Re: Praxian Elements

From: TTrotsky_at_aol.com
Date: Tue, 3 Nov 1998 18:57:48 EST


Neil Smith:

<< So what would Praxians percieve as the fundamental building blocks of the
universe? >>

     AFAIK, they believe in the same five elements as the Orlanthi: earth, air, fire, water and darkness. This certainly seems to be reflected in the spirits that they have (see the articles in TotRM #14-16).

<< And what would Praxians use instead of tarot cards for divination? >>
 

    Haruspicy (entrail-reading) seems particularly appropriate, IMO. If that's not suitable for what you have in mind, perhaps they throw pebbles carved with different runes or spirit names and interpret predictions based on the relative positions they land in. They also probably regard a whole range of apparently mundane occurences as good or bad omens - quite possibly with some justification, this being Glorantha.

Forward the glorious Red Army!

    Trotsky


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