Re: Dead Gods and Worship

From: TTrotsky_at_aol.com
Date: Sat, 25 Dec 1999 13:13:33 EST


Russel Hoyle:

<< If this is the case, how do the Basmoli of Prax manage to obtain rune/divine
 magic, since their god was killed (by Waha?) >>

       IMO they don't. While their more powerful magic is described as equivalent to rune/divine magic in the RQ rules, the basmoli are really animists, and don't worship gods at all. Their powerful magic comes from strong lion spirits which they integrate under guidance from a shaman in the same way that other hsunchen do. Basmol being dead is certainly a Bad Thing from their POV, but it doesn't stop them using at least their transformation magic, because that doesn't directly rely on interaction with a deity, merely with the spirit world (which is quite dangerous enough as it is, thank you).

Forward the glorious Red Army!

     Trotsky


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