Roderick and Ellen Robertson wrote (ages ago):
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> How many of you (as narrators) would allow a player to take an obviously > non-natural ability for a starting character?
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One restriction: it must be suitable for Glorantha.
Therefore, 'Machine Gun' ability no, 'Mostali Flintlock' yes;
'Become Mindflayer' no, 'Become Lune' yes.