> I *tend* to think that a practice/tradition charm is just an inert lump of
> stuff when in the hands of an "outsider". However, until Greg confirms or
> denies it, I won't go so far as to say it *is* so.
Okay, Greg says that the above is basically true:
Me
>> If a person from outside a tradition (whether they are another animist,
or a
>> theist or sorcerer) gets a hold of an Animist charm, can he still use it?
greg:
>The key will be that "personal relationship" thing.
>> My feeling is that it turns into an inert lump of stuff as long as it is
in
>> the "outsider"'s posession.
>More or less correct, though it will be a hostile lump, more than likely.
Why?
>Because it is "imprisoned."
So, in conclusion,
It's the Personal relationship that the user has with the spirit (or the
Majestic/Great spirit 'above' it) that is at the root of Animist magic.
Without some sort of relationship, the spirit won't/can't respond.
To get a relationship with a Great Spirit, one has to be at least a
Spiritist.
To get a relationship with a Majestic Spirit, one has to be at least a
Practitioner.
(or, having that relationship makes you that level of worshipper - it's a
chicken-and-egg thing)
To get a relationship with a fetish requires Follower of [Majestic Spirit],
making you, de facto, a Practitioner.
*Normal* animists won't have suitable/working relationships with spirits outside their tradition/practice; normal animists and sorcerous types won't have relationships with spirits *at all*.
Heroes are wierdoes, and can break rules.
Hope that helps, Jane.
RR
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fait ce qu'il a fait.
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