Re: Ahh! Assistance needed from experts!

From: bethexton_at_...
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 16:17:01 -0000

I would disagree with this. I the thunder brothers are usually recognized as a war band, and the working gods are not usually counted in their number. Also, 'all' heortlings are initiates, so the people who would use the Thunder Brothers common magic would normally be initiated to a cult which gave them the magic they need in their everyday life (typically an Orlanth Allfather sub-cult). They turn to the Thunder Brothers for the magic they need in extraordinary situations. For those to whom combat is ordinary, they initiate directly to one of the Thunder Brothers.

I would think that this common magic would be most common in clans that mostly follow Orlanth Allfather. Those that heavily follow the adventurous or Thunderous aspects might have a "Plough Brothers" (or some such name) common magic society.

However, making it all feats might be just a little too kind. It might offer a mix of feats, charms, and talents. After all, some of the storm tribe seem to have a spiritual nature, and any thunder brothers with such wouldn't be worshipped as gods normally, but would be part of the collective. And some of the later generation thunder brothers may have passed along abilities as talents.

Just my thoughts, obviously others will see things differently.

--Bryan

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