Re: spirits

From: Thom Baguley <t.s.baguley_at_...>
Date: Tue, 19 Jun 2001 13:14:48 +0100

> From: Greg Stafford <Greg_at_...>
>>Certainly, in my game. They are aware that some "spirits" are alien or
>>foreign, but even most godi have only a tentative grasp of the technical
>>terms.
>I don't think so, insofar as the godi are concerned. I think that this is
>similar to saying that most mechanics only have a tentative grasp of the
>difference between electical engines, diesel engines and gasoline powered
>engines. They may not be able to fix all them, but at least they would be
>able to say, "This is one I know about, this is similar to what Iknow
>about, and this one is very different."

I wasn't clear, I meant specifically the "terminology". In my game only scholars have the terminology consistent (apart from the usual pedantic disputes about usage between factions etc.).

>a godar, in the same circumstances, would be able to say, "This is a daimon
>that is one of mine, this is a daimon that is of a different pantheon, and
>that is a spirit form another world." Any of them that has been properly
>trained would know that other worlds exist, that the creatures from there
>are different in substance.

Good. That fits with my narration of godi abilities in play.

Thanks,

Thom