>I have a few problems with Peter's take on mysticism when it comes to
>the EWF. Mysticism in it's pure form probably means seeking liberation
>from the mortal world. Whether this means actually seeking non-being
>I'm not enlightened enough to say.
>
>But the EWF "mysticism" is based on the philosophy of the Dragonewts.
>The EWF mystics seek their inner dragon, and the more common members
>seem to have worhipped draconic entities or draconic aspects of
>heortling deities.
And so in my opinion, Draconism is not true mysticism. One can follow Draconism to seek the goals of mysticism as the Kralori do and at least some of the EWF did.
>Additionally an EWF mystic manifesting some draconic trait (like a
>warrior using draconic strenght, or sprouting wings) obviously doesn't
>freeze his/her development at that early stage,
Several points.
>any more than a
>dragonewt using dragonmagic condems itself to remain on that stage
>forever.
Dragonewts do harm themselves spiritually through improper use of dragon magic.
--Peter Metcalfe
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