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Message no. 1
From: Fahnuir <FAHNUIR@******.BITNET>
Subject: Shamans
Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1993 14:54:23 PRT
Hi again...

Does anyone knows where i can find a file or something that contains informati
on about new shamanic totems (i'd like to know about a lemming shaman, for exem
ple...) :)
I would also like to know if anyone uses threat rating for nature spirits and
element spirits (oh... and watchers).

Thanks for aaaall your feedback
Fahnuir

In your room, i feel you and i just can't get enough...
Judas
Message no. 2
From: JOHANNA BURWELL-KALES <burwell@******.EDU>
Subject: Re: Shamans...
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 1994 14:10:15 -0700
Hey, if a shaman created a spell in which he/she could see
through the eyes of their animal totem. I.E.: the movie " Beastmaster ",
would the shaman in question then be able to cast a spell at a target the
animal can see? I think this answer is no though?
Message no. 3
From: "Jason Carter, Nightstalker" <CARTER@***.EDU>
Subject: Re: Shamans...
Date: Thu, 8 Sep 1994 22:32:35 -0700
JOHANNA BURWELL-KALES asked:

> Hey, if a shaman created a spell in which he/she could see
>through the eyes of their animal totem. I.E.: the movie " Beastmaster ",
>would the shaman in question then be able to cast a spell at a target the
>animal can see? I think this answer is no though?

I would say no. The effect is similar to that of the clairyovance spell or
the ally sense link power, an nether allow you to cast spells.

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* See Ya in Shadows * * "Trust No One." *
* Jason J Carter * Carter@***.EDU * The late Deep Throat *
* The Nightstalker * * The X-Files *
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Message no. 4
From: RAY MACEY <r.macey@*******.qut.edu.au>
Subject: Shamans
Date: Tue, 06 Aug 1996 13:40:00 +1000 (EST)
Can someone please tell me the web address of a page that gives details on
home made shamans.

Thanks


Ray.
Message no. 5
From: Dust <rogan@******.ORG>
Subject: Shamans
Date: Thu, 19 Feb 1998 13:27:57 -0800
I have another amusing story to share,

There is a PC in the campaign with Metal Phoenix, who is a dwarven
sorcery adept. The person who plays him is not on the list so I can
divulge all details about his current predicament. This guy has always
played power hungry mages. His last character was an arrogant seattle
elven combat mage who ended up becoming a Tir Palladin and high grade
initiate. *groan* We have finally convinced him to role-play a different
sort of character. His dwarf is a shy former UCAS army scout. He believes
in never killing and quit the army when he was ordered to go on yet
another survey mission upon which he was forced to kill a target in self
defence. This was traumatizing for him so became a civillian again and
planned to lead a quiet life in Seattle. Unfortunately he ran into Metal
Phoenix and the gang.

Now, the person who plays 'Dan Johnson' the friendly sorcery adept, hates
Shamans. He refuses to ever play one. He says pigheadedly that he simply
thinks they are stupid. Everyone else in the campaign begs to differ.
Soooo, I've decided to do the evil GM thing.

His character's magical future is being vied for by two ancient totems.
*evil GM laugh* He has a true totem which he had been denying his entire
life: Egret. Egret is of my own creation. He is a silent yet wise totem
who seeks to celebrate life in his own quiet way. However, Dan has denied
Egret as a figment of his own imagination for his entire life but has
only been able to cast spells He is truly capable of much more if he
accepts his totem. (shamanic adepts can perceive, project, conjure the
spirits they get bonuses for, and cast spells they get bonuses for) Dan's
spells all fit under the ones Egret gives bonuses for. Now, Egret is
quite sad for Dan.

Dan has been in the vicinity of a 'butterfly.' The butterfly has been
helping him for the last two campaigns. *evil GM giggle* No one can see
this giant butterfly but him. He has recently become incredibly freaked
out when he had 'an out of body experience.' (he astrally projected for
the first time) His PC is confused as hell but thinks correctly that it
is Butterfly's influence. he is starting to befriend butterfly who seems
to be very friendly.

Egret has reentered his life and gives him accusing looks whenever he is
with Butterfly. Dan has not a clue why egret keeps showing up. He has
conjured his first spirit, although he does not know that and he's
starting to like the friendly butterfly.

He had met butterfly when he accidentally entered a meeting between the
'cult of the butterfly.' However all members were killed by Ares drones
(bughunters) What is common knowledge about totems like butterfly
chummers on the list? They're still insects. Dan doesn't know that
either egret or the butterfly are totems so he hasn't made the connection
quite yet.

I am happily watching the situation unfold.

Hope 'somebody' might have enjoyed reading this,

Dust

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