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Message no. 1
From: Chris Siebenmann <cks@********.UTCS.TORONTO.EDU>
Subject: shamans/mages and spirits/elementals
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1993 20:47:32 -0400
I prefer a more roleplaying oriented, less rules-based approach. Just watch
how the shaman/mage has treated summoned spirits before, and consider their
attitude based on that. Does a mage treat his elementals well, not burning
them permanently and not asking them to do trivial things? Does the shaman
call upon his spirits for the sort of activities his totem likes?

If not, they'll come when called, and do his bidding, but their hearts
won't be in it, and they may be sullen. Perhaps they put only the bare
minimum effort required by his literal orders. Perhaps his summoning
difficulty tests quietly go up by one or two. Perhaps any number of
things happen.

- cks

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