From:	steven mancini <mancinis@******.CC.PURDUE.EDU>
Subject:	Blind Mages (was: Dual-nature question)
Date:	Mon, 21 Mar 1994 23:41:55 EST

In response to Koert Vynckier:
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] > > Since when can a blind mage see astrally ?

Since forever.

] > To my knowledge a mage loses his magic if he/she/it loses his/her/its eyes.
] > This is supported by the background of an NPC former mage in Eye Witness
] > (7316)
] > who had cut out his eyes so he would never again see what he had seen on the
] > > astral plane when he attempted to leave the biosphere.

And I would point to a counter example by FASA in the module
Elven Fire. While I personally have not seen the character write
up, the GM who is running the module has describe her in great
detail, including her Clairvoyance (Zero Range) spell.

] > Since Physical damage on the astral plane results in Physical damage to the
] > physical body, it would seem only logical that the reverse is also true.
] > So if you lose your physical eyes, you lose your astral eyes and the ability
] > to cast spells (for which you must be able to see).

The astral plane is a separate reality based upon emotions. People
without eyes in the real world adapt their other senses and continue
to function. I would argue the same can be said for those who wish
to function on the astral plane- except rather than rely upon hearing
and touch, they rely upon more emotive senses/traits.


Da Minotaur