From:	Koert Vynckier <kvynckir@***.VUB.AC.BE>
Subject:	Re: Blind Mages (was: Dual-nature question)
Date:	Tue, 22 Mar 1994 09:28:36 MET

>
> In response to Koert Vynckier:
> ]
> ] >
> ] > >
> ] > > 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.

Yes
But can she cast spells for which you need to see ??? I mean LOS - range spells
To my knowledge Clairvoyance can't be used to cast spells at someone
cfr. Jesse, Toxic Shaman from the adventure with NAN1.

If I get you right, she could in astral space.

>
> ] > 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.

Adapt their senses??
To quote from "Jennifer 8" : "Only in bad movies"

> 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
>
So, can they function as effectively as peolpe who can see ?

Night Owl