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From: Edward Paul <doyle@******.edu>
Subject: Re: True Bug Names (was Re: PhysAd equalizer?)
Date: Sun, 15 Sep 1996 01:15:18 -1000
On Sat, 14 Sep 1996, Steven A. Tinner wrote:

> > As a side thread, all spirits have true names right? Has anyone
> >thought of finding out the true name of insect spirits and trying to bind
> >it? Imagine the possibilities in Bug City...

Before I continue, let me clarify: by "spirits", I meant "free
spirits"...

> Oh, that's just wrong! :-)
> I suppose that's possible, but I'd make it extremely dangerous.

Which is it?

> After all, these are alien entities. They have less in common with
> metahumanity than even "normal" spirits.

What does commonality have to do with binding when dealing with
astral beings?

> Also, I would only allow queens to be summoned this way.

How about the more powerful spirits like the soldiers and Mantids?

> Don't forget that free spirits can easily be angered by this type of
> summoning, and will do their best to break free and harm the summoner.

What's your point? Every free spirit gets angered when a person
tries to bind it...

> I'd double (at least) the chances for a bug queen to do so.

Why even bother? Their force plus spirit energy make this an
almost impossible task to begin with...

> Or maybe I'd just have her consent to staicking around and have her do her
> best to seduce the summoner and have him help start a new hive.

Again, a great source for new adventures and role playing...

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