From:	Steve Kenson <TalonMail@***.COM>
Subject:	Re: [SR3] Geasa
Date:	Fri, 25 Jul 1997 02:06:01 -0400

Loki <daddyjim@**********.COM>:
>So does a mage who is able to shake off one of his current geas at the
>time of initiation get the lost magic point(s) back? I mean in
>addition to the normal magic point he is already gaining through
>initiation.

Most likely, under the proposed sustem, characters would not be able shed
geasa upon initiating. The only way to lose the geas would be to also
sacrifice the point of Magic, putting yourself on the slippery slope to
burning out because of your inability to maintain the "magical lifestyle" you
need to maintain your powers. Of course, a character could always try to use
Initiation to try to stay ahead of the loss, getting rid of "tainted" (ie.,
geas-bound) Magic points and replacing them with "clean" (unrestricted) Magic
gained from Initiation. This is like running the Red Queen's race "running
and running just to stay in place."

Steve K.