From:	Matb <mbreton@**.NETCOM.COM>
Subject:	Re: An Opposing View (Re: SR3 Magic Terms)
Date:	Tue, 30 Dec 1997 13:13:07 -0800

> > And in theory a Grade 8 initiate shapechanger (scary thought)
> > could hide their aura since it's effectively astrally active points
> > (like foci) with a force equal to their essence.

> That is the reference I have been waiting for anyone to get. Initiated
> Magicians can "actively mask" foci and the like to appear
"mundane" or "non-
> magical". It is by merely stretching that ability beyond their own personal
> aura. The same holds true in that a magician can "mask" other beings
beyond
> foci even.

Well, you've got a point. Initiates can make foci look mundane. Just
like they can make themselves look mundane.

About this illusion thing, though -- you're still lacking a referent.

-Mb