From:	MC23 <mc23@**********.COM>
Subject:	Re: Well, here he is.
Date:	Mon, 11 May 1998 03:19:30 -0400

Once upon a time, Paul Yan wrote;

> Well, I don't quite agree. Magic is base on the harnessing of Mana
>into a form to b used. As you all know, Hermetics use
>"mathematical/scientific" concepts and constructs for their spells.
>Shamans use beliefs and instinct. These beliefs come from a totem who
>most closely aligns with them. A Tamagotchi Totem can be one of
>entertainment and a Totem of Man. Dog is a helper of Man and a very good
>Totem. A Tamagotchi one is a Totem of Man and is aligned with Man's
>technology and/or science.

Awakenings p108,
"Totem archetypes are generally animals figures, but other cultural
archetypes will serve just as well. For example, the idols of European
nature magic are humanlike mythological archetypes. Other magical
traditions follow totems of mythical creatures or even places that have
become invested with significant meaning."
That's why I said it couldn't be a "real" totem. Tamagotchi's are
not ingrained into people's beliefs. On the other hand Gator is an Urban
Totem because people accept the urban myth of them alligators in the city
sewers.

> In Awakenings I think is a short story about some psycho who became
>Talented due to his own beliefs in some weird made-up Pagan God. He was
>able to cast spells and do Magic. He was also a homicidal maniac, but
>that's beside the point.

Which is defined in Awakenings p.105 under Self-Created Traditions.
I did say it was an option, just not a very good one. And it is still not
considerd a Totem.

> Personally, I don't like the idea of a Tamagotchi Totem, but to each
>his/her/it's own. Just hope and pray the GM likes it. If not, then.......
>HAHAHAHAHAHA! Sorry, my maniacal side slips out once in a while.

If not what? They would just say no to it. They do have to approve it you
know.



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