| From: | Wordman <wordman@*******.COM> |
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| Subject: | Re: New use for Masking |
| Date: | Sat, 16 May 1998 09:43:50 -0400 |
> Could an astrally projecting magician alter the
> shape of his aura to fit through a tight squeeze (like between two
> branches, or two really big security guards in front of a steel door on an
> ivy covered wall?
No. This would violate the primary principle of astral space: in the astral
things are seen the way they really are. There are no lies, no distortion,
in astral space. In order to change the shape of your aura, you would need
to fundamentally change your basic nature. For example, even if you
shapechange into a gnat, your aura will still be human.
Ah. I see why you mention Masking. Masking _does_ let you lie in astral
space. I suppose the real question then is how powerful you think masking
is. I've always considered it to be more like a change of clothes. It
prevents people from knowing your arua is actually you, but they still see
an aura of some kind. In the Dragonheart Saga, the lead character uses
masking to conceal himself (he blends into trees). I do not beleive this is
an intended use of Masking. So, the answer is it's a GM judgement call. In
my opinion, allowing Masking for the purpose you describe is only useful to
GMs who want to mostly eliminate the concept of astral security in a
campaign.
Wordman
