From:	NightRain nightrain@***.com.au
Subject:	Totems vs Dragons
Date:	Mon, 5 Jul 1999 10:34:19 +1000

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From: <Ereskanti@***.com>
To: <shadowrn@*********.org>


> > OK. Assuming that there are such things as totems, as opposed to them
just
> > being contrcuts of the imagination, there is not even a remote chance
for
> > the dragon. Totems are defining aspects of magic. They are somewhat
like
> > (though not the same as) gods.
>
> I am SOOOO glad that you are making this kind of comparison. It does
explain
> much about how you view the Totems (and all the other variations in SR).

What do you mean? Why so avid?

> Though under normal circumstances, I would agree with you. However, with
the
> inclusion of MitS...the world of SR (like it should be), isn't nearly so
> black and white on this issue. Another post said it well...it would
entirely
> depend on the circumstances surrounding the death and why and whom and
for
> what, etc....

Yeah, I think I was a bit too black and white. I do have to admit that
there is always the possiblity of things working in an unexpected way,
doubly so when talking about magic. While for the most part a shaman won't
be avenged by his totem, and should never expect to be, it is I guess a
possibility. But such a response could have almost world altering
ramifications.

NightRain.

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