From:	Ereskanti@***.com Ereskanti@***.com
Subject:	tattoo magic/cyber zombie
Date:	Sun, 18 Jul 1999 13:19:59 EDT

Goose, I'm just replying to two point/counter-points we have here.


In a message dated 7/18/1999 12:11:39 PM US Eastern Standard Time,
m0ng005e@*********.com writes:

> :1) As the Tattoo is part of the person's "aura", a Heal spell would also
> :improve the condition of the Tat.
>
> I don't think so. The tattoo ink is enchanted, but is not bonded to
the
> character or otherwise diffrent from a normal tattoo. It innert mater as
> far as the "heal" spell is concerned. If you use the rules in
> Cybertechnolgy, "heal" does at least reduce the chance of scarring, which
> might help, if restoring the tattoo's aperance is a concern.

That is the problem. The Tattoo itself is an integral part of the
"Quickening" that is involved. And, if you read the descriptions for such,
it states that the Tattoo is more durable because it is being worked into the
persons' own aura...at least, it was that way in Awakenings...in MitS it just
mentions quickening the spell to the wearer of the tattoo/mark (what an
interesting word that is...). Oh, and btw, you do NOT want to heal the
"scar" effect, as that is exactly what a Tattoo is at the fundamental level,
a scarring. The Inks/Dyes used in the process are merely additives to
augment the appearance and durability of the scar itself.

> :2) Treat the entire thing as a magical object/entity, which heals rather
> :quickly. However, *this* option lends itself to a nightmare IMO. As one
> :heals, does the other? (EWG)
>
> I don't think so. Again, the tattoo is not (by my read) magical in
> itself. It is just part of a process that makes a stronger quickened
spell.

...which is quickened to the person. I agree that *this* option isn't
something I'd do, but damn it does give me some twisted ideas...

-K