Re: Political intrigue

[Jevan Furmanski <furmansj@expert.cc.purdue.edu>]

I have a player character character who has designed his own sect, his own
spell group, and made several "holy items".  I have recieved no
encouragement from the GM structure, mostly because of the lack of
consolidated leadership.  When we put together a complete model of the
campaign, there should be more room to play with these sects.  Their
actions can have a bearing on the game, and others can interfere or join
with the cause.  I have written little on "Bob"s sect, basically because
it has no in game effect.  This is kind of shameful because it is really a
unique thing.  I may or may not move him to the new campaign, for a few
reasons, but the sect will live on (two characters are inducted and have
spells and items).  If a GM is interested in integrating this sect into
gameplay, contact me.  I think player characters making these sects as
opposed to GM or actors will add the history and life to these branches
that they deserve.

Jevan F.



On Tue, 23 Jun 1998, Wright Frazier wrote:

> 
> Sure, if you guys wanna come up with a couple of alternate versions
> of the standard Torite(i.e. subsects) I'm all for it.  Just remember
> that in Geleia, Torites have a different role than in Rougtero, they
> aren't the law out of hand.  They may join militias, or the army, etc...
> but the temple doesn't handle the justice system in any cities that
> I know of, granted someone might write up a part of their setting
> to include this however.  I know for myself, the role of the Torites
> in Kieron's Watch will be advisory to the king, and body guards.
> 
> Wright
> 
> 
> > Regarding Priests of Tor
> > 	I believe the point behind a broken weapon leading to loss of
> > drills relates to the whole soul thing.  Unlike the rest of their drills,
> > the "power" for the weapon drills is stored in that part of their soul
> > they put in their weapon.  Remember that part of their weapon is their
> > blood.  That is why their weapon is so sacred to them.  Although I would
> > like to see a hand to hand combat group developed for the priests of Tor.
> > It would have to be very carefully balanced though.  This is just my
> > thoughts.  I will probably jump on most of the Priest of Tor things.  BJ
> > and I have been playing them for a long time.  If you would like I will
> > volunteer to head up some of the Priest of Tor stuff for the new
> > campaign.  Actually I would like to get BJ involved in this too.  He
> > probably has more good ideas about it than I do.  He has also put a lot of
> > thought into how squads should work and how things in a full force enclave
> > work.  
> > 
> > Matthew D. Fahler
> > Chemistry Teaching Major
> > Purdue University
> > Phone: 743-0002
> > Email: martuck@expert.cc.purdue.edu
> > 
> > 
> > 
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