With Penache (was Re: Move Through)

[John Hogg <johnhogg@expert.cc.purdue.edu>]

On Fri, 28 Aug 1998, Kris Ames wrote:

> 
> 
> Hmm.. Just for giggles lets throw in the concept of modern day
> "spell casters".  I believe (and do correct me if I am wrong, Lyle
> [we hereby dub you resident GM List Pagan expert]) that many
> wiccans, shaman, etc move while "spell casting".  They move in
> circles, straight lines, dance etc.  Since most of them are/believe
> they are focusing energies as well as chanting or saying ritual
> lines and often doing precise hand movements, I would say AQ
> characters could as well.
> 
> -Kris

Wouldn't the movement listed above usually be part of the ceremony and
hence, the casting, not independent of it (more similar to a ceremony
group spell that takes minutes/hours to cast?)

Now, if we start a thread on the "actual" hand,body,facial and bowel
movements during "real" AQ spellcasting ... I'm just gonna have to hurt
somebody.

Though, on second thought, I'll likely allow a character's, say, penache
to hop in to casting so long as it increases atmosphere without
conflicting with the rules.

Example:
Penacheless
Skippy the Wondermage rips off a lightening bolt at unsuspecting townie.

vs.
Penache (though tasteless) :)
Skippy the Wondermage gives pitiful townie the finger with his free hand
while gesticulating lewdly with his tongue and pelvis and screaming "Hey
Baby, do I have something for YOU!" as his lightening bolt goes off.

effectively the same action

John Hogg			johnhogg@expert.cc.purdue.edu
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