Progressive Arcanum

[TheHangedMan]

Komamisa said
Ah, random question, in the character sheets, do you have any issues with manga-style art? I ask ahead of time so I can plan my appearance section accordingly.Which leads me to a thought (pardon the following mess): in some Eastern lore, ancestral spirits for some bloodlines occasionally garner enough power/prestige to be considered as minor guardian deities (even as "minor" deities, this still implies a certain amount of power exceeding that of lesser demons), usually having to do with burial and rites traditions, along with a historical connection with the supernatural. I might be looking into it too much, but as a tie-in with Necromancy, could that mean beginner-level Ouramancers might be able to act as spiritual mediums for their bloodline's ancestors, should their history be strong enough; would those strong familial traditions/connections in mysticism affect their chances of being born with an Ouramancer's ability?

. . . Color me impressed. Right on the mark there. That's exactly what Ouramancers are hired for, and yes, that is generally were the talent for Ouramancy comes from.

In a way, reading into things is the name of the game for this RP. Speaking of which, I'm almost done with the preliminary set-ups. Now I just have to decide how many people get in.

And no, I have no problems with Manga-style art (you're talking to a part-time mangaka xD)

[Imperfectionist]

Well, being specialized definitely doesn't dissuade me, and with the last few posts, I'm getting a very good idea for a character (thank you both for some great fleshing out of the Ouramancy concept). I'll be looking forward to the sheet, unless you'd rather we craft our own?

EDIT: Necromancy wouldn't play into it, though, as (in my understanding) life energy and divine/spiritual energy are two separate things. Necromancy is the study of life itself (on the physical plane), whereas Ouramancy is concerned with the intelligence behind the life, the soul or the spirit.

EDIT 2: Oops, typo. Necromancy would not play into it, I meant.

[Komamisa]

I don't aim to impress, but when I do, I feel happy. :P That's really cool, to say the least.

Oh? That premise makes me even more interested in this roleplay, I didn't think I could look forward to it anymore than I previously had, hah~

Well, that's just perfect, then~ And now that I looked at it more finely, your avatar lead me to an interesting manga. Things to read!

[TheHangedMan]

Imperfectionist said
Well, being specialized definitely doesn't dissuade me, and with the last few posts, I'm getting a very good idea for a character (thank you both for some great fleshing out of the Ouramancy concept). I'll be looking forward to the sheet, unless you'd rather we craft our own?EDIT: Necromancy would play into it, though, as (in my understanding) life energy and divine/spiritual energy are two separate things. Necromancy is the study of life itself (on the physical plane), whereas Ouramancy is concerned with the behind the life, the soul or the spirit.

Leave the sheet to me. There are a lot of ways that could go wrong if I just left it up to everyone, no offense.

Correct, essentially. But take not that Divine Spirits and Devils are a class of life all on their own, that don't have true bodies but are still alive.

[Imperfectionist]

Indeed. The distinction is that they (Spirits) are not based upon the same plane of existence as the Magestrava, as opposed to Necromancy, which has to do with the study of life that is based in the physical plane.

[Imperfectionist]

Okay, this is only a little thing, but I have a few questions about the nomenclature, magestrava and magestravii. The singular and plural seem off, especially when I say them out loud, because the plural includes the Latin "ee-eye" (ii) at the end, like in denarii, but the singular only ends with an "a"...

There are a few alternatives that keep the two i's, like "magestravius/magestravii" and "magestravia/magestravii", but if you prefer the singular and don't mind the plural changing, using "magestravi" (one i, pro. "ee") as the plural is probably your best bet. Of course, you don't have to change it at all, but as it stands, magestravii is a mouthful, and doesn't quite fit (in my opinion).

:P Now, just using "mage/mages" would be the easy way out, but I love it when settings have unique words and language for things like this! I like the name itself, it's the interplay between singular and plural that I think is off.

Anyway, a more straightforward question: is magestrava pronounced like "maj-uh-straw-vah" (maj as in majestic or magic) or "mage-uh-straw-vah" (mage as in, well, mage), or do I have it entirely wrong?

[Shifter_Master]

Alright, you got another one who is rather interested in this. I saw the post go up last night and found myself wanting more info before committing to anything. Now that there is more info, I find myself rather excited about the idea as it reminds me of my favorite tabletop Rpg Mage: The Ascension which focused on a similar magic system.

[Imperfectionist]

Mm, I thought of Mage as well, but the basis of magic in that game is very different. You couldn't ever have something like the Technocracy in this world, I don't think... Not with their goals intact, anyway. The various branches are similar to the Spheres, but that's basically it.

[Shifter_Master]

True the goals of the technocrats wouldn't carry over but the magic they wield might, though they might end up being closer the the sons of ether with how the world is set up lore wise, I'm mainly excited because I never really got to play Mage, my group was intimidated by the magic system.

[Traitor]

Alright, your elaboration on the magic branches truly didn't disappoint. Automancy in specific sounds very appealing to me.

[Imperfectionist]

Shifter_Master said
I'm mainly excited because I never really got to play Mage, my group was intimidated by the magic system.

Heh, tell me about it. Mage is really cool, but it's so out there that I think most groups just never get up the motivation to play... The books are interesting to read (and, in my opinion, it's the best-written of the WW games), but everything's so abstract that it takes a lot of work on the part of the players and the GM to get it running well.

Have you ever read through the Sorceror's Crusade campaign setting?

[HellOfALife]

Very Interested, reading over everything in case I have questions.

[TheHangedMan]

Imperfectionist said
Okay, this is only a little thing, but I have a few questions about the nomenclature, magestrava and magestravii. The singular and plural seem off, especially when I say them out loud, because the plural includes the Latin "ee-eye" (ii) at the end, like in denarii, but the singular only ends with an "a"...There are a few alternatives that keep the two i's, like "magestrav/magestravii" and "magestrav/magestravii", but if you prefer the singular and don't mind the plural changing, using "magestravi" (one i, pro. "ee") as the plural is probably your best bet. Of course, you don't have to change it at all, but as it stands, magestravii is a mouthful, and doesn't quite fit (in my opinion).:P Now, just using "mage/mages" would be the easy way out, but I love it when settings have unique words and language for things like this! I like the name itself, it's the interplay between singular and plural that I think is off.Anyway, a more straightforward question: is magestrava pronounced like "maj-uh-straw-vah" (maj as in majestic or magic) or "mage-uh-straw-vah" (mage as in, well, mage), or do I have it entirely wrong?

Mage-uh -straw-va is the proper pronounciation. Also, I took into account what you said about the singulars an plurals, so I decided to go with 'Magestravia/Magestravi'. Thanks for pointing that out.

[Imperfectionist]

EDIT: Ignore this post.

[Leotamer]

Hangedman, you never answered my question. Do fairies exist, and I don't need a lot about them, just the general feel of them since they can range from good, to chaotic, to flat out evil.

[Shifter_Master]

Imperfectionist said
Heh, tell me about it. Mage is cool, but it's so out there that I think most groups just never get up the motivation to play... The books are interesting to read (and, in my opinion, it's the best-written of the WW games), but everything's so abstract that it takes a lot of work on the part of the players the GM to get it running well. Have you ever read through the Sorceror's Crusade campaign setting?

It is definitely been my favorite of all the book I have, it did take me about a week of reading to wrap my head around it, time well spent in my opinion. No I haven't I've never been able to find it as sadly I've been pulling together my collection more in recent years rather then back when it was being published.

[Imperfectionist]

TheHangedMan said
Mage-uh -straw-va is the proper pronounciation. Also, I took into account what you said about the singulars an plurals, so I decided to go with 'Magestravia/Magestravi'. Thanks for pointing that out.

I was confused when I first looked at this, but I assume it's a typo. You meant "Magestrava/Magestravi", right?

Shifter_Master said
It is definitely been my favorite of all the book I have, it did take me about a week of reading to wrap my head around it, time well spent in my opinion. No I haven't I've never been able to find it as sadly I've been pulling together my collection more in recent years rather then back when it was being published.

Ah, it's fantastic. Basically, it's M:tA set in the Renaissance, before the Technocracy took over. The mystics and the technocrats are on much more even footing, making the conflict less one-sided... I'd highly recommend picking up a copy, if you can find one.

[Komamisa]

Imperfectionist said
I was confused when I first looked at this, but I assume it's a typo. You meant "Magestrava/Magestravi", right?

Assuming his pronunciation guide for the singular form is correct; unless the "i" is silent, then yes, it's Magestrava.

[Imperfectionist]

Indeed. So, how about those characters?

We've had a few people mention specific schools they're interested in (Ouramancy for myself, Automancy for Traitor), but what about you, Koma? Do you have a specific branch in mind for your character?

[Komamisa]

Highly proficient in Outsorcery, an athletic character that also has a keen interest in Pythomancy. There would be interest in Ouramancy, but the aptitude and predisposition just aren't there. Despite what being athletic and skilled in outsorcery may imply, the character is more than muscles.