From: Nils Weinander (nilsw@ibm.net)
Date: Sun 10 Aug 1997 - 12:44:26 EEST
Peter Metcalfe:
> Nils:
>
> mentioned that the Nobility of Teshnos should have an
> ascetic trait.
>
> I disagree. Just because they are associated with a distant
> sky-god does not of itself imply that they must be ascetes.
Actually that's not the reason I suggested some
ascetism (in the form of abstinence from sex).
The reason was that I thought it would be fun
to have some symmetry in the various castes'
view of the fires of Calyz. In the evening caste
case it's not a question of morality and prudishness,
more of a holy taboo for esoteric reasons.
> I am convinced that the evening caste has more potent magic
> than the noon caste and so on down to the morning caste.
> This applies to *all* gods IMO.
- -..
> graduation of vedic caste structure. The Caste is their because of
> a recognition of inherited spiritual merit. I want to have Evening
> Caste Solfic Drug Lords that are viewed as the Pillars of Society in
> Teshnos. Even Garusharp should see them as honorable folk. I
> want to have high priests of Furalor cross the street when they see
> a Somash villager because they fear pollution from him.
This is a pretty cool idea. I may have to change my
picture of Teshnos somewhat to accomodate this.
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