[pnpgm] Game Update #5

[john haight]

   Hearing of Z'leyra's intent to possibly spend time within the Citadel during the party's sea voyage Arawn spoke up, adding his own desires during that period.

   "If Z'leyra desires to remain behind working on items for the group then I will keep her company. I have research that I feel would best be done within the relative safety of the Citadel.
   As for sensing a being's ability to cast magic, Soul Sight is one way but it is not exclusive. Though the ability to sense mana (Mana Sensing) does not detect potential, only active magic, the ability to read such power (Mana Reading) does enable one to detect a being's potential to cast magic. I think it would be good to determine exactly what the majority of sensors are attuned to, to Sense or to Read."

OOC: Aside from this, if it is Mana Sensing, unless Scott has a house rule on this, solid barriers block the sensing of mana if using the spell (in the description). There is no mention of this when it is a racial or supernatural attribute ability. Not sure how Scott is running it but if it's the Mana Sensing spell, as written, we should be able to smuggle items in sealed off containers. If not, or if it's innate or an alternate spell, then barriers/containers might not afford any ability to resist magic detection
   Outside of this, under the descriptions for both abilities it states that - ["When in the presence of mana, or those capable of casting mana, the Character is able to determine its Alignment, Relative Power and, if a spell, basic purpose."]. With this in mind I wonder, other than a shorter range, it seems to indicate that Mana Reading will give the information, even if one doesn't know that there is magic nearby, as long as the person is close. This seems a bit powerful and almost makes Mana Sensing negligible if not for the latter's range. Is this how Mana Reading really should work? I'm thinking that the person should either have to either know magic is present and where or at least be able to target an object or person for detection. 
   Just something I thought I'd throw out to the group and GM for answers. As for Arawn, he's still more than happy to leave equipment behind for now and pick them up when the adventure gets 'hot'.

   Scott, I have two IBT's depending on whether Arawn spends most of his time in the Citadel or at sea. Once this situation is resolved I can send the appropriate one.


      
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