Destruction of New York, a theoretical discussion Options

[darthmord]

There is no argument that many religions throughout history have required Blood Sacrifice... most of them (though by no means all), however, drew the line at animals... What makes this form of Blood Magic so reprehensible (when lives are sacrificed) is the Life that is being sacrificed...

As I said before, I have no problem with the Magician who wants to treat Blood as a personal Fetish... I do (as well as the authors of the books), however, draw a distinction when you are so reprehensible enough to take a Sentient Beings life for the purposes of Magical Power... Call it a Trope (or some other term of your liking), if you will, but Literature also tends to draw that line... I just see no need to gratify that through a Player Character... I agree that it should not be allowed as a playable option, as the Authors obviously intend it to be...

All other things aside, if you like that kind of game, more power to you, enjoy, but I (and a great many others) do not...

No big deal, though, As always, I appreciate your opinion, even if I do not agree with it...

Keep the Faith

You really ought to read the Magister Trilogy by C.S. Friedman. Her novels are a bit strange but she tells outstanding stories. The Magister trilogy is about a magic user (Males are wizards, females are witches), specifically a witch who sees no reason for her life to end when she uses up her magic.

The basic premise of this world is that casting magic uses up one's life force. A witch finds a Magister (male wizard who has learned how to siphon other people's life force to power their magic) who will teach her how to do the same. He makes it clear to her that doing so is impossible (females cannot learn to do so). She makes him a deal he cannot refuse and he teaches her. But the final test of whether or not she can do it is up to her to pass or fail. Failure = death. Success = Power & Immortality.

Magical apprenticeships in that world are a bit... dangerous, heh.

It's not really viewed as reprehensible per se because the people don't know the secret behind the Magisters' power and the Magisters aren't telling. They also take care to not being excessive in their usage of magic due to the cost.

[Tymeaus Jalynsfe...]

You really ought to read the Magister Trilogy by C.S. Friedman. Her novels are a bit strange but she tells outstanding stories. The Magister trilogy is about a magic user (Males are wizards, females are witches), specifically a witch who sees no reason for her life to end when she uses up her magic.

The basic premise of this world is that casting magic uses up one's life force. A witch finds a Magister (male wizard who has learned how to siphon other people's life force to power their magic) who will teach her how to do the same. He makes it clear to her that doing so is impossible (females cannot learn to do so). She makes him a deal he cannot refuse and he teaches her. But the final test of whether or not she can do it is up to her to pass or fail. Failure = death. Success = Power & Immortality.

Magical apprenticeships in that world are a bit... dangerous, heh.

It's not really viewed as reprehensible per se because the people don't know the secret behind the Magisters' power and the Magisters aren't telling. They also take care to not being excessive in their usage of magic due to the cost.

Sounds familiar... I will look into it...
Thanks