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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Shayuri" data-source="post: 5919766" data-attributes="member: 4936">Question: You say if there's a Catch, it reduces the cost. Does that mean the Catch is optional?As for the nature of it, while the calling is fairly specific in its scope, it's recognized, I think, that fulfilling it may require broader abilities. Protection specifically against undead only isn't really how I see it working. It's too easy to get around. Plus, this empowerment is the origin of the entire 'ruling lineage' system that endured for centuries...so it can't be -entirely- focused on the supernatural. The ruler-priests were subjects of awe because they had abilities beyond the human norm as well as the power to protect people from the ravages of monsters from beyond the grave.So if a Catch is not optional, I'm thinking it should be something that reflects its origin. Something antithetical to the Sun. Darkness doesn't make much sense, but maybe silver...as a metal related to the moon? Or gold, the 'sun's blood.' Or maybe something more abstract... Magic is possible though it seems like wizards and the like are one major way that undead are made/allowed through, so...well, I'll mull it. As for Marked by Power...yes, bit of an oversight. I was wondering if it was appropriate or not, experimented with a build that lacked it, forgot to include it back on the list.I haven't read any of the books. I've been limited to the TV series. Don't worry too much about spoilers...I'll still read them. I'm planning on getting a Kindle and they'll be on the list of downloads. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />The revelations about ghosts is interesting...they put things in a new perspective. Ghosts are still technically under the purview, since they invade from the spirit world...but that does absolve one of the guilt from destroying one...in theory at least. I also like the detail about the sun destroying them. Fits in very nicely with the mythology I'm trying to add. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />I'll keep your advice about skills in mind. My goal is to be good with fists...for use with holy touch and nonlethal confrontations, and pretty good with guns. The rest will be noncombat.Oh, and thanks for the warning about the Nevernever. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" /> She really is mostly interested in the sensory powers there...since portals are two-way and disrupt the boundary, her prejudice is to open one only when necessary, and only with precautions in place. Other PC's may figure prominently in the 'precautions' department. <img src="https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/joypixels/assets/8.0/png/unicode/64/1f642.png" class="smilie smilie--emoji" loading="lazy" width="64" height="64" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)"  data-smilie="1"data-shortname=":)" />I have the aspects done now, up to the point where other PC's enter the picture. Need to do those still. How?</blockquote>

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