Heyoka_James
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From the introduction of the book:
Masks serve one, or more, of three functions. They hide an identity. They enhance an identity. They allow you to take on a different identity. Sometimes the effect is literal and physical, such as a burglar who hides who they are or an actor in le comedie. Sometimes it is metaphoric and the inner face is obscured as well as the outer one, such as war mask that is meant to drive fear into an enemy and help its wearer feel strong. And they can enhance an identity, such as the jeweled mask of a nobility worn at a costume gala, meant to point out the prestige of its wearer.
Masks serve a mythic purpose, reminding us of the fragility of identity. They are an exception to the social order. They remind us how much power is engraved in an image. And we are fascinated with them because myths and images hold power. And that is merely in our world.
Think about a fantasy world, a world where our ids and egos have literal manifestations in the forms of creatures such as orcs or elves. Worlds exist where metaphor takes on the roles of mystical beasts and prophecy. And worlds where perception and myth become dangerous in the hands of every spellcaster. In these worlds metaphors don’t simply have power through our actions but often regardless of them.
Imagine the power of those masks.
16 pages. Full color cover and interior.
20 unique magical masks - each with its own history & image.
Available for $2.00 from RPGNow
Masks serve one, or more, of three functions. They hide an identity. They enhance an identity. They allow you to take on a different identity. Sometimes the effect is literal and physical, such as a burglar who hides who they are or an actor in le comedie. Sometimes it is metaphoric and the inner face is obscured as well as the outer one, such as war mask that is meant to drive fear into an enemy and help its wearer feel strong. And they can enhance an identity, such as the jeweled mask of a nobility worn at a costume gala, meant to point out the prestige of its wearer.
Masks serve a mythic purpose, reminding us of the fragility of identity. They are an exception to the social order. They remind us how much power is engraved in an image. And we are fascinated with them because myths and images hold power. And that is merely in our world.
Think about a fantasy world, a world where our ids and egos have literal manifestations in the forms of creatures such as orcs or elves. Worlds exist where metaphor takes on the roles of mystical beasts and prophecy. And worlds where perception and myth become dangerous in the hands of every spellcaster. In these worlds metaphors don’t simply have power through our actions but often regardless of them.
Imagine the power of those masks.
16 pages. Full color cover and interior.
20 unique magical masks - each with its own history & image.
Available for $2.00 from RPGNow
