I agree that D&D-style magical weapons aren't likely. However, like I 
told Jason a while back, many Sedonian weapons are "magical" in that 
during the making process they're blessed by priests of Mithrac or 
Torronir. The final product isn't magical in any flashy way, it's simply 
of high quality & durability--an example might be the sword belonging to 
the Discworld's Captain Carrot: it's not magical per se, it's just 
*really* sharp.

Andrew

Ibrahim Dughlas Gani wrote:
> How would this be possible with Celandran magic?
> 
> Magic in Celandra is not like that of D&D etc, but the manufacture of
> sorcerous weapons would have profound effects on a society where it is
> used, and on warfare in general.
> 
> Perhaps such weapons could be modelled more on those like Elric's
> Stormbringer?  Rare, powerful, but with profound side-effects?
> 
> I wouldn't be very keen on the idea of magical weapons, as this would
> alter the nature of the Qaiyore world I think.  If they do exist, they
> would be rare and definitely not common, and would have to have some
> catch
> to them.  
> 
> How do the weapons power themselves (after all, a sorcerer wouldn't
> maintain the weapon's power themself)?  Do they draw on the owner's
> energy
> , or are they like Stormbringer?
> 
> Are these weapons for sorcerers only, or non-magical humans as well?
> 
> Are the weapons manufactured for specific individuals?  And is there
> therefore a magical bond between the owner/purchaser and the weapon
> (perhaps only the owner can use it?)? 
> 
> And would an owner of such a weapon seek to advertise the fact?  If they
> are rare, they would be prized and valuable - the owner might fear it
> being stolen.  If they are not prized, then they would be feared - the
> owner might not want to advertise the fact
> 
> Some food for thought... :)
> 
> Ibrahim
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jason Heaps 
> To: celandra@phoenyx.net
> Date: Mon,  7 Feb 2005 22:08:33 CST
> Subject: [Cel] Magical Weapons
> 
> 
>>I have been trying to put together a Mirrish trade list.  I know that
>>Mir would defently be a producer of magical items, know admitedly were
>>not talking about talking swords or excalibur, but sword that seem to
>>move faster or can burn or freeze their opponent.  Well Andrew I was
>>wondering if their would be market in Cedonia for theses.  Admitedly
>>only the wealthy, or thoughs who recieve as a gift from their military
>>for service rendered would proble have them in most any country even
>>Mir.
>> 
>>Jason Heaps
>>
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