Brass Bricks

The following is not a complete list, merely an interpretation of those spells from GURPS Magic and GURPS Grimoire that best fit the slower, subtler mood of GURPS Ritual Magic. These have all been converted using the magic conversion rules I previously developed, plus an adjustment of no more than +/-2 from those rules to fit the flavor. Please note that a great many spells can be modeled using existing rituals, with a little specificity on the part of the caster; Path of Spirit is best for duplicating many of the spells with grossly material effects… light, motion, sound, etc, the common “fantasy spells”.

The “paths” listed below can all be considered to be the standard M/VH skill, per GURPS Spirits.
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Time marches on. Here are the events of the past several months, from March 1550 to June 1550, covering things from a group perspective:

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It is now the middle of June 1550, nearing the full moon.

Just to move things along, we will arbitrarily say that four months have gone by since last we gamed. The village (which is just called East Village) has been heavily overhauled and is back in operation. Most of the buildings are either barracks for laborers or small apartments for families. All told, there are about a hundred people here, either construction workers, fishermen, or support staff.

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So now we must look at Tribes.

Now, with that said – have we all heard that loud and clear? – there are light-years of difference in how various Tribes will behave.

Today was a pretty good day. It is much easier to manage groups when you have something you can not only threaten with, but reward with as well. I gave the children a chance at free time when we were all done, if they behaved. They did indeed behave for the most part, especially when backed up with a more forceful approach to maintaining order on my part. It was nice. I expect I’ll probably be back at the school before too long. Interestingly enough, I got to like the kids, even though I was initially apprehensive about subbing at a middle school. I’ll miss some of them.

These are the continuing adventures of… The Substitute.
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