It uses a person's blood to fuel the mage's magics, giving a boost most would shy away from. It's seen as forbidden, given it tends to be far more destructive and dangerous in the wrong hands. Corruption.. Mind Control.. some of the most disgusting things I've seen a person come up with.
But... I've also seen it used for healing. Helping others in ways regular magic couldn't even come close to. So like with all magics its nature depends on the person wielding it.
Templars are... hm, so called guardians of the Chantry. They exist to "protect the weak!" and "hunt abominations!" and "guard mages!". ...Well. At least those who live in the Circle. You've no choice as a mage really, you either join or live in fear of templars knocking on your door.
A friend of mine got rather sick of the lack of action being taken to give mages free will and the power to choose their own destinies and took it upon himself to force the heads of power into action.... except it's just sparked all out war instead.
It is. They asked me to pick a side and as much as I wasn't involved, they quite firmly decided as champion I was. And, like you, I thought the mages free will was far more important than keeping the order of things.
[ scrubs a hand through her head ]
I doubt Kirkwall will appreciate that answer too much, however. Oh well, I suppose I won't worry about it until I've returned.
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But... I've also seen it used for healing. Helping others in ways regular magic couldn't even come close to. So like with all magics its nature depends on the person wielding it.
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Congratulations, you've grasped the concept most of the Chantry can't even consider.
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Ser Lucas says it's rather similar to a church.
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Templars are... hm, so called guardians of the Chantry. They exist to "protect the weak!" and "hunt abominations!" and "guard mages!". ...Well. At least those who live in the Circle. You've no choice as a mage really, you either join or live in fear of templars knocking on your door.
A friend of mine got rather sick of the lack of action being taken to give mages free will and the power to choose their own destinies and took it upon himself to force the heads of power into action.... except it's just sparked all out war instead.
[ YOU KNOW. AS YOU DO ]
Bit of a mess, really.
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[ scrubs a hand through her head ]
I doubt Kirkwall will appreciate that answer too much, however. Oh well, I suppose I won't worry about it until I've returned.
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It does feel a bit like I'll turn right back round and more of it will just be rubble.