Page four of the Rhy'Din Post had the following article for Friday, August 28th.
Ignorant is a creature so careless as to waver in the face of adversity.
A woman named Margot Fonteyn back on Earth said that "the whole point of magic is that it in inexplicable." But "inexplicable" doesn't necessarily mean bad, does it' After all, thousands of religions have been founded on the basis of abstruse events or obscure philosophical inquiries. These have evolved into societal unions, organizations, and, in some cases, wartime alliances. In fact, only a scant twenty percent of Rhy"Din is considered non-religious. This has not stopped many zealots from launching deleterious crusades on their brethren— all for the sake of something intangible, and often impossible to understand. But the theme of that conflict is this: That power was incorporeal. It was inconsequential, driven only by human and mortal fanaticism and fallibility. And that we live now in an age of religious tolerance does not obscure the fact that mortals have every right to fear something they have no control over, even if it is illusory as belief.
Enter Proposition Thirty-Seven, which many have come to blame on the ignorance of non-magic folk. Some have even gone so far as to condemn its supporters as "mortally envious," "panic-mongering," and 'distrustful" of magic "gifts." But is this "panic" so groundless" Death tolls have escalated exponentially in Rhy"Din in the past three years courtesy of magic-related crimes and incidents. Anti-Prop 37 individuals seem to have likened its supporters to those same religious zealots. One mage claims "they are performing violent acts out of fear of something they obviously have no comprehension of! These people are ignorant, ruthless, and are bringing us back to the prehistoric era." But is it so wrong to fear something so detrimental and unpredictable"
After six interviews and three hours of footage, we still have no clear answer.
"Well, the way I know it, dark and light are just elements. Just like earth, fire, wind, and water. And as for wild....I think that refers to magic cast using mana, the free energy in the air around us," said a famous Keeper on Rhy"Din. Here is someone who makes his living off of magic, and he only thinks wild magic deals with the use of mana" How impatient can one be to launch into such a risky profession without a full comprehension of the forces he is working with"
A university-trained mage claims that the categorization of magic is "a difficult question to answer, because every race will give you a conflicting response." She proceeded to rattle of four different explanations of magic and its properties, each more dubious than the last. This is a woman who attended and was trained in an alchemy and sorcery university for over three decades. Reassured" Neither are we.
To see evidence of hazardous effects of magic on society, one needs only to look to the news. Two weeks ago a thirty year-old Elvish girl unintentionally murdered over three dozen of her kin because her enchantment proved impossible to control. A well-known, criminal slaver was recently resurrected in the Southern Glen thanks to the work of dark magic. Seven unexplainable deaths in the past week alone are currently under investigation and are being considered magic-related homicides by the town Watch. The Prankster's Paradise shop on Lolaine Lane was recently reported as robbed of all magical paraphernalia.
And still, "magic is more than just a weapon?"
"You will always have those kinds of people," said a full-time magic-user. "Some use a kitchen knife to prepare and serve meals to the impoverished, while others will use that same knife to cut their neighbor down."
Do we not license weapon-owners" Is a background check not run for every firearm purchase in the state"
"We are not the only ones capable of violence," said a correspondent to Prop 37 headquarters. "This is a bad idea on your part. Many of us are born of magic, and not once would we ever think of harming a soul, unless it was deserved."
It is in those words exactly that the problem lies! Whether or not a human being deserves punishment is up to authority. It is up the legal system of Rhy"Din— the established authority that has been set for the purpose of keeping peace. It is the use of this weapon that worries and motivates Proposition 37 supporters. Magic is inherently unstable, and the fact that unregistered, and often-untrained users wield it like a toy has more than a few citizens concerned.
"They are taking a force that belongs to the planet and using it to their own ends," claims Diedra Vall, Assistant Campaign Manager. "Even the use of healing magics is dangerous in the wrong hands! What we want to do is have these magic-users register, to ensure that they are capable of using such a powerful force safely!"
A correspondent to Prop 37 headquarters recently expressed concern as to whether these peaceful demonstrations would soon "turn to bloody riots." In response, Vall had this to say:
"We do not want to instill more fear than is necessary into our community. But there is fear. Magic is a dangerous tool, and it should be regulated as weapons are. Users should be licensed and documented, and if need be, secluded until the threat is contained."
Of the latest Anti-Prop 37 campaign, Vall had no comment.
So far, the petition has accrued over fifteen hundred signatures. With the support of the Assistant Attorney General, that qualifies it for legislative consideration. Where does the Governor stand in all of this"
"We will be allowed to vote this spring," said Vall. "If the Governor decides to veto the legislation, we will attempt to press on to the House. Whether he is for or opposed to the legislation, though, we would be interested to know.?
No word yet from the Gubernatorial Office, but we will keep you informed. ]
Ignorant is a creature so careless as to waver in the face of adversity.
A woman named Margot Fonteyn back on Earth said that "the whole point of magic is that it in inexplicable." But "inexplicable" doesn't necessarily mean bad, does it' After all, thousands of religions have been founded on the basis of abstruse events or obscure philosophical inquiries. These have evolved into societal unions, organizations, and, in some cases, wartime alliances. In fact, only a scant twenty percent of Rhy"Din is considered non-religious. This has not stopped many zealots from launching deleterious crusades on their brethren— all for the sake of something intangible, and often impossible to understand. But the theme of that conflict is this: That power was incorporeal. It was inconsequential, driven only by human and mortal fanaticism and fallibility. And that we live now in an age of religious tolerance does not obscure the fact that mortals have every right to fear something they have no control over, even if it is illusory as belief.
Enter Proposition Thirty-Seven, which many have come to blame on the ignorance of non-magic folk. Some have even gone so far as to condemn its supporters as "mortally envious," "panic-mongering," and 'distrustful" of magic "gifts." But is this "panic" so groundless" Death tolls have escalated exponentially in Rhy"Din in the past three years courtesy of magic-related crimes and incidents. Anti-Prop 37 individuals seem to have likened its supporters to those same religious zealots. One mage claims "they are performing violent acts out of fear of something they obviously have no comprehension of! These people are ignorant, ruthless, and are bringing us back to the prehistoric era." But is it so wrong to fear something so detrimental and unpredictable"
After six interviews and three hours of footage, we still have no clear answer.
"Well, the way I know it, dark and light are just elements. Just like earth, fire, wind, and water. And as for wild....I think that refers to magic cast using mana, the free energy in the air around us," said a famous Keeper on Rhy"Din. Here is someone who makes his living off of magic, and he only thinks wild magic deals with the use of mana" How impatient can one be to launch into such a risky profession without a full comprehension of the forces he is working with"
A university-trained mage claims that the categorization of magic is "a difficult question to answer, because every race will give you a conflicting response." She proceeded to rattle of four different explanations of magic and its properties, each more dubious than the last. This is a woman who attended and was trained in an alchemy and sorcery university for over three decades. Reassured" Neither are we.
To see evidence of hazardous effects of magic on society, one needs only to look to the news. Two weeks ago a thirty year-old Elvish girl unintentionally murdered over three dozen of her kin because her enchantment proved impossible to control. A well-known, criminal slaver was recently resurrected in the Southern Glen thanks to the work of dark magic. Seven unexplainable deaths in the past week alone are currently under investigation and are being considered magic-related homicides by the town Watch. The Prankster's Paradise shop on Lolaine Lane was recently reported as robbed of all magical paraphernalia.
And still, "magic is more than just a weapon?"
"You will always have those kinds of people," said a full-time magic-user. "Some use a kitchen knife to prepare and serve meals to the impoverished, while others will use that same knife to cut their neighbor down."
Do we not license weapon-owners" Is a background check not run for every firearm purchase in the state"
"We are not the only ones capable of violence," said a correspondent to Prop 37 headquarters. "This is a bad idea on your part. Many of us are born of magic, and not once would we ever think of harming a soul, unless it was deserved."
It is in those words exactly that the problem lies! Whether or not a human being deserves punishment is up to authority. It is up the legal system of Rhy"Din— the established authority that has been set for the purpose of keeping peace. It is the use of this weapon that worries and motivates Proposition 37 supporters. Magic is inherently unstable, and the fact that unregistered, and often-untrained users wield it like a toy has more than a few citizens concerned.
"They are taking a force that belongs to the planet and using it to their own ends," claims Diedra Vall, Assistant Campaign Manager. "Even the use of healing magics is dangerous in the wrong hands! What we want to do is have these magic-users register, to ensure that they are capable of using such a powerful force safely!"
A correspondent to Prop 37 headquarters recently expressed concern as to whether these peaceful demonstrations would soon "turn to bloody riots." In response, Vall had this to say:
"We do not want to instill more fear than is necessary into our community. But there is fear. Magic is a dangerous tool, and it should be regulated as weapons are. Users should be licensed and documented, and if need be, secluded until the threat is contained."
Of the latest Anti-Prop 37 campaign, Vall had no comment.
So far, the petition has accrued over fifteen hundred signatures. With the support of the Assistant Attorney General, that qualifies it for legislative consideration. Where does the Governor stand in all of this"
"We will be allowed to vote this spring," said Vall. "If the Governor decides to veto the legislation, we will attempt to press on to the House. Whether he is for or opposed to the legislation, though, we would be interested to know.?
No word yet from the Gubernatorial Office, but we will keep you informed. ]