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I was wondering how Cheliax might view Pact Magic. (Using Secrets of Pact Magic)
I have a character concept for CoT - basically a middle child in a lesser noble family who was sent to a school of wizardry. Unfortunately for him, he has no arcane talents whatsoever, and despite his hard work studying and efforts he could not cast even simple cantrips.
In steps a mysterious benefactor who teaches him pact magic (possibly a sympathetic professor). Using pact magic he binds Forash and summons a lesser sky devil to pass his final exam.
Thus instead of turning into a 1st level wizard, he became a 1st level Spirit Binder.
Unsure how to recommend to the DM how Cheliax might view it if it was ever found out, I think I'd like it to be something he'd have to keep hidden from the authorities as it'd be more interesting but can't find the justification for why Cheliax/Church of Asmodeus would disallow pact magic.
Thoughts/Suggestions?
I can't see Cheliax looking at it that much differently than any other form of summoning and binding magic.
That said, perhaps the school he was a part of would discredit him and this would bring a large amount of shame on his family. It then could be family politics and societal pressure (even in his own head) that he is fearful of being exposed for.
Sean Mahoney
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I'd think if he was found out he'd be in trouble. Binders call on a lot of forces outside of the hiearchy of hell.
That said I encourage your player to go for it. Don't forget to DL the Pathfinder RPG update off pactmagic.com.
Just to be clear, I am the player not the DM. Just in case anyone starts with the spoilers =p
And there could be something later in the path that changes the answer... but as of right now, only the first installment of six is out... so there isn't much that we can spoil.