Has anyone else read the article on Pact Magic? I know I have seen the symbols before but can not remember where.
Has anyone else read the article on Pact Magic? I know I have seen the symbols before but can not remember where.
They're similiar to the Goetia.
OK, more time now. They are reminiscent of the seals from the Goetia to be more exact.
As for the article in general, I loved it. Looking forward to the book. I *love* the idea of the vestiges, and they are very flavorful. The entire mechanic is most intriguing. To me it feels like a modular warlock: several abilities packed together in small bundles for convenience!
I worry though that various Binders will prove very similar. "We're going to the graveyard? Hold on while I bind Kas." They'll just slot the appropriate vestige for the job. The solution is to have enough of a selection of vestiges, and that the vestiges aren't built too narrowly in respect to their granted abilities.
Also, the "special requirements" are cool and will hopefully enhance role-playing and not straight-jacket it.
Ahh your right about the Goetia and I am the the system as well.
There is also part of me that likes the idea of having some spellcasting classes now that can be seen as "heretical" even in a high magic setting. I DM the Forgotten Realms, and I can see warlocks and binders being seen as having varying degrees of reputability even in cultures that are very magic oriented (Halruua, Thay, etc.)
i have heard that additional vestiges from the book include Acererak, Amon, and Karsus. :) plus, i'm sure, a fair number of all-new beings...
Hands Mike a rag to wipe the drool off his chin...
saw the table of contents - most of the names on there are the names of traditional demons and devils, but are most of the visages former fiends? and really interesting how Tenebrous is listed there!