As I've combed through the profiles of new characters, I guess specifically those of more veteran SoTErs, I've noticed a handful of common races and magical practices not mentioned on the wiki. I was wondering if there's any concrete information or general consensus on the following:
Shifters
They seem to be humans who can turn into an animal at will (completely or partially) as far as I can tell. It seems some live primarily as humans, and some are primarily as animals. Are shifters a true species or more of a magical quirk some people inherit? Or is it something acquired later in life (via lycanthropy, a spell gone wrong, etc.?)
Geomancers
I've seen the word geomancy thrown around a few times. I've usually seen it in fantasy as having something to do with leylines and so forth. On SoTE is it correctto say it encompasses 'nature' magic? e.g. healing, conjuring vines, turning into an animal, etc.?
I apologize if these are addressed somewhere on the wiki. I couldn't find them via a search, but they seem to be common themes. Thanks!
Hey!!
Good questions. To answer them easily enough it all has to do with what the player wants and as long as it fits into the setting and doesn't break the site we're good with it. If you just look at werewolves or lycanthrope a alone on this site you'll see just how diverse we all make them. Shifters are either as it is completely up to you.
As for geomancy my opinion would be yes. But again it's up to you. You don't have to follow a certain brand of magic as long as you don't make an overly powerful character (those are rather difficult to play against and non-canon major gods are against the rules). So really go crazy and have at it!
If you have more questions or I didn't answer well enough just give a shout. We're always here to help 😊
Happy writing!!!