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New Blackstaff discussion
Serack:
--- Quote from: Mr. Death on June 29, 2017, 02:47:08 PM ---Damn. I could have sworn there was something more recent -- either a public appearance or an AMA -- where he said someone tried going after her to get to him, and one of the events he mentions in Blood Rites was him getting revenge.
Going by the timeline, it'd have to be New Madrid, since it's in 1812.
Sadly, the search function on the forums sucks and I haven't been able to find the reference :(
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I remember something vaguely like that, but when I researched your question, I came up with other references that sidetracked me so I'm unsure.
Unfortunately, my latest compilation update missed a lot of stuff that hadn't been transcribed.
Rasins:
--- Quote from: dspringer1 on June 29, 2017, 03:28:00 PM ---My personal opinion is that the WC restrictions on the Blackstaff are more strategic than tactical. The WC may point the BS at specific problems. The WC may censure the BS if the BS goes to far or abuses the position. I imagine the BS position could be revoked if abused, but I doubt that has ever happened. I imagine that only the most trusted of wizards would be allowed to take that position.
That said, I do think Eb might be the most powerful Blackstaff since the original Merlin (who is suspect was the first). Blackstaff and Senior Council member -- that is a very powerful combination.
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There are no restrictions on the Blackstaff. That's kind of the point. Per Eb, he's been given the right and duty to defy the will of the council whenever he sees fit.
groinkick:
I think the debate between Mr. Death and myself is a good realistic way the Council would react. There would probably be a pretty even split on the idea of the Blackstaff. If there was a large amount of upset people, the things the Blackstaff did to protect the White Council would probably be used as examples to it's importance. This would result in a minority of people on both sides of the issue digging in their heels while the majority would except it with reservations, and probably demand some type of oversight.
That is if they don't already know about it which I suspect at least members who are 100+ years old probably know or suspect of the Blackstaff's existence.
Rasins:
--- Quote from: groinkick on June 29, 2017, 05:27:51 PM ---I think the debate between Mr. Death and myself is a good realistic way the Council would react. There would probably be a pretty even split on the idea of the Blackstaff. If there was a large amount of upset people, the things the Blackstaff did to protect the White Council would probably be used as examples to it's importance. This would result in a minority of people on both sides of the issue digging in their heels while the majority would except it with reservations, and probably demand some type of oversight.
That is if they don't already know about it which I suspect at least members who are 100+ years old probably know or suspect of the Blackstaff's existence.
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If they even care to think about it.
I could totally see Legions of Wizards just wanting to be left alone to do their own thing. They don't want to get involved with, nor pay any attention to the movers and shakers of the world.
Snark Knight:
--- Quote from: Mr. Death on June 29, 2017, 02:47:08 PM ---Damn. I could have sworn there was something more recent -- either a public appearance or an AMA -- where he said someone tried going after her to get to him, and one of the events he mentions in Blood Rites was him getting revenge.
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I'm pretty sure I recall something like that from one of the AMA's, including that he tried to stay away from Maggie Sr. so his enemies wouldn't learn she mattered to him up until her powers manifested.
Edit: Oh, yes. That stuck in my memory because it was part of the same answer as something ... uhh ... just a teensy bit important.
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