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Conspiracy Theorist:
Michael has a hot-line to Uriel who works with the Angel of Death, its prayer not a mind-link it’s interesting though that Kincaid the Hellhound is on Uriel’s radar in a good way. This would suggest Kincaid is on a redemption arc
g33k:
--- Quote from: Ed0517 on March 13, 2023, 03:20:32 AM --- ... As for lash or Alfred, they are DESIGNED to communicate with humans, it is a key function - in Lash's case, absolutely essential ...
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I repeat: Lash isn't a separate "entity." She's part of Harry's own mind.
--- Quote from: Ed0517 on March 13, 2023, 03:20:32 AM --- ... Are mental links a violation, or is CONTROL a violation? ...
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The 3rd Law is, "Thou Shalt Not Invade the Mind of Another." That seems pretty straight, but there's ambiguity on what constitutes an "invasion" (I think, after Peabody, the Council lightened-up a bit in their attitudes toward psychomancy). "Control" has its own whole Law of Magic! "Thou Shalt Not Enthrall Another" is the Fourth Law. Again, it's nice and simple on the face of it, but admits of a large gray zone when you interrogate "enthrallment."
Even a 100% mutual & consensual mindlink spell (such Harry & Elaine used) would previously (pre-Peabody) have been seen as at least highly-dubious (likely contributing to fears & allegations of black magic, tho not seen as proof-positive, telling at trial but only circumstantial evidence).
Now they see the need to work on mental defenses, and so they need to work more robustly with the techniques and methods, and so they need to allow such minor and innocuous magics.
The key issue is willingness. In particular, reading the mind of someone who hasn't given their active consent is forbidden.
--- Quote from: Ed0517 on March 13, 2023, 03:20:32 AM --- ... And even Michael has been known to use them - when Kincaid was hurt, Michael said "It's not his time" "how do you know?" "I asked"
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I that think Michael is telling Harry he asked in prayer -- and got an answer. That's not mindlink magic.
--- Quote from: Ed0517 on March 13, 2023, 03:20:32 AM --- ... I'd also guess that creatures of a certain level don't get auto-soulgazed. I don't think you can stare at Uriel and forge a link unless he permits it.
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Given that a much weaker angel shut down Harry's Sight, I agree.
But also, recall that most creatures don't get soul-gazed at all. Outside of humanity itself, I think it's pretty rare.
Mira:
--- Quote ---I repeat: Lash isn't a separate "entity." She's part of Harry's own mind.
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No, I don't think you can say that, she started out as the Shadow of Lasciel who eventually morphed into Lash. Actually I think in the end Bonea will turn out to be Lash.
kel0700:
Hey this connection might be a bit weak but I noticed two scenes that are sorta linked that have made me believe that Justin is really cowl.
One is this scene in fugitive
“Harry,” Cowl muttered, staring at me. “You are an almighty pain in my ass.” The fires leapt higher on the other side of the farmhouse, and the shadows darkened. Now we came to it. “Ash,” Cowl said. “Nix his aura if you please.”
You'll notice that cowl refers to Harry as Harry but also cowl says "if you please"
The second scene is one which occurs in ghost story
"In my peripheral vision, I saw Justin turn back to his book. “Once more, if you please.”
Again I know its sort of a weak link but the fact that cowl referred to Harry as Harry in a familiar way and the fact that cowl and Justin both say "if you please" also by Jim's own admission he's a lazy writer and if something is in the story it's for a reason, I'm convinced that Justin is Cowl.
What do yous guys think?
Conspiracy Theorist:
No one on the Justin is Cowl team has pointed out that he called his Foo Dog Ash, Justin who they think supposedly burned to death.
Still think Nameless is Cowl.
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