Magic Questions

[Maeko]

I am making a Chaktawe character...

I was thinking of putting reimancy (water in particular) as one of my skills, but I'm not sure if my reasoning works.

If water reimancy attracts water, then a Chaktawe who learns water reimancy may be able to help their village obtain, filter, and conserve water through using reimancy... right?

I realize that magic is risky, but relatively small tasks would probably not be a big deal... I think.

[Panna Cotta]

Hey, you should give over the Reimancy article one more time. But to answer your questions, I'll copy these:

Reimancy is about concentrating the user's Djed into a physical form, which is then emitted through the body, for example from the palms of one's hands or with one's breath.

It is practiced in Sahova (where I storytell) by mages who have an immediate need of water. However, it's only for drinking purposes, and in no reason a way to "obtain, filter and conserve" water. Supplying water for more than one drink is a relatively big task already for a novice; even at competent levels (since you are "giving away part of yourself") the risks are too high and too dangerous to consider the craft a sustainable solution. Many practitioners will probably overgive and go mad just by attempting to, say, water a field crops.

I'm from the other side of Mizahar, but I have always pictured the Chaktawe a very spiritual tribe who worships nature and has animal friends (if my opinion of them falls short, the fault is mine.) Anyway, I think that's the theme anyway.

I suggest you become, instead, a follower of Makutsi. And work towards becoming a Raindancer by seeking out her gnosis. It is safer, and summoning the rain has no dire consequences on your PC and will match the theme more.

[Maeko]

Thank you... I read the wiki three or four times, but couldn't tell for sure. That makes a lot of sense. I like the concept of reimancy, but if it doesn't fit the race than I just won't use it. Hm... back to the drawing board!