I'm going to whip out the backstory thing again, here.
White magic, the arcane art of succor, was conceived eras past that the world might know comfort. Alas, man began perverting its powers for self-gain, and by his wickedness brought about the Sixth Umbral catastrophe. Although the art subsequently became forbidden, it is now in the midst of a revival at the hands of the Padjal, chosen of the elementals.
Those who would walk the path of the white mage are healers without peer, possessed of the power to deliver comrades from the direst of afflictions—even the icy grip of death itself
Yes. White magic. Sounds like it was used for evil there for a while.
I thought of using the Light in WoW as having a sort of cleansing effect; over time, even Blood Knights (Blood Elves who ingested the magic and were able to use it against their opponents or for themselves in battle due to their inherent ability to manipulate magic) might eventually become better people instead of wicked people; the way that Fel magic has a tendency to corrupt.
I don't think that White Magic operates the same way. First of all, I'm not sure that any of the races are inherently magical (i.e. have magic naturally coursing through all of their bodies) or feed off of it. Not to say that that's the only way for magic to have an effect on the wielder.
If you have the skills and training or natural affinity for wielding white magic, it looks to me like you could easily wield it for whatever reason -so long as it's serving its purpose-. You probably couldn't tear someone apart with it, but whatever the reason you choose to use your ability, you'll still be healing people right? Money or fame or glory or... vengeance somehow... 'NO! I won't let you die because you're a jerk!'... it shouldn't change your ability to heal and healing shouldn't effect your personality.
I actually love your idea-- the idea of someone capitalizing on their healing abilities sounds realistic, like some doctors not helping people who can't pay-- not that -THAT- is good by any means, but if you're going to be a huge benefit for people then why not reap a bit of finance off it from those who can afford it? Doesn't mean he'd refuse to heal someone who was poor and dying, right? I -will- say, though, that I think working with the Garleans for any reason might not do so good for anyone who wants to walk around the cities. The only viable explanation for it, -maybe- to one's peers, even if it requires lying, would be to say you'd heal anyone who needs it. 'Need' being interchangeable with 'can afford'. I could see some people who know their history and who discover your character -possibly- having good reason for wanting to extinguish that merc. healer off the face of the planet if only because they might not trust the magic in the beginning and certainly don't trust someone who isn't pure of heart to begin with.
* Re-reading that paragraph at the top again, I'm not sure if they tell you in the story quest, but it seems like either people were 'abusing the magic' for immortality or maybe for something else? Sounds like the pursuit of immortality to me but maybe I'm just not 100 percent sure how White Magic works. Regardless, looks like it can be abused and thus, doesn't influence its user.
White magic, the arcane art of succor, was conceived eras past that the world might know comfort. Alas, man began perverting its powers for self-gain, and by his wickedness brought about the Sixth Umbral catastrophe. Although the art subsequently became forbidden, it is now in the midst of a revival at the hands of the Padjal, chosen of the elementals.
Those who would walk the path of the white mage are healers without peer, possessed of the power to deliver comrades from the direst of afflictions—even the icy grip of death itself
Yes. White magic. Sounds like it was used for evil there for a while.
I thought of using the Light in WoW as having a sort of cleansing effect; over time, even Blood Knights (Blood Elves who ingested the magic and were able to use it against their opponents or for themselves in battle due to their inherent ability to manipulate magic) might eventually become better people instead of wicked people; the way that Fel magic has a tendency to corrupt.
I don't think that White Magic operates the same way. First of all, I'm not sure that any of the races are inherently magical (i.e. have magic naturally coursing through all of their bodies) or feed off of it. Not to say that that's the only way for magic to have an effect on the wielder.
If you have the skills and training or natural affinity for wielding white magic, it looks to me like you could easily wield it for whatever reason -so long as it's serving its purpose-. You probably couldn't tear someone apart with it, but whatever the reason you choose to use your ability, you'll still be healing people right? Money or fame or glory or... vengeance somehow... 'NO! I won't let you die because you're a jerk!'... it shouldn't change your ability to heal and healing shouldn't effect your personality.
I actually love your idea-- the idea of someone capitalizing on their healing abilities sounds realistic, like some doctors not helping people who can't pay-- not that -THAT- is good by any means, but if you're going to be a huge benefit for people then why not reap a bit of finance off it from those who can afford it? Doesn't mean he'd refuse to heal someone who was poor and dying, right? I -will- say, though, that I think working with the Garleans for any reason might not do so good for anyone who wants to walk around the cities. The only viable explanation for it, -maybe- to one's peers, even if it requires lying, would be to say you'd heal anyone who needs it. 'Need' being interchangeable with 'can afford'. I could see some people who know their history and who discover your character -possibly- having good reason for wanting to extinguish that merc. healer off the face of the planet if only because they might not trust the magic in the beginning and certainly don't trust someone who isn't pure of heart to begin with.
* Re-reading that paragraph at the top again, I'm not sure if they tell you in the story quest, but it seems like either people were 'abusing the magic' for immortality or maybe for something else? Sounds like the pursuit of immortality to me but maybe I'm just not 100 percent sure how White Magic works. Regardless, looks like it can be abused and thus, doesn't influence its user.
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