(07-27-2014, 08:30 PM)Reima Wrote: Good evening! (Or afternoon! Or morning!)
I found myself musing on the subject and subsequently digging through the forums here, but have been unable to find anything concrete. Is it possible, within the realm of the game's lore, for a Conjurer to to gain an understanding of the elements "used" by a Thaumaturge? Fire, Ice, and Lightning are still forces of nature--albeit destructive ones--but I'm curious as to what Stillglade Fane and its teachings might have to say on the matter.Â
Is it possible to learn from and harness those elements while ICly bypassing the teachings of the Thaumaturge guild and what thaumaturgy is?
While I don't plan on "mapping out" Reima's IC life in Eorzea (as I'd prefer to let the world and her experiences with others shape that), I as the player have Summoner as my favorite Final Fantasy class and would love to try it out (even if only OOCly) at some point. And, with what Reima wants to learn about herself and the world, I can't say that the other DoM classes are out of the realm of possibility--I just want to make sure that no matter what happens in her "life", I can still be lore-friendly.
Thank you!
There is nothing that says they cannot (other than the mechanics of the game not letting you cross class lightning spells anymore). They are just elements that Conjury does not focus on. In fact, the only real difference as far as lore for the different magic styles is source, approach, and philosophy.
Thaumaturgy draws on the caster's own inner aether to produce effects, while Conjury from the natural aether flowing around them. The MP cost of Conjury spells and such is technically the caster paying back the area around them from their own aether. There is a whole thing in the Conjurer quest line that talks about this stuff. Beyond that the two styles are just vastly different philosophically, what with them both being representations of the primary religions and religious practices of their home city-states.
This not to say that there are not some abilities and skills that would be exclusive to Thaumaturgy, Conjury, and Arcanistry. Conjurers have little need for the Astral Fire or Umbral Ice forms, from a lore stand point. Likewise, Conjurers would have not need for an ability like Convert, since they draw their power from what is around them rather than an inner reserve.
I hope some of this has been helpful. ^ ^
