Marked For Death (novel) and the Mournland... [Archive] - Wizards Community

Marked For Death (novel) and the Mournland... [Archive] - Wizards Community

Post/Author/DateTime Post
Chaotix42
03-11-05, 10:40 AM Well, I picked up Marked For Death this week, and I'm really enjoying it. But there's one thing that confused me, and I'm wondering what others thought of it...

Characters were using healing magic in the Mournland! And it seemed to be working!

Now, I'm not finished with the book yet, so there might be a twist somewhere, but I found it odd. I'm wondering, if there is no twist, what Keith thinks, and if this is perhaps an oversight on the author's part. Of course, the opinions of the forum-goers are quite welcome, and encouraged!
Euangelion
03-11-05, 11:01 AM Um, don't start thread about novels! Hello!
Chaotix42
03-11-05, 12:10 PM Thanks for contributing! I appreciate your input.
phoenxhwk
03-11-05, 12:14 PM For some silly reason, the powers that be don't allow discussions on novels. There's a sticky thread at the top of the forum that talks about it.
Goblin Food
03-11-05, 12:21 PM You can talk to the authors of Eberron over at worlds of D&D Forums, Keith is over there as well
Beleriphon
03-11-05, 12:41 PM Um, don't start thread about novels! Hello!

There is a difference between starting the "I liked City of Towers" type threads and "What level is Pierce" threads. This is one of the latter (or at least I think it is).

Basically the reason that healing seems to work is because the paladins are using Lay on Hands. It isn't of the Healing subschool so it gets to work at half strength.
Brastan
03-11-05, 12:57 PM Novel aside(as I haven't read it and even if I did avoid direct comment on it I would) the healing in the Mournland is actually fairly straight forward as to what you can and cannot use. The confusion my be on the many "house rules" that are being used by many Eberron players on the boards here. From my what I understand by RAW and revision the only prevented healing measures are "Natural Healing"(the HP you get back for 8 hours of rest) and the Healing sub-school of spells. All other methods of healing are open. It can be concluded that fast-healing and regeneration are not "Natural Healing" and are also allowable methods. However those are still border line.

Be careful you don't get your house rules crossed with your RAW. And yes Lay on Hands has always been allowed. Not having access to the Cure spells is still a major pain, all of those nice potions rendered useless.
Chaotix42
03-11-05, 03:07 PM Hmmmm, didn't know talking about novels was not allowed... thanks for the polite responses. ^_^ I'll use my eyes next time!

Odd... Lay on Hands works? How fickle a mistress Lady RAW can be!

Well, seeing as how this topic is a no-no, I'll curb further discussion by lighting it on fire. :mage: *FWOOSH*
DMR
03-11-05, 04:26 PM There's been several threads related to healing in the Mournlands with respect to the first published Eberron adventure, "Shadows of the Last War". I think the general consensus is that the adventure was written before the "no healing" rule - else it's too difficult for a low level party. The novel in question may have also been mostly written before this rule as well. This is unfortunate, because now people are going to drive themselves nuts trying to resolve this with the "offical rules".
Euangelion
03-11-05, 07:55 PM Hmmmm, didn't know talking about novels was not allowed... thanks for the polite responses. ^_^ I'll use my eyes next time!

Odd... Lay on Hands works? How fickle a mistress Lady RAW can be!

Well, seeing as how this topic is a no-no, I'll curb further discussion by lighting it on fire. :mage: *FWOOSH*

I apologize for my impolite response, Chaotix42. I will use better tact in the future. I just didn't want you to face the ire of the WizO's.
Chaotix42
03-12-05, 12:46 AM Word! :w00t:
Edymnion
03-12-05, 12:57 AM Hmmmm, didn't know talking about novels was not allowed...Heh, no biggie.
Although, there is that stickied thread at the top of the page:
**DO NOT START THREADS ABOUT NOVELS**

:)
Chaotix42
03-12-05, 01:25 PM Yeah, after several people pointed out that talking about novels is a no-no, I went back and focused my eyes through all of the sitckied posts, and then I "D'oh!"-ed to myself. ^_^;;

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Chaotix42 03-11-05, 10:40 AM	Well, I picked up Marked For Death this week, and I'm really enjoying it. But there's one thing that confused me, and I'm wondering what others thought of it... Characters were using healing magic in the Mournland! And it seemed to be working! Now, I'm not finished with the book yet, so there might be a twist somewhere, but I found it odd. I'm wondering, if there is no twist, what Keith thinks, and if this is perhaps an oversight on the author's part. Of course, the opinions of the forum-goers are quite welcome, and encouraged!
Euangelion 03-11-05, 11:01 AM	Um, don't start thread about novels! Hello!
Chaotix42 03-11-05, 12:10 PM	Thanks for contributing! I appreciate your input.
phoenxhwk 03-11-05, 12:14 PM	For some silly reason, the powers that be don't allow discussions on novels. There's a sticky thread at the top of the forum that talks about it.
Goblin Food 03-11-05, 12:21 PM	You can talk to the authors of Eberron over at worlds of D&D Forums, Keith is over there as well
Beleriphon 03-11-05, 12:41 PM	Um, don't start thread about novels! Hello! There is a difference between starting the "I liked City of Towers" type threads and "What level is Pierce" threads. This is one of the latter (or at least I think it is). Basically the reason that healing seems to work is because the paladins are using Lay on Hands. It isn't of the Healing subschool so it gets to work at half strength.
Brastan 03-11-05, 12:57 PM	Novel aside(as I haven't read it and even if I did avoid direct comment on it I would) the healing in the Mournland is actually fairly straight forward as to what you can and cannot use. The confusion my be on the many "house rules" that are being used by many Eberron players on the boards here. From my what I understand by RAW and revision the only prevented healing measures are "Natural Healing"(the HP you get back for 8 hours of rest) and the Healing sub-school of spells. All other methods of healing are open. It can be concluded that fast-healing and regeneration are not "Natural Healing" and are also allowable methods. However those are still border line. Be careful you don't get your house rules crossed with your RAW. And yes Lay on Hands has always been allowed. Not having access to the Cure spells is still a major pain, all of those nice potions rendered useless.
Chaotix42 03-11-05, 03:07 PM	Hmmmm, didn't know talking about novels was not allowed... thanks for the polite responses. ^_^ I'll use my eyes next time! Odd... Lay on Hands works? How fickle a mistress Lady RAW can be! Well, seeing as how this topic is a no-no, I'll curb further discussion by lighting it on fire. :mage: FWOOSH
DMR 03-11-05, 04:26 PM	There's been several threads related to healing in the Mournlands with respect to the first published Eberron adventure, "Shadows of the Last War". I think the general consensus is that the adventure was written before the "no healing" rule - else it's too difficult for a low level party. The novel in question may have also been mostly written before this rule as well. This is unfortunate, because now people are going to drive themselves nuts trying to resolve this with the "offical rules".
Euangelion 03-11-05, 07:55 PM	Hmmmm, didn't know talking about novels was not allowed... thanks for the polite responses. ^_^ I'll use my eyes next time! Odd... Lay on Hands works? How fickle a mistress Lady RAW can be! Well, seeing as how this topic is a no-no, I'll curb further discussion by lighting it on fire. :mage: FWOOSH I apologize for my impolite response, Chaotix42. I will use better tact in the future. I just didn't want you to face the ire of the WizO's.
Chaotix42 03-12-05, 12:46 AM	Word! :w00t:
Edymnion 03-12-05, 12:57 AM	Hmmmm, didn't know talking about novels was not allowed...Heh, no biggie. Although, there is that stickied thread at the top of the page: DO NOT START THREADS ABOUT NOVELS :)
Chaotix42 03-12-05, 01:25 PM	Yeah, after several people pointed out that talking about novels is a no-no, I went back and focused my eyes through all of the sitckied posts, and then I "D'oh!"-ed to myself. ^_^;;