Jigano mostly suppressed the shiver as 108 echoed his thoughts on fanatics, very glad indeed that the current populace wasn't as interested in pursuing unthinking theological frenzies. The local gods seemed active enough to put a stop to such things... maybe. Then again, Bastien's questionable church was proof enough that the gods were less picky than might be expected.
"Ah, as in those who 'acquired' magical ability," Jigano nodded, the name making more sense now. The further information had him tilting his head, however, eyes narrowing as he considered what that meant. Mages, gaining the physical abilities of the Ascended... yes, that could potentially create a god complex. More than just a 'complex,' given the Voice's undeniable presence and power. And if the gods had no part in creating this new breed of deities, they might well react with panic and fear, especially if the Abandoned-turned-Ascended could multiply in a way that the old gods could not.
"The Old Gods do not seem to handle change very well," he observed, mind whirling with the implications of 108's words.
It wasn't reassuring to hear his conjecture affirmed, though the mention of Vi earned a thoughtful hum from the bard. The increasingly tired and chilled bard, standing out in the midnight snow. He shivered, pulling his cloak more tightly around himself, and he offered his companion a wan smile. "Breaking down the barrier is the goal of many of us: Ascended, Accepted, Attuned, and Abandoned alike. Hmm. I suppose, in a way, we're all 'abandoned' here. Your Lady might have more allies than she realizes, if she can avoid the same mistakes the Old Gods made with her." He gave a little shake of his head, a rueful smile on his lips as he gave the Spire a final glance. "But unless and until we find the key to this cage, I suppose it doesn't much matter."
"Ah, as in those who 'acquired' magical ability," Jigano nodded, the name making more sense now. The further information had him tilting his head, however, eyes narrowing as he considered what that meant. Mages, gaining the physical abilities of the Ascended... yes, that could potentially create a god complex. More than just a 'complex,' given the Voice's undeniable presence and power. And if the gods had no part in creating this new breed of deities, they might well react with panic and fear, especially if the Abandoned-turned-Ascended could multiply in a way that the old gods could not.
"The Old Gods do not seem to handle change very well," he observed, mind whirling with the implications of 108's words.
It wasn't reassuring to hear his conjecture affirmed, though the mention of Vi earned a thoughtful hum from the bard. The increasingly tired and chilled bard, standing out in the midnight snow. He shivered, pulling his cloak more tightly around himself, and he offered his companion a wan smile. "Breaking down the barrier is the goal of many of us: Ascended, Accepted, Attuned, and Abandoned alike. Hmm. I suppose, in a way, we're all 'abandoned' here. Your Lady might have more allies than she realizes, if she can avoid the same mistakes the Old Gods made with her." He gave a little shake of his head, a rueful smile on his lips as he gave the Spire a final glance. "But unless and until we find the key to this cage, I suppose it doesn't much matter."
