I just wanted to acknowledge the Newbies who believe they can turn into Mythical Creatures such as fairies, vampires, or werewolves. I just can not stress enough how many times I have seen people posting on the forums: "Is there any spells that will turn me into a ______ (fairy, vampire, mermaid, etc..)?" I have said it once and I will say it again. It is not possible! Many of you have mailed other SoM users asking this particular question, and please stop. It is a waste of our time. I do not mean to be harsh, but it's true. Blessed Be, nyctophilia.
Re: Mythical Creatures. By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 3 Aug 30, 2015
We also have to accept that the same questions will arise time after time. Because new members are joining every day, most of them are very young.They have seen a lot of TV and movies (Harry Potter???).
So, we have to keep saying what is possible and what is not!
Yes, it is exasperating! But remember the words of a wise man:-
"Forgive them; for they know not what they do!".
Re: Mythical Creatures. By: Brysing Moderator / Adept
Post # 4 Aug 30, 2015
When I was a teenager, my witch teacher told me to write this in my notebook:-
"He who knows not, and knows not that he knows not.Shun him!
He who knows not,and knows that he knows not. Teach him.
He who knows,and knows that he knows.Follow him; he is a teacher."
The closet anyone will get is by being a shaman. They can call on say the power of a wolf but they don't change into one. they can control an animal to help them if they are strong enough. Again they don't change. This has given the rise of rumors of people changing.(for example say i called a wolf and obscured myself if your not very bright what would you think? hey that guy just turned into that wolf. At best it is a minor trick of magic the shaman just backed into the forest living their familiar to handle you.) A powerful mage can take some energy but that doesn't make them a vampire or immortal. (it can weaken a foe for a time). Again this is not a change into something else it is just simple energy control. No different than the plant exercise. Hope that helps anyone looking to do that which can not be done. :-)
I really liked what your witch teacher told you to write in your notebook.Of course the one who admits his empty cup and tries to fill it is wiser than the one foolishly denying it.Your teacher definitely knew the wisdom behind those words.They are spoken so beautifully.Thanks for sharing them.
There are probably dozens of posts on this subject and even one pinned in the general info section.
I am not saying that the goal isn't a good one,but it is frustating (in my opinion) to have dozens of threads on the same subject.
Good intention anyway.