tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267219886417954364.post3168815799828059566..comments2024-03-13T09:41:33.741-07:00Comments on Lasgunpacker: Inquisitors, a spectrumLasgunpackerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267219886417954364.post-47855214398953664782013-02-11T08:56:06.151-08:002013-02-11T08:56:06.151-08:00Thanks Horridperson. I agree, that interesting mo...Thanks Horridperson. I agree, that interesting models or character archetypes should certainly come before considerations of combat power when building the little guys.<br /><br />It also seems that you could define a inqusitor by his retinue, so much so, that it might make sense to build the retinue first if you do not already have a strong sense of the inqusitor. Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267219886417954364.post-63352217299272553382013-02-10T02:21:03.065-08:002013-02-10T02:21:03.065-08:00An enjoyable read both the article and the discuss...An enjoyable read both the article and the discussion developing in your comments. I not certain of the psychological ramifications but believe that a good retinue is composed of "pieces" of their parent inquisitor. I don't consider game ramifications in what I'm doing but in creating a story based construct I have been treating them as avatars or aspects.<br /><br />The inquisitor himself is a more carefully considered and complex character while the members of the retinue can comfortably be defined initially as simple archetypes. Their own quirks are derivative of their master.<br /><br />Everything returns to Eisenhorn and the philosophy is best illustrated with Ravenor who due to his limitations is often in the position of enforcing his own presence as a puppet-master inhabiting their physical forms. They are the manifestation of his will.horridpersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14258055637085320233noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267219886417954364.post-30009534287762730152013-02-01T08:53:42.733-08:002013-02-01T08:53:42.733-08:00I don't know, I always thought of Fischig'...I don't know, I always thought of Fischig's "moral compass" to be more in his own head than something that Eisenhorn actually listens to. After all, Eisenhorn is the one who has had all the training on seeing where the knife edge is, and is the only one who is always in full possession of the facts (even those about possession)<br /><br />In any case, having a balanced retinue is a good idea, both for combat, and for varity of opinions. Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267219886417954364.post-65538378944673095822013-02-01T00:48:18.651-08:002013-02-01T00:48:18.651-08:00Well, I would consider Fischig to be the "ego...Well, I would consider Fischig to be the "ego" (in a Freudian sense), acting as a moral compass and a limiter on Eisenhorn's darker desires. I suppose Cherubael might well be the "id", the desire and the ultimate power to do whatever he wants. <br /><br />Fischig acts as a moral compass, resolute and steadfast, always willing to contradict his master. I often see Priest archetypes as fulfilling the same role, and like the idea of an obviously radical Inquisitor keeping a priest along for such a reason - because they can try to keep their master on the straight and narrow. Indeed, perhaps the priest is well aware of what their master is doing, but believes that they can be "redeemed". <br /><br />Eisenhorn, I think, values that willingness to be challenged - or he does until Cherubael overpowers him. As Eisenhorn descends into radicalism, he sends Fischig away - to me, that seems to represent how to show how the followers an Inquisitor keeps with him represent his psyche.Molotovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06540550332926071868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267219886417954364.post-31738433638577258132013-01-30T08:27:55.066-08:002013-01-30T08:27:55.066-08:00That is a good point. To a certain extent, the re...That is a good point. To a certain extent, the retinue of an inqusitor reflects their personality and thinking, but <br /><br />Then again, consider Fischig. The mind of an inquisitor is strong, otherwise they would have another job, and it is very hard for external parties to change them. Lasgunpackerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13529298072677726064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4267219886417954364.post-50500049107070208712013-01-30T01:36:55.478-08:002013-01-30T01:36:55.478-08:00I have for a long time wanted to write an article ...I have for a long time wanted to write an article regarding how I believe that an Inquisitor's retinue represents their psyche in a way - this is especially the case in the Eisenhorn trilogy, I believe. Losing Aemos (or gaining Cherubael) have an impact on Eisenhorn's personality, as well as on his methods of conducting his work. Molotovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06540550332926071868noreply@blogger.com