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** Word of Duane is that it is indeed the Doctor. ''A Wizard Alone'' also establishes that there are many different kinds of beings out there who serve the One (even if they don't realize it themselves), some of whom aren't wizards. Also, his description of Old High Gallifreyan ("the lost language of the Time Lords...there were days, many days, when these words could burn stars and raise up empires and topple gods") does sound remarkably like the Speech, doesn't it?
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Just like any other language, the Speech changes and evolves over time. The wizards speak the oldest, most technical dialect of the Speech, the one that brought the universe into being and can alter it as necessary. Aliens who speak the Speech regularly (plus Carmela) are speaking a newer dialect, one that doesn't have the same creative power, nor does it have the same technical vocabulary.
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Just like any other language, the Speech changes and evolves over time. The wizards speak the oldest, most technical dialect of the Speech, the one that brought the universe into being and can alter it as necessary. Aliens who speak the Speech regularly (plus Carmela) are speaking a newer dialect, one that doesn't have the same creative power, nor does it have the same technical vocabulary.vocabulary.
** Alternatively/additionally, the power levels may well make a difference here. If a normal person says "Let there be light," in the Speech, no big deal. But if a wizard with a strong enough power level and the absolute belief that the spell will work says it...
** Alternatively/additionally, the power levels may well make a difference here. If a normal person says "Let there be light," in the Speech, no big deal. But if a wizard with a strong enough power level and the absolute belief that the spell will work says it...
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So at some point early in their wizardly career, Tom and Carl met and had a misadventure, possibly a worldgating mishap, that put them in Schenectady, in the vicinity of that bookshop, hijinks ensued, and likely they learned a bit more about each other than they were expecting.
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So at some point early in their wizardly career, Tom and Carl met and had a misadventure, possibly a worldgating mishap, that put them in Schenectady, in the vicinity of that bookshop, hijinks ensued, and likely they learned a bit more about each other than they were expecting.expecting.
[[WMG: There are (at least) two dialects of the Speech]]
Just like any other language, the Speech changes and evolves over time. The wizards speak the oldest, most technical dialect of the Speech, the one that brought the universe into being and can alter it as necessary. Aliens who speak the Speech regularly (plus Carmela) are speaking a newer dialect, one that doesn't have the same creative power, nor does it have the same technical vocabulary.
[[WMG: There are (at least) two dialects of the Speech]]
Just like any other language, the Speech changes and evolves over time. The wizards speak the oldest, most technical dialect of the Speech, the one that brought the universe into being and can alter it as necessary. Aliens who speak the Speech regularly (plus Carmela) are speaking a newer dialect, one that doesn't have the same creative power, nor does it have the same technical vocabulary.
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** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It.
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** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge.killed off. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It.
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** Possibly [[spoiler: confirmed with the redemption of The Lone Power, and the explanation that aspects of it which have not yet been redeemed still exist out there, meaning that The One may be the aspects of it which were not yet corrupted.]]
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** Possibly [[spoiler: confirmed with the redemption of The Lone Power, and the explanation that aspects of it which have not yet been redeemed still exist out there, meaning that The One may be the aspects of it which were not yet corrupted.]]]]
[[WMG: "Schenectady" is a GettingCrapPastTheRadar reference to Tom and Carl's romantic relationship]]
In ''SYWTBAW'', there is this exchange with Tom and Carl as they are discussing worldgates with Nita and Kit:
->“Stick to those instructions,” Carl said. “Don’t be tempted to improvise. That claudication is the oldest one in New York, and it’s the trickiest because of all the people using it all the time. One false syllable in a spell and you may wind up in Schenectady.”
->'Is that another world?'' Fred asked.
->Carl laughed. “It might as well be. (...)"
Many years later, DD wrote this passage for the Young Wizards "30 Day OTP Challenge" - Kit and Nita have gotten themselves genderswapped and unable to change back without Tom and Carl's help.
->“Tom?” Carl says.
->“Mmm?”
->“Cut them some slack. It is nowhere written that wizards can’t do dumb things.”
->“Carl, come on, these are their bodies we’re talking about, if this had set in hard enough to make permanent changes at the genetic level they would have—”
->“Tom, I have one word for you. ''Schenectady''.”
->There are some seconds of silence from Tom, and then he sighs and produces a lopsided grin. “Kind of hoped it was going to be ‘Rosebud’. …Okay.”
So "Schenectady" (as in the city in upstate New York) is obviously the source of some kind of NoodleIncident with Tom and Carl. It is now known that Tom and Carl are canonicaly a gay couple (blogged about by Duane, canonized officially in the 2020 Christmas short ''Owl Be Home For Christmas''), but Duane couldn't discuss it publicly until the real life friends that Tom and Carl had been based on had passed away as they were not universaly out.
Here's the lynchpin of the theory: Schenectady has a famous adult book store. It used to be a very prominent landmark in the city's downtown (It's since been forced to move to another neighborhood). It's called "Another World".
So at some point early in their wizardly career, Tom and Carl met and had a misadventure, possibly a worldgating mishap, that put them in Schenectady, in the vicinity of that bookshop, hijinks ensued, and likely they learned a bit more about each other than they were expecting.
[[WMG: "Schenectady" is a GettingCrapPastTheRadar reference to Tom and Carl's romantic relationship]]
In ''SYWTBAW'', there is this exchange with Tom and Carl as they are discussing worldgates with Nita and Kit:
->“Stick to those instructions,” Carl said. “Don’t be tempted to improvise. That claudication is the oldest one in New York, and it’s the trickiest because of all the people using it all the time. One false syllable in a spell and you may wind up in Schenectady.”
->'Is that another world?'' Fred asked.
->Carl laughed. “It might as well be. (...)"
Many years later, DD wrote this passage for the Young Wizards "30 Day OTP Challenge" - Kit and Nita have gotten themselves genderswapped and unable to change back without Tom and Carl's help.
->“Tom?” Carl says.
->“Mmm?”
->“Cut them some slack. It is nowhere written that wizards can’t do dumb things.”
->“Carl, come on, these are their bodies we’re talking about, if this had set in hard enough to make permanent changes at the genetic level they would have—”
->“Tom, I have one word for you. ''Schenectady''.”
->There are some seconds of silence from Tom, and then he sighs and produces a lopsided grin. “Kind of hoped it was going to be ‘Rosebud’. …Okay.”
So "Schenectady" (as in the city in upstate New York) is obviously the source of some kind of NoodleIncident with Tom and Carl. It is now known that Tom and Carl are canonicaly a gay couple (blogged about by Duane, canonized officially in the 2020 Christmas short ''Owl Be Home For Christmas''), but Duane couldn't discuss it publicly until the real life friends that Tom and Carl had been based on had passed away as they were not universaly out.
Here's the lynchpin of the theory: Schenectady has a famous adult book store. It used to be a very prominent landmark in the city's downtown (It's since been forced to move to another neighborhood). It's called "Another World".
So at some point early in their wizardly career, Tom and Carl met and had a misadventure, possibly a worldgating mishap, that put them in Schenectady, in the vicinity of that bookshop, hijinks ensued, and likely they learned a bit more about each other than they were expecting.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. Often when connected to a Power or TheBigBookOfEverything Nita realizes that said Power could kill her on the spot and still be "Good." The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just as against Entropy as the other powers.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. Often when connected to a Power or TheBigBookOfEverything the GreatBigBookOfEverything Nita realizes that said Power could kill her on the spot and still be "Good." The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just as against Entropy as the other powers.
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* So they dusted off the "serve humanity" command and repurposed it. Humans would serve them with the promised carrot that maybe, after thousands of years of {{reincarnation}}, become their equals. This would never happen. As seen in ''Wizard's Holiday'', any sentients who get close are shoved out of reality. At great cost to themselves, they also captured Lucifer. (Many of the angels that "fell" with Lucifer were more open to ruling Heaven ''and'' the Physical Plane instead of serving an OmnicidalManiac in Hell; and turned against him in exchange for clemency and a piece of the pie. They didn't erase him, no. They needed a Great Enemy.
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* So they dusted off the "serve humanity" command and repurposed it. Humans would serve them with the promised carrot that maybe, after thousands of years of {{reincarnation}}, become their equals. This would never happen. As seen in ''Wizard's Holiday'', any sentients who get close are shoved out of reality. At great cost to themselves, they also captured Lucifer. (Many of the angels that "fell" with Lucifer were more open to ruling Heaven ''and'' the Physical Plane instead of serving an OmnicidalManiac in Hell; and turned against him in exchange for clemency and a piece of the pie. ) They didn't erase him, no. They needed a Great Enemy.
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*** When Dairine converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dairine and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it is taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
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*** When Dairine converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dairine and Anita Nita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it is taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. Often when connected to a Power or TheBigBookOfEverything Anita realizes that said Power could kill her on the spot and still be "Good." The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just as against Entropy as the other powers.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. Often when connected to a Power or TheBigBookOfEverything Anita Nita realizes that said Power could kill her on the spot and still be "Good." The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just as against Entropy as the other powers.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just as against Entropy as the other powers.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. Often when connected to a Power or TheBigBookOfEverything Anita realizes that said Power could kill her on the spot and still be "Good." The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just as against Entropy as the other powers.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just against Entropy as the other powers.
* The twin Apotheosis resulting in The Incubators methods have the other Powers putting aside humanities extinction as an option for now. They're ''scared.'' For now, neither the Goddess or the Devil have noticed them. For now.
* The twin Apotheosis resulting in The Incubators methods have the other Powers putting aside humanities extinction as an option for now. They're ''scared.'' For now, neither the Goddess or the Devil have noticed them. For now.
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just as against Entropy as the other powers.
* The twin Apotheosisresulting in and The Incubators methods Incubators' Fall that was the result of this have the other Powers putting aside humanities extinction as an option for now. They're ''scared.'' For now, Likewise, neither the Goddess or the Devil have noticed them. For now.
* The twin Apotheosis
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* So they dusted off the "serve humanity" command and repurposed it. Humans would serve them, and MAYBE, after thousands of years of {{reincarnation}}, become their equals. It wasn't a big deal, human souls don't have that kind of millennial attention span. At great cost to themselves, they also captured Lucifer. (Many of the angels that "fell" with Lucifer were more open to ruling Heaven ''and'' the Physical Plane instead of an OmnicidalManiac; and turned against him in exchange for clemency and a piece of the pie. They didn't erase him, no. They needed a Great Enemy.
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* So they dusted off the "serve humanity" command and repurposed it. Humans would serve them, and MAYBE, them with the promised carrot that maybe, after thousands of years of {{reincarnation}}, become their equals. It wasn't a big deal, human souls don't have that kind This would never happen. As seen in ''Wizard's Holiday'', any sentients who get close are shoved out of millennial attention span. reality. At great cost to themselves, they also captured Lucifer. (Many of the angels that "fell" with Lucifer were more open to ruling Heaven ''and'' the Physical Plane instead of serving an OmnicidalManiac; OmnicidalManiac in Hell; and turned against him in exchange for clemency and a piece of the pie. They didn't erase him, no. They needed a Great Enemy.
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** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It. (Which is why nobody recognizes Nita and Kit having saved the world, the universe, etc.)
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dariene and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dariene and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
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** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It. (Which is why nobody recognizes Nita and Kit having saved the world, the universe, etc.)\n
*** WhenDariene Dairine converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dariene Dairine and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's it is taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
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** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It.
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dairene and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dairene and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
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** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It.
It. (Which is why nobody recognizes Nita and Kit having saved the world, the universe, etc.)
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt withDairene Dariene and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with
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Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just against Entropy as the other powers.
* The twin Apotheosis resulting in The Incubators methods have the other Powers putting aside humanities extinction as an option for now. They're ''scared.'' For now, neither the Goddess or the Devil have noticed them. For now.
Tom and Carl do mention (frequently) that there are many "good" Powers That Be that think humanity was a bad idea. The Incubator has decided to cut out the middleman; and farm them of power. It is just against Entropy as the other powers.
* The twin Apotheosis resulting in The Incubators methods have the other Powers putting aside humanities extinction as an option for now. They're ''scared.'' For now, neither the Goddess or the Devil have noticed them. For now.
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* Lets see, the Lone Power is sometimes call the One Power. Entropy allows for time and motion. The One is The Prime Mover, Ergo, The Lone Power is a Corrupted One.
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* Lets see, the Lone Power is sometimes call the One Power. Entropy allows for time and motion. The One is The Prime Mover, Ergo, The Lone Power is a Corrupted One.One.
** Possibly [[spoiler: confirmed with the redemption of The Lone Power, and the explanation that aspects of it which have not yet been redeemed still exist out there, meaning that The One may be the aspects of it which were not yet corrupted.]]
** Possibly [[spoiler: confirmed with the redemption of The Lone Power, and the explanation that aspects of it which have not yet been redeemed still exist out there, meaning that The One may be the aspects of it which were not yet corrupted.]]
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[[WMG: The Powers That Be have overthrown God; and are using the Lone Power as a scapegoat to consolidate Authority.]]
The other angels were just as upset as Lucifer at being told they would have to bow to humanity (Sentient Life). They were just sneakier about it. They waited, and when they thought God was tired; (He rested after created the world, after all) they shattered His name and aspect into pieces; and took over Heaven.
It turns out running Creation isn't as easy as they thought it would be; God had given a lot of Authority to those who live there. Things were falling apart, as a kind of "Entropy" was kicking in without everything in their rightful place.
* So they dusted off the "serve humanity" command and repurposed it. Humans would serve them, and MAYBE, after thousands of years of {{reincarnation}}, become their equals. It wasn't a big deal, human souls don't have that kind of millennial attention span. At great cost to themselves, they also captured Lucifer. (Many of the angels that "fell" with Lucifer were more open to ruling Heaven ''and'' the Physical Plane instead of an OmnicidalManiac; and turned against him in exchange for clemency and a piece of the pie. They didn't erase him, no. They needed a Great Enemy.
** The Ordeal was created. Through their manipulation of the old prophet system and a captured Lucifer (now a shadow of Himself, the "Lone Power") humans with the life spark that the old God loved were chosen and given a {{Geas}}; the Wizard's Oath. Serve the Powers eternally, owe them eternally, get to use magic as long as they approve of it. The Ordeal was a two-edged sword. If the child dies; their LifeEnergy would serve as HumanSacrifice to keep the universe running. If they survived, the Geas (the Wizard's Oath) would siphon their potential soul spark until as adults they couldn't do anything.
** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It.
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dairene and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
**** As of ''Wizard of Mars'' we have everyone as perfect Wizards. Beaten into submission by the contradictory rules; allowing other wizards to look down on their accomplishments, and while saying they're working to make things better; just following the status quo.
The other angels were just as upset as Lucifer at being told they would have to bow to humanity (Sentient Life). They were just sneakier about it. They waited, and when they thought God was tired; (He rested after created the world, after all) they shattered His name and aspect into pieces; and took over Heaven.
It turns out running Creation isn't as easy as they thought it would be; God had given a lot of Authority to those who live there. Things were falling apart, as a kind of "Entropy" was kicking in without everything in their rightful place.
* So they dusted off the "serve humanity" command and repurposed it. Humans would serve them, and MAYBE, after thousands of years of {{reincarnation}}, become their equals. It wasn't a big deal, human souls don't have that kind of millennial attention span. At great cost to themselves, they also captured Lucifer. (Many of the angels that "fell" with Lucifer were more open to ruling Heaven ''and'' the Physical Plane instead of an OmnicidalManiac; and turned against him in exchange for clemency and a piece of the pie. They didn't erase him, no. They needed a Great Enemy.
** The Ordeal was created. Through their manipulation of the old prophet system and a captured Lucifer (now a shadow of Himself, the "Lone Power") humans with the life spark that the old God loved were chosen and given a {{Geas}}; the Wizard's Oath. Serve the Powers eternally, owe them eternally, get to use magic as long as they approve of it. The Ordeal was a two-edged sword. If the child dies; their LifeEnergy would serve as HumanSacrifice to keep the universe running. If they survived, the Geas (the Wizard's Oath) would siphon their potential soul spark until as adults they couldn't do anything.
** When scouting children to turn into Wizards; the Book/Powers give a kind of GodlySidestep that transforms as they get older. AllMythsAreTrue, the Powers are the same things as angels and gods; wizards aren't defying God; God is "The One" above all. The really bright children; the ones who might change the status quo, are given lethal Ordeals. And lethal Ordeals after that. If that doesn't work; they allow the Lone Power to break their support network and have family members and loved ones get StuffedIntoTheFridge. Despite what the Ordeal Scenarios seem to indicate, nothing is really at risk. No matter how many times a wizard might "save the world" or "save the universe" it doesn't mean anything because had the child failed the Powers can command the Lone Power to stand down, and the Powers would write in the rule book that the child had died to stop It.
*** When Dariene converted the Lone Power; this wasn't a victory for the Powers. It was a threat. The Powers used the Lone Power as a stick to keep Wizards in line. Thinking the wrong way? BAM, you're a tool of the Lone Power and he takes over. With him surrendered, they had to either create a new one; or repurpose the old one to go back to doing his job. (With a TimeyWimeyBall explaination on why the redemption didn't stick.) Then they dealt with Dairene and Anita by letting their mother die. Nope. [[ReedRichardsIsUseless Magic can't cure brain cancer.]] Although a human can bring back a celebrity singer eaten by a dinosaur by dipping into a parallel universe if it threatens TheMasquerade. Also, it's taught to Wizards that prayer is useless because the One cannot intervene. Kit was given a similar HeroicBSOD by revealing his dog was an Aspect of God and then killing him too.
**** As of ''Wizard of Mars'' we have everyone as perfect Wizards. Beaten into submission by the contradictory rules; allowing other wizards to look down on their accomplishments, and while saying they're working to make things better; just following the status quo.
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*Lets see, the Lone Power is sometimes call the One Power. Entropy allows for time and motion. The One is The Prime Mover, Ergo, The Lone Power is a Corrupted One.
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*Lets see, the Lone Power is sometimes call the One Power. Entropy allows for time and motion. The One is The Prime Mover, Ergo, The Lone Power is a Corrupted One.
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*Of course, even if he wasn't a Time Lord he'd still be omnipresent, but omnipresence doesn't guarantee that you'll be able to control where you appear to other beings through spacetime. Being a Time Lord gives Chao that added power.
