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Its approach emphasizes astrological theories, especially decanic methods, and mastery of complex modifiers to offset penalties and remain effective in low-mana environments. Cabalists train members in secrecy through harsh stories and control access by tying membership to lethal consequences for outsiders. 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B543 and GURPS Infinite Worlds) likes to claim a monopoly on all magic, but it has its own distinct style, based on astrological influences. It applies these broadly – Cabalists, or at least Cabalist factions, have access to almost every spell in GURPS Magic, and certainly know about every college. The Cabal sometimes incorporates non-astrological methodologies into its theories, but only with caution and difficulty.  \nTrained Cabalists are supreme experts at exploiting complex modifiers. They can usually find more than enough bonuses to compensate for a-5 penalty, and thus can work very efficiently in low mana, even benefiting from the reduced risk of disaster should they make serious mistakes. Thus, Cabalists mostly prefer to operate on low mana timelines. They regard worlds with no mana as beneath their interest, of course.  \nNormal and higher mana worlds aren’t only uncommon, but actually deprive Cabalists of their biggest single advantage. Worlds like this often have numerous magicworkers. If the Cabal operates in such places at all, they find themselves just one faction among many. Their special knowledge is rarely an overwhelming edge, and they’re more likely to be detected. While few Cabalists would admit it, they often feel rather uncomfortable in such settings, only going there to acquire resources or conduct “high energy” research.  \nThe Cabal teaches decanic secrets to all members who study spell-based magic. Students are also inculcated with the importance of secrecy, and told bloodcurdling stories about the consequences of betrayal. While the Cabal can tolerate the occasional nonmember with some kind of magical lore, any outsider who seems to have even a partial grasp of these special methods is usually offered a choice between membership and death. Certain Cabalists go straight to the second option. The empty decans (p. 85) are an interesting mystery to Cabalists, and  \nmany dream of identifying whole new forms of spellcraft, which would grant both renown (within the Cabal – the only sort that’s supposed to count) and power.  \nThe Cabal’s grasp of spells certainly includes enchantments. However, with penalties for inappropriate materials tripled, problems with using Powerstones to full effect, and the ever-present threat of jealous rivals stealing or breaking their best toys, most Cabalists prefer to rely on personal abilities. On the other hand, they’ll go a long way (and commit a lot of crimes) to get hold of ancient items of power.  \nOther Magics and the Cabal  \nCabalists also exploit the laws of magic (see Magical Laws, pp. 86-87), materials unrelated to astrological correspondences (see Materials, p. 87), and magical languages (p. 87-88) . They’re aware of other modifier systems, too, but mostly regard them as inelegant. The Cabal finds that decanic astrology gives the most reliable results.  \nThe Cabal knows all about Assisting Spirits (pp. 90-94) . In their experience, though, the only spirits that will aid much are demonic; thus, using this shortcut invariably implies falling to supernatural evil. The Cabal has few rules against any magical practice – daring and power are the organization’s watchwords – but diabolism is lazy, and leads to trouble for everyone. Cabalists call demon-aided magic “casting black,” and grow very suspicious of colleagues whose powers seem to develop too quickly.  \nThe Cabal is acquainted with Words of Power (pp. 178- 179), and a few Cabalists even know a Word or two. This is wild, uncontrolled magic, though, and Cabal doctrine says that the group’s purpose is to control magic for advantage. Some Cabalists also study alchemy; see The Cabal and Alchemy (p. 101) .  \nA small number of Cabalists use other styles, such as mental disciplines that lie closer to psionics. The rules permit this, and researchers work to integrate all magic into Cabalist theory, but these individuals are often seen as freaks or eccentrics, or sus","cbCail23DhK4TaKI","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCail23DhK4TaKI","pdf",147162,"English","# Example: The Cabal\n## Cabalists’ priorities and low-mana advantage\n## Secrecy, decanic secrets, and initiation risks\n## Enchantments, power items, and related tradeoffs\n## Other magics and the Cabal’s attitudes","[{\"question\":\"What distinguishes the Cabal’s magic style?\",\"answer\":\"The Cabal’s method is based on astrological influences, especially decanic astrology, which they consider the most reliable way to generate results.\"},{\"question\":\"Why do trained Cabalists prefer low-mana worlds?\",\"answer\":\"They excel at exploiting complex modifiers, compensating for penalties and operating efficiently where magic is scarce, sometimes benefiting from reduced disaster risk when serious mistakes occur.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the Cabal handle outsiders who learn its special methods?\",\"answer\":\"Students are taught strict secrecy, and any outsider with even partial understanding is usually given a choice between membership and death, with some accepting the second option.\"}]","The Cabal - MAJOR VARIATIONS - Cabal magic style, modifiers, secrecy | PDF"]