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Old 05-11-2021, 01:47 AM   #50
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Default Re: Discussing Yrth History & Evolution of GURPS MAGIC

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Originally Posted by David Johnston2 View Post
It describes Magery as "usually hereditary" with magic capable parents more likely to pass on their ability than non-mages. It specifically says nobody born without "some kind of potential" can become a mage. It says magery is probably genetic but not in a simple way. If all your parents and grandparents were mages, you are very likely to be one as weell.
From the description Magery would seem to follow basic Mendel genetics while the level follows the rules for things like eye and hair color.
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