On Wed, 5 May 2004, Jerry Friedman wrote: > But Blackwand wouldn't have had to "die with" Morrolan, since he > didn't die. I don't see anything mysterious about Blackwand > getting to the Paths. I find it questionable. Here's an old exchange on the subject: I wrote: I would like to once again assert that Morrolan's taking Blackwand into the Paths, when he fully expects to be staying, is an annoying flaw in _Taltos_, which if anyone can explain away I'd be grateful. SKZB replied: Just an oversight on my part. I completely forgot that, when going into great danger, someone who owns a powerful artifact that might save his life will naturally leave this artifact behind. What was I thinking? For more, see http://dragaera.info/mailinglists/archive.cgi/1/9794 After a bit of arguing with myself, I concluded, "I'm still somewhat skeptical."