Addendum

Or is it power that you lack? Do you desire power?

New Year Resolution Reflection

If it isn't to avenge your master, either he's still alive, or you're lacking in virtue.

Trends Will Never Leave Us

Out: Special abilities conferred voluntarily.
In: Main character has a butler.

Top 5 Jobs Better Than Master of an Arcane Technique

5. Bodyguard
4. Circus performer
3. Captain of the royal guard
2. Fist King
1. Rough and tumble archeologist

Speaking of Successors

Have you ever seen a story where somebody's mad about being passed over for succession by the master and thought that dude had a point? But then again, it's often unclear why people want to succeed in the first place. The master never seems to be having a fun time. Get off that mountain and become a bodyguard or something.

The Primary Concern When Conferring Special Abilities Voluntarily

What happens if they don't? Presuming it's a limited kind of thing. For instance, if only person in the world can have the Aldebaran power, what happens if the holder dies without passing it on? Think about it. Maybe a fresh new guy will figure it out a hundred years hence. Maybe the closest survivor gets it. Maybe magic is fading from the world because these morons forget the succession part. Whatever it is, have something.

Trends Are Ever in Flux

Out: A woodsman with a secret.
In: Special abilities conferred voluntarily.