>1. is it possible that someone could be both redeemed and perverse at the same time? In other words, the gods tolerate you - but society still hates your guts?

From Elanthipedia...

>Further, while the gods have forgiven the Redeemed, society has not. The governments of the Provinces do not care about a Necromancer's fanciful tales of revelation and redemption, seeing it little more as a disgusting ploy for leniency. The Redeemed are hunted just as surely as any other Necromancer by the followers of the gods that have forgiven them.

You could say that, generally, Society will see you as such.

Perverse - Evil to the point that you are known on sight by everyone that sees you. Expect to see a torch wielding mob soon.
Philosopher - Evil, though they wont recognize you on sight. Expect a torch wielding mob if they found out what you are.
Redeemed - Evil, though they wont recognize you on sight. Expect a torch wielding mob if they found out what you are.

To put it another way, Society doesn't categorize Necromancers like the philosophers do. All they see, if you let them see it, is a foul creature that needs to be purged.

>2... The question is how much violence - or threat of violence - can one use without being perverse?

Again, society doesnt label Necromancers like philosophers, thus ANY show of necromantic power to society is likely to label you a necromancer and thus kick your Social outrage meter towards perversity.

Also, Necromantic shows of power that do not mechanically trigger SO are still widely considered abhorrent and most Characters to whom you display your power/threaten/attack will definitely have their perceptions of you tainted by such actions.


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