http://theappendix.net/issues/2014/4/the-history-of-mana-how-an-
austronesian-concept-became-a-video-game-mechanic
Nice. I must admit my knowledge is also based more on Michener (and
travel) than much research, but...
Mana: we can't point to it, or measure it, or count it[0], but
believe us, if you have it, you'll succeed, and if you fail,
obviously you either never had it or failed to use it properly[1]...
-Dave
[0] unless, that is, we're charging you per seat ...
[1] what? didn't you remember to sacrifice a maka`ainana under the
corner office?
