those cowardly YT

     Thanks to Martin and Nick for the words on Yanafal.  I thought I had 
     seen #17, but I don't remember seeing a YT writeup in TotRM at all, so 
     I'll have to check that out next time I get back to my house.
     
     Martin and Nick seem to agree on one point:
     << there are two kinds of officers, the ones who shout "Advance!" and 
     the ones who shout "Follow me!" Yanafali tend to the latter; they 
     embody Lunar heroism. >>
     
     So, by that logic, what would a Yanafali be expected to do when 
     confronted with a choice between exemplifying bravery, and pursuing a 
     more tactical path?  If it makes more sense to send in waves of 
     hoplites before putting the officers at risk, would they consider that 
     cowardly?  
     
     I personally had always thought that would be a distinction between a 
     Yanafali and, say, an orlanthi warrior: that the Yanafali wouldn't 
     feel as constrained by immediate displays of foolhardy courage, but 
     would be more able to sacrifice others if necessary.  Indeed, this 
     would seem to be one of the strengths of a civilized army confronting 
     a barbarian one (to use some loaded terms).
     
     Theo

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