> >Yes. In my opinion Humakti can even use stealth etc., provided they
> >don't use it simply to gain advantage on a foe in combat. Hiding from
> >overwhelming odds might be OK (e.g., in order to warn the clan. warband
> >etc.). Sneaking into an enemy camp might also be OK (e.g., to challenge
> >the enemy chamion to single combat).
>Actually this is pretty clearly laid out in the Humakti Gift/Geas rules.
>If you take "Sense Assassian" you can "Never participate in an ambush".
>An ambush includes seeking through shrubs to jump on someone. All other
>Humakti are a free to do it.
Whenever I hear this interpretation, I am reminded of Nick Brooke's comment about rolling 1d10 to see which of the ten commandments one keeps.
There should be IMO a conflict between the uncompromising Humakti dedication to Death and the cultural norms of the Orlanthi. The myth of Humakt the Champion is predicated on this. Thus although a Humakti might be free to ambush someone if he does not have sense assassin, his actions would be unworthy for someone of his status.
--Peter Metcalfe
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