Peter Metcalfe
> Considering that Vinga is a storm cult and not a death cult, I
> find the idea of a Vingan giving up her fertility to be misplaced.
> Surrendering infertility would be more appropriate for a dark
> earth cult.
I like this. Surrendering fertility by ritual or herbal means, or using contraceptives has practical advantages to any adventuring woman, but its more likely to be available to all women in an Ernaldan society rather than just specialist cults. We've always known some Vingans bore children - Drenya HeortMother for one - but haven't known if this was a special event, if she was retired, or if it was fairly commonplace.
Thinking back, although its been a common theme in campaigns and discussions, I can't remember where the idea of Vingans surrendering their fertility first came from.
John
nysalor_at_... John Hughes
A merciless war I will declare!
I will make incursions through the fertile land of Ireland,
my battalions all in arms / my amazons beside me
not just to steal a bull / not over beast this battle
but for an honour price a thousand times
more precious - My Dignity!
I will make fierce incursions.
'Medb Speaks'. Nualla Ni Dhomhnaill.
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> Speaking of which I see that Babeester Gor devotees cannot bear
> children (HW:RiG p49). I am uncertain whether this means they
> can not have any children, or whether they flip out and go beserk
> with their axe whenever they are confronted by one. I think in
> the light of the two humakti philosophies concerning love (recently
> revealed on this forum), that the Babeester are similarly divided
> over this matter.
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> --Peter Metcalfe
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