Re: Head count

From: Wulf Corbett <wulfc_at_...>
Date: Sun, 23 Dec 2001 02:09:13 +0000


On Sun, 23 Dec 2001 12:08:56 -0800, "John Hughes" <nysalor_at_...> wrote:

>IMO, taking the heads of four-ways such as Uz, Grazers and Praxians is
>probably still relatively common - these are eternal enemies and in most
>cases quarter is neither given nor expected.

This is what I meant, non-Orlanthi enemies. Troll heads round the door, they make pretty candle-holders. In fact, possibly only non-humans. In fact, writing this, maybe she just starts a collection of Troll-heads... hmm... fits the character...

>You might take a Lunar head,
>but if you publicly boast about it (and the renown is half the reason for
>taking heads), your entire stead risks a visit from a Lunar crucifixion
>detail.

We're pre-invasion, but that's unlikely anyway.

>To take the head of a fellow Orlanthi however, is another matter entirely.
>Its very risky, and such a provocative act that it could easily involve your
>entire clan in a deadly and unforgiving feud.

Very doubtful action anyway, she's a very law-abiding Vingan, she just needs a vice to make her a bit more believable.

I'd guess the Exiles still partake though, and we're interested in making friends and influencing people there.

Wulf

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