Re: Cannibalism in Prax (was Bestiality in Prax?)

From: Andrew Larsen <aelarsen_at_Om-lUmzquwL6HqXIvU2kTFsATWnSejBR3LjKuw65nHI5lY7V_lxRy2m_-r1ciFP_Ucn>
Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:54:19 -0600

I think it's also important to consider that the Cannibal Cult almost has to engage in predatory behavior against others. All the other tribes of Prax are theoretically self-contained. They herd animals that eat the plants and they eat the animals. The Basmoli and Agimori focus on hunting animals. But the Cannibal Cultists, unless they engage in a lot of hunting of animals, pretty much have to survive by hunting humans to eat. Even if they don't focus exclusively on cannibalism, sentient protein has to form a major element in their diet. That means that Praxians are going to be on their guard around them at all times, because you have to assume that the Cannibals are seriously considering jumping you. How else can they survive?

Andrew E. Larsen

On Feb 21, 2012, at 10:48 PM, Chris Lemens wrote:

> Simon Phipp says many things.
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> +1
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> He also says one thing with which I quibble:
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> > The Cannibal Cult, Agimori, Basmoli Berserkers and Ostrich Riders are
> > all Praxian tribes who are not part of the Survival Covenant. They have
> > earned their place in Prax and nobody wants to get rid of them.
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> I would say that all but the Cannibal Cult are tolerated because they act nearly appropriately and they are useful. A Khan is not going to turn away an agimori clan that wants to travel with them. Sure, they're really outlanders, but they have been here so longz that they don't realy act like it. But I think the cannibal cult is a little different. I can't imagine any khan wanting them along in the clan's travels. And they are pretty self sufficient. But a khan with an opportunity would probably prefer to attack them. Of course, if there were horse riders around, he would team up with the cannibals.
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> Chris
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