That's sort of what I meant, I suppose - resolving problems in a more straightforward and proactive way rather than the subtler influence and social interaction that seems to be the usual expectation. Active isn't the right word.
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> I suppose a Vingan takes a more active role in her womanhood initiation and so on.
> /// Not sure what you mean here ; all Women take a very active role in their own initiation rites - Ernalda is the Great Lady, Mother to All, etc. Women have deep connection to the Powers of Life and Harmony (sometimes they do chose the ways of Strife though...) Their initiations rites are probably as difficult as any man's, even if they don't include bashing and slashing everything they meet.
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