Some friends of mine are big fans of the zoo and always get yearly passes for the zoo at San Diego. They told me an interesting story where the zoo was having trouble getting some of their larger herbivores to procreate (zebras I think). The solution they found was to move the enclosures around so the zebras were right next to the lions. Apparently being able to see and hear their predators was all the incentive they needed. Proximity to death sparked a desire for new life.
It's likely this response is a natural mechanism to prevent overpopulation and thus starvation, but I think the analogy would hold for Miqo'te. If a Nunh is at war and knows he could die any day, I doubt you could stop him from fulfilling the duties of his position. Not to mention that a tribe at war is probably going to be losing a few warriors and needs to be growing to replace any casualties. It's more likely a ban on challenges during wartime would be viewed as a necessity to keep all their warriors in top fighting form, because otherwise the entire tribe may suffer for a Tia's ambition.
As for conjecture, conjecture away. This thread isn't so much about what is but what could be, since as I stated there's lots of room for players to expand on different tribes and cultures within the Seekers for their own RP. I very much doubt Square Enix is going to produce a solid body of lore for every one of the 26 tribes. You can always retcon it if a conflict does arise later. As the saying goes, "I'd rather beg forgiveness than ask for permission."
Thank you for the Princess Bride videos as well. If you're a big fan of Princess Bride, you should check out the 7th Sea Roleplaying Game I mentioned. Princess Bride was one of the principal inspirations for that system.
It's likely this response is a natural mechanism to prevent overpopulation and thus starvation, but I think the analogy would hold for Miqo'te. If a Nunh is at war and knows he could die any day, I doubt you could stop him from fulfilling the duties of his position. Not to mention that a tribe at war is probably going to be losing a few warriors and needs to be growing to replace any casualties. It's more likely a ban on challenges during wartime would be viewed as a necessity to keep all their warriors in top fighting form, because otherwise the entire tribe may suffer for a Tia's ambition.
(07-26-2013, 08:57 AM)Runa Dawning Wrote: This is all wild conjecture, mind you. I have no evidence at all.
As for conjecture, conjecture away. This thread isn't so much about what is but what could be, since as I stated there's lots of room for players to expand on different tribes and cultures within the Seekers for their own RP. I very much doubt Square Enix is going to produce a solid body of lore for every one of the 26 tribes. You can always retcon it if a conflict does arise later. As the saying goes, "I'd rather beg forgiveness than ask for permission."
Thank you for the Princess Bride videos as well. If you're a big fan of Princess Bride, you should check out the 7th Sea Roleplaying Game I mentioned. Princess Bride was one of the principal inspirations for that system.
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