mike wightman
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I thought it was just part of his character description ![Wink ;) ;)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
Originally posted by Jak Nazrith:
So my idea was that the Biggest, baldest Aslan has promised all of his followers a piece of the pie, or at least this moon.
1. Vargr do not behave in a single consistent manner. They raid, they invade, they peacefully migrate, and they are probably the largest non-human minority inside the Imperium. You can't generalise about them. On the other hand, most Aslan share a common culture, which means you can often generalise about them.Originally posted by Jak Nazrith:
My understanding of differences between Vargrs and Aslans, is that Vargrs are simple raiders, hit and run, like Vikings taking what ever they can carry, and returnig to their lair.
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Did the ancients developed them like this or did their vast empire evolve and retain these values over the millennia?
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I think the further away from the heart of the Aslan Empire,
Jak,Originally posted by Jak Nazrith:
I had never really FULLY understood canon culture of the Aslan. I only knew them as very territorial. All property is handed down to the first son. All sons that come after, even it they are 4th, 5th, or what ever, are always known as "Second Son's". And these second sons are very aggressive when trying to claim property as their own.
First, the 'Samurai Pizza Cat' thing is an in-game insult for the Aslan. It probably came about from seeing too many munchkins play Aslan as if they were samurai. The Toons(1) are honorable, but they're not samurai.This is the first time I've heard of a samurai type culture. Is the entire race like that? Did the ancients developed them like this or did their vast empire evolve and retain these values over the millennia?
That would be very neat. Just remember, the 'honorable' Aslan is a bloody handed murderer too, he just does it with 'honor' and 'style'!It would be really great if a PC decided to run an Alsan as well. That would be a great chance to roll play an honorable Aslan against a less than honorable upstart.
Glad you could find anything useful in my blathering.Thanks for the input! It really helps.
In other words, Bill, Travellers!Originally posted by Bill Cameron:
The vast majority stay home and gain their lands from the hands of their rulers as loyal vassals. It's only the inveterate troublemakers, the utter losers, the totally incompetent, the squarepegs, and the adventurers that get shipped off.
Well, I thought the Samurai bit was mentioned in the JTAS article that introduced them. Could be wrong, though, as I don't have my books in front of me.Originally posted by Bill Cameron:
First, the 'Samurai Pizza Cat' thing is an in-game insult for the Aslan. It probably came about from seeing too many munchkins play Aslan as if they were samurai. The Toons(1) are honorable, but they're not samurai.
Oh stop it, Bill...Glad you could find anything useful in my blathering.
Unless, of course, he knows something about the situation and doesn't want to smear his record with the political fallout from this. Doesn't mean he won't get involved - he will just make sure the booger sticks to someone else. And, of course, all that goes back to the Aslan's motivation...One last thing, that Imperial Navy ship just hanging around 'recording' and 'waiting for instructions'? It won't happen. The captain will either intervene or be on his way.
Fritz,Originally posted by Fritz88:
In other words, Bill, Travellers!![]()
Oooh nasty! I like it. If Jak wants it, his adventure could have all sorts of political wrangling - Aslan vs. Aslan, IN captain vs. whomever, etc. - to add to the usual boom-boom stuff.Unless, of course, he knows something about the situation and doesn't want to smear his record with the political fallout from this. Doesn't mean he won't get involved - he will just make sure the booger sticks to someone else. And, of course, all that goes back to the Aslan's motivation... :devil: Can't wait to hear what happens.