User talk:Hithrael/Tales

Y'Shai

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Re: Tales from the Windswept Peaks: Y'Shai · on 4/13/2009 4:54:36 PM

The story highlights an interesting perspective on the presence of the Y'Shai and even the shard named Dor'na'torna itself.

Nomads have a low regard for the political machinations that others engage in. Many Nomads are not completely at ease with the Nomadic involvement in the Moon Mage guild. This extends into recent memory. Several years ago the Moon Mages attempted to form a "Student Council" with representatives from each sect. If I recall correctly the Nomads were the only sect who refused to appoint a representative to the council. Instead they sent an observer who was forbidden to make any commitments that would be binding on the Nomads.

The presence of the Dor'na'torna shard itself is seen by some Nomads as an unwelcome intrusion of the organized guild. I have always wondered whether the name was selected as a clumsy effort to allow the placement of a shard on the Plateau. The name itself is seen by some Nomads as sacrilege.

Many Nomads undoubtedly see the Y'Shai a symbol of the Moon Mage guild who was sent to protect guild property. By the nature of her position, Cherulisa is tied to the guild more than many of the Nomades. She also has a practical streak that recognizes the prudence of placing a guard on Dor'na'torna. However, it is likely that many among the Nomads are not pleased by the presence of another symbol of the organized Moon Mage guild.

Armifer

Re: Tales from the Windswept Peaks: Y'Shai · on 4/14/2009 3:17:59 AM >>I think as well that the Nomads might have peace with each other, but its more in a 'well, we'll leave each other alone' fashion.

Keep in mind that Kir Dor'na'torna happened ~1,000 years ago. Most Nomads know who they're descended from and who shot who's great grandpa, as an expression of the veneration of their ancestors, but they've been mingling for a long time.

Antipathy towards guild politics can be traced back to something else. The Shamans are in a unique position of representing not just an organization (such as the Celestians) or a faith (such as the G'nar Pethians), but a small nation. The Moon Mages among the tribes are spiritualists, wise men, and sometimes leaders, but the tribes are composed of a lot of people that have as little to do with the Moon Mage Guild as someone walking down the street in Crossing.

Given their family bonds and isolation, the Shamans on the steppe have a tendency to think of themselves as Nomads first and Moon Mages a distant second. However, there's more than enough of them active in the guild power structure and running around out in the provinces to remain a viable sect.

-Armifer <Kvlt> Step 1: Want stuff! Step 2: Be ambitious! Step 3: Believe in the ability of your fellow man to carry you to heights you are too incompetent to reach alone.