Talk:Lanahh'zhra

Claw Sharpening Taboo Talk

I'd could actually argue this point --> Sharpening claws. <-- Is there any IG or even GM statements to this affect? As an old time s'kra player it was always debated amongst the players that it is a player taboo, not a real IG/GM thing. I'd say maybe based on player perception that sharpening ones claws is taboo but not having any IG reference or even GM input on the matter. Appreciate any reference from them/IG per this matter. PURHEART (talk) 12:35, 1 August 2021 (CDT) aka the original & current player of Elizzibiana

It most likely originated from players, but there are some in game GM-supplied sources that speak on it. Introduction to S'Kra Anatomy (book) has a blurb at the bottom. S'Kra Mur Physiology has what looks like player comments and GM Basilisc's comments about the origin of it as well. Hope that helps! --SPICYDIAPSID 1810 01-AUG-2021 (UTC)

Yes it does but it still contradicts itself if I am reading the sources you gave correctly. I'll concede the point because of this line thats there >Note that these are just general guidelines but should be taken to heart.<
Considering I know of quite a few S'kra IG that are ahh mated to non S'kra the point is becoming very moot, my guess is they either don't know or really care anyways. And since Elizz carries both the lanahh'zhra title & a styled lanahh'zhra'naarti, she'll just keep on sharpening her claws. Thanks Spicy -- PURHEART (talk) 18:08, 1 August 2021 (CDT)

I'm always going to urge that people roleplay in the manner that suites their character best. As for the sources, I'm inclined to follow the in book, which states...

Formed of a relatively soft but quite dense substance [...] S'Kra in fact keep these claws blunted as to grow them out too far is not only considered uncouth, but also causes the older claw material to be increasingly subject to chipping or snapping, which can be quite painful. [...] Thus the sanding of the claws is not only aesthetic, but quite practical.

Over all, I'd say this gives perfect allowance for someone to sharpen them or to keep them blunt. The wording only states that keeping them long is "uncouth," which makes sense considering the description of the material of the claws themselves: `relatively soft but quite dense substance.` The indication of "keeping them blunt" could mean a lack of sharpening, but could also be a notation on the length only. It probably is unlikely to see sharpened, short claws in `polite society`, but I do not believe that it would be out of the question to see them in any major city. Aesthetics and fashion, after all, are transitory.

In short, yes, you should never look at notes on culture as a strict rulebook on how to play. That would be boring! --SPICYDIAPSID 0310 01-AUG-2021 (UTC)