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Would it be accurate to say that it is the sum of the components, not the components themselves, that make up a Mandalorian? That although any di'kut can follow orders of a strong leader, although many could make uj'ayli, although some still believe in family and honor, that it is our aliit, our skr...

I suppose, in my mind at least, the next logical question is: what should be the difference between being around a solid aruetii and being around a solid Mando'ad, be it at work or while relaxing? What is it that indicates "hey, that person must be a Mando" more than just mandakarla qualities in an ...

I was doing some work recently, and I thought to myself, "I think I could get more done if I wasn't so shabla cold." If it matters, I promptly fixed the problem. My question is: is it nu'mandakarla to say that? (perhaps that depends on motivation? If so, how do I stay motivated in the right way?) If...

Haar'chak! Ner osik, vod. Old writing habit. Fixed, now; still bold font. Seeing your care with the vials, Roderick smiles. The glass isn't too weak. You'd have to throw 'em to break 'em. As for detail, well, like I said, the more you tell me the more I pay. It just depends on the effect. If it tur...

Wait! Sorry! Flinging the door open, a young-faced human man with shaggy white hair and a long white coat rushes out to where your party stands. Everyone else is busy, and I need a favor. He holds up three small vials: one thick and amber-colored, another pink with rainbows reflected throughout the...

That said, would it be fair to take from that that, aruetii or Mando, any good relationship (not just romantic) is just about putting the other person first and not giving up on them? That as long as the two people agree to keep working on the relationship, the desired character traits (Mando or oth...

I think just one roll per 'encounter' is probably right. This does not mean I just tell you one thing; this is sort of like an expression of what your character is mainly thinking about. With your initial roll of 10, you would judge Eevon to be about 13 years old- though much more intelligent than ...

So you are saying that those traits are also highly valued among aruetiise? I guess my view might be inaccurate since the last time I thought about marriage as an aruetii was when I was a fairly young kid. I guess I am asking the question "how close to perfect do they have to be?" Shab, how close do...

Foreword: By no means am I closing conversation on other topics I (or others) have posed. My Question: I have met some people who dream about "prince charming" or some such osik, and it got me thinking. I know the Mando ideals (i.e. mandakarla), but nobody is a shining example of Mando-ness, especia...

With a 10, you think Crusty is pretty ambitious but probably is not naturally given to stepping on others to achieve his goals. Also, next time I would recommend specifying what a check is for. I got the impression he'd be back pretty soon. Noticing the small creature, Crusty looks like someone on ...

Speaking of a Mando's actions around aruetiise, I have been chewing this over for awhile. What the shab does a Mando do when he/she blows osik up? You know, that moment when you go "Haar'chak! I really just said/did that..."... I believe pretty much anyone who belongs to a small group associated wit...

Tip of the day: you can make a check with a twenty sided dice for more in-depth information. If you would like to make an Insight check, you add your sheet's Insight bonus or your Wisdom Modifier; you can also make other checks (I can PM you the list, but it should be easy to find online). After sh...

That's fine; the first thing I found out about this kind of thing is that asking questions is hardly ever a bad idea. And, to be honest, I am no pro at this. All of it is about making osik up as you go. The moss is darker and smoother than most, likely grown over top of the loosely set boards and i...

You live in the city of Minas, over a square mile large and cut off from the rest of the world by a huge wall. Well-off Elves and hardworking Humans call Minas their home, along with ill-favoured Half-elves and energetic Wildlings. Wildlings are nimble-built humanoids with triangular furred ears ato...

A few things before we start: 1. Just to be clear, I ask that the adventure is not interrupted. If you wish to participate, notify me and we can discuss possibly running another adventure. 2. Regardless of roleplaying, I ask that players respect the in-game world as they would the real world. Some c...

I am hardly suggesting any Mando'ad be loyal to a country purely because he or she lives there. Actually, I was saying that a Mando buir would choose a place to live that would, hopefully, be a country worth fighting for if the need arose. So not any country. I like the idea of sticking to the tried...

That makes sense. Whatever country a Mando's family lives in in the first place should be worth fighting for, and, much as I like Mando food and such, the Resol'nare are really the focal point of it all. It's definitely a different cultural mix for each of the Mando'ade, especially with quite a few ...

Alright, I was thinking about this the other day. What about being Mandalorian when you're born in a different country (pretty well all of us)? Where does allegiance lie? Both? Mandalore? Being one but appreciating the other? Being one and incorporating the other, too (what I did when I first knew a...

I agree, Vlet. If a practical method is no longer practical, it's a useless tradition. It's not bad, but it's not really Mando. I'll also note that it seems to me the intention of that part of the resol'nare was to say that if there's somebody leading a cause you really believe in (pastor or parent,...

I also believe what you're saying makes sense. It's the whole Jusik or Skirata approach choice. Skirata is not at all at peace, but his passion has self-discipline and that discipline prevents need for a well-ordered government (by well-ordered, I meant more of "big government" or tradition dictatin...