THE UNDEFEATED
Bryn'adûl | Dance of War
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
CONTENT INFORMATION
The content of this piece of media details the importance of dance in warfare within the culture of the Draelvasier and additionally the distinctions of dance and ritual among the subspecies of the Drael. Overall the Draelvasier typically practice these types of rituals previous to entrance into battle, regardless of race the dances are lead by the highest ranking member present in each individual occurrence.
DRAELVASIER -
Through the use of dance and song, the Draelvasier remind themselves of unity. That through their unity, they remain strong. Through unity, they uphold one and other to the oath of loyalty to the tenants and their Chieftain. The dance of war is used before entrance into combat, to remind Draelvasier of their duty to wipe out the plague of weakness. Every sect of the Draelvasier have hundreds of different Haka's and Songs they use in combat. Often times, some rituals will integrate both - emphasising on unity between the subspecies.
BAEDURIN -
Baedurin utilise a very physical form of expression in dance called a Haka. A Haka is a performance of incredibly vigorous movements, using arms to collide with other body parts and the stomping of feet in a rhythmic manner alongside repetitive chanting. This is their battle preparation, readying themselves for the fight to come and reminding themselves of the power of strength, unity and comradery in combat. Haka's vary from group to group, notably most 'brutal' in the case of Brutes. In tradition, the highest ranking Brute, Marauder or the Chieftain himself will begin the dance.
SRAELVUN -
The Sraelvun are the most tribal of the three subspecies, but few have traditions such as these. Most Sraelvun do not perform any form of rituals in this case.
AERAVALIN -
The Aeravalin emphasise their individuality through the practice of Throat-Singing, the Shamans in particular can use their Throat-Singing as a portion of their control of beasts. The Aeravalin use their incredibly deep registers to perform harrowing volumes of singing. The intent of Aeravalin throat singing is moreso not for themselves, but to be actively performed within earshot of their victims, unlike the Baedurin who psyche themselves up, the Aeravalin use Throat-Singing as a type of psychological warfare against their enemies.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The introduction of such rituals was first introduced by a group of Tribal Sraelvun hybrids in 842ABY. These Sraelvun were born of Aeravalin & Baedurin descent. They had attempted to get the edge on the Baedurin Warriors they had challenged for a place above the horde. The Baedurin Warriors responded in a similar fashion by mimicking creatures they had saw, such as the Rhivaks and Brumaks of the Bryn'adûl. Stomping their feet and chanting against the weakness of the impure to intimidate their opponents.
Following this, the Ish'makra saw the benefits of this and by the decree of the Chieftain the rituals of both Haka's and Throat Singing with introduced into warfare educational systems throughout the Bryn'adûl.
OUT OF CHARACTER INFORMATION
- Intent: To create an addition to the Draelvasier lore regarding War Rituals and further expansion on their dance culture.
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- Links: Hakas, Throat Singing
- Media Name: Dance of War
- Format: Inscription
- Distribution: Unique
- Length: Long
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- Author: Draelvasier
- Publisher: Draelvasier
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CONTENT INFORMATION
The content of this piece of media details the importance of dance in warfare within the culture of the Draelvasier and additionally the distinctions of dance and ritual among the subspecies of the Drael. Overall the Draelvasier typically practice these types of rituals previous to entrance into battle, regardless of race the dances are lead by the highest ranking member present in each individual occurrence.
DRAELVASIER -
Through the use of dance and song, the Draelvasier remind themselves of unity. That through their unity, they remain strong. Through unity, they uphold one and other to the oath of loyalty to the tenants and their Chieftain. The dance of war is used before entrance into combat, to remind Draelvasier of their duty to wipe out the plague of weakness. Every sect of the Draelvasier have hundreds of different Haka's and Songs they use in combat. Often times, some rituals will integrate both - emphasising on unity between the subspecies.
BAEDURIN -
Baedurin utilise a very physical form of expression in dance called a Haka. A Haka is a performance of incredibly vigorous movements, using arms to collide with other body parts and the stomping of feet in a rhythmic manner alongside repetitive chanting. This is their battle preparation, readying themselves for the fight to come and reminding themselves of the power of strength, unity and comradery in combat. Haka's vary from group to group, notably most 'brutal' in the case of Brutes. In tradition, the highest ranking Brute, Marauder or the Chieftain himself will begin the dance.
SRAELVUN -
The Sraelvun are the most tribal of the three subspecies, but few have traditions such as these. Most Sraelvun do not perform any form of rituals in this case.
AERAVALIN -
The Aeravalin emphasise their individuality through the practice of Throat-Singing, the Shamans in particular can use their Throat-Singing as a portion of their control of beasts. The Aeravalin use their incredibly deep registers to perform harrowing volumes of singing. The intent of Aeravalin throat singing is moreso not for themselves, but to be actively performed within earshot of their victims, unlike the Baedurin who psyche themselves up, the Aeravalin use Throat-Singing as a type of psychological warfare against their enemies.
HISTORICAL INFORMATION
The introduction of such rituals was first introduced by a group of Tribal Sraelvun hybrids in 842ABY. These Sraelvun were born of Aeravalin & Baedurin descent. They had attempted to get the edge on the Baedurin Warriors they had challenged for a place above the horde. The Baedurin Warriors responded in a similar fashion by mimicking creatures they had saw, such as the Rhivaks and Brumaks of the Bryn'adûl. Stomping their feet and chanting against the weakness of the impure to intimidate their opponents.
Following this, the Ish'makra saw the benefits of this and by the decree of the Chieftain the rituals of both Haka's and Throat Singing with introduced into warfare educational systems throughout the Bryn'adûl.
