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Author:  Neil of Erk [ October 24th, 2009, 10:45 am ]
Post subject:  The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
Tek-Baan is the capital of a very Rome-like empire that dominates a world. Because of the empire's size, military force has become a large part of it's culture. So, that's all normal. Now the weird part: The Tek-Baanik military has an obsession with skulls. :shock:

It works like this: The high commander has the privilege of wearing a helmet made of a dragon skull. This is assuming that he has killed and carved the dragon himself.

Next, officers get to wear the skulls of a large, Ox-like creature. This creature is difficult to kill, and thus the helmet symbolizes the strength of it's wearer.

Average soldiers wear the skulls of smaller animals, generally based on their personal preference.

So, is this a little too weird, or perhaps not original enough?
Author:  Arias Mimetes [ October 24th, 2009, 2:20 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
I think it sounds like a pretty good idea.
The skulls are kind of a symbol of power. The larger the skull, the larger the animal that was killed, and the more respect that person might get.
Author:  PrincessoftheKing [ October 27th, 2009, 7:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
It's kind of creepy, but I think it's a good idea.
Is Tek-baan an evil city (or an evil military), or does it just have an obsession with skulls?
Author:  Arias Mimetes [ October 28th, 2009, 12:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
You do have a point. Skulls normally mean the person is evil, at least in manga. Although they could just be using the skulls as a sort of ranking device, without being evil.
Author:  PrincessoftheKing [ October 28th, 2009, 7:25 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
As long as the whole city doesn't have obsession with skulls, I think it would work.
Author:  Whythawye [ October 29th, 2009, 5:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
I, personally, like it a lot. I think that it should be a recurring theme, but not so recurring that it becomes clunky (the Veggietales Nineveh fish theme in the architecture and etc. was pretty good). Skill, tact, and craft are necessary, but it is not too hard to do. It sounds like you have the knack for it. :)

I think that it should be even more prevalent than just the city (to contradict PrincessoftheKing ;) ). I have a preoccupation with wanderers, clans, and creeds, and so I think the skull predominance should be reflected in the followers of the cult/creed of the city (which, of course, you definitely need). These can be recognized as they travel far from their walls by their insignia/emblazon on their hilt, pendant, etc. Make sense?
Author:  Neil of Erk [ October 30th, 2009, 7:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
Tek-Baan is an evil City-State (like Rome), which currently controls most of the known world.

Originally, the thinking behind the idea was that Tek-Baan is the center of the Empire's military hierarchy, and thus the source of large quantities of military stratagem. The plan behind the skulls what that they a) provide incentive for advancement and great deeds (the slaying of large creature) b) provide strong symbolism (Think of the roman eagle and red uniforms) and c) will allow for easy recognition by friend and foe.

The skull, however, cannot be the symbol of the city. The city is considered the center of reason and enlightenment, and therefor would be better represented by something other than a skull. The scholars feel that the skull is fitting for the military force, but not the city as a whole.

The 'cult/creed' of the city is emperor worship, and the worship of reason. Tek-Baan was greatly inspired by Rome, although I do raise some great difference, including the nature of Emperor Baan. I think, therefor, that a better symbol for the city is one that represents the emperor.
Author:  PrincessoftheKing [ October 30th, 2009, 8:11 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
That sounds better. Just needed some clarification. :)
Author:  Yehoshua [ February 17th, 2010, 12:42 pm ]
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I like it. It's rather creepy - but in a good kind of way :).
Author:  Ciela Rose [ February 17th, 2010, 2:45 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
Very fascinating, I love it. I think the skulls are a great symbol for an military which stands for death and decay (provided I read it right). I think this sounds very creative, in a good sort of way.
Author:  Varon [ July 22nd, 2010, 2:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
Interesting, very interesting. Perhaps a punishment and insult could be the destruction of the skull worn?
Author:  Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ July 22nd, 2010, 11:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
Maybe, since the military is obviously stronger than the scholars in the culture, maybe they could 'force' the skull onto the city's emblem...like maybe a skull with a feather pen through one eye or something. Or maybe the military could themselves be great scholars and put the 'scholar' mark on the emblem independently, without pressure from the scholars since they themselves are scholars. I don't know. :)

eruheran
Author:  Varon [ July 23rd, 2010, 8:10 am ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
I'd be interested in learning their tactics and strategies.
Author:  Neil of Erk [ August 10th, 2010, 7:28 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
eruheran wrote:
Maybe, since the military is obviously stronger than the scholars in the culture, maybe they could 'force' the skull onto the city's emblem...like maybe a skull with a feather pen through one eye or something. Or maybe the military could themselves be great scholars and put the 'scholar' mark on the emblem independently, without pressure from the scholars since they themselves are scholars. I don't know. :)

eruheran


Actually, it's the scholarly nature of the city that causes the military to choose the symbol of the skull.

You see, the scholars understood that a military needs to things above all else to prosper: a central symbol around which they could unite, and a demoralized enemy. The skull is a help in both departments. Nothing is more appropriate than a skull, it's fearsome, and it's simple.
Author:  Andrew Amnon Mimetes [ August 10th, 2010, 10:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: The Tek-Baanik Millitary Culture
That makes sense now. :)

eruheran
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