GallantJul 13, 2014Jul 13, 2014 at 05:11 PM
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The Temple of Two-Moons Dance is a legendary place of philosophical study and martial training in northern Elsweyr. It dates back to the First Era at the latest, when the Khajiiti kingdom "Ne Quin-al" (now called Anequina) was known to trade the mighty graduates of the Temple to other Khajiiti kingdoms in return for various needs.
For untold years, it has been the finest training ground for combat in all of Tamriel. Masters of the Two-Moons Dance have designed a prescribed course of training over many years in accordance with the Riddle'Thar, and the observances of the Khajiit divines. Many begin their training as children. The training is mental as much as physical, and one of the most important lessons in their curriculum is to reject one's vanity. Students at the highest level possess such a degree of power and skill that few can best them in combat, even with the aid of magic. At the completion of their studies, students partake in a festival consisting of competitions in both debate and combat, then either go out into the world or become teachers themselves.
As the moons have many faces, so do those who Dance beneath them, and it is difficult to accurately track the effect that the Temple of Two-Moons Dance has had upon the Khajiit war-fighting, the political mindset of the Mane, or of the clans.
In its most public face, the Temple maintain a relative detachment from clan politics, but have come to hold special significance with the Mane as treasured advisers, warriors, and some suspect spies and informants as well.
For untold years, it has been the finest training ground for combat in all of Tamriel. Masters of the Two-Moons Dance have designed a prescribed course of training over many years in accordance with the Riddle'Thar, and the observances of the Khajiit divines. Many begin their training as children. The training is mental as much as physical, and one of the most important lessons in their curriculum is to reject one's vanity. Students at the highest level possess such a degree of power and skill that few can best them in combat, even with the aid of magic. At the completion of their studies, students partake in a festival consisting of competitions in both debate and combat, then either go out into the world or become teachers themselves.
As the moons have many faces, so do those who Dance beneath them, and it is difficult to accurately track the effect that the Temple of Two-Moons Dance has had upon the Khajiit war-fighting, the political mindset of the Mane, or of the clans.
In its most public face, the Temple maintain a relative detachment from clan politics, but have come to hold special significance with the Mane as treasured advisers, warriors, and some suspect spies and informants as well.
This is a Player organization, rather than an NPC one, so NPC rules (manditory death-acceptance) are not in effect.
I have created this storyline/plotline in order to put a face to the small group that is already gathering around it, or at least, a similar concept. I am also introducing it as a way to sort of put a light to some Khajiit lore, since it seems to be something that other people are interested in, as well as myself.
It is also very-interesting to note that a sort of 'Moon-Cant' has sprung up within the tiny group, and I would like to call on their assistance in creating a small codebook to document its use.
Please do not reply to this thread unless you are a Chronicler, or have specific permission from the founder (me). This is not to discourage roleplay, but rather to establish the thread as an account of sorts, like some of the other, similar threads are.
Apply in-game, and in-character.
Edited Jul 26, 2014 at 06:45 PM by 0