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Telegram Sam
The Drones Club
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Posted - 2012.08.21 15:08:00 -
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I'm working on a story with Vherokior characters, so would like a little cultural background. Some months ago there were some threads here on the cultural and linguistic bases of the various races and subraces. Anyone have a link? Or new ideas on what cultural milieu Vherokior derive from? |
Wyke Mossari
Staner Industries
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Posted - 2012.08.22 05:35:00 -
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http://eve-search.com/search/Vherokior%20/forum/3524
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Telegram Sam
The Drones Club
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Posted - 2012.08.22 21:40:00 -
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Thanks Wyke. The various threads at the link all agree that Vherokior cultural/language is Nordic derived, like the rest of the Minmatar tribes. This was kind of interesting, though:
"Vherokior are another social tribe, and are traditionally lead by women: 'Vherokior females are famous for their shrewd business acumen. They tend to possess precisely the right mixture of intelligence and intuition to excel in both commerce and industry. Many are chosen to operate businesses run by the family clan, though under the watchful eye of the clan matriarch.' (Taken from http://wiki.eveonline.com/en/wiki/Vherokior)"
I'm not sure that the wiki quote implies that the tribe is lead by women, as the poster assumed. The fact that there's a clan matriarch doesn't mean that the matriarch actually leads the tribe. But the roles of Vherokior women in commerce and industry is interesting.
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Roga Dracor
Fury Lords Intergalactic Brotherhood
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Posted - 2012.08.28 12:32:00 -
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Most of my own studies have pointed to Vherokior being derived etymologically from Sverige and Verkopener, placing them nicely as Swedes. And incidentally shares etymology with the Hindu term vikrayinchu, both of which mean (salesman). But the clan logo points to Murugan, a Hindu, divine manifestation similar in sphere to Loki.
The clan is run by a male, Isardsund Urbrald, which does sound Nordic, to be sure. While females seem to be highly involved in commerce, I just don't see the run by a matriarch evidence.. |
Telegram Sam
The Drones Club
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Posted - 2012.08.28 14:25:00 -
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Brilliant, Roga. The ties fit nicely indeed. The clan symbol does resemble the Murugan icons. It seems that Murugan is associated with many things, including mysticism, bravery in battle, male children, commerce and thieves. Pretty suited to the mystical, commercial, and wide-travelling Vherokior. And the combination of cultures (Nordic and Indian) seems pretty typical of the New Eden milieu. |
Shaalira D'arc
Quantum Cats Syndicate
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Posted - 2012.08.29 03:23:00 -
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The Vherokior need their masks back. |
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