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New Subforums
So, one of the things that has changed in the new site is that the new PSF is visible to everyone. This provides us an opportunity and so, this morning I've created some subforums in there - for completed / approved threads....
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While the Tunawa people are, by and large, a peaceful and good natured bunch, even the most peaceful creature when pushed into a coner will have little choice but to defend itself. With the penchant for slavers to capture tunawa and make raids on their...
In development by Defiance mage and unarmed combat practitioner Balthazar Black, this martial art form focuses around quick, offensive strikes with very few defensive maneuvers. The actual moves within the form vary from long sweeping kicks to quick punches with a...
This is a Biqaj martial art inspired by the form of struggle that they observe largely in marine life, and given fertile ground to develop in the rough and tumble play of childhood. It's a style focused mainly on escaping holds, grapples, snares and sweeps,...
Hunting is the trade of killing, trapping, and tracking animals. It is used for not only survival, but for sport. Those that live off of the land can use the basics of Hunting to kill their own food, and often have meager means of making all parts of a kill useful,...
Loosely translated from Lorien as Taloned-Wing Form, Glie-av Orien is a form of fighting developed by the Avriel specifically for unarmed and armed combat while on the wing. The roots of it's practice began as early as the creation of the Avriel, and reflects as much of a...
At no time while working with animals, is it more evident that the handler must be in tune with the needs, capabilities, mind and very spirit of the animal, than when they are at one in a task with the animal. And the handler is never more at one with an animal than when they are...
Overview:
Gambling is, simply put, the ability to play games of chance and to bet on games of skill. It includes as part of it the ability to calculate the odds and play the game within the rules. It also allows the individual to work outside the rules and engage in that...
The art of using pencil, chalk or other mediums to create drawings. Usually done on parchment, it should be noted that this is not the Painting skill ~ that is the art and skill of creating paintings on canvas or other surfaces....
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Fishing is one of the oldest skills in Idalos, a cornerstone of many civilizations. At the simplest of terms, it is the act of catching a fish, through a variety of means. But fishing is so much more than that. Fishing gives life to...
The creation of jewelry is an art that has existed since the beginning of civilization. Make no mistake that jewelry crafting is both an art and a craft that requires a combination of both creativity and meticulousness. Jewelry crafting is the act of creating ornaments...
At it’s core dancing is a method of physical communication that is used to convey meaning to others. By moving one's body in a coordinated effort in combination with a suitable piece of music, a dance is born.
The meaning of a dance can contain symbolic or simply aesthetic value....
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To give care is to provide what an individual needs in order to be safe and well. In terms of this skill, Caregiving means meeting needs and providing comfort. This is not medical care (that is covered in Medicine and Surgery), but...
Origins and Description
Loosely translated from Xanthea as protector ; Da’Riya is a gentle martial art that focuses on defense rather than offense. Da'Riya can take multiple different stylistic forms due to exposure with the different cultures of Idalos; however...
Simply put, cosmetology is the art of making a person more beautiful. No matter what your starting appearance, cosmetology enhances and exaggerates natural assets. Among thespians, nobility, the rich and those for whom appearance very much matters, this skill is a vital one....
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Etiquette is, fundamentally, the art and skill of behaving in a way which is expected for the social situation you are in. In each situation, it is vital that the character skilled in etiquette is aware of two things,...
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The skill, and art, of playing musical instruments. An instrument might be played in isolation or for an audience, as part of a group or alone. The context is different from pc to pc, but this skill is about...
Origins and Description
Loosely translated from Rakahi as merchant of death , Ki’Enaq is a brutal but highly tactical martial art that is utilized throughout the majority of Idalos. It was believed to have been initially developed for use in Etzos; first by the...
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Resistance is a physical ability to not be affected by poisons, toxins, diseases etc, either lessening or resisting completely the effects on the body. From alcohol to drugs used in torture, resistance is a skill which is useful...
The art of working with wood to create decorative and / or functional items. Woodworkers shape and decorate wood for a variety of uses, from house building to creating furniture or wooden sculptures. Those with the Woodworking...
Locks play a crucial role in life on Idalos. Without a way to keep things like doors, chests and shackles closed, things like privacy, security and imprisonment (or the illusions of them anyway) would be a distant dream, and would make civilizations far more dangerous places...
Surgery is the skill associated with treating illnesses, deformities, or wounds by utilizing different surgical methods. These methods can range from carefully administered stitches to the amputation of a major limb. Often these methods involve the use of tools and specialized...
Name : Gardening
The tending and harvesting of plants are all part of the skill and art of gardening. There are many different types of gardens that can be grown by a skilled gardener. However they can all be grown using the same basic principles and tools. All plants require water, light and a...
The production of sweet and / or savoury edible goods. It is important to distinguish between the two skills Baking and Cooking . Fundamentally, cooking refers to the preparation and production of edible items ranging from meals to...
The creation of food, hot or cold, sweet or savoury. It is important to distinguish between the two skills Baking and Cooking . Fundamentally, baking refers to the cooking in an oven of flour-based items (sweet or savoury) and also...
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