This is a broad general topic, admittedly, but each one by itself would probably be too narrow for a rant. Thus, we’re doing it this way.

( Interesting, but not when they’re used as an escape clause )

Apologies that this is so late; I’ve had spotty Internet access for most of the last week and a half.

( So, on to the subject of nonhuman attributes- whether those be immortality or infinitely flexible stomachs )

And courtesans, harlots, streetwalkers, ladies of negotiable virtue, and other various hangers-on.

( Here we go )

So the little poll said, so shall it be.

( About both kinds )

Since this deals with attitudes, I won’t be addressing strategy and tactics here; it’s mostly about the social and cultural associations of battles, duels, and other methods of killing. Also, it has few separate points; most of the ideas I wanted to present are gathered together under general ones.

( You can’t swing that sword that way )

( So here we are )

This is meant to apply as broadly as possible-to normal animals, telcoms (telepathic companions), shapeshifters, and author-created fantasy animals. Some of it does assume that you’re writing from the animal’s point-of-view, but it could also be useful for describing them from the outside.

( So here we go )

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As threatened promised hinted at.

( Sure, sometimes it’s cool, but the problem is the frequency )

A few people have asked for a rant on mentors, so here it is.

( How to keep your teacher from becoming a pale imitation of Gandalf )