samanthaweltzin [2010-12-09 05:04:18 +0000 UTC]
So is her blood blue or something, then? Or do they not take that into account with the taboo?
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1IDeity In reply to samanthaweltzin [2010-12-09 18:11:00 +0000 UTC]
No, Blinez blood is red, like most others.
It's a symbol of rebellion. Blinez who wear red are considered dangerous criminals. Thing is, they wear it willingly. It's not bound to them or anything.
Think of it like a gang sign. They wear it to symbolize what they stand for despite the possibility of retaliation from the authorities.
Unlike gangs, Blinez warriors who wear red don't organize often. They're as congregated as the common criminal, but they're usually extremely dangerous because most of the red-wearers have previous military training.
In fact, most red-wearers are warriors that left the military.
Blinez can't speak, so they learn to fight as one unit, one body. They rely on each other in combat for the attack. The warriors that become more independent usually leave the military and become mercenaries or criminals.
They wear the red as a sign of their independence, but it also is considered a big middle finger to the government. Red-wearers are usually hunted down by the authorities for their rebellion.
Sorry for making such a long comment, but I think I clearly explained it.
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samanthaweltzin In reply to 1IDeity [2010-12-10 01:04:24 +0000 UTC]
*Nods.* Yeah. I get it now, although you could have said, "Symbolic, like gang colors. It's not forced upon them either." But that's okay! You covered all bases.
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