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Post by Daubee on Mar 12, 2008 18:26:59 GMT -5
Signal for peace…,
“And on its mast, round and of painted wood, had hung the white shield . . . that it came in peace.”
Marauders of Gor, ages 30 - 31
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Post by Daubee on Dec 12, 2012 23:10:41 GMT -5
He then raised a spear and set it, like the shield, at his feet. This gesture is a military convention employed by commanders on Gor when calling for a parley or conference. It signifies a truce, literally the temporary putting aside of weapons. In surrender, on the other hand, the shield straps and the shaft of the spear are broken, indicating that the vanquished has disarmed himself and places himself at the mercy of the conqueror.
Tarnsman of Gor, page 187
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Post by Daubee on Dec 12, 2012 23:11:15 GMT -5
“. . .the Tarn Keeper and the Saddle Maker cried out, and began to stamp their feet in the dust and pound their fists against their left shoulders. Then others watching cried out in glee. I myself removed my sword from its sheath and with it struck my shield.”
Assassin of Gor, page 36
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Post by Daubee on Dec 12, 2012 23:11:48 GMT -5
What shield is at his mast? called the Forkbeard. The red shield, called the lookout.
Marauders of Gor, page 70
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