[quote=NewSun]
Sure, but even monkey colonies have bloody disputes; and due to safety in numbers, I think any large gathering would pose a threat to bandits and pirates through numbers alone. And absolutely, I don't doubt they have huge political sway, some areas more than others, especially the more 'cultured' parts of Enduwin, but looking at this from a solely intimidation standpoint, their very nature would probably not be outwardly threatening to anyone. For example, compare what it would be like to see two groups walking down the street: a group of 1000 singers and dancers, some of whom may have had martial arts training (not that you'd ever know by looking at them) and a group of 30 well armed soldiers with rifles, grenades, the whole works. At first glance, i'd definitely be much more afraid of the soldiers because they look more likely to just shoot me in the face and be done with it. Both groups would be capable of skinning you alive if they wanted, but i'm always going to run away from the scariest first.
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I agree, my entire argument is everyone needs to stop Assuming.

Assuming OOC, before you even see Naeri in action. I mean, this is fantasy, and as role players you should understand weird things happen that baffle the mind :0. May I remind you of werecats in Eragon. Unassuming but very dangerous.