| Zachary W Anderson |
(I'm not sure if an adjective has been created yet, I'm using "Golarian" to mean "from Golarion".)
Reading through "Hell's Rebels" got me thinking about how the Dottari would salute each other (and how the heroes would act if trying to infiltrate). I'm thinking since the rise of Thrune the Chelish military cross their arms over their head, symbolic of being in thrall to their superiors. As an added game rule it could detect as a minor evil act when done in the presence of a diabolic aura: A devil, a bishop of Asmodeus, an infernal shrine, and so on. Nothing horrible, but a death of a thousand needles if done over a dozen years.
Despite the chaining, I see Nidal as completely different: Maybe they bare their throat or chest, speaking to both their primitive forebears and the Prince in Chains.
Any other ideas for military salutes?
Not-Asia and not-Vikings could very well use their analogs for greetings, and we have snippets here and there about what's said, but what do they physically do to greet each other? Spit on the ground? Kiss both cheeks? Bodyslam?
If there are specific references, I'd love to see source material as well. As JJ keeps mentioning, there's a LOT to keep in one's head.