THE UNDEFEATED
The Draelvasier are, in many ways, more primitive than other species in the Galaxy. The way they communicate for example without the mind stones in social/cultural instances is more basic and blunt. Especially when regarding newly met Draelvasier or speaking to an elder or higher ranking Drael.
This began naturally in roleplay with slamming the fist into a chest, with many of us picking it up as a general all-purpose show of acknolwedgement or respect. I want to expand on that here;
Socially, it is VERY rare for Draelvasier to touch. Therefore it carries meaning. Through the mind stones, they can share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Physical touch can make it easier to communicate more complex ideas through the mind stones.
- To grasp another Drael by the shoulders is to add great weight to whatever it is that is to be done or said. It's a show of sincerity.
- To kneel in front of another Draelvasier, is to show submission or respect. In addition, extending an open palm with a raised arm when kneeling shows trust and loyalty through vulnerability. The Drael being knelt to, if reciprocating the submissive display would lightly touch the open palm as an acknowledgment of the display.
- Firmly grasping another Drael by their wrist, is a show of brotherhood. But is only considered sincere when the eyes are met.
- In a gathering of Draelvasier, all are expected to sit when the Chieftain sits and not to rise before he does or tells them to. To stand without permission is disrespectful and in some contexts, a challenge.
- Maintaining eye contact is contextually either aggressive or respectful. When showing submission a Drael must avert their eyes until acknowledged. Otherwise, they aren't respecting the authority of whoever the acknowledgment is coming from.
- Touching one forehead to another, is familial. The greatest expression of a bond between two Draelvasier.
This began naturally in roleplay with slamming the fist into a chest, with many of us picking it up as a general all-purpose show of acknolwedgement or respect. I want to expand on that here;
Socially, it is VERY rare for Draelvasier to touch. Therefore it carries meaning. Through the mind stones, they can share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas. Physical touch can make it easier to communicate more complex ideas through the mind stones.
- To grasp another Drael by the shoulders is to add great weight to whatever it is that is to be done or said. It's a show of sincerity.
- To kneel in front of another Draelvasier, is to show submission or respect. In addition, extending an open palm with a raised arm when kneeling shows trust and loyalty through vulnerability. The Drael being knelt to, if reciprocating the submissive display would lightly touch the open palm as an acknowledgment of the display.
- Firmly grasping another Drael by their wrist, is a show of brotherhood. But is only considered sincere when the eyes are met.
- In a gathering of Draelvasier, all are expected to sit when the Chieftain sits and not to rise before he does or tells them to. To stand without permission is disrespectful and in some contexts, a challenge.
- Maintaining eye contact is contextually either aggressive or respectful. When showing submission a Drael must avert their eyes until acknowledged. Otherwise, they aren't respecting the authority of whoever the acknowledgment is coming from.
- Touching one forehead to another, is familial. The greatest expression of a bond between two Draelvasier.