Editing Midnight RPG - Chapter 37.834 (section)

=== Kyuad ===

: ''Beautiful stuff, Andrew.  Very well-written.''

: ''Kyuad has 3 ranks in Orcish now, so could you please detail the meaning of "Dulugolauk," if Kyuad would probably understand its meaning?  Also,could you please provide a pronunciation guide to that name?  Is it (DOO-loo-go-LOCK) or (duh-luh-GO-laowk) or something else entirely?  Is there any way to shorten it to 3 syllables?  We'll have to say this a lot.''

: ''I just watched '''Patton''' recently.  GREAT movie.  The attitude that he has about what it means to be a soldier is beautiful.  You should watch it, especially because I see Durgaz as having a bit of his attitude.  Especially in the "private-slapping incident."  Some of my comments here reflect Patton's honor and respect for those who faught selflessly and with great courage.''

: ''To give you a synopsis of the following: "Orcs should be like Klingons, not crocodiles."  You know, disagree or not, that's my message.''


'''"You'll forgive my lack of understanding in the ways that armies and soldiers function.  I am glad that we have your expertise; our efforts would be far more hindered without you, on whom we greatly rely.

'''"However, we do have a bit of a problem on our hands.  The Shadow has an almost unlimited supply of orc soldiers.  Our supply is currently fixed, and it is unclear as to when we can recruit more.  I'm not sure that, to borrow your forging example, we can afford to chip off scraps to get to the good metal,"''' Kyuad continues.  ''"Or mettle..."'' he mutters to himself.  '''"The forge will need to heat them to the point of flexibility, and then it will be up to you to hammer them back into the shape they need to take, losing as little as possible to the fire."'''

'''"Furthermore, What has worked for orc commanders before may not be wise for us.  Those who do not perform as you like immediately are certainly a detriment to the Dulugolauk as a whole - is it a fist?  But the loss of even one is bound to be dearly felt.  I feel as though treating their deficiencies as opportunities for further education in the right... the ''new'' way to do things would better serve our long-term goals than simple disposal.'''

'''"Do not forget something.  The reason that they fight against the Shadow is not simply because the Shadow is the enemy and what is done in the name of the Shadow is ''bad'' somehow.  This way of thinking lasts only through a battle.  They must be given a reason to care that bad things are done to themselves and others.'''

'''"The work of the legates that has been so successful in the past, even to the point of becoming a main element of the orcish culture itself, is the idea that individuals don't ''matter''.  Without the concept that an orc is as valuable a person as a rich sarcosan landowner, an elven defender, or a halfling slave, the evils that are done to others will continue to be of no consequence to these Dulugolauk.'''

'''"So it matters to the future of our fight against Izrador that the orcs that you can rally against the Shadow understand that they have worth and value.  They are ''not'' merely a disposable asset to their commanders.  Each and every one deserves respect - not because they are orc, this would be mere racism - but because those who deserve respect are courageous warriors who serve with selfless bravery and passion.  Change this dynamic, and even a gnome standing against the Shadow with horse whip in hand and no prayer of survival becomes a valuable warrior worthy of respect."'''