11-24-2009, 01:21 PM
First. And foremost.
Resources
http://www.wowpedia.org/Tauren
http://www.wowpedia.org/Taur-ahe
http://www.wowpedia.org/Mulgore
http://www.wowpedia.org/Horde
Now, I whole heartedly suggest reading those when making a Tauren. Yes, I've read 'em. Yes, they are informative. Yes, I'm making a version to attempt to shorten those, but they are still a good read.
Tauren History
Tauren, for all of their history, have only regaled their old tales oraly. This means, that rather than writing things down, they've shared their history by telling tales over the years. Sadly, this has caused a lot of tall tales, and inconsistancies with said tales.
It's speculated that they are as old as the Nightelves, and they were awoken upon the creation of Azeroth. They were said to have strong ties to nature and spirits from their conception, hence their druidic and shamanistic ways. It is speculated that they were taught by Cenarius in the ways of druidism, and had long forgot it till around the time after the Third War, in which they again established a connection into druidism. It is also speculated that they had a relationship with Cenarius, but he only -recently- taught them the ways of druidism, as an example of said inconsitancies.
However, deep in the Emerald Dream... there is proof of Tauren ancestory.
Meeting the Horde
For an unknown ammount of time, the Tauren where a nomadic culture, dedicated to hunting Kodo, and dedicating their time and work to the blessings of the Earthmother. Their "cities" only would stand for so long, as a constant dispute between them and the Centaur forced them to be constantly on the move.
Cairne Bloodhoof, however, took then incentive to welcome the Warlike Orcs to Kalimdor, and ask for their aid against the Centaur. And, upon their defeat, they became allies to the Orcs and the Darkspear Trolls, making the "new" Horde.
Not long after, Cairne set up "Thunder Bluff", upon a mesa for the refugees left from the fights with the Centaur, and soon it became their capital, and permanant home.
Tauren Culture
Tauren culture, again, is comprised upon a series of ancient myths, and beliefs. One of the main beliefs is in the Great Hunt. While they are peaceful in nature, they all seek identity in their Earth Mother, as well asa hunter on Azeroth, and this is true in all of their classes. (Except maybe Deathkights.)
Much like ancient native American's, the Tauren are taught not to waste, and to respect and make a relationship with the animals they hunt, hence their relationship with the mighty Kodo.
A Tauren's faith, is very base. It's an attunement to their Earthmother... to Azeroth.
Playing your Tauren
Ahh, the meat of the guide. TAUREN. Now, as has been stated, Tauren are a very traditonal and spritual race. Now, what does this mean for you, the player? It means that a typical Tauren would hold two values, faith and a need to survive off the land. This means, that they also wish to maintain the land, shunning races that seemingly taint it, namingly Gnomes, Dwarves, Goblins, and possibly humans.
See, your typical Tauren, while they are not neccisarily racist, they do bore hatred for those who hurt their Earthmother, so there would be tension in this area. This, should be kept in mind while people intereact with others on their Tauren.
As for most Horde races, a typical Tauren would be pretty darn accepting. HOWEVER, the Sin'Sholai would be met with a fair bit of mistrust or seemingly outright hostility. Reason being quite simple: They are traitors.
Now, when it comes to faith, and your tauren, you can see that there is a long line of ancient traditions, speculation, and hersay. The best thing to keep in mind, with all Tauren, is the involvement of the Earthmother and the Great Hunt. While Tauren are a peaceful race, theny hunt, and keep that going whether they be a Druid, or a Shaman. It's widely practiced, and revered.
Resources
http://www.wowpedia.org/Tauren
http://www.wowpedia.org/Taur-ahe
http://www.wowpedia.org/Mulgore
http://www.wowpedia.org/Horde
Now, I whole heartedly suggest reading those when making a Tauren. Yes, I've read 'em. Yes, they are informative. Yes, I'm making a version to attempt to shorten those, but they are still a good read.
Tauren History
Tauren, for all of their history, have only regaled their old tales oraly. This means, that rather than writing things down, they've shared their history by telling tales over the years. Sadly, this has caused a lot of tall tales, and inconsistancies with said tales.
It's speculated that they are as old as the Nightelves, and they were awoken upon the creation of Azeroth. They were said to have strong ties to nature and spirits from their conception, hence their druidic and shamanistic ways. It is speculated that they were taught by Cenarius in the ways of druidism, and had long forgot it till around the time after the Third War, in which they again established a connection into druidism. It is also speculated that they had a relationship with Cenarius, but he only -recently- taught them the ways of druidism, as an example of said inconsitancies.
However, deep in the Emerald Dream... there is proof of Tauren ancestory.
Meeting the Horde
For an unknown ammount of time, the Tauren where a nomadic culture, dedicated to hunting Kodo, and dedicating their time and work to the blessings of the Earthmother. Their "cities" only would stand for so long, as a constant dispute between them and the Centaur forced them to be constantly on the move.
Cairne Bloodhoof, however, took then incentive to welcome the Warlike Orcs to Kalimdor, and ask for their aid against the Centaur. And, upon their defeat, they became allies to the Orcs and the Darkspear Trolls, making the "new" Horde.
Not long after, Cairne set up "Thunder Bluff", upon a mesa for the refugees left from the fights with the Centaur, and soon it became their capital, and permanant home.
Tauren Culture
Tauren culture, again, is comprised upon a series of ancient myths, and beliefs. One of the main beliefs is in the Great Hunt. While they are peaceful in nature, they all seek identity in their Earth Mother, as well asa hunter on Azeroth, and this is true in all of their classes. (Except maybe Deathkights.)
Much like ancient native American's, the Tauren are taught not to waste, and to respect and make a relationship with the animals they hunt, hence their relationship with the mighty Kodo.
A Tauren's faith, is very base. It's an attunement to their Earthmother... to Azeroth.
Playing your Tauren
Ahh, the meat of the guide. TAUREN. Now, as has been stated, Tauren are a very traditonal and spritual race. Now, what does this mean for you, the player? It means that a typical Tauren would hold two values, faith and a need to survive off the land. This means, that they also wish to maintain the land, shunning races that seemingly taint it, namingly Gnomes, Dwarves, Goblins, and possibly humans.
See, your typical Tauren, while they are not neccisarily racist, they do bore hatred for those who hurt their Earthmother, so there would be tension in this area. This, should be kept in mind while people intereact with others on their Tauren.
As for most Horde races, a typical Tauren would be pretty darn accepting. HOWEVER, the Sin'Sholai would be met with a fair bit of mistrust or seemingly outright hostility. Reason being quite simple: They are traitors.
Now, when it comes to faith, and your tauren, you can see that there is a long line of ancient traditions, speculation, and hersay. The best thing to keep in mind, with all Tauren, is the involvement of the Earthmother and the Great Hunt. While Tauren are a peaceful race, theny hunt, and keep that going whether they be a Druid, or a Shaman. It's widely practiced, and revered.
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