Bad Vibes V

[The Khajit mind is not engineered for self-reflection. We simply do what we do and let the world be damned. To put into words and rationalize our philosophy is foreign, and I cannot guarantee that even after reading this, you will understand us. Grasp this simple truth, "g'zi no vano thina walizz," "When I contradict myself, I am telling the truth."]

[We are the Kenrijra Krin "The Mercenary's Grin, "The Laugh of the Landless," and "The Smiling Scum" would all be fair translations. It is a derogatory expression, but it is amusing, so we have adopted it.]

[We have anger in our hearts but not on our faces. We fight for Elswer, but we do not ally ourselves with the Mane, who symbolizes our land. We believe in justice but do not follow laws.]

["Q'zi no vano thina valiee."]

[These are not rules, for there is no word for "rules" in Ta'agra. Call them our

"thizzrini" or "foolish concepts."]

[1. "Vaba Do'Shuth'do" -or- "It Is Good To Be Brave"]

[We are struggling against impossible odds against the very Empire of Tamriel. Our cause is the noblest cause of all: defense of home. If we fail, we betray our past and our future. Our dead are "Ri'sall,"ad," which may be interpreted as "martyrs" in the truest, best sense of that word which is so often misused. We honor their sacrifice and, beneath our smiles, mourn them deeply.]

[Our bravery most obviously shows in the smile that is the "Krin" part of our name. This does not mean that we walk about grinning like the idiotic, baboonish Imga of Valenwood. We simply are entertained by our adversary. We find an equal, fair fight tiresome in the extreme. We confidently smile because we know our victory in the end is assured. And we know our smiles drive our enemies insane.]

[2. "Vaba Maaszi Chalito" -or- "It Is Necessary To Run Away"]

[We are struggling against impossible odds against the very Empire of Tamriel. Honor is madness. Yes, we loved the Kenrijra Krin who died in brave battle against the forces of the Empire, but I guarantee you that each of those Ri'sallidad had an escape route he or she failed to use and died saying, "Damn."]

[When the great Senche-Raht comes to the Saimisil Steppes, he will find himself unable to hunt, unable to sleep, as the tiny Alfig leaps onto his back, biting him, and running off before he has a chance to turn his great body to face them. Eventually, though he may stubbornly hope to catch the Alfig, the Senche-Raht always leaves. They are our cousins, the Alfig, and we have adopted their strategy against the great tiger of Leyawin.]

[Do not ally yourself with the Kenrij if you yearn to be part of a mighty army, marching resolutely forth, for whom retreat is anathema. We will laugh at your suicidal idiocy as we slip into the reeds of the river and watch the inevitable slaughter.]

[3. "Eusozay Var Var" -or- "Enjoy Life"]

[Life is short. If you have not made love recently, please put down this book and take care of that with all haste. Find a wanton lass or a frisky lad, or several, in whatever combination your wise loins direct, and do not under any circumstances play hard to get. Our struggle against the colossal forces of oppression can wait.]

"You! You, Fluffy Trickster! It does not say that!" M'rissi says with indignation as she pulls the book from my hands before reading it herself.

Allowing me to enjoy her slowly slinking down and blushing fiercely as she tries to hide her embarrassment behind the book, "Does it say something else, Kitten?" I ask her teasingly.

"Just keep reading!" M'rissi says with a pout as she tosses the book back at me before settling back in.

[Good. Welcome back.]

[We Kenrijra Krin live and fight together, and know that Leyawin and the Empire will not give way very soon, likely not in our lifetimes. In the time we have, we do not want our closest comrades to be dour, dull, colorless, sober, and virginal. If we did, we would have joined the Emperor's Blades.]

[Do not begrudge us our lewd jokes, our bawdy, drunken nights, our moon sugar. They are the pleasures that Leyawin denies us, and so we take our good humor very seriously.]

[4. "Fusozay Var Dar" -or- "Kill Without Qualm"]

[Life is short. Very short, as many brave warriors learned when they have crossed the Kenrijra Krin. We fight dirty. If an enemy is facing us, we might consider our option, and even slip away if his sword looks too big. If his back is to us, however, I personally favor knocking him down, and then jumping on his neck where the bones snap with a gratifying crunch. Of course, it is up to you and your personal style.]

[5. "Absirr Durrarriss" -or- "We

Give Freely to the People"]

[Let us not forget our purpose. We are fighting for our families, the Khajiiti driven from the rich, fertile shores of Lake Makapi and the River Malapi, where they and their ancestors lived since time immemorial. It is our battle, but their tragedy. We must show them, lest they are swayed by other rhetoric, that we are fighting for them.]

[The Mane, The Emperor, and The Count can give speeches, pass laws, and, living life in the open, explain their positions andphilosophiess to their people to stave off the inevitable revolution. Extralegal entities, such as the Kenrijra Krin, must make our actions count for our words.]

[This means more than fighting the good fight, and having a laugh at our befuddled adversaries. It means engaging and seducing the people. Ours is not a military war, it is a political war. If the people rise up against our oppressors, they will retreat, and we will win.]

[Give to these people, whenever possible, gold,moon sugarar, and our strong arms, and though they hide, their hearts will be with us.]