Jun-11-2010, 01:36 PM (UTC)
As Nuytsia said pretty sure its just a simple pony tail. Though from what I've gathered its normally not that long. I really dont have any clue in what exactly it means or how the "warriors tail" originated but I know in Japan, when the samurai were popular. The warriors tail meant alot to them. And getting it cut off was almost like them loosing a life or a part of them. Sorta the ultimate shame.(Though I could be making this all up, just something I remember XD)
As for going bald I doubt it'd matter to much. At least in Buckkeep. There it seems a warriors tale is more something that they.. choose? to have. From what I remember fitz styled his hair that way after his first proper battle or kill? But he didn't always style it that way when fighting.
Actually I'd honestly say its just a good way to keep your hair out of your eyes when you dont want to get a hair cut XD
As for going bald I doubt it'd matter to much. At least in Buckkeep. There it seems a warriors tale is more something that they.. choose? to have. From what I remember fitz styled his hair that way after his first proper battle or kill? But he didn't always style it that way when fighting.
Actually I'd honestly say its just a good way to keep your hair out of your eyes when you dont want to get a hair cut XD