Gypsy     

POLAR Race Marshal:  Bob Bobbington

Download the Official NERO international Race Packet as a PDF here.

Unlike other races that are distinguished by physical features, gypsies are defined by costume, behavior, and culture. To be a gypsy means to be boisterous, extroverted, and larger than life. Gypsies, a fiery and passionate race, love to dance and sing.

The most important aspect of gypsy life is family. The gypsies (or Romani as they call themselves) have enormous loyalty to their people, treating each as a family member and referring to them as "brother" or "sister."

Many gypsy tribes may coexist in the same area, each being ruled by its own Bandoleer or "Prince/Princess." There is a Gypsy King but quite often this figure is far removed from normal gypsy life and has no great influence over the local tribes. Usually a gypsy tribe will have its own distinctive predominate color or marking, used to differentiate itself from other tribes in the area.

Gypsies can bestow or remove Gypsy Curse which is limited by the Gypsy Code of Honor. The Gypsy Code of Honor requires that a gypsy be always honest and trustworthy among members of his or her own tribe. The gypsy will support the other tribe members and will do whatever it takes to help (including lying to, stealing from, cursing or killing non-tribe members).

The Gypsy Code of Honor means respecting the actions of fellow gypsies as well. If a gypsy throws a Gypsy Curse on someone, it had better be for a good reason (otherwise, the recipient might take action against the entire tribe). If there was a good reason, then the entire tribe will support that gypsy.

For more information on this race, please download the NERO International race packet at the top of this page, e-mail the race marshal or find out in game!