snakevin said:
Hey guys, I have recently found out, I want to be a barbarian, can you guys help me make a list of things I should achieve to help attain barbarian status?
The most important part of being a barbarian is to not abide by any restrictions on your person and never compromise who you are. This applies firstly to your cognitive processes. When you feel something, let it out. This does not mean you can not restrict yourself for the sake of others, for the barbarian can have as much morals as anyone else, but you must not ever suppress it. Revel in all emotion and draw strength from it. This goes for being sad as well; a barbarian knows no fear for doing anything, even crying manly tears.
Furthermore, a barbarian is a rebel. They question traditions, rules and authorities, but this does not mean they can not follow a leader. It simply means they will not accept things as they are just like that. A state of things must be earned through willpower. This brings me to the third point.
A barbarian never seeks the easy way out. Hardship tempers the body and soul, and strength is the only thing the barbarian will truly respect. When things get too comfortable, the barbarian rattles the cage and keeps on pushing.
After that, you'll be too much man for pants.
Edit: Take it from a Viking.