Collective Inaction

I mentioned that I was puzzled by the reaction of the Tribe when Kruega returned to them safely after his unexpected venture into Elwynn Forest.

Though Kruega stood there with little more than his underthings, and mentioned he had not the money to pay for a flight home, none of the Tribe offered to take him on their own transport. Thus, I did. This I had thought, after determining that he was not damaged, would be the next clear goal in restoring him. To ensure that he was taken back to guarded lands, and reunited him with his possessions and funds.

But it seems that this goal, as with many other proprieties and good manners, I am more concerned with details than most.

For a time I have considered this, and believe that it may be due to there being so many members of the Tribe. They form a collective of individuals that pool and share responsibility. The more that share, the less is required of each individually. This expands to the extent that some may decide not to contribute at all, because they assume that another will fulfill the task. Thus, someone like Kruega, who is well liked, may have his needs forgotten.

It is similar to when a man does not offer his cloak to a lady that is shivering with cold. It may seem to be a small matter, but is involved in a greater tapestry. I may notice these smaller weaves because Viere’s neglect trained me to pay mind to basic logistics and priorities, and to abandon stratospheric goals for the sake of survival. To not rely on any other to provide what I lacked.

The Tribe faces a great challenge now, and cannot ignore details by depending on the collective. Each must show strength. And consider those aside from themselves.