From: Carlson, Pam (carlsonp@wdni.com)
Date: Thu 03 Jul 1997 - 00:35:00 EEST
Shannon! Thanks for the smaller digests. Are you coming to Victoria?
If so, I'll buy ya a beer...
Lunar occupation of Orlanth
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I'd like to add that it's important to remember that there are no mass
media in Glorantha. So what if the Lunars raze an Orlanth temple in
Northern Heortland, and announce it in Boldhome as a scare tactic? How
long will it be before the Orlanthi in Scylilla hear of it? Who's to
say they won't think: "Ah, those southern types worship Orlanth all
wrong, anyway. Why should we get upset and go attack the Provincial
Garrison? Heck, my sister's married to one of the lieutenants!"
Rather than being motivated by vague societal values of freedom and
cultural identity, I would bet that most rebellion in the provinces
would be sparked by ambitious individuals trying to overthrow the
current "Lunar-loving" chieftains. Old fashioned ideals would merely be
a rabble rousing point - much like the infamous
"anti-government/pro-freedom" groups here in the US. Not recognizing
the authority of government is a great ploy to justify to cashing bad
checks and intimidating the neighbors.
Pam
("What... spend money on computer stuff?!?)
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