Re: More non-Heortling Humakti

From: Jeff Richard <richaje_at_...>
Date: Sat, 30 Apr 2005 17:43:29 -0000

> > Again, as the author of that unofficial theory, it actually
doesn't
> > make sense on its own terms. Arkat became a Humakti *after*
rescued
> > by Harmast and long after the demise of Lokomoko. The main
> > purpose of
> > the severence is to sever Arkat from his Malkioni past - not
from
> > Orlanth and Harmast.
>
> Okay, so I may have to work a little harder on my justifications
if these
> nasty facts are going to get in the way...

I came up with my theory back when I assumed that Lokomoko was defeated after Harmast's LBQ. Turns out that Lokomoko was defeated at the Battle of the Verge - same time as Harmast was successfully initiated. That chronology just doesn't work - as a result, Arkat had no need at all to sever himself from Orlanth. He did have a need to sever himself from his old ties and essence-self. And to be able to wield Death on a massive scale.  

> So what's your latest theory on the ways in which Arkat
substantially
> altered the cult of Humakt? And is it fun to game with?

Arkat was always very respectful of the gods he followed and the cults he joined - until he betrayed them. The hatred that exists between Humakti and Zorak Zoran probably was knocked up a notch as a result of Arkat leaving Humakt to become Kingtroll. Makla Mann was possibly the only Humakti leader to remain loyal to Arkat after the great Betrayal - and I suspect Makla Mann despised his liege, but remained loyal to him because of the oaths he swore. I think the Humakti truly despise Arkat - remembering him mainly as Kingtroll the Betrayer.

I think that is Arkat's legacy - he betrayed Humakt, stole his secrets and gave them to Zorak Zoran.

Jeff