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> to join a better cult.
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> [lunar]
Well, at least you admit Doburdun *is* the better cult.
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But seriously, you missed from your list
- part of a lunarised tribe
- unable to worship Orlanth and just plain beat
They'd be wrong, of course, but I'm sure it's hwo the quislings could sleep
at night.
I think a lot of Orlanthi will take the Doburdun option during
Fimbulwinter...
But the other thing to realise is that Doburdun isn't just Orlanth with a
fake nose and a wig as some folks have implied elsewhere; "Hey, if they're
both storm deities, they're both the same deity, deep down!" That way lies
godlearnerism, madnes, and, well, just being plain wrong. Orlanth isn't just
the storm, he is also King of the Storm tribe, thief, hunter, lover,
freebooter, conquereor.... oh hang on, that's Conan.
But sure, some 7 mums missionaries will be trying to put across the "Oh,
he's a storm god, husband of Ernalda, what more do you want?" line. Not even
they believe it, because Orlanth is identified with Rebellus Terminus in
their myths, which is exactly why they want to supress him. Okay, ONE reason
why.
Because if he really was Orlanth, wouldn't he be outlawed too?
Doburdun worshippers in an Orlanth tribe would be like Blairistas turning
up at a scoialist worker rally, "Oh yes, I'm still a great believer in
social justice, but we have to face up to the realities of the
situation...." THWACK!