Re: Aranwyth origins

From: Peter Metcalfe <metcalph_at_...>
Date: Sat, 17 Mar 2001 15:09:20 +1300


Peter Nordstrand:

>As a matter of fact, the Aranwyth intrigue me. From
>where do they originate?

>I assume that they came from the south, like the rest
>of the Quivini. Are there other Elmal worshipping,
>semi-nomadic Heortlings somewhere in the Holy country,
>that they descend from? Or did they take up these
>practices later, when arriving in Dragon Pass?

I don't see any problem with Elmali in the Holy Country. And Aranwyth transhumance is probably an adaptation to the land they inhabit (this is no good for crops, let's herd sheep instead) rather than a aeon-old tradition.

--Peter Metcalfe

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