Yes. You're at the threshold of understanding how Glorantha works. Many good roleplayers drop out at this point and go to a game with clear absolute truths. Glorantha is more interesting, IMHO. Oddly enough, the stories of Arkat and Nysalor apply to this struggle.
> Knowing the myth tells you only what the people who believe
> the myth thought peacemakers did in myth; that does not
> necessarily suggest that they also believe that is an
> appropriate behaviour in the real world with real swords and
> blankets.
Most people behave in the mythically correct manner, most of the time. They do have free will, but using it is a struggle. (Thus the game mechanic - you have to overcome a resistance.) The myths describe the social fabric, the shared beliefs of the people. If everybody 'knows' the effect of throwing rugs, then throwing rugs will work.
Pete McAveney
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