[I mentioned a Humakti Code]
>[long tirade on origins and consequences of the Code snipped]
>These are all questions you have to ask when talking about some kind of
>absolute moral code which has certainly never existed in the RW so why
>would it exist in Glorantha?
We are not talking about an absolute moral code. We are talking about the Code a Humakti worshipper adheres to so that he can reach Humakt in his prayers. If he varies some elements of the code (like use poison), the chances are high that he will lose his connection with Humakt. Yes, variant paths to worshipping Humakt do exist but they do not exist in every direction.
>My take on it is that Swords are the ultimate of the God.
Funny, I thought that was meant to be da Heroes. In any case, the Sword's view of Humakt is largely dependant on what he was brought up. If he was reared on a diet of Death and Honor or Death in the Service of Life, then when he becomes a Sword, he will still have that viewpoint. He will *not* automatically degenerate into a sociopathic serial killer.
[Onslaught's Stats]
>Onslaught is about as far from a common fighting man as you can get.
He does not need superhuman statistics and equipment to do so. Far more convincing desperados could be made statwise.
>He is not invulnerable however, he has a relatively low POW
>compared to Anderidas maximum and he cannot have magic up all the
>time. It is quite conceivable for a well orchestrated attack to
>take him out in moments.
Using what praytell? Your standards of what passes for normal in Glorantha is amply illustrated by the remark that Onslaught's POW (of 20) is 'relatively low' compared to 'Anderidas' (who's he - another grossout?). Sure he can't have magic up all the time, but by the time I gotten to that stage, I probably have lost 50 maybe 60,000 men...
Me>>[Onslaught is too powerful]
>Er..I don't think so. I was talking to Sandy about this kind of thing a
>while ago and he postulated that Ralzakark would be a Dragon Pass Hero of
>Combat Rating (2) or at most (3) and thats including all his Sword Broo.
How much Rune Magic has Onslaught got compared to the big R? How many funky magic items (Warhelm, Dwarf enchanted armour, Weapons to dream about) has the big R got compared to Onslaught?
>I believe strongly that Argrath probably has several Onslaught type
>warriors serving him [etc]
I think Argrath has somewhat more *subtle* people serving him than Onslaught the Gross. You crafted him so that he's invincible, consistently killing 2 people in a round while holding off the other three who don't have a hope in hell of hurting him. I don't think even Argrath can pull of that trick (he sure didn't in the River of Cradles scenario - a comment is made there to the effect that 'Garrath' sometimes met a tough Lunar which took more than a couple of rounds to kill). My guess as to Argrath's stats would be a wee bit more tasteful than Onslaughts with something like the power level of Unicorn Emperor. Argrath according to DP is capable of taking out the Crimson Bat, but I strongly doubt that he (or Harrek for that matter) goes hand to hand with the thing on the battle field.
IMO the reason why Argrath is better in DP compared to Razalkark is that Argrath has more supporters and the quality of his Inner Ring is much higher.
End of Glorantha Digest V2 #520
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