There seems to be some level of consensus that HeroQuests require
large scale backing to be successful, counted in numbers of keen
worshippers along for the spiritual ride. Do people agree on this?
Being something of a Michel Moorcock, 'kill the gods' (eg. Elric or
Corum) fan, I like the idea that individuals can act without the
support of huge cults. You could argue that a figure like Elric,
being a figure of legend in his own time, has the tacit or
subconscious support of much of his world. To phrase it another
way - is renown or 'legendary status' a good substitute for
followers or fellow initiates?
I would also argue against a one-to-one mechanic for calculating the
support you get per worshipper because big empires always win that way
which is boring. Can anyone comment? For example, a lot of bored Dara
Happans secure within the support of the empire might provide a lot
less HQ boosting that a bunch of desperate Sartarites? So - readers of
the recent runes (new GS books)- consult your sources and illuminate
me!
James Wadsley.