Has the aspect of Eurmal as a hero been dropped? I thought Eurmal was a key person in the Lightbringer's quest, and essentially was feeling quilty about the suffering he had caused.
I think people misinterpreted my point about Eurmali being adept at guerilla warfare in Sartar. I did not say that they are necessarily working for any particular clan or tribe or agenda - I believe I indicated the opposite. They would essentially be out to create havoc for the Lunar establishment, probably getting a kick out of the confusion they would cause. Isn't this typical Eurmali? Would it be a double-edged sword - yes. Would they work for or take orders from any leadership on the anti-Lunar side - no. Would they work from a logical detailed plan and coordinate actions - of course not. Would it be a true guerilla action in the common terms - obviously not. The *warfare* the Eurmali would conduct would be much more obnoxious and much less militant. Maybe they continuouly spred rumors and back them up with grand tricks. Maybe they trick a band of Broos to attack a Lunar patrol or caravan.
I am sure someone would argue that they are just as likely to do the same kind of things to the Orlanthi themselves. This is partly true - but don't the Orlanthi (or at least Orlanth) maintain some control over the Eurmali? In any case, there is much more of a link with the Orlanthi than with the Lunars. I contend that the Eurmali in Sartar have it both ways under Lunar rule. They can be seen as unlikely heroes to their own people (the Orlanthi) and still carry on their uncivilized behaviour against the Lunars.
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