Obviously killing the king is a major mythological no-no even when justified, but the main mistake made by MacBeth and his dear Lady was to kill him whilst being guests of his.
Breaking the rules of hospitality!
Any Orlanthi Thane wishing to go down this route would be in trouble right from the start. It would be quite interesting watching the new king go through an Orlanth-Rex initiation ritual knowing that he has violated one of the main virtues he is now sworn to uphold and enforce.
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