> Arkat never promised the Pelorians a rose garden so he cannot be
> said to have "betrayed their hopes"
Wasn't Arkat an Illuminate?
Wasn't the Bright Empire of Nysalor the enlightened, progressive state that first brought Illumination to the world?
Isn't it just a leetle bit disappointing when someone you've gone out of your way to spiritually enhance follows you home and kicks in your place, assisted by trolls?
(Or dragons, for that matter; but that was a coupla Ages later).
I agree with the literal sense of Peter's message, of course, but think a little wider and the Big Picture becomes apparent. To good Pelorian Illuminates, Arkat is just like Darth Vader: the promising student turned to the Dark Side. And if that's not a betrayal...?
Cheers, Nick
PS: I agree with the Chengster 100% on RW science not *necessarily* working in Glorantha. Where the RW effect would be inappropriate, it ain't so. (You can't hurt a troll just by bleeding on him, frex).
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