> Neil, can you be clear as to whether you're objecting to the
> objective equation (which I maintain is Not So), or to the Orlanthi
> cultural belief? (Which is about as 'core' a Gloranthan fact as you're
> likely to come across.)
>
Neither.
My point of contention is how the Orlanthi cultural belief is sometimes portrayed as an objective fact, true in all Glorantha. The next time you, or anyone else, wants to introduce a chaotic baddy into an adventure, a myth, or anything else Gloranthan, stop for a moment and think whether you want a baddy, or a chaotic. Don't fall into the trap of thinking "Chaos = Evil", as has happened in the past.
> > So, remorseless killers that murder without a second thought
> > (Humakti) are OK, but village elders that sacrifice themselves so
> > their knowledge is not lost to the community (Thanatari) are evil?
>
> Who says Humakti are 'OK'? Not I. Thanatari are objectionable
> because in Orlanthi belief, their actions destroy victims' souls.
Yep. All Orlanthi think that Thanatari are objectionable, evil, etc. That leaves 15% that don't. What's to stop some clan, out in the boondocks, worshipping Thanatar as Lawspeaker and despising Lankhor Mhy?
My point is that _authors_ of Glorantha should ask themselves the question, and reflect on why they give the answer they do.
As it seems that we are completely agreeing with each other, I don't think I need to post on this subject again.
Thank you and goodnight,
Neil.
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