In a more obvious sense, they're very compatible: being a mandarin is (or at least can be) an important 'rung' on the ladder of the emperor cult, which is, as previously discussed, a sort of 'Pop Darudism'. (In the terminology of the GoG Godunya writeup, a bit like Chief Priests of G.) It's not very compatible with sitting in a monestary all day, or becoming a martial artist, that's true.
> What Daruda sacrificed for national welfare to August Dragon and Thrunhin
> Da?
> They must be part of imperial structure for their power.
No, I don't believe that's a correct conclusion.
> State Religion structure and Hermit Emperor : Tibet?
Not clear as to the question being posed here.
Cheers,
Alex.
End of The Glorantha Digest V7 #359
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