Guy Hole asked:
> In Glorantha, rape is usually shunned because it is associated with Thed,
> and thus a chaotic act. Does this hold true for rapes during warfare, or
> the rape of slaves? If not, how do Gloranthans rationalize the difference?
> And is this subject something that you address during a game?
IMHO they have the same excuses than the rapists in RW.
A Praxian, for instance, who takes a sartarite women during a raid may say: "I have robbed her during a raid, so what. I own her, and canīt i do what i want with my property?"
A Sartarite ased why he has raped a women might say:
"She wanted it."
Q: "But she has said that you donīt should do that to her."
"Isnīt that the game that women play with us men?"
Q: "But she screemed and tried to hit you with here fists and feet."
"Not after i tied her down."
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If the man i a normal farmer i would say he is dead meat, but if he is a well known, and respected warrior of the clan, then the clanchief might consider to outlaw the women ...
During warfare rape seems to be very common, but it is still not really accepted. It is something you do, and never speak of it.
Raping slaves is useing your property.
I am gaming at the moment with 5 of my best friends, and we know each other for years now, and yes it is something i address in this gaming group.
If i play RQ or HW on a convention i will not mention anything of this.
Cheers
Andre
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