> Not if the Issaries initiate is in their clan, no, surely not?
Children
> are part of the clan, and a vital part, after all.
>
> Of course, generous gifts to the Ernaldans afterwards would be a
good
> idea. And beforehand.
>
> And the next time the Ernaldans want some trading done, you can
guess
> who currently owes them the biggest favour. But that's how clan
life
> works - you all help each other.
I agree with Jane. A woman who is not initiated to Ernalda is odd
(as is a man who is not initiated to Orlanth) and may well find
things like childbirth more difficult (depending on the god or
goddess). However, her kin will still aid her.
Jeff