>I suspect that, as with many historical RW groups, they wouldn't be
>pacificists in search of a philosophy to support that, but rather a
>group who's beliefs forced them to pacifism. In the Gloranthan
>context, I think that would essentially be "OUR god/saint/spirit/guru
>showed us the right way to live and achieve a happy afterlife.
>He/she/it demands we avoid violence, but in turn protects us against
>those who would hurt us." I don't actually see any reason that in
>Glorantha you couldn't have a group who eschew violence, protected by
>a guardian who rends anyone who harms them into bloody bits--sort of
>a "violence is the right only of he who must be obeyed." But there
>are other options, from hiding to fleeing to powers of persuasiveness
>to who knows what.
Oh I agree but I'm wondering about doormats/punching bag groups. Those who have no dedicated guardian but are prepared to let anyone walk all over them. Your type is certainly interesting though. ("Why yes bloody barbarian warrior we do eschew violence and embrace peace. Unfortunately for you though our guardian demon doesn't follow those beliefs. He's right behind you by the way. Try not to get gobbets of flesh everywhere. Thanks.")
>Despite which, obviously no such group is too popular, or we'd know
>more about them already! But I'm sure there are niches.
No doubt, thanks.
Oliver
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