Well, of course, except for the people who have benefited from the peace and egalitarianism of the Empire. The many people who didn't fit into the restrictive social structures of Dara Happa, Carmania, Tarsh, and Sartar come to mind. If you value learning, freedom of expression, freedom of conscience, social mobility, being judged by your own ability and deeds rather than those of your ancestors, social programs not based on the good will of the local government, etc, etc. The freedom of the Orlanthi is, after all, the freedom of the strong to arrange society to benefit themselves, take what they want, and keep it if they can....
Peter Larsen
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