RE: Re: Kinslaying (another question)

From: Matthew Cole <matthew.cole_at_...>
Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 19:21:14 +0100

All people's replies have been really helpful although I suppose my problem is that not only are Priya and her father from different tribes (Tovtaros and Vantaros respectively), although they are both Far Walkers, they worship different pantheons: Storm Tribe for Priya the Vingan and Fire Tribe for Harvar the Yelmalion.

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From: jeffrichard68 [mailto:richj_at_...] Sent: 20 September 2004 17:12
To: HeroQuest-RPG_at_yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: Kinslaying (another question)

> > The main hero in our group has just discovered that
> > she's the illegitimate
> > daughter of Duke Harvar Ironfist ..
> > My question is: does Harvar and Priya's blood link
> > mean that they would be
> > guilty of kinslaying, should either of them succeed?

>From whose point of view? Orlanthi law is not about "guilt" - it is
about networks of relationships. Would Priya's status as a daughter of Harvar protect her from Harvar? Probably not, although Harvar's supporters might find it problematic that Harvar is trying to kill his daughter. Then again, her status might be the tipping point for her kin to decide not to support or protect her ("she is a kinslayer - we owe her nothing"). Lots of stuff for Heortling lawyers to argue about - but then again, they have a lot of them.

However, her ancestors and gods may conclude differently - they may decide this was kinslaying and punish her accordingly. Or maybe her actions will invoke chaos during the midst of rituals. Or maybe the ancestors will withdraw their protection for the clan until Priya is expelled.

Jeff  

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