Crucifixion

From: Jane Williams <janewilliams20_at_...>
Date: Thu, 1 Dec 2005 07:46:59 -0000


> I did wonder briefly why Crucifixion was chosen as a method
> of executing
> Orlanthi rebels; then I thought about the symbolism of exposing the
> rebels pinned against the Sky. Unfortunately it struck me that any
> group of rebels who wanted to rescue their colleagues, or indeed the
> victims, might call upon the winds to just blow over the crosses that
> lined the roads? I would have thought burning them, would
> hav been more suitable?

I've always assumed that nailing them to a Death rune had a lot to do with it? I'm not too sure what effect that would have magically or mythically, but there's bound to be something.

Making an example is probably another strong point in its favour. It's a slow, painful way to die, and very public. Guard them, of course, while there'd be any point in rescue. As long as it takes to die, plus seven days. (Or given the death rune, maybe that's seven days total?)

I'd assume that disposing of the body the way Orlanthi would want it disposed of would be something to avoid anyway as a matter of principle?

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