> John Hughes wrote:
> ...
> > See Thunder Rebels page 33. Most clans have a particular stead
(usually the 'founder's stead') that contains the chief's hall and at
least one lodge/hearth for each of the clan's bloodlines - for
representation and ease of consultation.
> ...
Benedict Adamson wrote:
> I'd disagree about the separate lodges for the bloodlines (whatever
> TR says). I think the Chief provides hospitality in his hall
instead.
I disagree too, and I cannot find this stated in TR at this moment.
That is surely why the chief has his mead-hall - to host these
people.
Also note that killing somebody who is a guest is a crime and demands
a weregild based not only on the victim's man-price but the hosts.
Ian Cooper