Sorry for this probably very basic question, but given the Mostali
attitude problem with Orlanthi, why are there numerous instances of
Mostali trading with and assistance to the Storm Tribe? (I'm thinking
of encounters in KoDP, as well as the Gwandor Saga and - I think -
some half-remembered more official events.)
Of course, these encounters could be perceived by the Orlanthi as
helpful, but intended as harmful by the Mostali. Or are some Mostali
Storm-friendly? Or is this just more inscrutable non-human behavior?
Reinier
> At 14:09 29/05/01 +0000, you wrote:
> >Anyone got any thoughts on Mostali attitudes towards the Orlanthi
and
> >Lunars. I would guess it is kind of a neutral indifference with
> >interaction being on their terms.
>
> They are neutral as both sides are humans. As for the attitude
> to their gods:
>
> "The rising of the Red Moon was prophesied long ago. It
> proves the world machine is coming to schedule."
>
> "This brute being and his minions lead the attack on the
> World Machine. They broke it once. They would break it
> again. We shall never give them that chance. When the
> machine is finished, Orlanth shall be kept firmly under
> control."
> The Foreman's Words, Gods of Glorantha
>
> --Peter Metcalfe