Re: Re: In Defence Of A Goddess

From: Michael Hitchens <michaelh_at_k4F8sBiw7hFCVUUFiP7w5MlBB8B8vdQAdXGU2uRj_sHpFLo1f6ptHChfMh5IN8jGnfv>
Date: Mon, 28 May 2007 12:48:33 +1000 (EST)

On Sat, 26 May 2007, Peter Metcalfe wrote:

> At 11:18 a.m. 26/05/2007, you wrote:
>
>> Many women, the most talented
>> and determined who wish to become chiefs, lawspeakers, and other
>> important roles join Vinga to enable their progression.
>
> I'll have to call bullshit on this.
>
> Ernaldans who wish to be chiefs do so through Orendana
> rather than through Vinga.
>
> Women who wish to be Lawspeakers join Lhankor Mhy
> with the provisio they wear a fake beard.
>
> Vinga is a path for warrior women, _not_ important women,
> and even then not the only path (Humakt, Maran Gor
> and Heler - I refuse to accept the Redayle foolishness).

While I agree with your pronouncement, remember it's the players who "wish"

Gloranthan theist worshipers are "called" to their god they don't have a lot of choice in the matter.

But that's being pedantic.

And add Urox to the warrior list, but I'm assuming an implicit eg in front of your list

Michael

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