> > > >So what game *were* they playing up in the Orlanth Temple as the
> > > >Bat approached? I don't see either of them as chess
> players myself
> > > >and I can't see Whitewall having a bowling green.
>
> They were dancing (Duchess of Richmond's ball anyone?).
> Broyan showed up for battle in his dancing shoes.
I must admit I had to Google to get the reference, that not being a
period in history I know much about, but yes, I like it.
And given what's involved in Gloranthan religious ceremonies, you're
probably right, too. "Ball" probably isn't quite the right word, of
course.