Re: How many Argraths?

From: Peter Metcalfe <metcalph_at_kJ4tVtE_WY7aJCD9XdGlL4hEkZJVtuzI5mRQrPbRh1c8SrttA68eO-rx0YgAGWv1N0X>
Date: Sat, 24 Mar 2007 17:25:03 +1200


At 04:52 p.m. 24/03/2007, you wrote:
>On Sat, 24 Mar 2007, Peter Metcalfe wrote:

> > Argrath however is not a respecter of Orlanthi society. He
> > resorts to murder when he doesn't get his way. He violates
> > sacred monopolies in order to make his armies stronger
> > (for instance making his troops obey written orders).

>True, It's not his methods, but his reputation I'm talking about. I just
>wonder if claiming others deeds for one's own would prove the final straw.

Didn't seem to hurt Joe Stalin none.

>I just think claiming others deeds as his own doesn't fit that
>pattern and would give him more trouble then it is worth.

Except that he _does_ claim others deads as his own. Who lit the flame of Sartar? Who summoned Wyverns at Corflu? Who raised the Brown Dragon?

> > Yes, people will remember who really did many of the early
> > epics. But Argrath's doesn't really care as he's so powerful
> > that people don't mention it in his presence.

>But what about behind his back?

There's always informers.

>Doesn't sound like the right way to
>maintain a long term kingship amongst the Orlanthi.

After Argrath is the flood so what would be the point?

--Peter Metcalfe            

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