> > Probably not something that requires a special god!
>
> True, but it's either some aspect of Orlanth, or
> Summat Weird. And the norm being Summat Weird doesn't
> sound right to me.
Why? The role of an elder male in Orlanthi society is very clear - he is a leader, an advisor, a family leader. He is blessed by Allfather or, if he is a priest, by the Thunderer. No special subcult required.
> Sure. Now, which of these covers the guy in his late
> middle age moving on to old age? Not the Youthful
> Warrior, obviously. He needn't necessarily be a Storm
> specialist, he's just a farmer. Allfather, in some
> aspect or other, perhaps? I just don't want to see all
> men over about 40 being either useless, or technically
> women!
An old farmer probably offers sacrifices to Durev. He's got a family to lead - adult children and hopefully grandchildren. No special subcult required. If he doesn't have a family, well, he's a failure.
Jeff
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