Re: Barntar: Son of Orlanth?

From: Mark Galeotti <markgaleotti_at_DIsF0oe2277W98GvBVtYgkDHLWC7oP36kqbS2MCMwP8qfgNHcpnPvY9-tQvfSwW>
Date: Thu, 10 May 2007 10:48:24 -0000

Yes and no; for a start, wartime DP is an unusual situation. The Lunars are essentially interested in destroying the cultus of Orlanth, the religious institutions. If an Orlanthi says he's actually a worshipper of Barntar, but is still sacrificing to Orlanth, etc, then he runs the risk of being caught as such; even more so if he is still fighting the Lunars. If he secretly still venerates the Big Rebel but on the surface only follows Barntar, sticks to farming, etc, what do they care? Sure, extirpating the inner belief would in due course be a Lunar objective, but for the moment, crucifying godar, smashing armed resistance and persecuting overt displays of Orlanth-worship are the priority.

All the best

Mark            

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