Re: The Shah of Carmania

From: Greg <Greg_at_FydvOtrRkVUkZqGQ8y2TrM5K3vJLCmFZOwRpZaKWN6EkxaSuZYghrBbpmDwTkrDrAGEIqMj>
Date: Sun, 13 May 2007 20:58:14 -0800

YGWV David Dunham wrote:
> In the Third Age, he's appointed by the Lunars. But how did
> succession work in the Second Age? According to Fortunate Succession,
> Carmandar succeeds his half-brother. Ammas succeeds his uncle. Saman
> succeeds his cousin. Is there a rule, or is there political
> maneuvering among the regal family?

I once thought it would be patriarchal lineage, although that is NOT the inheritance of the Hrestoli (but IS for the Pelandans).

I rather like the good old Persian method now--any male of the lineage may qualify. Just see who gets to the treasury first, and can killoff the rivals.

> And there seems to be a delay in most of the accessions (e.g.
> Surandar reigns until 812, his son Carshandar gains the throne in
> 813). Is this because of the political maneuvering, or for ritual
> reasons?

Could be either or both.
It could just be a methodology of the chroniclers, wishing to keep things from happening in the same years...

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