Re: Terror in War - Long

From: Toread DuDerysi <jakyer_at_7MpziBkmGXJZO-jNCd0cHW__jocOg1W6hIWIYUGvoIiWZJD7uCwD0oWFcqR2IFZfLF5LD>
Date: Thu, 30 Aug 2007 02:31:38 -0000

• In WorldofGlorantha_at_yahoogroups.com, John Hughes <john.hughes_at_...> wrote:
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  > At 10:57 AM 30/08/2007, Jeff wrote:
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  > > >
  > >I would note however, that Vinga is also the Red Woman, who is
  > >heavily into vengeance.
  >
  >
  > Yes. The question (and its open to interpretation) is whether
  > **Kallyr** was ever a Red Woman.
  >
  > >It is also interesting to note that, during the Great Darkness,
  most
  > >people survived by _not_ clinging fanatically to their faith in
  > >Orlanth but in finding new ways to survive. Orlanth couldn't help
  > >anyone after he entered the Underworld. Fimbulwinter results in
  those
  > >being overly traditional and fanatic suffering but those who rely
  on
  > >themselves or their ancestrals (read people, not gods) seem to
  > >survive in better order.
  >
  > Nice! I'm gonna steal this idea. :)
  >
  > John
  >
  It's not my idea, though. It is strongly implied throughout "Orlanth Is Dead" and seems to be an underlying theme among the Greater Darkness tales. The Gods helped those who could help themselves, which may explain the persistence of Fleshman and You are Not A Rock teachings among the Heortlings (who is also one who found his own way).

Jeff