The two statements aren't contradictory. That chaos can provide X for Y does not mean that chaos requires Y.
> > Worshipping Ragnaglar and Wakboth is magically pointless (except
> > perhaps as a way of weakening the world). The broo worship Thed
> > because she is their ancestor and many people offer sacrifices to
> > Mallia to keep her away.
>Just because something is ultimately pointless doesn't mean that it
>might not be useful at times.
"magically" is not the same thing as "ultimately".
>The use of Mallia as a weapon of war (that could also turn around and
>devour you), was established in Nomad Gods.
Except that Jeff only described the worship of Ragnaglar and Wakboth as magically pointless. He didn't say it of Malia or Thed.
--Peter Metcalfe
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