[Glorantha] Re: Longevity

[Topi Pitkänen]

> > From: Peter Metcalfe <via Mikko>
> <snip, a lot of good stuff>
> > For the Malkioni, seeking eternal life is frowned upon for it
> > implies a lack of faith in Solace at best and at worst, an
> > admission you're going to hell. <snip>

Mr. Metcalfe ably mentioned several prominent malkioni personages
whom seem to tackle less their accumulation of age than the people
of more common qualities. However, because of certain poetry in his
words <quoted above>, I feel a mention of Sir Ethilrist were in place.

The white cavalry general is an extraordinary person of an exceptional
age - a hero. And he is, in fact, really old too. "And it seems to me,
that he has lived his life frowning upon eternal life, lacking perhaps
faith in solace, having been through worst - in essence - gone to hell,
and yet returned amongst the living leading his invincible Black Horse
Troops." Add his name among malkioni longevity exemplaries.

/Topi

ps. Ethilrist's archaic malkionism is nevertheless malkionism, isn't it?
...even if they omit some praise to the prophets and raise [diokos]hell?

pss.
> No wonder the sorcerer's have such a sinister reputation. -Adept

Well, isn't that bit hypocritical. ;) What kind of Adept you are?


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