The fundamental problem with saying that Layonaran civilizations are all fundamentally racist is that it conflicts with its own cosmology. The whole idea of saying that "99.9999999% of dark elves will stab you in the back" is that it flat out isn't true. As I've seen multiple times in game, Az'attans are so dedicated to peace that they will allow themselves to be tortured to death rather than raise their hand against another, even in seeming self-defense.
Because while you're killing the Az'attan, the human Corathite would be slipping dragon poison into your wine.
Someone with a hood and a name containing an apostrophe = dark elf.
I'm sticking with actions as the only true way to judge someones intent and purpose. *shrugs*
99.999999% will stab you in the back.
The whole idea of saying that "99.9999999% of dark elves will stab you in the back" is that it flat out isn't true.
Which is more just? Killing one because they are part of a race that kills thousands, or letting one go because they aren't committing evil acts right that second, so they can go and kill ten innocents later on? Think about the larger picture.
One little baby massacring dark elf raiding party ruined it for all the good ones.
I am, and the larger picture is this: If injustice is done to one based on the actions of others, DB has failed to follow Divine Law. What you describe is a mob mentality, not something based on the law.
Given that Az'attans healer/pilgrims are, according to Ed, quite common, I see no reason why racial bigotry would be ever considered viable.
Instead, we would much more likely have religious bigotry, which is just as typical a kind of response to low-intensity conflict, if not more so.
I'd trade this knowledge with other rulers in other towns, and keep an eye on all of them.
I tend to agree with this, though it would be hard to nail down the exact number of stonebound people. Most are actually not that famous, particularly not outside a local sphere. I would expect Prantz to have a "stonebound registry" sort of thing, but while Blackford may in fact have a list somewhere of known stonebounds, I wouldn't expect Blackford to require registry.
I have a question regarding Dark Elves and Divine Law. Last night a pc dark elf openly acknowledged his race and even agreed to travel with another party member to Vehl to be registered as a dark elf at the Temple. It was presented to me that by because of the history of dark elves, the simple open presence of one on Mistone is a violation of the law. I'm aware that some cities like Hempstead ban Dark Elves openly, but what of the surrounding countryside? Is it legal to arrest and incarcerate a dark elf that is following the law simply because he or she is a dark elf? I spent some time in Lore and haven't found a single thing to back this statement up. Quite the contrary in fact. As stated in the Law of Layonara - Principles of the Divine CourtJustice will be done in line with the dogma of RofireinEach individual has a right to a fair trialEach individual is innocent until proven guiltyEach individual has the right to appoint a representative to speak for him on his behalfFor my primary character, Daniel, only actions and clear plausible statements of ill intent can be judged. To him, if another character regardless of race is being truthful and following the law to the best of their ability, there is no just cause for an arrest. Links and thoughts that would give this matter some clarity?
I see no reason why racial bigotry would be ever considered viable
Mothers and Fathers tell their children that if they're not good then the dark elves might come and hurt their families and then how would they feel if the last thing they did was fight with their parents over eating their vegetables or doing chores? They are the boogey men, the monsters under the bed and in the closet. They are the reason people are afraid of the dark.
A dark elf trying to preach Az'atta's way would generally be greeted by something like this (particularly on Mistone), assuming he/she was captured instead of outright killed: "Look, boys. This dark elf's gone to the hen house, har! He's cookoo. Can't even figure out what he's supposed to be doing. Az'atta, har! All the more fun stringing him up tomorrow, yeeeee haw."
Have a care about this, Milton. My assertion that the religion of Az'atta, was written up in such a way that almost all worshipers outside Audira would be quickly killed off (as they are hated by all sides and religiously bound to be almost completely defenseless along with carrying an easily identifiable mark), was something that Ed vociferously disagreed with. And in fact, became incensed that I dared to assert.
So somehow Az'attans manage to avoid being strung up or stabbed in the back enough to survive and do their work. By world builder fiat. End of story. (It's never really been explained how, but maybe the goddess personally intervenes herself gently guides her flock out of danger all the time.)
And regardless of whether they're dark elves themselves or not Az'attans worship a Dark Elf. Dark elves dominate their religious hierarchy. That is not something that would just be ignored, especially by the beneficiaries of the religion's charity.
There is nothing wrong with your character holding a minority view, or interpreting the divine law as he sees right. But keep in mind that it is a minority view, and given that Rofirein's courts are willing to incarcerate dwarves in Rael who don't have papers, is it that much of a stretch to imagine his courts would be willing to arrest dark elves for being in civilized places?
even though a Level 0 clerical cantrip can tell the difference between a "good one" who will do whatever she can to save your life, and a "bad one" who will do whatever he can to end it.
That's quite an assumption to make, me being incensed. I've made my case before (thread reference below) and classifying me as being angry is not something I think you should be doing based on written forum posts.
Which is why a dark elf claiming to be an az'attan better rpove real quick he's the real deal or he'll risk getting killed by a mob/guard/militiaman.
You yourself suggested that one of the ways Az'attans know who is an assassin or not was by using Divine Relation.
Sure, they are hard to anticipate, but an Az'attan wouldn't be as naive to just heal anyone without attempting to check the divine relation.
And if you think about it, pretty soon this would be standard operating procedure. A non-human? Divine Relation him. A stranger? Divine Relation him. Something possibly stolen? Round up anyone you don't know, Divine Relation.
Second, regarding I did no such thing. Quote Sure, they are hard to anticipate, but an Az'attan wouldn't be as naive to just heal anyone without attempting to check the divine relation. I didn't say anything about assassins and divine relations.I didn't say anything about assassins and divine relations.
Sure, they are hard to anticipate, but an Az'attan wouldn't be as naive to just heal anyone without attempting to check the divine relation. I didn't say anything about assassins and divine relations.
Corathites are hard to anticipate, because they don't wave a skull and crossbones from a mile away. Instead, members of Cortath's church are all disguised. They'll fake an injury and then plant the poison dagger in the Cleric who tries to heal them (or use any one of hundreds of other methods of killing the undefended Az'attan).