Role

Chapter 8

Lessons for the war-weary
Added Sat Feb 13 06:52:24 2016 at level 51:

Laeden took some cues from the late Commander Varnon, about pressing every
advantage and giving no quarter to the enemy - and he intends to use these
lessons against the Ragers. Pride and honor have so little place in war.
Kick them when they are weak. Pit them against each other. Grace is for the
defeated, enemies who still fight will get none. He wouldn't do it for fun
or personal gain, though, nor betray the trust of another Good person.

It's even harder to maintain his moral integrity now that he is fighting so
many wars at once. Given the savage nature of his guild and his lifelong
dream of being a fighter, it is way too easy to revel in the enemies' blood
and forget why he is fighting. But there are people all around who will
remind him constantly - his beloved Renize, his brothers-in-arms, and many
friendly folk who look to him for advice. It is also a lesson to take.

Finally, another one he should have learned long ago, but didn't until now,
is that best way to deal with external politics is to not have much of it.
At least in regards to Law, nobody outside Tribunal will decide what should
be done. If someone doesn't like your policy, ignore them. If they insist
violently, fight back but don't argue. Give them no ground for discussion.
Be boring and they'll leave you alone. This lesson is Hitrilipimi's legacy.