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A modest proposal for Broar’s problems.

Broar Hofarson has complained about the lack of support he has received from his tribe, the Malani. He has criticised the tribes leaders for failing to make him an aide (although in their defence, who would want to have to deal with Broar every day?), and even suggested leaving the Malani and joining the Colymar (not that we would have him).
So the solution is simple. Broar leaves the Malani and sets up his own tribes the Broars. The tribe has no weapons expertise, is associated with the cult of Broar and is considered mutually hostile to the Malani (due to Broar’s insults to his old tribe).
The cult of Broar is a new cult with a temple shrine to the glory of Broar. Any adherent of the Broar cult is obliged to donate 50% of their monthly income to Broar and must run away screaming “Please don’t hurt me” if challenged to a duel. Cult members may not attempt to improve their weapons expertise (No point). No one can rise higher in the cult hierarchy than Broar himself. All warrior cults will be hostile to (and contemptuous of) the cult of Broar. Broar cultists may not join a regiment (they might get hurt!). If sent to the front (through being disgraced) they must use at least 1 level of poltroonery.

if anyone has ideas to improve these modest proposals, please post them here.

Erik Stargazer
Ten Thane Colymar Cavalry

Erik wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2023 11:40 am A modest proposal for Broar’s problems.

Broar Hofarson has complained about the lack of support he has received from his tribe, the Malani. He has criticised the tribes leaders for failing to make him an aide (although in their defence, who would want to have to deal with Broar every day?), and even suggested leaving the Malani and joining the Colymar (not that we would have him).
So the solution is simple. Broar leaves the Malani and sets up his own tribes the Broars. The tribe has no weapons expertise, is associated with the cult of Broar and is considered mutually hostile to the Malani (due to Broar’s insults to his old tribe).
The cult of Broar is a new cult with a temple shrine to the glory of Broar. Any adherent of the Broar cult is obliged to donate 50% of their monthly income to Broar and must run away screaming “Please don’t hurt me” if challenged to a duel. Cult members may not attempt to improve their weapons expertise (No point). No one can rise higher in the cult hierarchy than Broar himself. All warrior cults will be hostile to (and contemptuous of) the cult of Broar. Broar cultists may not join a regiment (they might get hurt!). If sent to the front (through being disgraced) they must use at least 1 level of poltroonery.

if anyone has ideas to improve these modest proposals, please post them here.

Erik Stargazer
Ten Thane Colymar Cavalry

Dear friend Erik,

Wow, I like it my friend, this makes such real sense. I've always held the belief that there was something special about me, something deeply spiritual and godly, but I could never quite put my finger on exactly what?! I can see now though, through your wise words that this is, indeed, my destiny and I should be a God with my own cult following, the biggest and best of all the gods and with the most followers and biggest temples!

Unfortunately there were a few points amongst your proposals that are a little awry to quite how my cult rules and conditions should be established, instead of that challenge response I would substitute any non Broar cultist when approaching a member of the Broar cult to have to say, out of respect, "We cannot defeat the undefeated, we kneel in reverence", something along those lines but....first things first....we need to get the cult set up and running and that's going to need a few things.....lunars and a Chief Priest! Obviously I'll be the God as I'm Broar, Divine Broar so I'm going to want a High Priest to keep my followers in check and lead the praising......I'll tell you what I'll offer that post to you Erik, my friend, think of the status and prestige you'll get, the power, the glory and all you need do is just kneel down and grovel in front of me a few times each day, go out into the streets and preach my name plus raise funds for the cult coffers. What do you say old friend, you up for it? High Priest Erik, has a certain ring about it don't you think!

Also being High Priest you'll need to lead by example so if you can kick off the old fund raising & donations by popping a few lunars into the coffers that'll be a great help as I'm sure others will follow your fine lead. (I reckon about 50 lunars should be right)

P.S By the way, I'm doing you one hell of a big favour here! That High Priest post would have sold for around 200 lunars but you got it for free, 200 lunars saved you, so throwing 50 lunars into the cult coffers still means you're actually 150 lunars up! Who says I don't reward my true followers and friends!

Broar,

You are clearly a self made man and you worship your creator. Therefore the only candidate for the High Priest of the cult of Broar is Broar. After all, who loves you more than yourself? You are already singing your own praises at every opportunity and I am sure you can give yourself a good discount on the purchase price.
I am an initiate of Orlanth and therefore obliged to be hostile to the cult of Broar. I therefore decline your offer to be a member of your cult.

Erik Stargazer
Ten Thane Colymar Cavalry
Initiate of Orlanth