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<blockquote data-quote="ryryguy" data-source="post: 5114714" data-attributes="member: 64945"><p>Laeleg gives Azryah another long look. <span style="color: Olive">"I would think that <em>you</em> would be the hand of Merkari that delivers justice,"</span> he says. <span style="color: Olive">"That is what I see about you. But, my vision may not be entirely clear. Merkari and Cipactonal, they are not one and the same, but - it is as if one is beneath the waters of a pond, while the other stands on the shore. Each sees the other in his own reflection upon the water's surface. I can see Cipactonal's reflection in your aura, but like a pond's reflection, it is blurred."</span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>The Bonite shakes his head. <span style="color: Olive">"It is not that easy. I understand, in the laws of Daunton or your tribal traditions, the <em>zocaltipapatlaca</em>'s gift was improper. But under our traditions, it is allowed. It is an old tradition, the right of the spoils of conquest. It may have made sense in its day, but to be frank, these days it is mostly used as cover for bandits who prey on outsiders. We servants of Cipactonal have been trying to reform it for quite some time. As trade has become more and more important to the Kingdom, our efforts have gained traction. You can be sure that after my return, I will see that the servants of Cihuacoatl hear about this. It will be another stone on the scale, on the side of reform. Our trade with Daunton is important, so it should be a rather large stone."</span></p><p></p><p>He sighs. <span style="color: Olive">"But for now, the tradition still binds us. That <em>zocaltipapatlaca</em> Chikulotl, he is clever. When he gave over the tribute he used the formal words which invoke the right of the spoils of conquest. I had thought he did so merely because the <em>zocaltipapatlaca</em> are so enamored of the old ways. But now I wonder - did he know that he was being pursued? If so, perhaps he hoped we would come into conflict. A fight between Dauntonians and a caravan carrying the Great King's tributes would likely please the <em>zocaltipapatlaca</em>, who are generally opposed to contact and trade with those outside the Kingdom."</span></p><p></p><p>He turns back to the deva. <span style="color: Olive">"Sister who sat at the side of the First Man, you are right, we do still have a dilemma. Cipactonal teaches that though the way forward may be blocked, a backward or sideways path may still allow progress. Is there something special about these particular <em>zocalti</em> beans? They seemed ordinary - of below average quality, truth be told. If any <em>zocalti</em> will do, you ought to be able to get some at Newhill. If the peasants there do not have the quantities you need, I'm quite sure that the headman would."</span></p><p></p><p>He snaps his fingers, . <span style="color: Olive">"Yes... And you could make our traditions work <em>for </em>you! He does bear responsibility for the <em>zocaltipapatlaca</em> operating in his domain. Demand the right of redress against vassals, and he will be obligated to negotiate compensation."</span> He looks over at Cillani. <span style="color: Olive"> "And he would certainly not be inclined to refuse to see <em>you</em>!"</span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ryryguy, post: 5114714, member: 64945"] Laeleg gives Azryah another long look. [COLOR="Olive"]"I would think that [I]you[/I] would be the hand of Merkari that delivers justice,"[/COLOR] he says. [COLOR="Olive"]"That is what I see about you. But, my vision may not be entirely clear. Merkari and Cipactonal, they are not one and the same, but - it is as if one is beneath the waters of a pond, while the other stands on the shore. Each sees the other in his own reflection upon the water's surface. I can see Cipactonal's reflection in your aura, but like a pond's reflection, it is blurred."[/COLOR] The Bonite shakes his head. [COLOR="Olive"]"It is not that easy. I understand, in the laws of Daunton or your tribal traditions, the [I]zocaltipapatlaca[/I]'s gift was improper. But under our traditions, it is allowed. It is an old tradition, the right of the spoils of conquest. It may have made sense in its day, but to be frank, these days it is mostly used as cover for bandits who prey on outsiders. We servants of Cipactonal have been trying to reform it for quite some time. As trade has become more and more important to the Kingdom, our efforts have gained traction. You can be sure that after my return, I will see that the servants of Cihuacoatl hear about this. It will be another stone on the scale, on the side of reform. Our trade with Daunton is important, so it should be a rather large stone."[/COLOR] He sighs. [COLOR="Olive"]"But for now, the tradition still binds us. That [I]zocaltipapatlaca[/I] Chikulotl, he is clever. When he gave over the tribute he used the formal words which invoke the right of the spoils of conquest. I had thought he did so merely because the [I]zocaltipapatlaca[/I] are so enamored of the old ways. But now I wonder - did he know that he was being pursued? If so, perhaps he hoped we would come into conflict. A fight between Dauntonians and a caravan carrying the Great King's tributes would likely please the [I]zocaltipapatlaca[/I], who are generally opposed to contact and trade with those outside the Kingdom."[/COLOR] He turns back to the deva. [COLOR="Olive"]"Sister who sat at the side of the First Man, you are right, we do still have a dilemma. Cipactonal teaches that though the way forward may be blocked, a backward or sideways path may still allow progress. Is there something special about these particular [I]zocalti[/I] beans? They seemed ordinary - of below average quality, truth be told. If any [I]zocalti[/I] will do, you ought to be able to get some at Newhill. If the peasants there do not have the quantities you need, I'm quite sure that the headman would."[/COLOR] He snaps his fingers, . [COLOR="Olive"]"Yes... And you could make our traditions work [I]for [/I]you! He does bear responsibility for the [I]zocaltipapatlaca[/I] operating in his domain. Demand the right of redress against vassals, and he will be obligated to negotiate compensation."[/COLOR] He looks over at Cillani. [COLOR="Olive"] "And he would certainly not be inclined to refuse to see [I]you[/I]!"[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]
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