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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Cerebral Paladin" data-source="post: 3534027" data-attributes="member: 3448">“Does he have a name?” “In the Principality, bastards of noble birth receive only the names of slaves.  We thought it best to allow you to name him.” “The names of slaves?” asked Alistair in confusion.  “But then… is the Principality Paranswarmian, if slavery is legal?  Why then did your sister go to one of our orders of nuns?” “It varies from noble house to house within the Principality, your grace.  Many follow Paranswarm, but some, such as my house, follow the Lord of Light.  And likewise slavery is legal in some of our lands, but not in all.  Most of the lords who permit slavery are Paranswarmian, but some of the Glor’diadelians do as well.” “But the Church forbids slavery--its teachings on that subject are unmistakably clear.” “Yes, your grace.  And my family forbids slavery in our lands.  But some of our neighbors stray from the Lord of Light’s teachings.” Alistair turned to Dame Brionna and said, his voice cold with anger, “Make a note.  After the coronation, we will send a message to each and every Glor’diadelian noble in the Principality that permits slavery, from the highest dukes and princes to the pettiest manor lord, informing them that the Protector of the Light has noted their apostasy and is displeased.”“Yes, your grace,” replied Dame Brionna with enthusiasm. “And give some thought to the right emissary to deliver that message.  We may need to follow it with strength to enforce their repentance.” The Baroness’s thoughts shifted from confused suspicion and fear to guarded respect, although fear still colored all of her thoughts.  “My father will be most pleased to hear of this message, your grace.”</blockquote>

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