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Message: <blockquote data-quote="frostrune" data-source="post: 3808943" data-attributes="member: 12272">OOC:  Obviously this is all happening in the heat of battle but I want to make sure I understand where you all are coming from.I will state how I perceive your character's point of view but please correct me if I go astray.Alethia: Morally objects to the whole the situation.  These men should be taken prisoner and allowed opportunity to repent and find redemption.  Extrapolating this line of thought, she would object to any form of execution whether officially court ordered or vigilante mob.Shando: Uncomfortable from a moral standpoint but willing to concede Rashemi law.  His greatest concern seems to be for those that are unconscious and unable to defend themselves or simply face confront their executioners.  Those remaining Thayans on their feet and fighting can meet their punishment honestly.Timrin:  Made a mistake by offering surrender.  It is certainly what he feels is right.  There was no need for further killing.  But, he now recognizes he had no authority to do so.  If Rashemi law has a 'take no prisoners' policy against the Thayans, Timrin may morally disagree with it but he cannot say the law is unjust.   In his own country, the hangman's noose or headman's axe are very real and legitimate punishment for heinous crimes.  He would not have reason to object were such 'killings' meted out by the proper authorities.So here is his quandry... if he were to 'win' and enforce his rules, take the men prisoner, have them legitimately tried and ultimately sentenced to be executed; he would not blink an eye.  The end result (prisoners executed by legitimate authority) is the same.  Different method, same result.  Which is better?The Thayans are on the verge of death without a doubt but the majority of them are not defenseless and have been encouraged to pick up swords and defend themselves.  They may not have much of a chance but this is certainly not murder.  I see it much like Roman gladiatorial death or a wild west showdown.  Barbaric to us in this modern day perhaps but not at all uncommon in a psuedo medieval world.At this point, Timrin can identify with Shando's position and would support it; even if it is only putting off their inevitable execution.  To him, Alethia's position is too 'idealistic' and is grounded more on celestial philosophy than practical 'real-world' solutions.As for Steve's prior email, I didn't take any of it as threatening.  He was just reminding everyone of the facts.  For whatever reason Timrin has been thrust into the role of leader, but, he in fact, is not.  Fin and Murdock are the founders of the company and realistically control the assets (including the ship).  Assuming we survive this little moral quandry.  The company has to ask some very hard questions going forward.Can we continue to work together?Can we trust each other?  Will things be forgiven?This all makes for a great story IMO.  I am however, concerned about a party split.  Can the Hidden Shield survive?  Can this PBEM survive?  I hope so :\</blockquote>

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