Hm. Lord Agalmar was pretty subsevient to the Amyrlin in tGH.
beetnemesis Send a noteboard - 15/12/2010 09:39:21 PM
Although I realize Agalmar isn't a king.
What you have to remember is that, in a lot of ways, this is Medieval Europe, and the Amyrlin is the Pope. So, while it's unlikely that the Amyrlin is going to undermine your authority and tell you how to run your kingdom, you're still making a gesture of respect.
It wouldn't happen today- would it? Do rulers of nations ever kiss the Pope's ring anymore? -but it's not that strange for Egwene to require that.
Now, if Egwene started dictating Andor's policy, Elayne would very likely put her foot down, and agree to consider Egwene's requests, but not automatically obey them.
What you have to remember is that, in a lot of ways, this is Medieval Europe, and the Amyrlin is the Pope. So, while it's unlikely that the Amyrlin is going to undermine your authority and tell you how to run your kingdom, you're still making a gesture of respect.
It wouldn't happen today- would it? Do rulers of nations ever kiss the Pope's ring anymore? -but it's not that strange for Egwene to require that.
Now, if Egwene started dictating Andor's policy, Elayne would very likely put her foot down, and agree to consider Egwene's requests, but not automatically obey them.
I amuse myself.
Elayne kissing Egwene's ring?
- 15/12/2010 09:11:34 PM
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Hm. Lord Agalmar was pretty subsevient to the Amyrlin in tGH.
- 15/12/2010 09:39:21 PM
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This is the expected ritual for the Kings and Queens meeting the Amyrlin
- 15/12/2010 10:39:45 PM
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It's a mere mark of respect to the Amyrlin Seat (the position, not the woman)
- 16/12/2010 02:01:17 AM
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Interesting points
- 16/12/2010 10:41:52 AM
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Re: Interesting points
- 16/12/2010 01:57:56 PM
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I disliked her actions
- 16/12/2010 03:46:44 PM
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It's not like the Kin weren't getting anything out of the deal, so what's the problem?
- 16/12/2010 04:33:16 PM
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BTW by "High Queen" I meant that other rulers showed her respect, not that she ruled them.
- 16/12/2010 04:42:40 PM
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This deserves its own thread..
- 16/12/2010 08:51:05 PM
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Re: This deserves its own thread..
- 17/12/2010 02:30:21 PM
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Re: This deserves its own thread..
- 17/12/2010 04:46:28 PM
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Re: It's a mere mark of respect to the Amyrlin Seat (the position, not the woman)
- 16/12/2010 11:36:22 PM
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question for you, cause you are kind of missing the point of what Elayne is doing
- 20/12/2010 09:07:17 PM
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Re: question for you, cause you are kind of missing the point of what Elayne is doing
- 22/12/2010 09:55:01 PM
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excellent observations ... makes me think the real reason it's been so hard for a Monarch
- 20/12/2010 08:42:34 PM
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Elaida / Siuan versus Morgase springs to mind
- 16/12/2010 07:00:21 AM
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yes, because that question is totally a yes/no question 
- 16/12/2010 11:49:34 PM
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- 16/12/2010 11:49:34 PM
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You can rephrase as 'What's more important to you, being Aes Sedai or being Queen of Andor'
- 17/12/2010 02:54:19 AM
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The Nobles don't really have any reason to assume the Amyrlin would do that
- 20/12/2010 08:50:54 PM
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