tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post6332929066430738609..comments2024-03-29T09:09:24.834+00:00Comments on Poul Anderson Appreciation: Roidhun And DukeKetlanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08588156788583883454noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-91980443269258932802016-09-21T15:48:54.111+01:002016-09-21T15:48:54.111+01:00Kaor, Paul!
In some ways, albeit far more deliber...Kaor, Paul!<br /><br />In some ways, albeit far more deliberately and consciously organized or set up as such, the Vach Urdiolch resembled the Tamarins of Hermes. This is what Ydwyr the Seeker said about his clan in Chapter XIV of A CIRCUS OF HELLS: "The Vach Urdiolch are the landless ones. So is the Law, that they may have time and impartiality to serve the Race. Our homes, where we have dwelt for centuries, we keep by leasehold. Our wealth comes less by ancient dues than from what we may win offplanet. This has put us in the forefront of the Race's outwardness; but it has also brought us closest to the unknowns of worlds never ours." <br /><br />This text obviously ties in what you quoted from the same book about "Datholchs." Urdiolch aristocrats who concentrate on expanding the frontiers of the Race in all ways possible. Including scholarship, arts, philosophy, the sciences, etc.<br /><br />SeanSean M. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973738112230622557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-54769456901200182592016-09-21T08:51:19.458+01:002016-09-21T08:51:19.458+01:00Kaor, Paul!
And I'm something of a night owl!...Kaor, Paul!<br /><br />And I'm something of a night owl! (Smiles)<br /><br />SeanSean M. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973738112230622557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-20596146222562319962016-09-21T08:47:05.611+01:002016-09-21T08:47:05.611+01:00Sean,
Thank you. I am having a boiled egg, toast, ...Sean,<br />Thank you. I am having a boiled egg, toast, rhubarb jam and coffee for breakfast.<br />Paul.Paul Shackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180596532266581425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-27677151681110245262016-09-21T08:45:38.586+01:002016-09-21T08:45:38.586+01:00Kaor, Paul!
It's very late and I should go to...Kaor, Paul!<br /><br />It's very late and I should go to bed soon. But I will look up my copy of A CIRCUS OF HELLS for the chapter discussing the Urdiolch clan and tell you after I wake up.<br /><br />SeanSean M. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973738112230622557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-48108589813307097432016-09-21T08:40:00.093+01:002016-09-21T08:40:00.093+01:00Sean,
I have read A CIRCUS OF HELLS multiple times...Sean,<br />I have read A CIRCUS OF HELLS multiple times but don't remember - so you can remind me!<br />Paul.Paul Shackleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04180596532266581425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3538502828554372917.post-91764305104776702092016-09-21T08:37:28.929+01:002016-09-21T08:37:28.929+01:00Kaor, Paul!
I've read A CIRCUS OF HELLS multi...Kaor, Paul!<br /><br />I've read A CIRCUS OF HELLS multiple times, so I know what it is the landless Vach Urdiolch has, but I won't spoil it for you by telling right now! (Smiles)<br /><br />Btw, I'm not sure the HANDS of the Vach Urdiolch were automatically elected supreme Roidhun by the other Hands or leaders of Merseian states. The impression I got was that any member of the Urdiolch in good standing were eligible for election to the Roidhunate.<br /><br />Essentially, you are correct about why Church and State have so often quarreled in Western history. I would only add there WERE theological and religious aspects as well. The Catholic Church was called by her divine Founder to be free of domination by the state, any state.<br /><br />SeanSean M. Brookshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13973738112230622557noreply@blogger.com