Addai67 wrote...
Well, you do bring up another of her inherent weaknesses as a ruler (lack of military prowess is how Loghain was able to steamroll her).
That depends on how you define a good ruler. Military prowess, while very helpful, is not necessary for a ruler to be good at the job. Furthermore, Alistair is not the one leading the army, he appoints the Warden PC as commander.
At that point she has no power, and she should realize it. The only reason for her to try to undermine the new ruler at that point is selfish pique or self-preservation. And I do grant you that she thinks she'll be executed. Though when Eamon offers her a chance to swear fealty, that is more mercy than she and Loghain offer if the tables are turned.
She stil believes she should be the rightful Queen, but yes it was not the pragmatic thing for her to do. She had no say in ther matter and no cards to play.
Which ultimately goes down to how restrictive the landsmeet is, writign wise. Alistair cannot be brought to see sense. Anora doesn't realise she has no power. It's just a way to get rid of characters that are no longer integral to the story.
Had I been in Anora's position, I would have tried to get my father's land, Gwaren as my Ternir at the very least, in exchange for fealty. But I would never marry my father's killer and as you all know I am very pragmatic (I could swaer fealty to him however). There are just lines one cannot cross.
Anora did not react well, that is true. But I still do nto believe she betrayed her nation, unlike Alsitair.
I'll point out that you're speculating that she doesn't actually know and is lying about that fact.
Because no one should know about that. And I do not believe Duncan would tell Cailan about any details.