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#26
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Nioxide wrote...

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Well this annoyed me to no end becasue I was supposed to have freed the Tower as my boon but that was never spoke of.  I argued with Wynne during that scene, my character does not like the Chantry or Templars. I am a Libertarian though so I have always disagreed with Wynne on that.


Yes, I asked for that boon as well. I was rather surprised to see a Templar with King Alistair at the very beginning of the game spouting off like that. Having said that if Awakenings only commenced a couple of months after Origins, maybe the requested change has not yet occured?


CAN'T be just a couple of months because Oghren is married to Felsi and they have a child already.

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yeah good point sylvanaerie, unless dwarven pregnancy is like 1 month short or something O_o Or Oghren sneaked out to the inn during Origins..

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What Rylock said in the warehouse always concerned me. If the Chantry superceded the crown in this matter, she would have spoken up in front of Alistair/Anora. She didn't. That stupid, self-righteous ***** could have plunged Ferelden back into civil war with that stunt she tried to pull. Makes me angry.



Also, I didn't like Anders at the beginning. I just saved him to p*** off the Chantry. It's the little things in life...

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SurelyForth wrote...

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If you want to be lawful to the letter, then you have every right to conscript him. However, you do not have the right to destroy his philactery.


But it's worth doing so you can mentally mock Rylock later. Obviously, she needed to have a good, long conversation with Sgt. Kylon about the foolhardiness of challenging the Warden.


Sgt Kylon is evidently the only smart man in Ferelden.

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Nioxide wrote...

When talking to him near the tree outside Ameranthine, one of the lines is "With great power comes great responsibility".

*sings*

"Spiderman, Spiderman, Does whatever a spider can..."

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Point of clarification for those that don't get it. You're a Grey Warden, not emperor. It isn't your land you are in. It is Alistair's/Anora's. Period. So yea, having a royal "allow" it means the Chantry doesn't have a legal leg to stand on. So getting pissy about Al or Annie backing you up is idiotic.



Yes, Greys have the right of conscription but the Chantry has the right to murder Maleficarum and those who harbor them... So the Greys have rights and the Chantry has rights, neither truly supercede the other without the grace of those truly in charge... The royals.



That help clear things up?

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Exactly. Duncan wouldn't even conscript the younger son of Bryce Cousland when he objected.



Right of conscription only works as long as you have the power to back it up.

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DeathWyrmNexus wrote...

Point of clarification for those that don't get it. You're a Grey Warden, not emperor. It isn't your land you are in. It is Alistair's/Anora's. Period. So yea, having a royal "allow" it means the Chantry doesn't have a legal leg to stand on. So getting pissy about Al or Annie backing you up is idiotic.

True.

Yes, Greys have the right of conscription but the Chantry has the right to murder Maleficarum and those who harbor them... So the Greys have rights and the Chantry has rights, neither truly supercede the other without the grace of those truly in charge... The royals.

Untrue.

It's very clearly stated that the right of conscription can be utilized against even kings.  The Grey Wardens obviously have a series of treaties with various kingdoms that makes the right of conscription supercede all other laws.

The royalty can, of course, decide to break those treaties, however, by default the right of conscription must, as it is described, supercede all other laws and rights given to other parties.

Ergo: Right of conscription supercedes the right of the chantry to hunt apostates, unless the ruling body of a country decides to break the treaty with the Grey Wardens and potentially face war against the Grey Wardens and the other countries/parties their treaties would move to action.

Such a war is exceedingly unlikely, for it is highly doubtful there will be a time that a single recruit would be worth a war, but the way the codexes and powers are worded this is obviously the way things work.

Kind of like how the right to life supercedes the right to free speech in many countries (the 'yelling fire in a crowded theater' example).  Certain rights supercede other rights.  Laws have a hierarchy specifically to avoid situations such as this.

Edit: Duncan wouldn't conscript the child of Bryce not because he lacked the authority to do so legally, but because it was not worth the trouble, damaged allegiances, and political fallout to exercise that authority.

Modifié par krylo, 23 mars 2010 - 04:18 .


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Since Alistair/Anora backs you up what the templar does later constitutes treason against the crown. Since I was Queen and she seemed to ignore that fact I gave her what for when she pulled a weapon on me.



Again I wish I had Sgt Kylon with me, he was the ONLY intelligent person in Denerim. Starting to think the ONLY smart person in all of Ferelden.

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Untrue.

It's very clearly stated that the right of conscription can be utilized against even kings.  The Grey Wardens obviously have a series of treaties with various kingdoms that makes the right of conscription supercede all other laws.

The royalty can, of course, decide to break those treaties, however, by default the right of conscription must, as it is described, supercede all other laws and rights given to other parties.

Ergo: Right of conscription supercedes the right of the chantry to hunt apostates, unless the ruling body of a country decides to break the treaty with the Grey Wardens and potentially face war against the Grey Wardens and the other countries/parties their treaties would move to action.

Such a war is exceedingly unlikely, for it is highly doubtful there will be a time that a single recruit would be worth a war, but the way the codexes and powers are worded this is obviously the way things work.

Kind of like how the right to life supercedes the right to free speech in many countries (the 'yelling fire in a crowded theater' example).  Certain rights supercede other rights.  Laws have a hierarchy specifically to avoid situations such as this.

Edit: Duncan wouldn't conscript the child of Bryce not because he lacked the authority to do so legally, but because it was not worth the trouble, damaged allegiances, and political fallout to exercise that authority.

I'll only settle for half true since if the royals say no, the Grey Wardens don't really have any recourse that isn't idiotic or at least unwise. The royals can oust the Grey Wardens at their own peril but they have done it before. The Grey Wardens exist at the whim of the ruling bodies they reside in. Granted they have territory where they are in charge but... That is a different flavor of tacos all together.

I do recognize your point about conscription but like it is stated, they do the Rite of Conscription at their own peril... Their rights end when the royals of that territory say they do, treaty or not. The Royals ARE the law, to badly quote Judge Dredd.

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DeathWyrmNexus wrote...

I'll only settle for half true since if the royals say no, the Grey Wardens don't really have any recourse that isn't idiotic or at least unwise. The royals can oust the Grey Wardens at their own peril but they have done it before. The Grey Wardens exist at the whim of the ruling bodies they reside in. Granted they have territory where they are in charge but... That is a different flavor of tacos all together.

I do recognize your point about conscription but like it is stated, they do the Rite of Conscription at their own peril... Their rights end when the royals of that territory say they do, treaty or not. The Royals ARE the law, to badly quote Judge Dredd.

Of course.

However you said that neither right supercedes the other.  That's the part that's wrong.

By DEFAULT the Grey Warden's rights supercede those of the chantry in this matter.  Regardless of whether Anora or Alistair backed up the Warden, the Templar would have still been in the wrong unless she had written permission bearing the royal seal to oppose the right of conscription as it applies to Anders.

The Right of Conscription supercedes the rights of the Chantry and the Templar so long as the grace of the royals never gets involved in any way.

Modifié par krylo, 23 mars 2010 - 04:27 .


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He sure loves that kitty. :D

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krylo wrote...

DeathWyrmNexus wrote...

I'll only settle for half true since if the royals say no, the Grey Wardens don't really have any recourse that isn't idiotic or at least unwise. The royals can oust the Grey Wardens at their own peril but they have done it before. The Grey Wardens exist at the whim of the ruling bodies they reside in. Granted they have territory where they are in charge but... That is a different flavor of tacos all together.

I do recognize your point about conscription but like it is stated, they do the Rite of Conscription at their own peril... Their rights end when the royals of that territory say they do, treaty or not. The Royals ARE the law, to badly quote Judge Dredd.

Of course.

However you said that neither right supercedes the other.  That's the part that's wrong.

By DEFAULT the Grey Warden's rights supercede those of the chantry in this matter.  Regardless of whether Anora or Alistair backed up the Warden, the Templar would have still been in the wrong unless she had written permission bearing the royal seal to oppose the right of conscription as it applies to Anders.

The Right of Conscription supercedes the rights of the Chantry and the Templar so long as the grace of the royals never gets involved in any way.

Fair enough, I can concede that since I still have my Royal bull**** high ground to stand on. Good debate. Thank you.

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krylo wrote...

DeathWyrmNexus wrote...

I'll only settle for half true since if the royals say no, the Grey Wardens don't really have any recourse that isn't idiotic or at least unwise. The royals can oust the Grey Wardens at their own peril but they have done it before. The Grey Wardens exist at the whim of the ruling bodies they reside in. Granted they have territory where they are in charge but... That is a different flavor of tacos all together.

I do recognize your point about conscription but like it is stated, they do the Rite of Conscription at their own peril... Their rights end when the royals of that territory say they do, treaty or not. The Royals ARE the law, to badly quote Judge Dredd.

Of course.

However you said that neither right supercedes the other.  That's the part that's wrong.

By DEFAULT the Grey Warden's rights supercede those of the chantry in this matter.  Regardless of whether Anora or Alistair backed up the Warden, the Templar would have still been in the wrong unless she had written permission bearing the royal seal to oppose the right of conscription as it applies to Anders.

The Right of Conscription supercedes the rights of the Chantry and the Templar so long as the grace of the royals never gets involved in any way.


Exactly, that is what i was saying. I can supercede the Chantry without the Crown backing me up there. I didn't object to him coming to my side just the implications that I couldn't do it without him.

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MutantSpleen wrote...

krylo wrote...

DeathWyrmNexus wrote...

I'll only settle for half true since if the royals say no, the Grey Wardens don't really have any recourse that isn't idiotic or at least unwise. The royals can oust the Grey Wardens at their own peril but they have done it before. The Grey Wardens exist at the whim of the ruling bodies they reside in. Granted they have territory where they are in charge but... That is a different flavor of tacos all together.

I do recognize your point about conscription but like it is stated, they do the Rite of Conscription at their own peril... Their rights end when the royals of that territory say they do, treaty or not. The Royals ARE the law, to badly quote Judge Dredd.

Of course.

However you said that neither right supercedes the other.  That's the part that's wrong.

By DEFAULT the Grey Warden's rights supercede those of the chantry in this matter.  Regardless of whether Anora or Alistair backed up the Warden, the Templar would have still been in the wrong unless she had written permission bearing the royal seal to oppose the right of conscription as it applies to Anders.

The Right of Conscription supercedes the rights of the Chantry and the Templar so long as the grace of the royals never gets involved in any way.


Exactly, that is what i was saying. I can supercede the Chantry without the Crown backing me up there. I didn't object to him coming to my side just the implications that I couldn't do it without him.



No, actually again, you needed the crown's support.  If Allistair/Anora decide that they believe the Chantry has the right to take him against your wishes.  there aint going to be anythign you can do about it.

Conscription is enforced by tradition, the wardens and other countries aren't going to pitch a fit if it isn't upheld.

Oh, and for the 5 billionth time, your character is neither king or queen.  You are prince or princess consort.

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My character's Dalish. I don't care what the Chantry says I can or can't do. I'd cut off their heads if it didn't mean Alistair wouldn't put out later...

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wcholcombe wrote...
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Oh, and for the 5 billionth time, your character is neither king or queen.  You are prince or princess consort.


Never actually used that ending, but how would the PC's relationship to Alistair/Anora be different than Anora/Caidan? Anora was Queen, not consort.

Modifié par Deuterium_Dawn, 23 mars 2010 - 09:42 .


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wcholcombe wrote...

MutantSpleen wrote...

krylo wrote...

DeathWyrmNexus wrote...

I'll only settle for half true since if the royals say no, the Grey Wardens don't really
have any recourse that isn't idiotic or at least unwise. The royals can
oust the Grey Wardens at their own peril but they have done it before.
The Grey Wardens exist at the whim of the ruling bodies they reside in.
Granted they have territory where they are in charge but... That is a
different flavor of tacos all together.

I do recognize your point about conscription but like it is stated, they do the Rite of
Conscription at their own peril... Their rights end when the royals of
that territory say they do, treaty or not. The Royals ARE the law, to
badly quote Judge Dredd.

Of course.

However you said that neither right supercedes the other.  That's the part that's
wrong.

By DEFAULT the Grey Warden's rights supercede those of the
chantry in this matter.  Regardless of whether Anora or Alistair backed
up the Warden, the Templar would have still been in the wrong unless
she had written permission bearing the royal seal to oppose the right of
conscription as it applies to Anders.

The Right of Conscription supercedes the rights of the Chantry and the Templar so long as the
grace of the royals never gets involved in any way.


Exactly, that is what i was saying. I can supercede the Chantry without the Crown
backing me up there. I didn't object to him coming to my side just the
implications that I couldn't do it without him.



No, actually again, you needed the crown's support.  If Allistair/Anora
decide that they believe the Chantry has the right to take him against
your wishes.  there aint going to be anythign you can do about it.

Conscription is enforced by tradition, the wardens and other countries aren't going
to pitch a fit if it isn't upheld.

Oh, and for the 5 billionth time, your character is neither king or queen.  You are prince or
princess consort.


Oh I could report back to Weisshaupt that Ferelden isn't upholding the oaths made to the Wardens
and I feel that we should withdraw our support.  How well would
Amaranthine have faired without us there to stop the Architect and the
Mother?

Maybe the Templars can come save them.

These oaths were made a long time ago and these nations are bound to follow
them. Why should the Wardens keep their end of the bargain if a country
does not live up to their oath?  I think that point has already been
made though, when the Wardens were driven out of Ferelden it left the
country suceptible to the Darkspawn. They were not prepared to face the
Blight and if not for two Wardens the entire country would have been
annhilated.  Point made, don't **** with your Wardens.

Weisshaupt is wanting to flex it's political muscle too, they want Wardens to have
much more influence on politics. We are a test as we learned in
Awakenings. They are planning something.

You have me confused I am not a human noble origin, was never made princess-consort or
whatever. Alistair and me don't even like each other that much.  I am a
mage, a Libertarian one at that.  Their is no way I would
have given over Anders, one of my own, without a fight.  Rylock learned
that lesson later on.

Modifié par MutantSpleen, 24 mars 2010 - 12:04 .


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Do you really think Weisshaupt would withdraw support and refuse to fight the Darkspawn in Ferelden because the Chantry wouldn't turn over an Apostate to you?

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Deuterium_Dawn wrote...

wcholcombe wrote...
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Oh, and for the 5 billionth time, your character is neither king or queen.  You are prince or princess consort.


Never actually used that ending, but how would the PC's relationship to Alistair/Anora be different than Anora/Caidan? Anora was Queen, not consort.


Anora was in the same boat, little actual power beyond what Cailan allowed her to have by his own choice. The terminology is kind of all over the place though.

Modifié par Efesell, 24 mars 2010 - 12:23 .


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Efesell wrote...

Do you really think Weisshaupt would withdraw support and refuse to fight the Darkspawn in Ferelden because the Chantry wouldn't turn over an Apostate to you?


Depends on how much I pressed the issue. I am quite persuasive, and yes perhaps they would. Weisshaupt is wanting to make a political statement, they have larger ambitions for the Wardens. How far they would go, who knows yet.

I doubt it would need to go that far, a strong warning to Alistair and he would back down.  Its not like I didn't lead him by the nose before.

Also I could walk away from it. They might have a hard time replacing me. You act as if you have no power, you are the Warden who just ended the Blight and saved an entire country.

Modifié par MutantSpleen, 24 mars 2010 - 12:25 .


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Having larger ambitions for the Wardens is precisely why they would probably respect the King's wishes over yours. You don't get on a nations good graces by trying to bully them.

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Wynnie the poo still hadn't forgiven me for desecrating the mad woman's ashes. I never did talk to her about the politics of the tower.

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DeathWyrmNexus wrote...

Untrue.

It's very clearly stated that the right of conscription can be utilized against even kings.  The Grey Wardens obviously have a series of treaties with various kingdoms that makes the right of conscription supercede all other laws.

The royalty can, of course, decide to break those treaties, however, by default the right of conscription must, as it is described, supercede all other laws and rights given to other parties.

Ergo: Right of conscription supercedes the right of the chantry to hunt apostates, unless the ruling body of a country decides to break the treaty with the Grey Wardens and potentially face war against the Grey Wardens and the other countries/parties their treaties would move to action.

Such a war is exceedingly unlikely, for it is highly doubtful there will be a time that a single recruit would be worth a war, but the way the codexes and powers are worded this is obviously the way things work.

Kind of like how the right to life supercedes the right to free speech in many countries (the 'yelling fire in a crowded theater' example).  Certain rights supercede other rights.  Laws have a hierarchy specifically to avoid situations such as this.

Edit: Duncan wouldn't conscript the child of Bryce not because he lacked the authority to do so legally, but because it was not worth the trouble, damaged allegiances, and political fallout to exercise that authority.

I'll only settle for half true since if the royals say no, the Grey Wardens don't really have any recourse that isn't idiotic or at least unwise. The royals can oust the Grey Wardens at their own peril but they have done it before. The Grey Wardens exist at the whim of the ruling bodies they reside in. Granted they have territory where they are in charge but... That is a different flavor of tacos all together.

I do recognize your point about conscription but like it is stated, they do the Rite of Conscription at their own peril... Their rights end when the royals of that territory say they do, treaty or not. The Royals ARE the law, to badly quote Judge Dredd.


And the Fereldan royals are only on the throne because *I* put them there as a Grey Warden. It was *I* who decided their fates in DA:O, and they damn well better remember that.

Besides, judging from the situation the First Warden constantly finds him/herself in the Anderfels, the order as a whole *isn't* a stranger to internecine and civil warfare. Anyone who wishes to take on the order better think twice, or even thrice, before doing so. After all, Warden Commander Sophia Dryden was the exception to the rule when it comes to how the order is generally perceived by the public and royalty alike.

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bobobo878 wrote...

Wynnie the poo still hadn't forgiven me for desecrating the mad woman's ashes. I never did talk to her about the politics of the tower.


Does DAA have dialogue options regarding that issue if you did violate the ashes in DAO? If so, how extensive?

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