[Discuss] Seccessions

[Timothy Collett]

My general rule for secessions would be this:
A secession is something that happens because of serious cultural,  
philosophical, or political differences between the Duke and the rest  
of the realm.  Sometimes, those differences are as simple as, "I want  
power!" or, "My realm's getting wiped out, and no one wants to help  
me!  I'd better take all I can and run, maybe try to cut a deal with  
the invaders!"  Other times, it's about religion, or some other  
disagreement between Duke and Ruler.

But it's not something that's done nicely.

Now, there are certainly situations where the seceding realm will  
work together with the parent realm soon after the secession--look at  
Irombrozia and Riombara on Beluaterra.  They're still fighting  
against their common enemy, even though at least part of each realm  
hates the other's guts.

In general, if it's roleplayed as being done due to serious  
differences between the two parts of the realm, it's going to be OK,  
even if they eventually become friends again.  However, in almost all  
cases, if it's done with the knowledge and/or consent of the ruler,  
it's against the rules.

(Disclaimer: the above is my opinion based on a careful reading and  
interpretation of Tom's various pronouncements on this subject in the  
past)

Timothy Collett
Anaris Family

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"Reality is merely an illusion, albeit a very persistent one "
--Albert Einstein



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