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ThrowerOfStones

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Terminology
« on: October 15, 2010, 05:20:29 pm »
I am really disappoiinted the King/Queen isn't called a Thane. I think that should be changed ASAP.
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Re: Terminology
« Reply #1 on: October 15, 2010, 05:37:06 pm »
Quote from: ThrowerOfStones on October 15, 2010, 05:20:29 pm
I am really disappoiinted the King/Queen isn't called a Thane. I think that should be changed ASAP.

I'm not sure why they would be. Historically, "thane" is roughly equivalent to "knight": a noble who serves the king in a military capacity, and may also hold title to land. If anything, it might apply to the mayor or captain of the guard after the King arrives.
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Re: Terminology
« Reply #2 on: October 15, 2010, 08:34:10 pm »
Yeah you can't just say 'hey that's a cool word, put it in, toady!' and forget it actually has a meaning well ingrained in history and culture.
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