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By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:07:47 +0000

I use “m’dear” a lot and sure don’t mean it in a patronizing way. But I have noticed every now and then that some folks seem taken aback by it. So I try to make sure I’ve got a relationship solidly in place before I start using it.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:06:17 +0000

It’s unclear how Dreamland chooses its kings, but it’s been made fairly clear that it is not along familial lines. I think it’s more based on the character of the person.

By: Nicole

Nicole — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 17:01:42 +0000

And, no, it doesn’t appear that kingship should go to the “next in line” because in Dreamland, kingship is not given along familial lines. It is mystical how the kings are chosen–they are not descendents of one another. It’s possible that Alex was allowed to claim the sword because (at the time) it was the only possible way to get the sword to Dan. Alex is honorable, and the sword could possibly sense that. The fate of the kingship of Dreamland is in the hands of Alex and Dan.

By: lake_wrangler

lake_wrangler — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 15:33:36 +0000

June 8th update, the second…

#1 – 4893
#2 – 4626
#3 – 4619 <= We're inching closer to #2 again!

Vote, Dreamers, vote!
#4 – 4484

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:21:01 +0000

June 8th update!

#!: 4,801
#2: 4,571
#3: 4,554 <= We are CLOSE to #2!!!!
#4: 4,428

Keep it up Dreamies!!! VOTE!!!

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:17:52 +0000

No. I think it was covered somewhere in comments before that the Dreamland “heir” is not necessarily related to the previous king.

By: Julie

Julie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 13:16:16 +0000

I’m not disputing that Alex is the ruler right now. I was pointing out (as was Nicole) that Niviene’s position was that Alex should abdicate in favor of his brother since Dan was the rightful heir. It’s 100% true that a king cannot have power if others do not believe in his right to rule or support him. Alex has followers, so he has power as king…but that does not mean he cannot step down in favor of Dan.

By: Ellie

Ellie — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 12:45:37 +0000

Adding to what a previous poster stated, ancient Egyptians were not black, they were descended from Iranians. They had some African admixture + Greek/Roman influence. Additionally, studies have shown that Ramses’s mummy had red hair and a hooknose. Just sayin’.

By: Butterfly414

Butterfly414 — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 07:34:33 +0000

I didn’t forget that Dan is the rightful king by birth, but frankly birth or no – it’s a matter of how the people see it. That’s why Nicodemus was King for so long, the people SAW him as the king and obeyed.
As long as he has those who will view him as their king and will follow him, Alex is the ruler.

Besides, since the King is unable to fulfill his duties of the crown, wouldn’t the responsibility and title simply go to the next in line?

By: Syric

Syric — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 01:19:43 +0000

*Is female and has stood guard duty* Really now? Also, many African tribal societies as well as ancient egyptians had females as elite guards for the wives and daughters of pharaohs. I can pull out my books if you want. But, as you say, a handful of advanced scouts, does not and army make. And second, I really don’t see why the inclusion of women in Dreamland military is all that important.