CLYNTAHN’S FATE

Arol wrote:Let me pose a hypothetical question.
The Temple has fallen and Arch Vicar Clin…oops (Clyntahn) has been captured alive, what should be his fate!
Now one of the tools I’ve noticed writers using, is when setting a character up for a nasty fall, is to demonize them as much as possible.
In Clyntahn’s case, DW has certainly succeeded in creating a veritable human demon. One, not only directly responsible for millions of deaths, but also the inhuman torture of tens of thousands.
So I ask again what should be the fate of such a creature?
There’s a saying: Death is too good for someone like that!
My own solution in Clyntahn’s case would be to have him live out the remainder of his life in a padded “super-max” cell, deprived of everything of meaning in his life, with only one of OWL’s servitors to see that he had water and nutrient gruel for sustenance. Maybe a view screen with carefully edited glimpses of Safehold evolving in ways beyond his imaginings.
Clyntahn is a megalomaniac depraved and licentious glutton. Taking away his power, and the means to satiate his appetites would hurt him more then death.

Arol wrote:Let me pose a hypothetical question.
The Temple has fallen and Arch Vicar Clin…oops (Clyntahn) has been captured alive, what should be his fate!
Now one of the tools I’ve noticed writers using, is when setting a character up for a nasty fall, is to demonize them as much as possible.
In Clyntahn’s case, DW has certainly succeeded in creating a veritable human demon. One, not only directly responsible for millions of deaths, but also the inhuman torture of tens of thousands.
So I ask again what should be the fate of such a creature?
There’s a saying: Death is too good for someone like that!
My own solution in Clyntahn’s case would be to have him live out the remainder of his life in a padded “super-max” cell, deprived of everything of meaning in his life, with only one of OWL’s servitors to see that he had water and nutrient gruel for sustenance. Maybe a view screen with carefully edited glimpses of Safehold evolving in ways beyond his imaginings.
Clyntahn is a megalomaniac depraved and licentious glutton. Taking away his power, and the means to satiate his appetites would hurt him more then death.

n7axw wrote:I think that there needs to be a trial with evidence, accusers and witnesses. There is enough to convict the man a hundred times over. Then execute him quickly and cleanly... not for his sake but that Safehold might see the difference between vengeance and justice fairly and impartially administered.

Don

Arol wrote:

n7axw wrote:I think that there needs to be a trial with evidence, accusers and witnesses. There is enough to convict the man a hundred times over. Then execute him quickly and cleanly... not for his sake but that Safehold might see the difference between vengeance and justice fairly and impartially administered.

Don

Logic and reason says you’re correct seen in the context of a modern society.
But Safehold at its present state of development ; in spite of race to industrialize; is still in the mind set of a medieval society. I doubt that they would consider a simple rope sufficient closure.

doug941 wrote:[
The main problem with an execution is having one that is not a Inquisition V 2.0 while also not starting a couple of dozen True Believers urban myths. No matter what is done, someone would say the condemned wasn't him or something similar. If he was imprisoned in full view of the public, anyone could look and say "that's him alright". There is also the side effect on movers and shakers that "You" can be brought to account for your deeds, even if they don't warrant death.

lyonheart wrote:Hi ElaineofShalott,

Welcome to the forums, enjoy your favorite simulated beverage on the simulated roof.

Clyntahn has carefully kept the army far away from Zion, to prevent any military coup, so expecting Maigwair to be the key for that is assuming way too much.

Magwair might be more influential with the Temple Guard, but past threads give Duchairn his own links into them.

L