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If we assume that the chart is in fact from Lord Arioch, and not Rivons own meme (which I have my doubts)... its still a meme response. The entire response is written with a lack of seriousness. So I wouldn't take it too seriously regardless. Which is fine. Fans often take a piece of media far more seriously than its actual creators do. And when you look at it objectively, our 608 and counting pages of debates on here about the interpersonal dynamics of fictional characters in a porn game is pretty silly.
That said, lets get silly!
Once again assuming this is in fact from Lord Arioch, even though this is a meme response that doesn't mean that there isn't truth within it as well. The first question is, is this a measure of the social and political hierarchy with in Bloodmeen or is a a measure of the individuals strength and power. I would argue the later because Rowan ostensibly outranks everyone but the twins. Sure you could argue that some of the character might be under him on paper but out rank him in real politics. And that may be true for characters like Cliohna and X'zaratl, but I don't think it is as true for characters like Greyhide or Ameraine, at least not to the degree this chart shows.
So that leaves us with a chart of the characters raw power. But Rowans position still seems odd because in the updated prologue he gives both the twins a run for their money when they attack his village, and with just 4-5 points invested in his combat skill he can reliably best Andras in a non-magical combat. The only way this chart could potentially still work is if this is truly just raw power. No skill, no strategy, no tricks, no maneuvering. Then I think it might work out about right, based on what we know of the characters.
I liken it to Batman . It is generally agreed among the comic book fandom that Batman can defeat any opponent IF given enough time to study the opponent and prepare for the conflict. But what constitutes enough time varies wildly depending on the opponent. It would take Batman an exponentially time longer to prepare for an opponent like Superman when compared to someone like Elongated Man. Rowan is quite possibly the weakest of the 6 heroes from a pure power standpoint. He's no slouch, but his real strength comes from strategy and subterfuge. I'm certain that given enough time he could get himself and Alexia out of this situation and stop the twins. But it is a very delicate situation and he is surrounded by people that with vastly more raw power than him. The question isn't really is he capable of stopping the twins and saving both himself and Alexia, it is will he be able to do it before it no longer matters because the twins managed to conquer the realms or either of them have been corrupted beyond saving.
That said, lets get silly!
Once again assuming this is in fact from Lord Arioch, even though this is a meme response that doesn't mean that there isn't truth within it as well. The first question is, is this a measure of the social and political hierarchy with in Bloodmeen or is a a measure of the individuals strength and power. I would argue the later because Rowan ostensibly outranks everyone but the twins. Sure you could argue that some of the character might be under him on paper but out rank him in real politics. And that may be true for characters like Cliohna and X'zaratl, but I don't think it is as true for characters like Greyhide or Ameraine, at least not to the degree this chart shows.So that leaves us with a chart of the characters raw power. But Rowans position still seems odd because in the updated prologue he gives both the twins a run for their money when they attack his village, and with just 4-5 points invested in his combat skill he can reliably best Andras in a non-magical combat. The only way this chart could potentially still work is if this is truly just raw power. No skill, no strategy, no tricks, no maneuvering. Then I think it might work out about right, based on what we know of the characters.
I liken it to Batman .
It is generally agreed among the comic book fandom that Batman can defeat any opponent IF given enough time to study the opponent and prepare for the conflict. But what constitutes enough time varies wildly depending on the opponent. It would take Batman an exponentially time longer to prepare for an opponent like Superman when compared to someone like Elongated Man. Rowan is quite possibly the weakest of the 6 heroes from a pure power standpoint. He's no slouch, but his real strength comes from strategy and subterfuge. I'm certain that given enough time he could get himself and Alexia out of this situation and stop the twins. But it is a very delicate situation and he is surrounded by people that with vastly more raw power than him. The question isn't really is he capable of stopping the twins and saving both himself and Alexia, it is will he be able to do it before it no longer matters because the twins managed to conquer the realms or either of them have been corrupted beyond saving.
