[If he made the wrong call, trusted the wrong person, they could turn that power against him, they could strike at his back before he could think to take that power away. The danger of that kind of betrayal, versus the necessity of a king being guarded... yes, she can understand that kind of risk being taken. Dohalim had taken a big risk employing Dahnans as his guard, as well. And not everyone had wanted her in the guard, either. She'd made them regret - and over time, understand - that her loyalty was not in question. But it had also been too easy for many to believe that Migal had betrayed their lord. So easy that even she had fallen for it. Not all Dahnans praised his changes.
She shakes her head, pushing those thoughts aside. She'd made too many mistakes during that time, but thankfully, betraying the one who gave her power was not one of which she was guilty.]
So that's what you meant... about them knowing how to sever that link. If something went wrong, you could take the power back?
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[If he made the wrong call, trusted the wrong person, they could turn that power against him, they could strike at his back before he could think to take that power away. The danger of that kind of betrayal, versus the necessity of a king being guarded... yes, she can understand that kind of risk being taken. Dohalim had taken a big risk employing Dahnans as his guard, as well. And not everyone had wanted her in the guard, either. She'd made them regret - and over time, understand - that her loyalty was not in question. But it had also been too easy for many to believe that Migal had betrayed their lord. So easy that even she had fallen for it. Not all Dahnans praised his changes.
She shakes her head, pushing those thoughts aside. She'd made too many mistakes during that time, but thankfully, betraying the one who gave her power was not one of which she was guilty.]
So that's what you meant... about them knowing how to sever that link. If something went wrong, you could take the power back?