Originally posted by Cirion
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The problem here is that you are coming at this from a very character-centric position; fair enough.
You’ve got to think about HOW this temple got built – They don’t just spring up like weeds: they’ve got to have financial backing, lots of financial backing; having the backing of a town of rich nobles is quite handy for getting stuff built.
As for the Thayans, sure, amongst some people they have a fairly bad reputation, and they’re all stern and dowdy – What better target for a spot of lampoonery?
Art, in almost all of its many forms, thrives on contrasts and most of the time has a rather strong anti-establishment line. Are all Sunites inherent cowards? Probably not. Having a couple of exhibitions that gently mock the Thayans would do more to undermine the enclave than simply ignoring its existence ever would.
If the Thayans represent rigid sternness and emotion deadness, it is paramount that groups such as the Sunites are there to oppose them; to ensure the town doesn’t fully succumb to the drab greyness of the Thayans, and is constantly reminded that there is more to life than rules, and that freedom is an option for everyone.
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