[Despite all the war, despite all the heartache and bloodshed, that's a sentiment every ruler could agree with. If Tataru had to choose between the two she'd much prefer to live under a leader who had a genuine love for their people, even if they were flawed. It was much better than a cold-hearted tyrant who felt nothing.]
The Syndicate...is certainly a problem, but it is due to the nature of Ul'dah itself. I cannot see the people of my home changing their ways until they learn to put the worth of their fellow men over what coin they may have in their coffers.
[Not that Tataru is really one to talk...she's ruthless when it comes to money herself. Even she'll admit that. Even so, she won't go so far as to sacrifice people's lives over a bit of money...blackmail? Sure. Exploit? To a degree. She's no saint; if she were the Scions would've gone bankrupt long ago.]
Anyone born into that society, including myself, has a bit of an obsession with wealth. It's a hard habit to break free from.
[Even here she's back on her own bullshit, if her work schedule is anything to go by.]
I agree though, wholeheartedly. As unfortunate as it may be, if one has the strength, ability and resources to use what they have to better the lives of those around them? They have a duty to rise to the challenge, I think. Not to the point of despair, however. There is a balance that needs to be met. An unhappy ruler will make their people unhappy if they cannot be content with their cause.
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The Syndicate...is certainly a problem, but it is due to the nature of Ul'dah itself. I cannot see the people of my home changing their ways until they learn to put the worth of their fellow men over what coin they may have in their coffers.
[Not that Tataru is really one to talk...she's ruthless when it comes to money herself. Even she'll admit that. Even so, she won't go so far as to sacrifice people's lives over a bit of money...blackmail? Sure. Exploit? To a degree. She's no saint; if she were the Scions would've gone bankrupt long ago.]
Anyone born into that society, including myself, has a bit of an obsession with wealth. It's a hard habit to break free from.
[Even here she's back on her own bullshit, if her work schedule is anything to go by.]
I agree though, wholeheartedly. As unfortunate as it may be, if one has the strength, ability and resources to use what they have to better the lives of those around them? They have a duty to rise to the challenge, I think. Not to the point of despair, however. There is a balance that needs to be met. An unhappy ruler will make their people unhappy if they cannot be content with their cause.