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Redric

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So my dear friends, i was reading about Zaros i want to follow a god and i can;t decide, Zaros or Saradomin this is my options, but i don't know! But back to Zaros... I was reading about him and I read something about his Empire... so my question, what that was? Is he was something like a king? Giving orders to his men in a Empire that was oen and strong country or maybe he was more like obserwator of the teritory that his followers control? Sry for my ENG

03-Dec-2016 20:44:09 - Last edited on 03-Dec-2016 20:50:25 by Redric

William Witt
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Before I continue, let me clarify that Zaros has, since his recent return, stated that the empire was a mistake. His new plan is to control things from the shadows, behind the scenes.

But the empire was a controlling, stagnant place, that gradually consumed more and more of the known world. Humans did not have it easy there; Mod Jack (a writer of much Zaros lore) has suggested that while the Zarosians may have had better technology, the Saradominists were *happier* (and treated better by their god). While humans in certain cases could advance, the elites of the empire were dark races such as demons, Mahjarrat and the undead, and humans were often snacks, toys or borderline slaves. (The majority of humans, in Mod Jack's words, were unsafe, unhappy and unprosperous.) I will note there was also a sinister secret police, headed up by - guess who - Sliske. In Sliske's own words, everyone in the Zarosian Empire was always being watched, always afraid of setting a foot out of line.

Zaros himself, however, is not directly to blame for all of this. He was not a very good administrator, and not entirely aware of all that his underlings were up to. In fact, at one point he began withdrawing more and more, leaving his cardinals to rule in his place - The throne room in the divine palace came to be known as the "Empty Throne". Naturally, this may have only made things worse.

In response to your question, though. It was a single unified empire, and under Zaros was conquering the entire planet - and nearly got away with it, too. Zamorak, however, saw the empire as a place of stagnation and control, and Zaros as a tyrannical oppressor, and rose up against him.

The latest quest, Children of Mah, in showing us Zaros' conversation with Zamorak at that fateful moment, would seem to confirm that Zaros was at the time a pretty nasty guy. However, Azzanadra (upon learning of this) believes he is not the god he once was; It is up to you if you agree with him.
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03-Dec-2016 21:09:44 - Last edited on 03-Dec-2016 21:16:23 by William Witt

Jumala

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He was God Emperor who gave orders to his human cardinals and Azzanadra who in turn ruled empire in his behalf. So basicly he just gave goals to his servants and they made it happen while he did some science in freneskae.

03-Dec-2016 21:13:37

Astraea L

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Zaros' empire was a unified country that sought to conquer all of Gielinor, stretching from Ice Mountain to northern Morytania and covering the entirety of what is now the Wilderness. Although it was ruled over by Zaros directly, he withdrew somewhat in the later days of the empire and allowed his followers to run it for the most part.

The Zarosian empire was not without its merits, as it brought many technological advancements to society and attempted to unite all the races of Gielinor in peaceful co-existence, but it was also authoritarian and ruthless, valuing brutal efficiency over ethics, and in practice the different races of the empire did not always get along. Furthermore, the empire expanded its borders either through force or through trickery, as Zaros waged wars against the other gods and made promises to mortals that he never intended to keep in order to recruit them. The empire is known to have come into conflict with the Menaphites, the elves, and the Saradominists of Hallowvale.

After Zamorak betrayed Zaros and Zaros fled Gielinor, Saradomin and Zamorak made a temporary alliance to wipe the empire out and drive Zaros' influence from the face of Gielinor forever.

Personally I would go with Saradomin, as I value his ideals of order, wisdom, and protection of the weak, and dislike Zaros' manipulative and amoral nature, but the choice is up to you and I do admit that I am somewhat biased.
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03-Dec-2016 21:18:49

William Witt
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Continuing notes from above (I hit the character limit in my earlier post so can't edit this in now). If you don't know what a "secret police" is, it's like the Gestapo in Adolf's Germany. Apparently the actual Praetorians of the real world Roman Empire also served as secret police (amongst other things).
And also, yes, Zaros was the God Emperor, as Jumala said. Realized I failed to answer that bit of your question.
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03-Dec-2016 21:46:15 - Last edited on 04-Dec-2016 05:20:12 by William Witt

Hazeel

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The Empire was a very orderly place, with much focus on obedience and control. It was hierarchal and prone to corruption. The order led to stagnation and it was a very miserable place for the lower class. The upper class had it pretty good, but their idea of entertainment was watching Sliske force homeless people to kill each other.

Saradomin and Zaros are both very focused on control and order. The difference lies in their management. Saradomin is more emotional, focusing on morality, virtue, and safety. However, his emotions often times lead to issues, such as his anger problem. Zaros, meanwhile is logical with little emotion to the point that you could honestly call him a sociopath. With that said, he is focused on results and tends to get them, but often at the cost of others.

It is said that those in the Zarosian Empire were better off than the Saradominists both economically and in terms of education. But the Saradominists were considered to be happier than the Zarosians. Make of that what you will. Runescape doesn't need a hero...it needs a villain. An all encompassing force of evil that will remain ever-threatening and use chaos to make the peoples of Gielinor tolerate each other, grow strong together, and fight side by side against this evil. I am that villain.

03-Dec-2016 22:16:40

Raleirosen

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If you're an individualist, go Zarosian. But if you think the needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few, go with Saradomin. That's the starkest difference between the two, in my opinion.

Redric said :
Ty all of you! Nice and clear answears, you guys are great :) So... For Saradomin! :D Don't pick Saradomin after getting just two answers, both from Saradominists... Patrolling Lore FC almost makes you wish for a Great Revision.

04-Dec-2016 04:25:07 - Last edited on 04-Dec-2016 05:29:33 by Raleirosen

Padomenes

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William Witt said :
Continuing notes from above (I hit the character limit in my earlier post so can't edit this in now). If you don't know what a "secret police" is, it's like the Gestapo in Adolf's Germany.

And also, yes, Zaros was the God Emperor, as Jumala said. Realized I failed to answer that bit of your question. Um the Roman Praetorian also acted as a secret police irl.

04-Dec-2016 04:27:41

Raleirosen

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Padomenes said :
William Witt said :
Continuing notes from above (I hit the character limit in my earlier post so can't edit this in now). If you don't know what a "secret police" is, it's like the Gestapo in Adolf's Germany. Um the Roman Praetorian also acted as a secret police irl. For once Padomenes' tendency to bring up real world comparisons is not only called for, but logically consistent. Patrolling Lore FC almost makes you wish for a Great Revision.

04-Dec-2016 04:39:50

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