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Fat N Wacky
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I am Zarosian.

I truly believe that Zaros is what is best for the world. I respect some of the other factions, and I even think that their corresponding/representing Gods could coexist in a world led by Zaros, but Zaros is simply what's best moving forward. He's the only one proactive enough against the threat that the Elder Gods pose.
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03-Sep-2016 22:16:38

Ancient Drew

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Astraea L said :
Kemtros said :
I mostly served Zaros until Missing, Presumed Death. While I still help Zaros wherever I can, during Sliske's Grand Ascendancy, I had to take time to consider who I would support. While I did have the option to support Zaros due to The World Wakes, I thought that Armadyl had a right to oppose Sliske and reclaim the Empyrean Citadel. This support grew stronger with The Bird and the Beast. At the very least, a huge part of my support for Armadyl comes from wanting him to win the Big Game.

Armadyl's own faction has merits, though. There does seem to be a good balance between him trying to be peaceful, but recognizing that a warmonger like Bandos needs to be stopped. I don't see that as hypocritical, as I instead see it as Armadyl not being as naive as he once was. He wants to be a shepherd, rather than abuse his power as a god. Should I put you down as a Zarosian or as an Armadylean? 0.0 Zarosians and Armadyleans tend to have a fair bit in common, and I find we often sympathise with each other. A lot of Zarosians would help Armadyl if they had to go with an ascended god, and both deities lean towards order and community.

The only real differences would be that Armadyleans pursue justice, while Zarosians chase up opportunities for an education. Apart from that, they are pretty similar. Prepare for hell on RuneScape in Naval Cataclysm!

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03-Sep-2016 22:31:13

King Peter
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I support Seren, mostly because her philosophy is closest to mine. I used to be Godless, but switched to Seren because (1) the idea of mortals kicking out all gods just isn't realistic (it would be pretty tough even if *everyone* had World Guardian powers) and (2) Seren has essentially requested not to be treated as a god, which is pretty much the best attitude for a god to have, in my opinion. (FWIW, the fact that Kara-Meir would sooner turn Gielinor into Yu'biusk 2.0 than allow a benevolent god to exist and nobody in the faction has even told her that that's pretty uncool made it pretty easy to leave the Godless.)

That being said, unless Seren comes up with a better plan to stop the Elders, I will support Zaros in ascending to Elder Godhood. While I don't doubt that Zaros would be a bit *too* happy to have such power, and the whole "become fate itself" shtick is pretty creepy, I do think Zaros is ultimately benevolent, and it sure as hell beats being Elder God food.
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04-Sep-2016 11:04:15

Raleirosen

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Fat N Wacky said :
He's the only one proactive enough against the threat that the Elder Gods pose.
A facile point, since Zaros is the only god (aside from Seren) who's aware of the threat they pose.

King Peter said :
I do think Zaros is ultimately benevolent
No.

Ancient Drew said :
Zarosians and Armadyleans tend to have a fair bit in common, and I find we often sympathise with each other. A lot of Zarosians would help Armadyl if they had to go with an ascended god, and both deities lean towards order and community.

The only real differences would be that Armadyleans pursue justice, while Zarosians chase up opportunities for an education. Apart from that, they are pretty similar.
I don't think there's anything about the Zarosian faction that emphasizes "community" -- and there's a fine line between Armadyl's harmony and Zaros' order.

Moreover, the biggest "real" difference between the two is that Armadyl thinks of gods as non-compulsory guides who espouse ideals and lead those who agree with them. Zaros uses the same word, but he means "guide" in the sense of Ultimate Overlord, with every lesser being (ascended gods included) acting as pawns on his chessboard. Patrolling Lore FC almost makes you wish for a Great Revision.

05-Sep-2016 02:28:01 - Last edited on 05-Sep-2016 02:28:15 by Raleirosen

Solmestix
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This is pretty difficult!

My personality dictates a Zaros/Armadyl/Saradominist, but if i were to choose,

Saradomin

Sorry clan members....But Saradomin's IDEAS appeal to me, i am not fond of Saradomin himself, he is not perfect, but I do agree with the be benevolent, be justicial?
Bottom line is that i am a mix of Zarosian,Armadylean and Saradominist ideals.

05-Sep-2016 12:27:12 - Last edited on 05-Sep-2016 12:31:46 by Solmestix

Ancient Drew

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The sad thing about Saradomin is, while I believe he is benevolent at heart and wants to help everyone, Teragardian culture may have taken its toll on him as a boy. And he clearly doesn't like hearing the word 'no'.

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05-Sep-2016 21:24:16

Hazeel

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Hmmm....was it ever confirmed whether Saradomin was a product of Teragardian culture? ...or if Teragardian culture was a product of Saradomin? 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.

05-Sep-2016 21:56:05

Ancient Drew

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Hazeel said :
Hmmm....was it ever confirmed whether Saradomin was a product of Teragardian culture? ...or if Teragardian culture was a product of Saradomin? It's a theory really, but I wouldn't be surprised if it was true. I guess all humans do want to do good inside really, Saradomin included, but if Seren is right and he was misguided, this would explain it. Plus it is natural for many humans to see things in black and white. Prepare for hell on RuneScape in Naval Cataclysm!

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05-Sep-2016 22:24:50

Lego Miester
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V. Bouncing around between gods due to their less-than-savory actions was getting tiring. He can't do that if he's dead! :D

I'd have used the same logic to side with Bandos, but his followers have maintained none of the better parts of his philosophy in his absence, as we see in The Mighty Fall and Nomad's Elegy. Headcanon Haven, where everything is made up and the points don't matter.
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05-Sep-2016 22:47:30 - Last edited on 05-Sep-2016 22:48:32 by Lego Miester

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