Post #1700091

#WordWeavers 4/25 Is there any political or moral value that your MC and antagonist agree on? On the surface, probably lots. Matholwch would agree with Taliesin that kings and rulers are beholden to their people, that history and the arts are lifelines of a culture, that compassion for others is the hallmark of a worthy ruler. The problem is that Matholwch will forget his 'principles' the moment it's convenient for him. He seems to have no issue throwing his people into a catastrophic war for pride's sake, and evidently his 'compassion' for his wife only applies when she's not speaking up for herself and her native Wales. To be fair, Taliesin isn't a saint when it comes to his principles either and he's been known to use deceit and trickery when there's no other option.