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[dreamsoftomorrow]

What makes an Empire evil or bad?

The definition is simply that it's ruled by one person, but nowhere does it state that it's also inherently bad.

So, what makes it bad?

Why are we assuming Sen Devadatta is evil when from what I've read in the history books and from the locals, all they did was shut their doors. We don't know the reason yet either.

It's understandable to be wary and suspicious, but I don't think it's a good idea to go in believing we're going to be arrested or worse.

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[gathersnomoss]

I always believe something bad will probably happen when I go to a new place. I'd rather be pleasantly surprised than have to come up with a contingency plan after I'm arrested or worse. And it's hard to make a plan when we know next to nothing about this country. And generally speaking, Empires usually have their ducks in a row when it comes to organization. A lot more important to have plans when you are dealing with their governments as compared to city-states.

Unless it's some city-state that decided to call itself an Empire because it sounded more impressive, but that's not the case here.

[dreamsoftomorrow]

Well, as Ena mentioned, it's not bad to be wary, but I don't think it's a good idea making it obvious that you're coming in assuming the worst. That alone might make the situation worse when the empire is the one sending out the invitations and stuff, you know?

Basically, we're being asked to be guests and we don't really have a reason to be rude to the host. I'm sure even the Empress is aware that we're not going in without our own reservations given they've cut everyone off for ten years.

[gathersnomoss]

I haven't decided if I'm going or not. But if I go, I can manage professional. I don't really do small talk, but I can be polite and businesslike.