[MR] Bowing to Empty Throne

[Cecelia Hughes]

> Okay, ancient MidRealm tale.  King Thaid changed his name when he won
> the throne; his previous persona was named Steerpike, and was known
> as
> a cut-up and practical joker, and he didn't think it was appropriate
> behavior for the king.  (Or maybe someone "convinced" him of such: we
> do not know of the councils of kings.)  Thaid being still the same
> person, however, he found need to occasionally disguise himself as
> Steerpike, so that he could enjoy his frolics without bringing shame
> to
> the Crown.  At such times, he would put his Crown on the Throne and
> direct folk to "bow to that."
> 
> Of course, over the years, Thaid became known as a cut-up and a
> practical joker.  His second reign was as Fuyuzuru Tadashi.  I had
> already left the kingdom, however, and I know not if he left his
> crown
> on the throne and frolicked as Thaid...
> 
> Graidhne ni Ruaidh
> 4th Dragon Herald of the Middle Kingdom
>    
> --- lpenny1971 at aol.com wrote:
> 
> > Found this link that came from question asked in the past:
> > 
> > http://history.westkingdom.org/AHP/MiscQuestions.htm#BowingToThrone
> > 
> > -Larry Myself
> > 
> > 
> > "Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear
> > bright until you hear them speak." ~Larry the CableGuy
> >
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