A Look at Gareth Daniels and His Strong Following

Gareth Daniels seems to cater to those distressed by the wars and foster a sense of unity through a strong  figurehead who requires uncontested authority. His popularity comes at no surprise since his following is composed of mostly independents who belong to no alliance of their own. Why is it that independents want to subject themselves to a singular regime even though they remain independents primarily for their own personal freedoms?

There are two major reasons for this. First of all, independents seem to be tired of the domination of strong alliances who control the KOTW world through a political system that resembles modern party politics. They feel left out in a lot of the diplomacy and decision making. They also do not appreciate the full-scale wars that major alliances create. This leaves independents only one option for hegemony and that is through force. Second, independents are subject to a lot of raiding and "practice attacks" and "maneuvers" that alliance members are not subject to. Likewise, they do not have a strong defense system with which to protect themselves.

Gareth Daniels, therefore, panders to this disgruntled populace by removing the supremacy of the alliances and create what seems to be a more level playing field for independents. This balance, according to Gareth, can only be achieved by war, leading to his catch-phrase "war is freedom."

Is this "alliance weakening" necessary to achieve a more free and equal KOTW world? The answer is NO. Gareth's proposal will only lead unnecessary destruction and chaos. There will be tremendous infighting and a constant struggle for the position of monarch, which is what we have now except on an even worse scale. In no shape or form will this situation better itself through people like Gareth. Alliances are truly what keep balance in the game. They allow the title of King or Queen to pass quite frequently to many different, qualified people.

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