Skreean Politics (spoilers for entire WFS and Florid Sword WFT)

I have wondered sometimes, why Gammon chose to work as a 17th century style superhero, when he could - as a rebellion leader - without any problems take on the duties of governing newly freed Skree? As a result of all members of legitimate Torr dynasty being slaughtered by Fangs (It hurts the royalist in my heart), and Gammon's authority being recognised by everyone, he would easily become political leader. Why he decided not to? Maybe in a gest of humility?

Maybe he enjoyed being Florid Sword more than still being in command? It would mean he trusted his people in creating new political system. Does he plan to return, like marshall Józef Piłsudski, military leader who had played a key role in establishing polish independence in 1918 and then, after years of absence in politics, overthrew legal government and introduced authoritarian regime in 1926? I mean, in this case Gammon would engage if the situation grew not as he wished, eg. if chaos or tyranny appeared.

Anyway, the comic strip tells us that the new queen in Torborro is Bhora Gumble. She is said to be born in a lower social class, even to be a Strander at some point. How did elitarian merchants of Torrboro accept her on the throne? Well, we go to know, that after Wingfeather War Torrboro was settled by inhabitants of Dugtown. Their influence seems to be the answer. If there was really like that and Dugtowners overtook control of the capital of Skree, the Wingfeather War and Gammon's Rebellion turn out to have effected in a sort of social revolution, where the lower class gains power in the country. What could become with surviving memebrs of old upper class? Were they marginalised? Or maybe they got used to a new conditions?

Also, notice that queen Bhora in comic strip is propably afraid of "Piłsudski scenario" in Gammon's case and plans to get rid of him. That is even more likely, if we assume that Bhora really acts to detriment of her own people, cooperating with thieves.

The question of the rule of Skree seem to be still developing!

Tadhg mac Matha

PS This is the result of letting historian into fantasy worlds.

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Well, there is also something to consider! Bhora Gumble's regime won't be able to do whatever she wants, because the increased annieran influence in Skree. Why is it increased? We have to remember that former prisoners of the Fork! Factory! have developed strong bonds between each other and when they will grow up, they will probably form an important and impossible to ignore community - and their queen is Sara Cobbler, adopted daughter of the Queen of Anniera.

I have just wondered if Sara will be Queen of Skree someday...

Kay Livingstone (FF, FAR, BLC, AMLC)

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I think that that's quite likely. She is unofficially already seen as a queen by the former prisoners, who will grow up and become the leaders of Skree, and seeing how she has ties with existing royalty and Gammon, who is also likely to become some sort of leader in Skree, chances are quite high. My guess is that years later, people will either decide that they want a monarchy or some one (probably Gammon) will overthrow Bhora Gumble and will need a replacement. Maybe Gammon would take that role, but I have a feeling that he would rather be the Florid Sword than king. In both cases, Sara, should she be up for it, would be a good and likely choise.