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I have an idea for a rebellion.
The three lords abide by the letter of the law and are letting time pass, but take advantage of whatever the letter of the law allows, having "dragon-fever", as it were (monetary greed). But in doing this they are scrupulous in making sure that they cross no line that would rouse a law and order Eorl of Middle Emnet to bring down the law upon them. And while they behave thus, they intrigue very much against the spirit of the law, preparing for overthrow.
Meanwhile, some of their primary men, such as the honorable Stedford in Friduhelm's hall, catch wind of it and do their own intriguing between the three lords, and gather a rebel force and together attempt to overthrow the one they think weakest. They say they do this because they know the hands of the Eorl are tied to protect the office of these lords even though they do and prepare evil. And they also say they do this to bring these plotting lords to justice, and establish a better man to be their lord.
This cuts things a little finer, turning things on its head, as it were.
I realize this might make Athanar's position rather difficult, and it would certainly pull at Eodwine to support the rebels for their justice as opposed to the lords for their rights; leaving him caught between the oath he swore to his lord and to the justice any man is owed.
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