[Dragaera] States and violence (was Re: OT: Ray Bradbury)

[Howard Brazee]

Jerry Friedman wrote:
>> In a feudal society, a Lord has pretty much free reign within his own
>> demense.
>>
>> Assuming that the entirety of the war between Fornia and Morrolan occurs
>>
>> within their respective territories, there is no reason for the Empire 
>> to be involved in any way.
>>
>> (IIRC, Sethra and Morrolan's plans for the war called for them to invade
>> Fornia's lands, then camp out and wait for a counter-attack, so it seems
>> likely the entire affair was conducted within Fornia County.)
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What examples do we have where a state with the power of the Empire has 
allowed vassal states free reign to war with each other?

I believe that such wars would have to be strongly subject to laws of 
the empire.   And armies that get too large would be considered to be a 
threat.