Far Beyond Time and Location

From the Ellis Deck, the Emperor; from the Brownies Oracle, Preparation:

Authority without wisdom is like a heavy ax without an edge, fitter to bruise than polish. 

―Anne Bradstreet

          The Emperor operates with a clear direction to protect, sustain and keep order in his kingdom. Seeing everything in black or white, he's not what one might consider 'cognitively flexible.' Such powerful people are hard to confront. Does anyone ever question his authority? Hidden behind layers of armor, I want to uncover more about him - his values and ethics, his sources for knowledge, and who he serves (a select group, himself, or everyone). The Brownies, having unearthed a potato, have devised a way to move and cook it. Many factors had to be studied and considered in order to take on such a huge task. Before making far-reaching decisions that would affect people or a land he doesn't know personally, does this Emperor do his research? Does he check to see if his information is accurate? The ripple of our words and actions carry far beyond the present time and location.