I believe many of you are missing the point and/or goal of Mengkare and his Grand Experiment. I stress 'experiment'. I believe he remains the example of LG also. Despite the constant conflict humans engage in, he has also seen the greatness of humans. Humans are a very young race. So, he secured his realm, and began gathering the best of humanity. Not all humans who are the best are good alignment. To manage and control the goal of this experiment, he has everyone sign a contract and he has absolute authority. But, he takes mostly a hands-off approach to observe. Since not all the participants are of good alignment, some humans would naturally try to warp this experiment to their own ends. Thus, the rumors of outcasts on other parts of the island or charred bodies washed up on the shore may very well have resulted from the consequences of their behavior and violating the terms of their contract. Also, remember WHERE the island is located. The Ulfen island chain of the Ironbound Archipelago is a short distance North. Seafaring Ulfen raiders/traders. Charred bodies from these raiders/pirates is also quite likely. I don't believe that any conspiracy that may exist from Hermea is initiated by Mengkare, but possible narcissistic members of the community, that may have plans to usurp control of Hermea. Naturally, they will probably end of as charred bodies on the shores of Hermea. Don't focus so much on Mengkare's morals. Start looking at the members of the community. We are only just human. That in itself can and has caused much chaos.
