The rest of the tribe are the common people, the new chieftain is the Great Shepherd, and Herbert assumes the position of a deity.
It was the deity who delegated power to the Great Shepherd here.
Herbert's move here was inspired by other Divine Churches' practices.
No matter what evil deeds the Great Shepherd does, accountability stops there.
The deity voluntarily gave him power, so if any problem accidentally arises afterward, it's none of the deity's business.
Want to hold the deity accountable?
Impossible to do.
The deity is exalted, separate from mortals.
All those misdeeds are the Great Shepherd's fault, and pressing further would indeed be impolite, you know!
With this relationship, plus Svanni's slave contract on them, there's no worry about these gray dwarves, who became diligent workers.
