The aristocracy exerted a restraining influence upon unscrupulous kings seeking power through poison and diabolical magic. [1]
Kings, believed sacred and often kept in seclusion, were revered as possessing supernatural royal blood extending back to ancient times, their touch thought to cure disease and their very presence inspiring fear and special court speech. [2] War chiefs increasingly ruled during peacetimes and ensured quick transitions to new wars, showing they were not fond of peace. [3]
Early kings were greatly restricted by mores, the unwritten laws of tradition and public opinion, until they evolved to enforce legislative enactments reflecting the crystallization of public opinion. [4]
Hereditary kingship, stemming from belief in divine origins, prevented succession anarchy and evolved from patriarchal authority to be regarded as supernatural and fetishized by the people. [5]
The prestige of kings and queens throughout the universe realms stems from their knowledge of the Material Sons and Daughters who serve as actual rulers, or directors, of settled worlds in light and life. [6]
Moneylenders, craving power and treasure, established themselves as kings through debtor armies and enslavement at an interest rate of one hundred percent per year. [7] Throughout history, kings were permitted to marry close kin to maintain the purity of royal blood. [8]
Despite their power, kings were always restrained by the ever-present fear of assassination, as medicine men, witch doctors, priests, aristocracy, and rebellions were all checks on their authority. [9] War, not debate, has always been the true arbiter of power, as history shows that a single strong leader can triumph over divided clan heads. [10] Primitives worshiped kings as superhuman beings inspired by the gods. [11]
See also: UB 70:6.