They sound like my people. [He grinned fondly.] Oh! Not sacrifices. Yes. We have many of those too. Small arguments, stealing someone's seat, old rivalries... a simple drunken mistake. That does happen. If it is for a good reason -[and good reasons were relative]- then killing someone is usually just punished with a fine. Or less.

As for sacrifices? When a King or Earl dies, usually one of their slaves or a wife volunteers to die as well. Certain festivals call for volunteers who will be sacrificed. Or very important battles. [All volunteers though. It was an honor to be sacrificed.

He nodded, curious about all the gods she'd listed, but something she says caught his attention instead.] 'Some are present'? What do you mean?