For Venat’s case, convocation members are held to a different standard than the rest of the Ancients. Their office are considered as their life (people may hold their seat for a very long time too), so it is unusual for someone to not retire after it. Calling Venat a “rebel” isn’t technically wrong. That being said, while her choice raised an eyebrow, she’s also not treated differently (except wearing white robes). She is still treated respectfully, people still love her and generally have a positive view of her. They are being awfully tolerant of a person who went against their custom.

Another thing I may note, the Ancients are immortal beings. Having a purpose to fill before they retire is, in my opinion, a way to pass peacefully without regrets. Maybe even help them to estimate how much time they had left, since it’s clear that they don’t want to live forever.

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