Quote Originally Posted by Necrotica View Post
But if there are no consequences why don't the Syndicate just take over? Clearly the Sultana can't stop them. Or punish them for anything they do. The Syndicate could apparently drug her, frame her allies for crimes, and do whatever the hell they want 24/7 without ever having to fear punishment.

If they cannot be held accountable for anything they do, why even bother keeping the Sultana in power? What is she gonna do if they attempt to kill her and take over? Cause what I have seen is if they did so, her only option would be to ask them nicely not to cause she lacks the power to do ANYTHING.
The presence of a Sultan or Sultanna creates a degree of stability within Ul'dah. If that is removed then the syndicate can and will try to get in that power gap regardless of the consequences. Most of the syndicate are aware of this, though Teledji was going to do so anyway, hence Lolorito's actions.

And part of why Lolorito is able to get away with it is because the instant they charge him, he'll bring up that Raubhan executed a man without trial and that the Scion's resisted arrest and fled from authorites. Both claims that no one can dispute because they are verifiably true.