Impressive post, to which I'd like to add a thought or two.

At Tianimin (sic) Square, China, Pacifists were killed and beaten.

During Vietnam, The Hippies did not help the conscription program at all.

The Greatest examples of Pacifism throughout history have been from those

prepared to lay down their lives for their beliefs. What we have in Avalon

is not truly Pacifism, per se, but simply a shield for the easier completion

of those tasks you describe in your well thought-out post.

Pacifism is a philosophy, not a set of magical abilities.

'Diplomacy is best at the point of a loaded gun.' - unknown

Written by my hand on the 27th of Springflower, in the year 991.