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Alaundo Posted - 01 Jun 2007 : 17:13:00
Well met

This is a Book Club thread for the short story of Fire is Fire, in The Best of the Realms, Book III anthology, by Elaine Cunningham. Please discuss herein:
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin Posted - 09 Aug 2007 : 23:59:00
I was touched by how Sydon became a healer as a result of what happened to him. Reminds me of a scene in a more recent novel, The Gossamer Plain--Aliiza injured an innocent woman out of spite and jealousy, but the woman rose above it and became a healer after she herself was healed.
Xysma Posted - 07 Aug 2007 : 04:15:47
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR

I really enjoyed the alien perspective on the situation. I know its hard to portray an alien mindset, but I think the sahaugin came across logically for the background and society of the sea devils.




I couldn't help but think of the recurring argument that comes up in my group about alignments. "Are you evil if you don't know you're evil?" or "Who defines evil?" Seeing things through the sahuagin's perspective brought these old questions to mind. Sure, killing and eating your enemies (and allies for that matter) seems evil from my perspective, but seen through the eyes of the sahuagin it just seemed natural.
KnightErrantJR Posted - 07 Aug 2007 : 00:46:48
Hooray, more sahaugin goodness. Not only does this story revisit some of my favorite monsters, but we get a cameo by Khelben as well (my favorite wizard in the Realms).

I really enjoyed the alien perspective on the situation. I know its hard to portray an alien mindset, but I think the sahaugin came across logically for the background and society of the sea devils.

I liked the evolution of Sydon's thoughts on the battle, from thoughts of glory and fame to trying to put all of the horror and bloodshed behind him. I also like the comment that Sydon made about getting to know more about Khelben in the quiet talks with him while he was recovering than he did while he was learning magic.

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