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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 05:13:43
Well, despite my disappointment with Annihilation, I still find myself eagerly looking forward to the upcoming publication of Resurrection by Paul Kemp which will conclude the War of the Spider Queen series.
As this series nears an end, I'm curious as to what fellow scribes think will happen. Since the publication of the first novel in this series, I've heard all sorts of theories on how it will conclude. Some of the ones I recall include:
Lolth dies (wishful thinking I think rather than a prediction but I've read it)
Lolth is diminished in power
Lolth grows in power
Lolth grows in power and her followers begin to come to the surface
Lolth grows in power and challenges Corellon
One of the party members from the series becomes the new face of Lolth
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And I'm sure I could go on. But, those are the ones just off the top of my head that I recall seeing. But, I'm curious as to what others think that have been following the series. What are your predictions for how the series will end? And what are your predictions as to the fate of some of the characters featured in this series?
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 10 Apr 2005 : 17:47:38
With the recent sample chapter posted, this thread has gained some new information on the possible conclusion to the WOTSQ novel. Thus, I created this poll to see what other scribes think of the new development.
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| Kajehase |
Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 05:43:10
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by DDH_101
Lol. I think what Sirius meant is that she's "batting on both sides of the teams".  
She's bisexual! So males and females enjoy! Danifae is apparently open to all especially if it suits her needs. And how strange, we haven't seen a cover of her yet in this series.....hmmmm. And she's one of the three candidates.
Sirius who gets tired of gentle euphemisms at times.
Oohhh... Now I get it
Kajehase, who thinks it's lucky John Cleese and Graham Chapman didn't feel that way when they wrote the "Parrot Sketch" |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 03:23:44
quote:
Originally posted by DDH_101
Lol. I think what Sirius meant is that she's "batting on both sides of the teams".
She's bisexual! So males and females enjoy! Danifae is apparently open to all especially if it suits her needs. And how strange, we haven't seen a cover of her yet in this series.....hmmmm. And she's one of the three candidates.
Sirius who gets tired of gentle euphemisms at times. |
| DDH_101 |
Posted - 08 Apr 2005 : 01:47:22
Lol. I think what Sirius meant is that she's "batting on both sides of the teams". |
| Kajehase |
Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 14:54:21
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Originally posted by Krafus
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Krafus
Ah, but it's been stated again and again that Danifae is a real hottie. I can imagine her in something skimpy, posing provocatively, with that all-too-typical drow smile, full of mystery and menace.
Not to mention Danifae likes to play both sides of the fence so to speak.
Another plus, indeed. What's not to like about that girl (aside from the treachery)?
Wasn't that what Sirius meant with saying she likes to play both sides of the fence? |
| Krafus |
Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 13:20:18
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Krafus
Ah, but it's been stated again and again that Danifae is a real hottie. I can imagine her in something skimpy, posing provocatively, with that all-too-typical drow smile, full of mystery and menace.
Not to mention Danifae likes to play both sides of the fence so to speak.
Another plus, indeed. What's not to like about that girl (aside from the treachery)? |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 03:43:06
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Originally posted by Krafus
Ah, but it's been stated again and again that Danifae is a real hottie. I can imagine her in something skimpy, posing provocatively, with that all-too-typical drow smile, full of mystery and menace.
Not to mention Danifae likes to play both sides of the fence so to speak. |
| Krafus |
Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 01:27:17
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Krafus
Not a bad idea. I'd pay for Danifae in something skimpy...
Halisstra didn't look bad either on her cover.
Ah, but it's been stated again and again that Danifae is a real hottie. I can imagine her in something skimpy, posing provocatively, with that all-too-typical drow smile, full of mystery and menace. |
| elven_songstress |
Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 22:24:17
Well I don't think it comes in male so I suppose we get our choice of male naked with it being priestess's of lloth and all . -evil grin-
Not that the gents would care. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 15:12:56
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Originally posted by Krafus
Not a bad idea. I'd pay for Danifae in something skimpy...
Halisstra didn't look bad either on her cover. |
| Krafus |
Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 15:11:38
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by kuje31
That drow bathing suit from Aurora's I'd imagine. :)
At last Lolth's true plans from WOTSQ can be revealed...a dark elven swimwear line.
Not a bad idea. I'd pay for Danifae in something skimpy... |
| Kuje |
Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 04:58:49
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by kuje31
That drow bathing suit from Aurora's I'd imagine. :)
At last Lolth's true plans from WOTSQ can be revealed...a dark elven swimwear line.
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 04:47:51
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Originally posted by kuje31
That drow bathing suit from Aurora's I'd imagine. :)
At last Lolth's true plans from WOTSQ can be revealed...a dark elven swimwear line. |
| Kuje |
Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 03:53:43
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by elven_songstress
Also I think I would love to get my hands on those cosmetics where can I get them. Fredricks of Underdark?
I wonder what garments might be sold there as well. 
That drow bathing suit from Aurora's I'd imagine. :) |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 03:34:12
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Originally posted by elven_songstress
Also I think I would love to get my hands on those cosmetics where can I get them. Fredricks of Underdark?
I wonder what garments might be sold there as well. |
| elven_songstress |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 21:13:55
I too went back and re-read all my other books on this, and I think that what ever happens that Lloth is looking to change herself for a reason, prehaps she absorbed Kirianslee (sp) ?
Since I went through the WOSQ adventure and all I was wondering what peoples thoughts are if thats going to be anyway related, concidering they destroyed one of Lloth's cities, not quiet her oldest but close.
On another note, I am glad my drow from Chad Nasad was out of town when is dissolved O.o.
Also I think I would love to get my hands on those cosmetics where can I get them. Fredricks of Underdark? |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 20:58:55
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Originally posted by Ethriel
Though, one must wonder...are those little prologue bits with the spiders literal or metaphors?
I've been looking at them more and more as metaphors and seeing how/if they correspond to events within the series. |
| Ethriel |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 20:46:51
Though, one must wonder...are those little prologue bits with the spiders literal or metaphors? |
| snowybeagle |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 18:52:31
How about this?
(1) Lloth recreated herself as a young hermaphrodite child, the very representation of chaos and capriciousness? Or perhaps male & female twins?
(2) One of the group members become the new prophet, charged with reuniting the males and females drow.
(3) As her residence is no longer in the lower planes, her followers similarly loses some disadvantages when out on the surface world, but also loses some advantages in the Underdark. |
| stevem |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 17:57:09
Based on my interpretation to date, I think Lloth is undergoing a major restructuring. Detaching her plane from the Pits, abandoning her people at least twice, allowing a drow to become acceptbale to the surface dwellers (D'rizzt) all point to one thing. Lloth is stepping away from the evil, and is embracing the chaos.
It will be a short step, I think. She will still be "evil". But an evil that can tolerate some neutral, even good. Despite this, she'll be an enemy of the elves, still.
She is expanding the potential of the Drow, and improving their chances to long term survival prospects of her chosen people.
And Ryld will be resurrected. Hylisstra will make it a condition of cooperation. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 14:57:45
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Originally posted by ywhtptgtfo
By the way, I seriously doubt Lolth will allow herself be replaced or merged with one of her followers. I hope my prediction is right about this one.
Although the word "transform" is used in the sample chapter, I'm not sure we are looking at a merger or replacement. More I think it's Lolth's representation that is up for grabs with whatever change that will take place. |
| ywhtptgtfo |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 07:27:13
By the way, I seriously doubt Lolth will allow herself be replaced or merged with one of her followers. I hope my prediction is right about this one. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 06:40:30
I'm not sure how the series will end now. Every time I consider something as a lock, I get a curve ball like the Halisstra development in the sample chapter posted.
Well, we all shall soon see how the series ends. Paul Kemp said that the book should start hitting the shelves yesterday and I already have seen one vendor listing it for sale via half.com. |
| ywhtptgtfo |
Posted - 05 Apr 2005 : 06:30:50
I have a feeling that Quenthel is not completely honest with her weak behaviour. Maybe, she is trying to bait Danifae to do something. Perhaps we do not completely understand what Lolth wants from her 'strongest' follower.
I am not too sure about Triel being replaced. She seems to be becoming progressively more powerful, confident, and wise in each book. Don't forget that she is still one level ahead of Quenthel and is known to be very smart. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 23 Mar 2005 : 19:08:34
Has anyone new predictions/opinions since reading the sample chapter Paul Kemp posted in this thread?
Beware, spoilers follow from this sample chapter, hence the change to the topic's title.
It seems we have a three prong battle coming up in this tome with agents of Eilistraee and now Vhaeraun both rushing to stop Lolth's plans.
I was surprised to see Halisstra listed as one of the potentials for Yor'thae. Of the three that Vhaeraun showed, my money is still on Danifae. Although, if Lolth really wanted to shake things up, Phaeraun would be even more fun. 
And if Vhaeraun is missing a hand now, Selvetarm should look even worse. I see now why mom always said to talk things out before resorting to violence. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 22 Mar 2005 : 16:03:04
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Originally posted by Ethriel
I believe I see....Pharaun on Dissolution, Quenthel and Jeggred on Insurrection, Nimor and the Chaulssin on Condemnation, Halisstra on Extinction and Ryld on Annihilation...who's on Ressurection?
I'll go with Melfius when it comes to who's depicted on the sixth cover. And yes, your listing is correct.
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And here's hoping the Sixth book saves the series
I'm very curious to see how Paul Kemp deals with certain characters. |
| Melfius |
Posted - 22 Mar 2005 : 14:26:35
More than likely it is either Lolth herself (doubtful) or Danifae on Resurrection.
An while I thought Book V was good, others here are less than happy about it. |
| Ethriel |
Posted - 22 Mar 2005 : 14:12:26
I believe I see....Pharaun on Dissolution, Quenthel and Jeggred on Insurrection, Nimor and the Chaulssin on Condemnation, Halisstra on Extinction and Ryld on Annihilation...who's on Ressurection?
And here's hoping the Sixth book saves the series |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 22 Mar 2005 : 04:24:12
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Originally posted by Jindael
Wow. Seriously dissapointing image size.
Exactly my thoughts. I was so excited thinking, wow, good job on starting to promote this series. But, what do we get instead.... |
| Jindael |
Posted - 22 Mar 2005 : 03:19:24
Wow. Seriously dissapointing image size. |
