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Erikor
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 Posted - 31 Aug 2022 : 21:51:00
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Which is why I laugh when fans talk about a Drizzt movie. Never going to happen. Ever.
-- George Krashos
I've been saying that since around 2000, myself. I've gotten so tired of all the fanbois screaming about how it would be an automatic blockbuster and not problematic at all that I've simply given up on trying to say anything about it.
I would love an animated series set in the realms, not about Drizzt, but some original character. Hell, it could be about different characters every episode and even have established characters join in at times or just mention them. With good writers I think it would be great. |
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Erikor
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Norway
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Posted - 31 Aug 2022 : 22:04:59
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Which is why I laugh when fans talk about a Drizzt movie. Never going to happen. Ever.
-- George Krashos
I've been saying that since around 2000, myself. I've gotten so tired of all the fanbois screaming about how it would be an automatic blockbuster and not problematic at all that I've simply given up on trying to say anything about it.
I would love an animated series set in the realms, not about Drizzt, but some original character. Hell, it could be about different characters every episode and even have established characters join in at times or just mention them. With good writers I think it would be great.
If they choose to use established characters it could be the early days of Storm's or Dove's adventures. Just a thought. |
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Charles Phipps
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jordanz
Senior Scribe
556 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2022 : 04:37:28
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After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 04 Sep 2022 : 05:26:59
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Originally posted by jordanz
After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities.
He's been statted as a dwarven fighter/druid, at least once.
And though I've always pronounced his name "Pie-kull" myself, I've read that he was created to prove the author could name a character "Pickle" |
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jordanz
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 05 Sep 2022 : 06:56:47
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by jordanz
After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities.
He's been statted as a dwarven fighter/druid, at least once.
And though I've always pronounced his name "Pie-kull" myself, I've read that he was created to prove the author could name a character "Pickle"
With some of his feats its seem like he's some sort of Chosen - of all the nature gods...very interesting little character... |
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Erikor
Seeker
Norway
60 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2022 : 21:19:46
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by jordanz
After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities.
He's been statted as a dwarven fighter/druid, at least once.
And though I've always pronounced his name "Pie-kull" myself, I've read that he was created to prove the author could name a character "Pickle"
With some of his feats its seem like he's some sort of Chosen - of all the nature gods...very interesting little character...
I really like the Bouldershoulder brothers. Pikel is very interesting as you said. And even though Ivan is more like a standard dwarf their talks and interactions have made me chuckle several times. |
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jordanz
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 09 Sep 2022 : 04:47:36
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by jordanz
After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities.
He's been statted as a dwarven fighter/druid, at least once.
And though I've always pronounced his name "Pie-kull" myself, I've read that he was created to prove the author could name a character "Pickle"
With some of his feats its seem like he's some sort of Chosen - of all the nature gods...very interesting little character...
I really like the Bouldershoulder brothers. Pikel is very interesting as you said. And even though Ivan is more like a standard dwarf their talks and interactions have made me chuckle several times.
Indeed. If the Companions are the "Avengers" of the realms, the Cleric's Quartet is surely the Fantastic Four. I really miss them....
Danica's probably long dead by now? And Cadderly....is still fighting the Ghost King somewhere off in limbo? |
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Erikor
Seeker
Norway
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Posted - 11 Sep 2022 : 04:21:45
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by jordanz
After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities.
He's been statted as a dwarven fighter/druid, at least once.
And though I've always pronounced his name "Pie-kull" myself, I've read that he was created to prove the author could name a character "Pickle"
With some of his feats its seem like he's some sort of Chosen - of all the nature gods...very interesting little character...
I really like the Bouldershoulder brothers. Pikel is very interesting as you said. And even though Ivan is more like a standard dwarf their talks and interactions have made me chuckle several times.
Indeed. If the Companions are the "Avengers" of the realms, the Cleric's Quartet is surely the Fantastic Four. I really miss them....
Danica's probably long dead by now? And Cadderly....is still fighting the Ghost King somewhere off in limbo?
Cadderly's still walking around his ward. I haven't read anywhere that he was freed from his eternal task. |
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Erikor
Seeker
Norway
60 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2022 : 04:41:19
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by jordanz
After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities.
He's been statted as a dwarven fighter/druid, at least once.
And though I've always pronounced his name "Pie-kull" myself, I've read that he was created to prove the author could name a character "Pickle"
With some of his feats its seem like he's some sort of Chosen - of all the nature gods...very interesting little character...
I really like the Bouldershoulder brothers. Pikel is very interesting as you said. And even though Ivan is more like a standard dwarf their talks and interactions have made me chuckle several times.
Indeed. If the Companions are the "Avengers" of the realms, the Cleric's Quartet is surely the Fantastic Four. I really miss them....
Danica's probably long dead by now? And Cadderly....is still fighting the Ghost King somewhere off in limbo?
Cadderly's still walking around his ward. I haven't read anywhere that he was freed from his eternal task.
But this could be interesting. What if, in the next book, Cadderly somehow returns? I don't know if Deneir is back as a deity but if Cadderly still have his powers, he and Pikel could be quite formidable together. |
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jordanz
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 11 Sep 2022 : 10:01:17
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by jordanz
After reading this Novel - that I liked a lot- does anyone have a theory on what Pikel is?
I'm trying to explain to myself how he seems to have an affinity and channel the power of multiple nature deities.
He's been statted as a dwarven fighter/druid, at least once.
And though I've always pronounced his name "Pie-kull" myself, I've read that he was created to prove the author could name a character "Pickle"
With some of his feats its seem like he's some sort of Chosen - of all the nature gods...very interesting little character...
I really like the Bouldershoulder brothers. Pikel is very interesting as you said. And even though Ivan is more like a standard dwarf their talks and interactions have made me chuckle several times.
Indeed. If the Companions are the "Avengers" of the realms, the Cleric's Quartet is surely the Fantastic Four. I really miss them....
Danica's probably long dead by now? And Cadderly....is still fighting the Ghost King somewhere off in limbo?
Cadderly's still walking around his ward. I haven't read anywhere that he was freed from his eternal task.
But this could be interesting. What if, in the next book, Cadderly somehow returns? I don't know if Deneir is back as a deity but if Cadderly still have his powers, he and Pikel could be quite formidable together.
Cadderly is a darn near Demi God I think...wonder if that makes him off limits....Would love if RA resumed that series. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 11 Sep 2022 : 15:04:11
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| I've long wondered if the Cleric Quintet was RAS trying to move away from Lord Ginsu... If it was, it obviously didn't work. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Sep 2022 : 02:23:20
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| Denier is indeed back as a deity, at least from my understanding. Most of the deities are. |
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Erikor
Seeker
Norway
60 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2022 : 21:58:42
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
Denier is indeed back as a deity, at least from my understanding. Most of the deities are.
Thanks, I wasn't sure. It would be cool if Pikel and a returned Cadderly went up against the Slaad lord though. And there's a whole new story there: Cadderly trying to adapt to the world after the spellplague and after losing Danica. Maybe he meets his grandkids. But enough of my thoughts, we'll just have to wait and see. |
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jordanz
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 14 Sep 2022 : 23:41:56
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
Denier is indeed back as a deity, at least from my understanding. Most of the deities are.
Thanks, I wasn't sure. It would be cool if Pikel and a returned Cadderly went up against the Slaad lord though. And there's a whole new story there: Cadderly trying to adapt to the world after the spellplague and after losing Danica. Maybe he meets his grandkids. But enough of my thoughts, we'll just have to wait and see.
I know Dwarves are long lived but Ivan and Pikel didn't benefit from being resurrected. They should both be ready to keel over soon...no? |
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Erikor
Seeker
Norway
60 Posts |
Posted - 15 Sep 2022 : 00:34:19
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Originally posted by jordanz
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Originally posted by Erikor
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
Denier is indeed back as a deity, at least from my understanding. Most of the deities are.
Thanks, I wasn't sure. It would be cool if Pikel and a returned Cadderly went up against the Slaad lord though. And there's a whole new story there: Cadderly trying to adapt to the world after the spellplague and after losing Danica. Maybe he meets his grandkids. But enough of my thoughts, we'll just have to wait and see.
I know Dwarves are long lived but Ivan and Pikel didn't benefit from being resurrected. They should both be ready to keel over soon...no?
It's mentioned in the books that Ivan is old. Pikel is younger. But I don't know how old Ivan is. He felt old because of his life as a guard was boring. I can't remember the details. Someone else who knows more can probably give more information. |
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2022 : 17:35:02
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Heh, and I see my long-ago experiment with an RAS book and GI Joe figures got mentioned. 
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Erikor
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Norway
60 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2022 : 03:15:26
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Originally posted by sno4wy
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Heh, and I see my long-ago experiment with an RAS book and GI Joe figures got mentioned.
It was so poignant that I just had to include it.
This one made me laugh:
Silent, precise and deadly as a great horned owl diving for its prey is more the vibe of the Hunter, not some unintelligent crustacean that’s pretty far down multiple food chains. |
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sno4wy
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TBeholder
Great Reader
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Posted - 08 Nov 2022 : 06:34:38
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Yes. Editing always was bad there, but eventually went so far down the drain, it's not even funny.
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I admit, I assumed Drow had purple skin for a long time.
IIRC Dan Shive openly confessed that early on he painted a character with blue-black hair because drawing proper black in such a way that it would not look like spilled ink required quite a lot of practice.
The reasonable assumption is that we see the same newbie problem. The more experienced an artist was, the less drow resembled cephalopods who died of frostbite.
When it happens in fan art or a webcomic, well, not unexpected. When a supposedly "serious" corporation publishes this, that's their touching attention to quality shows again. |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
508 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2022 : 20:39:54
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Wow, there's some really ridiculous nitpicking going on in this topic.
Glacier's Edge was a fun book, not spectacular, but some people in this topic apparently read the book more interested in finding problems (or creating them).
It's kind of baffling seeing people complaining about one of the most prolific authors of the Forgotten Realms creating lore. |
Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". |
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2022 : 21:11:24
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| Really wish that there was a block function on this site so that we don't have to look at trash from slavering fanbois who try to police the thoughts and actions of others. |
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
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Posted - 08 Nov 2022 : 21:44:00
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Originally posted by Tanthalas
Wow, there's some really ridiculous nitpicking going on in this topic.
Glacier's Edge was a fun book, not spectacular, but some people in this topic apparently read the book more interested in finding problems (or creating them).
It's kind of baffling seeing people complaining about one of the most prolific authors of the Forgotten Realms creating lore.
If you cared to address people's points, rather than making a blanket judgment about them and backing it with absolutely nothing, maybe you could be taken seriously. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
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Posted - 08 Nov 2022 : 22:08:28
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| Said proflic author continually ignores established lore (which is fine at the table, but less fine when you're publishing canonical novels and are, at this point basically representing the Realms), projects some long held bitterness into his work, and still adheres to some toxic tropes, despite his statements to the contrary. |
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2022 : 00:09:02
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| And besides, Ed's the most prolific Realms creator anyway. He's creating new Realmslore constantly on his Twitter, and his contract with WotC stipulates that anything he says is canon as long as WotC doesn't publish otherwise, and I highly doubt they have either the time or the interest in overruling many of his region/culture-specific things. :P |
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deserk
Learned Scribe
Norway
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Posted - 09 Nov 2022 : 00:51:24
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I think there were some pretty good criticisms pointed out here. Personally I did find this book more enjoyable than the last, though I didn't find it to be that great either. And wow, I was even surprised RAS deigned to invoke the name of Eilistraee as a patron of a particular character. Heh, though he didn't really delve into it much at all, but at least he's not completely pretending Eilistraee doesn't exist.
I would have liked this story more if Drizzt wasn't in it though. The guy hasn't had character development for decades, and it's a bit irritating reading about someone who can do no wrong, nor can't ever lose.
Also, personally the developments in Menzoberranzan are not great imo, as every sign seems to indicate that it will radically change within the next books. Say what you will of Lolth, but I find it hard to imagine that RAS will succeed at all in making it an interesting place without worship of the Spider Queen. Not to mention this is a quite iconic part of the Realms. And it is quite jarring seeing the Baenre and long established characters like Quenthel just completely nonchalantly throwing away the worship of Lolth, as if it were a fabric of clothing. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 09 Nov 2022 : 09:39:37
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Also, personally the developments in Menzoberranzan are not great imo, as every sign seems to indicate that it will radically change within the next books. Say what you will of Lolth, but I find it hard to imagine that RAS will succeed at all in making it an interesting place without worship of the Spider Queen. Not to mention this is a quite iconic part of the Realms. And it is quite jarring seeing the Baenre and long established characters like Quenthel just completely nonchalantly throwing away the worship of Lolth, as if it were a fabric of clothing.
This. They have only known her worship for generations. She's sent manifestations there. They know she is real and to be feared. But now we can nonchalantly just shrug our shoulders and move on. The houses lower down on the power rung, Fey-Branche and Tuin'tarl, would be licking their lips and promising Lolth everything for her favour in hopes of gaining greater power.
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Tanthalas
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Posted - 09 Nov 2022 : 10:40:54
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Really wish that there was a block function on this site so that we don't have to look at trash from slavering fanbois who try to police the thoughts and actions of others.
Sorry that I disturbed your little echo chamber. |
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