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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 10 Dec 2005 : 00:09:43
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Qilue... because she is drow.... I have a thing for dangerous, dark, perfectly build females. 
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"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2005 : 00:38:27
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Spree
Qilue... because she is drow.... I have a thing for dangerous, dark, perfectly build females.
Did her story in Silverfall influence your choice?
I know it went aways in nearly swaying my initial choices of the Simbul and Laeral  .
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The Cardinal
Senior Scribe
Canada
647 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2005 : 02:50:48
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| Personally we say magic jar the whole lot of em, but as this is a poll the one we dislike the least is Qilue. Can't really explain why that one is least dispised of the rest *shrugs* |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2005 : 04:53:01
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| I like them all, but Storm appeals to me the most. I think it is the powerful, but at the same time real. having read most of the realms novel pertaining to her, it seems to me that she is most happy in some patched up dirty pants, working the fields with the general population. at the same time, mess with her and it's on. |
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TonyMontana1638
Acolyte
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Posted - 14 Dec 2005 : 03:06:59
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I had to go with Storm... Don't know why, but she always seemed the most down-to-earth... Plenty of sass to boot  ... |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2005 : 20:25:34
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| *nods* Storm comes across to me as by far the most approachable. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2005 : 22:21:04
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I think they all have speicific archetypes to fulfill, which is why they are all different. However, it does help to be nearly invincible and immortal to develop your character so clearly.
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wiseguysez
Acolyte
Canada
8 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2006 : 17:44:04
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| the Simbul is awesome! Killing Red Wizards like ants, it's entertainment for her, and shes really good at it. |
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Crust
Learned Scribe
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2006 : 05:55:35
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| I love all the Sisters. Silverfall is one of my favorite FR novels. The Simbul and Storm stand out for me. I chose Storm because I feel like I would enjoy myself in her presence moreso that with The Simbul (what with her casting of spells all willy-nilly and whatnot). |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2006 : 06:02:12
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Laeral. she seems to be the one who stands out to me. I love the way she presents herself in the books. The others don't seem to have the same kind of...what's the word... they just feel like they are missing something compared with Laeral. 
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GungHo
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2006 : 21:50:00
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Jon Grey
Acolyte
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2006 : 00:44:30
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| I'll keep it simple. I chose Alustriel; her ability to inspire her loyalty and her own loyalty to those people are qualities I enjoy seeing in a character set up as a ruler (her scenes with Taern in Silverfall was rather nice). I also enjoy the way she's been a calm, smooth operating politician in an area taht (especially as of late) has been pretty much ridden with strife. |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 10 Mar 2006 : 13:44:30
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| I chose Laeral. Last pick would be The Simbul. She has an ego problem in my opinion and I don't like that....but I don't hate her, just like her the least. |
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Chataro
Learned Scribe
Singapore
114 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2006 : 10:02:08
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| Storm is the most interesting one to me. I can't imagine myself walking out in the middle of a blizzard wearing nothing just to help others. |
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Acolyte
Australia
33 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2006 : 10:53:45
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| I used to like storm but that description of her carrying a tree in Stormlight brings images of swartznegger in commando which is kinda scary, so I vote for Learal |
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Drakul
Senior Scribe
USA
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 10 Apr 2006 : 01:40:39
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Originally posted by Sadonayerah Odrydin
Laeral. she seems to be the one who stands out to me. I love the way she presents herself in the books. The others don't seem to have the same kind of...what's the word... they just feel like they are missing something compared with Laeral.
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Tordis
Acolyte
United Kingdom
6 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2006 : 22:53:53
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| Tough choice, really. In the end I decided to pick Laeral. Why? Intelligent, mischievous, interesting - and a bit unpredictable. All of which appeals to me. |
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atlas689
Learned Scribe
123 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2006 : 17:59:39
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Simbul... come on shes crazy, I like that in my women !
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Soldiers fight, thieves steal, bards sing, wizards cast, sages think, assassins kill. Good or Evil we all have a job. So tell me this. What the hell are nobles and merchants for?
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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
688 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 01:35:41
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| Alustriel has my vote. She has that politician, woman of mystery and power thing going on. She is cool with every one. She likes to have a good time. Plus she lives in one of my favorite cities in the realms. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 01:43:33
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| Not to mention that if you happen to be a politician or diplomat staying in the Palace during Midsummer you might get to know her very well, according to what Ed has said about her habits concerning that particular holliday. |
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RodOdom
Senior Scribe
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 02:10:31
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| I'm playing Quile as an NPC in my current campaign. A truly exotic character. |
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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
688 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 20:07:24
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I was going to say that about Alustriel but I was afraid I might misrepresent her. I read Ed's idea of what she is like too. I also thought about all those times Drizzt went to visit her...... |
Illum
The Wandering Mage |
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BlackAce
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2006 : 20:52:55
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Storm, I've read pretty much all the FR novels she features in and Of all the established characters she certainly seems the one with the most down to earth and approachable manner. (and can't help but admire a woman who cuts her firewood in the nude - from a safe distance, she's got an axe afterall!)
She seems the kind of 'fun' that sets warning klaxons blaring near and far. I can definetely see myself enjoying being dragged into what adventure she rushes headlong into next.
Such a shame she was portrayed so out of character in the Avatar trilogy.
Definet props have to go to Laeral, Dove and Alassra too. |
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Trace_Coburn
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
137 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2006 : 11:46:18
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Originally posted by BlackAce
Storm, I've read pretty much all the FR novels she features in and Of all the established characters she certainly seems the one with the most down to earth and approachable manner. (and can't help but admire a woman who cuts her firewood in the nude - from a safe distance, she's got an axe afterall!)
She seems the kind of 'fun' that sets warning klaxons blaring near and far. I can definetely see myself enjoying being dragged into what adventure she rushes headlong into next.
I keep hearing about this 'nude woodcutting' thing, even to the point of Ed o' the Greenwood catching some heat for it from 'concerned citizens'.  Which book was it in? 'Cause I don't recall coming across it in my (admittedly thin) collection of FR novels....  |
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BlackAce
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2006 : 12:58:15
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| Hmm off the top of my head I don't recall exactly. I'd say Stormlight but she's cameoed and featured in so many FR novels I'm not 100% sure. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jun 2006 : 08:11:36
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| I have to go with Sylune, even if its a close race between the three Dalelands-sisters. There is something about the picture of a quiet (almost)pacifist surrounded by conflict that appeals to me and sets her apart from the rest of the family. |
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Nightbreeze
Acolyte
Italy
33 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2006 : 15:32:19
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I most certainly DID NOT vote that crazy psychopath named Storm Silverhand, especially after reading her screams in the 2nd Avatar book.....hmmm....and the 2nd RotA novel.....uhmm.... and at the Harper's schism.....uhm...and on many other places.
Does she do anything else than just roaming and screaming around?
Anyway i voted Laeral ^^ |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2006 : 01:54:51
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I quite understand your position, Nightbreeze, but there's a BIG difference between the way Ed Greenwood (who created the character) writes Storm, and the way other writers handle her. None of the specific examples you cite are Ed-penned, and most Realms scribes view them as very "out of character" for Storm.
Now if you want crazy in your Seven, The Simbul's your woman.
love,
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2006 : 13:45:59
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Its Stormlight where Storm does the whole Naked Woodchopping thing.
My Favourites definatly Storm. From the Ed Greenwood books, she seems the most down to earth, fun loving, slightly manic one. And shes the only Bard among them. And Bards are great.
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