My primary impression with TGGW is that SRD's writing is maturing and becoming more sophisticated, if that can be imagined. Like lurch, I feel like he's cutting through the density by doing more with less. Or something. The style of writing in this series, though fantasy, is not like any of his othe...

I lost sympathy for Roger long ago, when he murdered Sara Clint to get what he wanted. But this passage leaves me feeling even colder towards him, because it's all about Roger to him, it's never his fault, and not once does he reflect how cruelly he was using Jeremiah with the croyel . Some might a...

In the Beginning The epilogue seems to be part love letter to the fans, part tidy bow for some story arcs, part bow to the audience, part rainbow message to the re-creation of the Land. The title provides SRD’s answer to Wildwood’s question about truth and beauty passing utterly. It’s pretty wild t...

I agree. The very character of the Ardent reflected this adherence to the concept of novelty. For him it was that which is singular and unique, and that's another way of saying novel or new. I mentioned this in another thread, but the new Giants we get, specifically their names (since we have such a...

What you point to here is very subtle. I totally see what you mean, but the language play is slight yet noticeable. As for what to call such a thing, that is a great wondering... I may not be an English major, but I'm sure an English teacher (well, currently), and I love to fiddle with words...so le...

Well, yea..uhhmm..see, back in the 1920's when the Surrealists movement took off, in the social circles it was decided that , due to the abuse Surrealists were getting, there should be a way to identify your self as a " Surrealist" without verbally letting all know..a way of showing anoth...

for real mind blowing stuff..consider..The Grass stains are The Land reminding Linden in Runes..what she has to do in Fatal Remnant to go back before Runes then come forward to Against All Things and come to a solution in The Last Dark by going back before Runes...Its like Spaceballs.. I think you'...

Sure, no problem. I'll give a two week space from when Effaeldm posts You Are Mine.

Should I still aim to post the Epilogue dissection on May 15th?

In the Second Chronicles was written: Unearned knowledge is perilous. Only by the seeking and gaining of it may its uses be understood, its true worth measured. Unearned knowledge rules its wielder, to the cost of both. This is the Pitchwife quote you were referring to, I believe. Cord Hurn wrote: ...

Cord Hurn wrote: We've seen them once before, in White Gold Wielder chapter 19 (the chapter entitled, "No Other Way"), when TC and LA are approached by two of these monsters, one controlled by turiya and one controlled by moksha. This is when they are nearing Kiril Threndor. Now that you ...

What Lord Foul wanted from him, he told himself secretly, was not something that could be compelled. Like wild magic, his talent could not be coerced beyond the small uses that the croyel had made of it. No matter how much he was whetted, he would not be able to exceed anything unless he agreed to ...

wayfriend wrote: Cord Hurn wrote: Even in real-world fiction like the Man Who mysteries, SRD has never stooped to such an obvious plot device as a good-working car suddenly not starting when it's needed. I am not sure if you are forgetting that very scene in Runes. Or if you are being ... ironic. H...

Yes, you're right. Merewives must predate Vrai's imprisonment, and are most likely a reason for her imprisonment.

Thanks for the clarification.

Cord Hurn wrote: That's why I think we don't read her true name, because it doesn't translate. Yet Esmer in AATE acted like he know Her name, and I'm thinking he got it from Emereau Vrai, who got it from Kastenessen. Makes sense to me. But how would Esmer have gotten it from Vrai if she's been trap...

Cord Hurn wrote: I believe you're quite right, earthbrah! The only thing I would add is that when the Demondim-spawn "may have been extolling the bane--or forbidding her", they were probably giving SWMNBN the knowledge of her true name. And I bet you're right on the money with the content...

Cord Hurn wrote: "As if" Linden has finally become worthy of her husband? Truth is, Linden became his equal when she healed the Sunbane and restored the Land centuries ago. It only seems like it's finally happened now because Linden sees for herself that she is worthy of Thomas. I have to...

The last we saw of Jeremiah was in ‘Parting Company’ when Covenant made the request for him to keep Foul busy while TC figured out what to do. In response, Jeremiah glared blackness. His breath came in ragged chunks, as if the labor of his heart did not leave room for his lungs. He swallowed as if h...

Sounds great, Effaeldm! I'm just glad to be able to join in the fun

wayfriend wrote: I want to! I just haven't caught up yet. I'm so far behind, I'm just diving in head first here at the end. :) Hope that's cool… :cross: I'll catch up when life lets me. :roll: lurch's opening dissection looks engaging and intriguing, making me want to get back into it…in time... :D