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I believe that's exactly UrLord's point. If you stop reading because of Liand, you could be missing out on the greatest thing you've ever read. It's exactly the same as being put off by the rape scene.Darth Revan wrote:*Consults his feelings*UrLord wrote:Out of curiosity, how do you feel about people who immediately give up on and stop reading the Covenant books after reading about the rape of Lena?Darth Revan wrote:If it's blown apart by this dude, I'll stop reading.
Didn't really feel anything; it's up to them if they want to stop reading. I understand why they did it... but they are missing out on a great series because of it.
Hmmm...I really can't see where you got that from. Could you illustrate?Roynish wrote:I think Esmer and Linden have somthing going.
Read carefully and tell me what you think.
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I agree with Caamora's point that Liand has the hots for Pahni.
More importantly, I think, I also agree with the point that he represents the land's everyman and future. SRD has said that he puts a lot of care into his character names; well, take the I out of Liand and what do you have? I'm sure that his relationship with the Cord will signify the return of the Ramen to the Land.
I can also see a point where he might have to choose between doing the sensible thing for the Land or helping Linden risk the Arch of Time to rescue Jeremiah.
More importantly, I think, I also agree with the point that he represents the land's everyman and future. SRD has said that he puts a lot of care into his character names; well, take the I out of Liand and what do you have? I'm sure that his relationship with the Cord will signify the return of the Ramen to the Land.
I can also see a point where he might have to choose between doing the sensible thing for the Land or helping Linden risk the Arch of Time to rescue Jeremiah.
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I suspect that Liand will eventually be the Land's Adam as it is reborn to health and vitality. I just hope that Linden will not be his Eve. I think / hope that there's more chance of him getting jiggy with Linden's Ranyhyn.
If we're really going to look at this book on the basis of who's going to get with who, I think it goes like this:
Linden - TC (the only thing they love more than each other is the Land itself)
Liand - Pahni
Esmer - you're kidding right?
Mahdoubt - don't be silly
Foul - Joan
Stave - Manethrall Hami?
Anyone else... who knows?
Glaive, you've been reading too many conspiracy theories.
If we're really going to look at this book on the basis of who's going to get with who, I think it goes like this:
Linden - TC (the only thing they love more than each other is the Land itself)
Liand - Pahni
Esmer - you're kidding right?
Mahdoubt - don't be silly
Foul - Joan
Stave - Manethrall Hami?
Anyone else... who knows?
Glaive, you've been reading too many conspiracy theories.
The Grey Slayer
It's not likely that there will be a Land to be restored. SRD has hinted, I believe, that TC's going to destroy the universe.
Foul and Joan? Don't be mad. Foul hasn't had time for romance in how long? (At least, not that we know of.) Why would he fall for a lunatic of his own making?
Foul and Joan? Don't be mad. Foul hasn't had time for romance in how long? (At least, not that we know of.) Why would he fall for a lunatic of his own making?
"Life shrinks or expands in proportion to one's courage." (Anais Nin)
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Have I, indeed...Liand is the ONLY charactor in this book that SHOULD have a well fleshed-out back-story, yet doesn't...read the chapter in which he first appears again...he snuck off to Kevin's Watch when the Haruchai had their backs turned? Gimme a break!Satansheart Soulcrusher wrote:Glaive, you've been reading too many conspiracy theories.
He seems to have his own goals...I REALLY don't buy his "I'm sticking with you, because you're telling me more about 'The Land' than I've learned in my entire life.." bit.
Also, why, whenever I read a line of his dialogue, do I start to hear John William's 'Luke Skywalker' theme in the back of my head? You know the one, in the original film, where he's gazing out at the twin sunset on Tatooine?
...maybe instead of 'Beware the Halfhand' it should be 'Beware the Liand'.
This happy, young yokel schtick just doesn't jibe with me.
Liand seems like a good and well-meaning young man of courage and conviction. I'm sure his qualities will be tested to their limits, probably past them before all this is over. Myself, I'd say he and Linden are forming a special bond. Romantic? Maybe. I doubt it, though--although a bit of unrequited romance would fit neatly into this kind of tale.
Personally, I think Linden deserves some comfort and companionship. If she and Liand should ever turn to each other for much-needed intimacy, I don't feel like judging them.
Personally, I think Linden deserves some comfort and companionship. If she and Liand should ever turn to each other for much-needed intimacy, I don't feel like judging them.
"O let my name be in the Book of Love!
It be there, I care not of the other great book Above.
Strike it out! Or, write it in anew. But
Let my name be in the Book of Love!" --Omar Khayam
It be there, I care not of the other great book Above.
Strike it out! Or, write it in anew. But
Let my name be in the Book of Love!" --Omar Khayam
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In Runes, a common theme that runs through is rebirth or some variation of it. (ie, the return of the Ranyhyn and the Ramen to the Land, the return of TC.) Has the possibility been considered that Liand might wind up creating some sort of new Council of Lords, as a reflection of Berek having done so long before? He has said that he intends to show up the Masters, what better (and more ironic) way to do so than for a young man who was weak and naive at the beginning of his journey to take the helm of leadership from the Haruchai, and give it back to his own people?
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Fascinating read this thread so far...Try to consider the subtle change of Liand so far. Innocent yet curious but not of any consequence, thats how he starts out as. He soon starts asserting himself. Some have identified this " tagging along" as hero worship or just bothersome.
Linden keeps trying to dump him thru -out. He doesn't know whats in store. Yet he is willing and does fite. He is amazed and is a quick learner by and of the Land and all that has been witheld from him. Yes, he has joined Lindens entourage. Perhaps,,after every one else tells Linden that she has got it wrong,,it will be fall to Liand,,with his new found health and independence,,to comfort her and lift her from her despair. Sex? no...but alot more Love than she has received from Tom.
Its his insistance that bothers some,,but for me ,,that trait is more reflective of a growing independence.I felt that Liand not being allowed the horsewright experience,,upset him for not having the experience,,not so much for wanting to be at Lindens side and being denied. In a different way, he may have to see the same choice,,The Land or Linden,,,I suspect his growing independence will alllow him to bare the bad news to Linden and also be there to help her put back the pieces. Liand mite be,,the metaphorical sleeping giant awakened that Tojo refered to after bombing Pearl Harbor......MEL
Linden keeps trying to dump him thru -out. He doesn't know whats in store. Yet he is willing and does fite. He is amazed and is a quick learner by and of the Land and all that has been witheld from him. Yes, he has joined Lindens entourage. Perhaps,,after every one else tells Linden that she has got it wrong,,it will be fall to Liand,,with his new found health and independence,,to comfort her and lift her from her despair. Sex? no...but alot more Love than she has received from Tom.
Its his insistance that bothers some,,but for me ,,that trait is more reflective of a growing independence.I felt that Liand not being allowed the horsewright experience,,upset him for not having the experience,,not so much for wanting to be at Lindens side and being denied. In a different way, he may have to see the same choice,,The Land or Linden,,,I suspect his growing independence will alllow him to bare the bad news to Linden and also be there to help her put back the pieces. Liand mite be,,the metaphorical sleeping giant awakened that Tojo refered to after bombing Pearl Harbor......MEL
If she withdrew from exaltation, she would be forced to think- And every thought led to fear and contradictions; to dilemmas for which she was unprepared.
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