Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 3:32 am
Hail and welcome Bannor2. 
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:41 am
Welcome to KW, Bannor2! Enjoy your stay!
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 7:53 am
Welcome to the Watch Bannor2. 
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Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 10:34 am
Hail, Bannor2!
Posted: Wed Jul 01, 2009 1:19 pm
Welcome to Kevin's Watch, Bannor2!
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:02 am
Hello, folk.
I joined a while ago, but I've only been around here and there. I made a post with some ideas about the TCTC movie, and I've read a few other threads, but otherwise, I've been pretty silent.
I just noticed this thread, to be frank.
I work overnight as a security guard in a senior independence home, I'm using that money to pay part of my way through college, and I'm a fledging writer myself.
I published one fantasy novel last January. The link is in my signature, because I'm vain like that. And also the 65 cents I get per book helps pay for my education that little bit.
Anyway, I've read the first chronicles 3 times now, after my father gave them to me and stepped out of my life several years back. I'm just reading the second chronicles now, and until just recently, I didn't even know there was a Last Chronicles. I think at one point I'd seen 'Runes' in a book shop, but never put two and two together.
My goal is to read the entire Covenant [available] line before the end of the month. I started just after school let out in late May, and I'm already 1/3rd of the way through the One Tree.
I've seen a lot of frustration about Linden Avery, and while I didn't mind her at first, I don't like her as a narrator. I prefer Covenant's bitter, pent up frustration to her self-loathing, 'pity me' line of bull.
Maybe that'll change. Or maybe Foul will just roast her where she stands with the sick earthpower. But I know that can't happen; discovering Runes and Fatal Revenant meant discovering she still exists in a big way. Alas.
Hello, folk.
I joined a while ago, but I've only been around here and there. I made a post with some ideas about the TCTC movie, and I've read a few other threads, but otherwise, I've been pretty silent.
I just noticed this thread, to be frank.
I work overnight as a security guard in a senior independence home, I'm using that money to pay part of my way through college, and I'm a fledging writer myself.
I published one fantasy novel last January. The link is in my signature, because I'm vain like that. And also the 65 cents I get per book helps pay for my education that little bit.
Anyway, I've read the first chronicles 3 times now, after my father gave them to me and stepped out of my life several years back. I'm just reading the second chronicles now, and until just recently, I didn't even know there was a Last Chronicles. I think at one point I'd seen 'Runes' in a book shop, but never put two and two together.
My goal is to read the entire Covenant [available] line before the end of the month. I started just after school let out in late May, and I'm already 1/3rd of the way through the One Tree.
I've seen a lot of frustration about Linden Avery, and while I didn't mind her at first, I don't like her as a narrator. I prefer Covenant's bitter, pent up frustration to her self-loathing, 'pity me' line of bull.
Maybe that'll change. Or maybe Foul will just roast her where she stands with the sick earthpower. But I know that can't happen; discovering Runes and Fatal Revenant meant discovering she still exists in a big way. Alas.
Hello, folk.
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 3:18 am
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 7:32 am
Welcome to the Watch.
Suggest you avoid the Chronicles forums until you've read at least the first two series...spoilers abound, especially about the earlier books.
Have fun.
--A
Suggest you avoid the Chronicles forums until you've read at least the first two series...spoilers abound, especially about the earlier books.
Have fun.
--A
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:37 am
Hail and welcome Black Asgard.
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:55 am
Hail Black Asgard!
Oh, and you're not alone in your dislike of Linden's POV - hell, I used to feel cheated when anyone other than Covenant told the story! Ahhh, those were the days...heh.
Oh, and you're not alone in your dislike of Linden's POV - hell, I used to feel cheated when anyone other than Covenant told the story! Ahhh, those were the days...heh.
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 2:41 pm
Hail and Well Met Bannor2 and Black Asgard!
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 9:46 pm
Greetings to all. 
Fortunately most of you are already acquainted with Hashi, so descriptions of my scratched and cloudy glasses, unkempt labcoat, and untied shoelaces won't be necessary.
While lurking, I have seen many discussions making comparisons between Mr. Donaldson and other writers. My opinion on this is that comparing authors is like comparing Renaissance painters--who is better, Leonardo or Michaelangelo? They are both masters; nothing more need be said.
I have also seen discussions about the lack of hard scientific principles applied during The Gap Cycle. You didn't let that take away from the enjoyment of the stories, did you? Joy is in the ears that hear...erm...the eyes that read, in this case.
Little curiosities that would be extremely interesting:
theoretically, it would be possible for an Imager to translate things to/from The Land...or from Com-Mine Station.
Linden could have used the Staff of Law to summon the younger version of herself from the past. True, this would collapse the Arch of Time but it would be a riot in the meantime.
I think Lord Foul wants to collapse the Arch of Time not to confront his Enemy but in an effort to kill himself. As the eternal representation of the collective self-hate felt by every living being (we all have it, even if only unconsciously), he is full of nothing but loathing and Despite--even for himself. He cannot stand his own existence because he has no counterbalance--he can never create or enjoy anything beautiful; instead, all he can do is mar that which is beautiful.
Fortunately most of you are already acquainted with Hashi, so descriptions of my scratched and cloudy glasses, unkempt labcoat, and untied shoelaces won't be necessary.While lurking, I have seen many discussions making comparisons between Mr. Donaldson and other writers. My opinion on this is that comparing authors is like comparing Renaissance painters--who is better, Leonardo or Michaelangelo? They are both masters; nothing more need be said.
I have also seen discussions about the lack of hard scientific principles applied during The Gap Cycle. You didn't let that take away from the enjoyment of the stories, did you? Joy is in the ears that hear...erm...the eyes that read, in this case.
Little curiosities that would be extremely interesting:
theoretically, it would be possible for an Imager to translate things to/from The Land...or from Com-Mine Station.
Linden could have used the Staff of Law to summon the younger version of herself from the past. True, this would collapse the Arch of Time but it would be a riot in the meantime.
I think Lord Foul wants to collapse the Arch of Time not to confront his Enemy but in an effort to kill himself. As the eternal representation of the collective self-hate felt by every living being (we all have it, even if only unconsciously), he is full of nothing but loathing and Despite--even for himself. He cannot stand his own existence because he has no counterbalance--he can never create or enjoy anything beautiful; instead, all he can do is mar that which is beautiful.
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:18 pm
Welcome to the Watch, Hashi.
Yes, we know you -- well enough that the traditional "Be True" can be foregone. We will trust to your imprecise loyalties...
Yes, we know you -- well enough that the traditional "Be True" can be foregone. We will trust to your imprecise loyalties...
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:45 pm
hmm...Savor Dam wrote:Yes, we know you -- well enough that the traditional "Be True" can be foregone. We will trust to your imprecise loyalties...
I guess I'll argue with that.
Be Welcome to the Watch, Hashi.
Be Well Come and True.
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 10:51 pm
I yield to the power of the rapidly rising tide... 
Posted: Mon Jul 06, 2009 11:42 pm
Savor Dam wrote:I yield to the power of the rapidly rising tide...
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 1:52 am
Welcome to the Watch, Hashi! I don't know where you got your avatar from, but it's exactly as I pictured Hashi to look like!
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 2:18 am
Unless I am very much mistaken, Hashi’s avatar bears a striking resemblance to Peter Sellers’ portrayal of the title character in Dr. Strangelove.
Nevertheless, it IS Hashi Lebwohl, albeit dressed to the nines compared to his usual habiliments...and with a nic in his hand.
Nevertheless, it IS Hashi Lebwohl, albeit dressed to the nines compared to his usual habiliments...and with a nic in his hand.
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 4:52 am
Hail Hashi Lebwohl, and welcome to Kevins Watch.
Posted: Tue Jul 07, 2009 6:07 am
Welcome indeed.
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