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Thirty Years
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 9:47 am
by Eldritch
In 1984 my, high school, library did a celebration of sci fi/fantasy authors. I picked up LFB, mostly because of the cover art, and devoured it over the weekend.
Had to wait a week for TIW to be returned. And that, as they say, was that!
Currently doing a re read as I'm telling a, censored, version to my son during our walks.
So, thirty years later, here I am. Read a lot of previous posts which confirmed a lot of my theories but have blown apart some others.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 3:17 pm
by Iolanthe
Hello Eldritch!
Welcome to the Watch.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 4:49 pm
by wayfriend
Welcome to the Watch, Eldritch. I think the notion of telling the story to someone during walks is kind of interesting. Anyway, high school in 1984 gives you your "Eld" ... now I just have to guess if you're wealthy, or named after a king of England.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 6:54 pm
by Eldritch
Or I'm just an ancient goth who named himself after the singer in The Sisters of Mercy....
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 7:14 pm
by Eldritch
To be truthful, it's easier teaching my son chess!
Sample conversation;
Me - Bannor was, the Bloodguard, assigned to guard Thomas.
Son - What's the 'Bloodguard'?
Me - Well the Bloodguard were an army who came to attack Revelstone but were 'persuaded' by Kevin to change their minds.
Son - Ah........
One minute later;
Son - You said that was the haruchai!
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:31 pm
by ussusimiel
Welcome to the Watch, Eldritch!
Great handle, one of my favourite fantasy words, has uncanny and Elvish mixed up in it
Probably don't need to tell you what the Watch has to offer, still keep an eye on the
Elohimfest thread, it's on June 21st 2014 in Albuquerque. Everyone is welcome and it may be the last one so, if you would like to attend don't be shy, we're a nice bunch, really!
When you've had your fill of SRD-related stuff check out the other forums (fora), you'll find music, literature, film, politics, cookery, games and so on. There's plenty to see and do and new voices and opinions are always welcome.
Be Welcome and True!
u.
Posted: Mon Mar 10, 2014 11:42 pm
by Menolly
*really starting to think I need to find a way to get u. to become another summonsing co-mod* 
Be Welcome to the Watch, Eldritch.
Be Well Come and True.
^what u. said^
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:00 am
by Savor Dam
Let us discuss it, esteemed one. The melon can be interviewed in June, should such be deemed appropriate.
In any case, his hospitality certainly is like a drink from a mountain stream.
Welcome to the Watch, Eldritch!
May you thrive here...and contribute.
Indeed, you have already posted some thought-provoking bits about what might have been if some events had gone differently.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 12:24 am
by Eldritch
Thanks all.
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 4:24 am
by Avatar
Eldritch wrote:Or I'm just an ancient goth who named himself after the singer in The Sisters of Mercy....
Hahaha, I was listening to Temple of Love on the way to work this morning.
Welcome to the Watch Eldritch.
How old is the kid?
Go join in everywhere.
--A
Posted: Tue Mar 11, 2014 11:19 pm
by Lord Foul
Greetings, Eldritch. Are there any of your friends or relatives below in the Lovecraftian game sub-forum?
Posted: Fri Mar 14, 2014 1:10 am
by Cord Hurn
Welcome, Eldritch! I've been enjoying your posts these last few days, and can also appreciate that you have already contributed to the "Covenant Walks Into A Bar" thread (I haven't yet been able to think of a joke for that one). One thing I'm not sure of: did Shetra drink that diamondraught, or did Verement?
Anyway, when it comes to Donaldson's use of obscure English words, "eldritch" is the word I recall most often. So, good choice!