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Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:33 pm

Hi. My first trip to the Land occured in the late 70s. I was 16 and discovered SRD's trilogy at the local drug store while searching for the latest Doc Savage or Tarzan reprint. It was my first 'grown-up' book, and also the first book I ever threw down in horror (Covanent's rape of Lena). Needless to say, I quickly picked it back up to follow the Unbeliever's journey through the Land. Like so many fellow readers, I soon fell in love with SRD's rich prose, his loveable (and hateble) characters and wondrous storytelling.
Since those days, my taste in reading has evolved but I always return to the Land every few years. How can one live without Giants and Haruchai, the stone permanance of Revelstone or the sweet respite of Andelain? Even the Despiser and his lackeys have their siren call.
Most of you know my joy when I discovered that Donaldson was returning to the Land. As each new volume arrived, I retraced Covanent's journey from book 1 before reading the latest edition. Due to my busy life, I am currently on Against All Things Ending in preparation for the final volume.
I've been to the Watch before, but haven't joined until now. As you all know I'm sure, fellow readers of The Chronicles are not that easy to find in day to day life. We are a salient if not downright rare breed. I have many friends who are readers, none that read Covenant. And that's why I'm here.

Post by **Savor Dam** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 2:56 pm

Welcome to the Watch, StoneHeart WaveSeeker!

Thank you for your eloquent and relatable introduction. Since you've been here before registering, you've probably already found the rich variety of topics and conversations here. If not, do look around the various fora and join in wherever you care to.

May you thrive here and contribute!

Post by **Rau Le Creuset** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 3:40 pm

welcome to the watch! Stay, post things, make topics, join conversations, disagree with people!! It's all good fun and sometimes fairly educational. Some of the people here went off the deep end a while ago, but even they aren't so bad

Post by **Hashi Lebwohl** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 4:08 pm

Welcome to the Watch, StoneHeart.

Although I am no expert on fantasy literature from the mid- to late-70s, I suspect that the interaction between Covenant and Lena is your first indication that this series is going to be like no others--definitely in a class by itself.

Post by **wayfriend** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 5:00 pm

Welcome to the Watch, WaveSeeker. Seeking waves I understand. Hopefully we can take the Stone out of your Heart though. Maybe some of the other Tennesseeans (Tennesseeites?) on board can help there. Seeking fellow fans I understand better. Come, partake, thrive, bask.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:07 pm

Be Welcome to the Watch, StoneHeart.
Be Well Come and True.

If you can arrange, perhaps you can join us for what may be the last official elohimfest with SRD. You will then meet fellow SRD fans IRL a plenty.

Website · Post by **Iolanthe** » Tue Mar 18, 2014 8:21 pm

Hello Stoneheart Waveseeker

Another giant! Hopefully Frostheart will be around to greet you.

Post by **Lord Foul** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 1:17 am

StoneHeart WaveSeeker wrote:Even the Despiser and his lackeys have their siren call.

Greetings, StoneHeart WaveSeeker. You do well to flatter my exceptional voice and my ability to lure victims people.

I also note your looks - rather familiar - is someone called the Storyteller at times, or at least one who calls himself so, an acqauintance of yours?

Iolanthe wrote:Another giant! Hopefully Frostheart will be around to greet you.

She's is not going to be available much in the nearest future, but due to simply a new round of those travels Giants are so fond of. Noticing - or better praising or citicising - some of her art should make meeting her sometime and perhaps even getting some specific art from her more likely though, she even managed to flatter me with quite a decent depiction - certainly, it doesn't suffice to show all of my awesomeness and perfection, but then nothing does. kevinswatch.ihugny.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=22610

Post by **Avatar** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 4:37 am

Welcome to the Watch.

Ignore the mad people, they mean well.

Go post and stuff. It's always good to have new people participating.

--A

Post by **Soarback Grayhare** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:27 pm

Avatar wrote:Welcome to the Watch. Ignore the mad people, they mean well.

Go post and stuff. It's always good to have new people participating.

--A

It might be easier if you list the people who are not mad. It may be a shorter list.

Post by **Hashi Lebwohl** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:49 pm

So....when are all the newcomers going to drop by the Tank?

Post by **Soarback Grayhare** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 2:57 pm

Hashi Lebwohl wrote:So....when are all the newcomers going to drop by the Tank?

OK, I have to ask. What is the Tank, and why should I (or should I) be afraid of going there. All the references I've seen so far are somewhat, well, less than enthusiastic.

Post by **Frostheart Grueburn** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:42 pm

Foul, were you not worried about your nipples showing too much in that one? What about the evil homing pigeon depiction in the wiki, I would consider that more accurate.

I am indeed on-off, first proper internet connection for days on a long dromond journey off to the outer Hebrides. Seekers of waves would discover many foamy swells just outside the window. (Greetings and welcomes to the OP)ä

Post by **Hashi Lebwohl** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 3:52 pm

The Tank (formally Hile Troy's Think-Tank) is the forum for politics, economics, news, and current events both nationally and internationally. It is our version of what are colloquially referred to as "talking head shows" where a panel of commentators discuss some topic.

You should not be afraid of going there despite what you may read. Those who still hold less-than-positive opinions of the Tank have not been there during my tenure and thus their information is sorely outdated. It is definitely not what it once was and, unlike other changes you may encounter in your life from time to time, this change is for the better.

There you are, Frostheart. I have not been on an ocean-going vessel in....damn, has it really been that long? 28 years.

Post by **Frostheart Grueburn** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:46 pm

Gianthome sports a large archipelago, so if you desire to visit some rocks, you usually must board a ship. Also the cheapest way to reach Maarianhamina and Stockholm from this corner of the Earth.

And hi Io, I'm technically in the same country.

Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:06 pm

wayfriend wrote: Maybe some of the other Tennesseeans (Tennesseeites?)

I believe its Tennesseeagons.

Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:07 pm

Thanks for the well-wishes and warm welcome!

Wed Mar 19, 2014 10:14 pm

Menolly wrote: If you can arrange, perhaps you can join us for what may be the last official elohimfest with SRD. You will then meet fellow SRD fans IRL a plenty.

When is it? That would be awesome!!!

Post by **Soarback Grayhare** » Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:18 pm

StoneHeart WaveSeeker wrote:
wayfriend wrote: Maybe some of the other Tennesseeans (Tennesseeites?)

I believe its Tennesseeagons.

Hey, I'm not so far from you. Russellville KY. I spent a lot of time in Murray KY when I was a kid, just north of you.

YouTube · Post by **Menolly** » Thu Mar 20, 2014 2:25 am

StoneHeart WaveSeeker wrote:
Menolly wrote: If you can arrange, perhaps you can join us for what may be the last official elohimfest with SRD. You will then meet fellow SRD fans IRL a plenty.
When is it? That would be awesome!!!

Click on this link for details:
Elohimfest June 21st 2014 the official thread

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