Plains of Ra

Post by **balon!** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 3:59 pm

Ok, so i've got a question. Why is there just this one reference to Egyptian culture? Or am i missing some other culture using the word Ra? Doesn't it just seem a bit out of place?

Post by **CovenantJr** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:25 pm

It struck me at first, but it soon wore off (like the name Kevin) and I haven't really given it any thought in years. So I have no idea.

Post by **kevinswatch** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:26 pm

It's a little known fact, but The Plains of Ra is actually a reference to the character from the movie "Stargate".-jay

(The Ramen are also a reference to the noodle soup of the same name.)

Post by **Alynna Lis Eachann** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:38 pm

*groans* Jay, you're awful!

LOL, Stargate does tend to come to mind, though, indirectly. When I think of Ra, I think of the sun... the plains of the sun... horses galloping in the sun... etc. I think it's one of those "Kevin" things, like CJ said. SRD always says that when he gets a name in his head, he doesn't question it, even if it seems incongruous with the rest of the story.

Post by **kevinswatch** » Wed Feb 09, 2005 9:48 pm

Or maybe SRD is just a huge Kurt Russell fan. Possible GI question?

"Dear Mr. SRD Sir, How much were your books influenced by sci-fi movies made after you wrote the series? Follow up: Any opinions on Kurt Russell playing Covenant? Thx in advance."

Hehe, ok, I'll stop now.-jay

Post by **Akasri** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:00 am

Raiders of the Lost Ark - Ra Reference:

"Exactly what *is* a 'Headpiece to the Staff of Ra'?"

Thu Feb 10, 2005 12:38 am

One problem. He wrote the books before Stargate. I think it was just that he got the name in his head or that Ra means sun. Plains of the Sun.

Post by **Fist and Faith** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:21 am

Tanis development proceeding. Acquire Headpiece - Staff of Ra. Abner Ravenwood. U.S.

Post by **Plains of Ra** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:43 am

Whatever Egypt is, I have no connection with it.

The name of the noble horses does not come from my name; my name comes from them. In truth, I am the Plains of Ranyhyn. (Also - Ranyhynmen) When the One Forest was being destroyed, the area that became my body, because of its geological structure and the types of trees that grew there, became plains relatively early. And the amanibhavam, which had grown only sporadically among the Forest's trees, flourished. The Ranyhyn, who had previously lived outside of the One Forest (occasionally venturing in among the trees for a treat), soon found this paradise, made it their home, and became the very essence of me.

Post by **matrixman** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 4:55 am

Frankly we're somewhat suspicious of Dr. Ravenwood--an American being mentioned so prominently in a secret Nazi cable.

Post by **kevinswatch** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:49 am

Yeah, but the Ramen had to have gotten their name from the noodles. Maybe they're college students or something.-jay

Post by **Alynna Lis Eachann** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:51 am

So do they have different clans... like the Oriental Ramen, the Beef Ramen, the Creamy Chicken Ramen?

Post by **kevinswatch** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 6:04 am

Now that sounds like a prime Gradual Interview question.

We also still need to ask what kind of donuts Mhoram likes. I'm betting some sort of cream filled.-jay

Post by **balon!** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 3:55 pm

Gradual Interview? Im probobly missing something REALLY important, anyone care to explain?

Post by **High Lord Tolkien** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:01 pm

Plains of Ra wrote:Whatever Egypt is, I have no connection with it.

The name of the noble horses does not come from my name; my name comes from them. In truth, I am the Plains of Ranyhyn. (Also - Ranyhynmen) When the One Forest was being destroyed, the area that became my body, because of its geological structure and the types of trees that grew there, became plains relatively early. And the amanibhavam, which had grown only sporadically among the Forest's trees, flourished. The Ranyhyn, who had previously lived outside of the One Forest (occasionally venturing in among the trees for a treat), soon found this paradise, made it their home, and became the very essence of me.

Very nice!!!

Post by **High Lord Tolkien** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 5:06 pm

Balon wrote:Gradual Interview? Im probobly missing something REALLY important, anyone care to explain?

Not me.
It will the ruin the sense of excitment (like I had) when you do find it.

Search for it.
And you will grow more frustrated....
And then........ Nirvana!

(Well maybe not Nirvana)

And then let us know how much more frustrating it is after you've read the GI and find some of your lovely theory's get tossed out the window!

Damn the GI, damn it all to hell!!!

Post by **balon!** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:18 pm

Thanks for that. Ive always favored self-taught knowledge. Sometiems though i cant help asking for a straight answer.

Post by **Encryptic** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:40 pm

Matrixman wrote:Frankly we're somewhat suspicious of Dr. Ravenwood--an American being mentioned so prominently in a secret Nazi cable.

It's a conspiracy! The Nazis were actually acting as Foul's agents in this world and trying to find the Staff of Ra (Law?) in our world after it disappeared into a caesure and got sent to our world instead.

Man....I'm never going to look at Raiders of the Lost Ward of Kevin's Lore the same way again.

Post by **CovenantJr** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:41 pm

Ask a question around here and the answer will be either a haruchai (short and unhelpful) or Kevin's Watch (ridiculously huge)

Post by **balon!** » Thu Feb 10, 2005 7:49 pm

My teacher is giving me dirty looks due to my alughing. THANKS A LOT GUYS!!! *heh heh, Haruchai, kevinswatch heh heh*