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[miraclemight]

I've mentioned this before, but I guess we can add Malvernis to the list of beings Hawke released on Thedas in the name of killing.

[Blacklash93]

Whatever Malvernis is, it's described as an "it" so it's probably not a person.

If I had to venture a guess on its nature from the descriptions of the codex... Malvernis is probably just some sort of toxic, shapeshifting body of fog.

[whykikyouwhy]

Blacklash93 wrote...

Whatever Malvernis is, it's described as an "it" so it's probably not a person.

If I had to venture a guess on its nature from the descriptions of the codex... Malvernis is probably just some sort of toxic, shapeshifting body of fog.

A fog of cheese.

[miraclemight]

Just because a being is called an "it" doesn't mean 'it' lacks a distinct identity and personality. If someone, somehow magically made you have neither (or both) male and female characteristic, you'd be considered an "it" as well, but does that make you less a person? No.

And if I recall correctly, the codex pages are the words of some ancient dwarves. There can be falsehood in them.

[mousestalker]

Malvernis strictly speaking breaks down to mal which means bad or evil and vernis which is a french, and orlesian by extension term for lacquer or fingernail polish.

So Malvernis is the dark ruler of manicures or possibly pedicures.

[ruleonecardio]

Didn't see anyone comment on this theory, but it seemed pretty clear to me (from reading the Amgeforn codex items) that "Malvernis" is what the dwarves called Corypheus.

[whykikyouwhy]

ruleonecardio wrote...

Didn't see anyone comment on this theory, but it seemed pretty clear to me (from reading the Amgeforn codex items) that "Malvernis" is what the dwarves called Corypheus.

So...the dwarves thought they had imprisoned Corypheus in the Wasteyard, but then Corypheus was somehow freed/became free only to be imprisoned later by the Wardens?

If that's the case, what is it that you fight when you return the orb to the Wasteyard?

No disrespect meant in the questions - just trying to ensure that I follow.

[ruleonecardio]

whykikyouwhy wrote...

ruleonecardio wrote...

Didn't see anyone comment on this theory, but it seemed pretty clear to me (from reading the Amgeforn codex items) that "Malvernis" is what the dwarves called Corypheus.

So...the dwarves thought they had imprisoned Corypheus in the Wasteyard, but then Corypheus was somehow freed/became free only to be imprisoned later by the Wardens?

If that's the case, what is it that you fight when you return the orb to the Wasteyard?

No disrespect meant in the questions - just trying to ensure that I follow.

Just did some googling, apparently I am misinformed. I didn't realize there was another boss that you fight (I never returned the orb, totally forgot about that)

Where exactly do you return it to?

[whykikyouwhy]

Once you get the orb, you have to run all the way back to the Wasteyard - which is the courtyard/clearing where you fought the Carta (up on the scaffolding) and the bronto. There will be an obelisk in the middle of the courtyard. Click on it to activate it (and deliver the orb) and you'll have yourself the hidden boss fight.

[ruleonecardio]

Ah cool. Thanks

[bleetman]

Until I heard about Malvernis, I'd largely assumed he and Corypants were the same thing too. The reality of there apparently being two magical prisons designed to entomb a powerful, ancient entity too dangerous to remain unchained built right next to each other is a little... odd, to say the least.

Unless I'm missing something. That happens a lot.

Modifié par bleetman, 15 août 2011 - 03:20 .

[whykikyouwhy]

bleetman wrote...

Until I heard about Malvernis, I'd largely assumed he and Corypants were the same thing too. The reality of there apparently being two magical prisons designed to entomb a powerful, ancient entity too dangerous to remain unchained built right next to each other is a little... odd, to say the least.

Unless I'm missing something. That happens a lot.

Well, Kirkwall is a silly place...

I think it's all that hellmouth draw. A sweeping vortex of vileness (rotten Twinkie residue) that brought the big bads over to that city by the sea, and into the traps of magical making. Sort of like Sundermount - an area of great power and long memory.

Or maybe Kirkwall is just one giant spirit trap, a la those boxes in Ghostbusters. There are light streams in the prison, after all.

[Macropodmum]

Lol you and your twinkie theory, I just did a google image search for rotten twinkie and I got my avatar with 'the rotten twinkie theory' alongside it

[whykikyouwhy]

Macropodmum wrote...

Lol you and your twinkie theory, I just did a google image search for rotten twinkie and I got my avatar with 'the rotten twinkie theory' alongside it

I had a similar thing happen when I did a search on "lyrium idol," except it was an avatar that I used for less than a day. Very creepy. Google is fueled by rotten Twinkies - they insist upon themselves.

[whykikyouwhy]

Truly, Ser Bear? Misplacement of avatars images and other insidious crimes of identity? All dwarves? From whence comes this claim?

Granted, I think dwarves make cheese but never partake of it. Suspect, that.

[whykikyouwhy]

*squints* Weeeellll...I have long throught the dwarves to be the first people. Keeper of the stone, forgers of the stone blood that is lyrium - the water, the flame, everything. They maintain the forge fires at the center of the earth (it's where they bake the Twinkies).

[whykikyouwhy]

Could be. Maybe he's smoking a pipe. Or has indigestion.

[whykikyouwhy]

But I have to wait. And what if I lose my ticket?

[whykikyouwhy]

Hmph. I may not be wealthy enough to buy out every box of bars fresh from the factory, but I'll check the gutters for a coin.

Or maybe I'll pick up some rocks. Cut down some grass. Moneys turn up in the oddest places. I blame elves dwarves.

Modifié par whykikyouwhy, 15 août 2011 - 09:59 .