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[Shattered Shield]

I also just finished the book and i cant wait to see how it ties with the game there were several parts i enjoyed like a glimpse of the fade that was just epic

i have a question though

in the end of the story u see Kell and Hafter lead the darkspawn off so the others can escape Kell himself says he may be able to avoid them for a short time

then it is assumed he is dead but no body is found

do you believe we will either encounter the site of his last stand or maybe even Kell himself in the game?

[Servant of Nature]

@ Shattered Shield:

I wouldn't rule it out. If it is in there (at least, their final resting place) I will probably start sobbing my eyes out and need to take a break.


Also, would a dog have to go through the Joining at all?  I mean, they drink darkspawn blood regularly just by attacking, don't they?

Modifié par Servant of Nature, 19 octobre 2009 - 12:03 .

[Red Scoia]

I'm rather jealous of all you lot, looks like I won't be getting my copy till around the 25th (being in the UK and all) and I'm sure it's as engrossing as the first one.



At least I've got good ol' Don Quixote to hold me over till then.

[Isaantia]

Servant of Nature wrote...

@ Shattered Shield:

I wouldn't rule it out. If it is in there (at least, their final resting place) I will probably start sobbing my eyes out and need to take a break.


Also, would a dog have to go through the Joining at all?  I mean, they drink darkspawn blood regularly just by attacking, don't they?

Same here. I totally choked up when Halfner wouldn't go with the others. I love dogs so much!

Maybe the ceremony is more for the humanoid, rather than the dog. I mean you can't take a dog with you not knowing if he's going to die after the 1st battle. Its kinda like training police dogs or seeing eye dogs. This way you know they can perform.

But I have a feeling that we'll be in those same Deep Roads and I guess we'll find out what happened to Kell and Halfner afterall. From the sound of the Architect, they died.

[TheBeerPeople]

i had planned to stretch this book out for at least a week but only made it last a few days...damnit. anyway, loved learning about Duncan and I cant wait to see how there kid (Maric and Fiona's) is going to affect the story line

Edit: fixed some spelling.

Modifié par TheBeerPeople, 19 octobre 2009 - 12:31 .

[Shattered Shield]

Isaantia wrote...

Servant of Nature wrote...

@ Shattered Shield:

I wouldn't rule it out. If it is in there (at least, their final resting place) I will probably start sobbing my eyes out and need to take a break.


Also, would a dog have to go through the Joining at all?  I mean, they drink darkspawn blood regularly just by attacking, don't they?

Same here. I totally choked up when Halfner wouldn't go with the others. I love dogs so much!

Maybe the ceremony is more for the humanoid, rather than the dog. I mean you can't take a dog with you not knowing if he's going to die after the 1st battle. Its kinda like training police dogs or seeing eye dogs. This way you know they can perform.

But I have a feeling that we'll be in those same Deep Roads and I guess we'll find out what happened to Kell and Halfner afterall. From the sound of the Architect, they died.

maybe the cerimony  takes the person choosing to undergo it u have to make the choice  in body and mind....and hafter being intellegent he was able to make the choice........now i agree i will be teary eyed seeing the resting place of Kell and Hafter but image what the last stand will look like......two loyal friends surrounded by slain enemies.....nothing could make me want to salute my tv more

[David Gaider]

Servant of Nature wrote...

Also, would a dog have to go through the Joining at all?  I mean, they drink darkspawn blood regularly just by attacking, don't they?

As Remille pointed out in the book, all it really takes is a concentrated dose of the blight -- which the recipient must then survive. The ritual itself is mostly pageantry, and performed to ensure that the potential Grey Warden receives a large enough dose to actually work, as opposed to only enough to infect them.

It's doubtful that they would put a dog through the Joining ritual. A dog that got a large enough dose of the taint, however, and which was healthy enough and strong enough to actually survive it could potentially gain the same benefits as a Grey Warden.

[Servant of Nature]

David Gaider wrote...

It's doubtful that they would put a dog through the Joining ritual. A
dog that got a large enough dose of the taint, however, and which was
healthy enough and strong enough to actually survive it could
potentially gain the same benefits as a Grey Warden.

I figured, thanks for clarifying, David.

[Sword For Hire]

I would never had know that there were books out or being made if i hadn't checked this thread.  The title is a little misleading if you didn't know the calling was a book.   Regardless i'll try to pick up both copies at my nearest book store, and look forward to reading them.

[Shattered Shield]

Servant of Nature wrote...

David Gaider wrote...

It's doubtful that they would put a dog through the Joining ritual. A
dog that got a large enough dose of the taint, however, and which was
healthy enough and strong enough to actually survive it could
potentially gain the same benefits as a Grey Warden.

I figured, thanks for clarifying, David.

its always awsome when the writer of the book is willing to answer our questions

[Servant of Nature]

Shattered Shield wrote...

its always awsome when the writer of the book is willing to answer our questions

BioDevs are awesome that way, especially on the DA:O boards. <3

[Shattered Shield]

Servant of Nature wrote...

Shattered Shield wrote...

its always awsome when the writer of the book is willing to answer our questions

BioDevs are awesome that way, especially on the DA:O boards. <3

well maybe David will answer our question about Kell and Hafter.....they became my two favorite character because of how strongly they stood out to me in the novel without having many speaking parts. I would love to see them again or at least avenge them:police:

[Eowil]

What a great book. I was really hoping it would last me longer than a couple of days though. Can't wait to see how things come together in the game.

[Isaantia]

Eowil wrote...

What a great book. I was really hoping it would last me longer than a couple of days though. Can't wait to see how things come together in the game.

Yeah I hear ya. I powered through both books in an evening each. Luckily I have a crap-ton of Econ homework and the 2 Mass Effect books to get me through release (I hope).

So what do you guys think about that shadow magic? And I take it that we don't have resurrection spells in the game?

[IronFoe]

Theory Age:



If Alistair is Maric's bastard, maybe Duncan recruited him to make sure he would have no claim on the throne. I don't see why else he would recruit his friends (Fiona) son into what many think is a horrible life.



I like the idea of the Grey Wardens using Maric's bastard son as a political trump card and a way to gain power. Yet if Cailan does die, then wouldn't his wife be ruler of Ferelden?



I can't see how Loghain can possible betray Maric. He just doesn't seem like a guy who takes his loyalties lightly. I don't see him betraying Cailan either, since he is Rowan's son aswell.

[Damsel of Distress]

IronFoe wrote...

Theory Age:

If Alistair is Maric's bastard, maybe Duncan recruited him to make sure he would have no claim on the throne. I don't see why else he would recruit his friends (Fiona) son into what many think is a horrible life.

As Fiona became completely immune to the blight, then I wonder if that immunity could have been passed down to her son.

Modifié par Damsel of Distress, 19 octobre 2009 - 09:57 .

[FDrage]

Finally ... I received my copy. Busy week reading it ahead of me

[Eshaye]

lol!! I'm at page 162 right now so I still got a lot of reading to do, but just posting to point out I loved Duncan thinking to himself if the darkspawn taking over would be such a bad thing after all and then thinking that cookies would cease to exist and that alone was worth trying to stop them... XD



For the love of cookies!

[NewYears1978]

Eshaye wrote...

lol!! I'm at page 162 right now so I still got a lot of reading to do, but just posting to point out I loved Duncan thinking to himself if the darkspawn taking over would be such a bad thing after all and then thinking that cookies would cease to exist and that alone was worth trying to stop them... XD

For the love of cookies!

That's the exact page I am on...I thought the cookies part was funny too.

Just after that is my favorite part so far..the campfire drinking scene...lots of Humor, but also touching, and get a piece of each characters past... neat part.

[IgotTheMeat]

Alistair being Maric's kid? I don't think the Grey Wardens treat recruiting as an honor. What i took from the book is that upon becoming a Grey Warden the clock starts ticking. It is basically a death sentence. Now if you were Duncan and told to look after the king's kid, would it be a good idea to sentence him to death? No. Becoming a Grey Warden is a solemn and serious thing. It has implications. Therefore Alistair is not Maric's son.

[JJGIII]

 Just finished it last night and I thought it was great!! Now I have to wait 3 more weeks to play the game:(.

[Hog0sha]

JJGIII wrote...

 Just finished it last night and I thought it was great!! Now I have to wait 3 more weeks to play the game:(.

I read both books back to back, and i am now in the same boat. WTB game now plz

[Isaantia]

Hog0sha wrote...

JJGIII wrote...

 Just finished it last night and I thought it was great!! Now I have to wait 3 more weeks to play the game:(.

I read both books back to back, and i am now in the same boat. WTB game now plz

For reals. I wish I would have read the Mass Effect books first .

[Clammo]

mystupidmouth wrote...

I think Kell said that Hafter underwent the Joining too.

Thanks, must have missed that somehow - probably staying awake until 3 in the morning to finish the book didn't help my ability to take in the finer details. Think I'll go re-read it a little slower.

[Clammo]

David Gaider wrote...

Servant of Nature wrote...

Also, would a dog have to go through the Joining at all?  I mean, they drink darkspawn blood regularly just by attacking, don't they?

As Remille pointed out in the book, all it really takes is a concentrated dose of the blight -- which the recipient must then survive. The ritual itself is mostly pageantry, and performed to ensure that the potential Grey Warden receives a large enough dose to actually work, as opposed to only enough to infect them.

It's doubtful that they would put a dog through the Joining ritual. A dog that got a large enough dose of the taint, however, and which was healthy enough and strong enough to actually survive it could potentially gain the same benefits as a Grey Warden.

Thanks, that makes things clearer.