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[FutileSine]

He found it off a dead dwarf corpse. Liked how it glowed, and how the corruption seemed to be afraid of it (IE it would shrink back from the sword's blade). This was right after he went to Ortan Thaig and before he met up with the Legion of Dead, who let him keep the sword.



Don't know the answer to the second question.

[Raonar]

Aha, my thanks. Ortan Thaig eh? I wonder if we'll ever find out what the deal with it was. (read: Backstory, probably some Grey Warden had it).

Modifié par Raonar, 18 septembre 2010 - 09:00 .

[LupusYondergirl]

I got the impression that it didn't have a huge backstory, it seemed like it was just the body of someone who died when the Thaig fell, and that was their sword.

[FutileSine]

One of the great things about dragon age: They leave soooo much open for FF writers to put their own spin on things. It sounds like your muse is thinking of making a backstory, hmm?



All it really says it was found on a dwarf corpse, with rocks covering it so its unknown if the dwarf was trying to hide it or rocks just sort of fell on the hand with the sword. The armor on the corpse was apparently nothing really great.



For writing purposes, as an aside, the sword also makes an "unpleasant keening" sound when near corruption...and as you've noted will glow blue. Don't know how much is relayed about the sword in the game...

[Raonar]

Not exactly sure I'll write a backstory. I'm writing a Duncan death scene and am thinking of having him mention how Maric got it (he befriended Maric during the Calling if I heard correctly, so i guess he would know).



And I really think it should have a backstory. I mean, it's one of THE greatest weapons in the world of Dragon Age (I try to disregard game mechanics that state expansion weapons HAVE to be better than the others).

[LupusYondergirl]

He actually tells Duncan about the sword in The Calling, but it's not very detailed- "I found it in the deep roads. I used to find magical swords," something like that.

(If you haven't read the books I highly recommend them. In addition to just being good, they're a huge source of info for the world lore)

[DreGregoire]

LupusYondergirl wrote...

(If you haven't read the books I highly recommend them. In addition to just being good, they're a huge source of info for the world lore)

Yup!

[jackkel dragon]

I also recommend the books. Just try to read them in order. I spoiled the climax of The Stolen Throne by reading The Calling first... (It was the book available to me, so I read it. Maric's a badass either way.)

[Merilsell]

klarabella wrote...
I don't worry about Gaider reading my fic, I've decided to write it in German at long last. This means my audience will be really small.

Have a link? *is interested*

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

FutileSine wrote...

For writing purposes, as an aside, the sword also makes an "unpleasant keening" sound when near corruption...and as you've noted will glow blue. Don't know how much is relayed about the sword in the game...

Wait, so it's pretty much a rip-off of Tokein's high-elven blades (Glamdring, Orcrist, Sting...) that glow with a blue and white flame when orcs and other such nasties are nearby? ;D

/pokes fun

[KSuri]

Shadow of Light Dragon wrote...

FutileSine wrote...

For writing purposes, as an aside, the sword also makes an "unpleasant keening" sound when near corruption...and as you've noted will glow blue. Don't know how much is relayed about the sword in the game...

Wait, so it's pretty much a rip-off of Tokein's high-elven blades (Glamdring, Orcrist, Sting...) that glow with a blue and white flame when orcs and other such nasties are nearby? ;D

/pokes fun

The plain and simple truth is that fantasy lore is so saturated with reaccuring themes that it's unsurprising to find connections to other stories. Besides the cool factor dictates that swords glow awesome colors and have mystic powers! Muaaahhhhaaaa

[FutileSine]

Shadow of Light Dragon wrote...

FutileSine wrote...

For writing purposes, as an aside, the sword also makes an "unpleasant keening" sound when near corruption...and as you've noted will glow blue. Don't know how much is relayed about the sword in the game...

Wait, so it's pretty much a rip-off of Tokein's high-elven blades (Glamdring, Orcrist, Sting...) that glow with a blue and white flame when orcs and other such nasties are nearby? ;D

/pokes fun

Ah!  Sting!  For the life of me I couldn't remember that sword's name in LOTR.  The whole time I reread that passage in "The Stolen Throne" I was like "This sounds really familiar...Wait, didn't the hobbitses have a sword like that?"  Thanks for the name reminder, Shadow.  

And I agree (If I can assume for a moment the point underlaying your post), it really is amazing how many fantasy plot ideas/items can be traced back to LOTR.  It almost seems that a lot of fantasy worlds are merely extreme AU versions of Middle-earth....Or at the very least they draw on the basic ideas of it.  

Oh look, another world of elves, dwarves, and humans, and a horde of evil controlled by a single rather mysterious being threatens to destroy all that is "good."  Hmmm...Where have I heard this before....?

But I am sure this point as been made a million times over, so I will cease my prattle...  

I still <3 DA though!  

 edited to say:  Yeah!  Ditto what KSuri said!!

Modifié par FutileSine, 19 septembre 2010 - 04:17 .

[jackkel dragon]

I think the real reason why everything comes back to LotR is that it's become the definition of fantasy to many people. Tolkein mostly used real-world myths from Celtic and Norse culture to craft Middle-Earth (English for Midgard, a Norse name for the world.) Sadly, it seems many people (myself included) tend to crawl back to Tolkein because all the "staples" of fantasy are seen in his work.

Anyone here play Jade Empire? That's fantasy, but no Tolkein. Surprisingly, it is possible to write fantasy without copying Tolkein or using the same base myth, it's just not often done anymore.

I do have to admit that I'm a Tolkein fanboy. I actually read "the Children of Hurin" because I like Tolkein's work (the story's a tradgedy, very sad near the end.) Still never read the last book of LotR though...

So... long story short: people like Tolkein, people write fantasy, people write Tolkein.

(PS: Has anyone else read all of "the Hobbit" more than seven times? Just wondering... Hoping I'm not alone...)

[jackkel dragon]

FutileSine wrote...

Oh look, another world of elves, dwarves, and humans,

The wonders of the imagination!

FutileSine wrote...

and a horde of evil controlled by a single rather mysterious being threatens to destroy all that is "good."

I find that to be way too common after Zoroastrianism...

FutileSine wrote...

 Hmmm...Where have I heard this before....?

Everywhere, in my experience.  Some people can't even pull it off half as well as Tolkein though...  At least Dragon Age adds it own twist to the concepts...

[LupusYondergirl]

I have three words.

Allies for Gondor.

ayup.



I was FORCED to read the LOTR trilogy and the Hobbit as a child. (although I've probably read them all over a dozen times voluntarily since then) Normal kids have to read, what, the bible or something? Not in my family. I'm lucky, though. My half-brothers are named after Tolken characters. I came FAR too close to being a Galadriel.



(and here I am a video game playing fantasy-obsessed geek. I thought girls were supposed to turn into their mothers? Somehow I've become my father. Creeepy.)

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

Serious, Lupus? :x Dare I ask what the names of your half-brothers are?

[nos_astra]

Merilsell wrote...

klarabella wrote...
I don't worry about Gaider reading my fic, I've decided to write it in German at long last. This means my audience will be really small.

Have a link? *is interested*

Not yet, but I'll make sure to write you a PM when I'm done with plotting and character developement and expanding on the lore stuff.

Modifié par klarabella, 19 septembre 2010 - 09:23 .

[LupusYondergirl]

One is named Aragorn. The other has the middle name Elessar. Which was the name Aragorn ruled under after he was crowned.

[Maria Caliban]

Um. Wow. Still around.

[Shadow of Light Dragon]

Lupus: Well...at least they were badass names, I guess. Better than Bilbo or Bombur.

[Raonar]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Um. Wow. Still around.

*Gasp*

The thread starter returns!

*Opens champagne*

As for the names... Well, I guess they know what standards they have to live up to...

[Maria Caliban]

Thank you. Thank you. Though I know you were just looking for a reason to open that champagne bottle.



I've written 7k words of fanfiction this Friday/Saturday, but sadly none of it was Dragon Age related.

[Firky]

LupusYondergirl wrote...

(and here I am a video game playing fantasy-obsessed geek. I thought girls were supposed to turn into their mothers? Somehow I've become my father. Creeepy.)

Sheesh. I can relate to that. My dad is a big gamer who read me LotR when I was WAY too young. The Black Riders gave me nightmares until I was 22.

My mum named me after the main character in The Thorn Birds, though. Sigh. I'd like to say "Probably better than being called ...." but I'm having trouble recalling ANY Lord of the Rings female characters. Why is that?

[Raonar]

Maria Caliban wrote...

Thank you. Thank you. Though I know you were just looking for a reason to open that champagne bottle.

I've written 7k words of fanfiction this Friday/Saturday, but sadly none of it was Dragon Age related.

I must be having a really bad day if I'm really so transparent.

*drinks champagne anyway*
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What? it's good.

And what exactly was that fanfiction about, pray tell?

BTW

Love that avatar, though I have no idea who it is.

Modifié par Raonar, 19 septembre 2010 - 09:16 .

[Maria13]

I trust the other Maria keeps well?



Must be unique here, don't particularly like Tolkien, too... Stodgy?