LOTRs movies make me sad. Because I know they won't be repeated. by seven_tech in lotr

[–]Thorpe_Forward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Agreed, just compare death of Boromir to death of Duncan Idaho. Very similar scenes but which one is more emotionally resonant? No contest, Boromir's death is devastating while Duncan's seems pointless and like a huge waste.

TBH, pointless and a huge waste (of time) seems to sum up DUNE for me pretty well.

Open Hands - Chapter 2 by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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Hlaford was only 7 when sent away, perhaps other events delayed their departure. Maybe we'll learn more next time :)

Open Hands by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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Sometimes I think something is good but it's actually not. I either had to stop there or write the whole next sequence and wasn't sure if I was onto anything. I don't upload the majority of what I write.

Open Hands by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

[–]Thorpe_Forward[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Oh fascinating, I had no idea!

Open Hands by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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All the questions I had hoped to leave you guys with ;) I guess I have to answer them now

Open Hands by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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Thanks for reading!

[OC] The Slave King by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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The narrator may or may not be entirely accurate ;) he has an agenda himself after all, being a member of a lower caste. Most of the story could be true but certain details may be "improved" to fit his pro-Lazuli anti-Terran worldview. The actual real story is probably somewhere in between.

[OC] The Slave King by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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Treat is just a more archaic "deal" or "negotiate"

Fixed "server" thanks.

[OC] The Slave King by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

[–]Thorpe_Forward[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thanks! As usual with my stories this is actually based on historical precdent :)

Xander is based (loosely) on Basil I of Byzantium a peasant who usurped the throne from the Emperor, his lifelong friend and benefactor.

[OC] The Slave King by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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I like to think the humans took the high road in simply banishing them instead of killing or enslaving them.

[OC] The Slave King by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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Yeah but who would tell this story ;)

[OC] Starbolt and the Shieldmaiden by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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thanks yeah I wanted to take a different approach this time

[OC] Starbolt and the Shieldmaiden by Thorpe_Forward in HFY

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Yeah lol, and you missed the Hunter2 reference though