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by Expert snuggler » Thu Jul 09, 2015 3:24 am | |
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I'd been worried over the first few books that the good guys were portrayed as being too good. The wounds to their souls are as realistic as any other war wound, and it's going to be interesting to see if Merlin can remain sane.
Remember in the movie Lawrence of Arabia, the heavily fictionalized Lawrence said "There was something about it I didn't like" in reference to shooting a murderer, then explaining what he didn't like: "I enjoyed it". Merlin's theatrical little touches like making his eyes glow are a hint that he's feeling the temptation to enjoy it. He doesn't like that. His self-doubts may reflect the fear of his dark side taking over. Dude needs a confessor. |
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by Direwolf18 » Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:35 am | |
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No but the fact that a single shooter was able to take down an entire barge full of guards and priests, get on board, and finish them off with a knife says a LOT. Any semi competent investigator could tell you if he died before or after he was nailed to the wall. As does the stealthy assassinations, IE slipping in to the barracks and slashing their throats. Plus the fact that he tucked that note into his robes. These are men who have committed some of the most unspeakable crimes, the least Merlin could do for them is explain to them why they had to die. Common courtesy that. And the inquisitors captured on the battlefield were proven to be guilty, they were inquisitors. That in it of itself is a death sentence now. Their one job in the army was to lead the troops in purging the heretical men, women, and children of the Republic. Did you already forget what happened to the men attempting to defend Aihvaystn, poor Charlz Stahntyn and his men? Don't forget, there WHERE a couple of legitimate massacres that Duke Eastshare had to deal with amongst his own men after he so handily kicked Kaitswyrth's incompetent arse. |
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by SWM » Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:56 am | |
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Rayno's investigation concluded that there were multiple assassins, not just one. Merlin left evidence of multiple people. --------------------------------------------
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by Expert snuggler » Thu Jul 09, 2015 7:16 pm | |
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That is a telling point that I had missed. That makes it different from the Commissar Order. |
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by Joat42 » Sun Jul 12, 2015 9:24 am | |
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We know Merlin is plagued by guilt by what he have been forced to do in his quest to save humanity, it comes through loud and clear when he activates the 2nd backup of Nimue and only gives her edited information from his memories because he wanted to spare her his experiences. And he have a confessor, Maikel Staynair - although it doesn't seem he choose to exercise that option very well. In my opinion, Merlin will deactivate himself when it's clear the Gbaba isn't a threat anymore. --- Jack of all trades and destructive tinkerer. Anyone who have simple solutions for complex problems is a fool. |
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by Glowfish » Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:36 pm | |
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Not really, why would i? |
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by Expert snuggler » Sun Jul 12, 2015 3:43 pm | |
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It's pretty different from a blindfold and a cigarette!
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by alj_sf » Sun Jul 12, 2015 8:03 pm | |
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Actually, I think Staiphan Maik is not concerned with the "shoot first, ask question never" order. It is inquisitors who are are on death watch, he is an intendant. Sure he is part of the inquisition and a Shullerite, but not in an inquisition role. That makes a difference. Of course, he will have to talk fast when captured, especially if it is Simmarkians which take him. |
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by ETathome » Mon Jul 13, 2015 8:57 am | |
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Something to remember about this topic is that this is a religious war. In such a conflict, justice is often the first casualty. It's not the journey through the war that concerns me, but the aftermath. How do the governments and individuals react to what was done? Do they justify it or seek absolution?
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by n7axw » Mon Jul 13, 2015 9:26 am | |
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Yes. This is a religious war. But it is also a war to preserve and enhance the power of Zhasphar Clyntahn. That will become appa.rent not only to his enemies but to his allies. Religion is being used to cement his power. Don When any group seeks political power in God's name, both religion and politics are instantly corrupted.
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