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| kerbs |
Posted - 25 Oct 2012 : 21:26:30
I'm new to the site but have been reading DL for about 8 years. So I figured I'd get a feel for everyone by seeing who their favorite character was and why.
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| dark mage |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 23:49:18
Realy I dont think they took away from Ariakas`s character too much just gave him a little more dimention. He is the only dragon highlord that is superior to Kit really when you think about it all the others are shown as being pretty weak.
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| kerbs |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 20:54:36
Yeah pretty much the reasons Tanis points out sums it up for me about Laurana in the first book. She proved me wrong just like she proved Tanis wrong though. She turns into a serious bad ass.
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| bguy |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 16:12:07
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Originally posted by kerbs
I hated Laurana when she was first introduced, but the way she turned out to be made me regret how I first felt about her. And then her fight with Beryllinthranox was amazing!
I've seen a lot of people say that about not liking Laurana at first though I've never really understood why. Granted she's a little immature in the first book, but even in that one she displays a lot of bravery, charm, and skill, so you can already tell she has the potential to become something great.
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Originally posted by RaistlinsLight23
Lord Ariakas is above him though. He's just cool.
I thought Ariakas was really impressive in the Chronicles. He radiated power in every scene he was in, and you could see why Raistlin considered Ariakas to be the one person who could defeat him. I didn't like the character assassination W&H did to Ariakas in the Lost Chronicles though. They basically stripped him of all of his sense of power and danger and made him into a hormonal buffoon. (Or in their own words "a dark souled, arrogant version of Caramon.") |
| dark mage |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 06:00:52
I really didnt like Laurana`s character at first either but as she progressed through the books I began to like her more, especialy nearing the end of the War of the Lance. Ive always liked Astinus because he has that air of mystery and he is so single minded its brilliant.
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| kerbs |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 02:52:02
Which books have you read Hammerfall?
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| HammerFall |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 02:29:22
I don't have one right now but if I take time to read the books that my dad has then im sure ill have a fav sooner rather then later. |
| RaistlinsLight23 |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 01:36:46
Hahaha! I was soooo waiting for someone to react that way! Bakaris...well, I suppose I just found him interesting. I know he was an extremely minor and evil character, but I just kinda enjoy those flat, bad characters every once in a while. He was handsome, impulse-driven, and selfish, and for some reason intrigued me even while I was disgusted with him and laughed at his lame death. Lord Ariakas is above him though. He's just cool.
"Raistlin!" It was Crysania's voice. Lifting his gaze, he saw her standing before him, holding his hands away from his face, her eyes wide and filled with concern.
"I'm all right", Raistlin said coldly. "Leave me alone!" But, even as he spoke, he sighed and lowered his head again, shuddering as the horror of the dream washed over him. Pulling a clean cloth from a pocket, he began to dab at the wounds on his face.
"No, you're not", Crysania murmured, taking the cloth from his shaking hands and gently touching the bleeding gouges. "Please, let me do this", she said, as he snarled something unintelligible. "I know you wont let me heal you, but there is a clear stream near. Come, drink some water, rest and let me wash these".
Sharp, bitter words were on Raistlin's lips. He raised a hand to thrust her away. But then he realized he didn't want her to leave. The darkness of the dream receded when she was with him. The touch of warm, human flesh was comforting after the cold fingers of death.
And so, he nodded with a weary sigh.
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| kerbs |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 01:35:32
I hated Laurana when she was first introduced, but the way she turned out to be made me regret how I first felt about her. And then her fight with Beryllinthranox was amazing!
I've also always loved reading about Soth. Such a sad story but the way he impacts the story is so unique.
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| bguy |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 00:59:28
Laurana is by far my favorite character. She was so brave and clever and determined and grew so much and became such an amazing person during the Chronicles. Plus she did more to win the War of the Lance than any other character. And while a character that is an incredibly beautiful elven princess who is virtuous and charming and great at everything she does could easily become an insufferable Mary Sue, that never happens with Laurana. She still has flaws and makes mistakes which keep her relatable. Just an awesome character.
And RaistlinsLight23 I've got to ask, Bakaris??? I don't think I've ever seen him on anyone's favorite character list before. What did you like about him? |
| RaistlinsLight23 |
Posted - 27 Oct 2012 : 00:56:09
Lol! Thanks! That's fine, we are united by mutual love of Raistlin.  And I agree completely with the things you said about Tanis. He's one of my favorites, too, just third on the list behind Crysania. At first I didn't like him, but he grew on me a lot until I enjoyed every moment he was in the books.
"Raistlin!" It was Crysania's voice. Lifting his gaze, he saw her standing before him, holding his hands away from his face, her eyes wide and filled with concern.
"I'm all right", Raistlin said coldly. "Leave me alone!" But, even as he spoke, he sighed and lowered his head again, shuddering as the horror of the dream washed over him. Pulling a clean cloth from a pocket, he began to dab at the wounds on his face.
"No, you're not", Crysania murmured, taking the cloth from his shaking hands and gently touching the bleeding gouges. "Please, let me do this", she said, as he snarled something unintelligible. "I know you wont let me heal you, but there is a clear stream near. Come, drink some water, rest and let me wash these".
Sharp, bitter words were on Raistlin's lips. He raised a hand to thrust her away. But then he realized he didn't want her to leave. The darkness of the dream receded when she was with him. The touch of warm, human flesh was comforting after the cold fingers of death.
And so, he nodded with a weary sigh.
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| dark mage |
Posted - 26 Oct 2012 : 23:50:38
Raist, dont take this in a weird way, I love you I dont think I could have said anything about Raistin that well, my thoughts exactly. He is my number one forever Second favorite character would be Tanis, partly because I always thought he was pretty good looking, but also bcause the flawed hero he turns out to be. He doesnt want to be the leader but that is where everyone places him because they all respect him, even Raistlin though he doesnt show it often. The strong friendship he has with Sturm caused quite a few moveing momments for me. Those two arent brothers by blood but they are just as close.
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| RaistlinsLight23 |
Posted - 26 Oct 2012 : 22:55:40
Yeah, I understand where you're coming from, but it's also the beauty of these characters that we as readers can both interpret them differently. I'd have to say my second favorite character is Crysania. I think she's pretty awesome, and once again I love her story with Raistlin. From there it gets kind of strange...I like Tanis, Lord Ariakas, and Fizban. Oh, and Bakaris.
"Raistlin!" It was Crysania's voice. Lifting his gaze, he saw her standing before him, holding his hands away from his face, her eyes wide and filled with concern.
"I'm all right", Raistlin said coldly. "Leave me alone!" But, even as he spoke, he sighed and lowered his head again, shuddering as the horror of the dream washed over him. Pulling a clean cloth from a pocket, he began to dab at the wounds on his face.
"No, you're not", Crysania murmured, taking the cloth from his shaking hands and gently touching the bleeding gouges. "Please, let me do this", she said, as he snarled something unintelligible. "I know you wont let me heal you, but there is a clear stream near. Come, drink some water, rest and let me wash these".
Sharp, bitter words were on Raistlin's lips. He raised a hand to thrust her away. But then he realized he didn't want her to leave. The darkness of the dream receded when she was with him. The touch of warm, human flesh was comforting after the cold fingers of death.
And so, he nodded with a weary sigh.
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| kerbs |
Posted - 26 Oct 2012 : 19:41:55
Yeah we just interpret him differently. Because I think with what he saw in the tower made him feel sorry for Raist and that's why he helps him so much he just wants him to have a better life regardless of how he's treated or by what he saw. The drunken stuper he puts himself in seems to me to be caused by guilt of not being there for him anymore.
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| RaistlinsLight23 |
Posted - 26 Oct 2012 : 05:09:13
I agree with a lot of your points on Caramon, but I disagree with some of them, too. I like him a lot and I know that Raistlin and Caramon couldn't exist as the great characters they are without each other. However, I do not find that he is as selfless as they make him out to be. I think that the "selflessness" he displays toward Raistlin is really just for his own benefit whether he knows it or not. He NEEDS Raistlin to need him. He helps Raistlin so much because he has to, otherwise he falls apart (as we saw with his drunken stage). Don't get me wrong, I like Caramon a lot as a character, and I absolutely adore the relationship between these two. I think overall I just don't like Caramon as much because he's not really my type of guy...and he doesn't have that evil element to him that Raistlin plays oh-so-well.
"Raistlin!" It was Crysania's voice. Lifting his gaze, he saw her standing before him, holding his hands away from his face, her eyes wide and filled with concern.
"I'm all right", Raistlin said coldly. "Leave me alone!" But, even as he spoke, he sighed and lowered his head again, shuddering as the horror of the dream washed over him. Pulling a clean cloth from a pocket, he began to dab at the wounds on his face.
"No, you're not", Crysania murmured, taking the cloth from his shaking hands and gently touching the bleeding gouges. "Please, let me do this", she said, as he snarled something unintelligible. "I know you wont let me heal you, but there is a clear stream near. Come, drink some water, rest and let me wash these".
Sharp, bitter words were on Raistlin's lips. He raised a hand to thrust her away. But then he realized he didn't want her to leave. The darkness of the dream receded when she was with him. The touch of warm, human flesh was comforting after the cold fingers of death.
And so, he nodded with a weary sigh.
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| kerbs |
Posted - 26 Oct 2012 : 05:02:00
Thank you ^_^
Fizban is an amazing character. Having a god show himself on Krynn as someone like Fizban was a stroke of genius when the wrote it. Tas OF COURSE speaks for himself. All the characters are amazing, thats why its so hard to pick just one as a favorite. But thats why I made this topic lol. Wanted to make some people think.
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