Hello all, just finished TJE. My conclusion is that a) the book was completely awesome, and b) I want more, and I want it now. So is there a set publication date for the next volume and how is Scott's writing going? Can't find anything on this anywhere. view post
Two possible explanations. a) skin spies gave them a good way of not only spying but - by replacing trusted advisors etc - actually nudging rulers in a certain direction. A regular spy has much less ability to actually do something about a threatening development somewhere. or b) just for the hell of it - they are too cool not to be used. view post
What language did the undead nonman king speak since he could be understood by the Skin Eaters (which would rule out any nonman language)? Sheyic? If so, how did he learn it? He's been hanging around under a mountain for approximately 2.000 years. Or am I missing something here? ETA: Another thing - I just noticed that Gin'yursis was the name of the renegade Quya that first taught the Gnosis to men. Interesting. view post
Okay, that could make sense. And then of course he possessed Cleric, and got the appropriate language that way since Cleric speaks Sheyic, I guess. On the other hand - I just realized that I would very much like an explanation of how a person with Cleric's memory could have managed to learn a foreign language. view post
What, if anything, is known about Maithanet's mother? I can't recall her being mentioned anywhere, either in the books or here. view post
Even if Kellhus wants to destroy Golgotterath, I don't see if, or how, this is possible. My impression is that even the nonmen Quya couldn't destroy it when they had an obvious opportunity, since they just cast a glamour around it. view post