As for the Masho, I recently mentioned the massive crossover-y goodness of UF, and a friend of mine seemed to take it as a challenge, trying to come up with something that wasn't in there somewhere. The stumper? Ronin Warriors. Heh. Looks like he loses after all.

That sword does sound familiar, doesn't it? It'd have to be pretty awesome to replace a lightsabre on the cool scale, though.

One sour note, though. Anaximandra strikes a jangling, painfully dissonant R.A. Salvatore chord with me. Drizz't Do'Urden bores me to freakin' tears, and trudging my way through those books has gotten me to the point of wincing at the mention of the word "Drow" in any form. I'll try to reserve judgement, though, because it's Eyrie, and they have a history of taking things I hate and making me like their version in the end.

To hear, one must be silent.

It's hardly my fault you were fool enough to read them all. :)

In any event, those of you who have Forgotten Realms scar tissue to deal with, don't be afraid. There may be some cosmetic similarities between Svartalfheim and the Underdark - that's hard to avoid when you're dealing with shadowy, largely-underground countries - but I can assure you there are significant differences as well. Mind you, I'm not sure how significant, because that would require me to know much more about the Underdark than I actually know? But at least be reassure that I'm not trying for Salvatore references.

As someone else noted, Anaximandra is named for Anaximander of Miletus, a philosopher-scientist of the sixth century BC. Among other things, Anaximander (a student of the great Thales and tutor to Pythagoras) rejected the supernatural in explaining worldly phenomena. How this is relevant to the character who is named for him will be further explored as we go.

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Of course, if that is the case, she's still better off. Maybe she'll be able to make sense of Ryu Zan Paku.

Peter Eng
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>It's hardly my fault you were fool enough to read them all. :)
>

True. I did it to myself. Though I did manage to break the death-spiral at book five or so.

> But at least be reassure that I'm not trying for Salvatore
>references.
>

Praise all the gods of literature for that. The man is one of the most over-hyped hacks I've ever had the displeasure to read. Just my opinion, of course. Your mileage may vary.

>As someone else noted, Anaximandra is named for Anaximander of
>Miletus, a philosopher-scientist of the sixth century BC. Among other
>things, Anaximander (a student of the great Thales and tutor to
>Pythagoras) rejected the supernatural in explaining worldly phenomena.
> How this is relevant to the character who is named for him will be
>further explored as we go.
>

I wish I could nod knowingly and say I recognized the reference from the beginning, so as to look brilliant and all. I can't and didn't, of course.

Wait...did someone mention the Soul Edge? For some reason, that strikes me as just the kind of thing Akio would have hanging around. This could turn so very ugly.

Can't wait.

To hear, one must be silent.

I may be wrong, but the description really reminds me of the Zweihander used by Siegfried in the Soul Calibur games...

Forseti had better hide. :)

As for the sword, when we are talking big & evil swords, one leaps to mind. If Anakin starts saying "Blood & Souls for my Lord Akio!"... RUN.

*blink* Anakin is channeling Kharn the Betrayer?

Nah, Kharn's more of an axe-man.

And by axe, we mean a perpendicular slab of metal the size of Anakin's torso studded with a bladed chain strapped onto a handle probably as long as Anakin is tall. ;)

Well, true....but, you know, Kharn's used FLAMETHROWERS at times...it's not as if he's picky. As long as it gets the other person dead, it's all good.

And as for size...well, I'd say that that sword MORE than qualifies. 6 foot greatsword? Yeap, that works.

Still and all, given the coice between Kharn and Elric...I think I'd prefer to have Kharn around. He's less dangerous, in the long run, I think.

I can't believe I missed that entirely. That's hilarious. XD

Anaximandra seems to be a feminine form of Anaximander. Whether there is any significance to this or if somebody just thought the name was cool remains to be seen though.

Polychrome

Shuten's still around. But what makes you think the most intelligent Masho would automatically be their leader? ;) There is something to be said for experience. Also remember, this is UF. We're not necessarily going to be absolutely true to the original series.

(LIE MODE: ON)
Well, due to divine nudging, Mr. Bacon hasn't written "So You've Just Arrived in the Tenth World"...
(LIE MODE: OFF)

Peter Eng
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Presumably the new Ohtori Academy lacks one.

>* Is there anywhere that doesn't have an appropriate "So You've
>Just..." book available there...? Those things really get around.

Accept with my compliments a copy of Mr. Bacon's latest release, "So You've Just Posted An Obvious Question On The Interwebs". ;)

After what happened the last time, Jango probably took away Boba's keys.

Peter Eng
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