Dresden Files
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Going back to this, since it's the first time that I actually read this thread....
There are *lots* of hints about what's going on with Mab in prior books. Once of the more significant, I believe, is when Harry and crew go into Winter to rescue Molly, and find an image of Mab herself frozen in the center. Although I'm of two minds as to what the final direction could be, and they're rather diametrically opposed.
There are *lots* of hints about what's going on with Mab in prior books. Once of the more significant, I believe, is when Harry and crew go into Winter to rescue Molly, and find an image of Mab herself frozen in the center. Although I'm of two minds as to what the final direction could be, and they're rather diametrically opposed.
Warning for SPOILERS and speculation.
Regarding Lash (one of my favorite characters, after Dresden, of course):
First. We know from Buttons that Dresden's body regenerates to what it was originally. Additionally, we know that his soul also regenerates from Bob. And psychic backlash is supposed to heal. What if over the past couple years since White Night to Small Favor his mind i.e. Lash has been healing?
Second. Uriel takes control of his right hand. However, there are some interesting points where his left hand - the burned hand that used to have Lasciel's symbol on it - does some rather odd things.
If Lash is, as I conjecture, helping him with that hand, that ... must have been interesting. An archangel on his right, a fallen on his left. :lol:
Third. I don't think the hellfire was an indiction of Lash though. The part in question is this:
Remember that Mab took away his knowledge of all quick and dirty firespells to prevent Summer from honing in on him. Before the pain, he's thinking of the fire spells he has used before. Afterward, he doesn't even think of using fire for the rest of the match and instead uses wind variations.
On a related note, Mab is quite interesting. Since Lea is still being bound, Mab not only functions as a holder of debts from Dresden but also as his godmother. The scene after Uriel's was quite helpful. She didn't even demand another debt from him for the knowledge!
I do wonder... Just throwing it out there, but perhaps Lea is being held on purpose? Oh, I'm sure Lea has her plans but Lea has always struck me as very pragmatic. She would know if she was or was not powerful enough to take on Mab. Interesting, no? One could consider Mab's offer of the Winter Knight a similar offer as to that of Lea's offer of becoming a Hell Hound.
Oh, of course, given Mab's predilection for win-win situations, she's got several lines of scenarios running. She wouldn't just offer the Winter Knight position to her godson if he wasn't powerful or resourceful in some way.
Regardless, as long as Mab holds the obligation of being a godmother to Harry, Mab must be considered a factor in all facets or decisions regarding Harry -- even perhaps to those that Winter would usually not hold a sway in. A nice little way to insert herself into any discussion if necessary...
Speaking of that, in Arctis Tor, Mab winked at him while imprisoned and certainly she has acted in rather contradictory ways at times (almost as if she were being possessed? and trying to fight it off?). We know that Summer attacks Dresden early, long before Dresden even accepts becoming the Winter Emissary. And Winter can only act in opposition to Summer. However, we also know from Lily and Maeve's interactions that Summer and Winter can collaborate together.
So... wonder if Titania also wanted Dresden to interfere and sent some emissaries (ostensibly because Winter was going to ask Dresden) earlier to, ah, convince him to help save Marcone? After all, Dresden's first reaction was to say no.
I can't help but think that for emissaries that are supposed to be investigating the Denarian abduction of Marcone, Summer spends a lot of time ignoring that whole issue. That indicates to me that they cannot take the position of frowning on breaking the Accord (Winter and Summer are in opposition and Dresden as Winter's emissary is against it so Summer cannot be against Accord breaking as well) but that they do frown on it and hence, do not help the Denarians at all.
Random thought: Harry's girlfriend - before Luccio - was named Susan. He names his dinosaur Sue. Coincidence? Allusion to something? :lol:
Regarding Lash (one of my favorite characters, after Dresden, of course):
First. We know from Buttons that Dresden's body regenerates to what it was originally. Additionally, we know that his soul also regenerates from Bob. And psychic backlash is supposed to heal. What if over the past couple years since White Night to Small Favor his mind i.e. Lash has been healing?
Second. Uriel takes control of his right hand. However, there are some interesting points where his left hand - the burned hand that used to have Lasciel's symbol on it - does some rather odd things.
If Lash is, as I conjecture, helping him with that hand, that ... must have been interesting. An archangel on his right, a fallen on his left. :lol:
Third. I don't think the hellfire was an indiction of Lash though. The part in question is this:
Remember that Mab took away his knowledge of all quick and dirty firespells to prevent Summer from honing in on him. Before the pain, he's thinking of the fire spells he has used before. Afterward, he doesn't even think of using fire for the rest of the match and instead uses wind variations.
On a related note, Mab is quite interesting. Since Lea is still being bound, Mab not only functions as a holder of debts from Dresden but also as his godmother. The scene after Uriel's was quite helpful. She didn't even demand another debt from him for the knowledge!
I do wonder... Just throwing it out there, but perhaps Lea is being held on purpose? Oh, I'm sure Lea has her plans but Lea has always struck me as very pragmatic. She would know if she was or was not powerful enough to take on Mab. Interesting, no? One could consider Mab's offer of the Winter Knight a similar offer as to that of Lea's offer of becoming a Hell Hound.
Oh, of course, given Mab's predilection for win-win situations, she's got several lines of scenarios running. She wouldn't just offer the Winter Knight position to her godson if he wasn't powerful or resourceful in some way.
Regardless, as long as Mab holds the obligation of being a godmother to Harry, Mab must be considered a factor in all facets or decisions regarding Harry -- even perhaps to those that Winter would usually not hold a sway in. A nice little way to insert herself into any discussion if necessary...
Speaking of that, in Arctis Tor, Mab winked at him while imprisoned and certainly she has acted in rather contradictory ways at times (almost as if she were being possessed? and trying to fight it off?). We know that Summer attacks Dresden early, long before Dresden even accepts becoming the Winter Emissary. And Winter can only act in opposition to Summer. However, we also know from Lily and Maeve's interactions that Summer and Winter can collaborate together.
So... wonder if Titania also wanted Dresden to interfere and sent some emissaries (ostensibly because Winter was going to ask Dresden) earlier to, ah, convince him to help save Marcone? After all, Dresden's first reaction was to say no.
I can't help but think that for emissaries that are supposed to be investigating the Denarian abduction of Marcone, Summer spends a lot of time ignoring that whole issue. That indicates to me that they cannot take the position of frowning on breaking the Accord (Winter and Summer are in opposition and Dresden as Winter's emissary is against it so Summer cannot be against Accord breaking as well) but that they do frown on it and hence, do not help the Denarians at all.
Random thought: Harry's girlfriend - before Luccio - was named Susan. He names his dinosaur Sue. Coincidence? Allusion to something? :lol:
The T Rex that Harry brought back to life really exists, and it was named Sue after the paleontologist who discovered it back in 1990. Far more amusing is that for a few minutes at the end of the book, Sue the Dinosaur became Bob the Dinosaur. Given the Dilbert character of that name, I half expected the necromancers to get wedgied.
Fallen Angel in one hand, True Angel in the other? If you apply the theory from the Slayers anime that unholy magic + holy magic creates chaos magic, Harry's got an interesting potential trick up his sleeve.
Fallen Angel in one hand, True Angel in the other? If you apply the theory from the Slayers anime that unholy magic + holy magic creates chaos magic, Harry's got an interesting potential trick up his sleeve.
.txt versions of books 1-10
I bought these books, but I started reading Codex Alera through ebooks, and I decided to buy them, too. This man is a great author and deserves our support. Read quickly and write well, because as awesome as Shezza and nuhuh may be, we don't want DLP taking over the fandom entirely. I can see it now...
WHAT'S THIS?
NO CRACKFICS
NO HAPPINESS
DARKFICS ONLY
FINAL DESTINATION
I bought these books, but I started reading Codex Alera through ebooks, and I decided to buy them, too. This man is a great author and deserves our support. Read quickly and write well, because as awesome as Shezza and nuhuh may be, we don't want DLP taking over the fandom entirely. I can see it now...
WHAT'S THIS?
NO CRACKFICS
NO HAPPINESS
DARKFICS ONLY
FINAL DESTINATION
All ten are here (the link above yours is dead):
http://rapidshare.com/files/149617170/JimB...Files-01-10.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/149617170/JimB...Files-01-10.rar
Has anybody else read the preview chapters on Butcher's website? Jim Butcher.com
