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Skin Game Predict-a-thon. [All the latest Spoilers permitted and encouraged]
Winston Smith:
Not related to the particular list of queries, but I hope Hade's isn't portrayed as some evil devil like figure. I mean, to the Ancient Greeks, the evillest god was Ares.
Ineptwizard:
1. We have been told that Nicodemus has a very specific target in mind, ostensibly kept in the Labyrinth of Daedalus. What is Nic trying to get his hands on and why?
The last books have all been about change and rebirth. I think that might be the theme in this one as well. I think therefore that Dionysus/Bacchus/Elestrhrio (spelling) will be involved. Nic is probably after Dionysus's wand which holds a lot of power.
2. Nicodemus apparently called in a marker from Mab to get Harry on the team. Does he have a specific plan for using Harry or did Mab twist his request? Which of Harry's capabilities will he admit to needing, and (given that this is Nicodemus after all), which abilities is he scheming for Harry to use?
Harry's resurrection will probably be part of it. Perhaps Nic is looking to trade Harry for the staff? Harry's Wil E Coytesque endurance is probably another reason...
3. Jim has mentioned that the book will be "Ocean's Eleven". Who else did Nicodemus recruit? How will they interact with Harry?
The few fellow fallen he trusts, and those who he deem replacable, which certainly include our favourite winter knight/train wreck. He's also bringing Miley Cyrus and her wrecking ball, the guy is after all eeevil..
4. Harry's general method of operation is to call on his friends for help. In this book, Harry is (initially) allowed one extra backup member on the crew. Who will it be? Which of Harry's other allies will "interfere" before the plot is over? 9/10/13 an interview was published that answers the first half of this question.
5. This is a Denarian book, so (unlike the last "end of the world" showdown), the Swords will almost certainly be present. In fact, there have been various hints... Which Sword wielders will appear in the next book and how will their interference/help affect the plot?
I think that Sasha wil be a part of Harry's crew and that he will be traded against the staff of Dionysus.
6. Mab is apparently against Nicodemus succeeding in this heist. In the Cold Days, we found that Mab had complex reasons for wanting Harry to kill Maeve. What are Mab's reasons in this book? Is it simple thwarting or is there something deeper?
Mab Knows that whereever Harry goes, things go boom.
8. One of the key components of the "Ocean's Eleven" movie is that there is a final twist/reveal. Given that we've got Nicodemus, Harry, Mab, and potentially Hades (and who knows who else) all trying to get the better of each other, if there's one thing you can count on it's some sort of last minute quintuple-cross. What will be the nature of the twist and how will it all fall out?
Harry will need to trade Sasha for the staff, but Nic won't get the sword.
9. (Extra Credit) There are many WAG ("Wild A$$ Guess") theories on the boards, some crazier than others. Write up to three WAG theories (or make up your own) you believe are correct that will be confirmed (or at least have evidence in favor of) in Skin Games.-
1. Mister is really the mastermind behind everything.
2. The current Merlin's hatred towards Harry has something to do with unrequited love towards Harry's mother.
3. There will be three new knights.
NeonOriginal:
1. Something to perhaps remove his noose, or render it useless? Maybe what he wants actually isn't in the vault and maybe he wants to put something in the vault... like Harry?
Or maybe he is after knowledge, maybe its something similar to Archives abilities.
2. Harry has always come out on top, barely, in all encounters with every enemy. This is due to his preparation, endurance, and amazing quick thinking. I don't think it is a magical ability Nic is looking for but the ability to asses a situation and find a solution relatively quickly. Or maybe the parasite is the key to opening the vault.
3. He probably recruited fellow Denarians, possibly BlackStaff McCoy.
4. Marcone, this reeks of something Marcone will be good at. I think Marcone will use one of the Swords as he has his own sense of justice and only does evil things to evil people.
5. Marcone will wield one. Murphy another, and Sanya of course.
6. Maybe Nic is grabbing a weapon that will harm the balance between the Outsiders and the Winter court.
7. The popular option seems to be Lach so I will try an ambiguous alternative. In the book it said that Mab struck a deal with The Parasite to keep him alive, wouldn't Lach want that anyway so she could use him, she wouldn't have any fun if he died. I don't think it's the adversary because Harry is apparently going to get killed by this parasite and that doesn't seem to be the adversays MO. So is the parasite feeding off of Harry's powers and possibly trying to ressurect itself from him? In all honesty I hope its a new player, something from within DR that wants out.
8. Many people are going with the Staff of Dionysus, which I don't know about. If it was talked about in the series I completely missed it. I think it is a weapon or device that can be used to unmake a sword. Maybe it is that Mab works behind the scenes to get Nic trapped in the vault or possibly the parasite. This may be done by Lach turning to the good side and helping seal him in.
9. 1. Marcone will be a Knight of the Cross.
2. The Pope is actually in league with Hades and the underworld.
3. Mac is actually the original Merlin from the future, or the past.
4. Micheal doesn't forgive Harry, comes into contact with a coin, and turns into a Denarian.
10. WAG quotes
1. Harry will make a quote about hell freezing over. This is guaranteed.
2. He will make a remark about being to Hell and back.
3. He will sing the burning ring of fire.
biagiotti:
1. Something to do with the black council. Payback for almost killing him. Why lash failed. Nothing to do with theft. Nic always seems to say he wants to do something but it turns out to have nothing to do with the orignal purpose.
2. Doesn't matter he always lies and soul fire or his ability over demons(outsiders)
3. Shagnasty
Cowl
Evil bob
4. Leah because not only can she withstand temptation but for some reason jim didn't involve her in cold days. A farie book where he saw just about every farie he has ever mentioned including friggin Santa Claus. Possibly molly so he can talk to her or help her.
5. Sanya will show up and die. And someone who they haven't met will take up a sword.
6. Probably repayment for arctis tor.
"Mab always repays her debts"
7. Lash and she will break free of the infection giving her life again for harry.
8. Sanyas ex will give up her coin saving the day.
9. A. Nic dies. B. Nic gives up coin and takes up a sword. C. Maggie Sr will make an appearance revealing something from harrys past.
10. "Go to hell"
"That is incredibly unfair"
Something from spiderman
hassman:
1. We have been told that Nicodemus has a very specific target in mind, ostensibly kept in the Labyrinth of Daedalus. What is Nic trying to get his hands on and why?
Cerberus, because Cerberus was the Gatekeeper before Winter took over. He wants to find out who has been infected
2. Nicodemus apparently called in a marker from Mab to get Harry on the team. Does he have a specific plan for using Harry or did Mab twist his request? Which of Harry's capabilities will he admit to needing, and (given that this is Nicodemus after all), which abilities is he scheming for Harry to use?
Harry's aspect of chaos, and also the fact that to Nic he has an Achilles heel.
3. Jim has mentioned that the book will be "Ocean's Eleven". Who else did Nicodemus recruit? How will they interact with Harry?
Mostly red shirt denarians, the churchmouse, his daughter, Marcones new flunkie
4. Harry's general method of operation is to call on his friends for help. In this book, Harry is (initially) allowed one extra backup member on the crew. Who will it be? Which of Harry's other allies will "interfere" before the plot is over? 9/10/13 an interview was published that answers the first half of this question.
5. This is a Denarian book, so (unlike the last "end of the world" showdown), the Swords will almost certainly be present. In fact, there have been various hints... Which Sword wielders will appear in the next book and how will their interference/help affect the plot?
I think that Sasha wil be a part of Harry's crew. Marcone and the sword of faith is a possibility.
6. Mab is apparently against Nicodemus succeeding in this heist. In the Cold Days, we found that Mab had complex reasons for wanting Harry to kill Maeve. What are Mab's reasons in this book? Is it simple thwarting or is there something deeper?
Mab understands that Cerberus and the Gate are not compatible
8. One of the key components of the "Ocean's Eleven" movie is that there is a final twist/reveal. Given that we've got Nicodemus, Harry, Mab, and potentially Hades (and who knows who else) all trying to get the better of each other, if there's one thing you can count on it's some sort of last minute quintuple-cross. What will be the nature of the twist and how will it all fall out?
Marcone's flunkie is Lasciel, they end Mab's spell and call Lash. Lash emerges on Harry's side. Marcone sides with Harry and Hades
9. (Extra Credit) There are many WAG ("Wild A$$ Guess") theories on the boards, some crazier than others. Write up to three WAG theories (or make up your own) you believe are correct that will be confirmed (or at least have evidence in favor of) in Skin Games.-
1. The identities of Lash/Lasciel (the headache/Marcones new flunky)
2. Lash is angelic
3. Nicodemus hates Nemesis more than Harry.
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