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A Fistful of Warlocks (SPOILERS: FISTFUL OF WARLOCKS)
Anubissama:
First impressions after reading it:
I liked it, I prefer a logical and reasonable protagonist, so Luccio's POV was a nice change compared to Dresden. Overall it was as enjoyable as one can expect from a short story, and I hope we will get "For A Few Warlocks More" soon enough.
I'd have liked to see a bit more talk from Kemmler, he seemed like a nice guy.
Now on to observations and problems:
- Anyone else notices that the pentagram the Necromancers were using was of the same design Nicodemus used in "Small Favour"? Is it just coincident? It might be just the go to pentagram for Warlocks, or maybe it is hinting at a connection?
- I see many people have a problem with Luccio considering burning down the place, I don't really agree.
First off it would probably fall under not breaking the Law since once summoned fire is fire, so it would be vanilla arson that killed people not Law braking here.
Besides Luccio had a good take on the Warlocks position (upstairs) and where the rest of the people are (downstairs) so evacuating them and avoiding causalities was possible IMO, also I think it is implied that the Wardens have a certain immunity when fulfilling their duties, they definitely don't get beheaded if a Warlock dies resisting arrest.
- Oh my god! Magical Glasses! I have been saying for years Dresden should get something like that
- It honestly feels a bit unrealistic that a vanilla sheriff can shoot down a 40+ sized horde of the Undead, especially with Wild West era weapons, those things weren't known for range and precision. Did they had even rifling back then?
- While I understand sending the bulk of you forces to the Sherif Office it feels unrealistic that Grevane wouldn't keep a few undead on the roof
- It is also odd that an experienced Wizard like Kemmler would leave blood and skin on his bonds when escaping, a quick fire spell to burn the ropes was too much of a hassle? Feels like an obvious trap.
Mira:
Just a WAG, but ...... Possible identities..
--- Quote --- Grevane is Kemmler's disciple, he is at first called the "British Guy" in the story. So who is this guy? He escaped with Kemmler, what happened to him? We know what happened to Kemmler eventually, but not Grevane.. The first thought that came into my head is he might be the person/creature with the British accent napping in crystal that Harry was talking to on Demonreach in Skin Game.. The other possibility and a very strong one at that, is he is Cowl.. Disciple of Kemmler, his apprentice you might say, it fits very well.
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knnn:
Grevane is one of the (non-Cowl) necromancers that Harry faces in Dead Beat. IIRC , Ramirez shoots him.
Mira:
--- Quote from: knnn on July 07, 2017, 07:17:37 PM ---Grevane is one of the (non-Cowl) necromancers that Harry faces in Dead Beat. IIRC , Ramirez shoots him.
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You're right, my bad.... :(
Snark Knight:
--- Quote from: Anubissama on July 07, 2017, 05:28:19 PM ---Besides Luccio had a good take on the Warlocks position (upstairs) and where the rest of the people are (downstairs) so evacuating them and avoiding causalities was possible IMO, also I think it is implied that the Wardens have a certain immunity when fulfilling their duties, they definitely don't get beheaded if a Warlock dies resisting arrest.
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For one thing, I don't think she was anywhere near confident that there was nobody else out of sight on the second floor.
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