Added in! I remember that theory now, certainly a viable option.
Though I think Kumori is probably Elaine or Faith Astor, another possibility that's been raised is Victor Sells' daughter, if she inherited a talent. Going by the WOJ that Kumori's identity would cause Harry pain, 'she went dark because of missing a father figure ... because Harry killed him' would do it.Jenny Sells.
Something more is going on with Harry's relationship with Odin.
1. Odin is not a reliable supporter for Harry. He's just as manipulative as Mab and is setting Harry up for something very bad.
2. Harry is a descendant of Odin through Merlin.
I've seen one theory that the Gatekeeper is Odin. Since this wasn't crazy enough, I've added to that one that Merlin was also Odin, and he has maintained membership in the White Council throughout the centuries so he can guide/manipulate wizardkind.
Simon Cowl also has the fact that by Jim's own admission a lot of names are puns/jokes.Especially back then. He says he is less of a crazy/silly writer now than back then. Certainly would make sense. Although perhaps he left the identity of Cowl undefined with several possibilities and that's confusing us even more. He has changed his ideas a few times from what they would have been originally.
Something more is going on with Harry's relationship with Odin.I will add that in. I think it's highly likely that there are a few sucker punches around Odin. He isn't the "good guy" he appears to be. His hatred of the Forest People hints at that as well. And the whole theory about him setting up Harry as a weapon against the Red Court sticks in the mind. Not sure I am sold on the Gatekeeper thing though, but I will add it in. It's an interesting enough idea that he has been involved the whole time. Maybe even more so if you consider he and those like him (Drakul comes to mind actually, but also Erlking, Nicodemus and maybe even Kemmler) have held multiple identities over the centuries. It's even a bit Warhammer or Amber, both of which Jim is a fan of.
1. Odin is not a reliable supporter for Harry. He's just as manipulative as Mab and is setting Harry up for something very bad.
2. Harry is a descendant of Odin through Merlin.
I've seen one theory that the Gatekeeper is Odin. Since this wasn't crazy enough, I've added to that one that Merlin was also Odin, and he has maintained membership in the White Council throughout the centuries so he can guide/manipulate wizardkind.
Here are some I think about more often than I should:1. Certainly a big one. But maybe unexpected because Jim has deliberately misled us, which might be a bit annoying.
1. The identity of the Demonreach prisoner.
2. Additional Starborn reveals, including other Starborn, and more information about their purpose, powers, and functions.
3. Possibly related to that, Elaine reveals of varying drama.
4. Time travel shenanigans (Hounds of Tindalos, which appear in Peace Talks, were conceptualized as entities who only begin to "notice" their prey after they've traveled in time; I think it's obvious that Justine sent them, considering where they were when they first attacked, but I don't think it's an accident).
5. I still don't know why Thomas went after Etri in Peace Talks, and he only tried to warn Harry about Justine's Infection. Did she threaten their baby? What was Thomas trying to accomplish? Was/is Etri Infected? Was Thomas? How is Thomas's assassination attempt (assuming it was genuine) related to the Justine reveal?
6. Chandler's fate. I think it'll be... unexpected, whatever happens (for example, Chandler being the Prisoner is frequently tossed around on here). I think it'll be something we've never thought about.
7. Hastings. I've got a ton of theories about what went down during Hastings/the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the Norman Invasion, and the Outer Gates. I think I'm probably going to be wrong about a big chunk of them, but they've brought up Hastings too often for it to never be revealed.
8. Some thought that Marcone would bear Amoracchius during the BAT. I think that's out of the cards after BG. Who, then, will carry the Sword of Love? Will that be Thomas's triumphant return? Murphy's? ...Maggie's?
9. Assuming Justine did not fake her pregnancy, I think we're in for some reveals about the nature of their child. What effect is there on gestation and growth if the mother is Infected the whole time? What happens when a White Court Vampire has a child with an Infected Mortal? I don't think there can be no effect.
10. Margaret LeFay's necklace. I've been saying it since Changes: that stone isn't just magic MapQuest (is that still around?) that tells you the fastest available route. It operates like a diary; it would not surprise me in the least to learn that there are at least some additional entries in it.
11. The Proven Guilty mysteries. Still no real answers, and I'm praying they surprise me.
There are, in all honesty, too many to count. Most books have at least one good reveal (at least for me).
11. The Proven Guilty mysteries. Still no real answers, and I'm praying they surprise me.There is only one that he has said will be revealed. Who fixed LC. Book 20 before it became book 22.
There are, in all honesty, too many to count. Most books have at least one good reveal (at least for me).
About Chandler, I don't believe Jim when he says he hasn't decided what happened to Chandler. I think Jim knows exactly where that character went and has a specific plan for him. Jim doesn't want to answer any questions which might give anything away and he also reduces speculation by the readers at the same time. If Jim had fallen back on his usual, "I'm not going to tell you" line, that would only cause persistent readers to try to figure out the mystery. By saying "I don't know (haven't decided) where Chandler went, it makes the issue seem unimportant.
7. Love it if you could make a thread about Hastings and the events of 1066. It's a really interesting time even in our history, so I am sure it will be more so in the Dresden Universe.I'm certain I wrote a lengthy post on the topic somewhere on here a year or two (or three?) ago, but I can't find it. Maybe it was lost in the migration from the old forum to this one?
*Snipped because it was a really long post*
Those who may already be Infected:
1. Elaine.
2. I hate to say it, but Justine.
3. Christos.
I say Justine because of the shape of her character arc. She's gone through some radical changes throughout the series. Like, really, really big ones. In fact, when she reveals that she's regained her faculties to Harry (in White Night? I can't recall), she simply states that there's no time to explain how she's recovered, and it's never revisited. And now she's having Thomas's baby, which gives her leverage over Thomas, the White Court, and Harry. I think it's possible that, during her period of disability, she was Infected, and Nemesis managed to not only help her recover faster, but increase her influence in the White Court. Can you think of another mortal who worked so closely with anyone in the upper echelons of the White Court? Certainly not for as long as she has. Lara defends her with her life, and not just because Justine is important to Thomas.
That's my WAG about it, anyway.
As if Cowl would be a fan of anyone except himself so the case is closed. Cowl is Goethe.
Cowl.
The line in DB about Cowl being a Goethe fan could hint at any of these candidates.
1. Cowl is...Justin. (Goethe literally wrote the Sorcerer's apprentice - if that isn't a hint what is?)
2. Cowl is...Simon (Goethe also wrote about Vampires in The Bride of Corinth)
3. Cowl is...Nicodemus (Goethe's most famous work is Faust)
7. Hastings. I've got a ton of theories about what went down during Hastings/the Battle of Stamford Bridge, the Norman Invasion, and the Outer Gates. I think I'm probably going to be wrong about a big chunk of them, but they've brought up Hastings too often for it to never be revealed.We get references to Norman Invasion left and right. There's the Hastings reference, the rode with the Conqueror one, and Jim's reference to Celtic mythology around 1066 about Mother Winter's walking stick.
8. Some thought that Marcone would bear Amoracchius during the BAT. I think that's out of the cards after BG. Who, then, will carry the Sword of Love? Will that be Thomas's triumphant return? Murphy's? ...Maggie's?
I think it's highly likely that there are a few sucker punches around Odin. He isn't the "good guy" he appears to be. His hatred of the Forest People hints at that as well. And the whole theory about him setting up Harry as a weapon against the Red Court sticks in the mind. Not sure I am sold on the Gatekeeper thing though, but I will add it in. It's an interesting enough idea that he has been involved the whole time. Maybe even more so if you consider he and those like him (Drakul comes to mind actually, but also Erlking, Nicodemus and maybe even Kemmler) have held multiple identities over the centuries. It's even a bit Warhammer or Amber, both of which Jim is a fan of.I missed his hatred of the Forest People. I do recall the Beowulf part, but I thought that was just about Blood on His Soul's people (the Genoskwa or warpath).
I figure the owed favor is a debt and the creditor can pass ownership by sale, trade or bequest.That is how debts to faerie queens works.
We get references to Norman Invasion left and right. There's the Hastings reference, the rode with the Conqueror one, and Jim's reference to Celtic mythology around 1066 about Mother Winter's walking stick.There was no hatred mentioned to the forest people in general on Odin’s part. The only thing mentioned was that many einherjaren had fought against the war path and would have strong reactions against any forest people but it never got to fighting in battle ground and I think that is a good sign. Vadderung and ferrofax do not like each other but they can handle it.
To me it feels too obvious, but not explicit enough. Like Jim is tricking us. Then again, the Mac is an angel references were everywhere and kind of obvious too. If I had to bet money, I would put it on the Norman Invasion. But I'm not going to be shocked if it was all a misdirect.
I don't think Marcone is out. There's always a chance at redemption. That's the point of the Knights. I'd rather Harry has to fight him, though.
Maybe Harry will be the one to take up Amoracchius? The whole series is about him struggling against temptation and his inner darkness. It's all about his redemption.
I missed his hatred of the Forest People. I do recall the Beowulf part, but I thought that was just about Blood on His Soul's people (the Genoskwa or warpath).
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I don't really buy the Gatekeeper thing either. Just thought it amusing and ridiculous, but still entirely possible.
That is how debts to faerie queens works.