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DF Spoilers / Re: Does Thomas get a free pass?
« on: March 06, 2024, 10:10:47 AM »
I suspect the only way Thomas is forgiven by the Swartalves is if he does something that evens the score, or balances the scales, in their eyes. That along with an explanation of why Thomas did what he did earlier. I think Thomas has to do something stunning and unexpected like save Mr. Etri; and probably other members of Etri's family, from certain death.
Assuming Etri and company ever need rescuing, it might be easier for Thomas to do so if he gets an upgrade, like getting to wield Amoracchius. Sanya took up Esperacchius in part to redeem himself for the things he did when he carried Magog's coin. So, an example in the Dresdenverse has already been set for Thomas to follow. And it just so happens the Warden of the very place where Thomas is imprisoned has the means to offer Thomas the sword. Finally, it would make Thomas into an ally of another Knight who wields a weapon which could probably drive out and possibly harm or even destroy Nemesis without harming Justine or her unborn child. I don't think Jim would allow Nemesis to be destroyed at this point in the overall story, but driven out of Justine and given a real scare, I could see that being a real possibility.
To me, this idea is such a natural fit that Jim might not want to do it; and I hate to use this phrase because of the negative connotation it can sometimes have, instead Jim might decide to subvert our expectations, or at least my expectation. According to the page that's labeled "Upcoming Works" Jim is only about half way done writing Twelves Months. If Thomas gets the upgrade I suggested, I think it would probably occur near the end of that book. So, we have a while to wait before we find out.
Assuming Etri and company ever need rescuing, it might be easier for Thomas to do so if he gets an upgrade, like getting to wield Amoracchius. Sanya took up Esperacchius in part to redeem himself for the things he did when he carried Magog's coin. So, an example in the Dresdenverse has already been set for Thomas to follow. And it just so happens the Warden of the very place where Thomas is imprisoned has the means to offer Thomas the sword. Finally, it would make Thomas into an ally of another Knight who wields a weapon which could probably drive out and possibly harm or even destroy Nemesis without harming Justine or her unborn child. I don't think Jim would allow Nemesis to be destroyed at this point in the overall story, but driven out of Justine and given a real scare, I could see that being a real possibility.
To me, this idea is such a natural fit that Jim might not want to do it; and I hate to use this phrase because of the negative connotation it can sometimes have, instead Jim might decide to subvert our expectations, or at least my expectation. According to the page that's labeled "Upcoming Works" Jim is only about half way done writing Twelves Months. If Thomas gets the upgrade I suggested, I think it would probably occur near the end of that book. So, we have a while to wait before we find out.