Rings and such

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

When I woke up this morning, one of the first coherent thoughts in my head was, "Whatever happened to that emerald ring Gen finds in The Thief?" I don't believe it's ever mentioned again. I almost wondered if he dedicated it to Eugenides or something. On the other hand, it would be really cool if at some point in future books he whips it out for some reason and we all give a collective squee of geekery. Any other theories?

Although it's kind of worrisome that this was one of my first coherent thoughts, I was also reading one of the Rosemary Sutcliff books where said ring features (Frontier Wolf *sniff*) recently, so it's not entirely random.


Also, in a side note, thank you so much to everyone who mentioned Elizabeth Wein's books in recommendation threads. I just finished the Mark of Solomon sequence last night and am in that gooey state of book love, where I am reduced to something much like a chocolate chip cookie just out of the oven.

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[tencups-i-swear.livejournal.com]

Oooh good question . . .

Hmm, it is slightly worrisome. But I can't talk. I had a slightly bad dream last night and the first thing I though when I woke up was, 'Gen wouldn't do that!' so, so, so. (The dream had NOTHING to DO with Queens Thief!)

[spellcoats.livejournal.com]

He probably dedicated it to Aracthus.

[emerald-happy.livejournal.com]

I STOLE IT.

Then lost it in London when I met Te Aroha. It's probably on the floor of the British Museum. Add it to the Treasure Hunt list

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

I wondered about that ring too. It seemed to be significant; it was described, and someone (Sophos?) reacted with surprised when he saw it.

[ilysia-039.livejournal.com]

The ring showing up again would be so ridiculously wonderful. I can't even be coherent about it.

in that gooey state of book love, where I am reduced to something much like a chocolate chip cookie just out of the oven

*smiles*

[chachic.livejournal.com]

Just a comment on your side note - yes to Elizabeth Wein's books! :) Telemakos ♥

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

Telemakos ♥
I know! The Winter Prince is just incredible and I love Medraut, but Telemakos! Telemakos is ten kinds of awesome. And (naturally) he reminds me a lot of Gen.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

*snork* Yeah, that's pretty bad. It's okay--I think you're in good company here.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

Ooh, that's interesting.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

*gasp*

...I didn't really have anything else to say.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

I think part of the description is because it originally is from Rosemary Sutcliff, so if the Sutcliff fans are going to recognize it, it has to be described in some detail. But yes, it does seem significant SOMEHOW.

[spellcoats.livejournal.com]

idk I just think it makes sense. He stole it from the temple Aracthus was guarding. Aracthus was pissed at him for breaking, entering, and robbing the place. Gen directly post-The Thief has just had a massive religious awakening and is probably pretty desperate to appease all the gods and curry favor where he can.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

I know! I really, really want Gen to give it to his firstborn son. Because...that would blow my mind.

It was the best description I could think of. Also, my flatmate made cookies the other day.

[ilysia-039.livejournal.com]

I love the description.

Also, cookies. Mmmmm...

[vilakins.livejournal.com]

Oh, Marcus Aquila's father's ring? Cool!

[chachic.livejournal.com]

Me too! He reminds me of Gen too. Maybe for a character to be awesome, he has to remind us of Gen? :P

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

Well, that might be true, but in Telemakos's case, there are actually similarities--minor nobility, growing up all sneaky-like. And there are other parallels that are spoilery for The Mark of Solomon, so I won't say. You could even make a case for Medraut and the minister of war being similarly difficult as fathers.

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

Yes, exactly. :)

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

I've wondered about his general reaction to Aracthus post-Thief. I'm sure it's something MWT is Not Telling.

[tencups-i-swear.livejournal.com]

Yeah. :)

[rosaleeluann.livejournal.com]

I really have nothing more than this to say. Oh, Medraut, we do love you, but Telemakos is Made Of Awesome.

*toots own horn*
http://rosaleeluann.deviantart.com/art/Telemakos-126517192

[elvenjaneite.livejournal.com]

Oh, that's lovely! Much better than the covers with Telemakos, which I do not approve of. (I love the one for The Winter Prince, and even Coalition of Lions, but not the rest.)

I do have to say that Medraut's story and character are also fantastic, and in some ways touch me more deeply than Telemakos's, but that was a one-book thing. I'm glad we're getting all the books with Telemakos's adventures. And hopefully more with Athena. I love Athena!

[chachic.livejournal.com]

Oh yeah, I know what you mean. They do have a lot of similarities, which is probably the reason why a lot of people recommended the books here. I also found out about Elizabeth Wein's books through sounis.

[chachic.livejournal.com]

I've seen the artwork before but I'm not sure if I made a comment. In case I didn't, just wanted to let you know that it's awesome! :)

[agh-4.livejournal.com]

Oh, pretty! Telemakos IS like Gen, but without the sulking and snarky remarks and lovable lying. He's so good natured. They're both really resilient and good at being silent when in pain.

I love Medraut too.

AND Goewin. She's a lot like Eddis. A LOT. Smart, kind, guilt-ridden, awesome...

Ok, those books have really instilled a wish to visit Ethiopia in me.

[agh-4.livejournal.com]

Yes, Medraut has a way harder life than his son, for some part because he's not as bounce-backish as T. He's kind of like Attolia, now that I think o' it. Kind of.

Yay! The Doctor!

[agh-4.livejournal.com]

Oh, yeah. And doesn't Goewin even say "So, so, so" once. Or maybe I'm making this up.