Sophos, revisited
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queensthiefI know we've discussed this before, but I was rereading a bit and wondered about the future of Sophos, the missing heir. I think he's going to return in future books. Here's why.
KoA never SAYS that Sophos has been kidnapped by the rebels. On page 118 it says he PROBABLY was abducted. On page 299, Ornon says if the rebels had Sophos alive, they would have said so by now. On page 318, the magus tells Eddis that they don't know that Sophos is gone. And, finally, page 331 says there was still no word of Sophos.
And there are reassuring hints from The Thief.
When Gen is watching Ambiades and Sophos practice with wooden swords, he says that Sophos shows some talent and coordination, and that with a good instructor he'd be a dangerous opponent. And Sophos is scholarly and always wants to learn more.
Do you think Sophos might have had a good fencing instructor after Pol died? If he is still alive, why has he remained hidden? Could his knowledge of tree classification and identifying mountain ranges ensure his survival? Is there hope for the heir of Sounis, and for Helen's happiness? *melodrama/angst*
KoA never SAYS that Sophos has been kidnapped by the rebels. On page 118 it says he PROBABLY was abducted. On page 299, Ornon says if the rebels had Sophos alive, they would have said so by now. On page 318, the magus tells Eddis that they don't know that Sophos is gone. And, finally, page 331 says there was still no word of Sophos.
And there are reassuring hints from The Thief.
When Gen is watching Ambiades and Sophos practice with wooden swords, he says that Sophos shows some talent and coordination, and that with a good instructor he'd be a dangerous opponent. And Sophos is scholarly and always wants to learn more.
Do you think Sophos might have had a good fencing instructor after Pol died? If he is still alive, why has he remained hidden? Could his knowledge of tree classification and identifying mountain ranges ensure his survival? Is there hope for the heir of Sounis, and for Helen's happiness? *melodrama/angst*
