Libby Wrote:I think that the ladies with dogs are similar to Gaia, or Mother Earth. Think about it, a small group of immortal women with dogs, animals that are "man's best friend". Any thoughts?

Wapitikev Wrote:Got it in one!

Biggest hint (among many) that I can remember: the Map of the obelisks (from Crisscross) is also the pattern written on the skin of Anya...i.e. every time the otherness damages the earth with another obelisk Anya's skin is damaged with another horrible scar.

-Wapitikev

Libby Wrote:I actually didn't think of that, but it makes sense! My big hint was 1 they are all women vowing to protect the earth, and nothing "of this world" can hurt them. I was thinking that now with...spoiler for Gateways[spoiler]anya dead they will need a novice lady with a dog[/spoiler] I have a dog...*hint hint*

mkmfpwfan Wrote:These ladies are beings of great powers. They are guiding the chosen ones in the battle. Sorta like a timelord. The dogs are like familiars in a form that is most acceptable to the environs they are in. Who knows perhaps a cat will be used in the future.Atleast that is my take---------Mark

Wapitikev Wrote:You would do fine, young woman...you even have FPW's stamp of approval.

-Wapitikev

Libby Wrote:Thanks! My dog could probably live up to the standered, too. I am young enough to learn, but the whole back pain thing would be tough...

Wapitikev Wrote:I think most of the pain in the Lady's back comes from the Otherness inflicted scars, rather than old-age...but it would definitely be tough to bear...it's a good thing that Mother Earth can take a lot of damage and keep shrugging it off.

-Wapitikev