palsunstar Wrote:You mention "it may well have caused the death of his wife!"
Not having read the re-write of Nightworld, perhaps this has changed, but isn't Glaeken's wife still alive during Nightworld...albeit in late stages of alzheimers? IIRC during the novel, Glaeken checks on her several times.
NickelobLight Wrote:More spoilers, etc...
[spoiler]So basically you're saying that the Twin(s) were already the new Sentinel? That would mean that Glaeken was the Heir that whole time, (since they popped into existence, May 3rd, 1942). That's starting to make some sense then. Not sure where I missed that, but of course, I have been unable to procure Reborn, Reprisal, & Nightworld. Ditto with all of the short stories. I'm sure that's where I missed something.
So...what? When 'Molosar' died in The Keep, Glaeken went immediately from being the Sentinel to the Heir? Meh. That's kind of like a star quarterback retiring from a team and immediately becoming the new offensive coordinator. Can you imagine Favre calling plays next season in Green Bay? "The play is 'far-west-jet-slot, 200-right-delta-x-CHOICE!' Get it right or so help me I'll strap on a helmet and come in there myself next drive!!" But I digress.
So if you're right, and Glaeken is ticked off in a major way...oh wow. Not so good to be Jack, eh? So if he died, Jack would get Oculus eyes, too? I don't think he could go around being Mr. Everyman at that point, huh?[/spoiler]
Anyone else have any thoughts on this? Do we have it right?
Bluesman Mike Lindner Wrote:On May 3, 1942, the Nazi conquerers gave the order that Dutch Jews must wear the Star of David. Connection? (Hmmm...maybe I could work this up into an article for THE JOURNAL OF JACK STUDIES...)
NickelobLight Wrote:I'd talk more, but the Mariners are beating the hell out of my Rays. I'm too upset.
bones weep tedium Wrote:What devilment is this?? :eek: Does it sting or tickle?
NickelobLight Wrote:"Eh? Huh? Oh...the Sentinels are dead. Whatever. Where's that one fella I had? He's how old? Aw, heck with it. He's my new Sentinel anyway. He knows the ropes. But he may die at any moment...hmmm. I know! That one squirrelly fella I've had my eye on can play second string. He seems to me to be a cheeky rascal, if ever there was one. Better have that old guy keep an eye on him."
I was raised with the belief that anything worth doing is worth doing well. Apparently the Ally never heard this before. Thank God Jack's watching over us, because it looks like the Ally's nursing a hangover.