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| Lady Shadowflame |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 15:42:13
Because of Valentine's Day, I felt like asking this:
Who are your favourite Realms couples?
The ones you think are the sweetest, or the most devoted, or who just generally speak to your heart regarding their relationship? |
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| Thauranil |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 07:55:20
Drizzt and Innovindel. Yes I know they never got together but if she had survived i think Drizzt would be a different person today. |
| sfdragon |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 07:12:54
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Lord Karsus
-I am my favorite couple. Being tripartite allows you to love yourself in ways you would never imagine.
Being tripartite means you're more than a couple. 
Welcome back! 
+3
I hope he stays around longer this time..... |
| The Sage |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 05:05:39
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Lord Karsus
-I am my favorite couple. Being tripartite allows you to love yourself in ways you would never imagine.
Being tripartite means you're more than a couple.
Worse... Lord Karsus is actually a Vorlon.
[Apologies for those non-Babylon 5 fans who might not get the reference.]
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Welcome back!
Seconded. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 04:46:54
quote:
Originally posted by Lord Karsus
-I am my favorite couple. Being tripartite allows you to love yourself in ways you would never imagine.
Being tripartite means you're more than a couple.
Welcome back! |
| Dennis |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 02:05:43
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Originally posted by xaeyruudh
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Originally posted by Dennis
Actually, they liked each other. And Alassra even considered him a potential lover had he not lived on the wrong side of the fence.
What's not to like, about her? 
And as far as Lauzoril... people who have the panache to make Evil look good are appealing "in a certain light" ...and I would think that's particularly true for a free spirit of CN alignment. Lauzoril was/is a snake... but he's a snake with charm, and that goes a long way, unfortunately. All the way to "you're hot, even though you're trying to kill me and my sisters."
Doesn't mean he deserves anything better than death. 
That said, I haven't read any novels developing his personality or past. I'm just remembering him from FR6.
He has fair amount of novel time in The Simbul's Gift and The Haunted Lands trilogy. And despite the fact that they're penned by different authors, I saw no inconsistency in the portrayal of Lauzoril's personality.
I postulated that the reason behind Lauzoril's possible survival in the said trilogy could be Alassra's debt (paid at a high price). A ring with a mote of silverfire that provided unbreakable protection at a moment of extreme crisis and lasted for a few seconds, enough time for him to translate himself somewhere safe. Or something like that. |
| xaeyruudh |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 01:48:36
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
Actually, they liked each other. And Alassra even considered him a potential lover had he not lived on the wrong side of the fence.
What's not to like, about her?
And as far as Lauzoril... people who have the panache to make Evil look good are appealing "in a certain light" ...and I would think that's particularly true for a free spirit of CN alignment. Lauzoril was/is a snake... but he's a snake with charm, and that goes a long way, unfortunately. All the way to "you're hot, even though you're trying to kill me and my sisters."
Doesn't mean he deserves anything better than death.
That said, I haven't read any novels developing his personality or past. I'm just remembering him from FR6. |
| Dennis |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 01:18:58
quote:
Originally posted by Lord Karsus
-I am my favorite couple. Being tripartite allows you to love yourself in ways you would never imagine.
Sounds narcissistic to me. |
| Lord Karsus |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 00:53:19
-I am my favorite couple. Being tripartite allows you to love yourself in ways you would never imagine. |
| The Sage |
Posted - 16 Feb 2012 : 00:50:31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by _Jarlaxle_
Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza are an interessting couple too
Another good one, though I liked Aliisza much more than Kaanyr Vhok.
I tend to prefer Vhok, actually. But it's a worthwhile relationship, I agree, and it deserves much more page time. |
| Dennis |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 23:50:08
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Originally posted by entreri3478
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by _Jarlaxle_
Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza are an interessting couple too
Another good one, though I liked Aliisza much more than Kaanyr Vhok.
Agreed, I never liked Vhok much, not sure why though. Just one of those characters who always rubbed me the wrong way.
I don't like either of them. When I first read about Aliisza, I wanted her to die quickly. And Kaanyr, well, more quickly. |
| Dennis |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 23:47:30
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Originally posted by Lady Shadowflame
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Originally posted by Dennis
Alassra and Lauzoril. If only...
Ryld and Pharaun. If only...
Seriously though, they appeal even as friends because they actually seemed to like each other. Even if the usual drow betrayal shenanigans got in the way. They still seemed to have some sense of understanding for one another.
(At least, in the first books of the series. I've not had the heart to read the last three.)
I did hope they would end up as lovers. Seriously. |
| Dennis |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 23:46:34
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Originally posted by xaeyruudh
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
Alassra and Lauzoril. If only...
You are a twisted person. 
Actually, they liked each other. And Alassra even considered him a potential lover had he not lived on the wrong side of the fence. |
| Wolfhound75 |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 16:32:07
Tongue in cheek: Crenshenibon & Errtu? |
| Artemas Entreri |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 15:51:42
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by _Jarlaxle_
Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza are an interessting couple too
Another good one, though I liked Aliisza much more than Kaanyr Vhok.
Agreed, I never liked Vhok much, not sure why though. Just one of those characters who always rubbed me the wrong way. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 15:38:25
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Originally posted by _Jarlaxle_
Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza are an interessting couple too
Another good one, though I liked Aliisza much more than Kaanyr Vhok. |
| Lady Shadowflame |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 14:12:27
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
Alassra and Lauzoril. If only...
Ryld and Pharaun. If only...
Seriously though, they appeal even as friends because they actually seemed to like each other. Even if the usual drow betrayal shenanigans got in the way. They still seemed to have some sense of understanding for one another.
(At least, in the first books of the series. I've not had the heart to read the last three.) |
| Kilvan |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 14:06:51
The absolute worst Realm couple was probably Ryld and Halisstra, they never managed to make me feel any sympathy for them. |
| _Jarlaxle_ |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 13:46:24
Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza are an interessting couple too |
| Chosen of Moradin |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 12:34:20
Khelben and Laeral. Followed by the wizard of my group and Simbul (yes, Elminster lost the heart of the Queen of Aglarond) :) |
| xaeyruudh |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 05:23:24
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
Alassra and Lauzoril. If only...
You are a twisted person. |
| Dennis |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 04:16:37
Alassra and Lauzoril. If only... |
| The Sage |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 01:05:12
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Shadowflame
Because of Valentine's Day, I felt like asking this:
Who are your favourite Realms couples?
The ones you think are the sweetest, or the most devoted, or who just generally speak to your heart regarding their relationship?
Sememmon and Ashemmi has always been the one relationship I've wanted to learn more about. I've developed it further for my own Realms, but I'd love to see how this has actually been nurtured in the Realmslore.
I'll include the more obvious Khelben and Laeral, as well. I'll always remember the impact his death had on Laeral.
My other personal view on "sweetest Realms couples" would be Danilo and Arilyn. I really think this was the one relationship in pre-Spellplague lore that truly brought to mind the difficulties inherent in human/demihuman unions.
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And, finally, there is also the wholesomely lovely relationship between the Sage Operth, and the Lady Kazandra. At least in my Realms.  |
| Lady Shadowflame |
Posted - 15 Feb 2012 : 00:07:57
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I can't think of a more appropriate thread to put this in:
In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a short bonus non-canonical Shadowbane story--what basically amounts to, if you ask Fayne, "Kalen/Myrin slash fiction." :)
Shadowbane side-story: "Really Don't Do That"
Cheers
Thaaaaat's... not slash fiction. At least not under the general view of the term. Slash generally having one less gender in the participants and all.
But it made me snicker regardless. Oh, comic misunderstandings... |
| sfdragon |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 21:45:26
Khelben and Laeral
Elminster and Symbol |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 21:39:34
I can't think of a more appropriate thread to put this in:
In honor of Valentine's Day, here's a short bonus non-canonical Shadowbane story--what basically amounts to, if you ask Fayne, "Kalen/Myrin slash fiction." :)
Shadowbane side-story: "Really Don't Do That"
Cheers |
| Eladrinstar |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 20:36:05
Khelben and Laeral. I like those two a lot, but also because I don't know any other Realms couples really.
Oh yeah, Aerie and Haer'Dalis too. |
| Artemas Entreri |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 19:52:28
quote:
Originally posted by xaeyruudh
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Shadowflame
the most devoted, or who just generally speak to your heart regarding their relationship?
And slipping away from the romance and couple (though they were kinda like an old married couple) parts, but with regard to the quoted portion... Ivan and Pikel.
Ooo oi! |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 19:08:04
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Originally posted by Kilvan
Khelben and Laeral of course.
Danilo and Arilyn close second I guess.
Ditto.
Also Sememmon and Ashemmi -- a very interesting couple, there.
Cat and Giogi Wyvernspur are a fun couple, too.
And Matteo and Tzigone weren't really a couple, but they were close enough for my liking.
And I've an odd fondness for Orgauth/Abarax and Desmonda/Eshaeris. Yeah, also not a true couple, but something about them intrigued me. |
| xaeyruudh |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 18:59:22
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Shadowflame
the most devoted, or who just generally speak to your heart regarding their relationship?
And slipping away from the romance and couple (though they were kinda like an old married couple) parts, but with regard to the quoted portion... Ivan and Pikel. |
| xaeyruudh |
Posted - 14 Feb 2012 : 18:52:55
I completely agree re: Khelben and Laeral. And at the risk of being hate-bombed, Elminster and the Simbul in much the same way. Men who are more devoted to nurturing the world and life and freedom than most of their real-world counterparts, paired with women who are simultaneously insanely powerful (not just in level but in "inner strength") and generally uninhibited by the expectations leveled on women by society. People who do Good, in very different ways, with frequently catastrophic-for-the-bad-guys ways.
I'll have to re-read the Wulfgar and Cattie-Brie novels. I seem to remember them teasing each other, but being fiercely loyal. Very cool couple.
I also have to add Azoun IV and Filfaeril. Quite a pair. |
