DalreiDal Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 Hi! Ah, things are heating up now. So now we have Firkraag on the scene and we begin to see what is in store for our poor child of Bhaal... everyone loves an elaborately baited trap. Don't we all Of course, the question that remains is whether the bait will be taken as Firkraag intends... Interesting shift between the highly story driven Firkraag section and the characterful beginning of Lady Maria's bit of "unfaithfulness", which was merged very well into the plot itself. It makes me wonder if this is going to go on past the rapidly (?) approaching meeting between Ajantis and his wife. I'm glad you don't think Maria's part was out-of-line. Since, being in her position myself a few times in past years (gosh am I glad now it's over), I have much sympathy for her and I intended to give her a chance to vent her anger in a story for once. It is open to your speculation how long I'll drag it out... Thanks a lot for the reviews, BigRob, it's much appreciated Link to comment
jastey Posted September 24, 2007 Share Posted September 24, 2007 I am reading! Don't think I am not reading. But, as much as this part of the story has to be told, for completeness reason, it is not my vavorite, which has nothing to do with your writing, which is brilliant! It's more the (given by BGII torturing) content, and I am holding my breath until we will meet Ajantis again. I am eagerly looking foreward to! Enjoyed the Keldorn part, too, btw. Link to comment
DalreiDal Posted September 26, 2007 Share Posted September 26, 2007 Hi Jastey! Nice to hear from you again Though I kinda had guessed that you were just waiting for Ajantis to reappear before you reviewed again I'm glad you liked Keldorn's part nevertheless, and I promise more is coming (and we're getting fairly close to Ajantis showing up again). You'll just have to be patient, because I'll be away for two months, starting tomorrow. Finally going at sea for my master's data collection... Thanks for the review, and I promise some Ajantis fiction for when I come back Link to comment
BigRob Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 As an update, I the latest part is looking good. The use of the Burning Hands spell in the torture was nicely creative and the descriptions of exactly what Irenicus is up to with his work summarises the whole thing elegantly. The despair our heroine feels, unlike her normal self-assuredness is also a nice bit of character realism. Link to comment
DalreiDal Posted November 30, 2007 Share Posted November 30, 2007 Hi! I'm finally back! As an update, I the latest part is looking good. The use of the Burning Hands spell in the torture was nicely creative and the descriptions of exactly what Irenicus is up to with his work summarises the whole thing elegantly. The despair our heroine feels, unlike her normal self-assuredness is also a nice bit of character realism. Thank you, BigRob, first for taking time to comment, and second for saying such nice things It makes me a nice welcome. I also promise a new chapter for tomorrow! Link to comment
jastey Posted December 1, 2007 Share Posted December 1, 2007 You write so vivid! It's great. The PC's grim determination when she talks to the Headquarter's post, for example. All very original and I am looking foreward to seeing more! Link to comment
DalreiDal Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hi Jastey! Nice to know you still read and review even though Ajantis hasn't shown the tip of his nose yet Don't worry, the story's getting there, slowly but surely. Thanks for the review!! Link to comment
BigRob Posted January 13, 2008 Author Share Posted January 13, 2008 Whew, it's been a whirlwind couple of weeks, but I've finally gotten around to reading the last two parts, and I must say, it's coming along very nicely. The aftermath of Irenicus' torture, the rising of Bhaal's power and the breakdown when her final hope is dashed, all very well done. I'm very much looking forward to future installments. Methinks the irony now approacheth with gathering speed... Link to comment
DalreiDal Posted January 15, 2008 Share Posted January 15, 2008 Hi BigRob, I hope the whirlwind weeks were a good kind of whirlwind Well, there's still a few chapters to go, but irony's coming alright. Btw I apologize for the delay, the new chapter should have been up this week-end, but I got caught up in writing the final touches to two other fanfictions, so unfortunately Irony of Fate had to wait. Anyway, glad to see you're still following this, and thanks a lot for reviewing! Link to comment
jastey Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I am still reading with great interest and anticipation for what will happen next. I am not as good in writing reviews as BigRob, all I can say is I very much like the way you describe and characterise the protagonists. Looking foreward to the next sequel! Link to comment
DalreiDal Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Hi Jastey! Don't worry about being "good" at writing reviews. In this case, it's REALLY the thought that counts I'm always very happy to get a review, no matter what it says (well, except senseless flaming). Thanks for your good words, too. I'll try and stand up to those expectations of yours regarding characterization when Ajantis gets back into the story... *worried* Thanks again for the review! Link to comment
BigRob Posted February 13, 2008 Author Share Posted February 13, 2008 Read the latest installation a couple of days ago, but I've not had the chance to comment yet. I seem to be trapped in some permanent time sucking vortex these days. The story's looking as good as ever. We see some of Anomen's caring side emerge in this one (well, he is always nice around noble ladies, check his banters ), and the description of his horror mixed with indignation at what has happened is well in character. I like the way you've given hints, but still left the specific nature of the torture to the reader's imagination, it's got far more impact that way. Hmm, and knowing what we know about Anomen's romantic leanings in the game, this could go all triangle shaped on us... Link to comment
jastey Posted February 13, 2008 Share Posted February 13, 2008 I'll try and stand up to those expectations of yours regarding characterization when Ajantis gets back into the story... *worried*Don't! I am so curious, and looking foreward to seeing your characterisation. Link to comment
DalreiDal Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi Big Rob! Nice to hear from you again. Eheh, time sucking vortex is a common feature of many people's lives. Some physicist ought to make that his thesis topic someday. Of course, Anomen is always nice with noble ladies... and he's a good cleric, so I figured he had to care, even if he hides it well under big bad arrogance, to be a good healer. I'm glad to get some support for not going to the graphic description of torture. I was half afraid to seem "cheap" or unimaginative, but I think it would have been useless to go into visual detail. I think it would have shifted focus from Ilire's trauma and Anomen's indignation to the feelings of the reader himself. Hmm, and knowing what we know about Anomen's romantic leanings in the game, this could go all triangle shaped on us... Eheh, you'll see, you'll see... I'll try and stand up to those expectations of yours regarding characterization when Ajantis gets back into the story... *worried*Don't! I am so curious, and looking foreward to seeing your characterisation. Phew! *wipes her forehead with relief* I'll do my best nevertheless!!! Link to comment
Annalena Posted March 1, 2008 Share Posted March 1, 2008 I want to say I like your Fan Fiction very much. You have a good style of writing. Link to comment
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