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Post by HeraldMage on Mar 3, 2004 7:29:24 GMT -5
They're all angsty, but who's the angstiest? The President of Angstland will be awarded a Prozac, a Companion (if they don't already have one) and some helium.
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Post by Valyn on Mar 5, 2004 16:11:33 GMT -5
Vanyel *has* to be the angstiest character, not just in the HoV books, but in literature anywhere. I mean, the guy has about 2 cheerful moments in 3 books. I vote for Vanyel as president of Angstland and Ty/Stef to be VP. After all, at least as Tylendel he's pretty angsty, although most of Stef's angst probably happens in the however many years that happen "off-camera".
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Post by HeraldMage on Mar 5, 2004 16:18:59 GMT -5
Well, I wasn't sure, I mean, Lavan is awfully angsty too... Little whiner. I mean, I wouldn't be whining and carrying on if I could set things on fire... *Mad gleam in eyes*
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Post by Valyn on Mar 6, 2004 14:40:37 GMT -5
Hm... I'd forgotten about Firestorm. Yeah, he's pretty angsty too, but I still think his angst isn't on the same level. I mean, Van is practically crazy by the third book, he's so angsty. Cute, but angsty.
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Post by HeraldMage on Mar 8, 2004 19:29:24 GMT -5
LOL. Anyway, I'm not voting because I'm pretty much tied between Vanyel and Lavan, with Tylendel/Stefan tied for VP with Alberich. Yeah, I know. Alberich? In most of the books he's Mr. Stoic, but in Exile's Honor he's a vice-angstmeister.
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Post by Valyn on Mar 15, 2004 16:48:57 GMT -5
I know. I keep wanting to tell him "hey, they kicked you out and tried to burn you alive, after you saved all their asses. WHY do you still try and help them?"
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Post by Herald-Mage Shade on Apr 14, 2004 17:24:21 GMT -5
Well, I wasn't sure, I mean, Lavan is awfully angsty too... Little whiner. I mean, I wouldn't be whining and carrying on if I could set things on fire... *Mad gleam in eyes* Dude... he's lifebonded to a horse. Come on. Who wouldn't whine a little? |
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Post by Herald-Mage Shade on Apr 14, 2004 17:27:07 GMT -5
I know. I keep wanting to tell him "hey, they kicked you out and tried to burn you alive, after you saved all their asses. WHY do you still try and help them?" It's gotta be the "Herald" thing. You know, the "hunger" that Savil talks about. But really? I agree with you. It's inhuman. I swear. But... then again, he does have a talking horse... I dunno... |
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Post by Herald-Mage Shade on Apr 14, 2004 17:38:50 GMT -5
I have to say, that Vanyel gets my vote hands down for President of Angstland. He has three books. What does he do in them?
Book 1:
-He whines about the weaponsmaster, and then gets his arm broken, and sent to Savil
-He angsts about liking Tylendel when he isn't sure he should like guys.
-He has a happy moment (OMG! *general shock and surprise*) with Tylendel as lovers.
-'Lendel dies and he (naturally) has angst.
-He continues to have angst through the rest of the book.
Book Two:
-He has general angst about how much his life sucks.
-He is sad that his friend has a lifebonded, and wonders if he has fallen in love with her.
-Decides he hasn't, has more angst.
-Worries about seducing Tashir because he looks like 'Lendel.
-Manages to turn Tashir down, has angst.
-Talks to Tashir about 'Lendel, has angst.
Book Three:
-Has angst.
-Is sad about the king, his friend.
-Meets Stefen, has a happy moment (*gasp shock again*) which is promptly ruined my him pushing Stefen away (well, we expected that...).
-Gets seduced my Stefen. Another happy moment. Which again, gets ruined by him getting a knife thrown in him.
-General angst.
-Worries about the Herald-Mages.
-Is brooding about Leareth.
-Kills hinself and Yfandes, and forces Stefen to be angsty.
I think that about sum it up. There was one happy moment that wasn't immeadiately ruined my something. Or perhaps that one was, by 'Lendel dying.
If this doesn't make him the angstiest, I don't know what does.
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Post by Valyn on Apr 17, 2004 22:04:22 GMT -5
My point exactly. Plus, he's prettier than Lavan.
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Post by Valyn on Apr 17, 2004 22:06:36 GMT -5
You'd think the talking horse would reduce angst, not increase it... but nope. Basically, in Valdemar, you know that if a sparkly white horse-thing comes calling, you're in for a lifetime of angst and self-sacrifice. The only plus is that you get to have lots and lots of sex.
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Post by Herald-Mage Shade on Apr 18, 2004 15:50:23 GMT -5
My point exactly. Plus, he's prettier than Lavan. *cracks up* Yes! |
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Post by Herald-Mage Shade on Apr 18, 2004 15:56:14 GMT -5
Not only that, if a sparkly white talking horse comes calling, you know that you are doomed to wear the "Shoot me now" clothes and put yourself in danger and have lots of angst.
I dunno, I'm rereading LHM right now, and oh man, Vanyel, sooooo angsty.
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Post by HeraldMage on Apr 23, 2004 21:48:12 GMT -5
Yes, but at least Van doesn't die a virgin...
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Post by Herald-Mage Shade on Apr 26, 2004 12:46:45 GMT -5
True... but then, Lan can't really have sex with his horse can he?
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