Having finally finished the books, I can venture onto the interwebs without fear of Fades, er, spoilers...

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Hi all,

 

I am a long time fan of the books. Got tEotW out of the library back in 1993 or there abouts and loved it. Sometime later saw the whole trilogy in a book shop, so thought I would snap it up to look pretty on my bookshelf. It did not take long to finish the books and realise my misapprehension. 

 

Not regretted it though and have read all the books multiple times (new released, start again at the beginning first) up to book eleven. Then the sad news about RJ, and some major changes in my life, no more commuting, a change of country, small ugly creatures that crawl about and give you nightmares that I am reliably informed are called children. And I never finished the series. I did randomly pick up tGS and really enjoyed it, but I was scared. I mean, the end could not be good, could it? Such long series, by the law of all that is good and holy, have to be massive anticlimaxes and disappointments.

 

But then randomly I heard about the TV show, and this time decided to show some interest in it. Perhaps I did not have to be scared of being vulnerable? There was the chance the final books would not stomp all over heart. It probably was not a big chance, but I would be as brave as a slipper in the White Tower. 

 

And all in all, I am very happy to be back on speaking terms with Rand and co. Of course, the last couple of books had me tearing my hair out and shouting at the bemused stick insects I am currently looking after - for reasons that escape me at the moment - but I have missed them and compared to how awful the last books could have been, well, relatively speaking, they are awesome. 

 

And the books have always been a flawed masterpiece. Often that term is incorrectly used, as people mean, if it did not have the flaws, it would be a masterpiece, whereas the World of Time genuinely is a masterpiece despite and sometimes even because of those flaws. And I can now watch the TV series and trawl websites such as this fine one without fear of ruining the ending, just incase it was good after all.

 

Tl:dr I'm Kat and it is nice to meet you all, even the annoying ones.

Edited September 13, 2023 by HeavyHalfMoonBlade
repetition of the phrase "at the moment" consecutively in two different contexts

[Cass]

Hi Kat, and welcome 🙂

 

So glad you jumped back in and your courage was rewarded and helped spark renewed interest and adventures!!

 

Enjoy the trawling and the community - this one's great!

 

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Thank you, your welcome is much appreciated 🙂

[Elgee]

Welcome to DM, Kat!

Have you been finding your way around the site ok?

Need any help or advice?

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Thank you for the welcome, Elgee 🙂

 

I have managed to find my way to the Book discussion forum, where I can discuss fine points of the story and the insane theories that we think up for no other reason the books simply are not complex enough. And my way to the Series discussion forums, where I have learnt that they are actually a vehicle for a world view that wants to crush my masculinity. Or something, I was a bit hazy on the details, but thankfully now I am forewarned and can wear some kind of protective underwear when watching episode 6. As I am sure you can imagine, that is a weight off my mind. Think of what might have happened otherwise!

 

The social clubs all look a little bit scary to a newcomer like myself. I'm sure in time I'll venture deeper, the pull I think will be too strong. Just like when you are standing there with a metal fork in your hand, looking at the toaster with a piece of bread stuck in it. You know you shouldn't, that nothing good is going to come of it, but your going to ram it in there and have a good shoogle about anyway. 

 

That analogy was actually slightly more graphic than I had intended. That poor toaster. And on a first meeting as well. I fear I am painting myself in unfavourable light. And mixing metaphors for good measure.  

 

I'm sure everyone will be as welcoming in the other parts of the website. Well, until I start talking about toasters, anyway...

 

 

Edited September 20, 2023 by HeavyHalfMoonBlade

[LilyElizabeth]

Welcome, Kat! I, myself, haven't finished the books and am here for the social forum pretty much exclusively, but I'm so glad you are enjoying the book forums. When you venture over to the White Tower, I'll be looking for you. 

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Thank you, Lily 🙂

 

10 hours ago, LilyElizabeth said:

When you venture over to the White Tower, I'll be looking for you. 

And don't worry, I don't feel intimidated at all. I'll head straight over to the White Tower! No hiding under my bed at all. Not even for a little bit until I can breathe properly again. 

[LilyElizabeth]

I meant to greet you, silly.

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

I knew that. You weren't threatening to hunt me down and.....

 

Of course not. You would not come into my intro thread and threaten to hurt me, why would you? Why?

 

Plus I'm a lot bigger than I look. Terrifying, actually. I'm not scared to walk about forums without someone holding my hand.

 

Good, I'm glad you came along with me on that one, I would have felt foolish otherwise 🙂 

[Elgee]

On 9/23/2023 at 4:35 PM, HeavyHalfMoonBlade said:

Plus I'm a lot bigger than I look. Terrifying, actually. I'm not scared to walk about forums without someone holding my hand.

 

I'm the Mommy, though - it's sort of obligatory to hold my hand when you walk around the Tower *angel face*

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Aww. 

 

Well, if it is obligatory, I suppose I could see my way to putting up with it. Just for a while, obviously 🙂

[Elgee]

Absolutely. *Skips off, holding hands with my Brother. I mean my Heavy. My Brother who's not Heavy...* 🤔

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Slow down, Mother! No one said anything about skipping. 

 

I'm out of practice. And I'm still getting used to this white Novice...

 

What do boy Novices have to wear in the Tower actually, Mother? I feel I should have asked before now.

[Elgee]

1 hour ago, HeavyHalfMoonBlade said:

Slow down, Mother! No one said anything about skipping. 

 

Thank the Light! *Slows to her usual swaying saunter*

 

1 hour ago, HeavyHalfMoonBlade said:

What do boy Novices have to wear in the Tower actually, Mother?

 

Something like this ...

 

[HeavyHalfMoonBlade]

Stylish tunic, harem trousers and pointy sandals.

 

I think I can make that work 😄

[Elgee]

Very stylish *nods firmly*