In this episode we are introduced to Ganoes Paran, twice. He’s a pawn in the imperial power structure. He’s sent out to find Sorry, who is a pawn of the gods. Or at least some high level baddies. We’re also introduced to history. A whole lot of history. We’ll help you get through it in this 2 and a half hour introduction to Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson, the first book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series.
Predictions:
- Laseen wants to squash all magic that is not under her control. This appears to be a major goal of hers.
- This “Soldier in the Clanking Armor” is WhiskeyJack.
- Ganoes father has some serious secrets that we don’t know yet.
- Laseen doesn’t survive this series.
- Sorry’s goal is not to assassinate Laseen. Thats just a bonus.
- Gamet is a spy
- Ammanas and Cotillion are the old emperor and first sword.
- Burn is a slumbering god.
Our next episode will cover chapters two and three of Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erikson.
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Wrapping up listening this first podcast. Just want to say I’m very impressed by your quick grasp on Lorn, and Erickson’s presentation of her vs. Paran’s wandering and very personal introduction.
I’d be curious to hear your insight into the magic system now that you’ve had your first taste real taste of it during the siege of Pale. Don’t think it’s too spoiler-y to say, but there are several different ‘systems’ of magic in the world and on display during the battle. How do you think the different types of magic might work?