Saladin’s Comments (group member since Mar 09, 2012)

Saladin’s comments from the THRONE OF THE CRESCENT MOON Q&A / Discussion Group group.

Curtis wrote: "Does everyone in the book (more or less) have the same religion? Any infidels out there? Different faiths that we might see in later books?"

With a heavy emphasis on the 'more or less' part, the first answer is 'yes.'

The second answer is 'yes, very much so.' Before the trilogy is over, the inhabitants of the Crescent Moon Kingdoms will have been subjected to a Crusades -style invasion.

Riku wrote: "Saladin wrote: "Khalifs =/= adventurer's path. But thanks for playing. ."

The khalif seemed to have as much adventure as anyone else :) plus the cool throne. Even the falcon prince chose that path..."

Fair enough. NOW GET IN THE BOX! :p http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_J-eVhPbQ1n8...

Paul: Don't worry, you would receive flask-tossing lessons before you were allowed to practice your craft.

Riku wrote: "Saladin wrote: "Hi again, all!

Question of the Day:

If you found yourself called to the adventurer's life in The Crescent Moon Kingdoms, what path would you pursue?

Ghul hunter? Dervish? Alkh..."

Khalifs =/= adventurer's path. But thanks for playing.

Hi again, all!

Question of the Day:

If you found yourself called to the adventurer's life in The Crescent Moon Kingdoms, what path would you pursue?

Ghul hunter? Dervish? Alkhemist? Magus? Bandit? Tribes(wo)man?

I'll respond to comments as I'm able throughout the day.

Mac wrote: "First of all thanks not only for such a wonderful book, but also for taking the time to answer our questions.

Was wondering, its mentioned that Adoulla is one of the last ghul hunters. Any chance ..."

Adoulla mentions that the ghul hunters in Rughal-ba are, as an order, sort of favored slaves of that kingdom's High Sultaan. Readers will get an up-close view of this in later books.

Thanks for reading!

Benjamin wrote: "Saladin wrote: "Sadly, Adoulla will completely lose the power to fart should he ever wed..."
Nice...
I wonder, are there any other things that Adoulla could do to lose his Ghul Hunter powers? Also,..."

The short answer to this is "only God knows." There were a number of points where it was a challenge balancing gamer-ish, highly taxonomized magic and magic appropriate to a world whose inhabitants see themselves as living in the Creation of a provident but often inscrutable God.

Mishell wrote: "SPOILER WARNING (very end of book)




Speaking of wedding, I was sort of wondering how there are going to be further books if Adoulla loses his powers by getting married. And if he doesn't actual..."



That's about as perfect a 'You'll find out in Book II!' question as I could imagine :)

Benjamin wrote: "I didn't get the audiobook, so I have no idea about the correct pronunciations of some of the names. Any chance of clarifying names like Adoulla and Mouw Awa? Also, can Adoulla fart on command, or ..."

The audiobook is AMAZING but the pronunciations in it aren't canonical.

Adoulla = Ah-doo-lah
Mouw Awa = Moo-ow-wah

Sadly, Adoulla will completely lose the power to fart should he ever wed...

Eric wrote: "Do dervishes of the order wear boxers or briefs?"

Boxers. Who ever heard of blue silk briefs?

Riku wrote: "Why was so much importance given to the tortured guardsman when he played no role in the story and died unceremoniously? Were you planning to develop him further? Please treat this as a story const..."

No, he played pretty much the role I'd always meant him to play. He was there to help the reader see Mouw Awa and Orshado at their grisly best. ...aaand this is reminding me that I should add a spoilers warning to the group! :)

Eric wrote: "Very cool. Okay, how about Adoulla's use of potions where in a Western medieval novel you'd see spells and incantations? How did that develop as far as historical and imaginative roots? It was a ve..."

Totally made up :)

Eric wrote: "Is the forked sword that cleaves right from wrong a historical item, or something you made up? (And I'll try to disguise my disappointment if you didn't make it up.)"

It's my fantasy version of a real sword: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulfiqar

Hi! Saladin Ahmed here. This is the catchall thread for general questions about Throne of the Crescent Moon. So please go on and ask, and I'll answer as quickly as I'm able!