Forge of Darkness [December 2018]

[Bea]

Scott wrote: "Bea wrote: "Since I'm in a theory mood:"

It's possible. "

(view spoiler)[Why not? Draconus seems to have had a lot of girlfriends, so why not the Eres'al?

Re Tiam: it's probably a dumb question, but is Tiam an actual 'person' or is she just the 'dragon nature' in general? Iirc she started to manifest in the dragon storn at the end of TCG, but did she ever show up as a sole dragon?

If Tiam was the Mom, then the Brothers Dark should already be soletaken, shouldn't they? I believe it's also said that Silchas drank more dragon blood than Rake, so I'd say they still have to become soletaken.

I've also wondered if the three brothers have the same mother and/or father or not. The name Purake is only ever used to refer to Anomander iirc. Also, why does Silchas look so different from the other two? Could he have a different mother? (hide spoiler)]

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

Bea wrote: "..."

(view spoiler)[Not a dumb question regarding Tiam. Remember the chained dragons in shadow from the bonehunters? One of them was the one who helped K'rul create Mockra and in Reaper's Gale Mockra spoke with Seren Pedac. So who is to say regarding Tiam?

That they should already be soultaken is a good point but could be explained as needing the warrens.

I was thinking the same thing. They could all have a different mother or father. Yes Anomander's father is described at length but that could be a stepfather. (hide spoiler)]

[Angela, I'm Silverfox lost]

I never thought of (view spoiler)[ the brothers having different fathers, yet you guys are correct they use different last names. It's odd isn't it. I think it's more likely they have the same father. That's the impression I get from the story. I do wonder how Ruin has not changed skin tone and hair like Anomander. Does he lack belief in Mother Dark or is it something else.

I concur Arathan's mother could be anyone. There has to be a reason Draconus thought it was best Arathan was with the Jaghut. (hide spoiler)]

[Mayim]

shockingly, I shall pass this one

[jess]

I may just read this on my own time whenever Im feeling Malazan-pangs. And will refer back to these notes, Im sure.

The Malazan 2018 group has had a good one! 4 of us ended the series together; shoutouts to Barry, Choko and Mayim!!!

[Mayim]

Yes, we are the toughest ones lol

[Scott , Karsa Orlong]

jess wrote: "I may just read this on my own time whenever Im feeling Malazan-pangs. And will refer back to these notes, Im sure.

The Malazan 2018 group has had a good one! 4 of us ended the series together; sh..."

Great accomplishment.