The Assassin & The Empire - 7

[Lauren]

Celaena's spirit seems broken until the White Stag appears and the wind from Terrasen bblows. What do you make of this and is it related to Celaena's true identity (which seems to be in question)?

[Jonetta]

The White Stag was the symbol for the people of Terrasen, all believed to have been destroyed by the King when their city was ruined. That stag breathed hope into her spirit, reminded her of who she is (whomever that is). She wasn’t born Celaena and we’ve yet to find out her true identity.

[Lauren]

I really loved this scene - a wonderful mix of strength and spirituality in the stag. I also couldn't help but smile at the Harry Potter allusion.

[Jonetta]

Oh, how I loved it, feeling the same you did.

I haven’t read HP. Was it the same image?

[Melissa]

Well put, Jonetta. It was a great scene. It was very spiritual and I like how it put hope into Celeana's heart. She'll need that strength. Jonetta - same image and on the same lines of strength and hope.

[Jonetta]

Thanks, Melissa!

[Lauren]

Jonetta wrote: "Oh, how I loved it, feeling the same you did.

I haven’t read HP. Was it the same image?"

Harry's Patronus (his spirit animal of a sort) is a white stag.

[Jonetta]

Really???!! Was that link to HP by the author intentional? I know magic will be an aspect of this series at some point.

[Lauren]

Jonetta wrote: "Really???!! Was that link to HP by the author intentional? I know magic will be an aspect of this series at some point."

Not sure if it was intentional, but it is an interesting coincidence.