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The oracle said LONG ago that Belkar would be dying permanently by the end of the year.
IIRC it was worded as "drawing his last breath." Not as "dying" ;-)
That may have been 10+ years ago in real time, but in OOTS time, it's only been a few months, so they're still in the same year.
I now yearn to live an Isekai in the OotS world and come back to RL centuries later.
I feel bad in some ways, but regardless, I love that bird.
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Poor V...
"Suspicion always haunts the guilty mind." - William Shakespeare
Now THIS is how you do villain reform! ;)
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OK, "post-knell clarity" was worth a laugh.
I also kind of like the college dorm vibe (I think) Sabine has going on.
I thought Belkar would survive this...but *shrugs*
Almost makes one forget that he is a murderous psycho.
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I love the unexpectedness of this scene change. I thought we'd never see Nale again.
I remain unconvinced he's not changed. But then again I always felt Nale could be redeemed. Kind of.
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To quote Elan, IIRC: "Dun-dun-DUN!"
I love these guys. Also Supervisor jump scare +20 for intimidate! :D
I remember that their names are related to their alignments, but I don't remember anything about their colors being related to their names, alignments, or particular brand of evil outsider.
Lee - Lawful Evil, Devil, yellow
Nero - Neutral Evil, Yugoloth (aka Daemon), purple
Cedrik - Chaotic Evil, Demon, orange
And speaking of colors, Nero's and Cedrik's speech bubble colors are switched in the final panel.
The evilness continues and Nale is still not doing the best at reading the room.
Some nice irony in the last panel.
"I appreciate you not fully shattering my window."
"What can I say? I pride myself on my restraint."
"Some negotiations do call for more of a soft touch."
I love these guys. Lee, Nero, and Cedrik are just plain AWESOME. :) They honestly need their own series.
Me too! I like it for two reasons. One, it shows his rejection for any authority except his own; and two, it shows that he still makes bad decisions.
Me too! I like it for two reasons. One, it shows his rejection for any authority except his own; and two, it shows that he still makes bad decisions.I love defiance in front of overwhelming odds. Even in evil characters.
It's my inner Gorumite showing.
B.T.W., who replaced Gorum?
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B.T.W., who replaced Gorum?Me too! I like it for two reasons. One, it shows his rejection for any authority except his own; and two, it shows that he still makes bad decisions.I love defiance in front of overwhelming odds. Even in evil characters.
It's my inner Gorumite showing.
Many deities, depending on the individual Gorumite's preference.
And in the Core 20, Arazni.
B.T.W., who replaced Gorum?Me too! I like it for two reasons. One, it shows his rejection for any authority except his own; and two, it shows that he still makes bad decisions.I love defiance in front of overwhelming odds. Even in evil characters.
It's my inner Gorumite showing.
Many deities, depending on the individual Gorumite's preference.
And in the Core 20, Arazni.
No wonder I don't know this. I find myself drifting away from Pathfinder's official lore.
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No wonder I don't know this. I find myself drifting away from Pathfinder's official lore.B.T.W., who replaced Gorum?Me too! I like it for two reasons. One, it shows his rejection for any authority except his own; and two, it shows that he still makes bad decisions.I love defiance in front of overwhelming odds. Even in evil characters.
It's my inner Gorumite showing.
Many deities, depending on the individual Gorumite's preference.
And in the Core 20, Arazni.
Well, now that the setting has been detailed in so many books, they are going full throttle on its renewal, especially in the Inner Sea Region, but not only, through War of Immortals and the coming Hellfire Crisis event, which will deal with the Cheliax-Andoran open war.
So, yes, that makes lots of changes in little time.
Appropriately diabolical.
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I am now in love with that Throne. :)
(Also, the Directors apparently didn't dig very far.)
Yes, it looks like the Directors are being a bit... short-sighted in their desire for vengeance.
They should probably (re-)read the Evil Overlord List/Handbook/Instruction Manual.
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(Also, the Directors apparently didn't dig very far.)
Are you referring to the fact that they said the OotS planet is only the second planet the gods created? I wonder where they learned even that.
Yes, it looks like the Directors are being a bit... short-sighted in their desire for vengeance.
That does explain why they prevented Vaarsuvius from stopping Roy from destroying Girard's gate, though.
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(Also, the Directors apparently didn't dig very far.)Are you referring to the fact that they said the OotS planet is only the second planet the gods created? I wonder where they learned even that.
Ironically, they learned it from Sabine, who learned it from Nale, who learned it from Lord Shojo in Azure City while impersonating Elan.
Pages 378-380, if you want to look it up.
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Honestly, I'm kinda disappointed that the directors are so out of the loop, and their plan is so mundane. Sure, destroying the world sounds sinister, but we already have the gods ready to do that before the Snarl gets loose if the last Gate falls.
This adds another side to the conflict, by getting Nale back into it (however they manage to send him back to the land of the living), but the reason behind it is pretty weak.
(Also, the Directors apparently didn't dig very far.)Are you referring to the fact that they said the OotS planet is only the second planet the gods created? I wonder where they learned even that.Ironically, they learned it from Sabine, who learned it from Nale, who learned it from Lord Shojo in Azure City while impersonating Elan.
Pages 378-380, if you want to look it up.
Oh dang, the OotS wiki says those comics were published in November 2006. over EIGHTEEN years ago! Jeez, this comic (and most of its readers, probably) are so old.
Anyway, I didn't remember that tidbit, so thanks.
Honestly, I'm kinda disappointed that the directors are so out of the loop, and their plan is so mundane.
I can see your point, but it's also possible that they're not revealing their whole plan or at least their true motivations.
Also, I'm trying to decide if Nale will actually go through with it. And if he won't, would the Directors suspect that they won't?
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Honestly, I feel like the Directors are holding back information, if only because they don't want Sabine and/or Nale to know.
But I mean I get the idea they want revenge.
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Honestly, I'm kinda disappointed that the directors are so out of the loop, and their plan is so mundane. Sure, destroying the world sounds sinister, but we already have the gods ready to do that before the Snarl gets loose if the last Gate falls.
This adds another side to the conflict, by getting Nale back into it (however they manage to send him back to the land of the living), but the reason behind it is pretty weak.
They do not want only the world destroyed. They want the Snarl to ERASE all the souls.
Whereas the gods count on collecting their worshippers' souls by destroying the world beforehand.
The don't worry, just chill. Afterlife looks nice.
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"Keep in mind, this is all just concept art at this stage."
"We get a lot of graphic designers down here."
LOL