Etedbert he/him Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 Happy Publication Day to the retail version of Sunlit Man from Tor! After a quick search I didn’t see any posts talking about the figures on the cover. Starting in the middle, it’s obvious we have Nomad, to his left is Rebeke, to the right Elegy. The top two are the less obvious, but the top right figure is probably the Cinder King, as he’s the only important Male Charred we meet. The real question is which of the non-charred Male Threnodites is on the top left? I don’t remember any character described with glasses, but I’ll probably find something on a re-read. It’s likely Thomos, but I’ll hold out hope that it could be Adonalsium-Will-Remember-Our-Plight-Eventually. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alder24 Posted March 5 Report Share Posted March 5 3 minutes ago, Etedbert said: The real question is which of the non-charred Male Threnodites is on the top left? I don’t remember any character described with glasses, but I’ll probably find something on a re-read. It’s likely Thomos, but I’ll hold out hope that it could be Adonalsium-Will-Remember-Our-Plight-Eventually. Looks like Confidence, one of the three leading old women from Beacon. She has glasses, hat and even the same hairstyle as the one on the cover. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etedbert he/him Posted March 6 Author Report Share Posted March 6 4 hours ago, alder24 said: Looks like Confidence, one of the three leading old women from Beacon. She has glasses, hat and even the same hairstyle as the one on the cover. You’re totally right! I forgot that Confidence has glasses. Makes me wonder about the state of artisanry on Canticle, especially with specific material requirements like lenswork. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alder24 Posted March 6 Report Share Posted March 6 10 hours ago, Etedbert said: Makes me wonder about the state of artisanry on Canticle, especially with specific material requirements like lenswork. The Chorus just made them. They can make jet engines so simple glasses won't be a problem for them. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etedbert he/him Posted March 7 Author Report Share Posted March 7 15 hours ago, alder24 said: The Chorus just made them. They can make jet engines so simple glasses won't be a problem for them. I know, but I mean the idea of artistry in general. The creation of art, or notably the lack thereof given the hellscape of Canticle 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alder24 Posted March 7 Report Share Posted March 7 9 hours ago, Etedbert said: I know, but I mean the idea of artistry in general. The creation of art, or notably the lack thereof given the hellscape of Canticle There is some art on Canticle. The Cinder King's ship is ornamented for example. TSM ch 15: Quote So he watched keenly, instead of asking for more information. And well that he did, for he soon spotted a ship coming to check on the fallen scout. A single vessel, larger than most—perhaps the size of a small bus. Its ornamented sides glowed golden in the ringlight. Rebeke gasped as he pointed it out. “That’s the Cinder King’s own ship!” 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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