Finally joined up

[Eric Taveren He/him]

Hi all. I was at the airport the other day and talking with the gate worker and after giving my name (yes, Taveren is my actual last name), we had a crazy convo. Apparently there’s a character in WoT named after them and their kid is in Stormlight. Ridiculously neat. Anyway, I enjoyed the chat so much I figured I should go somewhere to have more chats like that. So here I am.

[Through The Living Glass She/They]

Hey there! Welcome to the Shard! 

That's a cool story!

Which of Brandon's books have you read?

And also:

if you could visit any country on Roshar for a week, which country would you visit and why?

[Aeternum]

Welcome to the Shard! Awesome last name!

[Eric Taveren He/him]

@Through The Living Glass 

I think I read pretty much everything with the exception of the Alcatraz books. I read the first one and while the world seemed neat, I couldn’t handle pretty much everything else. Probably just that I’m not in that demographic. Of course I’m partial to WoT, but beyond that I think my favorite non-Cosmere book is Rithmatist. Of the Cosmere… that’s tough. Yumi is still fresh in my mind, and I always reference Hero of Ages when I talk about capitalizing on narrative breadcrumbs. 

And for where on Roshar… that totally depends on which novel’s timeline we’re in. Or perhaps pre-Way of Kings. Rampant war paired with storms from TWO directions?!… no thank you. If I could reasonably not fear for my life, I’m thinking Azir. While I may find their belief system silly, the rest of their way of life seems agreeable. Also, assuming there’s no assassin in white out to get me, my wordsmithing could get me quite far.

[Mags she/they]

Welcome to the Shard!!

Do you like bagels?!

What's your least favorite Brandon character?

[Eric Taveren He/him]

@J. Magi Thanks. And like? No. Despise? Loathe? Curse their ancestors? Very much so. They’re just soooo dry. Even the ones people swear aren’t.

Least favorite Brandon character is easy. David from the Reckoners. The combination of whiny and over-usage of bad metaphors as a character trait almost made me stop reading them. It’s a good thing superheroes are so cool. Like, forever and always. No matter how many bad Green Lantern/Venom/Fantastic Four movies they make, I’ll always be going full Robert Munsch on them.

[Mags she/they]

21 minutes ago, Eric Taveren said:

@J. Magi Thanks. And like? No. Despise? Loathe? Curse their ancestors? Very much so. They’re just soooo dry. Even the ones people swear aren’t.

 

That . . . depends on the brand honestly. The nicer ones aren't as dry. But overall, that's why you put cream cheese or smear on it, do balance out the dryness.

22 minutes ago, Eric Taveren said:

Least favorite Brandon character is easy. David from the Reckoners. The combination of whiny and over-usage of bad metaphors as a character trait almost made me stop reading them. It’s a good thing superheroes are so cool. Like, forever and always. No matter how many bad Green Lantern/Venom/Fantastic Four movies they make, I’ll always be going full Robert Munsch on them.

hmmm I've only read the first book, but I don't remember hating him . . . I can see what you mean though 

[Miyabi She/Her]

[Reprimand] I'm gonna let you finish, but bagels and schmear is best storming breakfast on the planet. [Amusement] haha

[Wisdom] I can see why people might not like David.  Though, I think for the age demographic he works well.  Personally I found him endearing.

[Curiosity] If you could have any TWO powers, each from a separate system, which would they be, and why?

[Eric Taveren He/him]

On 9/28/2024 at 3:42 PM, Miyabi said:

[Reprimand] I'm gonna let you finish, but bagels and schmear is best storming breakfast on the planet. [Amusement] haha

[Wisdom] I can see why people might not like David.  Though, I think for the age demographic he works well.  Personally I found him endearing.

[Curiosity] If you could have any TWO powers, each from a separate system, which would they be, and why?

My Cinnamon Toast Crunch would disagree with you. Or my Cinnabon. Or anything with cinnamon really.

And any two powers… well, my answers will be on the assumption that I’ll have access to the proper investiture needed to fuel those powers. My first answer is strictly for ease of life. My second answer is more for coolness, but there are obviously other benefits. One: Breath. As if perfect pitch (Pitch Perfect?) isn’t enough, there’s agelessness and awakening? Sign me up. The second is definitely surgebinding, specifically that of a truthwatcher. The healing value is incalculable, the plant bit neat. But imagine all the fun I could have with lightweaving.

[Cinnamon]

On 10/2/2024 at 12:07 PM, Eric Taveren said:

My Cinnamon Toast Crunch would disagree with you. Or my Cinnabon. Or anything with cinnamon really.

 

I agree.
Also, welcome!! How are you liking the Shard so far?

If you had to pick one Cosmere character to style you for a day, who would it be?

[Eric Taveren He/him]

15 hours ago, Cinnamon said:

I agree.
Also, welcome!! How are you liking the Shard so far?

If you had to pick one Cosmere character to style you for a day, who would it be?

Honestly, I haven’t had much time to dig through it. Between stay at home dadding and working on thesis for my MFA, I don’t have much free time.

And it has to be Adolin. Dude’s always looking hella sharp. Hook me up Mr. Kholin.