Auri Garvel Xel'iathi he/him Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 (edited) Hi guys! I'm from New Zealand the land of the long white cloud or as us Kiwis call it -- Aotearoa. I've enjoyed reading fantasy and science fantasy books for a long time but there came a point when I burned myself out on the genre. I've read epics ranging from classics like J. R. R. Tolkien and Isaac Asimov, to the funny Terry Pratchett and the punny Piers Anthony. I'm also a huge fan of the older generation of novelists in the genre such as David Drake, Eric Flint, L. E. Modesitt, C. J. Cherryh, David Eddings and the exceptional Weis & Hickman. And what list of great authors in the genre wouldn't be complete without Patrick Rothfuss, Robert Jordan, Feist, Brooks, Rowling, Gaiman or Salvatore? When I picked up a Sanderson book, I thought I'd get more of the same except a little different. Boy, was I suprised. And I continue to be. Not just with his stories which are fresh and structured in such consistent ways but also with his breakneck release schedule! I've been reading a lot of speculation to tide me over until WoR finally releases. At times, while going through the forum, I felt like upvoting the members of this forum who continually speculate, theorize and hash out the details in Brandon's Universe for keeping me entertained and educated until the next book comes out. Since I have to be a member to best show that appreciation and gratitude, here I am. Edited December 15, 2013 by Auri Garvel Xel'iathi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claincy he/him Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Welcome Auri! We are very glad to have you Have you read all of Brandon's works yet? Which was your favourite? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auri Garvel Xel'iathi he/him Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Cheers! I've read the cosmere related books but I have yet to pick up Alcatraz, Rithmatist or Infinity Blade. My personal favorite is TWoK though Emperor's Soul comes a very close second. I just love how badass the SA cast is! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iredomi Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Welcome that's a fine list of authors you mentioned. I am also from New Zealand hooray and I think at least one or two others are on this site. Yeah I am constantly blown away by the theories that get posted, so it is definitely good we have you here to give them extra credit that they deserve for keeping us entertained and their commitment to Brandon's books. Well anyways welcome to the best fan site on the webs and I hope you enjoy your time here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aether he/him Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Welcome to the site! And you'll find that there are a lot of people agreeing with you here. WoK and tES are on my first and second place as well. And since you find the SA cast so badass, who's your favourite of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shardbearer he/him Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 Hey, welcome! I held out on Sanderson's non-cosmere stuff for a long time. I have been a fan since before WoK or Warbreaker came out and I finally decided to read some of his other stuff earlier this month. I should have done it sooner. Rithmatist and Steelheart were great reads. Definitely worth checking out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auri Garvel Xel'iathi he/him Posted December 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 More Kiwis? Awesome! My favorite SA castmember would have to be Kaladin just because I relate so much to his wanting to do good but failing so many times. Having been through bad times myself, though not as bad as he has, I understand how easy it is to just stop caring and settle for a lesser version of myself. When he decides to help Dalinar instead of escaping and be vindicated ffor his decision still gives me goosebumps. I've read Steelheart and loved it as well! I'm definitely making time for the rest of his work. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claincy he/him Posted December 15, 2013 Report Share Posted December 15, 2013 My favorite SA castmember would have to be Kaladin just because I relate so much to his wanting to do good but failing so many times. Having been through bad times myself, though not as bad as he has, I understand how easy it is to just stop caring and settle for a lesser version of myself. When he decides to help Dalinar instead of escaping and be vindicated ffor his decision still gives me goosebumps. I've read Steelheart and loved it as well! I'm definitely making time for the rest of his work. Kaladins journey is very good. I think a lot of us can relate to it to some degree Rithmatist is excellent, though be warned, you will not enjoy waiting years for the sequel. Alcatraz is good, though almost too silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
el_warko he/him Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Kia Ora Auri from a Perth Based Kiwi. The people here are a good lot, even if they mostly drop their u's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auri Garvel Xel'iathi he/him Posted December 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 (edited) Cheers mate! The Aussies aren't a bad lot as long as the All Blacks are winning, aye? Haha I hear Perth would be the place most similar to NZ so I hear good things. Edited December 16, 2013 by Auri Garvel Xel'iathi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alaxel Posted December 16, 2013 Report Share Posted December 16, 2013 Glad to have you here, Auri. That Auri in your name doesn't happen to be in reference to Rothfuss' books, does it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auri Garvel Xel'iathi he/him Posted December 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted December 17, 2013 It is! I really liked the name and the character it goes with. Very quirky, very different. I was actually wondering whether yours was a reference to the Chandrian as well. I love Rothfuss, he has a way with words. But, he also has a way with time. Lol. Also, I've read your reason for liking The Way of Kings and I must say I'm very impressed. I actually looked up Kantian Philosophy and enjoyed learning about it through the lens of Kaladin's journey of self discovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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