Rathmaskal he/him Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 What if HOID was telling us his goal all along? HOID is actually an acronym - Hello Odium, I'm Death. HOID's intent is to kill Odium! (Expect any of my theories to be as absurd as this one...unless it's correct?!) 1
Calderis he/him Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 4 minutes ago, Rathmaskal said: What if HOID was telling us his goal all along? HOID is actually an acronym - Hello Odium, I'm Death. HOID's intent is to kill Odium! (Expect any of my theories to be as absurd as this one...unless it's correct?!) The name originates pre-shattering and thus pre-odium
Rathmaskal he/him Posted June 27, 2017 Author Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) I didn't think I'd seen anything about that... I actually was thinking of this quote when I (somewhat jokingly) came up with this (pulled from The Coppermind): "I've abandoned my real name. But when next we meet, I'll think of a clever one for you to call me. Until then, Wit will suffice—or if you must, you may call me Hoid. " Also this: "The character of Hoid existed before the concept of Adonalsium was developed. He first appeared in a short story Brandon wrote long ago, going by the name Kamp." Edited June 27, 2017 by Rathmaskal Additional Information
Weltall Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 Hoid is a man of many names. Technically Hoid isn't even his real name (the Liar of Partinel sample chapters suggests he was originally named Midius but that's potentially subject to change) and he's gone by half a dozen or so aliases that we know of. But he seems to default to Hoid for personal reasons and the name far predates the Shattering though we don't know when he started calling himself that. It's a funny idea though and dealing with Odium is clearly high on Hoid's priority list.
Merrickz he/him Posted June 27, 2017 Posted June 27, 2017 the whole acronym thing is a bit tenuous e.g HOID - Help Olives, I'm Drowning HOID - House Owners in Denmark HOID - Harsh Owls Iron Demons 1
Jonathon Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 He Organizes Investiture Dutifully Hiding observable invested devices Hoping odium is dead Hopping obviously isn't dreadful Hrathen opened infinite doors Harbledy obbledy ibbledy doo Historic observer, investiture Diviner Hoid Oid Id D Hiding Old Investiture Deposits Hey! Obviously I'm Done! 2
Calderis he/him Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 He offends individuals daily. Hitting others is denied. Healing often is dynamic Has only intended drama Head of investiture dealings 2
StrikerEZ he/him Posted June 28, 2017 Posted June 28, 2017 Hello owl, I'm dead! How one is dog Harpies on ice docks Huh, oh, I dunno 1
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