Sinitar Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 What was his purpose, in the end? To me, it felt like Brandon added him just to keep Vivenna company until she met with Denth and Tonk Fah. If he had no purpose before, then after this meeting he became redundant. He never really helped Vivenna, the interaction between them was short and weird, and his relationship with Gem(was it that lady's name?) was awkward and poorly detailed. Before Vivenna was kidnapped by Vasher, they had a small altercation where Parlin told Vivenna that they never had something going on and left, bitter and confused. So again, what was his purpose?
Zas678 he/him Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 I'm not sure, and if Brandon could revise Warbreaker another time, he said that's what he would fix. Reading through the book again, I still feel that Parlin just isn't enough of a character. With the mercenaries there to dominate the scene, Parlin gets lost. I feel that if I had the time, I'd probably chop him out again and replace him with yet another character, one who talks more, so that he can be more a part of things. Ah well.
happyman he/him Posted September 15, 2011 Posted September 15, 2011 What was his purpose, in the end? To me, it felt like Brandon added him just to keep Vivenna company until she met with Denth and Tonk Fah. If he had no purpose before, then after this meeting he became redundant. He never really helped Vivenna, the interaction between them was short and weird, and his relationship with Gem(was it that lady's name?) was awkward and poorly detailed. Before Vivenna was kidnapped by Vasher, they had a small altercation where Parlin told Vivenna that they never had something going on and left, bitter and confused. So again, what was his purpose? To die? More seriously, Brandon would agree with your criticisms. He said essentially the same thing, after all. And Parlin's purpose really was to die. He should have been better fleshed out in the meantime, though. Oops.
Triumvirate he/him Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 What are you talking about? Parlin was obviously of much greater importance than as Vivenna's early companion, or even dying to provide motivation... He was a blatant Legend of Zelda reference! Warbreaker, Chapter 9, Page 99"[Vivenna] frowned as she saw that [Parlin] was wearing some ridiculous frippery on his head--it looked a little like a sock, though much larger. The bright green hat flopped down one side of his square face..." 10
Link Von Kelsier Harvey he/him Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 What are you talking about? Parlin was obviously of much greater importance than as Vivenna's early companion, or even dying to provide motivation... He was a blatant Legend of Zelda reference! I approve. 1
lordofsoup Posted October 15, 2011 Posted October 15, 2011 What are you talking about? Parlin was obviously of much greater importance than as Vivenna's early companion, or even dying to provide motivation... He was a blatant I approve. agreed
Silus - Shard of Flame he/him Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 Oh, good, I'm glad I wasn't the only one who thought of that.
Hyzenthlay Posted October 16, 2011 Posted October 16, 2011 What are you talking about? Parlin was obviously of much greater importance than as Vivenna's early companion, or even dying to provide motivation... He was a blatant Legend of Zelda reference! Oh my goodness, how did I not see this! So true
lordofsoup Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 The question is, did Brandon recognize that it was a Zelda reference?
Quantum Toast he/him Posted October 18, 2011 Posted October 18, 2011 Funny, I don't remember him getting his hands on the evil-destroying magic sword.
darniil he/him Posted October 19, 2011 Posted October 19, 2011 That's because he never spoke to the old man in a cave. He was never warned that it was dangerous to go alone. 1
Triumvirate he/him Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 ^Exactly. Seriously, can you imagine "going alone"? Would've freakin' been killed by that first Octorok. In fact, I'm surprised Parlin lasted as long as he did. Also, glad I'm not the only one to think this.
darniil he/him Posted October 20, 2011 Posted October 20, 2011 If only Parlin had this. (As an aside, I am now newly amused by the "Insert Link" button when posting. 1
Silus - Shard of Flame he/him Posted October 24, 2011 Posted October 24, 2011 I will probably rename Link as Parlin the next time I play Zelda. CROSSOVER! 1
Feloxia she/her Posted November 3, 2011 Posted November 3, 2011 I read through this while I was in the library, and I had to stop myself from laughing really loud. I will probably rename Link as Parlin the next time I play Zelda. CROSSOVER! ^That is an awesome idea
Deus Ex Biotica Posted November 21, 2011 Posted November 21, 2011 Fun fact: that hat made it almost impossible for me not to picture Tonk Fah as Gannondorf while reading. 3
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