[alaricdrusus]

I just finished re-reading DG and the Jaghut appearing in front of Duiker before he died got me thinking. The first time I read it I thought the Jaghut was the ghost from back on the plains that was standing guard over it's child. Duiker at least addresses him as such. What if Duiker was wrong? I remember it was mentioned somewhere that Hood might be a Jaghut, though I don't remember if that was speculation on our part or if it was mentioned in the books somewhere. So what if the Jaghut that appeared before Duiker was actually Hood?
What exactly do we know of Hood or his realm? Soldiers talk about it the same as we would talk about Hell. There is also reference to the fact that those who worship certain gods (Fener is one) will go to their gods realm at the time of their death. What if Hood's realm is a place for all those who don't worship gods in life? What if Hood wasn't a malicious god like everyone makes him out to be, but a benevolent one, taking in lost souls and giving them a place of rest befitting their lives endeavours? Would this explain the Jaghuts sorrow for Duiker? Could Hood be saddened by seeing mortals die?
Of course this might raise the question about what happened between Oponn, Paran, and Hood's messenger in front of Hood's gates in GoTM. If I could, I'd look up that exchange, but since I don't have my copy available, I'm left plagued with suppositions. What if Hood didn't want to let Oponn take Paran because he knew that Oponn would use Paran badly?

I may be way wrong here, but it's been bugging me since yesterday. Any thoughts?

The reference is on page 889 of Deadhouse Gates.

[hoods bane]

My oppinion is that Hood and the ghost Jagut are one and the same. This novel is heavy with Hood references and I have the feeling that it has hinted at some positions in high house death.

Spoiler

I'm guessing whiskeyjack as mason(in GOTM), Duiker as the new harold

. I think Felisan was marked by Hood, previously (GOTM), in a bargan for Paran with the twins of chance. Anyone have ideas on Hood's rool for Felisan?

[HoosierDaddy]

5 1/2 years later, alaric gets his answer!

My response? Original theory. And, a solid response Hoods Bane, but I'd keep reading and find out. But, know this: very few positions in the Deck of Dragons in a reading actually equate to real life. Readings are divinations meant to give the reader & listener an idea of events happening in the past, future, and present.

This post has been edited by HoosierDaddy: 26 January 2009 - 07:14 AM

[End of Disc One]

Epic necromancy going on here.

[Grief]

Hehe, we should have a competition, who can manage the best thread necro, with relevant points etc .

Of course as a mod, I must disapprove this idea.

Because i iz srss.

[Aptorian]

Yes, do not go around re-animating the dead husks of long ago solved questions please, lest we risk summoning the dreaded Tiste Simeon.

Make a new thread, rather than go digging at the bottom of the forum list.

[Grief]

He says, while looking urgently for a thread from 2002

Edit: And what happened to tiste. Haven't seen him about in ages...

On a serious note, I agree with the point apt makes...

[Aptorian]

Grief, on Jan 26 2009, 09:56 PM, said:

Edit: And what happened to tiste. Haven't seen him about in ages...

He only posts in the Awesome pics thread.

He's taken a forum cold turkey since he couldn't stop posting here and it was taking too much of his times-

*cough*Don't know what he means*cough*