[Assail]

Just finished Storm Front and I'm wondering about wizards.

There's obviously the White Council and whatnot, but what about other wizards? There's Dresden and that seems it. So would I be correct in my assumption that they're exceedingly rare and uncommon?

[Slow Ben]

You see more in later books.

But Dresden basically says that most arent in the public eye they way he is so they sort of go under the radar.

[Assail]

Fair enough. I'm sure it's answered later, but why did he choose to 'go public'?

[Coco with marshmallows]

i don't think its ever specifically addressed per se,

its just part of his whole 'helping the helpless' kind of schtick. you can't get help for supernatural problems
from the police, etc, so he sees himself as filling that role.

At least thats the impression i get. could be way off base.

[Assail]

Cocoreturns, on May 10 2009, 02:34 PM, said:

i don't think its ever specifically addressed per se,

its just part of his whole 'helping the helpless' kind of schtick. you can't get help for supernatural problems
from the police, etc, so he sees himself as filling that role.

At least thats the impression i get. could be way off base.

Right on. I can understand that then. I'm just starting Fool Moon and already there is talk of Archangels and demon Demigods. Sounds fun

[Aptorian]

Wizards seem to just be a title the "priviledged" magic wielder use or is given.

A lot of people are born with talents, like being able to read your fortune in a cup of tea leaves, speaking to the dead, making plants grow, etc. but few are born with enough power to qualify for a position in the Wizards council.

This means that there are a lot of people who never get trained by experienced magic users and do a lot of dangerous or illegal experiments. This is a subject that will become more apparent later in the books and its one of Dresdens biggest problems with the White Council.

[Traveller]

I think in Blood Rites Dresden says there's about 400 wizards globally, and he's quite high up among them in terms of power. Not certain about that number though, would have to check...

[Assail]

Lmfao just started the third book and am laughing my ass off when he yells at his Godmother, "You shouldn't make contracts with a minor!"

Oh God. I like these books

[Use Of Weapons]

Traveller, on May 11 2009, 09:23 PM, said:

I think in Blood Rites Dresden says there's about 400 wizards globally, and he's quite high up among them in terms of power. Not certain about that number though, would have to check...

Spoiler

400 in the White Council, possibly even 400 in the Wardens. Not the complete set of magic users by any means. When the Red Court halve the Warden count, it's noted that over 200 Wardens were killed over two separate actions, which would mean the Wardens' numbers were 400. I'd hazard a guess at the being perhaps ~650 White council wizards before the Wardenswere killed, leaving about 400 now in total.

Bad Jitsuiker, bad. No spoilers, Assail is only on the third book.

[Abyss]

Let's just say there are quite a few, spread out around the world, at various levels of power and invovlement in thesupernatural. Not millions, not even tens of thousands, but more than a few.

It becomes clearer as the books progress and i won't spoil it.

Harry went public, at least in part, because he thought he could help people by acting more overtly.


- Abyss, laughing that it took Assail all of three days to go from book 1 to book 3 and yes, we've locked in another one...

[Use Of Weapons]

jitsukerr, on May 12 2009, 10:30 AM, said:

Bad Jitsuiker, bad. No spoilers, Assail is only on the third book.

Oops, sowwy!

[Assail]

Abyss, on May 12 2009, 06:09 AM, said:

Let's just say there are quite a few, spread out around the world, at various levels of power and invovlement in thesupernatural. Not millions, not even tens of thousands, but more than a few.

It becomes clearer as the books progress and i won't spoil it.

Harry went public, at least in part, because he thought he could help people by acting more overtly.


- Abyss, laughing that it took Assail all of three days to go from book 1 to book 3 and yes, we've locked in another one...

Hahaha they're very short, it's so easy to read them. I'm just about done with the third. Need to go buy more.

Man I am busting up laughing. Such simple humour, but so funny. He went to Bianca's bloody party dressed as a vampire with a friggin Knight of the Cross all geared up.

Oh man, I've no idea why I'm laughing so hard at this, but it seems very humourous to me.

[Abyss]

Assail, on May 12 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

... He went to Bianca's bloody party dressed as a vampire with a friggin Knight of the Cross all geared up.

Oh man, I've no idea why I'm laughing so hard at this, but it seems very humourous to me.

I seem to recall it was reading that bit where i thought 'ok Butcher, you got me'. Michael's chat with the dragon and the bit further on when they charge the vampires just confirmed it.


- Abyss, ...fan.

[Assail]

Abyss, on May 12 2009, 01:01 PM, said:

Assail, on May 12 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

... He went to Bianca's bloody party dressed as a vampire with a friggin Knight of the Cross all geared up.

Oh man, I've no idea why I'm laughing so hard at this, but it seems very humourous to me.

I seem to recall it was reading that bit where i thought 'ok Butcher, you got me'. Michael's chat with the dragon and the bit further on when they charge the vampires just confirmed it.


- Abyss, ...fan.

Seriously. I love how he throws humour around, it really makes for a good book. It's not always just serious stuff.

Michael is a badass by the way, I love this guy.

Edit: Just finished the 3rd book. Probably will go buy more. Friggin sad man. Ah well. Atleast it seems we'll get to see the White Council owning some Vampires over the next couple of books. And holy shit, are we going to see Dresden unleashed for once when he's NOT half dead? I want to see him at full power wailing on some guy.

This post has been edited by Assail: 13 May 2009 - 12:59 AM

[Aptorian]

Assail, on May 12 2009, 10:09 PM, said:

Abyss, on May 12 2009, 01:01 PM, said:

Assail, on May 12 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

... He went to Bianca's bloody party dressed as a vampire with a friggin Knight of the Cross all geared up.

Oh man, I've no idea why I'm laughing so hard at this, but it seems very humourous to me.

I seem to recall it was reading that bit where i thought 'ok Butcher, you got me'. Michael's chat with the dragon and the bit further on when they charge the vampires just confirmed it.


- Abyss, ...fan.

Seriously. I love how he throws humour around, it really makes for a good book. It's not always just serious stuff.

Michael is a badass by the way, I love this guy.

Edit: Just finished the 3rd book. Probably will go buy more. Friggin sad man. Ah well. Atleast it seems we'll get to see the White Council owning some Vampires over the next couple of books. And holy shit, are we going to see Dresden unleashed for once when he's NOT half dead? I want to see him at full power wailing on some guy.

Oh, just you wait, Dresden is about to get a rather strong power-up... in two books time.

And Michael is probably my favorite second character, after Mouse. But you'll meet him later. Michael is such a stereotype white knight but set in comtemporary chicago, hunting ghosts and vampires with Dresden is about the coolest thing ever.

[Eddie Dean]

I want mouse as my dog.

[HoosierDaddy]

I'm amazed that Abyss has kept his role as Mister secret for this long.

My second favorite character is Gentleman Johnny. Although, the mercenary... ccan't remember his name right now.... is pretty cool too.

This post has been edited by HoosierDaddy: 13 May 2009 - 03:30 AM

[Eddie Dean]

HoosierDaddy, on May 12 2009, 10:27 PM, said:

I'm amazed that Abyss has kept his role as Mister secret for this long.

My second favorite character is Gentleman Johnny. Although, the mercenary... ccan't remember his name right now.... is pretty cool too.

Kincaid

Butters (maybe its the polka thing) and Bob are my favorite non-major characters.

[HoosierDaddy]

Yeah, there we go. Thanks. Non-major characters... I actually like Lea.

[Assail]

I'm kinda pumped to see how it all turns out. Just bought the next three. Read all there blurbs and was shocked to see one stating that Susan will have a new man her life. This makes me angry.