question about Silverfox

question about Silverfox spoilers? not sure if i really needed them, but still...

#1 The Seguleh 46th

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 05:55 PM

Currently on a re-read of MOI and i got a question regarding Silerfox. Why her? To lead the T'lan Imass i mean?

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No big deal really, just curious, and both are excellent characters!

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#2 HiddenOne

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 06:38 PM

I think because Kilava has been banned, and is almost unmentionable to some. Also, Silverfox was made specially for the job, and any old Bonecaster simply would not do.

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 07:11 PM

yeah , I think silver fox is the closest thing to a child that the Tlan Imass can have. They think they can trust her, and she will care about their furture. Kilava, not so much. I dont think she would even be remotely interested but even if she was I dont hink they would trust her. (although she is anything but a plain old bonecaster...

I always though it was starnge that the TI didnt actively hunt Kilava and kill her, or at least hold a massive grudge.

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#4 rhulad

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 07:30 PM

Hunting and killing Kilava wasn't worth the price that they would have had to pay (ie. a lot of dead Tlan). I agree that Silverfox was pretty much created for that purpose though.

#5 The Seguleh 46th

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Posted 16 July 2010 - 10:37 PM

foolio, on 16 July 2010 - 07:11 PM, said:

although she is anything but a plain old bonecaster...

I'll second that!

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Now thinking about it, after reading these excellent responses (thank you by the way! very much appreciated!), i could see how the T'lan Imass would want something "new" for their ultimate leadership. Maybe something/someone to remind them of what they once were and their former mortality. Something with no agenda or past grudges, a clean slate if you will. Or not. I could be way off here as well, but seems as good a reason as any to me. Not to discount the fact as well that Silverfox is shaping up to be one badass mage with a few souls to utilize!

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#6 Siergiej

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Posted 17 July 2010 - 03:03 PM

I don't think any of sides would be interested. T'lan Imass (especially Tool) seem to appreciate irony, but this much? No way. They banned Kilava for not taking part in the ritual, and now they would kneel before her and kindly ask to undo said ritual? I seriously doubt any Imass (including Kilava) would agree for that.