[Warrior on the Edge of Time]

"Why was an elder god man servant to a human?"

Can someone explain please? Thanks


Please try not to put spoilers in the thread titles~Bubba

[Primateus]

why not?

Oh, and because he enjoyed his company.

And there's also the "I'm the elder fucking god of the fucking sea, I don't have to explain myself to anyone" reason

This post has been edited by Primateus: 26 August 2012 - 07:45 PM

[Puck]

He explains it himself: it's fun to hang around Tehol.

Edit: not sure if the thread title is a bit spoilerish or not..

This post has been edited by Puck: 26 August 2012 - 07:56 PM

[amphibian]

I think Tehol has things to teach Mael or other elder gods. Erikson has kind of given him the magical ability to create a relative paradise wherever he goes that really shows how subtle manipulations can get what is wanted instead of "blood for the blood god". Tehol's Peace is contingent upon the abilities of Bugg, which allow the avoidance of politics and rivalries that usually spring up around governments, but I think for an Elder God, that's no big deal to replicate.

[worry]

[Malbolge]

Surely the question should be "Why does Tehol only have one Elder God as a man-servant/companion?"

[gulex]

amphibian, on 26 August 2012 - 07:59 PM, said:

I think Tehol has things to teach Mael or other elder gods. Erikson has kind of given him the magical ability to create a relative paradise wherever he goes that really shows how subtle manipulations can get what is wanted instead of "blood for the blood god". Tehol's Peace is contingent upon the abilities of Bugg, which allow the avoidance of politics and rivalries that usually spring up around governments, but I think for an Elder God, that's no big deal to replicate.

The "Blood for the blood god" approach is a tad more fun though

[Ukjent]

It was boring to be a god, and Theol provided entertainment.

[Kanese S's]

gulex, on 26 August 2012 - 08:32 PM, said:

amphibian, on 26 August 2012 - 07:59 PM, said:

I think Tehol has things to teach Mael or other elder gods. Erikson has kind of given him the magical ability to create a relative paradise wherever he goes that really shows how subtle manipulations can get what is wanted instead of "blood for the blood god". Tehol's Peace is contingent upon the abilities of Bugg, which allow the avoidance of politics and rivalries that usually spring up around governments, but I think for an Elder God, that's no big deal to replicate.

The "Blood for the blood god" approach is a tad more fun though

It probably got a bit tiresome, though. Life with Tehol is full of surprises. And witty banter.

[Ukjent]

And ofcourse he can improve his cookingskills.

[Fiddler-in-Black]

Malbolge, on 26 August 2012 - 08:28 PM, said:

Surely the question should be "Why does Tehol only have one Elder God as a man-servant/companion?"

QFFT

Tehol is one of my favorite characters to read in the whole series.