> > > Another alien that's going to try to kill Visionary.
> > He might not kill him. Serious maiming would probably serve in this case.
> I'm sure that sounds much better to Visionary.
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Who's giving him a vote?
> > > Historically, at least on this planet, this is how grass-roots extremist conservative/religious movements begin. We all know how those end up, if you take a close look at the modern middle east. In other words it looks small now, but could prove to be a very big problem.
> > I had some of that background in mind as I wrote this, although I was trying to avoid the parallels being too blatant. In my defence, wicked high priests and self-serving plotting nobles are already staples of fantasy Arabian literature.
> I know, I saw Aladdin too.
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Was there ever a Vizier who wasn't plotting to seize power in literature?
> The point though is this could either be the new Emir's toughest call, or the roots of an extremist revolution. Either way it's bad.
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I needed a shorthand way to illustrate the resistance to Kiivan's reforms and this seemed like the easiest way. Actually, Serooq isn't about grabbing power (although his allies are), he's about keeping Caph pure by his own standards. In other words, he believes he's doing what's right.
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- #326: Untold Tales of the Parodyverse: On Things (and People) That Go Bump In The Night - Complete · The Hooded Hood continues the sectional saga while folks continue the feedback · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 08:49:48 am EDT
- Anyone who isnt reading this is insane. Its some of your best writing. And it doesnt hurt that I adore most of the characters too :-) (no text) · Dancer says please, please dont give up on it. Carry on. · Sun Mar 23, 2008 at 08:46:45 am EDT
- Sorry I'm late...but I was busy making a better tomorrow. · Anime Jason · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 08:05:10 pm EDT
- And I though the service was special when the hotel left a mint on your pillow... · Visionary · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 07:06:11 pm EDT
- I would have been willing to "fill in" for Vizh, eh heh heh m heh ... (no text) · CrazySugarFreakBoy! · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 06:16:23 pm EDT
- And they all lived ever after (no text) · killer shrike · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 02:12:03 pm EDT
- CSFB! would scream bloody murder if someone tried to save him from that (no text) · Hatman · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 01:24:11 pm EDT
- But what was in the letter? (no text) · Rhiannon · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 11:34:48 am EDT
- Re: #326: Untold Tales of the Parodyverse: On Things (and People) That Go Bump In The Night - Complete · Manga Shoggoth · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 09:28:28 am EDT
- Yes? · HH · Tue Mar 18, 2008 at 09:50:07 am EDT
- For some reason I'm reminded of the Battle of Wits in the Princess Bride after reading chapter 4, even though they don't really mesh at all. (no text) · Hatman · Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 11:28:31 pm EDT
- Then? I enjoyed this but would have enjoyed it more if it weren't in little slices. (no text) · Rhiannon · Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 11:46:16 am EDT
- Well, that didn't take long... · Manga Shoggoth · Mon Mar 17, 2008 at 10:41:01 am EDT
- I guess there's balance at least... · Anime Jason · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 10:13:32 pm EDT
- Kiivan is going to kick himself if he wound up freeing his food tasters. (no text) · killer shrike · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 08:04:14 pm EDT
- Treachery and untouchables afoot! [Spoilers] · CrazySugarFreakBoy! · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 07:31:34 pm EDT
- Man, some of these people really know how to kill a party vibe. · Visionary · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 07:26:20 pm EDT
- Oh, and nice banner, Mister "I cant do art, do something for me" :-) (no text) · Dancer = sucker · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 04:54:15 pm EDT
- This is wonderful, enchanting stuff. I'm hooked. Keep it coming. (no text) · It makes Dancer happy. · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 04:52:08 pm EDT
- As brilliant as the story might be I am extremely glad that you didn't wake me up to tell me to read it. (no text) · Rhiannon · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 10:40:20 am EDT
- Here's hoping those crazy kids can make things work. (no text) · Hatman · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 10:40:04 am EDT
- I, too, demand a more explicit telling of this tale. For history, of course. :) (no text) · CrazySugarFreakBoy! · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 09:00:39 am EDT
- Proceed. · HH · Sun Mar 16, 2008 at 10:11:21 am EDT
- And people think pop music has become too explicit... · Visionary · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 11:32:28 pm EDT
- That smells like a setup... · Anime Jason · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 10:19:28 pm EDT
- Looking forward to part three (no text) · killer shrike · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 10:13:16 pm EDT
- This is a very interesting world, reminiscent of Dune... (no text) · Catbot · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 08:12:05 pm EDT
- Just in case ... [Spoilers] · CrazySugarFreakBoy! · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 04:10:02 pm EDT
- Oh great... · Anime Jason · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 01:19:39 pm EDT
- I look forward to Kiivan's ascent to Caliph as opposed to a mere ruling Emir. · J. Jonah Jerkson · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 12:55:20 pm EDT
- Sure, dealing with supervillains is bad, but politics sounds worse. (no text) · Visionary · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 11:01:13 am EDT
- Okay, I feel more at home now... · Hatman · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 10:23:34 am EDT
- That's a very Hatty comment · HH remembers who insisted on fighting crime during the trip to Paris · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 11:01:25 am EDT
- Things are moving along (no text) · killer shrike · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 09:51:19 am EDT
- I get the feeling that the problems have only started. (no text) · Rhiannon · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 09:31:48 am EDT
- I get the feeling that the problems have only started. (no text) · Rhiannon · Sat Mar 15, 2008 at 09:31:35 am EDT
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