And who is your Swords+Sorcery or Fantasy character?

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The discussion centers around participants sharing their favorite characters from Swords+Sorcery or Fantasy mythos, encompassing a wide range of sources including ancient myths, modern adaptations, and various literary works. The scope includes personal preferences, character traits, and the impact of different portrayals in media.

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  • Greg mentions The Grey Mouser and Faith as his favorite characters from ancient and modern mythos, respectively.
  • One participant expresses a preference for Boromir, highlighting the depth added by the movie portrayal compared to the book.
  • Another participant lists numerous characters from various mythologies and series, including Strider, Tom Bombadil, and figures from Greek and Norse myths.
  • Participants mention characters from the Malazan series, Stormlight Archive, Wheel of Time, and Farseer Trilogy, indicating a diverse range of interests.
  • Several participants express admiration for Galadriel, noting her portrayal in both books and films, and discussing her character's complexities.
  • One participant shares nostalgia for Drizzt Do'Urden and reflects on the cultural impact of Drow characters in modern fantasy.
  • Discussions also touch on characters from the Harry Potter series, with varying opinions on Severus Snape and other figures.
  • Some participants express a fondness for characters like Daenerys Targaryen and Arya Stark from the Song of Ice and Fire series, emphasizing their development and strength.
  • There are mentions of various weapons associated with mythic characters, such as Excalibur and Gungnir, with some participants clarifying their origins and significance.

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Participants express a variety of preferences and opinions, with no clear consensus on a single favorite character or interpretation. Disagreements arise regarding the portrayal of certain characters and the merits of different adaptations.

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Some discussions reference specific portrayals in films versus books, indicating differing interpretations and personal biases. The conversation also reflects a mix of nostalgia and contemporary views on fantasy characters.

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Readers interested in fantasy literature, character analysis, and discussions on adaptations in media may find this thread engaging.

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Greg started 2 threads about which sci-fi and fantasy universe you'd like to live in. Yet (curiously) I only see one thread about favorite sci-fi characters. So...

Who is your favorite character from a Swords+Sorcery or Fantasy mythos?

My "ancient mythos" choice is: The Grey Mouser. (Can you guess why? :biggrin:)

My "modern mythos" choice is: Faith.

Curiously, one of Joss Whedon's favorite scenes in Angel is also mine. Guess which one?
(Although Spike wasn't my favorite character, James Marsters is far and away my favorite actor. His ability to portray totally different character types is brilliant -- he's like a modern Alec Guiness.)
 
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Probably have to say Boromir.
 
Kepler20f said:
Probably have to say Boromir.
Wow. I'd never have anticipated that choice. Why do you like Boromir? From the movie, or from the book?
 
Mostly the movie, as it brought a whole new depth to the character to see his facial expressions and the passion in his voice; and the heroism of his death was so much better than the book. But anyway, this article sums it all up for me (so I don't have to reinvent the wheel!) - just scroll down...
http://www.cracked.com/blog/4-movies-that-followed-wrong-character_p2/
 
Thousands...Strider, Tom Bombadil* and Denethor from LOTR
Diomed, Palamedes, Dedalus and Prometheus from Greek myths
Odin, Loki and Baldr from norse myths
Black, Lupin and Luna from Harry Potter series
Isis and Thoth from egyptian myths
A ton others from other novels (Polgara, Bartaemus etc..), mangas and animes (L, Kurama, Shikamaru)...

*Holey socks, I love that song...

P.S. I don't agree with anything that cracked article says...it reads like someone writing just for the sake of trolling but this view is probably warped in view of the trash about Potter written above.
 
Anomander Rake, Icarium, Jaghut Tyrant ----> Malazan series
Prometheus----> Greek mythos
Kaladin, Dalinar, Hoid ----> Stormlight archive
Lan, Rand, Galad ----> WoT
Verity, Chade ----> Farseer Trilogy
 
Pug in Magician Apprentice/Riftwar series

Caramon and Raistlin Majere in Dragonlance series
 
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Tyrion Lannister all the way
 
Elric.
 
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Oh, and if we're talking "modern" mythos, Wesley from Angel.
 
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Dunk, from The Hedge Knight. Because he both keeps his vows and obeys his heart.
 
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WannabeNewton said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drizzt_Do'Urden

I was absolutely obsessed with this character as a kid.
I escaped from the mental miasma/psychosis of D&D long ago -- shortly after Eclavdra had just recently made her first appearance. Was that before you were born? :biggrin:

For a while I was a bit fascinated by Eclavdra -- which is now a little embarrassing when I recall such ancient history.

Today, I'm rather surprised how much obsession for the Drow exists in many modern people (gamers, role-players, fantasy artists, novelists, etc).
 
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strangerep said:
Was that before you were born? :biggrin:

Haha yeah, about 16 years before.

strangerep said:
Today, I'm rather surprised how much obsession for the Drow exists in many modern people (gamers, role-players, fantasy artists, novelists, etc).

I was always into fantasy characters that were assassins. The idea of stealth combined with a slick arsenal of black cloak, daggers, bow+arrows, and multiple swords was my most favorite character setup in stories and games. So when I started playing the Elder Scrolls I latched onto the assassin Drow type and eventually found myself not paying attention in any of my classes due to my fervent reading of R.A. Salvatore novels. Sweet nostalgia :)

Forgotten Realms definitely had the best characters, settings, and general lore.
 
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Tarma and Kethry from the Vows and Honor series. their Granddaughter Kero is a close second.
 
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Corwin of Amber
Benedict of Amber
Conan of Cimmeria
 
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Lord Julius from Cerebus.
 
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Loki
 
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Khatti said:
Corwin of Amber
Benedict of Amber
Conan of Cimmeria

Whoops! I forgot Duncan McCleod
 
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Morgana Pendragon
Morgause LeFay
Mordred
Aggravaine Dubois
Nimueh
 
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Tom Bombodil
Fingolfin
Gorfindel
Dain the 1st (iron fist)
Gamling
Talos (Tiber Septim)
 
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Corwin of Amber.
 
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Galadriel. She's great in the books, but she rocks in the movies. It was a role Cate Blanchett was born to play. In my opinion, one of the highlights in the film Battle of the Five Armies is when she faces down Sauron and the Nine in Dol Guldur.
 
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Rubidium_71 said:
Galadriel. She's great in the books, but she rocks in the movies. It was a role Cate Blanchett was born to play. In my opinion, one of the highlights in the film Battle of the Five Armies is when she faces down Sauron and the Nine in Dol Guldur.
Everybody I know looks upon her and despairs.
 
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Noisy Rhysling said:
Everybody I know looks upon her and despairs.
just like ozimandius
 
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I'm not a fan of Harry Potter movies or books, but I'm a fan of Severus Snape!
I also like Dante from Devil May Cry 3 and 4, but the reboot Dante isn't as good.

P.S.
R.I.P. Alan Rickman
 
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I like the Lily-Snape, but not the James-Snape. He was a dick to almost everybody, and being a covert hero doesn't really require that kind of subterfuge.
 
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Miss McGonigle was cool.
 
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Daenarys Targaryen and Arya Stark, from the Song of Ice and Fire novels by George RR Martin.

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Young victimized girls mature into powerful women in a post-apocalyptic world struggling with magic, dragons and seasons out of whack.
 
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"The smaller the girl, the bigger the kick-ass." Collected Sayings of River Tam.
 
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