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Mithfânion
February 8th, 2002, 02:18 AM
I've recently enjoyed some books with characters in them that were quite mysterious. They usually have an aura of superhuman power, or in any case, something that most others can't do. Naturally their origins are not revealed until the later stages of a book or series. Alaan from Russels The One kingdom is one, and GRR Martin has several of these very mysterious characters. There's also the Fool in Hobb's Farseer and Tawny Man books.
Any others?
Rob B
February 8th, 2002, 02:57 AM
Erkose in Moorcock's Eternal Champion saga. Though I've only read
Von Bek, Elric, & Hawkmoon so far.
Bardos
February 8th, 2002, 05:15 AM
Heh. Erekose is not so much veiled in mystery, if you read the stories about him. http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/wink.gif
Erikson has some mysterious characters. I'm reading Memories of Ice now, and there is a certain standard bearer there.... hmmm....
Vitriol
February 8th, 2002, 05:18 AM
Gandalf, I s'pose.
Cadfael
February 8th, 2002, 05:40 AM
The Man in Black... Dark Tower
Randall Flagg... Various King books (sorry FF http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif)
Alannon... The Shannara Books
saintjon
February 8th, 2002, 07:59 AM
The Malevoiy and Khory Bannefin from the Shadow War trilogy. Jarlaxle from the Drizzt books. Sister Anne from Crown of Stars.
Warewolf
February 8th, 2002, 09:37 AM
Thom Merrelin (sp?) from WoT. There's something going on there and I have my suspicions...I suppose I'll find out by the end of the series http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif
AuntiePam
February 8th, 2002, 10:56 AM
The Shrike from Hyperion. Far as I'm concerned, he could have had his own book.
Mithfânion
February 9th, 2002, 06:09 AM
I've heard much about the Shrike, and the Hyperion Cantos for that matter. Is there a bit of a Fantasy streak to this SF work? I see it recommended sometimes, and the Shrike is apparently quite intriguing. What sort of being is he like?
Bond
February 9th, 2002, 06:39 AM
Thom Merillin? I guess he is mysterious in a way, but practically all the characters in WoT come off as mysterious at one point or another. http://www.sffworld.com/ubb/smile.gif
My choice from WoT would be Verin. From book one to now she still hasn't given up all her secrets and she's mentioned quite often.
Also noteworthy is Mazrim Taim. Need we bring up the seemingly endless debate about his true identity?
[This message has been edited by Bond (edited February 09, 2002).]
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