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As a former soldier, in clear open terrain, carrying approx 40 kilos of gear we where expected to be able to walk 5 kilometres an hour. We would do 40 kilometres in about 8 hours, with 10 minute breaks every hour. The thing is, even with the most comfortable, broken in boots, you get blisters...

Is this a private reading group, or can we all join in? :) :D

As you enter the ball, you see Baron Johan swinging his wife the Lady Elysia through a lively country jig. As the musicians increas the pace of their playing, so too do the two young lovers increase the pace of their dance, to the delight of all who watch.

Ahhh. The old 'original idea' conundrum. With the wealth of writing out there, it does seem to become more and more difficult to come up with a truly 'unique' idea, doesn't it? Your point about an assault rifle by any other name is solid, and I completely agree.

Steampunk is a derivative of Fantasy in and of itself, so I fail to see how it would NOT work. Obviously if your writing a 'Steampunk' novel, then yes, you will be chasing a Niche market. If your simply including elements, then theres no reason why it shouldn't succeed. A couple of examples...

Don't even get me started... *rage face* If you read the books first, you'll be disappointed. See thread here - http://mythicscribes.com/forums/film-television/294-thoughts-first-episode-game-thrones-hbo.html

Baron Johan awakens early on the morning of the new month, hoping the cursed rain has ceased. As his servants dress him, he is informed that is has. "Finally!" He exclaims. "Now we can get some work done! Summon my council to me." After a short while, the councillors begin to appear in the...

Name: Johan Alrecht Barony of Kingsfall Age: 21 Tenure: 6 Months Married to: Elysia Alrecht (A commoner) Children: nil Parents: Tormand (Father, Deceased), Alacia (Mother, in Mourning) Siblings: Roland, Jorge, both Elder brothers, both deceased. Current Heir: Nil Other Relatives...

Agreed. This is why I couldn't read the trilogy when I was reading the Magician trilogy at such a young age, the political interplay overwhelmed me. A couple of years later though, and it blew me away. Much like GRRM has done with his work. The politics is so indepth and convoluted it is a story...

Aside from being in the 8th grade in the Early 80's (I was being born...) I am in much the same boat. I was introduced through the Hobbit, and the first few books of the Wheel of Time Series. I LOVED the First trilogy of Feists, but the second series was even better. Then I picked up the books...

Glad I'm not the only one who gets riled up when tv shows mess with our beloved legends :)

I highly rate the Ghost series. The Orcs books are a fantastically fun read, because of the change up in protagonists. I highly rate a number of the Games Workshop authors actually. But that's because I'm a Warhammer Nerd :P

I frigging LOVE Arcanum. It's such a detailed world... I'mma go find it and re-install it now... Nox is also a good old game - fills me with Nostalgia. ANd of course, lets not forget the Mighty Fallout franchise :)

After his long ride home, Lord Johan sits down with his privy council, and his wife, and begins the new year. Many days and nights the council meets, until at last the figures add up, and everyone is satisfied. You hear rumours filtering through the grapevine that an old abandoned watchtower...

Personally, I can't stand the show, BECAUSE of the different takes they have on the Arthurian legends! :P I mean hell, Merlin was an old man by the time Arthur came into his kingship. But I'm a traditionalist, as my copy of le morte de arthur on my bookshelf will atest :P