Aw, they're just trying to throw our sniffers off the trail.
It's Shadrack. :pleased:
Wellllll......
Mordack was turned into fire and then extinguished, Manannan was turned into a cat and placed in a burlap bag (and is presumably still there :P), and Alhazred is safely locked in a cell in the Castle of the Crown.
It's Shadrack. :yes:
This is all based on the assumption that the cloaked man who appeared in front of Rosella was Shadrack....
This is all based on the assumption that the cloaked man who appeared in front of Rosella was Shadrack....
I never stated such assumption, only saying if they are under the effect of the same spell, why are they (or /is he if the spell on both childeren is cast by the same person) casting it in different ways and why did it took quite a while to get a hold on Alex and not on Rosella?
As for the dramatic effect, wouldn't it even be more dramatic to have both cast in public? Also I imagine for the people of the Green Isle it has a greater effect to see their king, their saviour, beeing enchanted then the kings sister. So that argument I do not buy :-\
"After the defeat of his brother Mordack at the hands of King Graham of Daventry, Manannan was never seen or heard from again and his fate remains unknown. It is quite possible that the sack remains in Mordack's castle containing the remains of a cat. It is also possible that the cat, Manannan, was able to escape by clawing his way out. It is even possible that he has been able to affect a cure for his feline condition. And, if this is true, then Manannan may well be hiding someplace plotting his revenge. The fact that nothing had been heard of either Hagatha or Mananann since Graham destroyed their brother Mordack is likely a bad sign."-King's Quest Companion, 2nd Edition
He just picked one hell of a time to do it.That's because he's one hell of a villain! Here here!
I also want to add that in the video on the main page, there is a scene where you see 3 figures in black robes flying through some sort of worm hole. Perhaps it's Mordack, Mannanan, and Shadrack?
If you remember in KQ5, Crispin mentions something along the lines that Mordack is a very powerful wizard, and that maybe Graham didn't actually kill him.Hmm, don't think he actually says that, I can go check later...
I also want to add that in the video on the main page, there is a scene where you see 3 figures in black robes flying through some sort of worm hole. Perhaps it's Mordack, Mannanan, and Shadrack?
I believe those are the fates from KQ7, but I could be wrong.
Not very successfully, I have to say. I mean, was anyone playing the game really fooled by that?
Never got that either. Or why Edgar just kind of turns around looking defeated during the fight just to get zapped.
Hehehe...
The intro is a stunning piece of work...
But... why didn't Valanice at least check on Alexander after he fell, at least for a pulse?
That's the only thing that keeps striking me as a little odd.
Me... I think it's all a side effect of the spell that turned Alex into a fly.
...Okay... not really.
It's not like they climbed into bed together to take a quick nap.LOL! My eyes are watering, I'm laughing so hard!
In the same room, even same bed for convenience sake---yeah I suppose I can see that. But holding hands? Why not just go the extra step and put Alexander's hand on Rosella's crotch?Oh my gosh, what are you guys doing to me? :D LOL, I'm laughing so hard my family is giving me creepy looks...
In the same room, even same bed for convenience sake---yeah I suppose I can see that. But holding hands? Why not just go the extra step and put Alexander's hand on Rosella's crotch?Oh my gosh, what are you guys doing to me? :D LOL, I'm laughing so hard my family is giving me creepy looks...
EDIT: Can someone post a picture of said hand-holding? My sister wants to see. ;P
http://science.howstuffworks.com/genetic-science/twin1.htmThough understand that example is of identical twins, basically clones from a single egg and a single s****. (identical twins are always two males, or two females) as in biological identical. So it wouldn't actually apply in the case of Alexander and Rosella. If we were talking real world...
Well, we are also shown and told in previous king's quests that personality wise the "twins" aren't really all that similar either.
Alexander is more like his father, Rosella is more like her mother.
In the expanded universe material
She turned Edgar down at first,She had to turn him down, as the narrator says, it was either her father or edgar. She nearly jumped into it. "Hunk of man flesh" however it described it, but knew her father came first. Actually rosella isn't as selfish in KQ4 as she was in KQ7. Just look at her diaologue between her and the seven dwarves, and her willingness to help everyone.
instead choosing a (relatively) minor noblewoman from KolymaHmm, I think it was established she's the daughter of the prince of Kolyma? That's more than minor isn't it?
I'd argue it's the other way around.That's how the Omnipedia makes it sound. "Where Rosella takes after her more adventurous and outspoken father, Alexander's quieter and more reserved personality reflects both Valanice's influence..."
She's the daughter of a prince and a miller's daughter or something, right? Maybe the lowborn mother lowered her status a little?Quoteinstead choosing a (relatively) minor noblewoman from KolymaHmm, I think it was established she's the daughter of the prince of Kolyma? That's more than minor isn't it?
its basically taken from rumplestiltskin reference isn't it?Huh?
The invitations were sent out, and the whole kingdom turned out for the celebration. From every corner of Daventry the maidens came. Short and tall, slender and plump, fair and dark, pretty and plain. There were maidens from all stations of life, from Dukes' and earls' daughters to the village goose girl and the scullery maid from the castle kitchens. They all had but one thing in common: They greatly admired the handsome King, and were eager to catch his eye. Word had spread that the King was looking for a bride, and they were all thrilled at the prospect of marrying the charming Graham.
For two days the celebration wore on, and though he tried to be cheerful, Graham gradually became somber. None of the maidens he had met quickened his pulse. One maid squinted, another triped over everything in sight. Another was too coy, and the one after her giggled constantly. They all had some fault, however small. It was with great relief that Graham saw his guests ride away at then end of the celebration. He retired to his room to reflect gloomily.
"My kingdom is home to hundreds of lovely maidens," he mourned. "Why is there not one among them who touches my heart and my dreams."
Ya Cedric and Coignice. But ya I think her status is actually higher than Grahams.
As for the KQ world? I would not be surprised if they had the feeling of "something missing." I could see Rosella, hope magnet she is, believing Alexander was alive and would come back even if/when Graham and Valanice could no longer do so. It could also explain why she believed this slave boy in tattered clothing so easily. Likewise, it could also be why "Gwydion" could feel in his heart the Oracle's story was true, even if that mean his whole life was false.I've even read of twin's psychically (kinda) knowing whether or not the other was alive. Rosella probably knew for certain that Alexander was alive, despite the fact that eventually their parents gave up.
've even read of twin's psychically (kinda) knowing whether or not the other was aliveRight, I know what your referring to, although that's going into the realm of psuedoscience. I can't think of any credible scientists that acknowledge "psychics"... :p Psychic twins in a fantasy world, anything can happen. But in real life, erm... I'm a bit skeptical, and I'd personally avoid using examples of "pseudoscience" to try to explain how it might work in a fantasy setting... :p Better to just say, it would be interesting from a "fantasy perspective"... No offense to anyone out there that believes in psychics... Its just difficult for my scientific background.
One nice thing about the world of Daventry versus the real world in that time period is that status doesn't seem to be as much of an issue.
Quote've even read of twin's psychically (kinda) knowing whether or not the other was aliveRight, I know what your referring to, although that's going into the realm of psuedoscience. I can't think of any credible scientists that acknowledge "psychics"... :p Psychic twins in a fantasy world, anything can happen. But in real life, erm... I'm a bit skeptical, and I'd personally avoid using examples of "pseudoscience" to try to explain how it might work in a fantasy setting... :p Better to just say, it would be interesting from a "fantasy perspective"... No offense to anyone out there that believes in psychics... Its just difficult for my scientific background.
In anycase, actually where I've heard these stories, it was always with "identical twins". I don't think I've read one example in fraternal twins (as in non-identical).
Although "identical" twins are not necessarily complete "identical".
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/11/health/11real.html
http://www.pnas.org/content/102/30/10604.full
Well there was that Lindsey Lohan movie...
Well it depends on royalty system.Should Elizabeth II die, the crown will go directly to her son, Charles, Prince of Wales. Skipping generations would be illegal. :P
For example the Queen is the Queen of England right now because she has the royal blood connection, whereas her husband does not. So he's lower class than her. If she dies, not sure does it pass onto the prince of Wales? Who is the prince of wales right now? I remember hearing that it will probably skip Prince Charles to one of his sons, Harry I think.
Should Elizabeth II die, the crown will go directly to her son, Charles, Prince of Wales. Skipping generations would be illegal.I'm pretty sure this is true. The only other possibility that I can think of is that Elizabeth II's husband (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) would retain his current position. But that doesn't really make sense, because he is not actually King, he just happens to be married to the Queen.
Unless, of course, there's a reason someone can't accept the crown (usually religion, though I think there are a few other excluding factors).
I've considered this. :P Dowager prince, perhaps? :) It's not a situation that's ever come up before. :PQuoteShould Elizabeth II die, the crown will go directly to her son, Charles, Prince of Wales. Skipping generations would be illegal.I'm pretty sure this is true. The only other possibility that I can think of is that Elizabeth II's husband (Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh) would retain his current position. But that doesn't really make sense, because he is not actually King, he just happens to be married to the Queen.
It's been ages since I read the succession laws in the Bill of Rights and the Act of Settlement, but I thought there were a few others? :P
Apart from that, I can't think of any other reasons why someone who is in line to the throne would be barred from inheriting - unless, of course, they are born out of wedlock.
I believe it's said somewhere that he was but a peasant but eventually became a page, then a squire, then a knight, then a kingThat's what was said in the Silver Lining IIRC, at least in the demo version.