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Title: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: koko_99_2001 on July 20, 2010, 04:35:10 AM
Ok, what are your thoughts? Who is the cloaked stranger? I'm really interested in knowing who you think it is!

And this is the guy that we find at the [spoiler]Ali's bookshop scene[/spoiler] and at the [spoiler]last cut scene after Graham's dream[/spoiler]. Are they one and the same? Are they two different? I really don't know!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: daventry on July 20, 2010, 04:44:26 AM
The one in Ali's Bookshop Store is the Genie Spying on Alixander.  :P

The one standing at the Window at the Isle of Mists is Edgar Spying on Graham.  ::)
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: koko_99_2001 on July 20, 2010, 04:52:28 AM
Quote from: daventry on July 20, 2010, 04:44:26 AM
The one in Ali's Bookshop Store is the Genie Spying on Alixander.  :P

The one standing at the Window at the Isle of Mists is Edgar Spying on Graham.  ::)

Except, we're playing Graham  :P
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 20, 2010, 04:56:47 AM
Well, I'm going out on a limb, so forgive me if I am missing something.

Back when the game was called Every Cloak Has a Silver Lining, I was wondering why a game about the Black Cloak Society had such a name. Then I saw the ending cutscene from Episode 1 and saw an interesting image. It showed a wizard in a black cloak and a wizard in a white cloak charging at each other. Then I started thinking about the former name of the game: Every Cloak Has a Silver Lining. I'm assuming the white cloaks are actually silver cloaks. I started to refer to the mysterious character as the Silver Cloaked Man. I may be wrong here, but it just seems like the Silver Cloak Society needs the help of the royal family. Maybe the family are descendants of the Silver Cloaks, and they need to help the other Silver Cloaks take on Shadrack. This is just my theory, but this is what I got out of the last cutscene.  
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: daventry on July 20, 2010, 05:19:56 AM
Quote from: koko_99_2001 on July 20, 2010, 04:52:28 AMExcept, we're playing Graham
Im still saying its Edgar  :suffer:
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 07:10:06 AM
What makes you think it's the Genie and/or Edgar?
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: daventry on July 20, 2010, 07:13:22 AM
I misread when Koko meant the Stranger Outside the Bookstore and got Confused with something else.  :P

Well it seems like Edgar.  ;D
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 07:17:26 AM
Haha, okay, but what about him seems like Edgar to you?
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 20, 2010, 07:23:05 AM
Quote from: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 07:17:26 AM
Haha, okay, but what about him seems like Edgar to you?

Does this mean he's on to something?  :o

It's probably because Edgar wanted to go with Graham, but Graham was like, "NO!!!". So Edgar puts a cape on, and follows Graham around. Am I right?
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Delling on July 20, 2010, 07:24:44 AM
??? He's sneaking around and not being himself! Very KQ4 Edgar... I mean sure his skin's not green but that gets old after a while. *rimshot*

...honestly, though, it could be that Edgar showed an interest in coming along and got turned down. That could imply that he might tag along in disguise anyway.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 07:28:32 AM
Haha, I almost added to my last post something to the effect of , "Not that I'm going to confirm or deny anyone's guesses" :) I'm just trying to find out why Daventry thinks it's Edgar! If someone says they think it's King Otar I'd be asking why they thought that too. :)

Requisite Suffer:  :suffer:
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 20, 2010, 07:35:27 AM
Quote from: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 07:28:32 AM
Haha, I almost added to my last post something to the effect of , "Not that I'm going to confirm or deny anyone's guesses" :) I'm just trying to find out why Daventry thinks it's Edgar! If someone says they think it's King Otar I'd be asking why they thought that too. :)

Requisite Suffer:  :suffer:

It's torture. You could be pulling us along to get us to think it's Edgar, and then it'll be somebody else. Placing my bets now: it's King Otar!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 07:38:33 AM
OR is it a trick question because for most of KQ7 Edgar WAS King Otar???  :suffer:
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 20, 2010, 07:40:47 AM
Now that you mention it, I think I'll just wait for Episode 2 to come out.  ::)
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: B'rrr on July 20, 2010, 08:24:52 AM
Black cloaked stranger is Emperor Palpatine ofcourse!

The other one is probably a grey Jedi *nods*

Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: waltzdancing on July 20, 2010, 08:57:59 AM
Or it could be a character we haven't met yet. It could be someone the POS team is going to introduce. I don't know.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 20, 2010, 09:37:50 AM
Quote from: waltzdancing on July 20, 2010, 08:57:59 AM
Or it could be a character we haven't met yet. It could be someone the POS team is going to introduce. I don't know.

I agree. I'm sticking with my original comment about him being from the Silver Cloak Society.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on July 20, 2010, 09:59:51 AM
You may be on to something here. I remember how the Arch Druid says that there is more at stake than just Graham's children, referencing some timeless battle between good and evil.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Baggins on July 20, 2010, 10:15:51 AM
If its Edgar, its also possible he is a member of the SCS, lol.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: B'rrr on July 20, 2010, 10:18:59 AM
Naw, Edgar is evil, for sure!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: waltzdancing on July 20, 2010, 10:47:35 AM
Egdar is not evil, just confused.  :P
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 10:48:03 AM
And quite often brainwashed. Poor guy!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on July 20, 2010, 11:01:10 AM
Yeah there's a lot of trauma in both Graham's immediate and extended family.  He himself probably has the least trauma out of everybody.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Delling on July 20, 2010, 11:28:25 AM
Quote from: waltzdancing on July 20, 2010, 10:47:35 AM
Egdar is not evil, just confused.  :P
Quote from: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 10:48:03 AM
And quite often brainwashed. Poor guy!
...and green...
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Dragonstorm on July 20, 2010, 02:54:02 PM
I think it might be Hagatha (cause theres no confirmation if she's alive or dead) or Manannan (possibly revenge cause he was never killed and possibly Hagatha or someone else found a way to change him back).

(Posted on: July 20, 2010, 04:52:57 PM)


Those who played King's Quest 2 and/or 3 you know what I'm talking about.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 02:54:54 PM
Dragonstorm--are you referring to the stranger at the wedding or the one who appears near the bookstore and pawn shop? We've mostly been discussing the latter. I asked because Hagatha or Mannanan seem more likely to be cursing people vs. observing, which is what we've seen the guy from the bookstore area do so far.

Come to think of it, 'dark stranger' in the thread title might be a misnomer!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Dragonstorm on July 20, 2010, 02:58:29 PM
possibly both (from my point of view)

(Posted on: July 20, 2010, 04:57:05 PM)


However I do not want to leap to conclusions.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 02:59:52 PM
Fair enough!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Haids1987 on July 20, 2010, 06:28:40 PM
It's Valanice.

Was she REALLY that concerned about her kids?  Is THAT why she was the only one who followed Alexander? ;P

Side note: 3000th post!  Maybe I'll have a par-TAY!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: B'rrr on July 20, 2010, 07:29:58 PM
grats on 3k, but no partey till you become omnipotent beeing! wrar!  ;)
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on July 20, 2010, 07:34:41 PM
I still think he looks like somebody straight out of Assassin's Creed.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 07:41:48 PM
Then Graham REALLY better watch his back!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Enchantermon on July 20, 2010, 08:13:43 PM
Quote from: KatieHal on July 20, 2010, 02:54:54 PMI asked because Hagatha or Mannanan seem more likely to be cursing people vs. observing, which is what we've seen the guy from the bookstore area do so far.
Manannan isn't likely to be doing anything except eating mice and using a litter box. :P

EDIT: On a completely unrelated side note, I just discovered that in mythology, there's a diety named Manannán mac Lir. Isn't Connor's last name MacLyrr, or something like that? Unrelated, I'm sure, but it's a funny coincidence.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: B'rrr on July 20, 2010, 11:02:46 PM
Mananananananan is Connors father! the plot thickens!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on July 20, 2010, 11:03:41 PM
Mananananananan is Connors father! the plot thickens!

You didn't see the bonus scene in Mask of Eternity where he shows up and cuts of Connor's hand?
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: B'rrr on July 20, 2010, 11:22:05 PM
I do not think I ever finished Mask of Eternity! think I was in the swamp at some point and then asked myself; why do I even bother?  :-\
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 21, 2010, 03:18:32 AM
Quote from: B'rrr on July 20, 2010, 11:22:05 PM
I do not think I ever finished Mask of Eternity! think I was in the swamp at some point and then asked myself; why do I even bother?  :-\

I don't know what it was that motivated me to play Mask of Eternity more than once, but despite all of the game-stopping glitches that annoyed the crap out of me, I rather enjoyed the game. I even liked Connor, despite him not being in the royal family. The only inconsistency I found with the game was that Connor was the only witness to the events that happened, so how were the people of Daventry absolutely sure that Connor was the hero when there was no indication outside of Connor's story?

Regardless of that though, I hope TSL makes some sort of reference to Connor or MoE.

Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Koitis on July 22, 2010, 01:00:16 PM
Well.  King Grahams Ultimate enemy, 'The Father', who was also an evil magic wielding cloaked man has not yet been dealt with any King's Quest games to date.  So he is my hope and my guess for the lead villain!  And as for the white cloaked man who follows graham.... I would have to guess that he is none other than Edgar.  Nothing more than educated guesses but i hope i nailed at least one!  ;D

Anyones thoughts on 'the father'?
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: adventurer210 on July 22, 2010, 01:07:52 PM
The team already said they are not using anything from AGDIs remake.  :)
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Koitis on July 22, 2010, 08:49:41 PM
Ahhh must have missed that.  Thats too bad!  Hopefully its still a character we are familiar with!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 23, 2010, 02:04:45 AM
Quote from: Koitis on July 22, 2010, 08:49:41 PM
Ahhh must have missed that.  Thats too bad!  Hopefully its still a character we are familiar with!

Have you ever played King's Quest 6?
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Koitis on July 23, 2010, 12:40:46 PM
I can play kings quest 6 with my eyes closed..... Well not quite, but yes I have played it countless times.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 23, 2010, 04:21:58 PM
Quote from: Koitis on July 23, 2010, 12:40:46 PM
I can play kings quest 6 with my eyes closed..... Well not quite, but yes I have played it countless times.

In that case, you probably remember a scene where Alhazred was writing a letter to a member of the Black Cloaks by the name of Shadrack. Shadrack is the villain in this game. I think the TSL team is even assuming that Shadrack was the leader of the Black Cloaks, which is a very common non-canonical assumption. 
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Baggins on July 24, 2010, 05:44:32 AM
Or you might remember the letter in the chest in Alhazred's room by Shadrack.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Koitis on July 24, 2010, 12:23:48 PM
I agree, that is the only villain that comes to mind.  I'm curious to know what Shadrack has against graham and his family.....  Aside from the destruction and defeat of many of his black cloak friends/underlings.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 24, 2010, 05:51:54 PM
It's not much of a theory because it's already been discussed by the developers, but he's probably linked to the prophecy, I'm sure. Mordack, Manannan, and Hagatha were related, so even though they were a part of the Black Cloak Society, their vengeance was more personal. Alhazred had plans for Cassima, and Alexander had foiled his plot. Shadrack seems to be the only one who isn't connected outside of the Black Cloak Society, so it's hard to tell why he wants to hurt the royal family.

I do have one theory for why he was after Alexander. Now that a majority (I'm assuming) of the Black Cloak members are disposed of, Shadrack may be trying to awaken an evil presence in Alexander. Alexander seems to be the only main character that has practiced dark magic in the series. I just feel uneasy about the place that Alexander went to in his dreams, and the fact that he has a history with the dark magic. But I'm probably wrong.  :-\ 
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Koitis on July 24, 2010, 11:26:37 PM
Certainly some interesting thoughts there, even if they turn out to be incorrect!  That would be quite the plot development.  Kudos for coming up with that possible twist.  I too am interested in Alexanders dark dream.  The landscape seemed slightly reminiscent of Ooga Booga land.  Just another observation, however unlikely it may be.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on July 25, 2010, 11:02:08 PM
I finally found the concept art from the old TSL site that I was looking for! This is the "dark stranger" (called "Ranger" on the site)

http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1747/rangera.jpg
(http://img203.imageshack.us/img203/1747/rangera.jpg)

I'm sure I saw more concept art of this character, but I cannot locate it at the moment.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: liggy002 on July 25, 2010, 11:08:11 PM
I guess Graham invited the King of Gondor to his wedding as well.   ;D
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on July 26, 2010, 02:25:51 PM
He wasn't invited, just observing.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 26, 2010, 03:39:35 PM
Quote from: wilco64256 on July 26, 2010, 02:25:51 PM
He wasn't invited, just observing.

He's a wedding crasher.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on July 26, 2010, 05:55:01 PM
Just a party crasher in general, I mean did you see how many happy gatherings he brought down in the movies?  Practically every time he shows up people get depressed and start fighting and / or dieing.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Damar on July 26, 2010, 06:12:01 PM
I thought he looked like the desert wanderer ghost from KQ VII.  Not that I think the dark stranger is the desert wanderer.  Just thought they looked alike.

Part of me wonders if this is Alexander.  The Arch Druid talked about Graham needing to go into the land of dreams to reach his children.  Doesn't seem too far fetched to think that it goes both ways and Alexander could be trying to make contact in the real world.  I'm not sure why, if that's the case, he doesn't reveal himself.  But maybe he can't actually interact since he's not really there.  Or maybe I'm just wrong.  That could be it too...
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on July 26, 2010, 07:06:14 PM
The more theories we create, the more likely one of us will be right. But they could throw a curve ball, and then we're all wrong, that's always a possibility. They'll pull a J. J. Abrams, and the whole family will find out that the Isle of Wonder has a strange magnetic field in the center of the island, and then a big crab monster will tear down Daventry. I'm calling it now.  ;) 
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on July 26, 2010, 07:10:48 PM
Sorry but you're wrong, it's actually a lobster monster.  So close though.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 26, 2010, 07:13:55 PM
"We have to go back, Valanice! We have to go back!"
;D
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Damar on July 26, 2010, 08:31:34 PM
Just when I was finally able to repress the memory of that horrific finale, Lost has forced itself back into my life!  Oh well.  I bet Cassima is Alexander's constant!

And silly me, I assumed the three headed shadow looming over Alexander during the ending animation was the three headed dragon.  Clearly it was the shadow of a lobster head and two lobster claws!  Don't I feel stupid!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on July 26, 2010, 09:07:07 PM
Kate, I like your new picture! I'm really excited to explore CBL!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Damar on July 28, 2010, 08:19:24 PM
You and me both!  That was the one disappointment I had when I first played Kings Quest VI.  I wanted to visit chessboard land!  It's about time those knights let humans in!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on July 28, 2010, 08:22:13 PM
Quote from: Damar on July 28, 2010, 08:19:24 PM
You and me both!  That was the one disappointment I had when I first played Kings Quest VI.  I wanted to visit chessboard land!  It's about time those knights let humans in!

Except Chessboard Land has been closed to the public yet again, did you see the news article?
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Damar on July 28, 2010, 08:41:31 PM
Yep I did.  Uppity Winged Ones ruin it for everyone!  Though I guess it wasn't entirely his fault...

Still, just knowing that Graham is somehow going to get in there has me pretty excited.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: KatieHal on July 28, 2010, 08:43:17 PM
Read all about it!  (http://www.postudios.com/fourwinds/iss02-article01-1.html)

Also the gate is locked in the Garden screenshot.

Hmmm, and yet there we see Graham inside anyways....dun dun duh!

And...that's odd, the title image is wrong now. Hmm...I'll see about getting that fixed.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Damar on July 28, 2010, 08:45:16 PM
And it looks like the clinging vines have something Graham might need!  They'll be fun to deal with, I bet.  I'm sure they're just as needy and clingy and abandonment-fearing as always.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Jethro McCrazy on July 29, 2010, 02:51:38 PM
Ok, played through the Silver Lining, and had some time to think.

With all these theories, and the noted lack of Cedric at the wedding, I can only assume that the cloaked figure is Cedric.  He is a dark wizard who was defeated by Crispin, much in the same way that Alex defeated Mananan. When Crispin died, the spell was undone, and he went to screw with Grahm and his family.

Or not.

I actually think there are two evil wizards at work. The spell cast on Mananan  that turned him into a cat was stated to only be able to be undone by the one who cast it, namely Alexander. This is why I believe Alex was possessed and forced to walk upstairs, instead of being cursed on the stop like his sister was. Shadrack enchanted Alex to force him to undo the spell on Mananan, and then Mananan cursed Alex and Rosella. I could be wrong, but I don't know why Alex would wander away otherwise.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on July 29, 2010, 03:01:16 PM
Quote from: Jethro McCrazy on July 29, 2010, 02:51:38 PM
With all these theories, and the noted lack of Cedric at the wedding, I can only assume that the cloaked figure is Cedric.  He is a dark wizard who was defeated by Crispin, much in the same way that Alex defeated Mananan. When Crispin died, the spell was undone, and he went to screw with Grahm and his family.

Wow, that would be awesome. The amont of Cedric hate on these boards is remarkable!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: GoneTooLong on July 31, 2010, 05:18:57 AM
Strangely familiar figure, observing other characters while holding a sign that says that the end is nigh? It could only be...Rorschach!
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on August 01, 2010, 11:33:42 PM
I found another piece of concept art of this guy. This concept art also identifies the "dark stranger" as "Ranger".

http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/691/rangero.jpg
(http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/691/rangero.jpg)
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on August 02, 2010, 03:26:56 AM
He's wearing a black cloak in that picture. Begs the question of whether the color of his cloak is relevant (whether he is with the Black Cloaks or the Silver Cloaks).
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: B'rrr on August 02, 2010, 03:53:17 AM
Maybe neither!

just that a cloak has a certain color doesn't mean that are automatically to a group that wears similar cloaks  ;)
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on August 02, 2010, 04:12:09 AM
Quote from: B'rrr on August 02, 2010, 03:53:17 AM
Maybe neither!

just that a cloak has a certain color doesn't mean that are automatically to a group that wears similar cloaks  ;)

I know, I'm just speculating. There's not much else to do until Episode 2 is released.  :-\
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: snabbott on August 02, 2010, 07:34:36 AM
Quote from: B'rrr on August 02, 2010, 03:53:17 AM
Maybe neither!

just that a cloak has a certain color doesn't mean that are automatically to a group that wears similar cloaks  ;)
Yeah, doesn't Crispin wear a black cloak in KQV? ...or maybe he's the secret leader of the Black Cloak Society!  :o
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on August 02, 2010, 08:17:45 AM
Quote from: snabbott on August 02, 2010, 07:34:36 AM
Quote from: B'rrr on August 02, 2010, 03:53:17 AM
Maybe neither!

just that a cloak has a certain color doesn't mean that are automatically to a group that wears similar cloaks  ;)
Yeah, doesn't Crispin wear a black cloak in KQV? ...or maybe he's the secret leader of the Black Cloak Society!  :o

And Rosella had to wear a black cloak in KQ7. Her falling into a coma is just a cover. She's really working for the Black Cloak Society. Is it any wonder that she's the only child who wasn't kidnapped by a wizard or a witch?  :suffer:
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: wilco64256 on August 02, 2010, 08:26:36 AM
Well she was "sort of" kidnapped by Lolotte repeatedly in KQ4.  Not quite the same as what Alexander went through but she did do some slave labor there.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on August 05, 2010, 11:51:09 PM
Quote from: Fierce Deity on August 02, 2010, 03:26:56 AM
He's wearing a black cloak in that picture. Begs the question of whether the color of his cloak is relevant (whether he is with the Black Cloaks or the Silver Cloaks).

That's not a cloak. A cloak goes all the way around the body - for example, what Shadrack was wearing in the intro movie. I would classify his garb as a cape.

Therefore I would speculate that his character is not involved with the whole silver/black cloak thing.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: Fierce Deity on August 06, 2010, 05:41:54 AM
Quote from: kindofdoon on August 05, 2010, 11:51:09 PM
Quote from: Fierce Deity on August 02, 2010, 03:26:56 AM
He's wearing a black cloak in that picture. Begs the question of whether the color of his cloak is relevant (whether he is with the Black Cloaks or the Silver Cloaks).

That's not a cloak. A cloak goes all the way around the body - for example, what Shadrack was wearing in the intro movie. I would classify his garb as a cape.

Therefore I would speculate that his character is not involved with the whole silver/black cloak thing.

I figure he's not a part of the Cloak Societies now, I just saw him in the game and had figured he was some sort of a wizard (transformation, at least) and came to the speculation that he belonged to the Silver Cloaks. I even saw the ending cinematic, and wondered why the stranger was watching Graham from outside after he had the vision of the prophecy and the war. I wasn't really basing my comment on anything factual, just a coincidental encounter. It's what was going through my mind at the time that I saw him in the game. 
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on August 06, 2010, 11:29:26 AM
Of course, I am just speculating as well.
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: TheReturnofDMD on August 06, 2010, 12:30:06 PM
To paraphrase Freud: "Sometimes a cloak is just a cloak."
Title: Re: Who is that Dark Stranger?
Post by: kindofdoon on August 06, 2010, 12:36:08 PM
Right, good point. Then again, it's not even a cloak in the first place, haha.