Who is that Dark Stranger?

Fierce Deity · 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?

Koitis · 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.

Fierce Deity · 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.

Baggins · July 24, 2010, 05:44:32 AM

Or you might remember the letter in the chest in Alhazred's room by Shadrack.

Koitis · 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.

Fierce Deity · 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. $:-\$

Koitis · 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.

kindofdoon · 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

I'm sure I saw more concept art of this character, but I cannot locate it at the moment.

liggy002 · July 25, 2010, 11:08:11 PM

I guess Graham invited the King of Gondor to his wedding as well.

wilco64256 · July 26, 2010, 02:25:51 PM

He wasn't invited, just observing.

Fierce Deity · 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.

wilco64256 · 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.

Damar · 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...

Fierce Deity · 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.

wilco64256 · July 26, 2010, 07:10:48 PM

Sorry but you're wrong, it's actually a lobster monster. So close though.

KatieHal · July 26, 2010, 07:13:55 PM

"We have to go back, Valanice! We have to go back!"

Damar · 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!

kindofdoon · July 26, 2010, 09:07:07 PM

Kate, I like your new picture! I'm really excited to explore CBL!

Damar · 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!

wilco64256 · 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?

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Who is that Dark Stranger?