Oooh! Something else I hope we see in AOD.

In ITA, when Jehenna and Lenamare are in Freehold trying to find out where The Book is, Jehenna mentions that Lenamare could send his other demons on a wide scan search, and Lenamare gives a listing of his more reliable demons. "I've only got two thirds, three seconds, and three firsts."

Will we get to meet these other demons in AOD, or the short stories? I wonder if he will send one of his other demons to find Tom? I still say Tom can break those master/slave links. What if he broke Lenamare's links to his other demons? Just stole them from him?

Regardless, it'd be interesting to get another account of Lenamare from another demon's viewpoint.

Not to take attention away from my most awesome idea of Lenamare's other demons showing up in AOD, and I may regret asking this, but...

How evil would you have to be for your overall evil levels to be OVER 100%?

Oh, oh! Another thought popped up!

Ok, I'll have to re-re-re-read the appropriate section, but I don't remember Lenamare and/or Jehenna actually mentioning Tom's new possible "status" to Hortwell/Trisfelt in THH. Now, I doubt Trisfelt would summon any demon, it's just not his forte', but Hortwell might. Since I'd like to see him and Zargoffelstan again, wouldn't it be a hoot if Hortwell attempted to summon Tom now?

D'Oh! You're right. I forgot about the balling (that just sounds dirty every time). And Hortwell is far too careful to do something so rash. Still, I think it would be funny. Maybe Zargoffelstan will cross paths with Tom again! Don't know why I like those two. I just think there's some interesting stories there.

Edit: And Tizzy, you're too concentrated. They can only take you in small doses! No one wants watered-down Tizzy.

Edited by user Thursday, December 31, 2015 6:28:57 PM(UTC)  | Reason: Not specified

So, in THH, Exador says, "Actually, things are much simpler now; there is nothing left to hide. The gloves are coming off. We are going to seize the book from Lenamare and the Council even if we have to flatten Freehold to do it."

This sounds as if all three are about the gear up and flatten Freehold sooner, rather than later. At the same time, The Inferno is preparing to depart for the Abyss, and the Nimbus is closing in. Lilith is currently reeling from her defeat, but she was using secret resources, not her public resources, so she's only inconvenienced. While timing is still nebulous, it appears there could be up to three assaults at around the same time, in different places. Exad'oh and company on Freehold, The Inferno on the Courts of Chaos, and Lilith on Mount Doom.

If Ramalama and friends attack Freehold in force, I can see Damien requesting support and help from Tom. Maybe Vaselle as well? I doubt Tom would be able to throw away Vaselle like Orcus did his warlocks. I doubt he'd send all his forces to help, but a few hundred D'orcs could make a difference.

If the Inferno approaches the Courts, they'll likely try to serve warrants, finding out about Tom and Mount Doom. There'll be questions on whether they'll treat with Sammael or Lilith. Could go a couple of different ways there, but end result is them headed toward Doom as well. Lilith is likely to coordinate an attack at the same time. Of course, they could just start attacking, in which case, they'd go up against everyone there at the time. Likely deadly to them, but I don't see that happening at the moment.

The Nimbus. That's an odd one. It appears they have a link there in Murgatroy, and may be able to cross over to the Abyss from there. Not sure, though. Guess it depends on if they force or trick Gastrope' to summon Tizzy. Or they could continue their search for Bess. Really sounds like they're zeroing in on Mount Doom, though.

Speaking of the Nyjyr Ennead, they just moved some forces, so they may be on the move as well. But will they focus on Astlan, or Tierhallon? Either way, it seems Bess and Tom are starting to circle each other, so they may be meeting up soon, possibly dragging Doom into their conflict.

And then there's Djinnistan. Exfoliant just declared war on the entire djinn race, as the djinn re-established relations with Doom. Will the djinn focus on Freehold, or Doom? I think for them, Doom is lower priority item. Exadoofus made himself very unpopular with them, so likely they'll concentrate more on Freehold.

Argh, so many questions!

Oh, oh! What if Tom and Talarius go to find Melissance at Smody's place, and the Inferno ends up there?

If T-A-G wants AOD to span a greater period of time, some of those pieces in play are going to have to slip their time tables or something.

Reading THH again...

Yeah, I don't think all of it is getting resolved in v3. Actually I know it won't because that's a big chunk of the rest of the book.

But there will be some big thunkings and booms.

On your line up, you forgot Schwarzenfürze. Now, true, she's not much of conversationalist, but if things got rough, she comes in handy.
If nothing else she adds an air of ... well something nasty....

So should we sell eau de Schwarzenfürze at perfume counters or market it to police and military personal?

I bet it could replace Mace pretty easily.

Which would be more painful, stun gun or eau de Schwarzenfürze.

BTW do you know what her name means? I wonder how many people caught that.

<jiggle>

That's funny. Yes, I'm thinking she's going to be VERY helpful once everyone sees the crew in Murgatroy. I'm thinking that's the most immediate confrontation. After all, the crew is just hanging out there with Gastropé. They can't stay there forever. Well, I suppose Schwarzenfürze could, but the rest of the puny mortals are going to have to eat. And there WILL be some kind of confrontation.

It will be interesting to see what Meat Maker and the other orcs do when Tal-Gor and Schwarzenfürze show up. Schwarzenfürze will probably see Hilda and "Gamos" for who they really are, but will she attack if they don't attack first? She's vicious, nasty, and stinky around the rear end, but she's not stupid, by any means.

Not to mention, how are they going to explain Damien to Jenn? <jiggle> ThAT'LL be an interesting conversation. Of course, they could just tell the truth...but Gastropé...I don't think he'll have the courage to do that. Damien doesn't really have a reason to lie to her, though. Just not sure about that. It could go either way.

Yes it will be a very joyous homecoming event.

Ripe with opportunities to watch Gastrope' squirm and turn different shades of gray. And for Jenn to freak out!

Ooh, I head about this book called "Fifty Shades of Gray" I wonder if it's about Gastrope'?

I think I'm going to see if I can get tickets for the event so I can see it up close.

You know that tormenting those two is one of my greatest joys!