Re: Scathach the Iron Shrew

From: John Hughes <nysalor_at_...>
Date: Sun, 14 Mar 2004 23:56:22 +1100


There's a thread on Wiki about Scathach.

I like the general feel of Oliver's character, but do we need another Vingan? If Broyan has a habit of taking year-wives for alliance purposes, Scathach is most likely the sister or daughter of a needed ally among the Volsaxi or nearby. I suppose she could be a Vingan tribal leader, but then its unlikely she's be a 'mere' steadmistress. I've previously suggested mainstream Ernalda - Orendana with perhaps a low-level Kev gift. And she should be cattle rich.

In fact, it could be her herds that prompted her alliance/marriage. If so, what did she get of this - either personally or for her family?

As for her *real* name, I've previously suggested Scathach the Cupbearer, which has all sorts of overtones. Not that anyone ever calls her that, except to her face.

John

> In message <007101c40971$b2690d00$9f42a18e_at_computer> "Oliver Bernuetz"
writes:
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> >Scathach
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> [snip]
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> Great character.
>
> That's exactly the sort of character I was thinking of to create
> opposition to Broyan within WW although I hadn't gone as far as the
> tragic backstory. Only thing I would add is that she suspects that
> the whole affair will end in disaster but stays out of duty. Not a
> prophesy, just a feeling based on her opinion of Broyan.
>
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