The Eye of Anubis: OOC Thread

Rock of the Fraternity · Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:38 pm

Let's see if I can properly identify the deities who claim we're "speaking by their will". Ahem.

Charles - Bast.

Devereux - Thoth.

Edmund - Amunet.

Lia - Serket.

I have to admit, the only one I'm fairly certain about is Serket, because of the scorpion headdress. ^^; Bast, I picked because of the feline aspect of the goddess. It fits, though, seeing as Bast was a protector of pharao, and we now all know that Charles is a secret agent for the Dementlieuse government. Amunet, I'm basing on the feather headdress. Amunet is specifically described as wearing a feather on her head to signify her control over air, and she's a pretty nurturing type - for an ancient goddess. Kind of suits Edmund, don't you all think? As for Devereux and Thoth, well ... Just going with a hunch, here.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:47 pm

And Tomas don't need no stinkin' sponsor, cuz he can speak for his ownself.

The advantages of secret divinity!

Rock of the Fraternity · Thu Jun 04, 2009 1:49 pm

Maybe nobody wanted to claim he spoke for them because he didn't make the DC ...? Sorry, Doc. ^^; No offense intended whatsoever, 'kay?

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 2:59 pm

Rock wrote:Maybe nobody wanted to claim he spoke for them because he didn't make the DC ...? Sorry, Doc. ^^; No offense intended whatsoever, 'kay?

No, seriously, I think he doesn't need a divine sponsor because he's got a divine spark in him already. Hence the interviewer's interest in him.

DocBeard · Post by **DocBeard** » Thu Jun 04, 2009 4:45 pm

I assumed the same thing, Rock, don't worry about it. Nathan raises an interesting point but the whole 'Tomas is a potential god' thing could just be Devereaux being Devereaux, too.

DocBeard · Post by **DocBeard** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:15 pm

Whoops, sorry Nathan.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 2:22 pm

No problem. Also, I think support for my hypothesis (see previous two posts) has gone up considerably with this newest revelation.

The Whistler · Post by **The Whistler** » Fri Jun 05, 2009 8:48 pm

So, this idea was getting tossed around a little on IM last night: the EoA soundtrack! Let's say, for maximum creative latitude, that this hypothetical collector's item is a 2 CD set: one instrumental/classical (backing tracks for the inevitable movie adaptation, and such), and one modern/anachronous (the "inspired by the film" album). What tracks would you choose as the characters' themes? As the themes for various chapters, or events?

For example, this number has recently been reminding me of Otto in combat:

To my knowledge, it's the only Strauss polka with a part for hunting rifle.

Kaitou Kage · Post by **Kaitou Kage** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 12:50 am

I nominate "Rock You Like a Hurricane" by the Scorpions for Kuzan's battle music.

Nathan of the FoS · Post by **Nathan of the FoS** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 1:10 am

For Charles' "theme": Aupres de ma blonde

(It's a traditional favorite of French soldiers, dating from the 1600s.)

For fight music...well, that's harder.

I'd like to nominate Brothers in Arms by Dire Straits for the outro on the "anachronous" CD, though.

DocBeard · Post by **DocBeard** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:18 pm

My taste in music is perhaps a little, uh, childish for a Ravenloft CD. I just don't feel funky when listening to quartets for strings.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b-ASOLVNKaE <-The first song of that trio of pieces reminds me a lot of Lia, though, when frustrated with the universe. The last song(there are three) reminds me a bit of Tomas, while we're at it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOncbfWKM38 <- This is totally Khalil's theme song. Seriously every time I see him I think of it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sJCQ_BUksM <- This one sums up Tomas and Cavendish's relationship fairly well, at least from Cavendish's perspective. It makes a good 'Jervis from anyone else's view.' song too.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAm3KWiDPKU <- Tom Lehrer is one of the underrated geniuses of dark comedy, and this bit goes out to Charles and all math nerds everywhere. Lehrer's cheerful piano and grinning cynicism reminds me of Mssr. Martel and a bit of Otto-I know, Andre is King Cynic, but he's too passionate about it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX-q66lpGQM <- Here we have a song that resonates with Andre and his, um, unique relationship with spirituality a little better. Voltaire wouldn't be a bad "voice" for Cavendish, by the way.

More as I think of it.

Isabella · Post by **Isabella** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 5:43 pm

<- I always think of Lia when I hear this, though unfortunately there's too much story specific stuff in it for it really to be a good match.

<- While I prefer "Ballroom Blitz" for Charles' adventure, and the actual music I put in the post for the "soundtrack" version, this was the background music I liked to play while writing it.

<- For Phirzian fight music, it's hard to beat the Prince of Persia soundtrack.

<- If I was actually making the fight with Devereux and the Obelisks into a movie scene, I'd play something a little more low key, but this is something I associate with that fight.

<- This is the music I played for Guy's Room in the cutscenes.

<- Guess who.

lostboy · Post by **lostboy** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 7:49 pm

Whilst I suspect Sascha might have a secret penchant for a bit of Greensleeves, I think this might just be his theme -
Him - Beyond Redemption

Or maybe a bit of Sixx: AM (but just cos I love this video)
Life is Beautiful

NeoTiamat · Post by **NeoTiamat** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 8:32 pm

If memory serves, Spite and Malice actually sang some excerpts from the Loreley's song when you first met them. Obviously, we've had some music show up in EoA IC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsda4GJuzcQ - This is the other Lorelei song. The full version used for Book Six was a poem by Edgar Allen Poe, but a small portion of it was put into song form by Hocus Pocus.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-WWtoa9l6w - Cavendish is always a rich source of songs. This is from Book Four, though I changed the lyrics some.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W6WETNlwz4Q - For some reason, I always imagine Cavendish as sounding like Vincent Price. For that matter, they even look alike, or at least the younger Vincent Price. This is from Book Ten.

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And here's some music that I think just fits nicely but never showed up IC.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZ9hkRsN5Yg = Originally I was going to have this for the Fey Court, but more and more, Isy and I think this is just the theme song for the entire campaign (and for 2.0).

The Greatest Show Unearthed,
We Appear without a Sound,
The Darkest Show around,
We will leave you in a Daze,
Madness Murder Dismay...

It's the DMs' Theme Song, really.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ujzp9ffPwPM - Pretty good summary of Cavendish's motivations. Or the motivations he chooses to project, at any rate.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkRIbUT6u7Q - For Samael and the Conspiracy. Actually fits better than you'd think. It's comedic and ridiculous on the surface, but with a deep depth of cynicism.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-zEtAuKuUY - Samael to a T.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHni7hEWQ18 - Possibly for Lily, right before she began exploring alternative career paths. [Suggested by Isabella]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TytGOeiW0aE - For Sarari and Charles in Kamarn-Quse. Something about Charles and Tom Lehrer just fits together. [Also Suggested by Isabella]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UMmqQk66TXQ - Possibly Khalil prior to his recent epiphany?

Isabella · Post by **Isabella** » Sat Jun 06, 2009 10:55 pm

<- For Devereux, right at the Obelisk room in Kamarn-Quse.

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The Eye of Anubis: OOC Thread