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halfwest.livejournal.com) wrote in ways_back_room2005-07-29 05:13 am
Self-summary a la Gorlim
I tried to do a summary that got to all characters involved in this plot, but I realized that that includes at least four characters Gorlim has never met (Roy and Jack and Mercutio and Holmes) and a good deal of plot Gorlim doesn't know about (Ramon's guilt trip a la Arithon, the truth-telling of 24 characters, and -- if I understand correctly -- Ramon's intentions to use the sword for any number of nefarious purposes), and that's a LOT. About half way through, I realized it's a little too much for me to do all the characters justice. So y'all are gonna have to do your own summarizing, because this one is beyond me. But I CAN give you Gorlim's angle, with links I kept in from the failed attempt at complete summarizing.
It all begins... sort of... when Gorlim sells hissoul sword to the devil Ramon, whom he believes to be an antiques dealer. Ramon pays him $5,000 for it. Unfortunately, Andres recognizes Gorlim's sword in Ramon's possession. Hestia assists in avoiding a breach of security.
Gorlim is berated for his stupidity by Andres, who gets frustrated and leaves. And what does he do? He tells Castle about the sword. And eventually, about the fact that it's GORLIM'S sword. He also extends the warning to Jack.
Taking a brief detour into another plot, Gorlim teases Asar-Suti and introduces Gil to juniper-centric Dorthonion cuisine. The important thing, however, is that Sooty gives Gorlim a new sword.
Before the clouds of DOOM move in completely, Gorlim apologizes to Eilinel about attacking Castle and getting himself thrown into the cells.
Back in the bar, Andres apologizes and there is much fluff. Enjoy it while it lasts, folks. You won't see it again for a while.
Asmodean gives Gorlim an Idea. Specifically: Solve the Ramon problem by casting a Binding Spell to prevent him from using the sword to harm anyone. Asmodean professes an inability to perform the necessary magic, so...
Gorlim tries to hire a wizard. No wizards show up to answer his advertisement, but 106 comments worth of plot comes to fruition. First: Random comes to chat and tells Gorlim that he slept with Andres. Rather than do the 'jealous lover' thing, Gorlim welcomes Random to their strange little family. And yes, he means it. Second: Ramon Salazar comes for a snark, apparently suspecting Gorlim's intentions for the advertized binding spell. The encounter seems to be edging towards violence when Eilinel shows up. Rather than endanger her in any way, Gorlim (showing miraculous self-constraint) takes Eilinel and leaves Ramon's company. Third: Lee Castle appears radiating nothing but venomous dislike for Gorlim. Gorlim returns the sentiment. Bizarrely, they end up managing something like a civil conversation... involving worldwide nuclear annhilation. Fourth: Andres tries to convince Gorlim to give up his fix-it project with... absolutely no success whatsoever. Gorlim delivers a stirring explanation about honor and whatnot, but Andres remains miffed and stalks off.
For a plethora of reasons, Gorlim breaks up with Andres. It is short, simple, and basically as angst-free as a breakup gets. There is also minor chatting with Random.
After spending the night standing around by the lake, Asmodean shows up with aptly-timed music. Asmodean explains the Wheel of Time to Gorlim, who counters with enough weird doom to push Asmodean over the psychotic edge. Gorlim's reaction could well be taken as evidence of having spent time with plenty of inbred Elves in the past; but Asmodean departs through a magical portal before it becomes clear whether Gorlim's approach is effective.
And THEN there is the angst. There had to be the angst. This is GORLIM, after all. Determined as he is to be resolute and capable in the eyes of... well... just about everyone else, really... how can you resist a big purple kitty?
Then along comes Random. And they talk. A LOT. Gorlim attempts to explain the Andres thing while at the same time making it clear that it was NOT because Random slept with him. Gorlim actually gets demonstratively protective of Random, and is surprised when he meets with no objections to this. Though he's trying very hard to avoid playing the 'pity me' card, he does tell Random about his trouble with suicidal dreams. They reach some kind of understanding and end up sitting by the lake together.
Later that evening, Gorlim continues his quest to find a wizard who can solve the problem of Ramon Salazar by advertising in redtext. This time, someone answers his advertisement. And, oh fortunate happenstance, it's Tim (who, the reader may recall, was himself recently embroiled in a terrorist-weapons scam). He offers to find someone in the Milliways wizarding community who can help out. Gorlim hands over Ramon's receipt, plus a few other items connected to the sword, and thus the deal is done.
Then Asmodean reappears. They discuss nightmares, vampires, magical illusions, the end of one world, the beginning of another, and ultimately accomplish nothing. In short, this has got to be one of the strangest friendships in Milliways.
It all begins... sort of... when Gorlim sells his
Gorlim is berated for his stupidity by Andres, who gets frustrated and leaves. And what does he do? He tells Castle about the sword. And eventually, about the fact that it's GORLIM'S sword. He also extends the warning to Jack.
Taking a brief detour into another plot, Gorlim teases Asar-Suti and introduces Gil to juniper-centric Dorthonion cuisine. The important thing, however, is that Sooty gives Gorlim a new sword.
Before the clouds of DOOM move in completely, Gorlim apologizes to Eilinel about attacking Castle and getting himself thrown into the cells.
Back in the bar, Andres apologizes and there is much fluff. Enjoy it while it lasts, folks. You won't see it again for a while.
Asmodean gives Gorlim an Idea. Specifically: Solve the Ramon problem by casting a Binding Spell to prevent him from using the sword to harm anyone. Asmodean professes an inability to perform the necessary magic, so...
Gorlim tries to hire a wizard. No wizards show up to answer his advertisement, but 106 comments worth of plot comes to fruition. First: Random comes to chat and tells Gorlim that he slept with Andres. Rather than do the 'jealous lover' thing, Gorlim welcomes Random to their strange little family. And yes, he means it. Second: Ramon Salazar comes for a snark, apparently suspecting Gorlim's intentions for the advertized binding spell. The encounter seems to be edging towards violence when Eilinel shows up. Rather than endanger her in any way, Gorlim (showing miraculous self-constraint) takes Eilinel and leaves Ramon's company. Third: Lee Castle appears radiating nothing but venomous dislike for Gorlim. Gorlim returns the sentiment. Bizarrely, they end up managing something like a civil conversation... involving worldwide nuclear annhilation. Fourth: Andres tries to convince Gorlim to give up his fix-it project with... absolutely no success whatsoever. Gorlim delivers a stirring explanation about honor and whatnot, but Andres remains miffed and stalks off.
For a plethora of reasons, Gorlim breaks up with Andres. It is short, simple, and basically as angst-free as a breakup gets. There is also minor chatting with Random.
After spending the night standing around by the lake, Asmodean shows up with aptly-timed music. Asmodean explains the Wheel of Time to Gorlim, who counters with enough weird doom to push Asmodean over the psychotic edge. Gorlim's reaction could well be taken as evidence of having spent time with plenty of inbred Elves in the past; but Asmodean departs through a magical portal before it becomes clear whether Gorlim's approach is effective.
And THEN there is the angst. There had to be the angst. This is GORLIM, after all. Determined as he is to be resolute and capable in the eyes of... well... just about everyone else, really... how can you resist a big purple kitty?
Then along comes Random. And they talk. A LOT. Gorlim attempts to explain the Andres thing while at the same time making it clear that it was NOT because Random slept with him. Gorlim actually gets demonstratively protective of Random, and is surprised when he meets with no objections to this. Though he's trying very hard to avoid playing the 'pity me' card, he does tell Random about his trouble with suicidal dreams. They reach some kind of understanding and end up sitting by the lake together.
Later that evening, Gorlim continues his quest to find a wizard who can solve the problem of Ramon Salazar by advertising in redtext. This time, someone answers his advertisement. And, oh fortunate happenstance, it's Tim (who, the reader may recall, was himself recently embroiled in a terrorist-weapons scam). He offers to find someone in the Milliways wizarding community who can help out. Gorlim hands over Ramon's receipt, plus a few other items connected to the sword, and thus the deal is done.
Then Asmodean reappears. They discuss nightmares, vampires, magical illusions, the end of one world, the beginning of another, and ultimately accomplish nothing. In short, this has got to be one of the strangest friendships in Milliways.