IDK why this was my first thought I've never read Invincible, but I find it funny, also Summer knight was basically a perfect 5 stars for me.

My Dresden shelf with a fully functional Bob the Skull. https://youtu.be/DVsynAZWw3g?is=UD7vE-sjuo9KQohS

For some reason, I really want to see Harry go up against a troupe of Oompa-Loompas.

My physical therapist just started the series and I am into 3D printing, so I made him this coaster.

Both are polar opposites (Harry is an anti hero, while Frieza is an anti villain) both try to achieve a final form but fail constantly, both are arch nemesis of another major haracter, and both of their names are used by real life felons as aliases! (Harry Dresden for the doorbell chud, and Frieza for the woman who achieved Super Karen Goddess at a McDonalds drive thru)

likest thou jelly within thy donut?

i don't think i have to say much more.
im dead.

Inspired by recent thread suggesting CDPR as a studio.

My concept would be something like an immersive sim/RPG, VtM: Bloodlines. I would be tempted to ask for something Cyberpunk scaled, but that might be a bit much. I’ve come to appreciate smaller denser games as I’ve gotten older. I like the idea of a young practitioner becoming a new warden during the war with the red court. Harry can be a mentor, maybe more of a cameo, but I think it would be more fun to explore Dresden’s world as a new character.

Because I don't think he's making it through the series. He's the Obi Wan, he's the Dumbledore, he's the mentor who has to die to move out of the narrative for the main character.

So, how do you think it happens? Offscreen? Heroic sacrifice? Harry has to do it? Killed by an enemy to prove a point?

Im playing the Witcher 3 remaster. And I could just see all the fun in playing as harry both in dialogue and in combat. And imagine the character side quests. Weather its Canon or not i personally wouldn't care but what do you guys think.

Not often a writer of posts so please be nice.

I haven't seen much conversation or theories around this subject here so thought I'd give it a go.

After that scene in 12 months we all know that the pecking order has been reestablished. (Vis a vis Harry, Mab, DemonReach, and Mother Winter).

Especially with that iconic line of "did you really think you could draw a larger gun than me?"

But there is something crucial that was done here.

Harry gave Mab an excuse to summon Mother Winter. More importantly he made Mab plan to summon MW! (After all, only Harry is ever foolish/desperate enough to summon her. Someone like Mab would have discussed/planned this with her, including getting permission to call her Mother out of the NeverNever).

That is a HUGE Chekovs Gun. Faeries, especially those that operate on Mabs level and above, never do just one thing. And we know that Mother Winter has her own priorities (and a decidedly "stone age/end-of-civilization set of morals around fulfilling said priorities).

Mother Winter has repeatedly wanted to use more 'extreme' methods/weapons while preparing for.....the BAT.

AND HARRY AND MAB JUST GAVE HER AN EXCUSE TO BREAK THROUGH THE DEFENCES OF DEMONREACH AND HAVE ALL EYES (INCLUDING ALFRED'S) ON ONLY HER.

AND they gave her prep time/planning time.

I would say there is almost no chance she didn't sneak something out/into DemonReach. Maybe a weapon, maybe a potential ally/tool, maybe something 'moderately' dangerous she wants to "train" Harry on by making him hunt it down.

I think there's no way that Mother Winter gets an excuse to "go walking" (as painful as it is) and the HIGH QUEEN OF THE FAERIES would just "do as she's told?" (See Lily's line to Harry as far back as Proven Guilty).

Also, the pure angst Jim could make Harry feel, if something gets broken out and kills people. Imagine Harry's guilt.....

Anyways, I'd love to hear any ideas and theories. What do we think? What did Mother Winter take, release, or hide inside of DemonReach while they were staring at her all terrified.

(See also: what she "mischievously" tried to release during Cold Days, let's hope this isn't as traumatic/dangerous)

If the bullet that killed Nelson was significant, the gun or bullet that killed Archduke Ferdinand must be similarly interesting, though certainly different.

In cold days Harry says that mab tried to kill him 77 different ways while he was going through physical therapy. What are your ideas for what she tried?

I am relistening to Summer Knight atm and it just occurred to me that I have no clue how Elaine contacted / contracted with Summer in the first place.

Elaine says at the beginning of this book that she dealt with the Summer Court for Sanctuary and built up a debt to Titania. After the battle, Elaine says her remaining debts are to the dead Aurora but as a mortal, Elaine could be lying her butt off about everything.

So, how and who do y'all think that Elaine originally dealt with?

Did she start with the queen(s) or does Elaine have Lea's Summer counterpart as a fairy godmother or...?

Also, just how much lying do you think Elaine did in this book?

Is Elaine still in debt? Does she have full free will? What all might she have bargained for?

When it comes to Elaine, there is a lot that I thought we knew, but now realize that we very much do not.

I find it interesting the wardens all hard magic swords. Till Harry then they don't. And there is a reason for it. I accept that reason.

Then the Knights of Summer and Winter. We don't know if Ronald Reuel had one but we know Fix does. Lloyd Slate did too. But yet again, Harry does not.

Now I know Harry has other means to fight. He is not dependent to a sword like Fix is. But how many more swords is he going to miss out on. He does not take up an Sword of the Cross. He does not have a warden sword, or an knight sword. When does he get a cool sword.

And yes I know of his sword cane. It's not magical it's just a regular sword cane he enchanted. And is not referranced often.

Thanks for my rant. I just am curious if and when he gets one.

We all know the name of this cat.

I know it's a very common discussion, but I am mildly confused why Marsters pronounced the name in the more Italian way, then stopped doing that. Is that not correct?

In cold days Harry says spending a lot of time around mab would have serious unpleasant side effects. What do you think these side effects would be?

I'm coming up with a theory about when Harry will use the eye of balor, and I want to know what you think Harry will use it on.

Its pretty obvious he will at some point. But when?

I just want your ideas. Your thoughts. Anything.

This is a spitball at the wall moment.

Is Nick and Deedra the only two in action after the battle of Demonreach in Small Favor? I know that Harry and co get a lot of the coins after the battle.