View Full Version : O Chul's Origin Story Speculation
Here's what we know
1. He have a high endurance points.
2. Judging by the cover, he was an army officer or house samurai (different uniform than other soldiers)
3. Sole Survivor of an attack (Hobgoblins' Shadows)
ThePhantasm
2012-01-23, 02:52 PM
You know your avatar doesn't show up correctly, right? It is too big.
I'm not sure how much we can necessarily tell about the story from the cover. See SoD as an example...
I'm not sure how much we can necessarily tell about the story from the cover. See SoD as an example...
You may want to elaborate on that statement for those who have either never read SoD (more's the pity, it sounds like an excellent read) or those who haven't read spoilers that explain your statement.
DrBurr
2012-01-23, 04:14 PM
We also know charisma is his dump stat and he was a fighter before being a paladin, likely this story will be about how he became a paladin
fergo
2012-01-23, 04:45 PM
I'd love to see an alternate side's opinion on the Azurite-goblin crusades. Of course what we've seen so far has been through the eyes of Redcloak: I'm not saying that it didn't happen, but it's obviously not the whole picture.
Savil
2012-01-23, 05:00 PM
Is it Miko on background of the cover? :smalleek:
Is it Miko on background of the cover? :smalleek:
It's not only about O Chul. Maybe we could see Hinjo's mother before she died (or she may die from giving birth to Hinjo) and the deadly decadent court of Azure City.
Flame of Anor
2012-01-23, 08:41 PM
We also know charisma is his dump stat and he was a fighter before being a paladin, likely this story will be about how he became a paladin
The Giant has confirmed this much; no speculation required.
The Giant
2012-01-23, 08:47 PM
Yes, it's the story of how he became a paladin AND how he got his scar. They're closely related.
It also will feature Miko, Hinjo, and Lord Shojo in major supporting roles, and probably cameos by some of the other Azurites. But it's definitely O-Chul's story, not a general Azurite history.
Mutant Sheep
2012-01-23, 08:48 PM
I read... somewhere about him going to an island alone. Giant quote somewhere... *goes to check the superdeliciously-awesome compilation thread, which is awesome*
The Giant
2012-01-23, 08:53 PM
I read... somewhere about him going to an island alone. Giant quote somewhere... *goes to check the superdeliciously-awesome compilation thread, which is awesome*
I have no idea what island that would be, so I think you're remembering something wrong. :smallconfused:
You may want to elaborate on that statement for those who have either never read SoD (more's the pity, it sounds like an excellent read) or those who haven't read spoilers that explain your statement.
The Start of Darkness cover depicts Xykon, the lich Xykon from the online comic, killing a paladin.
The closest thing to that scene in the actual book features Xykon the living sorcerer, well before he becomes a lich. At the end of the book, the creature in the darkness comments that the scene on the cover didn't actually happen the way it's depicted on the cover, and one of the demon roaches shrugs "That's show biz."
Mutant Sheep
2012-01-23, 09:10 PM
I have no idea what island that would be, so I think you're remembering something wrong. :smallconfused:
Yeah, I think it was speculation that I'm misremembering. :smallsigh: Ah well, cant misremember a PDF in front of my face. :smallbiggrin::smallwink:*Unneccessary squee about being quoted goes here. :smallcool:*
ti'esar
2012-01-23, 10:56 PM
So, I guess this finally sinks my pet theory that he's one and the same as the PseudO-Chul first seen here (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0290.html), and just picked up his scar off-panel during the 300s.
Nice that we'll be seeing Shojo again, and yes, Miko too.
Flame of Anor
2012-01-24, 12:47 AM
So, I guess this finally sinks my pet theory that he's one and the same as the PseudO-Chul first seen here (http://www.giantitp.com/comics/oots0290.html), and just picked up his scar off-panel during the 300s.
Yes, I was just now thinking that that was being ruled out myself.
The only island I can remember is the tiny, rainy island that O'Chul and Lien were on in one panel, where the rain helped O'Chul sleep (and kept Lien awake).
But I think that was after his escape from Xykon, not before.
Does Azurites have ranks based on Armor since O Chul's armor is different from dead soldier's armor?
Bulldog Psion
2012-02-05, 06:21 PM
Is it Miko on background of the cover? :smalleek:
Only if she died and was raised, since the Azurite woman on the cover is dead as a doornail. :smallamused:
ThePhantasm
2012-02-05, 06:51 PM
Only if she died and was raised, since the Azurite woman on the cover is dead as a doornail. :smallamused:
No she isn't. He's talking about the background outline, not the center picture.
Flame of Anor
2012-02-05, 07:11 PM
Does Azurites have ranks based on Armor since O Chul's armor is different from dead soldier's armor?
He is wearing traditional Samurai armor.
He is wearing traditional Samurai armor.
So we'll find out other noble houses other than Kubota and Katos.
ThePhantasm
2012-02-05, 09:09 PM
So we'll find out other noble houses other than Kubota and Katos.
... Huh? Did I miss a logical step somewhere? :smallconfused:
ti'esar
2012-02-05, 10:23 PM
... Huh? Did I miss a logical step somewhere? :smallconfused:
The only Azure City nobles we actually know the names for are the Katos and Kubota, and the former haven't been ennobled yet. So unless O-Chul was a retainer to Kubota, this suggests he was in service to a noble family we haven't heard of yet.
The only Azure City nobles we actually know the names for are the Katos and Kubota, and the former haven't been ennobled yet. So unless O-Chul was a retainer to Kubota, this suggests he was in service to a noble family we haven't heard of yet.
That's right!
Gift Jeraff
2012-02-06, 09:36 PM
The real question is: Will there be a follow-up, titled How the Paladin Got His Scarf (http://images8.cpcache.com/product/490237948v1_350x350_Front.jpg)?
...Sorry about that.
Hbgplayer
2012-02-06, 10:32 PM
The real question is: Will there be a follow-up, titled How the Paladin Got His Scarf (http://images8.cpcache.com/product/490237948v1_350x350_Front.jpg)?
...Sorry about that.
I feel compelled to direct you to this here thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?p=12614980#post12614980). :annoyed:
Omergideon
2012-02-07, 06:11 AM
Oh giant, I imagine this short (it is short right?) story to be excellent.
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Why must I be far too poor to donate to the KS fund :smalleek:
ThePhantasm
2012-02-07, 06:29 AM
The real question is: Will there be a follow-up, titled How the Paladin Got His Scarf (http://images8.cpcache.com/product/490237948v1_350x350_Front.jpg)?
...Sorry about that.
There should be! :smallbiggrin:
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