Random Scholomance series thought
Aug. 24th, 2023 01:14 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
conulyBack in book 2, El goes into a lengthy digression about the Pune Enclave, namely that there isn't one, because the wizards in Pune, having traded an amazing spellbook for the enclave-building spells immediately devolved into what El refers to as "internecine fighting", the consequence of which was that some of them went to join other enclaves and some of them didn't and some of them, rather extremely, renounced all magic, purged their mana, and went to live in the wilderness as ascetics.
But did they just start squabbling for no reason, or did some of them simply balk at the whole maw-mouth thing?
Balked, but did nothing to solve it, you'll notice. Going into the wilderness is all well and good, but how does that help? I kinda feel that way about El's mother, and have since the first book. Sure, it's great, she lives on a commune and doesn't ever cheat and is spirit-whole - but just because it's the best thing for her doesn't make it the best thing for her daughter. Protecting wizard kids from mals seems to come down to location - if you can't get into an enclave, your next best bet is either so deep into the boondocks that you have no neighbors for miles around, or a very crowded apartment building. Given the enormous target on El's back, this commune seems like the worst of both worlds, and at the very least, the kid might've benefited from living somewhere with other non-white people.
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But did they just start squabbling for no reason, or did some of them simply balk at the whole maw-mouth thing?
Balked, but did nothing to solve it, you'll notice. Going into the wilderness is all well and good, but how does that help? I kinda feel that way about El's mother, and have since the first book. Sure, it's great, she lives on a commune and doesn't ever cheat and is spirit-whole - but just because it's the best thing for her doesn't make it the best thing for her daughter. Protecting wizard kids from mals seems to come down to location - if you can't get into an enclave, your next best bet is either so deep into the boondocks that you have no neighbors for miles around, or a very crowded apartment building. Given the enormous target on El's back, this commune seems like the worst of both worlds, and at the very least, the kid might've benefited from living somewhere with other non-white people.
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The Female Journalist Who Helped Create the Field of Science Reporting
A home for retired playground animals just opened in NYC
This baby giraffe born with no spots is incredibly rare (Video)
Been there!
What a yarn! Journalists are turning to crochet to tell data stories
Jews in the German Army: Different generations reflect on changing attitudes
Inside Barbados' Historic Push for Slavery Reparations
Dave the Potter’s Mark on History
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'No generics' deals blocked pet owners from cheaper flea-and-tick treatment, lawsuit claims
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