Illwinter in America

Cainehill · #1 June 21st, 2004, 04:10 PM

Heh. I saw the Topic and thought it was a political commentary post.

Hope you have a fun and productive Origins.

Kristoffer O · #2 June 22nd, 2004, 01:05 AM

Hi everyone!

It is getting colder. The old rimtursar are awakening in Ohio. The Illwinter is upon you.

In other words we are about to come to the states. Early tomorrow we leave for Origins.

UberPenguin · #3 June 24th, 2004, 10:29 AM

Whats the Illwinter?

I saw it mentioned on angerboda's description, but I've seen no more mentions of it other than here.

Scott Hebert · #4 June 24th, 2004, 02:01 PM

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Originally posted by Leif_-:

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Originally posted by Chazar:
But leaving fun aside, I assumed that the name was not just made up. Isnt there anything in norse mythology bearing that name?

Not really, but you have the Fimbulvinter ("great winter") which Lasts for three years and is a sign that Ragnarok is nigh. That can certainly be called an ill winter.

Wow. You learn something new every day. I guess that explains the cold weather in WoT right now....

Ivan Pedroso · #5 June 24th, 2004, 03:47 PM

The winter in WoT Lasts way longer than three years. Not in true Randland temporal sense, but rather due to the fact the RJ writes like a turtle runs.

Cainehill · #6 June 25th, 2004, 01:16 AM

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Originally posted by UberPenguin:
Whats the Illwinter? I saw it mentioned on angerboda's description, but I've seen no more mentions of it other than here.

Illwinter is a spell in the game; it's also the name of the developer of ... Dominions 2.

They're in America for a gaming convention.

Chazar · #7 June 25th, 2004, 01:38 AM

Wikipedia might enlighten you as well [click here]

But leaving fun aside, I assumed that the name was not just made up. Isnt there anything in norse mythology bearing that name?

Leif_- · #8 June 25th, 2004, 01:45 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Chazar:
But leaving fun aside, I assumed that the name was not just made up. Isnt there anything in norse mythology bearing that name?

Not really, but you have the Fimbulvinter ("great winter") which Lasts for three years and is a sign that Ragnarok is nigh. That can certainly be called an ill winter.

#9 June 25th, 2004, 02:52 PM

Check out the front page:

http://www.shrapnelgames.com/Origins04/Day1.htm

Please notice the cruel demeanor of Kristoffer in his attempt to Dominion out rival god Michael Eckenfels.

There should be a Bane Lord swooping down to lay down some justice on Michael!