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He does grow more interesting with every story as does Des, and thanks for that. It is just interesting to wonder if he will become a figure of legend and speculation for his various exploits, just a sketch of himself based on recorded events, or only a name on his books. Regardless, when everyone who ever knew him is gone, who he really is will become something else.
Wouldn’t Penric personality live for a good while inside his demon? So he won’t be just a library name.
Yes, Penric/Desdemona might -- barring accidents -- survive centuries, it would seem, as part of an increasingly crowded personality complex. Do the older human components become less influential, or does it depend upon their quality instead of age?
Judy R.: I get the impression from what we’ve already seen that the older personality imprints on a demon seem to withdraw into the background, coming out only when called upon for some specific reason.
“A much older Penric interests me, although I don't want to jump prematurely over all the cool story possibilities that lie nearer term.”
I’m happy to hear that these cool story possibilities are actively on your mind!
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He does grow more interesting with every story as does Des, and thanks for that. It is just interesting to wonder if he will become a figure of legend and speculation for his various exploits, just a sketch of himself based on recorded events, or only a name on his books. Regardless, when everyone who ever knew him is gone, who he really is will become something else.
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Wouldn’t Penric personality live for a good while inside his demon? So he won’t be just a library name.
Yes, Penric/Desdemona might -- barring accidents -- survive centuries, it would seem, as part of an increasingly crowded personality complex. Do the older human components become less influential, or does it depend upon their quality instead of age?
Judy R.: I get the impression from what we’ve already seen that the older personality imprints on a demon seem to withdraw into the background, coming out only when called upon for some specific reason.
“A much older Penric interests me, although I don't want to jump prematurely over all the cool story possibilities that lie nearer term.”I’m happy to hear that these cool story possibilities are actively on your mind!
