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Complete The Denarian Knight by Shezza88 - M - Dresden Files

Discussion in 'The Alternates' started by Rehio, Oct 26, 2007.

  1. knothead

    knothead Groundskeeper

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    Nice as always. If there is a third story, I think Denarian Lord would work best.

    There are some typos. I've belatedly noticed that Warlocke saw many of these as well. Still, there are some things I've noticed that he hasn't and vice versa, so here we go:

    I'd suggest you remove softly since muttering means that it's in a low voice not meant for the ears.

    I think it works better if you removed "in the process of" or replaced it with something like "getting ready to." I believe "in" should be used in place of "on."

    Woman instead of women. Consistency re: half-breeds. Should it be capitalized or not?

    the and past instead of he and passed.



    Woman instead of women.

    Woman.

    Woman.



    Woman again.

    Repetitive. Use another verb.

    On not of.

    Feeling, maybe?

    Spellcheck seems to think shoveling is better. I can't recall, and I'm tired.

    Most of whom were chatting I think works better, but what I don't know is if Dumbledore is glancing over at Harry or are you referring to the people who are chatting?

    focusing

    Aurors instead of Auror's. I'd prefer who instead of that, but since it is a conversation, I'm slightly more reluctant to suggest that change.

    Happy instead of Merry?
     
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  2. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    Is that a Britishism, because Merry seems fine.

    I think "Denarian Warlord", "Denarian Dissident", "Denarian Luminary", "Denarian Patron", or "Denarian Deity". Dissident I think sounds cool, but would like the finality of that the conclusion of the trilogy will likely bring.

    Luminary gives me a good idea:

    "Harry knelt on the floor. "Thank you Charlie Chaplin. Thank you Alec Guinness..."

    "What are you doing?" Sirius asked.

    "I'm thanking my lucky stars."

    "Oh... Well, throw David Hasselhoff in there for me, will ya?"

    Rehabiliating Mr. Wiggles.

    Anyway, the titles seem to be related heavily to the major plot point of the respective story. This is Denarian Knight since Harry's a knight of a cross. We could come up with better stuff once Shezza completes this. Just to make sure he doesn't spring something underhanded.
     
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  3. Shezza

    Shezza Renegade 4 Life DLP Supporter

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    To be honest, a lot of people have got it right. I was thinking of either Denarian Prince or Denarian Lord, since it both implies the same sort of thing.
     
  4. Calis Clayr

    Calis Clayr Seventh Year

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    If it's going to be the last Denerian story you write (-sob-), I'd go with Denerian Lord, since Prince implies he hasn't reached the top yet.

    Loved the chapter, btw :D
    I really liked how Harry dealt with Mrs. Black :p
     
  5. Skeletaure

    Skeletaure Magical Core Enthusiast ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Denarian Price sounds better though. Plus, Prince is still a higher position than Lord.
     
  6. knothead

    knothead Groundskeeper

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    Not necessarily. A Lord can be as high a position as one wants. For example, a king is a prince's lord.
     
  7. Skeletaure

    Skeletaure Magical Core Enthusiast ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    I would disagree with this. A Lord is (or was) a land-owning noble who grants land (a fief) to someone of lesser stature, making that someone his vassal. In exchange for the fief, the vassal pledges military allegiance to his Lord.

    The King is indeed (usually) the ultimate Lord, but the Prince is not his vassal but his successor. Thus the King is not the Prince's Lord.

    And though the King is the ultimate Lord, there are many lords of lesser stature than the Prince. On average, a Prince is a higher position than a Lord, even though there may be some Lords of greater power.

    And I still stand by the fact that Denarian Prince sounds better than Denairan Lord.
     
  8. Link

    Link Order Member DLP Supporter

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    I'm not sure anymore and don't want to check that, but weren't the angels the closest thing to God himself, besides being one of his first creation?

    Like, his agents to do his biddings (courier service, etc.)

    God: Young Denarian Prince (Harry), I greet you.

    Harry: What do you want now? Changed your mind about redemption?

    God: No. I am merely taking some vacations, and I'm putting you in charge of this world.

    Harry: Great! First you want me to have a fucking redemption, you give me that sword to make your justice, and now you want me to do your fucking job?

    God: That is essentially it.

    Harry: Jesus fucking great!
     
  9. KenderCleric

    KenderCleric Lord of Plot Bunnies

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    Here are some ideas...

    Denarian Sovereign
    Denarian Overlord
    Denarian King
    Denarian Prince
    Denarian Patrician
    Denarian Liege
    Denarian Magnate
    Denarian Marquis
    Denarian Monarch
    Denarian Lord
    Denarian Guru
    Denarian Czar
    Denarian Don
    Denarian Top Banana
    Denarian Head Honcho

    I'll let you figure out which ones I might not be serious about.
     
  10. Skeletaure

    Skeletaure Magical Core Enthusiast ~ Prestige ~ DLP Supporter

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    Okay, after noticing that the initials of Denarian Prince are DP, I'm gonna say Denarian Lord is the better of the two.
     
  11. Lincos

    Lincos Professor DLP Supporter

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    Can't believe it took us that long to figure it out XD.
     
  12. Jearom

    Jearom Sixth Year

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    Denarian Lord Potter. DLP

    Coincidence? I think not.
     
  13. Warlocke

    Warlocke Fourth Champion

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    Amanda wasn't even home at the time, was she? Odds are she doesn't know what happened. I'd love to see her find out (probably because Harry mentions off hand how Charity threw him right to the wolves) and watch Amanda go to bat for Harry by going apeshit on her mother. :devil: And suddenly those dark spells don't look quite so bad... ah, welcome to the dark side, Amanda.

    Denarian Top Banana it is, unless Denarian Grand Poobah is still a possibility.
     
  14. Chime

    Chime Dark Lord

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    Denarian Lord-Prince lol...

    I think Lord is better, since there's already a Lord Voldemort, why shouldn't Harry just take his title?

    But then again, prince is more unique. There are hundreds of stories with "lord" in them.
     
  15. Skeletaure

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    Harry is the Half-Breed Prince.
     
  16. Ragon

    Ragon Dark Lord

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    Way too much thought into this. Denarian Prince or Denarian Lord sounds good
     
  17. dakorma

    dakorma Second Year

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    I agree with Dranco I was just joking around when I said it.
     
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  18. Azrael's Little Helper

    Azrael's Little Helper High Inquisitor

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    Denarian Khan would work too, but doesn't sound as striking. I actually like Denarian Overlord.
     
  19. Andro

    Andro Master of Death DLP Supporter

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    Overlord is overdoing it, I think.
     
  20. Methene

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    Overlord is overdoing it indeed.

    I personally suggest putting Harry on Divine Steroids, have him wear fur shorts and call the last one:

    Denarian the Barbarian.

    It even rhymes.
     
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