True Ruler of None
What is Ziel Iron Body?
What is Ziel Jade Cycling Technique?
Does the Path of the Dawn Oath Goldsign have any benefital properties except goring people?
Will Wight
The first two are definitely notes questions for me. I could give you a general answer, but then I would risk being wrong.
And if I've learned anything, it's that whenever I say something like "Don't quote me on this, but I think it's X," people will quote me saying "It is absolutely X."
The Goldsign does not have any unusual properties except making hair care difficult. Unless, of course, I change my mind later.
True Ruler of None
Atleast it sounds like it is something specific. Which is always nice to know.
I didnt even think about the hair. No Wonder why he is depressed.
Will Wight
I always write down Iron bodies and Jade cycling techniques for every character, even though I don't mention them unless they ever come up in the story for some reason.
Daldric
So if black flame is based on fire and destruction madra then is an iron body made out of certain aspects as well? Are you combining two things to make an iron body or is it all random?
Will Wight
An Iron body is essentially how the spirit changes the body hosting it. So its changes are made by certain aspects of madra and aura, not made of them.
Then again, there are exceptions. Some Iron bodies make people exceptionally able to manipulate one type of aura or madra and crap at anything else.
onthevergeofposting
Any chance you'll continue writing in the Elder Empire series after finishing OKAK?
Will Wight
The chances are low.
If I think of the right story in that universe, then possibly. I really do like the world.
But I always prefer going somewhere new.
Escsh
How was Zakareth able to Incarnate if Queen Cynara was Ragnarus Incarnation already?
Will Wight
She stepped into the Territory and became bound to it specifically to allow him to Incarnate.
LionChasing
Since discovering Cradle, there's never been a time where I didn't have one of your books in rotation, and Elder Empire is equally amazing. You walk on water here!
Do you have active plans or dreams for extending the universe in other formats in the future? I.e. graphic novels, games, e.t.c.
Will Wight
Aw, shucks!
I would love a visual novel or a graphic novel or a simple tie-in game or what have you, but all of those things require cooperation from other creatives.
I don't write books in isolation, but I do write all the books myself, which is a lot easier than having to cooperate with an artist or co-writer.
captaingrowler
We’re you as excited as I was when the story got back to Sacred Valley?
Will Wight
Probably, yeah. I've wanted to come back to SV for a long time.
Having said that, I was probably a lot more nervous than you were.
KyleRichXV
What do orus fruits taste like?
Will Wight
Like pears fused with plums.
gregsfortytwo
Do you think you know what your next series will be?
Will Wight
First off, thank you for asking that question, because I am always dying to make something new. It's my favorite part of writing.
As for whether I know what it is...that changes from day to day.
Last year, I was convinced I was going to write a dungeon series, because I feel like there's a lot of potential there and I'd like to try my hand at it.
About six months ago, I wanted to do some kind of a GameLit thing. Not a LitRPG exactly, but something a little more game-ified than what I normally do. Sort of like a D&D world in which the inhabitants had figured out the magic rules through trial and error over the years.
A month or two ago, I was really into a setting with a modern culture and technology level but also magic. Kind of like many Final Fantasy settings. I also fleshed out a few surprisingly detailed plots in which characters could collect abilities in different categories and thereby make "builds" for themselves (so to speak).
Recently, I've been researching writing Visual Novels and other such branching narratives. So who knows?
LucasRuby
Oh man I love that stuff. Don't give me hope.
Will Wight
I really do too.
And I've already taken on the more traditional fantasy in Traveler's Gate, something slightly more experimental with Elder Empire, and then a cultivation story with Cradle.
Which leaves the game-y corner of webnovels left untouched..
JM-SL
Do sages go straight to monarch, (can they even go to monarch?) or is that in spoiler territory?
Will Wight
Definitely spoilers.
JM-SL
Who is stronger... a Sage or a Herald?
Will Wight
The reason it's an endless discussion is because there's not much of a clear answer to that question.
In pure power, Herald. But Sages can do some things Heralds can't.
True Ruler of None
What is the difference between active reading and using a Magister staff?
Will Wight
A Magister staff uses the powers in the staff. A Windwatcher can float in the air, if you have Windwatcher feathers in your staff, maybe you could float things in the air.
Active Reading physically changes things like you would by Awakening them, but doesn't finish the process, leaving them warped, broken, or changed.
True Ruler of None
Is Authority over Energy Systems a thing?
Will Wight
Let me get back to you on that. I know the answer, but I don't know how to phrase it well yet. I'll be developing my terminology between now and Wintersteel.
Skeletickles
This might be a little too spoiler-y, but I believe you've mentioned before that we haven't seen the most powerful beings in Amalgam. Is the Old Man who appears in the Ragnarus short story one of those beings? Also, is he Ragnarus' Founder?
Will Wight
Take this with a big pile of salt, as I haven't gone back to my Traveler's Gate notes in many moons, but I do believe I was referring to the true Founders of the other Territories. Of which the Old Man is one.
Majedic
Is Lindon’s rise from foundation to Underlord in 3ish years unprecedented?
Will Wight
Not literally unprecedented. There have been people to advance so quickly before.
But practically speaking, unprecedented.
kcudlow
If it's easier to become a Herald than a sage, and a Herald is more powerful, why would anyone choose to become a sage besides the cool name?
Will Wight
The Abidan like Sages better.
Also, Sages have certain advantages that Heralds don't have. And generally, Sages are people who are focused on exploring the depth of their Path rather than advancing for the sake of power.
positronicman
Regarding Hidden Gnome Publishing, what are your current thoughts on growing the stable of authors?
Semi-relatedly, are you familiar with Subutai Corporation and their collaboratively written Mongoliad/Foreworld Saga? I'd imagine that Neal Stephenson and gang might have some valuable lessons learned if you are going to grow the Hidden Gnome Army.
Will Wight
I've never heard of that organization, though of course I have read Neal Stephenson, but I am willing to expand Hidden Gnome to more than just myself! It's all about finding the right writer, though.
Car_On_Roof
Will we see Lindon make a return to sacred valley in the next book
Will Wight
Yes. Sort of.
positronicman
Have the recent viral incidents aboard cruise ships impacted your future writing plans or how you view cruises in general?
Will Wight
Honestly, I almost booked another cruise this week because it would be cheaper.
I didn't only because I already had other plans.
Majedic
If Yerin hadn’t touched on the sword icon would Lindon have won their fight?
Will Wight
Almost certainly yes.
h_ng_r_
Do you think Wei Shi Kelsa has the potential to make it to Truegold?
Will Wight
The potential? Yes.
