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    Questioner

    In how much detail have you outlined the future of the cradle series, and possibly travellers gate series if that is to continue?

    Will Wight

    I've outlined a lot of the key events and players in Cradle, but idk when or how I'm going to get to them. Traveler's Blade I just have a bunch of ideas, very little of which I would call an outline.

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    FifthDreadgodLindiego

    Was there any specific reason why Northstrider denied Harmony’s pleas for salvation from the collapsing Ghostwater, such as having seen a desire for vengeance in Harmony, or something to that effect, or did Northstrider just not care enough to save him?

    Will Wight

    Nope, he just didn't care. I initially had him not acknowledging Harmony at all, just walking in and walking out, but then readers were confused about whether Harmony survived or not.Also, I thought the "No." was funny.

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    SomeWhoCallMe... Tim

    So a presence isn't exactly what Northstrider was trying to make, then?

    Will Wight

    A Presence is what he was trying to make, but he didn't entirely understand what it was or how to make one. He's fumbling in the dark. So he has focused on the capacity of the Presence more than its nature. He would think of it as a failed product even if he encountered Dross directly, because Dross doesn't have the limitless store of knowledge or processing capacity of one of the Abidan Presences.

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    Questioner

    Quick question Will, did Lindon keep the axe? I don't see any mention of it after the fight

    Will Wight

    I intended for Lindon to keep the axe, but I wrote several versions of that scene, and it looks like I left that out. Oversight on my part, sorry. I'm already preparing a file with a bunch of typo corrections, but I didn't know if adding a line might be too much of a change.

    Questioner

    I mean....only if you didn't intend for him to keep it? Don't let us talk you into having him keep something lamer than what you were planning down the line!!!

    Will Wight

    Oh no, he’s definitely keeping it. I’m just trying to decide whether to add the line or retroactively reference him picking it up in the next book.

    Cradle ()
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    Questioner

    Can new types of madra be made artificially? Like if somebody invented the computer on cradle, would it collect computer madra?

    Will Wight

    All aspects of madra are essentially human interpretations of aura. You might notice a unique blend of aura around a computer, and you could break it down into storm aura and dream aura or what have you, or perhaps you could find a way to cycle it into your own madra and create what you called a "computer Path."

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    Questioner

    I was doing some very important research, and I noticed that none of the cradle books contain the number 'Nineteen' I would like to ask what you have against this magnificent, and very important number?

    Will Wight

    Shouldn't they? Don't I have a Chapter Nineteen in some of them?

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    Questioner

    What's the Cradle equivalent of necromancy, assuming there is one?

    Will Wight

    The Cradle equivalent of necromancy is using corpses as puppets. High-level ones retain a sliver of their power.

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    Questioner

    Can Monarch Level items be worn by any sacred artist, or is there a pre-requisite to wearing them? For example, could a lowly Iron wear Northstrider's Robe as seen in the Deathmatch?

    Will Wight

    Monarch-level items could be worn by anyone, but anyone too far beneath them wouldn't be able to activate the binding. You haven't seen Yerin do anything cool with the Sword Sage's sword for the same reason.