Honourable mentions to: Circe (The Odyssey), the Three Witches (Macbeth) and Ysanne (The Fionavar Tapestry). (View Post)

Merlin, for his place in the mythology of our islands and also "The Once and Future King" by T.H.White. @Nonnahswriter have you not been reading the 'Book Geeks Are Here' thread??????? (View Post)

I can only echo previous posters feelings in favour of BG1, it just seems so much more believable and real to me. I can identify with Charname; starting out with meagre life skills, having to overcom… (View Post)

@booinyoureyes (and anyone else who might be interested). I've just finished reading "Fated" by Benedict Jacka, "Storm Front" by Jim Butcher (Boo's recommendation) and "River… (View Post)

"Rise and shine" has certainly been used for generations by that sadistic alien race known as 'Army Sergeants' (meaning to get up and start polishing anything that doesn't move). (View Post)