Wow, how come this vid on the channel going on such a deep scale into Dragonlance Lore gets so little views. Always appreciated the way Palanthas was characterized by the authors, as having both the wisdom of the age before Istar and yet taking Istar's flaws with it. Btw, is it only me who thinks Dragonlance is especially close to Tolkien's Legendarium in terms of its parallels? Think about it: We have Kith-Kanan who is the equivalent of Gil-Galad. We have Huma, basicly Earendil. We have the high-god, who could be Iluvatar. Ionthas/Chaos representing Melkor/Morgoth Takhisis being Gothmog (fused with Tiamat from Babylonian mythology) Wyrmfather being basicly Glaurung The Ïrda being a reference to the followers of Fëanor's sons, with their change into ogres being the elve's change into orcs. Istar is a word both Lotr and DL use. Fizban being Gandalf. (both die, both are cosmic entities and both are actually extremely wise, with both hiding their true might, to give hope to others beneath a unique flaw, for Gandalf it is his changing mood and his underestimation of Gollum, whereas for Fizban it is his forgetfullness) Obviously both also have huge christian themes from the bible. Dragonlace even has its evil gods as the deadly sins. (Morgion is envy, Chemosh sloth, Zeboim gluttony, Sargonnas wrath, Hiddukel is greed, Nuitari pride and Takhisis lust.) Interestingly the good gods are sort of opposites of the sins: (Mishakal being empathy (and hope) as an opposite to Morgion's envy. Kiri-Jolit being justice (opposite to Sargonnas) Majere representing faith (opposite to Chemosh), Habbakuk is restrain (opposite to Zeboim), Branchala being generosity (opposite to Hiddukel), Solinari being wisdom, well all of the light gods are wisdom, but Solinari specifically being wisdom in the sense of humbleness as an opposite to pride (Nuitari) and Paladine being love. (opposite to Takhisis) I wonder though, who would be the Sauron of Dragonlance, as nothing seems to fit him.
Sauron could be Ariakas? But fascinating idea about LOTR = DL in some ways as a mirror. I really like this. But as to the lack of views, I suppose it's because DL is niche and also I'm not skilled at handling the algorithm and have shoved a boat-load of other fantasy videos and content together for a very unfocused channel. I love doing DL content, and have plans to do more starting soon.
Its about time that fine lady was introduced to the sword.....i think thats what kitiara said about palanthas ,always liked that line 😁😁😁😁
It's a really good one
I always imagine Rome at its height as a direct real life comparison to Palanthas
Good mentality to have
Wow, how come this vid on the channel going on such a deep scale into Dragonlance Lore gets so little views. Always appreciated the way Palanthas was characterized by the authors, as having both the wisdom of the age before Istar and yet taking Istar's flaws with it.
Btw, is it only me who thinks Dragonlance is especially close to Tolkien's Legendarium in terms of its parallels?
Think about it:
We have Kith-Kanan who is the equivalent of Gil-Galad.
We have Huma, basicly Earendil.
We have the high-god, who could be Iluvatar.
Ionthas/Chaos representing Melkor/Morgoth
Takhisis being Gothmog (fused with Tiamat from Babylonian mythology)
Wyrmfather being basicly Glaurung
The Ïrda being a reference to the followers of Fëanor's sons, with their change into ogres being the elve's change into orcs.
Istar is a word both Lotr and DL use.
Fizban being Gandalf. (both die, both are cosmic entities and both are actually extremely wise, with both hiding their true might, to give hope to others beneath a unique flaw, for Gandalf it is his changing mood and his underestimation of Gollum, whereas for Fizban it is his forgetfullness)
Obviously both also have huge christian themes from the bible.
Dragonlace even has its evil gods as the deadly sins. (Morgion is envy, Chemosh sloth, Zeboim gluttony, Sargonnas wrath, Hiddukel is greed, Nuitari pride and Takhisis lust.)
Interestingly the good gods are sort of opposites of the sins:
(Mishakal being empathy (and hope) as an opposite to Morgion's envy. Kiri-Jolit being justice (opposite to Sargonnas) Majere representing faith (opposite to Chemosh), Habbakuk is restrain (opposite to Zeboim), Branchala being generosity (opposite to Hiddukel), Solinari being wisdom, well all of the light gods are wisdom, but Solinari specifically being wisdom in the sense of humbleness as an opposite to pride (Nuitari) and Paladine being love. (opposite to Takhisis)
I wonder though, who would be the Sauron of Dragonlance, as nothing seems to fit him.
Sauron could be Ariakas?
But fascinating idea about LOTR = DL in some ways as a mirror. I really like this.
But as to the lack of views, I suppose it's because DL is niche and also I'm not skilled at handling the algorithm and have shoved a boat-load of other fantasy videos and content together for a very unfocused channel.
I love doing DL content, and have plans to do more starting soon.