Fantastic episode. Seeing humans organizing to manage the trolls, only to then be overwhelmed by the cockatrice's power really makes me excited to see every aspect of this new world order. It's just fascinating.
Aaz has already provided a great summary, so I don't have a lot to add, other than that the leader of the Falcons troop appears to be Raban. Could just be a bearded guy, but he's shown prominently in a few panels, so it made me wonder. He also seems a little surprised to see Irvine appear, as if Irvine is independent of this troop. Wonder if he was hunting the cockatrice, or if he's there to deal with larger creatures.
Some fun reading on this topic from this time last year: http://www.skullknight.net/forum/index.php?topic=12921.0
Aaz has already provided a great summary, so I don't have a lot to add, other than that the leader of the Falcons troop appears to be Raban. Could just be a bearded guy, but he's shown prominently in a few panels, so it made me wonder. He also seems a little surprised to see Irvine appear, as if Irvine is independent of this troop. Wonder if he was hunting the cockatrice, or if he's there to deal with larger creatures.
Agreed on all fronts. However, I think Rickert may resist at first, but ultimately enter Falconia for protection. Afterall, he has Erica's safety to consider. As I've said before, Rickert being a reliable "witness" to the events inside Falconia, as someone who knew Griffith as a man, would provide a very valuable perspective.Aazealh said:while I'm sure Rickert would be curious to know what Griffith is up to, I don't think he'd be eager to join the ranks of his sycophants. Especially after seeing what he's seeing in this very episode: Irvine transforming. Don't forget that Rickert's seen apostles butcher his friends as well, even though he wasn't present during the Occultation ceremony.
Some fun reading on this topic from this time last year: http://www.skullknight.net/forum/index.php?topic=12921.0