On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 08:31:32 -0800, Scott Schultz <scott at cjhunter.com> wrote: > It's entirely possible that PAARFI is the one who's lying. (Note theories > that Paarfi is actually Sethra incognito, deliberately obfuscating things > for one reason or another.) In my opinion, the "preface" is the most That's an entertaining thought. It would be my preferred explanation, except for the fact that sorcery didn't work while the Orb was gone, so "Paarfi is fabricating again" doesn't really solve anything. (About your earlier point: yes, I'm sure that it's actually a think-o on Brust's part. But that's why the messing-with-Vlad's memories thing exists too; so we can retcon without breaking suspension of disbelief.) Max Wilson -- something funny