• Troy@lemmy.ca
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    4 months ago

    Tangent, there is a fun fantasy book series by Adrian Tchaikovsky where all the main characters are humanoids with bug qualities. So basically spiderman, antman, mantisman, etc. It is entertaining when you mix fantasy tropes (dueling for honour!) with mantis arm spikes…

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      Adrian Tchaikovsky also has the Children of Time series in which spiders are the main characters. A very fun read!

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        4 months ago

        My first thought was Patrick Rothfuss but I think you are referring to Martin. I’m sure the list is long of unfinished fantasy series, whichever book you are waiting for I hope your year is 2026!

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          Indeed, I was referring to Martin. I’m not holding my breath, as there are supposed to be two more books, but perhaps at least one will appear at some point!

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        I actually only read the first four. Felt like a natural stopping point there. Pretty cool series though :)

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    Everyone knows that anyone who knows anything about anything would go for the most evolutionary diverse group - spiders.

    There is nothing these little guys can’t do. Fly over hundreds of kilometres? You got it. Extend their nervous systems several thousand times past their body area using web? Check. Biological hydraulic system? Yup. Jump 10 to 50 times their body lenght? No problem. Live underwater using silk made diving suit? You bet your sweet behind. Paralyze your body after one bite? Easy.

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    The moths table for the vibes, but the seat closest to the spiders to get in on their jokes.

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    I wouldn’t dare to sit here as a human. I’m too big and would probably squish them all by accident.

    But if I got to choose to be one, I’d go for the spiders. You get:

    • two extra legs over the rest
    • your own supply of crafting materials
    • lots of eyes
    • and a cozy place to relax in
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    Bees. So long as I stay on their good side they’re chill and they’ll protect me from the other options that want to eat me.