Bec by Darren Shan is the fourth book in The Demonata series released but it is the first chronologically, set in Ireland around 1600 years ago. Lets continue as we follow the adventures of our titular heroine Bec.Previous Thread:>>24070921
CHAPTER 7 - THE CRANNOG
CHAPTER 8 - DRUST
Not sure why the thread before got deleted, was just about to post the next chapter. I also had to reformat the OP, since it got suspected as spam, also can't post the rest here, since it gets hit with that.
>>24078673now magic is one thing, but tattoos that move on their own? pretty sick if you ask me
>>24078703because no one reads what you post or talks to you.
>>24078809you leave our lad alone, he's doing us a good service here
>>24078703>Not sure why the thread before got deletedJust that no one bumped before it hit page 10 and got archived. That's all. It happens.
>>24078673It would be fun to watch those stars moving across his head like that.>>24078803Damn right it is.
>>24078693Hell yeah, the party has gotten stronger now!
>>24078679Does Drust remind you guys of anyone else in this series so far?
>>24078640Here are the archived threads for the other Demonata books we've read so far.Lord Loss I:https://www.archived.moe/lit/thread/24004762/Lord Loss II:https://www.archived.moe/lit/thread/24017568/Demon Thief I:https://www.archived.moe/lit/thread/24021566/Demon Thief II:https://www.archived.moe/lit/thread/24032763/Slawter I:https://www.archived.moe/lit/thread/24044135/Slawter II:https://www.archived.moe/lit/thread/24054879/Bec I:https://www.archived.moe/lit/thread/24070921/
>>24078703>got suspected as spamToo many quotes in one post can do that.
>>24078803>>24079121Once again, Shan has some hand with cool designs. I generally must say, its interesting for him to write historical fantasy stuff with his style - usually those stories are more flowery and longwinded in writing style.>>24079121Ah, I see.>>24079328He is a bit like Beranabus. Speaking of that connection, I wonder how all the time fuckery will end up working out. >>24079347Ah, thank you very much.
>>24079350I see - funnily enough, I initially planned to answer you in >>24079425, but that got marked as spam as well.
>>24078809
>>24078640I thought the book cover said BBC. I was disgusted and intrigued at once.
>>24079432LOL
>>24079489>BBCFiachna seems like the type to not be all too large in stature, but be packing a baby arm down low. Bec better watch out and be careful about what she was wishing for in "bearing his young.">>24074036
>>24079425>I generally must say, its interesting for him to write historical fantasy stuff with his style - usually those stories are more flowery and longwinded in writing style.i like it, keeps up the pace and feeling of constant danger.
CHAPTER 9 - POTENTIAL
CHAPTER 10 - AN UNIVITED GUEST
>>24079425>I generally must say, its interesting for him to write historical fantasy stuff with his style - usually those stories are more flowery and longwinded in writing style.>>24080311>i like it, keeps up the pace and feeling of constant danger.Agreed. I also enjoy having various personalities bouncing off of each other while seeking to accomplish a shared mission just like what Kernel and Co. were doing in Demon Thief.
>>24081114>lord loss whispering to the cuntiest member of the groupi've a bad feeling about this
>>24080996His smile and mustache: Gone
>>24081124First Artery and now magic. No wonder why his name is Lord Loss.
>>24082179While he may feel some type of megative way about himself losing things, his vengful spite drives him to find enjoyment by taking from others in return, causing more loss for him to feed upon. Lord Loss is just like any toxic ex-boyfriend or ex-girlfriend, unless whoever is reading this is still hanging on to a toxic lover presently.
>>24082903>My magic got stolen recently>I was pretty bummed out about it>But I think the little girl who stole it will probably provide me more sustenance when I take everything from her>Total Loss in the world increased>So, whatever
>>24081506Indeed - as I said during Lord Loss, I first was a bit dissapointed at first, but once you get into it, you see the immense value of his writing style, economic without beeing stale or dry. Its quite eye-opening as someone who tends to be overly flowery and long-winded.>>24082179>>24082903Kek - Good Comparison.>>24083282I was a about to make a joke about him beeing a suffering gooner, but that is even better.
Also, what I wanted to reply to, but forgor.>>24077047Very true again - and its not exaclty as if they have enough caster / supporter types yet to not rely on good old martial prowess.>>24070002>The biggest difference is that Darren had literal months to get used to life as a half-vampire and years to get used to life as a Prince in Vampire Mountain. Grubbs and Kernel have had nowhere near the same period to adapt, because the threats they've been facing have been far more immediately dangerous and they didn't have someone like Larten from the very start to calmly guide them through everything. Even worse that Grubbs got put in a mental institution for a really long time which has clearly left its scars on him. Darren's goals went from "kill Crepsley out of revenge" to "protect my adopted father and my people from total genocide/Tiny's machinations", whereas Kernel and Grubbs have only become part of the war against the Demonata by lacking any other reason to live and sheer necessity respectively. I guarantee you that near-beginning-of-series/early Cirque Darren probably would have adopted a similar mindset to them if he was facing Lord Loss and the Demonata instead. Ironically though, I can picture post-Vampire Mountain Darren as somewhat similar to Dervish in mindset.Very good point, especially about Darren. Ironically, since he is the most normal and sociable off the three, some of it might even hit him harder. Kernel was at least used to being an outcast. And I agree on the Dervish Point, especially if Darren would have had more time.>>24070008 >Both, along with having plenty of experiences throughout my life that confirm that there is never a true end. In using 4chan board terms, I've had my fair share of /x/ or Paranormal instances. Hence why a series like The Demonata was right up my alley back when I read it as a teenager and still is to this day.Allright – I will be eager to here of your further perspective then! If you don’t mind, do share some of them.
CHAPTER 11 - CHILDREN OF THE DARK
CHAPTER 12 - FAMILY
>>24084123Bec, you're important because you can use magic. The others can't and are mostly meatshields in his eyes.
>>24070008>Both, along with having plenty of experiences throughout my life that confirm that there is never a true end. In using 4chan board terms, I've had my fair share of /x/ or Paranormal instances. Hence why a series like The Demonata was right up my alley back when I read it as a teenager and still is to this day.>>24083549>Allright – I will be eager to here of your further perspective then! If you don’t mind, do share some of them.There are quite a few to choose from, yet I'll go with a category people are more familiar with to get my previous point across that "there is never a true end." I've had experiences with shadow beings, in that they were shadows in how my physical eyes percieved them. A lot of them are what we'd call "ghosts" or aspects of people who've passed away that linger in a physical location. Not only have I detected; experienced them in my own home, but in other specific locations like an old mansion that was converted to a home for the elderly and an elementary school where a child died.
>>24084167Lord Loss put a lot of thought into this one. I can only imagine what twisted plans he has prepared for the others.
>>24084193So the source of this curse was breeding with the demonita. I wonder if this means Lord Loss is their ancestor who saw a glorious future of despair he could feed off of?
>>24084329>Bec, you're important because you can use magic. The others can't and are mostly meatshields in his eyes.Kek.
>>24081641Surely its nothing that will tear the group apart.
>>24083282I can’t stop laughing at this, I think it’s a very good way to understand the way he operates and why he’s often on a different page than other demons
>>24084329>>24085289Once again, Drust does remind you of a certain someone.>>24084371Indeed. I can allready envision it, perhaps in the same way the big delusion fakeout in CdF was handled. >>24081641>>24086557I am not sure on this yet - he seems a bit like the obvious traitor, but that feels to easy.
>>24084355Now I am hooked. How would you describe the feeling of seeing them?>>24084426I would have to check up on it, but funnily enough, this feels very much in line with actual historical werewolf myths.
CHAPTER 13 - THE SOURCE
CHAPTER 14 - THE EMIGRANTS
>>24086889Bros, maybe Lord Loss isn't so bad after all. He gave her magic so she wouldn't get beaten!
>>24086939Very interesting chapter, seeing the old mythical creatures leaving this world due to new religions taking over along with the old magic fading. Its also scary to think of the kind of demons that prey upon such beings lurking just around the corner.
>>24086923[Goll will regret this]
>>24086864If he does end up being a traitor I’m hoping it’s at least a deal for the whole clan and not just himself, maybe handing over Drust in exchange for the MacConns safety, hence why he rushes to his defence here >>24086886 , or that it’s a subconscious influence/spell cast by Lord Loss.
bumping for more of the book and additional commentary
>>24087079I doubt he has her best interest at his non-existing heart. But the question is interesting on how far his plans go, like >>24084426 pointed out.>>24087231Indeed. It hit me a bit harder then I expected. not sure why.>>24087290Perhaps - perhaps he has purpose yet. I suspect a tragic but heroic sacrifce.>>24087460That would be interesting - what are his fears?
CHAPTER 15 - THE GEIS
CHAPTER 16 - OLD CREATURES
>>24078640LET'S GHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
>>24089826Kinda fucked up how nonchalant Connla was about Ronan falling to his death, more focused on watching the demons flee, thinking its from terror.
>>24089841Here begins Lord Loss' crippling addiction to chess.
>>24089888So a mage made this all happen and now they have to sacrifice one to close the gate, with only two days to do so. This is going to be a very bumpy ride.
>>24089870>Old Creatures take the form of coloured lightsAre window spells a form of Old Magic, or does Kernel literally manipulate the remains of Old Creatures when making windows? Or maybe all magic appears as lights when it takes on a visible form.
for anyone wondering, geis is pronounced like 'gesh'
