The most underrated fantasy series ever imo. Bakker's prince of nothing and aspect emperor belong up there with any list Abercrombie, Lawrence, Martin, or any of the (imo) all-star modern fantasy writers, are in.
I have never read anything better than this. Prince of Nothing and Aspect Emperor are my favorite books of any that I've read in my 36 years of avid reading. I reread the entire saga every year, these books are actually worth studying.
There is a head on a pole behind you... Loved this. Imagery, visuals, voice. Also my favorite series ever. Can't wait for more episodes. And the inchoroi.
@@earlpipe9713 haha me neither. I searched on reddit and the Bakker msgboard once. People seemed to think it had something to do with those heads from the outside that Kellhus carried on his belt, but no one could really pinpoint wtf it meant or why it just sticks with you. In any event, years after reading it, it just resonates in our heads. There is a head on a pole behind you. Ahhh.
These videos really help me digest some of the dense information from the book. There’s lots of philosophical jargon and lots of exposition so this is a great companion for new readers who are trying to get into Bakker’s writing.
Came here at the recommendation of a common friend. I just completed Chapter Six of The Darkness That Comes Before, and I was struggling to grasp some of what you outlined here. It's making a lot more sense now. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos for readers like me who get confused easily, lol.
Thanks for the support Norman! Mac, (or as I've always called him, "Mac-Attack") was telling me that you started reading the story. I've been begging him to finish it for years. I hope you enjoy the series, it's really unlike any other fantasy out there. Chapter 6 is awesome too, you get to meet one of the most interesting characters. "Cnaiur." Feel free to stop on by and leave some thoughts! There's also a facebook group called, "R. Scott Bakker's The Second Apocalypse" which is a great resource if you want to ask any questions. Thanks again for commenting! Keep us posted!
My friend recently recommended these books to me. But I wasnt convinced so I searched and found this video. Im now half way through the first book (soo good). You did a fantastic job. Thank you for your efforts. I'll watch the rest of the videos when I finish the first book.
This is so well done, I'm watching all of the videos in order now. I've read the entire book series and find them to be among the best literature ever written, so this is wonderful to see!
Thanks for the video!! I just started reading this series and with ADHD some details are hard to retain. This video was a tremendous help and without spoilers. Getting a like and a sub!
Thanks for watching Jason! The quality gets better as the series goes one. You might beat me to the finish line, so far I'm only on chapter 13! Thanks for the sub, much appreciated!
Loved this! My friend recommended me this series and I fell in love with it I’m currently on The Great Ordeal but haven’t touched it in awhile watching this refresh’s my memory really well. Looking forward to more!
Bro , I just started watching your videos one by one ... Pls don't stop uploading... Keep going man , rly appreciate it ... And yes I just subscribed to you 😊
These videos having sub 1 million views is criminal. I'm now caught up and rewatching these as I'm reading through TWP. Excited for the next installment!
Thank you for watching! Most of the artwork is from Midjourney, but a good friend also has several pieces. You can check out his art in the description. He has a ton of R. Scott Bakker fan art!
This video is awesome, but I also paused at this point to check the comments. Unless it’s told later in the series and I don’t recall correctly, moenghus didn’t sneak out but was sent out when they agreed someone had to go investigate, but also wouldn’t be allowed back as he would contaminate their sanctum with knowledge or worldborn men. Still, I’m so glad to have stumbled upon these videos. Please keep it up!!
The one thing that I struggle with in this video is the portrayal of the sranc. Their bodies were far more canine than human, loping about like upright dogs. Their faces though were porcelain beauty, mirror images of the Cûnuroi that the sranc were created to destroy.
SubFlow22, I completely agree. These illustrations are generated from Midjourney. I'd love to commission real art, but that would cost thousands and thousands of dollars with the amount I need to make videos of this length, so Midjourney is really the only way this is possible. I've tried using community fan art as much as I can. Anyways, it's been challenging getting the Sranc to look right. I'm hoping as the technology gets better in the future, I can get that canine look.
Spoiler question These books can be confusing and I only read them once. But I thought the Sranc were a creation of the inchoroi or the consult. They are made to look like the race of nonmen, but the nonmen traded with the consult and they their mortality away for immortality, but the price was that all the women died or became barren. The nonmen could no longer reproduce and they drifted into dimentia and amnesia over time. The Sranc are like a mockery of the nonmen because they reproduce like vermin and are aroused by base violence and they eat the flesh of their kills. This is how I remember what I read from the books. The only actual nonmen still alive are amnesiacs others have killed themselves. And I guess there are those who are in the seat of the consult… in that last book it was revealed that the nonmen who went to destroy the consult were turned by the no god.
My book is written totally different than this audiobook. It’s like reading a King James Bible and listening to NIV. Anyone know if there’s different copies sold or something?
I'm here to learn how I should have been pronouncing the names. What a wild book series? I just put up my own review (no-spoilers) here: ua-cam.com/video/ZDoQ8u-Qm1w/v-deo.html
Where tf are getting these pronunciations? Lol I can't find good resources on that anywhere... just lots of googling pronunciations and short/long vowel sounds of stuff like ä, ö, ô, ü, û, etc. then trying to piece these words together. Your pronounciations sound more authentic than mine.. lol
Thanks for this! Feels like required viewing for new readers after the first 50 pages. What an amazing prologue!
@mikesbookreviews thank you so much! Huge fan of your channel!
@@cursedarmada88 Wow, really? Thanks!
"So long as men exist, there are crimes." And right there we have the whole issue behind the Consult and the Inchori! Great stuff!
Thanks for watching buddy! I appreciate it.
My all time favorite series, finally getting an awesome visual / auditory treatment - great job!
The most underrated fantasy series ever imo. Bakker's prince of nothing and aspect emperor belong up there with any list Abercrombie, Lawrence, Martin, or any of the (imo) all-star modern fantasy writers, are in.
I'd add Erikson on that list
I have never read anything better than this. Prince of Nothing and Aspect Emperor are my favorite books of any that I've read in my 36 years of avid reading. I reread the entire saga every year, these books are actually worth studying.
The 6 Dune books are as good or better imo.
Truth Shines! Keep them coming! Great work
There is a head on a pole behind you...
Loved this. Imagery, visuals, voice. Also my favorite series ever. Can't wait for more episodes. And the inchoroi.
More to come... Thanks for the support!
Ah, that's one of my favorite lines, though I still don't understand what it means
@@earlpipe9713 haha me neither. I searched on reddit and the Bakker msgboard once. People seemed to think it had something to do with those heads from the outside that Kellhus carried on his belt, but no one could really pinpoint wtf it meant or why it just sticks with you. In any event, years after reading it, it just resonates in our heads. There is a head on a pole behind you. Ahhh.
A brilliant summary. It's been so long since I read the first trilogy, I'd forgotten most of this material, but now I'm inspired to read it again :)
just about to finish DTCB on my second readthrough!
Very cool, I'm gonna pick up the book for sure, I'll look forward to part 2 👍
Well done, I enjoyed immensely!
Thank you very much!
Awesome, this evokes the same kinda vibe I felt from the intros to some of the songs on the first Gza album - "Oh wise one"
"Chose the Sword and You Will Join Me......Chose the Ball.....you join your mother in death" Liquid Swords??
These videos really help me digest some of the dense information from the book. There’s lots of philosophical jargon and lots of exposition so this is a great companion for new readers who are trying to get into Bakker’s writing.
@Shingula, thanks for watching! The videos get better in quality as you go along. These first couple are a little rough! Enjoy the journey!
Came here at the recommendation of a common friend. I just completed Chapter Six of The Darkness That Comes Before, and I was struggling to grasp some of what you outlined here. It's making a lot more sense now. Thanks for taking the time to make these videos for readers like me who get confused easily, lol.
Thanks for the support Norman! Mac, (or as I've always called him, "Mac-Attack") was telling me that you started reading the story. I've been begging him to finish it for years. I hope you enjoy the series, it's really unlike any other fantasy out there. Chapter 6 is awesome too, you get to meet one of the most interesting characters. "Cnaiur." Feel free to stop on by and leave some thoughts! There's also a facebook group called, "R. Scott Bakker's The Second Apocalypse" which is a great resource if you want to ask any questions. Thanks again for commenting! Keep us posted!
My friend recently recommended these books to me. But I wasnt convinced so I searched and found this video. Im now half way through the first book (soo good). You did a fantastic job. Thank you for your efforts. I'll watch the rest of the videos when I finish the first book.
Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoy them as much as I have!
Awesome stuff! Fantastic series of fiction!
Brilliant mate. I am so glad you are doing this. If I can help in any way please let me know.🤓
This is so well done, I'm watching all of the videos in order now.
I've read the entire book series and find them to be among the best literature ever written, so this is wonderful to see!
Thanks for watching! The videos get better as they go on. I was still learning a lot during the first few. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the video!! I just started reading this series and with ADHD some details are hard to retain. This video was a tremendous help and without spoilers. Getting a like and a sub!
Thanks for watching Jason! The quality gets better as the series goes one. You might beat me to the finish line, so far I'm only on chapter 13! Thanks for the sub, much appreciated!
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Loved this! My friend recommended me this series and I fell in love with it I’m currently on The Great Ordeal but haven’t touched it in awhile watching this refresh’s my memory really well. Looking forward to more!
Thanks for watching!
Great video I'm currently reading this series and malazan. These videos are great for a refresh.
Thanks for watching Robert!
i think about these books regularly.
There's a voice I haven't heard since Dutch...sounds just as silky and smooth as I remember...
Wow! Thank you so much! You did a great job a retelling this prologue! Truly truly appreciative!
Bro , I just started watching your videos one by one ... Pls don't stop uploading... Keep going man , rly appreciate it ... And yes I just subscribed to you 😊
Welcome! Thanks for the sub!
Fantastic. Thank you.
These videos having sub 1 million views is criminal.
I'm now caught up and rewatching these as I'm reading through TWP. Excited for the next installment!
Thank you so much! I'm just glad the quality has gotten better over time. Some of the early videos are a little rough, but oh well!
Todd here. Wonderful video! Beautiful artwork!
Möenghus did not escape. He was sent to reconnooter the immediate area and later cast out after being jugded polluted by the outside world.
You're absolutly right. An oversight on my end!
@@cursedarmada88 I should add that other than that, your video made a very good impression on me, quality and delivery-wise.
@@Heard40k the quality gets better in the later videos! I was still teaching myself how to edit. Thanks for watching!
Great book series, reading it again right now... Well done that got you a sub for sure.
Thanks for subbing! Much appreciated.
@@cursedarmada88 with such quality narration as this your channel is criminally under subbed.
@@stonehartfloydfan Thank you so much! I'm working on the next one now. Appreciate the support!
Keep it up man! This is awesome!
Oh and 6-finger king. Where did you find this art?
Thank you for watching! Most of the artwork is from Midjourney, but a good friend also has several pieces. You can check out his art in the description. He has a ton of R. Scott Bakker fan art!
I needed this. Please please please make more!
Thank you for the support, I really appreciate it!
I thought Moenghus left with permission after some sranc discovered Ishual
Lol, I'm going to say right now, I challenge anyone to summarize these books without discrepancies (including the man himself) ;).
JimL85, you might be right. I'll have to check again, but I think that minor detail gets revealed later. I appreciate you pointing that out!
This video is awesome, but I also paused at this point to check the comments. Unless it’s told later in the series and I don’t recall correctly, moenghus didn’t sneak out but was sent out when they agreed someone had to go investigate, but also wouldn’t be allowed back as he would contaminate their sanctum with knowledge or worldborn men. Still, I’m so glad to have stumbled upon these videos. Please keep it up!!
He was sent to find and kill his father.
This is amazing man, wish you the best of luck for your future videos
Thank you Drizzt! Be sure to leave Menzoberranzan once in a while and come back for the next one LOL
The one thing that I struggle with in this video is the portrayal of the sranc. Their bodies were far more canine than human, loping about like upright dogs. Their faces though were porcelain beauty, mirror images of the Cûnuroi that the sranc were created to destroy.
SubFlow22, I completely agree. These illustrations are generated from Midjourney. I'd love to commission real art, but that would cost thousands and thousands of dollars with the amount I need to make videos of this length, so Midjourney is really the only way this is possible. I've tried using community fan art as much as I can. Anyways, it's been challenging getting the Sranc to look right. I'm hoping as the technology gets better in the future, I can get that canine look.
But seriously well done dude! Great recap, you could record audio books
Spoiler question
These books can be confusing and I only read them once. But
I thought the Sranc were a creation of the inchoroi or the consult. They are made to look like the race of nonmen, but the nonmen traded with the consult and they their mortality away for immortality, but the price was that all the women died or became barren. The nonmen could no longer reproduce and they drifted into dimentia and amnesia over time.
The Sranc are like a mockery of the nonmen because they reproduce like vermin and are aroused by base violence and they eat the flesh of their kills.
This is how I remember what I read from the books. The only actual nonmen still alive are amnesiacs others have killed themselves. And I guess there are those who are in the seat of the consult… in that last book it was revealed that the nonmen who went to destroy the consult were turned by the no god.
Hello Ross
Neil! Thanks for watching buddy.
we are the race of flesh
we are the race of lovers
Awesome!
Sweet!😊
So Kellus is around 230 yrs old upon leaving to find daddy?
Great video.
Thanks!
This is great! I’m working my way through your series. Did you use Midjourney for this particular video?
Yes I did
very good
So good
This is great. Will you also be doing the 4 Aspect-Emperor books as well after the original trilogy?
Caleb I'm not sure to be honest. I'm trying to take it chapter by chapter. Otherwise I will get overwhelmed!
@@cursedarmada88 makes complete sense! Thanks for all the videos so far, they are great!!
@@cable4555 thanks for watching, I really appreciate the support. ❤
My book is written totally different than this audiobook. It’s like reading a King James Bible and listening to NIV. Anyone know if there’s different copies sold or something?
I'm here to learn how I should have been pronouncing the names. What a wild book series? I just put up my own review (no-spoilers) here: ua-cam.com/video/ZDoQ8u-Qm1w/v-deo.html
Where tf are getting these pronunciations? Lol
I can't find good resources on that anywhere... just lots of googling pronunciations and short/long vowel sounds of stuff like ä, ö, ô, ü, û, etc. then trying to piece these words together. Your pronounciations sound more authentic than mine.. lol
Honestly the truth is I am totally winging it lol I haven't listened to the audiobooks so I'm just doing my best!