Tales from the Storm Discussion

[FJerome]

Anyone can told me more about Khaa/Khaat stuff
I don't realize what it could be
Maybe I missed the meaning of these word
But if someone could help me I'd be thankful

Looks like a typo and they meant "khaal" instead of "khaa", khaal being the word used for river on the Azim Steppe. Khaat probably means "lake", given Azim Khaat is one.

[Cilia]

It was nice to see the start of the feud between Magnai and Sadu. Still, I can't help but wish there had been a little more substance - just a little - to the whole series. Now I'm asking "4.1 when?" since I've run out of things to do but level alt classes and grind tomestone gear. "Raid" group disbanded because we couldn't beat Susano'o, and I only joined as a favor to my brother.

... I do think that they need to do more to develop Sadu's side of the equation, if they're really looking to set these two up. Right now, the "drama" is Magnai overcoming his built-up notions and recognizing that Sadu is his Moon - but what if he does? So far, nothing about Sadu's portrayal indicates that she wants anything to do with Magnai romantically, and sees him only as a foe (albeit, possibly a worthy foe). This isn't Tsundere posturing, as far as I can tell - she seriously can't stand the guy (and it's not hard to see why).

The biggest problem I have with the Magnai / Sadu ship is that she has shown zero interest in romance. While there is some back and forth between them, only Magnai has shown a desire to find love - Sadu doesn't seem to care, and they both need to get over their pride.

If one is going to cast Sadu as a tsundere, I'd say she's going to go the classic tsundere route - starts out fiery and defiant, but eventually cools into her role as Magnai's love interest instead of flip-flopping between "fiery" and "lovestruck" like more contemporary tsunderes. That said they'll need to do it quick, since they "only" have 4.1 - 4.x (4.55) to do it.

[YianKutku]

If one is going to cast Sadu as a tsundere, I'd say she's going to go the classic tsundere route - starts out fiery and defiant, but eventually cools into her role as Magnai's love interest instead of flip-flopping between "fiery" and "lovestruck" like more contemporary tsunderes. That said they'll need to do it quick, since they "only" have 4.1 - 4.x (4.55) to do it.

It's going to feel rushed if they did that, especially if there are other plot points to handle rather than spending all our time in the Azim Steppes stalking Magnai and Sadu. (Which, sadly, will probably not be as entertaining as the Ysayle And Estinien Show.)

At the most, they'll grudgingly admit that the other is remotely possibly not the worst thing ever.

[KageTokage]

Now I'm curious as to whether or not someone's going to humble Magnai and make him realize he's been misinterpreting the whole "Finding his Nhaama" thing his entire life, or if the guy's just going to luck out and find someone regardless.

[Mysterysword]

I honestly didn't think the Magnai/Sadu ship was supposed to be canon. If it was meant to be a romance, it's a poorly-written one. Especially if you compare it to Estinien/Ysayle, which featured two very clearly driven characters who had an actual reason to hate each other, but managed to put it aside and work together in the end, like adults. And even respect each other.

Magnai/Sadu, in comparison. One feels like a little kid who's yet to realise that the world isn't perfect, and the other has other things she needs to focus on. The only time they truly worked together and found common ground was when they were fighting for us, which was at the last possible moment of their involvement in the story.

[KageTokage]

I'd be surprised if we didn't have to go back to the steppe at some point for future MSQ events (Since we're almost certainly going have a portion that takes place in Othard), so I think it's a bit premature to say they won't be involved any further.

[Mysterysword]

I'd be surprised if we didn't have to go back to the steppe at some point for future MSQ events (Since we're almost certainly going have a portion that takes place in Othard), so I think it's a bit premature to say they won't be involved any further.

In the 4.0 story. I wasn't saying they won't be around in future patches, just that in the 4.0 story, them fighting for us was the last time we saw them.

[Khalithar]

Personally I think Magnai would be better with the girl from the mol tribe whose name eludes me right this second. I feel as though she would be better able to moderate his temperament.

[Daralii]

Personally I think Magnai would be better with the girl from the mol tribe whose name eludes me right this second. I feel as though she would be better able to moderate his temperament.

Cirina. She fits what Magnai's looking for, but she's a poor fit for the mythological Nhaama. She was also disinterested/confused when he grabbed her hands and asked "ARE YOU MY NHAAMA!?"

SE left several possibilities open, so it's just up to them on what path they want to commit to.

[YianKutku]

Personally I think Magnai would be better with the girl from the mol tribe whose name eludes me right this second. I feel as though she would be better able to moderate his temperament.

Cirina.

Who already has a fairly obvious crush on Hien, which fandom has already run far and wide with.

Also, Cirina is alarmed and cautious of Magnai. I don't know if it's better for Magnai's love life to replace Sadu's contempt with Cirina's terror.