We all would sometimes like to believe that we can do everything by ourselves, that we surely must be mighty enough to handle it all by our lonesome but in the end it is a group effort.
She who flashed brilliant as the falling lightning brought me delicious presents from the waters.
Now from the flood be born a strong young hero.
May Uruvasi prolong her life for ever.
It’s hard to see how Zaid could have anything to do with being the heir at this point. We are more invested in some of the fighters pursuing Allison than we are with him. I think we’ve seen more panels with the Big Baby than with Zaid.
I really wish old man Zoss would be a little less cryptic. What does “break the wheel” mean? In-comic, “the wheel” usually refers to the Multiverse. Would he have Allison destroy the Multiverse? Is that what her fate is supposed to be?
I guess that might make for a better state of things, if only because that way homicidal tyrants and genocidal megawars would be confined to their own universe; also, all the yet unconquered universes would remain free. Still, if that is Zoss’ plan, it wouldn’t hurt for him to be a bit more explicit about it.
Maybe it’s been asked before, but I can’t help but wonder: what happened to Metatron’s curly locks? Did Zoss steal them when he pimp-slapped divine names out of him? IS THAT THE SOURCE OF HIS POWER?!
A wheel does little good when lying on its side on the dirt, stood upon by those who can think of it only as a slightly taller pedestal for their own misbegotten arrogance. Any aspiring master of infinity must be prepared to practice their unicycle routine – and be sure to work on a proper dismount technique, you’ll always need it sooner than you think.
So, Zoss calling her Alice here makes something I recently learned *delightfully* appropriate: Allison is an English version of the French name Alice. Which means “Nobility”.
I suppose it’s just to bad for the demiurges (and Six Juggernaut Star) that none of them knew French*, or they would never have let mere gender mislead them as to the identity of the Heir.
Lil bitty more delight fer tha – Ruth be compassionsome an mercifull, ie backwise ruthless. (leavin be, the bibli relation o Ruth to Solomon an David an all). An Wanda were a Princess frae Polish folklore, notesomely kind.
Noble, Kind, an Compassionate is us’ Allison Wanda Ruth.
Lady Redfingers, She who is Bone, Queen of the Calcified Fortress
So we basically got to the same Conclusion as in V for Vengeance – after a fashion.
One to break the system, one to rebuild. In this case one to master the rules and govern the system and the next one to break it, and perhaps a future one to rebuild later, who knows.
Allison! Like White Chain, you must learn: Solomon David is ruled by LAW.
And LAW SERVES.
If you choose well what it serves, it will correct the whole law. JUSTICE IN BALANCE will correct the whole law. PRIDE will bend it until the wheel crushes even diamond.
The wheel spins eternal, it is only by realizing that endings are but new beginnings that you can comprehend its true glory. Even this call to break the wheel is but part of the wheel’s turning. The wheel is not destroyed, merely reshaped.
The world must be destroyed so it may yet be recreated in the purging fire that is to come. The wheel continues to spin.
While the mortal world doubts and questions,
I know exactly what I am.
I am the ceasless wheel,
Atop a mountain of broken bodies.
You are strong child, but
I am beyond strength.
I am the end.
A proper lesson for the world of a king of pride who will never give up his power willingly. The path of Ki Rata was always an empty one…
We all would sometimes like to believe that we can do everything by ourselves, that we surely must be mighty enough to handle it all by our lonesome but in the end it is a group effort.
She who flashed brilliant as the falling lightning brought me delicious presents from the waters.
Now from the flood be born a strong young hero.
May Uruvasi prolong her life for ever.
The Rig Veda/Mandala 10/Hymn 95
Is anyone else weirdly fixated on how uncomfortably wide Zoss must be spreading his legs in that panel where he’s standing on the wheel?
so, this basically sums up the fact that Allison is the TRUE heir? the great debate is over.
also, last book incoming.
I’m…scared.
It’s hard to see how Zaid could have anything to do with being the heir at this point. We are more invested in some of the fighters pursuing Allison than we are with him. I think we’ve seen more panels with the Big Baby than with Zaid.
Take a Bearing:
head for there-in.
Arms he’s wearing
Zoss sought mastery over the wheel, over the infinite worlds, to wield existence itself as a mighty warrior wields a sword.
But existence makes a very poor sword indeed, as it is pointless.
Pointless, but rather edgy.
Edgy, but prone to rust.
The holy trinity of physical damage types: Pointed, Edgy, and Blunt.
I really wish old man Zoss would be a little less cryptic. What does “break the wheel” mean? In-comic, “the wheel” usually refers to the Multiverse. Would he have Allison destroy the Multiverse? Is that what her fate is supposed to be?
Or is she to become the Khaleesi of the 777,777 Kingdoms?
I mean, she’s got the white hair and magic powers already xD
She could maybe break it up into unconnected kingdoms like Al-Yisun divided themselves
I guess that might make for a better state of things, if only because that way homicidal tyrants and genocidal megawars would be confined to their own universe; also, all the yet unconquered universes would remain free. Still, if that is Zoss’ plan, it wouldn’t hurt for him to be a bit more explicit about it.
Now I want a KSBD Tarot
With only one book left, I suppose we will all say a Farewell to Kings soon enough.
Zoss loves… POWER!
Zoss loves… ALICE-UN!
Zoss loves… Revolution.
You see, King of Swords, one person can only do a little violence. Many people can make a big violence. Like, five violence, at least. Maybe more.
One person can have little a violence. As a treat.
Maybe it’s been asked before, but I can’t help but wonder: what happened to Metatron’s curly locks? Did Zoss steal them when he pimp-slapped divine names out of him? IS THAT THE SOURCE OF HIS POWER?!
The master’s tools will never dismantle the master’s house.
A single match can start a roaring fire. You just have to know when to light it.
Definitely when it’s getting a bit nippy. And especially if you need it to boil some water for example, too.
A wheel does little good when lying on its side on the dirt, stood upon by those who can think of it only as a slightly taller pedestal for their own misbegotten arrogance. Any aspiring master of infinity must be prepared to practice their unicycle routine – and be sure to work on a proper dismount technique, you’ll always need it sooner than you think.
Gog Agog has been practicing just that for centuries! But Solomon couldn’t be bothered…
Collectivism is magic. (Insert Soviet anthem)
So, Zoss calling her Alice here makes something I recently learned *delightfully* appropriate: Allison is an English version of the French name Alice. Which means “Nobility”.
I suppose it’s just to bad for the demiurges (and Six Juggernaut Star) that none of them knew French*, or they would never have let mere gender mislead them as to the identity of the Heir.
Lil bitty more delight fer tha – Ruth be compassionsome an mercifull, ie backwise ruthless. (leavin be, the bibli relation o Ruth to Solomon an David an all). An Wanda were a Princess frae Polish folklore, notesomely kind.
Noble, Kind, an Compassionate is us’ Allison Wanda Ruth.
Q: What is Strength?
A: To ask for help.
You keep friends nearby, and you ask for help when you need it, and you won’t just be strong. You’ll be unbeatable. Humdum.
So we basically got to the same Conclusion as in V for Vengeance – after a fashion.
One to break the system, one to rebuild. In this case one to master the rules and govern the system and the next one to break it, and perhaps a future one to rebuild later, who knows.
In plain terms; time to think outside the box. Time to stop following crooked rules and to find a way out of the cycle
Allison! Like White Chain, you must learn: Solomon David is ruled by LAW.
And LAW SERVES.
If you choose well what it serves, it will correct the whole law. JUSTICE IN BALANCE will correct the whole law. PRIDE will bend it until the wheel crushes even diamond.
The wheel spins eternal, it is only by realizing that endings are but new beginnings that you can comprehend its true glory. Even this call to break the wheel is but part of the wheel’s turning. The wheel is not destroyed, merely reshaped.
The world must be destroyed so it may yet be recreated in the purging fire that is to come. The wheel continues to spin.
While the mortal world doubts and questions,
I know exactly what I am.
I am the ceasless wheel,
Atop a mountain of broken bodies.
You are strong child, but
I am beyond strength.
I am the end.
Amazing lines,
One that masters the wheel cannot break it.