Comments for page "The Troublesome Old Soldier" http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier Posts in the discussion thread "The Troublesome Old Soldier" Tue, 08 Sep 2026 06:05:02 +0000 http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706#post-7139290 (no title) http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier#post-7139290 Tue, 19 Aug 2025 17:02:26 +0000 destinysday 5296313 Alagadda has always been one of those in universe settings I've never had a good grasp on. That said I agree with the above comments that this has a great vibe throughout.

]]> http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706#post-5090061 (no title) http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier#post-5090061 Wed, 22 Sep 2021 04:42:50 +0000 Rounderhouse 4187885 #16

Excellent. I love the almost fable-like tone, I like the florid language, I like the voice that shines through from our dear narrator - I am known for my disinterest in the Alagadda aspects of the universe's lore, but I think this brings out the best of them. Old stories, from a world adjacent to ours, passed between lips like you'd find in an old storybook with the most detailed illustrations. Easy +1.

]]> http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706#post-5083438 (no title) http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier#post-5083438 Mon, 13 Sep 2021 21:18:09 +0000 Maxyfran73 7498739 Ah, this was a really good piece, makes me excited for the rest of the Fabulist's work. I'd heard of the original Twelve Dancing Princesses story, and this is a really good retelling of it, with a sprinkle of Alagaddan miasma. The diverting points were really interesting, and the author interjecting was a nice cherry on top of this great tale.

Overall, this was excellent. Easy upvote.

]]> http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706#post-5079290 (no title) http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier#post-5079290 Thu, 09 Sep 2021 02:58:17 +0000 Sergeimosin 1652931 The snide sidebars by the author, taking careful potshots at their rivals really help sell this as a piece written in a royal court. I also thoroughly enjoyed an actual Allagadan perspective on things for once, as opposed to pieces written by outsiders. +1

]]> http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706#post-5078254 (no title) http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier#post-5078254 Tue, 07 Sep 2021 20:28:24 +0000 Snapdragon133 5193476 I really like how this felt like a true twisted fairy tale, plus the author who can't help but butt into the narrative.

]]> http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706#post-5076683 (no title) http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier#post-5076683 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 20:54:33 +0000 Whitehills 6694512 This was a pleasant read, I liked how the soldier meant to remain faithful to his wife, even if she ran away.

If I had to say anything it'd be that the part where the sisters are completely obsessed with the dream dance floor is made sound a lot worse at the end than it was at the start, it should've been established earlier just how terrible it was.

]]> http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706#post-5076666 Author's note http://wanderers-library.wikidot.com/forum/t-14187706/the-troublesome-old-soldier#post-5076666 Sun, 05 Sep 2021 20:14:47 +0000 Indices 5987707 Based on "The Twelve Dancing Princesses," collected by the Brothers Grimm. Thanks to OriCatOriCat for looking this over!

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