The Prince of Nothing: The Darkness That Comes Before Part 1

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  • čas přidán 18. 12. 2022
  • The Darkness That Comes Before: Prologue
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Komentáře • 76

  • @Seomus
    @Seomus Před rokem +16

    "So long as men exist, there are crimes." And right there we have the whole issue behind the Consult and the Inchori! Great stuff!

  • @TheAdrinachrome1
    @TheAdrinachrome1 Před rokem +12

    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.

    • @moeb1us
      @moeb1us Před 5 měsíci +3

      I'd add Erikson on that list

  • @francisposey3002
    @francisposey3002 Před rokem +20

    My all time favorite series, finally getting an awesome visual / auditory treatment - great job!

  • @bmckgmck
    @bmckgmck Před rokem +17

    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.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +3

      More to come... Thanks for the support!

    • @earlpipe9713
      @earlpipe9713 Před rokem +1

      Ah, that's one of my favorite lines, though I still don't understand what it means

    • @bmckgmck
      @bmckgmck Před rokem

      @@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.

  • @allswellthatends7201
    @allswellthatends7201 Před rokem +8

    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 :)

    • @missingneek
      @missingneek Před 9 měsíci

      just about to finish DTCB on my second readthrough!

  • @SubFlow22
    @SubFlow22 Před rokem +3

    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.

  • @petesolberg6182
    @petesolberg6182 Před rokem +6

    Brilliant mate. I am so glad you are doing this. If I can help in any way please let me know.🤓

  • @MichaelSmith-uq8nt
    @MichaelSmith-uq8nt Před rokem +4

    There's a voice I haven't heard since Dutch...sounds just as silky and smooth as I remember...

  • @Red21Viper
    @Red21Viper Před rokem +7

    Truth Shines! Keep them coming! Great work

  • @jakejefferies2099
    @jakejefferies2099 Před rokem +5

    Very cool, I'm gonna pick up the book for sure, I'll look forward to part 2 👍

  • @earlpipe9713
    @earlpipe9713 Před rokem +2

    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"

    • @blacknbluecollarreader
      @blacknbluecollarreader Před rokem

      "Chose the Sword and You Will Join Me......Chose the Ball.....you join your mother in death" Liquid Swords??

  • @Shingula
    @Shingula Před 5 měsíci +3

    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.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před 5 měsíci +1

      @Shingula, thanks for watching! The videos get better in quality as you go along. These first couple are a little rough! Enjoy the journey!

  • @1rt741
    @1rt741 Před rokem +7

    Well done, I enjoyed immensely!

  • @normanhittle5254
    @normanhittle5254 Před rokem +3

    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.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem

      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!

  • @okohiaj
    @okohiaj Před rokem +2

    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.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem

      Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoy them as much as I have!

  • @jasonlighton9636
    @jasonlighton9636 Před rokem +2

    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!

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +1

      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!

  • @gundersonles
    @gundersonles Před rokem +3

    Awesome stuff! Fantastic series of fiction!

  • @audan2006
    @audan2006 Před měsícem

    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!

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před měsícem +1

      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!

  • @robertakridge9779
    @robertakridge9779 Před rokem +2

    Great video I'm currently reading this series and malazan. These videos are great for a refresh.

  • @derelicts9503
    @derelicts9503 Před 7 měsíci +1

    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!

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před 7 měsíci

      Thanks for watching! The videos get better as they go on. I was still learning a lot during the first few. Thanks for watching!

  • @HoddieNinja2231
    @HoddieNinja2231 Před rokem +1

    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!

  • @HistoritorJimaldus
    @HistoritorJimaldus Před rokem +5

    I thought Moenghus left with permission after some sranc discovered Ishual

    • @Stereomike11
      @Stereomike11 Před rokem +4

      Lol, I'm going to say right now, I challenge anyone to summarize these books without discrepancies (including the man himself) ;).

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +3

      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!

    • @nghickman
      @nghickman Před 10 měsíci

      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!!

  • @Heard40k
    @Heard40k Před 8 měsíci +3

    Möenghus did not escape. He was sent to reconnooter the immediate area and later cast out after being jugded polluted by the outside world.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před 8 měsíci +1

      You're absolutly right. An oversight on my end!

    • @Heard40k
      @Heard40k Před 8 měsíci

      @@cursedarmada88 I should add that other than that, your video made a very good impression on me, quality and delivery-wise.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před 8 měsíci

      @@Heard40k the quality gets better in the later videos! I was still teaching myself how to edit. Thanks for watching!

  • @jessewilliams9195
    @jessewilliams9195 Před rokem +1

    Fantastic. Thank you.

  • @Peakbeauty
    @Peakbeauty Před rokem +4

    🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼

  • @Someoneelse1994
    @Someoneelse1994 Před 4 měsíci

    Wow! Thank you so much! You did a great job a retelling this prologue! Truly truly appreciative!

  • @ToddsBookTube91
    @ToddsBookTube91 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Todd here. Wonderful video! Beautiful artwork!

  • @thirstywhitehead4443
    @thirstywhitehead4443 Před rokem

    I needed this. Please please please make more!

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +1

      Thank you for the support, I really appreciate it!

  • @SubFlow22
    @SubFlow22 Před rokem +2

    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.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +1

      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.

  • @nathaniel4334
    @nathaniel4334 Před rokem

    Awesome!

  • @lewiscarroll1150
    @lewiscarroll1150 Před 9 měsíci

    So good

  • @neilthompson5740
    @neilthompson5740 Před rokem +5

    Hello Ross

  • @armbaria
    @armbaria Před rokem

    This is amazing man, wish you the best of luck for your future videos

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +1

      Thank you Drizzt! Be sure to leave Menzoberranzan once in a while and come back for the next one LOL

  • @gt3d-gameartandgamedev176

    very good

  • @stonehartfloydfan
    @stonehartfloydfan Před rokem +1

    Great book series, reading it again right now... Well done that got you a sub for sure.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +1

      Thanks for subbing! Much appreciated.

    • @stonehartfloydfan
      @stonehartfloydfan Před rokem

      @@cursedarmada88 with such quality narration as this your channel is criminally under subbed.

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem

      @@stonehartfloydfan Thank you so much! I'm working on the next one now. Appreciate the support!

  • @osoisko1933
    @osoisko1933 Před rokem

    Great video.

  • @MichaelSmith-uq8nt
    @MichaelSmith-uq8nt Před rokem +1

    But seriously well done dude! Great recap, you could record audio books

  • @tomstoffelsound
    @tomstoffelsound Před rokem +2

    Keep it up man! This is awesome!
    Oh and 6-finger king. Where did you find this art?

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +1

      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!

  • @EternalTeenagerProductions
    @EternalTeenagerProductions Před 10 měsíci +1

    This is great! I’m working my way through your series. Did you use Midjourney for this particular video?

  • @cable4555
    @cable4555 Před rokem +1

    This is great. Will you also be doing the 4 Aspect-Emperor books as well after the original trilogy?

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +3

      Caleb I'm not sure to be honest. I'm trying to take it chapter by chapter. Otherwise I will get overwhelmed!

    • @cable4555
      @cable4555 Před rokem

      @@cursedarmada88 makes complete sense! Thanks for all the videos so far, they are great!!

    • @cursedarmada88
      @cursedarmada88  Před rokem +1

      @@cable4555 thanks for watching, I really appreciate the support. ❤

  • @HasteWriting
    @HasteWriting Před rokem +1

    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: czcams.com/video/ZDoQ8u-Qm1w/video.html