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The minotaurs wars

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#1
zombiegleemax
Mar 31, 2005 7:03:45 I really dont like minotaurs and I have no time for reading a books that dont really interesting me. but I do wish to know the main achvments they made, and how they were organized or got the power.
I will understand if it is too much but I dont ask for full description.
#2
frostdawn
Mar 31, 2005 10:44:22
I really dont like minotaurs and I have no time for reading a books that dont really interesting me. but I do wish to know the main achvments they made, and how they were organized or got the power.
I will understand if it is too much but I dont ask for full description.

*****SPOILERS*****

ALOT of it had to do with a powerful necromancer that got her power from The One God (Takhisis). She had ghost spies, assasins, and eventually developed a religious cult following. Her husband was a military general, and his position garnered respect from many different soldiers. Together, they staged a coupe and killed off Chot Es Kalin (emperor) and his 'senate'. From there, they basically either got the respect of the people, or enslaved them, and eventually conscripted almost any and all minotaurs that could fight to bolster the Minotaur army. Things kinda progressed from there. Hope that helps.
#3
zombiegleemax
Mar 31, 2005 12:06:00
*****SPOILERS*****

ALOT of it had to do with a powerful necromancer that got her power from The One God (Takhisis). She had ghost spies, assasins, and eventually developed a religious cult following. Her husband was a military general, and his position garnered respect from many different soldiers. Together, they staged a coupe and killed off Chot Es Kalin (emperor) and his 'senate'. From there, they basically either got the respect of the people, or enslaved them, and eventually conscripted almost any and all minotaurs that could fight to bolster the Minotaur army. Things kinda progressed from there. Hope that helps.

ive got couple aof questions...
If you cross this story and war of souls you can know that they are going to attack Silvensti.But they probebly have much more ambitions. Is it mentioned what are their goals? o what happened after The fall of the one god?
#4
zombiegleemax
Mar 31, 2005 12:27:21
ive got couple aof questions...
If you cross this story and war of souls you can know that they are going to attack Silvensti.But they probebly have much more ambitions. Is it mentioned what are their goals? o what happened after The fall of the one god?

The second Minotaur Wars book ends with the Death of Tak and the end of the War of Souls, so beyond they we won't know until the third book comes out. Other books that have gone beyond this timeframe like the Lord of the Rose mention that the Minotaurs control much of the Silvanesti lands and supposedly have no plans to expand. Time will tell on that though.
#5
frostdawn
Mar 31, 2005 16:20:26
ive got couple aof questions...
If you cross this story and war of souls you can know that they are going to attack Silvensti.But they probebly have much more ambitions. Is it mentioned what are their goals? o what happened after The fall of the one god?

It seems they have an almost self-defeatist history they are trying to overcome, so Hotak (the new emperor) swore to increase the power and scope of the kingdom- best way to do that is to carve out a piece of land on the mainland against their old rivals, the elves. They started the invasion while they still had the backing of Tak, but soon after the invasion started, the WoS ended. Like Thrackerzog says, no one really knows yet what is going to happen next...
#6
zombiegleemax
Mar 31, 2005 21:57:52 thanks for the answers
#7
darthsylver
Apr 01, 2005 13:42:51 Thought their old rivals were the ogres. I mean, the ogres did enslave the minotaurs at one point right? Or am I mixing up my Ansalon history with my Taladas history again?
#8
frostdawn
Apr 04, 2005 9:46:29
Thought their old rivals were the ogres. I mean, the ogres did enslave the minotaurs at one point right? Or am I mixing up my Ansalon history with my Taladas history again?

Except for purposes of this trilogy, the minotaurs are working with the Ogres, but it is true that the Ogres are among the oldest adversaries of the minotaurs, and actually enslaved virtually their entire race no less than twice in their history. The dealings with the ogres has been kept secret from the general populace of Minotaurs for fear of a rebellion. The Minotaurs have given the ogres weapons, supplies, and Minotaur slaves in exchange for their assistance. It's no small wonder the ruling class of the Minotaurs want to keep these dealings secret.

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#1 zombiegleemax Mar 31, 2005 7:03:45	I really dont like minotaurs and I have no time for reading a books that dont really interesting me. but I do wish to know the main achvments they made, and how they were organized or got the power. I will understand if it is too much but I dont ask for full description.
#2 frostdawn Mar 31, 2005 10:44:22	I really dont like minotaurs and I have no time for reading a books that dont really interesting me. but I do wish to know the main achvments they made, and how they were organized or got the power. I will understand if it is too much but I dont ask for full description. ***SPOILERS*** ALOT of it had to do with a powerful necromancer that got her power from The One God (Takhisis). She had ghost spies, assasins, and eventually developed a religious cult following. Her husband was a military general, and his position garnered respect from many different soldiers. Together, they staged a coupe and killed off Chot Es Kalin (emperor) and his 'senate'. From there, they basically either got the respect of the people, or enslaved them, and eventually conscripted almost any and all minotaurs that could fight to bolster the Minotaur army. Things kinda progressed from there. Hope that helps.
#3 zombiegleemax Mar 31, 2005 12:06:00	***SPOILERS*** ALOT of it had to do with a powerful necromancer that got her power from The One God (Takhisis). She had ghost spies, assasins, and eventually developed a religious cult following. Her husband was a military general, and his position garnered respect from many different soldiers. Together, they staged a coupe and killed off Chot Es Kalin (emperor) and his 'senate'. From there, they basically either got the respect of the people, or enslaved them, and eventually conscripted almost any and all minotaurs that could fight to bolster the Minotaur army. Things kinda progressed from there. Hope that helps. ive got couple aof questions... If you cross this story and war of souls you can know that they are going to attack Silvensti.But they probebly have much more ambitions. Is it mentioned what are their goals? o what happened after The fall of the one god?
#4 zombiegleemax Mar 31, 2005 12:27:21	ive got couple aof questions... If you cross this story and war of souls you can know that they are going to attack Silvensti.But they probebly have much more ambitions. Is it mentioned what are their goals? o what happened after The fall of the one god? The second Minotaur Wars book ends with the Death of Tak and the end of the War of Souls, so beyond they we won't know until the third book comes out. Other books that have gone beyond this timeframe like the Lord of the Rose mention that the Minotaurs control much of the Silvanesti lands and supposedly have no plans to expand. Time will tell on that though.
#5 frostdawn Mar 31, 2005 16:20:26	ive got couple aof questions... If you cross this story and war of souls you can know that they are going to attack Silvensti.But they probebly have much more ambitions. Is it mentioned what are their goals? o what happened after The fall of the one god? It seems they have an almost self-defeatist history they are trying to overcome, so Hotak (the new emperor) swore to increase the power and scope of the kingdom- best way to do that is to carve out a piece of land on the mainland against their old rivals, the elves. They started the invasion while they still had the backing of Tak, but soon after the invasion started, the WoS ended. Like Thrackerzog says, no one really knows yet what is going to happen next...
#6 zombiegleemax Mar 31, 2005 21:57:52	thanks for the answers
#7 darthsylver Apr 01, 2005 13:42:51	Thought their old rivals were the ogres. I mean, the ogres did enslave the minotaurs at one point right? Or am I mixing up my Ansalon history with my Taladas history again?
#8 frostdawn Apr 04, 2005 9:46:29	Thought their old rivals were the ogres. I mean, the ogres did enslave the minotaurs at one point right? Or am I mixing up my Ansalon history with my Taladas history again? Except for purposes of this trilogy, the minotaurs are working with the Ogres, but it is true that the Ogres are among the oldest adversaries of the minotaurs, and actually enslaved virtually their entire race no less than twice in their history. The dealings with the ogres has been kept secret from the general populace of Minotaurs for fear of a rebellion. The Minotaurs have given the ogres weapons, supplies, and Minotaur slaves in exchange for their assistance. It's no small wonder the ruling class of the Minotaurs want to keep these dealings secret.