HowlerPod 78 - House Grimmus: Character Studies
Nov 6, 2020
Dive into the intricate legacy of House Grimmus, exploring character dynamics and moral complexities in the Iron Gold saga. The hosts reveal their favorite character moments while playfully dissecting buzzsaws and betrayals between key figures. Intriguing analyses of Atalantia, Ajax, and Aja uncover psychological depths and power struggles. Listeners are invited to reflect on personal connections to characters, along with a humorous take on social media anxiety, making for a lively and engaging discussion.
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Grimmus Masks Their True Selves
- House Grimmus members hide their true selves behind alien outward personas, never revealing intentions clearly.
- Their poker faces mask deep personal motives, exemplified by Ash Lord's feigned strength and Atalantia's secret ambitions.
Ash Lord Mirrors Pompey the Great
- Magnus Algrimus, the Ash Lord, parallels Pompey the Great with his military power and ultimate defeat.
- His death mirrors Pompey's, making Darrow's challenges akin to Caesar's true struggle with Rome itself.
Atalantia's Strategic Deceit
- Atalantia is a strategist masterfully hiding ambitions to be sovereign under a guise of disinterest.
- She's a dangerous mix: charismatic, cruel, intellectually savage, and unapologetically self-serving.