Part 46, covering the introduction to the Sample Dungeon. Just a few minor changes here, so the whole story is by Holmes.
(Posted this morning, but I didn't have time to post it here)
http://zenopusarchives.blogspot.com/2015/02/part-46-zenopus-built-tower.html
I'd be inclined to think Zenopus was more like Eibon than Malgyris. The latter was in complete control, whereas Eibon had a less firm command of the powers he possessed. His escape might also suggest an untold ending for Zenopus, should one choose to go that way.
ReplyDeleteI posted here because the site gave me difficulties -- or I'm old, choose your preference. Also, I picked up an ebook (in addition to my various paper volumes) of 133 of Smith's tales for $1.99. Hardly a fitting price for a master as Smith, nor was it even close to being a comprehensive volume of his work -- but I'm not complaining. http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-ultimate-weird-tales-collection-133-stories-clark-ashton-smith-clark-ashton-smith/1029647754?ean=2940012166531
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Julian Levallon Good point about Eibon vs Malygris. I just found another 'doomed' wizard candidate - Avyctes, in the Double Shadow. I doubt we'll find an exact match for Zenopus just a collection of possible inspirations.
ReplyDeleteIndeed, I didn't mean to come across like the world's expert, but as I read back it sounds snotty. CAS has a number of stories with necromancers, and perhaps his overall sardonic tone was the inspiration. Or as you point out, a collection.
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