schuwa Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 <SPOLIER ALERT for Storm of Shadows> As I am working my way thru the Malifaux books, I just finished the short stories at the end of Storm of Shadows. I was a bit perplexed as to the ending of the Venn / Collodi storyline. The animated man (Venn) was disabled by Grizzly Dick and then suddenly, we see the wagon pulling away re-labeled as Collodi's. My interpretation was either (1) Collodi = Venn , who "came back" and re-labeled himself as Collodi. I feel this is less likely as the story would've had to taken place during Old Malifux times, since Collodi already existed at that point per his background story in the background. Or (2) someone in the village took over the wagon and re-labeled themselves as Collodi. Either way, my 2 interpretations re-con the background of Collodi, so someone part the clouds and explain this probably-easier-than-I-am-interpretting storyline. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Cordell Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 <SPOLIER ALERT for Storm of Shadows> As I am working my way thru the Malifaux books, I just finished the short stories at the end of Storm of Shadows. I was a bit perplexed as to the ending of the Venn / Collodi storyline. The animated man (Venn) was disabled by Grizzly Dick and then suddenly, we see the wagon pulling away re-labeled as Collodi's. My interpretation was either (1) Collodi = Venn , who "came back" and re-labeled himself as Collodi. I feel this is less likely as the story would've had to taken place during Old Malifux times, since Collodi already existed at that point per his background story in the background. Or (2) someone in the village took over the wagon and re-labeled themselves as Collodi. Either way, my 2 interpretations re-con the background of Collodi, so someone part the clouds and explain this probably-easier-than-I-am-interpretting storyline. Thanks! I'd go with "Venn was Collodi all along using a fake name." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausplosions Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I'd go with "Venn was Collodi all along using a fake name." Yeah. This is how I read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike3838 Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I read it the same way, although with some reservations due the fact that I always pictured Coloddi as being a construct/puppet creature himself, and not someone that could pass for human. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carasz Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 It's been a while since I read that one, but I figured Collodi was one of Venn's creations who took over after Venn was disabled. But now I'm pretty sure this is way off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silas Cordell Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 It's been a while since I read that one, but I figured Collodi was one of Venn's creations who took over after Venn was disabled. But now I'm pretty sure this is way off. That would pretty much completely violate Collodi's back-story from his own entry in book 2. I suspect he was just in disguise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mason Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 Or perhaps Venn was just an advanced puppet? It was definitely an odd ending. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carasz Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 That would pretty much completely violate Collodi's back-story from his own entry in book 2. I suspect he was just in disguise. Yes, I felt the same but never went back to re-reading it. Maybe I should... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_was_like_you Posted September 3, 2013 Report Share Posted September 3, 2013 I haven't read it in awhile, but I took it as Venn was a pretender to the throne. Just another clockwork curiosity maker / puppeteer, who was defeated in this story. Collodi claimed the spoils, taking the wagon for easier transportation and took Venn's dolls under his care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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