User blog comment:Vorred/Patriots - Feedback Blog/@comment-958607-20130909172419/@comment-5174759-20130909181529

Since the whole final battle was so big I thought giving these side-characters more screen time would be a good idea. I also noticed on Merall and Brorag's character pages that they were in action non-stop... somebody had to complain about that :D And you're right, even the strongest warrior needs a rest!

You're totally right about Khyae. Her past is indeed connected to the original Farside Toa. Let's see if there are even enough left at the end to make her become an "honorary member"... :P

You're analysis of Tilira's behavior is an aspect I haven't considered yet. I made her that commanding because in the time before she was imprisoned in her mask was quite different than the one we know... she had also more power over others back then.

As you may remember, Vastara's Patriots build wasn't new. I created her back in 2009 where that ugly armor comes from :D I consider that cut scene to be "added" in the printed version.

Since these pictures were taken after I got the feedback to Chapter 8 I thought reintroducing both Solace and Viretha would "settle" the whole quick-escalation a bit, making them simply react too fast and not well-thought. Let's hope the best for Viretha and Aescela...

The panels/images you chose as your favorites are mine as well! Especially the "middle one"... that was a great shot :P However was Viretha's posing not as easy as you may think (but also not as difficult as Khyae's) because you cannot pose her arms and legs that great.

Just consider this chapter an introduction to the final battle (I said in an update that I had to split it up into three; normally this wouldn't be so long compared to the rest)... there is a lot more to come. I'm very interested how you and the others will react :D