User blog comment:Vorred/Patriots - Feedback Blog/@comment-958607-20130811222901

My apologies for the late response. I'll only review chapter 5 for now, then I'll type up my response to Chapter 6 tomorrow. :P

Chapter 5 was, overall, quite a shocking installment. I'm guessing that this is the climax of Patriots? It is clear to see that Theran is becoming something of a tragic hero with a number of aggressive, ruthless tactics that make him unpopular. He does seem like a bit of a jerk, and this image is heightened by the fact he butchers a Matoran... and I point out that Glonor was injured. I'm doubtful that Theran could've taken him on if Glonor was at full health. XD

The death of Glonor really was quite shocking. I felt the build up to it coming in the panels before it and I was rather pleased to see Brorag get some extra lines, though I think it's clear that this chapter marks an important stage in Theran's character development. :P When Range tells you that you've gone too far, you've gone too far. XD

Theran's dissent into this angry husk of a Toa is interesting. It reminds me a lot of Vakama in his Hordika days though seems remarkably more personal. It makes it hard to sympathize with the character and, if I'm honest, he seems like a total jerk. XD He seems uncompromising in his hatred of the Undead and, by extent, Nuva. I noticed his poor decision making in Chapter 2 but always felt it was down to an internal character struggle. Now I get the feeling that he is haunted by the losses of Dorvan and Chaeus but that he takes his feelings out in the form of aggression and prejudice.

It was also interesting to see the merging of the Prologue setting with the main story, though it was a little confusing to see that they'd sent a distress letter and, yet, were still in the same place.

I'm also interested to see what role Khyae will have. I assume that it may have something to do with GloBoh. But still, at least Merall will have another female teammate. :D

Overall, another sound chapter with a lot of unique character development. I don't think I've ever seen Range be explored in such depth and those two panels of him on the deckchair were priceless. :D

And, as soon as I get my hands on a silver Miru Nuva.... Glonor will have his revenge. XD