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Old 07-07-2021, 07:20 AM
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The arrogance of D&D that they felt they could have this twist pull off without Emilia even knowing till last moment. She should not have been totally shocked, she should have known her character was headed this way even if she had to sign an agreement to keep it to herself. Like what they did with Alan Rickman in the Harry Potter films, they told him Snape's background and fate so he could consider them in his portrayal of the character before this stuff was punished in the books.

But Emilia played her the way she did, as a leader ruthless to enemies but well intentioned in general, did and D&D never thought it was necessary to say a word because "subverting expectations" is all you need to write a compelling story apparently.
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