This is true. Rowan does get pretty upset when Galen says he can go home, but maybe this is because Rowan is a bit of an outcast in his hometown?Marloo wrote: ↑05 Oct 2020, 02:10 Rowan seems to have alternative motives for hanging around with Galen, although we don’t get informed about them. The Mayor does not seem to have those, but then again, not everything is what it seems like, especially in Voulhire. I would be careful with both of them.
Who would you trust, the town Mayor or Rowan?
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Re: Who would you trust, the town Mayor or Rowan?
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Also, Rowan is quite well-known for as an executor for helping with difficult cases. I imagine if he was a questionable character, Galen's uncle wouldn't have gone to him. Rowan also could have stolen from Galen without Galen knowing it, but it doesn't seem like he has (although, we wouldn't know one way or the other) especially since he's worried about Galen's generosity instead of taking advantage of it.Sou Hi wrote: ↑05 Oct 2020, 03:09I agree. It's not clearly shown in the first book, but Rowan does act like a lonely child who craves love in the sequels. But I think he is quite honest in his talks with Galen. I do find him suspicious trying to stick to Galen, but I doubt he has any reasons to harm Galen. It's Galen's uncle who came to Rowan and not the other way around, after all.Krista Ash wrote: ↑03 Oct 2020, 14:50I agree with your description of Rowan. I'm not as concerned about Rowan's ulterior motives since I suspect he might be a bit lonely and perhaps an outcast due to his questionable actions in the bigger city. I do think his language and somewhat careless treatment of woman would make me question the value of his friendship.
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Yeah, his worry about Galen's generosity seems genuine, given that he warns Galen many times. Also, I don't recall him asking for Galen's money at all. He insists on paying for his own meal, meaning he's a fair guy and not some sycophant.Krista Ash wrote: ↑05 Oct 2020, 14:42Also, Rowan is quite well-known for as an executor for helping with difficult cases. I imagine if he was a questionable character, Galen's uncle wouldn't have gone to him. Rowan also could have stolen from Galen without Galen knowing it, but it doesn't seem like he has (although, we wouldn't know one way or the other) especially since he's worried about Galen's generosity instead of taking advantage of it.Sou Hi wrote: ↑05 Oct 2020, 03:09I agree. It's not clearly shown in the first book, but Rowan does act like a lonely child who craves love in the sequels. But I think he is quite honest in his talks with Galen. I do find him suspicious trying to stick to Galen, but I doubt he has any reasons to harm Galen. It's Galen's uncle who came to Rowan and not the other way around, after all.Krista Ash wrote: ↑03 Oct 2020, 14:50
I agree with your description of Rowan. I'm not as concerned about Rowan's ulterior motives since I suspect he might be a bit lonely and perhaps an outcast due to his questionable actions in the bigger city. I do think his language and somewhat careless treatment of woman would make me question the value of his friendship.
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I agree that the Mayor has a more stable/steady personality, based on the few interactions Galen had with him, which would make him a more reliable friend. That said, Rowan's companionship throughout Galen's journey does show that he's dependable, which increases my trust in him.
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I agree with the reasoning about Rowan. He tells Galen why the mayor doesn't like him when Galen asks, which shows his honesty. He's also helps Galen along the journey. I disagree with your conclusion about the mayor - while he hasn't been overly helpful, he did bring Galen to the house, and he hasn't offered us a single reason why we should NOT trust him.RobinBennet wrote: ↑07 Oct 2020, 10:39 I think I would pick Rowan he seemed honest about his wrong doings with the mayors daughter even if it made him look like a jerk, on the other hand the mayor hasn't offered us a single reason why we should trust him
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I agree that Rowan is hanging onto Galen to gain something for himself, but I think that something is friendship. Rowan strikes me as a brash but lonely guy. It seems like he has a bit of a reputation in Soulhire where he's from, which might make him a bit of an outcast. Galen is a nice guy, which I think has made Rowan fond of him.Mstrtim wrote: ↑08 Oct 2020, 14:49 I wouldn't trust Rowan as far as you could throw him. He appears to be an opportunist with only one goal in mind - to better his fortune. There is really no reason for him to hang onto Galen except to gain something for himself. Therefore, I'd break bread with the Mayor way before Rowan.
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