Robert Jordan

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In more sombre news, Robert Jordan, the author of the Wheel of Time series of fantasy books, died yesterday of cardiac amyloidosis, a rare and almost always deadly disease. I had been following his medical progress via his blog, but was still surprised to hear of the news.

The Wheel of Time series remains unfinished with Jordan having been in the middle of writing the twelfth and final tome when he took ill. Thankfully, he was able to pass on his vision for the story's ending to his family, so that they may eventually release the final book for him and bring the 17 year long saga to a fitting end.

Back in my days of geekery at college - yes, even more geeky than today - we played an RPG based in the Wheel of Time world, and I took the role of an exceptionally talented Blademaster who could defeat almost anyone in hand-to-hand combat, but who still preferred to hide behind horses whenever possible instead. (You had to be there.) That weekly activity was possibly the only thing I regretted leaving behind when I came to university. Good times.

RIP Mr. Jordan.

Comments

[in-dissonance.livejournal.com]

Hmm, that is a shame. I knew he was ill but I must admit I didn't really follow his health. I got up to book 7 I think, and then decided to give up as the story seemed to have lost all momentum. It also seemed to be stealing plots and ideas from LotR a little too much for my liking. Still, I did very much enjoy the first few books.

Rest in Peace sir.