They were immediately and absolutely recognizable as adventurers.


They were immediately and absolutely recognizable as adventurers... They were hardy and dangerous, lawless, stripped of allegiance or morality, living off their wits, stealing and killing, hiring themselves out to whoever and whatever came. They were inspired by dubious virtues. A few performed useful services: research, cartography, and the like. Most were nothing but tomb raiders. They were scum who died violent deaths, hanging on to a certain cachet among the impressionable through their undeniable bravery and their occasionally impressive exploits.

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  1. Michael AlthauserMarch 29, 2013 at 4:42 AM

    Brilliant.

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  2. Casey G.March 29, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    It's a China Mieville quote from Perdido Street Station.

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  3. Michael AlthauserMarch 29, 2013 at 6:36 AM

    Well, I do believe I'm going to have to add another book to my reading list.  Thanks!

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  4. Bret GillanMarch 29, 2013 at 6:47 AM

    I like how Mieville winks and says they're in it for the experience.

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  5. Casey G.March 29, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    I think the thief guy specifically says, "gold and experience." That was a real-life lol.

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