Back awhile ago, I made a couple of discussion posts talking about Max Harollson and his future harem. I can say with great happiness that Mr. Gordon kindly responded to these posts and provided some thought-provoking replies. One of them (Topic #4) included the roles that each girl in Max's harem will take on in the series.
These were very enlightening as to what the girls will be doing in the future as well as WHO Max may be falling in love with. So for this discussion, I would like to talk about each of the eight roles and the girls that may be given those titles.
Everybody ready? Let's start!
1. The Cavalier
As it so happens, Hollia the centaur already carries this title for her role in Daemon's harem. She plays the part of "warhorse" given her tremendous speed and skill with a spear. Being a centaur, it makes sense, since the word "cavalier" is a term from the French word "chevalier" which means "horse."
In the case of Max, it's almost a dead giveaway that this role will be handed to Lelu.
The real question then is "What will Lelu do with this title?" She hasn't given any hint at being trained in combat, nor has she expressed anything she's particular good at. But perhaps Lelu COULD learn to use a weapon. Perhaps not a spear, but maybe something else. A lance perhaps?
One thing's for sure, though. I bet Lelu would LOVE to have Max ride on her back. ;-) Once he gets his Shield (or assuming he does), perhaps Lelu could charge forward as Max plows through the enemies.
Or perhaps she could simply help carry supplies as they travel. To be honest, though, that seems a bit demeaning. Lelu's a centaur after all, not a pack mule.
Either way, we can all count on our young centaur going above and beyond to earn Max's love.
2. The Huntress
Gee, I wonder who this could be. How about the elf with an oversized quiver and a mouth that could kill a Dark Queen if it were a weapon? Yeah, it seems like Grace would make a good huntress — when she uses just one arrow, that is. She's got to learn to be her own archer rather than simply try and mimic her idol, especially when said idol has supernatural perception.
3. The Sorceress
Again, it seems like another obvious choice, since we've seen that Bermuda has skill with magic. A little training and honing her craft could make her an excellent spell caster on the battlefield and maybe even a healer, if she's into that sort of thing. Seems probable given that she's passionate about helping others.
4. The Swordswoman
Now we enter unfamiliar territory. While Lelu's, Grace's, and Bermuda's roles are more-or-less obvious, these remaining five are mostly guesswork.
Vale's one possibility seeing as she fights with an enchanted knife.
It's also been rumored that Complica may one day join Max's harem, and seeing as the young butterfly admires Triska and her sword skills, maybe Complica could learn to wield a sword. It would certainly make for a fascinating deviation from how giant butterflies usually are.
As for what sword Complica would use. . . . Perhaps a piercing sword, like an estoc or a rapier? Or how about a curved blade, like a scimitar or a shotel?
5. The Berserker
This one I honestly have no evidence towards. The only possible candidate I can currently think of at this time is Valentina, but that's a LONG stretch. We all know the angel has a volatile temper and will gladly turn anyone that annoys her into a liquidized pancake that dissolves when touched.
Besides, some will argue that Valentina is obsessed with Daemon, and they'd be right. However, Valentina was not shown in Daemon's harem portrait, so it stands to reason that she will not earn the cambion's heart.
Perhaps Valentina may find she prefers a "little brother" over a "big brother". That is, assuming she joins the harem.
6. The Mimic
Mr. Gordon hinted that Max's harem would include a cat monster, and that she isn't a jinx or a neko and that her race has been seen once in the series already. Unless I'm mistaken, I believe the role of Mimic would belong to — surprise, surprise — a copycat.
Now, this could cause some tension at first. Lelu and Max were almost killed by them back in Act X and Grace has made it violently clear how much she hates the felines (stating that they killed her grandmother).
Once the disagreeing's aside, a copycat would make a very useful companion when it comes to disguises and infiltration. Maybe she can even show what Lelu or Bermuda would look like with human bodies. Would that make them upset I wonder?
7. The Alchemist
This one took me by surprise when I first read it.
Mr. Gordon stated that one of Max's future harem members would wear glasses AND that she's already been introduced in the series. As of Season 1, there have only been three characters that fit that description: Specca, Mae Harollson, and Syliandanchevas (or Silly for short). Specca is out of the question since her heart belongs to Daniel, Mae can't be included seeing as she's dead, so it stands to reason that Silly may grow romantically fond of Max. And seeing as she's ALREADY an alchemist, she fits the spot perfectly.
This raises a few questions, though. One, will Max be okay with this? Silly is 28 years old — more than twice Max's age. Secondly, Silly has shown to be romantically interested in Velryan Alvelrian, so something will have to happen for her love to change. Somehow I don't like the sound of that. . . .
Either way, Silly is kind, beautiful, and would be VERY helpful with her knowledge of potions, illnesses, and ingredients. She would also get along well with Bermuda, given their history (I think). Not to mention . . . Silly would also fit into the possible sister complex that Max may have. That being, she resembles Mae Harollson with her brown hair, glasses, and slender frame. The two are even the same height - 5'5".
8. The Brawler
Like with the Berserker, I can only guess at who the Brawler could be. It's been hinted that "Eden's only true monster" will be part of the harem, so that suggests a human. Perhaps a girl with a bad temper? That would certainly give Grace a run for her money. Maybe a fighter who's abnormally strong; she'd fit right in as the group's "Milly," again reinforcing the theory that Max has a uncanny fixation on those who resemble his sisters.
And those are my ideas for the time being.
What do you all think? Any ideas on which lucky ladies will earn Max's heart and make his life even crazier than it already is?