BenTaylor3907
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Post by BenTaylor3907 on Feb 23, 2009 21:31:14 GMT -5
"You Are Not Unpleasant To My Eyes" - Illyria
I wish someone would tell me that once in a while. lmao.
Gah! Tim! I had a page devoted to Illyria all set in motion!
Craptacular!
Just messin', lol.
But I did have a page all set up and whatnot.
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Hallow Thorn
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Post by Hallow Thorn on Feb 25, 2009 3:39:27 GMT -5
Anyone (like myself) ever hate them self just a bit for liking Illyria? she took our Fred away... We would never like Evil Cordelia over Cordelia or Dark Willow over Willow, Angelus over Angel ect... ... but Illyria is just so cool...
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Post by The Night Lord on Feb 25, 2009 3:51:08 GMT -5
Newbie in here... Illyria's pretty cool, she's one of my favourite characters. Now, answering question time Do you prefer Illyria or Fred as a character?I like Fred, but I like Illyria more. When she first arrived (I had only season 5 by this time), I was hoping that Fred would come back...however, I just fell for Illyria. She's cool What's your favourite Illyria-centric 'ship?Spike/Illyria always! Second favourite shipping. The minute I saw them training together in 'Origin', I could see something there. I love Spike: After the Fall simply because they're in it together and their first kiss Hoping for more Spike/Illyria interaction in the comics What's your favourite Illyria-centric episode or comic issue?Uh...oh...um...Shells was good, liked the Illyria/Angel & Spike fight. Time Bomb was another good one. ATF #3, 14, 15 and SATF #1-4 What's your favourite Illyria quote?There's a fair few acutally - "I am your priority again" "This one is wet on both ends...we should end him" "I wanted a taste" (refering to the snow) So yeah, Illyria's pretty cool
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Post by trunkstheslayer on Feb 25, 2009 12:43:43 GMT -5
Anyone (like myself) ever hate them self just a bit for liking Illyria? she took our Fred away... We would never like Evil Cordelia over Cordelia or Dark Willow over Willow, Angelus over Angel ect... ... but Illyria is just so cool... Heh, speak for yourself. I've always liked Angelus FAR more. Dark Willow was epic. "Evil Cordy" was Jasmine, so it doesn't really count. Illyria's epic and now that she's a literal fusion between herself and Fred she'll be all the more epic.
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BenTaylor3907
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Post by BenTaylor3907 on Feb 25, 2009 14:58:49 GMT -5
Anyone (like myself) ever hate them self just a bit for liking Illyria? she took our Fred away... We would never like Evil Cordelia over Cordelia or Dark Willow over Willow, Angelus over Angel ect... ... but Illyria is just so cool... I used to but then I realized that Illyria didn't have a say in the matter of being resurrected. You know? Knox and the evil PTB planned everything out. Unlike Evil Cordelia in which Jasmine "hijacked" Cordelia on purpose. Causing all the bloodshed "Cordelia" caused on her hands. Illyria's epic and now that she's a literal fusion between herself and Fred she'll be all the more epic. Fred is gone. She isn't in there. All that is left are memories and a shell. Although the fusion with her Old One mindset and Fred's human mindset colliding is going to be awesome. I can't wait to see how this plays out.
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Post by VampSlayer on Mar 1, 2009 22:48:47 GMT -5
Ahhhhh! I just read Illyria: Spotlight today! I loved it!!!!!! BEST ILLYRIA MOMENTS EVER IN THIS ISSUE! I lovedddddddddd it!!!!!! AHHH! lol! Im so happy!
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Mothling
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Post by Mothling on Mar 18, 2009 16:45:29 GMT -5
Do you prefer Illyria or Fred as a character? Illyria by far. As sweet as Fred was, I never really felt much for her as a character, until she died of course. Only Joss could write an episode that made me upset for a character I didn't even really care for! But when Illyria appeared - oh my, it was worth the loss!
What's your favourite Illyria-centric 'ship? Illyria and Wesley. But even then, I don't really enjoy the idea of it being overtly romantic. I just enjoyed their interactions on life, death, and all things intellectual. As for the idea of Illyria and Spike... : / It just strikes me as thoroughly bizzare that Illyria, God-King, who loathes "halfbreeds" would fall for somebody like Spike. It's part of the reason why I never picked up the Angel comics.
What's your favourite Illyria-centric episode or comic issue? Shells would be my ultimate pick. Followed by Time Bomb, of course.
What's your favourite Illyria quote? Illyria: You've destroyed my Qwa'ha Xahn. Spike: Yeah, OK, but you gotta admit, he had it coming. Illyria: It offends me that you think he matters.
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Lady Tragic
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Post by Lady Tragic on Mar 20, 2009 1:40:38 GMT -5
Do you prefer Illyria or Fred as a character?
Hmm. I think it's a tie, really... I miss Fred, but I think Illyria is very interesting, and I wish we'd had more than half a season to explore her. She's got some of the same "humans are weird" characteristics as Anya, but with a dark rather than generally humorous take. Really regret that there wasn't more time to see her grow- because I think she is growing and humanizing at the end. There's grief and anger when Wesley dies. There's loyalty.
What's your favourite Illyria-centric 'ship?
Hum. I don't like her much in romances per say. But there was a wonderfully awful dynamic between Wes and Illyria. I'm also partial to the interactions between Spike and Illyria.
What's your favourite Illyria-centric episode or comic issue?
I'm tempted to cheat and say "A Hole In the World" since that's just generally my favorite Angel ep, but we don't actually see much of her in it. I'll go with "Not Fade Away", solely on the basis of Wes's death scene.
What's your favourite Illyria quote?
"Would you like me to lie to you now?" I loved that scene. Truly.
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Post by Secret Scoobie on Mar 22, 2009 4:52:29 GMT -5
Do you prefer Illyria or Fred as a character? I prefer Fred, but they are different and I can appreciate that. It's like saying do you prefer Willow or Spike? I don't like that Fred's dead, but I've managed to let that go in ATF and see Illyria more as a character - I'm really enjoying her brasen and intolerant ways. Very humourous. What's your favourite Illyria-centric 'ship? I don't know 100%. Wes/Illyria maybe, because of the dynamic - and the fact she found a way to source humanity ("Would you like me to lie to you now?") But at the same time, it makes me sad to see Wes suffer so much - it makes me miss Fred and not like Illyria at those moments. What's your favourite Illyria-centric episode or comic issue? Not fade away. Same as Lady Tragic, cos of Wes' death scene. What's your favourite Illyria quote? Most have been mentioned, thought I should throw in this one! Illyria: [about the plants] I can no longer hear the song of the green. Lorne: [to Wesley] You think that includes me? (Love the Illyria talks to plants thing )
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Hellbound Hyperion
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Post by Hellbound Hyperion on Jun 11, 2009 0:28:24 GMT -5
I guess this is the place for me! After my post in the Fanart section crying out in pain for a wallpaper, I don't think I need to say just exactly how much I love Illyria... but gosh do I just love her <3 Do you prefer Illyria or Fred as a character?Tough question. I wish Illyria had gotten more screen time (curse you WB!) to develop some more, but she's still one of the best characters I've ever seen in fiction. To be fair, Fred had more time to develop as a character, going from crazy mad scientist to just mad scientist Overall, though, Illyria has many many layers to her, where Fred, I feel, is bogged down by the fact that she's basically the Willow of Angel (the innocent one). What's your favourite Illyria-centric 'ship?I have doubts as to whether Illyria would date at all, but her rapport with Spike was always fun. What's your favourite Illyria-centric episode or comic issue?After finishing After the Fall, it's so hard to choose! I can say with certainty though that 5x19 "Time Bomb" is not only one of the best overall Angel episodes, but also one of the better episodic arcs regarding her character. The time travel never felt hokey, either, which is hard to do with time travel What's your favourite Illyria quote?Favorite single-line quote is definitely the one in my sig about morality. Favorite dialogue has to be the one about time in 5x19 "Time Bomb" with Wesley: "Odd... doesn't exist until it cracks apart. | What's that? | Time."
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Post by Just Willow on Jun 14, 2009 20:29:34 GMT -5
I love to imitate Illyria all the time. It creeps my friends out.
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Hellbound Hyperion
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Post by Hellbound Hyperion on Jun 16, 2009 4:13:05 GMT -5
If anyone's up for a little academic reading, this essay I found on Illyria and the postmodern self is what a lot of my views on Illyria are influenced by. Also, we need a collection of Illyria's "Death Tilts" - you know how she cocks her head to one side right before she causes a lot of pain?
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The Night Lord
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Post by The Night Lord on Jun 16, 2009 6:53:45 GMT -5
Well, I can think of about five or six Death Tilts. Haha, death tilts, lol
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Renée
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Post by Renée on Nov 7, 2009 18:35:57 GMT -5
Illyria is awesome
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willowsummers
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Post by willowsummers on Nov 7, 2009 19:33:38 GMT -5
I really resented Illyria at first, and I guess always kind of will although I can't help but love her too. She killed Fred horribly and hurt Wesley so badly by doing so, but she was only doing what we all do, trying to live. And she knew nothing more of Fred than we do of ants. Illyria showed that she was capable of very interesting ideas and wisdom for starters, but also great compassion. I feel like she really loved Wesley, so I'll definitely answer the question about relationships to say that I like her and Wesley best together. They understood one another and related to each other. It would never work but neither does any other relationship is the whedonverse. I definitely prefer Fred but I feel like Fred is inside Illyria so I don't separate the two so much. My favorite episode would probably be Time Bomb because by now she is showing more of her humanity and it's just got some really great scenes in it. Favorite Quotes ILLYRIA Would you like me to lie to you now? FRED (kisses his lips twice gently, sniffles, kisses his forehead) It's gonna be OK. It won't hurt much longer, and then you'll be where I am. (crying) We'll be together. I get all my quotes from BuffyWorld.com btw. So many of her lines are good. She is one of those characters who speaks truth that other's don't speak and I love it whenever she shows interest in Wesley. She is always inquisitive about him.
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Renée
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Post by Renée on Nov 9, 2009 14:13:44 GMT -5
That was so sad. I cried like a little kid
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The Girl In Question
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Post by The Girl In Question on Nov 9, 2009 21:48:22 GMT -5
I love Illyria! In other non-Buffy forums she is my avatar and banner Do you prefer Illyria or Fred as a character?Illyria. I love Fred and all, but I love Illyria a bit more. What's your favourite Illyria-centric 'ship?Illyria/Wesley. Never a fan of Fred/Wesley, but Illyria/Wesley rox my sox. Illyria/Gunn would be neat, too. What's your favourite Illyria-centric episode or comic issue?I'm liking the "Only human" comics a lot. A lot of Illyria (and Gunn) development. Spike ATF also had some really awesome Illyira stuff. What's your favourite Illyria quote?"I play this game...it's pointless and annoys me...and yet, I'm compelled to play on." That quote just works on so many levels, literal and metaphorical.
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Post by VampSlayer on Apr 9, 2010 15:56:19 GMT -5
Dropping by to share some Illyria lovin'. ;D
How does everyone feel about her place in the Angel Comics, right now? I'm still 'iffy' about her plot, atm, but I'm still hoping she'll be in the SPIKE series. Brian Lynch needs to save Illyria and Spike from the main title. xD
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Post by VampSlayer on Aug 6, 2010 5:04:42 GMT -5
I wanted to share this piece of art. It's Illyria, and I think it's so unique: Something about it intrigues me.
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Post by Skytteflickan88 on Aug 6, 2010 9:24:02 GMT -5
I like it too, specially that she's crying. At first I thought it looked like something a 5 year old could put together in photoshop, but it looks more complex and beautiful after a second look.
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