Alright y'all. Got a major question for you, one that may or may not determine our friendship: should Kalmar end up with Maraly or Galya? If you've got an opinion, I expect you to convince me of it.
I agree. Galya. Even though I LOVE Maraly, I think Galya would be the best for him and can relate to him more. I get what people are saying that she doesn't have enough character development, but this is what I say, just because the author doesn't write about it doesn't mean YOU can't develop the character more in your own mind (or your fanfics). 😊
I agree. I think the reason Andrew Peterson left so many things open-ended was because he wants the audience to imagine how they want the story to end, which I think is really cool! In a way, he's encouraging more people to become storytellers.
Galya!! Wrote a fan play after reading the series a few years back where he married Galya and Sara and Janner marry etc (the play focuses on their kids ofc)
I AGREE WITH EVERYONE'S VIEW THAT GALYA WOULD BE THE BETTER CHOICE, AS SHE HAD A SIMILAR LIFE EXPERIENCE TO KALMAR. I THINK THAT MARALY WOULD BE A BAD INFLUENCE, AND IT IS LIKELY THAT NIA WOULD DISAPPROVE. (SPAM)
Even though Galya doesn't get much character developement, I think she would be best for Kalmar because #1: She knows what it is like being fanged, #2: Kalmar rescued her from the dungeon, and #3: I think that she symbolizes Kalmar's new life in the end of the series. Maraly lives in Skree with Gammon, fighting fangs on the rooftops of Dugtown, and I don't think that she would enjoy the life of an Annerian queen. When Kalmar met Marily, he was still in the mindframe of wanting to escape responsibility and feeling as though he would make a bad king. By the 4th book I think that he has matured enough to want different things. The ending of the book also seemed very suggestive of Kalmar having a future relationship with Galya.
Oh it’s a jolly holiday with Maralyyyy / Maraly makes the… uh… bad person bleeeed / When the day is grey and ordinary / Maraly beats someone up with glee!
Kalmar's relationship with Maraly is kinda a childhood crush; a crush that's pretty short and fleeting but can lead to a good friendship. I'd classify them as "buddies".
On the other hand, a love story between Kalmar and Galya could be really meaningful. The fact that she was "Nuzzard" adds depth and significance to the story. The part where Kal made sure Nuzzard was well taken care of and brought to Anniera is also really sweet.
Maraly is someone that Kal can fight and romp around with and tackle, but Galya seems like the type of girl who would develop more depth of character. She understands Kal and what it's like to be Fanged (she's one of the only ones that would be able to discuss this part of his life with him, and her understanding of the situation would enable her to help him through it). She also understands the meaning of the salvation she received on a personal level. She seems like she'd be a deep thinker, a homemaker, and someone who would take good care of Kal and raise well the next generation of Jewels. To me, a relationship between Galya and Kalmar would be deeper than one between Maraly and Kal.
Ok, so the fact that you bring up Gayla tells me you probably ship... um, we'll call it Kalya or Gaylmar. Kalya is interesting because they both went through similar experiences. Gayla is just shy at the end, I believe, probably not blushing due to a crush. They didn't talk to each other much during the story. However Maraly with him (we'll call it Kalmaraly) is probably more likely as she and Kalmar did more together, and spent more time together.
I agree. Galya. Even though I LOVE Maraly, I think Galya would be the best for him and can relate to him more. I get what people are saying that she doesn't have enough character development, but this is what I say, just because the author doesn't write about it doesn't mean YOU can't develop the character more in your own mind (or your fanfics). 😊
I thought Galya probably. For the same reasons that others have already stated below.
Who’s Galya?
Galya!! Wrote a fan play after reading the series a few years back where he married Galya and Sara and Janner marry etc (the play focuses on their kids ofc)
I AGREE WITH EVERYONE'S VIEW THAT GALYA WOULD BE THE BETTER CHOICE, AS SHE HAD A SIMILAR LIFE EXPERIENCE TO KALMAR. I THINK THAT MARALY WOULD BE A BAD INFLUENCE, AND IT IS LIKELY THAT NIA WOULD DISAPPROVE. (SPAM)
Even though Galya doesn't get much character developement, I think she would be best for Kalmar because #1: She knows what it is like being fanged, #2: Kalmar rescued her from the dungeon, and #3: I think that she symbolizes Kalmar's new life in the end of the series. Maraly lives in Skree with Gammon, fighting fangs on the rooftops of Dugtown, and I don't think that she would enjoy the life of an Annerian queen. When Kalmar met Marily, he was still in the mindframe of wanting to escape responsibility and feeling as though he would make a bad king. By the 4th book I think that he has matured enough to want different things. The ending of the book also seemed very suggestive of Kalmar having a future relationship with Galya.
I don’t think he should be with either. Maraly scares him and Glaya doesn’t have enough chara for me.
I'm sorry guys but you're all wrong haha.
Kalmar's relationship with Maraly is kinda a childhood crush; a crush that's pretty short and fleeting but can lead to a good friendship. I'd classify them as "buddies".
On the other hand, a love story between Kalmar and Galya could be really meaningful. The fact that she was "Nuzzard" adds depth and significance to the story. The part where Kal made sure Nuzzard was well taken care of and brought to Anniera is also really sweet.
Maraly is someone that Kal can fight and romp around with and tackle, but Galya seems like the type of girl who would develop more depth of character. She understands Kal and what it's like to be Fanged (she's one of the only ones that would be able to discuss this part of his life with him, and her understanding of the situation would enable her to help him through it). She also understands the meaning of the salvation she received on a personal level. She seems like she'd be a deep thinker, a homemaker, and someone who would take good care of Kal and raise well the next generation of Jewels. To me, a relationship between Galya and Kalmar would be deeper than one between Maraly and Kal.
Ok, so the fact that you bring up Gayla tells me you probably ship... um, we'll call it Kalya or Gaylmar. Kalya is interesting because they both went through similar experiences. Gayla is just shy at the end, I believe, probably not blushing due to a crush. They didn't talk to each other much during the story. However Maraly with him (we'll call it Kalmaraly) is probably more likely as she and Kalmar did more together, and spent more time together.
Thats a hard one...Im thinking Marly!
I want to pick Maraly because she has more in common with Kal, but she most likely wouldn't leave Dugtown so...