I have only read the First omnibus so far, the main perspectives used by the writer seem to be either Felix or the villains they encounter. Just wondered are there any books that use Gotrek-perspective?
I imagine a look inside Gotrek's brain would probably be quite disturbing, but interesting nonetheless...
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To my recollection there is at least one instance when the two are separated and Gotrek finds himself in the awkward position of using his brain as well as his brawn. Couldn't tell you where though I'm afraid! I'm sure one of the other forumites will be along with the answer though
Awkward position? He was an engineer before taking the slayer's oath. He's not stupid - that's Snorri.
It wouldn't work, and that is why Gotrek travels with Felix.
A dwarfs mind is unlike ours. To write following his perspective, would require the author either to translate his thoughts to human, adding explainations with every description of his inner monologue; or the book would be mystfying and uninteligble, to the reader. This can be done, if handled well, but a Slayers mind is as alien to a dwarf as a dwarf is to a human. It would end up being too confusing if done right, or you would have to compromise what Gotreks perspective is like.
By adding Felix to the story, you have a reference point. You can identify with Felix, because he does human stuff. His observations on the slayer are our observations, and his puzzlement over the slayer is ours.
There also something to be said for not spelling everything out. When there is an unknown our mind can fill the gaps. We can guess and have our own interpertation and I think this adds to the story. As an example, imagine a characters whose words have always been seen in print, when it moves into a new medium and you can now hear their voice, it can seem odd at first, because you had pictured something else in your mind.
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