The Wandering Inn: 'Arguably' the Top 10 Best Characters

[@claytonharting9899]

Erin holding the world she’s in to the standards of her own world is kinda what that world needs. I can totally understand that being annoying though. Glad you’re enjoying the series!

[@FantasyInk]

Hey there Clay! Yes, you are completely right, and it is probably just me being a little nitpicky. There is a definite need for justice in this world that Erin is able to fulfill. Overall, Erin is a wonderful character to read, and I can truly say I have never seen a protagonist like her.

[@flyingsquirrel1486]

Erin is definitely top 3 for me, she is extraordinary. The fact she cries and then stands up in the face of what she sees as injustice makes her incredible. She doesn’t bow to the pressure of others and others ideas - always true to her hearts feelings. And the way she solves problems and causes chaos is so unique, I haven’t read a book where a genuinely powerful main character is a 21 yr old woman who’s a goddamn innkeeper 😂. She solves issues creatively and uses her friendships and empathy as weapons more effective than any sword. Idk shes remarkable, first time in fantasy (ESPECIALLY anime/videogame esque fantasy)I’ve read such a compelling feminine character. Pyrite still #1 tho

[@FantasyInk]

I have definitly come back around to enjoy Erin's character. Especially after book 11 where she really began to shine again. You are right on the money with Pyrite though!

[@ricoanthony16]

How dare you! Most child-like!? Most cute and adorable!? My #1, Mrsha The Great and Terrible would have a very eloquent missive for you! I also like (in no order) The Florist, Toren, Rags, Erin, Ceria, Lyonette, Fetohep, Maviola, and the rats. Really, I love all the characters. I may not like some of them, but they have their moments. Except Persua, fuck her, lol.

[@FantasyInk]

Persua is one of the greatest villains' in all of fantasy! And Bird has got Mrsha beat no problem.

[@ApinofArc]

@ricoanthony16 I'm with you on this. Mrsha the Brave and Responsible! Little furball shines in every chapter of hers~ too cute. Now, let us watch her cast a spell with Pisces wand. XD

[@Aryan_homophobe]

So many amazing characters are ahead. Saliss of lights, Grimalkin the fist mage. Maviola El. Fehotep the ruler of undying Khelt. And so many other amazing characters. I was stunned when I was rereading the story about how late some of them had appeared and started to shine.

[@FantasyInk]

I am very much looking forward to "reading" (listening) about them!

[@DiomedesRangue]

Magnolia being high is a good. I would've forgot to put her up there, but i agree.

[@FantasyInk]

I thought that one would throw some people off! (SPOILER AHEAD) I really enjoy her arcs, specifically her talk with her ancestor. Really looking forward to her popping up again! Maybe in Book 11 with Neers.

[@rawrbeez6625]

I’ve only done the first audiobook maybe I should wait for this? I love Erin, but also when her and Ryoka spend a literal hour whining about stuff it really grates at me. But the book is so good overall I quickly get over it. Also, in the first book, it mentioned a lot in the “narrators” voice how everyone sees her as such a bright and happy person, but almost every interaction she has with anyone except the antinium and the goblins she comes across as a very unpleasant person and she always hits people when they displease her. It’s not endearing and my husband and I both would look at each other like, “everyone thinks she’s a pleasant person and brightens up a room?” Honestly on the first book I liked almost every side character more than I liked the two mains. But even with all this I somehow found myself crying multiple times and can’t wait for my next credit from audible 😂

[@FantasyInk]

It would not be the worst idea to give this video a book or two so you would know most of the mamas. Though, I tried my best to keep large spoolers off of the video!. Feel free to swing back through to the channel for future videos though!

[@bone_bellows1507]

YEAH!!!! BIRD BEST BOI LETS GOOO I have had full blown discussions with my friends about how awesome Bird is and how he’s the best so now I can shove the link to this video at them and gloat

[@FantasyInk]

Haha! Glad I could validate your correct opinion!

[@Aschwartz14]

Bird is definitely awesome. I’m not sure where on my top 10 he would fall but my number one has got to be Ksmvr.

[@anaccountmusthaveaname9110]

My list at 7.28: 1. [Florist] 2. Pyrite 3. Erin Solstice 4. Saliss of lights 5. Bird 6. Belavierr 7. Magnolia Reinhart 8. Ryoka Griffin 9. Maviola El 10. Teriarch

[@judaihyuga]

The Florist's chapters were amazing, and she definitely deserves more love than she gets.

[@chess3020]

Awesome video!

[@FantasyInk]

Really appreciate another lover of chess has cme to visit the channel!

[@aaronstanley6914]

I'm sorry to say I haven't watched any of the wandering inn vids yet because of spoilers. Probably won't for another 2 months. Been reading it for about 2-4 hours a day for the last 2 months and on now got to volume 5 today. Anyways keep up the good work.

[@FantasyInk]

So I try to do a spoiler free summary during the beginning, and half way through switch to the deep dive with the spoilers! So keep that in mind if you would like to check them out. Either way, I really do appreciate you checking out the channel!

[@SomeoneYouKnow2671]

I'm pretty sure he only talks about audiobook content, so at the moment you should be fine after finishing v5.

[@primozlorencak5328]

That is a very nice list, but definitely a subjective one. For me Erin is still #1, closely followed by Ryoka. I would also put Geneva Scala and Laken on my list.

[@FantasyInk]

You are completely right Primo. My list is 100% my favorites. To be honest, I do not know how I would making unbiased list without conducting a survey, which would not be a bad idea. To do so, I would need to increase my audience to get a larger sample size! I like your options though!

[@bboynton8]

I would have included the King of Destruction somewhere in there

[@FantasyInk]

He has definitely grown on me the more I read.

[@PhilBrillant]

I just finished book 6 earlier today! 1. Ryoka 2. Pieces 3. Erin 4. Bird 5. Flos

[@FantasyInk]

Quite a solid list! I must admit, I have yet to be captured by Flos, though maybe in future books!

[@nanaamounua]

I absolutely love this series. Wondering what those coins are about.

[@LaBambaCL]

u..u forgot toren

[@FantasyInk]

I don't think I am far enough into the series to really appreciate Toren enough. They have been fairly absent the last few books I have read, though I look forward o seeing their character grow!

[@LaBambaCL]

@@FantasyInk toren has a fairly outsized significance in early volumes, at the inn, and the dungeon. then he is kinda absent a long time. he recurs but is not a more significant character. i still have hopes 🙂

[@helenFX]

oooh a top 100 characters list... wait, its only top ten! :) However are you going to manage to get the list so small :) :) Bird *** ******* is wonderful.

[@FantasyInk]

Hey there Helen. Yeah, I have to admit narrowing it down was pretty dang difficult. Hope you liked my choices!

[@ramzanreviews]

Im still on volume 6. Going on...

[@FantasyInk]

Farher then me! I am jealous.

[@FantasyInk]

BTW, i just finished Orconomics. Thank you for the recommendation. Looking forward to making that my next video. I will besure to shout you out!

[@ramzanreviews]

@@FantasyInk yes, and volume 6 is good. Some parts are very good. Hope you liked Orconomics. Will wait for your video

[@jd8ish]

Book 9? Or volume 9? Because book 9 is like 1/3 of what is currently written, and is years behind the writing.

[@EODO-si7dq]

He's through book 9/volume 5

[@FantasyInk]

Hey there Jd, , yeah, sadly I am pretty far behind. I am visually impaired and have to wait for the audiobooks to come out. Even though I am far behind, I love the series and appreciate y'all watching the video.

[@FantasyInk]

Thanks for keeping up to date EODO!

[@laura-sandy1492]

@@FantasyInk Wow, weirdly enough, I'm also visually impaired and have just started the Wandering Inn audiobooks. Currently on book 6 and not such a fan of Erin by the way lol. But yeah the audiobooks are great. I'm dreading the moment I finish them and have to carry on reading on the website: particularly given how expertly Andrea Parsneau narrates them.

[@FantasyInk]

@@laura-sandy1492 it is nice to meet you and I am glad you are enjoying the series! Erin definilty has her moments, both good and bad. Her ideals seem to get in her own way, and yet, they make ALOT of changes to Liscor. I am holding out for all the audiobooks, even though the wait is terrible. Let me know if you need any more recommendations!!