I mentioned it to LMP and I'll post up here.  I finally had the span of time necessary to finish reading Book One.  

  And then I sat down and caught up on the discussion threads.  And now I'm in the process of seeking out a character whose story I can relate to the world.  Any suggestions you might have will be met with enthusiasm and the likelihood of being used as a starting point for something that appears to have nothing to do with them.  
