jtr7 on 6/2/2006 at 20:55
Well, I learnt something new.:cool:
sprenger5 on 6/2/2006 at 21:05
what does this have to do with Thief?
ZylonBane on 6/2/2006 at 21:31
It has itself to do with Thief.
Vigil on 6/2/2006 at 22:18
The relevant part is that the face of that clock was used as an object texture in Thief II.
SubJeff on 6/2/2006 at 23:43
And there are Clock Keepers.
Sluggs on 7/2/2006 at 06:23
* taffs' the piccie!
ZylonBane on 7/2/2006 at 12:57
Quote Posted by sluggs
* taffs' the piccie!
"the taffs are the piccie"? :weird:
Rogue Keeper on 7/2/2006 at 14:38
I thought this was pointed out long time ago at Thief Gen. Anyway...
Orloy is one of the most important Prague's classical architectonic attractions. Czechs can be proud they have their small part in Thief games.
As written on the page linked by clearing, there is a nicely obscure legend connected with the clocktower:
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There are many legends surrounding this Clock, the most famous of which is about the master clockmaker Hanus himself It is said that the Old Town Councilors had his eyes burnt out with a hot poker, so that he would not be able to build another such instrument elsewhere, which could overshadow the beauty and the fame of the Prague Clock. Master Hanus then allegedly asked his apprentice to take him to the clock, which he deliberately damaged so seriously, that nobody could repair it. Those who tried either died in doing so, or have gone mad. In reality, the Clock was not very reliable and often did not work, in spite of extensive repairs. A further legend gives the Skeleton magical power of foretelling the future and says that if the clock is left damaged for a long time, hard times will result for the Czech nation.
A legend worth of Thief universe, innit.
