| T O P I C R E V I E W |
| ArcticKnight |
Posted - 04 Nov 2002 : 04:12:43
Thomas M. Reid's new trilogy entitled Scions of Arrabar Trilogy will be hitting stores November 2003
The Sapphire Crescant Nov 03
The Ruby Guardian Nov 04
The Emerald Sphere Aug 05
sounds fun, i believe it is about a obscure kingdom that hasnt been fleshed out before, starts with a C (not Chult) tho.
anyone else with any info? |
| 30 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| costas |
Posted - 26 Jun 2004 : 05:53:46
i've finished reading The Sapphire Crescant a few days ago and i must say that Mr Reid proved that you don't need to have high level characters and dazzling spells to write a book, just a great story and that the case of course for the sapphire crescent. i just couldn't stop reading it in the end.
i am truly looking forward for the next part of the trilogy just after i finish reading "the rage" ai am going to continue with "insurrection" |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 29 Jan 2004 : 05:37:47
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Bastion and I agreed to push it back so that the first book could enjoy a little better sell-through. Jim Butler still hasn't managed to make the inroads into the book chain he was hoping to, and he's talking to some people to enhance that before we release the second title. It also gives me some breathing room for the slough of projects I have on my plate right now. Right now, the release date is tentatively planned for late summer.
Thomas
Thank you for the update on the release of the next Bastion Press novel. I hope everything works out for them and their push into the novel line. Mr. Butler has always been very friendly and courteous when talking to folks online. |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 19:38:44
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Any word from Bastion Press on Tempered? Winter 2004 was the date I recall from the Forged novel.
Bastion and I agreed to push it back so that the first book could enjoy a little better sell-through. Jim Butler still hasn't managed to make the inroads into the book chain he was hoping to, and he's talking to some people to enhance that before we release the second title. It also gives me some breathing room for the slough of projects I have on my plate right now. Right now, the release date is tentatively planned for late summer.
Thomas |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 19:35:51
quote:
Originally posted by Adrian Moonbow
He was a priest?!?
I figured he was a wizard. He seemed to me like a guy who studies, not simply a 'mere' sorcerer  . Wow, now I have to read it all over  .
Actually, he is a priest, a sorcerer, AND a fighter. And when I made references to him studying his magic, I was suggesting that he was learning how to tap into his latent sorcerer abilities from someone else (you know, training to go up a level and all that ).
Thomas |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 16:12:32
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
No, you're thinking of August 2005 for The Emerald Scepter, the third book. The Ruby Guardian is due out November of this year. Sorry to give you bad news. 
Thomas
That's all right, I appreciate the heads up. The extra time needs to be used by those who haven't been introduced to this story yet as it's very promising.
Any word from Bastion Press on Tempered? Winter 2004 was the date I recall from the Forged novel. |
| Adrian Moonbow |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 08:06:25
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Wanna hear something goofy? When I pitched the art order for the cover, I assumed that Vambran should have three dots because he was a priest and could cast divine magic (the custom is: one dot if you can read, two if you can read and write, and three if you can read, write, and cast magic). Then I wrote Ed and asked, "that's three dots for ANY kind of magic, right?" and he said, "Oh, no. Chandathans don't mind priests with magic, it's the wizards and sorcerers that make them nervous. So they only paint three dots if they can use ARCANE magic."
Suddenly, my main character was also a budding sorcerer. In the end, I really like the new dimension to Vambran, but it never would have happened if I hadn't asked for three dots on his head in the art order.
Thomas
He was a priest?!?
I figured he was a wizard. He seemed to me like a guy who studies, not simply a 'mere' sorcerer . Wow, now I have to read it all over . |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 04:57:53
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Wonderful news to hear. Am I correct that August is the targeted release date for that novel? Or is that still being decided/adjusted?
No, you're thinking of August 2005 for The Emerald Scepter, the third book. The Ruby Guardian is due out November of this year. Sorry to give you bad news.
Thomas |
| Shadowlord |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 21:43:50
Who knows..... In my opinion, Wizards of The Coast has been shifting dates and authors far too much. They even got rid of a section of their message boards! However, I hope Thomas stays of the Arrabar Trilogy, as I am an immense fan of the Sapphire Crescent. |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 21:26:57
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm due to turn over the first draft of The Ruby Guardian in two weeks, so it's moving along.
Thomas
Wonderful news to hear. Am I correct that August is the targeted release date for that novel? Or is that still being decided/adjusted? |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 20:48:15
quote:
Originally posted by Feiht
I just finished the book last night, and it was an awesome read. All the political intrigue and the behind-the-scenes action was great. [snip] Great job, I am so looking forward to book 2, only 10 more months to wait.
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm due to turn over the first draft of The Ruby Guardian in two weeks, so it's moving along.
Thomas |
| Feiht |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 16:10:22
I just finished the book last night, and it was an awesome read. All the political intrigue and the behind-the-scenes action was great. I do enjoy trilogies much more than single novels. With the trilogies, you can go into more detail and get to know the main characters a little better, and Mr. Reid allowed us to get to know Vambran and his internal struggles real well. And the ending for the first book in a trilogy had me astounded. Great job, I am so looking forward to book 2, only 10 more months to wait. |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 15:12:43
Wow thanks Thomas! What an interesting and unique idea!
Cant wait for the next novel!!! |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 14:12:39
quote:
Originally posted by Adrian Moonbow
Seriously: Where did you get that idea to that 'marking-system' from? How did you come up with it? ...That was brilliant!
That was actually something that originated with Ed himself. It was in some material that he sent me (I think it was also posted in a few places online) detailing the culture of Chondath.
Wanna hear something goofy? When I pitched the art order for the cover, I assumed that Vambran should have three dots because he was a priest and could cast divine magic (the custom is: one dot if you can read, two if you can read and write, and three if you can read, write, and cast magic). Then I wrote Ed and asked, "that's three dots for ANY kind of magic, right?" and he said, "Oh, no. Chandathans don't mind priests with magic, it's the wizards and sorcerers that make them nervous. So they only paint three dots if they can use ARCANE magic."
Suddenly, my main character was also a budding sorcerer. In the end, I really like the new dimension to Vambran, but it never would have happened if I hadn't asked for three dots on his head in the art order.
Thomas |
| Adrian Moonbow |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 13:46:54
Great book Thomas, can't wait for the next one.
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
*snip* Despite the fact that he is several spots removed from being the future head of the household *snip*
LOL! Good pun. "Spots"... His forehead... Father... Ehm..
Seriously: Where did you get that idea to that 'marking-system' from? How did you come up with it? ...That was brilliant! |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 30 Dec 2003 : 05:32:14
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
Cant wait for the next book! Great job Thomas, its nice to read a FR novel with sure a different flavor, the mystery and detective work made a welcome change from largely grand battles and fight sequences often read (No disrespect to other authors)
Thank you kindly, good sir. Glad you enjoyed it! 
Thomas |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 29 Dec 2003 : 17:34:52
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Check one of my posts further up in this thread . . . I give a glimpse of what to expect from The Ruby Guardian there.
Oh yeah, so you did All this reading must be making me blind! 
Cant wait for the next book! Great job Thomas, its nice to read a FR novel with sure a different flavor, the mystery and detective work made a welcome change from largely grand battles and fight sequences often read (No disrespect to other authors) |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 29 Dec 2003 : 16:30:39
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
Thomas, have you begun work on book 2 yet? I cant believe its almost another year until release date! ARGHH
.... but surely you can give us a snippet of information?
Check one of my posts further up in this thread . . . I give a glimpse of what to expect from The Ruby Guardian there.
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Oh...and you wouldnt happen to have any cover art tucked away anywhere would you?
Y'know, I haven't seen anything yet. I ought to soon, though. I'll try to post something as soon as I get it.
Thomas |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 29 Dec 2003 : 09:16:24
Thomas, have you begun work on book 2 yet? I cant believe its almost another year until release date! ARGHH
.... but surely you can give us a snippet of information?
Oh...and you wouldnt happen to have any cover art tucked away anywhere would you? |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 28 Dec 2003 : 16:19:49
quote:
Originally posted by Strahd Von Zarovich
Well another satisfied customer here!!
Great. It makes me very happy to hear that.
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Thomas do you have the entire trilogy planned out already?
I have a general idea of how it's all going to go, but as I sit down to begin working on each book in the trilogy, I work up a more detailed outline that sometimes goes in unexpected directions. But I know generally who the main antogonists are, what they're planning, and how it's all going to work out.
Thomas |
| Strahd Von Zarovich |
Posted - 28 Dec 2003 : 13:19:00
Well another satisfied customer here!!
I like Rad zipped through this book, as the pacing was fantastic and the ends of each chapter were page turners, and you just could not put it down.
I mentioned to Rad that it is good when you see a name on the front of a book and you just know that it is going to be good. Thomas Reid you certainly don't dissapoint. From Insurrection to this, a truly great pair of Realms novels. I can't wait for the next one now! I guess I will have to read 'Temple of Elemental Evil' in the meantime ;-)
Thanks for the snippets of info for the next book. Thomas do you have the entire trilogy planned out already?
Keep up the good work!!
Strahd Von Zarovich |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 25 Dec 2003 : 04:56:52
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Wow! High praise, Sirius. Thanks for that, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Thomas
You are most welcome. Now where is that plot outline?
Seriously, thanks for the teaser for book 2 that you posted above. I'm sure anyone who picked up the first novel is eager to see the story continued. It's a very interesting set of characters you have shared with us. |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 25 Dec 2003 : 03:20:18
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
The book was very well done and one of the top reads from the FR world for me this year.
Wow! High praise, Sirius. Thanks for that, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Thomas |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 25 Dec 2003 : 03:19:09
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
WOW!!!! Just finished reading The Sapphire Crescent, read through it in only a few days, I could hardly put the novel down.
I highly recommend this novel and cant believe ive got to wait almost a year til book 2!! ARGH!
Excellent job Thomas, great writing style and quite a different flavor of novel for the Realms. The story has much mystery and intrigue rather than full-on battles scenes which makes a nice change. A good mixture of emotions were brought out of me whilst reading...I even ended up gritting my teeth and found myself reading faster at one point, my heart racing!
Definately one of the best FR novels of this year!!
Thanks so much! I'm really thrilled you enjoyed it that intensely. Always makes my job that much more fun.
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Thomas - any little snippets of information for book 2?
Sure . . . MAJOR SPOILERS FROM BOOK 1 FOLLOW! NOT KIDDING!
As you can imagine, with the weight of newfound responsibility sitting on the shoulders of both Vambran and Emriana, the stakes are about to get just a wee bit higher for them in the second book. They made a lot of enemies after wrecking the alliance (including some very surprising ones), and there are powerful people behind the scenes that are not happy about that. Also, Xaphira is going to play a larger roll in the second book, as well. The storyline will spread beyond Arrabar a bit for some parts, so we'll get to see more of Chondath. That's about all I think I should say right now.
Thomas |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 24 Dec 2003 : 04:49:02
quote:
Originally posted by RadThomas - any little snippets of information for book 2?
To Cyric with snippets Rad! Go for the gusto and demand a full plot outline.
The book was very well done and one of the top reads from the FR world for me this year. |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 23 Dec 2003 : 22:27:52
WOW!!!! Just finished reading The Sapphire Crescent, read through it in only a few days, I could hardly put the novel down.
I highly recommend this novel and cant believe ive got to wait almost a year til book 2!! ARGH!
Excellent job Thomas, great writing style and quite a different flavor of novel for the Realms. The story has much mystery and intrigue rather than full-on battles scenes which makes a nice change. A good mixture of emotions were brought out of me whilst reading...I even ended up gritting my teeth and found myself reading faster at one point, my heart racing!
Definately one of the best FR novels of this year!!
Thomas - any little snippets of information for book 2? |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 18 May 2003 : 20:01:57
Thanks Thomas, thats great
Cant wait!! |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 18 May 2003 : 18:30:02
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
Well I keep looking at the cover of The Sapphire Crescent. Its beautiful... Where is that location? Somewhere in Chondath right, Thomas?
Yep. That's Vambran Matrell, the main protagonist, standing somewhere in downtown Arrabar, the capital of Chondath. I think that kind of looks like the Generon, though I didn't specify what building should be in the background when I did up the art suggestion.
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Can you give us ANY more information on the novel and the series at all now that the release date is a bit closer? ::drool::
Are the books stand-alone or do they follow on from each other?
Sure. The three books tell a larger story, a true trilogy. I won't give away much, but I'll tell you a bit about Vambran. He's a mercenary captain who also happens to be a member of a wealthy mercantile family in Arrabar. Despite the fact that he is several spots removed from being the future head of the household (several aunts and uncles and an older brother), he still becomes embroiled in the politics of the family business and has to struggle to stay true to his own beliefs when faced with pressure from other family members to do what's right for House Matrell.
I'm currently working on the revisions for the book, so I don't want to say any more than that, in case I decide to change a few things.
Thomas |
| Lord Rad |
Posted - 18 May 2003 : 10:44:42
Well I keep looking at the cover of The Sapphire Crescent. Its beautiful... Where is that location? Somewhere in Chondath right, Thomas?
Can you give us ANY more information on the novel and the series at all now that the release date is a bit closer? ::drool::
Are the books stand-alone or do they follow on from each other?
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| PaulSKemp |
Posted - 16 May 2003 : 15:42:44
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
Well the cover looks REALLY good for the first novel in the series! ::drool::
Thomas, are these novels in paperback or hardcover? (on the same note, if youre reading this Paul, is the Erevis Cale Trilogy in paperback?)
Rad,
The Cale Trilogy is in paperback.
Paul |
| Thomas M. Reid |
Posted - 16 May 2003 : 14:16:19
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
Well the cover looks REALLY good for the first novel in the series! ::drool::
Yeah, I was blown away when I first saw the painting for the book. The artist (Duane O. Myers) did a fantastic job capturing the look of my main protagonist. I was giddy!
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Thomas, are these novels in paperback or hardcover? (on the same note, if youre reading this Paul, is the Erevis Cale Trilogy in paperback?)
They are in paperback. |
