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| Dice Ravenhelm |
Posted - 16 Jan 2005 : 18:32:25
Ive read through the Songs & Swords trilogy and one of the characters mentioned is Khelben "blackstaff" Arunson
just wanted to know if there is a book or trilogy devoted to him.
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| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 30 Jan 2005 : 03:41:57
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
Um, thanks for all the kind people mentioning my name in relation to a Khelben novel.  Your lips to Tymora's ears...
Heck, even as a fan, I'd love to read a good Khelben novel as well. I'd just much rather get a shot to write a novel, that's all. 
As for "the first serious challenge" for the Tel'Teukiira, that's happened a few years ago, Wooly me lad.  After all, don't you consider blowing up Hellgate Keep a decent challenge?
No, it wasn't noted as such in The North, but then again, wouldn't it just be like Khelben to have a few plots in hand before actually cluing anyone else into the existence of his personal band of ex-Harper agents?
The only surviving member of the trio behind the destruction at the Keep is the Mistmaster. Didn't anyone think it odd that, him not being a joiner and all, he's in the Moonstars?
Thought that was a dead give-away that the Hellgate Keep maneuver was the first unofficial/plausibly deniable action by the Tel'Teukiira?
Steven
Who revels in hiding things in plain sight....and others (like Khelben and Laeral's matching tattoos) a little more subtly...
Well, my friend, you've proven to me quite adept at "channeling" the Blackstaff. He may have been created by Ed, but you've done a lot to flesh him out.
As for my bit about the first serious challenge, that was my bad. Hellgate Keep had slipped my mind... But still, having them handle a serious challenge in a novel would be quite nice. We need to see more of them! |
| Steven Schend |
Posted - 30 Jan 2005 : 01:58:56
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Here is, for me, the ideal Khelben book:
It would focus partially on Khelben, and partially on the Tel'Teukiira, as they dealt with their first serious challenge. We'd see more of Khelben, his personality and history, and we'd see the Moonstars in action -- preferably manipulating the Harpers in the process. 
And of course, this tome would either be penned by Steven Schend by himself, or Elaine would team up with the esteemed Sage Schend to write it.
That would be the ultimate Khelben tome. 
Too bad Wizards won't take suggestions. 
Um, thanks for all the kind people mentioning my name in relation to a Khelben novel. Your lips to Tymora's ears...
Heck, even as a fan, I'd love to read a good Khelben novel as well. I'd just much rather get a shot to write a novel, that's all.
As for "the first serious challenge" for the Tel'Teukiira, that's happened a few years ago, Wooly me lad. After all, don't you consider blowing up Hellgate Keep a decent challenge?
No, it wasn't noted as such in The North, but then again, wouldn't it just be like Khelben to have a few plots in hand before actually cluing anyone else into the existence of his personal band of ex-Harper agents?
The only surviving member of the trio behind the destruction at the Keep is the Mistmaster. Didn't anyone think it odd that, him not being a joiner and all, he's in the Moonstars?
Thought that was a dead give-away that the Hellgate Keep maneuver was the first unofficial/plausibly deniable action by the Tel'Teukiira?
Steven
Who revels in hiding things in plain sight....and others (like Khelben and Laeral's matching tattoos) a little more subtly... |
| Kentinal |
Posted - 29 Jan 2005 : 22:03:19
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Too bad Wizards won't take suggestions.
If enough ask, perhaps Wizards will listen, sometimes the webpage appears to get fixed based on compaints. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 29 Jan 2005 : 21:59:08
Here is, for me, the ideal Khelben book:
It would focus partially on Khelben, and partially on the Tel'Teukiira, as they dealt with their first serious challenge. We'd see more of Khelben, his personality and history, and we'd see the Moonstars in action -- preferably manipulating the Harpers in the process.
And of course, this tome would either be penned by Steven Schend by himself, or Elaine would team up with the esteemed Sage Schend to write it.
That would be the ultimate Khelben tome.
Too bad Wizards won't take suggestions. |
| LaughingWizard |
Posted - 29 Jan 2005 : 12:39:12
That might be an interesting read indeed! Khelben came out fairly detailed in "Songs and Swords", but somehow still needing a more complex inspection, I felt. There is definitely room here for exploration! Notice to WotC: BRING IT ON, and I'll buy it! |
| Gale604 |
Posted - 18 Jan 2005 : 05:55:18
Hopefully, Elaine Cunningham and Ed Greenwood's "City of Splendors" will give us plenty on Blackstaff.
Man, I can't wait for August! |
| George Krashos |
Posted - 18 Jan 2005 : 00:34:12
I agree. Steven would be the perfect person to write a novel on the Blackstaff. Think of the intricate plot weavings, the copious realmslore, the revealed secrets! Geez, I'm drooling ...
-- George Krashos
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 17 Jan 2005 : 23:39:30
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I hope it's Steven Schend... That man does an awesome job of "channeling" Khelben, and has been doing so for several years now...
That's who I was thinking of, but I don't want to get hopes up with things being so tentative. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 17 Jan 2005 : 23:27:11
I hope it's Steven Schend... That man does an awesome job of "channeling" Khelben, and has been doing so for several years now... |
| VEDSICA |
Posted - 17 Jan 2005 : 19:45:44
Thanks THO!!!!!Whet the appetite for something that may or may not happen way to go!!!I would really enjoy a trilogy about Khelben.Something in the way of how Elminster:Making of a Mage was. |
| The Hooded One |
Posted - 17 Jan 2005 : 02:32:45
A little bird tells me that this just *might* happen. Not soon, by the way impatient scribes measure time, but "soon" as publishers do. I suspect Mr. Krashos knows about this too, and is being far more diplomatic than I.
Not that such a stance is difficult to achieve.
THO |
| George Krashos |
Posted - 16 Jan 2005 : 22:51:09
Well, not yet at least. I find it amazing actually that the Blackstaff hasn't had a novel devoted to him so far. Given the complexities of his character and personal history however, it would be a big undertaking. Let's hope it happens soon and by someone who really gets to "know" him.
-- George Krashos
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 16 Jan 2005 : 19:43:49
quote:
Originally posted by Dice Ravenhelm
Ive read through the Songs & Swords trilogy and one of the characters mentioned is Khelben "blackstaff" Arunson
just wanted to know if there is a book or trilogy devoted to him.
No, while he's appeared in many works, a novel has yet to focus on this character. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 16 Jan 2005 : 18:47:22
quote:
Originally posted by Dice Ravenhelm
Ive read through the Songs & Swords trilogy and one of the characters mentioned is Khelben "blackstaff" Arunson
just wanted to know if there is a book or trilogy devoted to him.
Sadly, there is not. 
And welcome to Candlekeep! |
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