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| johnnype |
Posted - 31 Aug 2006 : 17:30:23
I just finished the Year of Rogue Dragons trilogy and recently read Waterdeep as well as the Last Mythal Trilogy. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to read next. Any recommendations? I'm considering moving on to Eberron now that the first trilogy is about to be complete (I hate reading only sections of a series).
For completeness here are some other books I've already read:
The War of The Spider Queen series
All the Drizzt novels
All the Erevis Cale novels (probably my favorites)
The House of Serpents Trilogy
as well as a random selection of other gaming fiction. |
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| MerrikCale |
Posted - 05 Sep 2006 : 02:46:36
The Mark Anthony "shadow" harper books were great too. As was, Jean Raab's Red Magic. |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 03:03:35
Plus, if you could get your hands on some of the old Harper series, I would. They were a lot of fun especially Troy Denning's books. |
| The Red Walker |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 03:41:59
I would suggest Ed Greenwood's Spellfire, Hand of Fire, and Crown of Fire if I were you.
If you want something intense try Ghostwalker by Erik Scott de Bie. In fact the whole fighters series is excellent. |
| MerrikCale |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 03:36:00
Love the Cleric Quintet and Songs and Swords
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| FridayThe13th |
Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 21:53:28
quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by johnnype
I just finished the Year of Rogue Dragons trilogy and recently read Waterdeep as well as the Last Mythal Trilogy. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to read next. Any recommendations? I'm considering moving on to Eberron now that the first trilogy is about to be complete (I hate reading only sections of a series).
For completeness here are some other books I've already read:
The War of The Spider Queen series
All the Drizzt novels
All the Erevis Cale novels (probably my favorites)
The House of Serpents Trilogy
as well as a random selection of other gaming fiction.
Well met
 Read not the tomes of Eberron, heavens forbid!  I'd recommend The Scions of Arrabar and The Sembia Series. Also, the Fighters series have been receiving much praise.
Let us know what ye finally decide upon, johnnype 
I second that, Eberron is pretty dull compared to the Realms. The books aren't even canon.
Try reading the Elminster series, it will give you some background info on old El.
Songs and Swords is also highly recommended by some people, never read them myself but I heard they are good.
The Avatar series is cool as well.
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| Akukakk |
Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 00:27:14
Last mythal and Return of the Archwizards, along w/ Sembia series which was previously stated.
i would say Sembia series 1st since it has everis cale's back story on how he became a cleric of Mask. While the other parts deal with the family he works for. |
| Crust |
Posted - 01 Sep 2006 : 21:59:33
No other Greenwood novels in there? Come on.  |
| Mace Hammerhand |
Posted - 01 Sep 2006 : 13:24:00
I started my Realms experience with Avatar. With the exception of Waterdeep it was an experience that I try to forget, lore-wise it is important tho, if you count in the time of troubles... plus Prince of Lies and Crucible are great books. |
| Paec_djinn |
Posted - 01 Sep 2006 : 11:02:04
Sembia series. It's a great place to start your Realms fiction, and even if you've already started reading, it'll definitely draw you into the Realms. |
| Erik Scott de Bie |
Posted - 31 Aug 2006 : 18:59:26
quote:
Originally posted by johnnype
The Fighters series sounds interesting. Any book in particular? From what I understand they are self contained right?
Well met, Johnny. 
The Fighters books are indeed self-contained, as are the Rogues, the Wizards, and the Priests. All 4-book series of standalones. The writing style can vary considerably, but these series share a theme, as it were.
The Cities series (which has culminated in City of Splendors: Waterdeep just this last year) is another example of this.
Cheers |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 31 Aug 2006 : 18:03:29
Though we never quite reached a consensus, this is a topic that was discussed at length in the Experienced help for recommending FR Novels thread. Perusing that scroll may be helpful for you. |
| johnnype |
Posted - 31 Aug 2006 : 17:54:52
quote:
Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
I recommend the Fighters and the Wizards series. And Starlights and Shadows trilogy. Ever.
I read the first two books in the Starlights and Shadows trilogy and to be honest, they didn't really impress me all that much.
The Wizards series also left me empty after the first book. I didn't like the writing at all even though the topic is among my favorites in all the realms. I just couldn't bring myself to bother with book two.
I've read at least three books in the Sembia series and those were enjoyable for the most part. I think that after finding Erevis I stopped and moved on.
The Fighters series sounds interesting. Any book in particular? From what I understand they are self contained right? |
| Chosen of Moradin |
Posted - 31 Aug 2006 : 17:47:26
I recommend the Fighters and the Wizards series. And Starlights and Shadows trilogy. Ever. |
| Alaundo |
Posted - 31 Aug 2006 : 17:40:43
quote:
Originally posted by johnnype
I just finished the Year of Rogue Dragons trilogy and recently read Waterdeep as well as the Last Mythal Trilogy. I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to read next. Any recommendations? I'm considering moving on to Eberron now that the first trilogy is about to be complete (I hate reading only sections of a series).
For completeness here are some other books I've already read:
The War of The Spider Queen series
All the Drizzt novels
All the Erevis Cale novels (probably my favorites)
The House of Serpents Trilogy
as well as a random selection of other gaming fiction.
Well met
Read not the tomes of Eberron, heavens forbid! I'd recommend The Scions of Arrabar and The Sembia Series. Also, the Fighters series have been receiving much praise.
Let us know what ye finally decide upon, johnnype
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