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MerrikCale
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 Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 15:09:21
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
You can make an unofficial build.
Hmm, I *could* do that, but it might be better to wait and see if/how she's going to reappear in 1479. New tricks, like I said.
Cheers
she better be in 4e |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 15:31:54
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Sorry, I just can't help but spread my enthusiasum about certain things.
And it does my heart good to see your enthusiasm, Lyrna!
I hope to snare you into reading my (possible!) future FR work with promises of mysterious midnight-haired elves and their tangled intrigues. 
That goes for you too, MerrikCale!
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
she better be in 4e
That's what *I'm* sayin'!
Here's a fun thing to pull us back on topic--
If you could find one thing out about Twilight--past or present or future--what would it be? 
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 16:52:07
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Here's a fun thing to pull us back on topic--
If you could find one thing out about Twilight--past or present or future--what would it be?
Cheers
The history and relationship betwixt her and Erevan. |
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The Sage
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 17:10:15
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Oooh! I like that one. And it's probably one of the most important questions fans would like answered.
As for what I'd like to find out... Well, Erik and I had previously discussed a few intriguing details about Twilight and her relationship [or lack thereof] with both her mother and father in the past. I suppose I'd want to know a little more about her parents and the rest of her family. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 17:18:16
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Good calls, guys. Keep 'em coming!
Who knows? The answer might appear in a future Realms book--if I ever write one, that is!
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 18:23:43
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Sorry, I just can't help but spread my enthusiasum about certain things.
And it does my heart good to see your enthusiasm, Lyrna!
I hope to snare you into reading my (possible!) future FR work with promises of mysterious midnight-haired elves and their tangled intrigues.
Cheers
Is it too early to pre-order an autographed copy?? |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 18:26:17
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Here's a fun thing to pull us back on topic--
If you could find one thing out about Twilight--past or present or future--what would it be?
Cheers
Any children with Gargan? |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 18:44:27
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Is it too early to pre-order an autographed copy??
Ha! I appreciate the vote of confidence, but there's no book I know of. (Yet.)
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Any children with Gargan?
Ooh, now there's a doozy.
Cheers
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 19:31:31
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I see her still being unable to tell a straight story
( master infiltrator) |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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4598 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 19:59:17
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Originally posted by sfdragon
I see her still being unable to tell a straight story
Heh, agreed. Straight truth isn't her forte--she's probably no good at it, anyway. 
(*On a tangent: As a DM, I totally make players roll bluff checks to convince people of the truth of things. Like if the PCs are trying to convince the guards that the sexy elf-lady who just charmed her way past them is really a spy--and not the Evermeet ambassador--they have to roll bluff checks opposed by sense motive/perception. They get a bonus if something is true, but they can still fail those checks and the guards go on believing their false information!)
But getting back to Twilight:
What would you know of her, SFD? If you could see one story told about her, what would it be?
I promise to try to work at least one of them into a future tale about her.
How about you, 'Lyrna? KEJR?
Anyone else?
(Feel free to make multiple requests as well.)
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 26 Jun 2008 : 20:49:53
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
And it does my heart good to see your enthusiasm, Lyrna!
I hope to snare you into reading my (possible!) future FR work with promises of mysterious midnight-haired elves and their tangled intrigues.
That goes for you too, MerrikCale!
If you write it, I'll read it. Seriously.
I'm still curious about her past. What was her family and homelife like? Why doesn't she keep in touch with them? Stuff like that. |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 01:35:08
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I hope to snare you into reading my (possible!) future FR work with promises of mysterious midnight-haired elves and their tangled intrigues.
possible? You better write something. I have enjoyed your books (especially the Twilght stuff) very much.
Not for nothing, but maybe they could turn the short story you had in the Realms of Elves into a story in the World of D&D Comic |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 02:20:31
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Anyone else?
(Feel free to make multiple requests as well.)
Oooh! Oooh! I've got another one. I'd want to know more about that dream Twilight had in Depths.
I'd also like to see the "vagueness" of her true relationship with Erevan continue. I do agree with Wooly that a little elaboration on just how Twilight serves the Trickster god would be nice. But at the same time, I actually prefer the "vagueness" regarding Twilight's status as a Chosen. Maybe she is, and maybe she isn't. It adds a new level of mystery to her character... a level that I'd prefer not to receive a great deal of attention in the possible future books to come.
It reflects my overall attitude regarding how most of the non-Mystran Chosen should actually be handled in the fiction. These characters should really just occupy a special, yet not completely defined, place in the faith of their god, not necessarily a Chosen, nor a mere mortal worshiper either.
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 09:26:55
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| I'd like to see her get tricked by some chosen of Erevan just to explain her name, either that or have her become Erevan's consort |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
Magister's GAmbit
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 15:45:06
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
possible? You better write something. I have enjoyed your books (especially the Twilght stuff) very much.
Well thanks! I'm glad you've enjoyed.
It all depends on WotC, and their choices depend on what's successful. The better Twilight's stuff does, the more likely she'll return.
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Not for nothing, but maybe they could turn the short story you had in the Realms of Elves into a story in the World of D&D Comic
What's the World of D&D comic?
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Originally posted by The Sage
Oooh! Oooh! I've got another one. I'd want to know more about that dream Twilight had in Depths.
Which dream is it you mean?
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 16:19:53
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
What's the World of D&D comic?
a series by Devil's Due comics that has to day reprinted the Drizzt, DemonWars, and original Dragonlance stories in comic form. They have been excellent so far.
The Worlds of Dungeons & Dragons is the newest series that reprints some of the stories. They have done RA Salvatores' Dark Mirror and a Dragonlance story in the first 2 issues (the second of which was released this week).
James Lowder is one of the editors of the series and there is a thread here in novels section where he solicited suggestions from us. I actually suggested the Greater Treasure. I think it would make a great 2 issue comic.
Here's a link to the site
http://devilsdue.net/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&page=shop.browse&category_id=78&Itemid=53
I know there is a Ravenloft story coming up and Elminster at Magefair as well
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Erik Scott de Bie
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 17:20:03
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Ah. I knew there were comics from Devils Due--I just hadn't realized they'd expanded as you describe. That's pretty exciting. Thanks for the rec!
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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MerrikCale
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 21:49:04
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Ah. I knew there were comics from Devils Due--I just hadn't realized they'd expanded as you describe. That's pretty exciting. Thanks for the rec!
Cheers
not a problem. Hopefully, it will be a comic one of these days |
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Erik Scott de Bie
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 21:56:56
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Hope springs eternal, it does.
And wow, wow! It's quite flattering that you would rank "The Greater Treasure" up there with seminal Realms classics like RAS's "Dark Mirror" or Ed's "Elminster at the Magefair." I am extremely honored that you esteem the story so highly.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 27 Jun 2008 : 22:31:28
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Hope springs eternal, it does.
And wow, wow! It's quite flattering that you would rank "The Greater Treasure" up there with seminal Realms classics like RAS's "Dark Mirror" or Ed's "Elminster at the Magefair." I am extremely honored that you esteem the story so highly.
Cheers
Its one of my favorites |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Jun 2008 : 22:31:26
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Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Which dream is it you mean?
You know, I'm not entirely sure now. 
I'll have to get back to you on that one.
It was the dream scene in the latter half of Depths of Madness, right? |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Jun 2008 : 22:55:17
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I think the Foxy one needs to cross paths with Davoren again....
Maybe he is tormenting her and Gargan's child and Momma comes along to straighten things out!! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
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Lord of Bones
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Posted - 28 Jun 2008 : 23:36:35
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| I was going to say exactly the same thing! She and Davoren seemed to have something of a past, but I wasn't sure whether it was limited to just her most recent 'adventure'. Admittedly, Davoren's return might be scuppered by the epilogue of Depths of Madness, but I can see him willing himself together again... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 29 Jun 2008 : 01:38:18
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Which dream is it you mean?
You know, I'm not entirely sure now.
I'll have to get back to you on that one.
It was the dream scene in the latter half of Depths of Madness, right?
That's probably the one. I don't have time to re-read the book over the weekend as my GenCon preparations are nearly complete [and I'll likely be heading out the door shortly]. I'll have to re-read the relevant sections when I get back.
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Erik Scott de Bie
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Posted - 29 Jun 2008 : 02:15:39
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
It was the dream scene in the latter half of Depths of Madness, right?
There are two that I can recall: the dream about Liet/Erevan in the goliath village, and the dream/vision that's in the prequel companion story.
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Originally posted by Lord of Bones
I was going to say exactly the same thing! She and Davoren seemed to have something of a past, but I wasn't sure whether it was limited to just her most recent 'adventure'. Admittedly, Davoren's return might be scuppered by the epilogue of Depths of Madness, but I can see him willing himself together again...
Well, Davoren does have a writeup which is post-Depths. He did survive the epilogue, at least somehow.
The *how* of it might be a great story in itself.
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Originally posted by The Sage
my GenCon preparations are nearly complete [and I'll likely be heading out the door shortly]. I'll have to re-read the relevant sections when I get back.
Looking forward to seeing you, Sage!
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 29 Jun 2008 : 02:28:00
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
[Well, Davoren does have a writeup which is post-Depths. He did survive the epilogue, at least somehow.
That would be the Warlock article by yourself and Etyan Bernstein on the Wizards site? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 29 Jun 2008 : 03:24:25
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Looking forward to seeing you, Sage!
Probably not as much as I'm looking forward to meeting you.
By Oghma, I've got such a list of people that I want to meet at Gen Con... I'm beginning to wonder whether there'll actually be enough time for me to visit the Con itself!  |
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The Sage
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Posted - 29 Jun 2008 : 03:25:16
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
[Well, Davoren does have a writeup which is post-Depths. He did survive the epilogue, at least somehow.
That would be the Warlock article by yourself and Etyan Bernstein on the Wizards site?
Indeed, it is. And for those not familiar with the article Erik and Merrick are referring to, you can find the article here:- http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/frcc/20070314
Note that this particular "Class Chronicles" could be considered a SPOILER of sorts, so some scribes might not want to read it until after they're done with the novel. |
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