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gnarl123
Acolyte
France
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 Posted - 19 Feb 2008 : 09:36:59
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Howdy,
I’ve been playing in the FR settings for nearly two decades now and I never bother reading a novel on the realms until recently.
A few weeks ago, I figured that it would be more lively and fun to introduce the timeline in my games more smoothly as events take place instead of waiting for the next FR supplement and catch up with what happened.
Unfortunately, I’m having a lot of trouble figuring out which books to read.
I am interested in novels that deal with recent events that have a major impact on the setting. Which ones would you suggest?
Thanks for your help,
Gnarl
P.S: Recently, I have read the Last Mythal Trilogy (exactly what I was looking for) and Beast of the Realms books I (a waste of money). I also purchased Best of the Realms book II and III, and the Orc King.
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 19 Feb 2008 : 17:14:19
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Well, if you want really recent stuff...
The Last Mythal series is good because the Return of the Elves was a pretty big RSE.
Another one right now is the Twilight War series, with the Shades trying to take over Sembia and starting a civil war.
Besides, even if you don't use it to apply to your games, those two series are still a good read. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 19 Feb 2008 : 17:48:21
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| Also check out The Haunted Lands trilogy, which only just started. The first novel of the Empryean Oddysee (sp?) trilogy also only just started, and while the first book wasn't exactly "Realms-shaking", I'm fairly certain the novels WILL eventually touch on major events. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2008 : 02:07:55
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Originally posted by The Sage
'Tis the "The Gossamer Plain," of the The Empyrean Odyssey trilogy.
Yay, thanks for spelling "odyssey", I was too lazy to look it up. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2008 : 02:50:33
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You have to admit... that's quite a weird and complex title for a book, let alone a whole trilogy.
At the very least, you should make it so readers can google it easier. Lol. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 20 Feb 2008 : 18:34:04
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Originally posted by DDH_101
You have to admit... that's quite a weird and complex title for a book, let alone a whole trilogy.
It is. Although, "empyrean" does mean "heavenly". This trilogy title helped me retain knowledge of that word. :) |
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Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 20 Feb 2008 18:34:59 |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2008 : 04:53:58
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See, we do learn when reading fantasy novels! Lol.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2008 : 16:14:22
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Originally posted by DDH_101
See, we do learn when reading fantasy novels! Lol.
Indeed, we do. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 21 Feb 2008 : 19:33:58
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*nods*
Three trilogies that matter for global changes..
Return of the Arch Wizards
The Last Mythal
The Twilight War
Everything else has been pretty self contained or overblown.
In addition to what's been suggested more region specific/altering novels...
Drow, then War of the Spider-Queen series has a whole lot going on in it.
The North/Siver Marches, The Hunter's Blades trilogy is important.
Keep in mind that once 4E hits, all of these books won't matter if you continue into the new edition's timeline.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2008 : 23:06:08
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Originally posted by SirUrza
Keep in mind that once 4E hits, all of these books won't matter if you continue into the new edition's timeline.
I disagree, as what happens in 4E might very well have been built on top of these events. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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