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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
 Posted - 04 Jan 2010 : 20:50:59
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Just thought I'd mention it.
Apparently, it's available as an ebook even now . . . though I can't really find where.
Editor copy:
"Not even the mightiest mage, working spells that remain utterly reliable, can hope to prevail against dozens of tireless, ruthless undead who suffer no pain and can be distracted by nothing.
"Every creature on Faerun has its dark mirror in the undead -- from the ghosts of ancient warriors to the rune-scribed skeletons of dragons. And in a world with as rich and bloody a history as the Forgotten Realms, they are legion -- outshining the living in variety and number.
"Here are a dozen of the most terrifying tales of the haunted Realms."
Chilling, isn't it?
Cheers
P.S. Not that my story is as terrifying as all that. I like how Rosemary described it best: it's kind of a Jessie's Girl (like the song) sort of story in the Realms. With ghouls. 
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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
Australia
31773 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jan 2010 : 23:57:26
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I'd already pre-ordered my copy last month. So I expect it'll arrive sometime next week.
I shouldn't have to say that I've really been looking forward to this anthology. I'm eager to see just how the subject of the undead/undeath, the dead, and other nefarious interpretations of life beyond the grave are reflected in the collection of stories.
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dwarvenranger
Senior Scribe
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2010 : 01:07:35
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It sounds interesting, but 4th ed/spellplague has killed the realms fiction for me. I was glad when Undead glossed over the Spellplague. It took months for me to finish The Ghost King and I never did finish the Fractured Sky (the first series I didn't finish). I enjoyed Ghost Walker and Depths of Madness but I'm having trouble getting into Downshadow, no offense intended Mr. de Bie.  |
If I waited till I knew what I was doing, I'd never get anything done.
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Lady Fellshot
Senior Scribe
USA
379 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2010 : 01:28:45
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| My copy should arrive this week as well. While I can't say I'm thrilled with the direction the Realms has taken, I'll probably keep getting the anthologies. :) |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2010 : 02:11:39
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Well, to my knowledge, the Realms of the Dead anthology features stories from various eras of Realms history (not just post-Spellplague), as some dead have been around a very long time.
Note that I haven't read any of it (except my own story, of course); I just know that that was a possibility when we started writing the stories.
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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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dwarvenranger
Senior Scribe
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2010 : 02:17:25
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If I waited till I knew what I was doing, I'd never get anything done.
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2010 : 04:36:57
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I got a copy tonight from Barnes and Noble.
Congrats to Chris Rowe on becoming a Realms Author.
I am looking forward to reading Ed's story on the 'Many Murders of Manshoon' that is set in 1385 DR.
Richard Baker's story on the King in Copper is set in 1376 DR. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
757 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2010 : 07:07:00
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Originally posted by Lady Fellshot
While I can't say I'm thrilled with the direction the Realms has taken, I'll probably keep getting the anthologies. :)
Pretty much sums up my current stance too. Plus, I might still buy some older novels from time to time.
As for the topic, I have too been looking forward to the release of this one. *grins with ghoulish glee* |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jan 2010 : 16:27:38
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| I'm buying it. I hate all the hate going on btw. |
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Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2010 : 15:33:58
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Bruce Cordell has a story set in Returned Abeir.
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2010 : 18:06:17
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Originally posted by Brimstone
Bruce Cordell has a story set in Returned Abeir.
I for one am very interested to see what he does with it!
And in the interest of further teasing, my story is set in Luruar, the city formerly known as Silverymoon. And--following the tradition of my writing schema--connects (however subtly) to my previous work.
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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
Australia
31773 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jan 2010 : 23:04:06
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by Brimstone
Bruce Cordell has a story set in Returned Abeir.
I for one am very interested to see what he does with it!
As am I.
Unfortunately though, I've just been informed that the first release of the novel here has sold out. So my pre-order was unable to secure a first copy. Looks like I'll have to wait for the second shipment. |
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Rosemary Jones
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2010 : 04:58:18
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Just got a copy from Amazon.com and now I've got "Jessie's girl" stuck in my head. Snicker.
My story is set in the spring before the events happening in City of the Dead. Oh, and one of the characters is descended from a certain 3E novel that also has a C in the title.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2010 : 07:56:33
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Originally posted by Rosemary Jones
My story is set in the spring before the events happening in City of the Dead. Oh, and one of the characters is descended from a certain 3E novel that also has a C in the title.
Oh yes--I remember you telling me about that.
Cheers
P.S. In case I haven't dropped enough of a hint, I'm thinking of a novel with the letters G and W. (And no, not the president!)
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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 Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2010 : 23:51:17
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Originally posted by Rosemary Jones
Just got a copy from Amazon.com and now I've got "Jessie's girl" stuck in my head. Snicker.
My story is set in the spring before the events happening in City of the Dead. Oh, and one of the characters is descended from a certain 3E novel that also has a C in the title.
Oh! I hope it's a Puppy descended from one of Mumchance's mutts!! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2010 : 23:55:42
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by Rosemary Jones
My story is set in the spring before the events happening in City of the Dead. Oh, and one of the characters is descended from a certain 3E novel that also has a C in the title.
Oh yes--I remember you telling me about that.
Cheers
P.S. In case I haven't dropped enough of a hint, I'm thinking of a novel with the letters G and W. (And no, not the president!)
Funny...I didn't know you wrote Grapes of Wrath |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2010 : 01:13:00
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Just found out Ed had a story in this : "The Many Murders of Manshoon"......
I will without a doubt be making a book run soon. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
266 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2010 : 07:30:44
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| Yet another book I must get around to buying, this 'un. Ed's story sounds especially interesting, as does Salvatore's. |
"Gods, little fishes, and spells to turn the one to the other," Mordenkainen sighed. "It's started already..." |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2010 : 08:58:20
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Erin Evans 'The Resurrection Agent' is pretty good. It set in Erlkazar, The Night Barony. I like Vampire stories. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31773 Posts |
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Rosemary Jones
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 15:31:39
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| I've been enjoying this collection very much. Well worth a book run. |
Rosemary Jones
www.rosemaryjones.com |
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Rosemary Jones
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
148 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 15:34:30
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| For example, Erik's story is very romantic: if you find girls popping eyeballs back into skulls attractive. As his hero does! |
Rosemary Jones
www.rosemaryjones.com |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 18:10:06
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She gets it from her mother's side of the family.
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
3567 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 19:38:11
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Originally posted by Rosemary Jones
For example, Erik's story is very romantic: if you find girls popping eyeballs back into skulls attractive. As his hero does!
Oh man I get the feeling you just spoiled that scene for me!
P.S. and who doesn't find that attractive. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2010 : 21:17:27
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Oh man I get the feeling you just spoiled that scene for me!
Oh, I don't know--there are a lot of details there to pick from. (Yays undead!)
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P.S. and who doesn't find that attractive.
I know, right? Necro-girls = hawt.
Cheers
Erik not-a-Goth-no-really de Bie |
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
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 00:18:25
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I know, right? Necro-girls = hawt.
We have a potential Cryx player here, I think. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31773 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 00:20:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I know, right? Necro-girls = hawt.
We have a potential Cryx player here, I think.
Better yet, Necron females.
YES!
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 05:46:21
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 15:49:40
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Well, the heroine in question isn't actually undead . . . it's more of a hobby. Which more than vaguely creeps out the hero.
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
3567 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2010 : 16:35:17
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Well, the heroine in question isn't actually undead . . . it's more of a hobby. Which more than vaguely creeps out the hero.
Cheers
Your making my decision very tough.....I trying to decide to read ROTD or City of the Dead next....arrrrgghhh! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Realms of the Dead out on Jan 5
