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Lina
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Australia
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 Posted - 12 Sep 2003 : 14:09:38
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Have just started getting back into FR novels. My memory needs a bit of refreshing. Which triology/novel would be the best to start off with?
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“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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Cult_Leader
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 12 Sep 2003 : 14:54:28
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| Depends upon what you want to really. I mean a fun one is always the Drow. Drizzt is really cool! EVERYONE should love those books. You know you want to read them. You will read them. You know so *pokes and prods* Best to start out with it really. Its one that everyone enjoys. Also helps you get a grasp about the dale lands and all that other stuff. BTW, look to the welcome posting, I gave you a rather nice *for me* wlecome to our hubmle halls of wisdom. |
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 12 Sep 2003 : 16:48:14
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| The novel which shows the Realms most clearly is Spellfire. It's also 'roots' in being one of the first published and showing the setting before it accreted TSR-generated continuity. Elfshadow, Cormyr: A Novel, and Halls of Stormweather are also standard recommendations. The Bob Salvatore stuff is worth reading, and important to the Realms as a commercial publishing project, but takes place in its own mini-setting peripheral to the Realms proper. |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 20 Sep 2003 : 07:46:06
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Thanx 4 the info. I've actually read most of Salvatores works plus a few others but that had been over 7 years ago! I think I've exhausted the options at the local library which stocks 98% more FR novels than bookshops I've come across. Its a bit hard getting back into the game when you don't know where to start especially when my memory's not all that brilliant. Well I suppose I'd have to pick one that's available and start reading since every book has their own story to tell and FR are in no short supply of writers or books  . |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Cyric
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Posted - 30 Sep 2003 : 20:43:36
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You must read books abut Cyric, that means the avatar trilogie and
books like that |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2003 : 00:46:58
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Originally posted by Cyric
You must read books abut Cyric, that means the avatar trilogie and
books like that
 Don't listen to him,I think he is Cyric's Avatar put down here
to advertise for himself.Any blind God with one hand can see that. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 02 Oct 2003 : 14:17:10
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Hmmm, Cyric so you say... lol |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Cyric
Senior Scribe
Norway
388 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2003 : 18:23:08
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2003 : 02:02:49
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Originally posted by Cyric
Wel any how they are realley god
I think you have started to understand that I am only joking!
I am glad my friend,I am mischievous but I never mean any harm..I think our friend Lina is probably more well read than you and I combined. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Cyric
Senior Scribe
Norway
388 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2003 : 15:05:21
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I coulden agre any moore  but of Cyric is better then us all i must advidice for him |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2003 : 22:46:07
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I understand!!!! Cyric...
Lina, Have you read the Avatar series yet as Cyric asks.I haven't
gotten book #4 or #5 yet myself, but hopefully soon.
(1)Shadowdale
(2)Tantras
(3)Waterdeep
(4)Prince of Lies
(5)Crucible:The Trail of Cyric the Mad |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Cyric
Senior Scribe
Norway
388 Posts |
Posted - 04 Oct 2003 : 10:34:13
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 04 Oct 2003 : 11:09:50
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Originally posted by William of Waterdeep
I understand!!!! Cyric...
Lina, Have you read the Avatar series yet as Cyric asks.I haven't
gotten book #4 or #5 yet myself, but hopefully soon.
(1)Shadowdale
(2)Tantras
(3)Waterdeep
(4)Prince of Lies
(5)Crucible:The Trail of Cyric the Mad
I haven't yet, but today went shopping and happened past a bookstore that stocked FR novels! WOOT! I was so excited grabbing books off the shelf that I didn't realise until I got home that some were in a series Just pure concidence I bought Waterdeep, but it's third in the series and I don't know whether it's linked to the first two, in which case I'll have to hold off reading it till I find the others, or if it's a stand alone book in a series??
Anyone read the Jewel of Turmish or Faces of Deception? Bought those today as well but not too sure about those. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 04 Oct 2003 : 15:21:07
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| Waterdeep is linked to the first two. It's possible to read it without prior knowledge from Tantras and Shadowdale, I did so myself. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 04 Oct 2003 : 18:46:33
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Haven't read Jewel of Turmish or Faces of Deception!
Jewel of Turmish is #3 in "Cities Series",I don't have any of these.
Faces of Deception is #2 in the "Lost Empires Series",I don't any of
these yet either.
I have (1)"The Dark Elf Trilogy"
(2)"The Empires Trilogy"
(3)"The Icewind Dale Trilogy"
(4)"The Cleric Quintet"
(5)"The Baldurs Gate Series"
I have others but not complete sets.Still working on it. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2003 : 13:20:54
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So far you have more FR books in your collection than me. That's cause you got an early start.. no fair!! I've only got the ones I've mentioned plus others not FR origins but in the fantasy category; 4 complete sets and a few stragglers. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 10 Oct 2003 : 15:34:56
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| You should make sure you pick up a copy of Evermeet: Island of Elves -- in hardback, if you can. It's worth the full list price. |
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Jander Sunstar
Learned Scribe
Turkey
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Posted - 11 Oct 2003 : 00:11:32
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| I say review the time line in net and decied what period you r intrested then read the tome sabout them. That's my humble advise |
Punish me if you will, for my hands are not clean. But deny me not my revenge!"
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 11 Oct 2003 : 03:06:29
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Originally posted by Lina
So far you have more FR books in your collection than me. That's cause you got an early start.. no fair!! I've only got the ones I've mentioned plus others not FR origins but in the fantasy category; 4 complete sets and a few stragglers.
Well who told you I played fair!!! (LOL) I have more now too!!
I have the Counselors & Kings and The Nobles Series both complete.
If you didn't live 63,000,000 miles away from me I would help you build your collection too.I have loaned a few books to friends
to get them interested in the realms. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 12 Oct 2003 : 03:56:05
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Bookwyrmm - With FR novels getting rarer on the bookshelf these days I'll try me best.
Jander Sunstar - I'm not too sure what your at there
William - Well since you don't play fair, I guess I'm gonna haveta cheat a bit too. I added more books to my growing library, some not FR. Talked to the owner of the bookshop about FR. He said at one time they printed out a stack of novels and he had so many that he didn't know what to do with them all. Darn guess I miss that good old period. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2003 : 05:46:23
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Originally posted by Lina
Bookwyrmm - With FR novels getting rarer on the bookshelf these days I'll try me best.
Ah, me. No matter what, they can't ever seem to get my name right . . . .
Try used bookshops; that's where I get most of mine at. You can get some really great deals in those places. I've gotten books that look like they were just unpacked in some of the better places. It's a bit of a hunt, as well, which just adds to it for me.
Also, you live in Australia, and as Sage is often complaining about, FR books are harder to get there. Lukily, there are sites like Half.com and The American Book Exchange where you can find some of the things you can't find elsewhere. I've gotten some of mine that way. |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2003 : 05:52:15
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Ha,I was born way before you so cheating will not help you get ahead of me.Oh....we weren't talking about age.Its time for my nap..
Oh,yes...he he ,tell me what you need and I will look for them too.
If you want me too. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 12 Oct 2003 : 05:54:40
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
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Originally posted by Lina
Bookwyrmm - With FR novels getting rarer on the bookshelf these days I'll try me best.
Ah, me. No matter what, they can't ever seem to get my name right . . . .
Try used bookshops; that's where I get most of mine at. You can get some really great deals in those places. I've gotten books that look like they were just unpacked in some of the better places. It's a bit of a hunt, as well, which just adds to it for me.
Also, you live in Australia, and as Sage is often complaining about, FR books are harder to get there. Lukily, there are sites like Half.com and The American Book Exchange where you can find some of the things you can't find elsewhere. I've gotten some of mine that way.
Sorry Bookwyrm (got it right that time didnt I) yeah one step ahead of you. When into my first used bookshop yesterday there's others but bit reluctant to travel all over the city to find FR books. I guess it'll come down to that when I get desperate. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2003 : 02:03:55
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I really like the name of this thread...reminds me of Dying hair.
Isn't that right bootworm Bookwyrm.
*Ahem*,yes um Don't worry Lina it just takes time to build a set but
Bookwyrm does have good suggestions.I still think the downloads are
a good way to go if its not a novel.I have found a lot at ABEs as he says,great place,better prices. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2003 : 03:56:47
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| Plus, I happen to be on a first name basis with two used book sellers. One used to rent our house when my dad was transfered to Hawaii, and now shares retail space with the other. The first one specializes in romance, but has a respectable SF&F section as well. The latter hardly does anything but SF&F and mysteries -- and will sometimes buy just-published books (with a dealer's discount) to sell to customers like myself. I managed to pick up one hardback from her for $16 (US) on September 4th -- three days after the publisher shipped it out. I was a happy Bookwyrm, let me tell you. |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2003 : 23:03:37
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Plus, I happen to be on a first name basis with two used book sellers. One used to rent our house when my dad was transfered to Hawaii, and now shares retail space with the other. The first one specializes in romance, but has a respectable SF&F section as well. The latter hardly does anything but SF&F and mysteries -- and will sometimes buy just-published books (with a dealer's discount) to sell to customers like myself. I managed to pick up one hardback from her for $16 (US) on September 4th -- three days after the publisher shipped it out. I was a happy Bookwyrm, let me tell you.
First name basis?They call you Book? I fill discriminated against
for being a male. He didn't help me that much, Lina?
No,really I am glad everyone is so willing to help. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2003 : 13:05:51
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Yes, everyone is eager to pitch in.
I just finished Waterdeep and swear that I remember the ending to the book before actually reading the last few chapters although the latest publication is 2003. Was there an earlier publication or do I just have telepathy? |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2003 : 14:25:01
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Originally posted by Lina
Yes, everyone is eager to pitch in.
I just finished Waterdeep and swear that I remember the ending to the book before actually reading the last few chapters although the latest publication is 2003. Was there an earlier publication or do I just have telepathy?
I don't think there was anything prior to this but I could be wrong,(Fingers crossed)although it would be the first time I was.
*I think you lived there in other life.* |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 15 Oct 2003 : 15:52:47
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| Waterdeep? You're kidding me! You didn't notice that it's a reprint? |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
Download the brickfilm masterpiece by Leftfield Studios! See this page for more. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2003 : 06:07:32
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Waterdeep? You're kidding me! You didn't notice that it's a reprint?
So is my divorce,but I still enjoy reading it.Does wonders for the soul.
The first printings are great for collectors but its cheaper if you go with a second printing. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 18 Oct 2003 : 04:09:36
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| Ahh, I thought so. It seemed strange to me at first that they were releasing all these novels a few months apart from each other cause usually it takes about a year or more to write a novel. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
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Going back to the roots
