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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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 Posted - 11 Jan 2012 : 19:14:06
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I read Darkwalker on Moonshae and liked it long ago, but took forever to get around to Black Wizards. So I read that over the holidays and really...didn't like it. I love Newt (a lot) but just found the book to be a case of the good guys being WAY too stupid to be believed. I skipped a lot of it while reading because it just wasn't good. I started Darkwell last night and got about 1/4 of the way in, and am finding that it's better than Black Wizards but the whole book is set up from Black Wizard's being a bad book with too much contrivance so that bugs me.
I did love the bit about Bhaal stating he wanted God Children WAYYYYYYYYYY back when Darkwell was published in 1989. That's such a cool set up for Baldur's Gate saga and Bhaal's children. I wished the Avatar trilogy focused more on Bhaal's avatar and what he got up to and how many children he sired by force or otherwise.
Next I will finally get around to reading Bury Elminster Deep, only because of my love for the Simbul and Ed told me himself at a book store in Toronto that I'd enjoy the book if I love the Simbul :)
After that, Neverwinter. I need to order more books though, Ring of Winter and the next Alias books after Song of the Saurials. |
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2012 : 22:48:19
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| I finished Cry of the Ghost Wolf a few days ago. I liked this one and the previous book in the Chosen of Nendawen series. It was nice to see the Hobgoblins get some time in the spotlight. It was really nice showing that while they may be monsterous, they aren't necessarily monsters (well, some of them might be). The book does resolve the main issues that have popped up through the trilogy while still leaving plenty for sequels if they choose to make them, and I hope they do. It will be interesting seeing where the odd band left at the end of this one go from here. |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
Teenage Sith zombies, Tulkh thought-how in the moons of Bogden had it all started? Every so often, the universe must just get bored and decide to really cut loose. -Star Wars: Red Harvest |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2012 : 09:11:46
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Originally posted by Tyrant
I finished Cry of the Ghost Wolf a few days ago. I liked this one and the previous book in the Chosen of Nendawen series. It was nice to see the Hobgoblins get some time in the spotlight. It was really nice showing that while they may be monsterous, they aren't necessarily monsters (well, some of them might be). The book does resolve the main issues that have popped up through the trilogy while still leaving plenty for sequels if they choose to make them, and I hope they do. It will be interesting seeing where the odd band left at the end of this one go from here.
Just read this book myself. I also enjoyed it as it was a different experience reading this book, the bestial Gods, the brutal but sometimes still honorable hobgoblins. I look forward to more in this series. |
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Entromancer
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jan 2012 : 02:11:41
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| The latest Realms novel I read was Neverwinter. I'm awaiting The Masked Witches. |
"...the will is everything. The will to act."--Ra's Al Ghul
"Suffering builds character."--Talia Al Ghul |
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Wolflord08
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 01:38:11
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| Hi this is my first post...ever. Well I have read all of the main line Novels, and am proud to say I started with "Spellfire" and "The Crystal Shard" when they first came out. Many years of Realmslore. There are some on my shelf I haven't read yet, I'm currently reading the "Brotherhood of the Griffon" trilogy. Keep up the good work! |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 02:13:54
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Originally posted by Wolflord08
Hi this is my first post...ever. Well I have read all of the main line Novels, and am proud to say I started with "Spellfire" and "The Crystal Shard" when they first came out. Many years of Realmslore. There are some on my shelf I haven't read yet, I'm currently reading the "Brotherhood of the Griffon" trilogy. Keep up the good work!
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 02:47:02
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| Just started Cry of the GhostWolf. |
"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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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jan 2012 : 12:52:33
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Originally posted by Entromancer
The latest Realms novel I read was Neverwinter. I'm awaiting The Masked Witches.
Welcome aboard ! |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 03 Feb 2012 : 02:28:22
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Finished "knights of Eveningstar". starting "knights of dragonfire". Cormyr Is a nice place but i'm curious to discover the other side of the medal when I'll read Sembia's novels.
I'm around 42 novels read now |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2012 : 15:08:22
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During my vacations I finished book 1 and 2 of The Return Of The Archwizards and am halfway through book 3.
I have to say I am really enjoying it so far. Loved book 1, especially in the beginning and book 3 so far too. Book 2 was kinda mixed, but overall really fun reading the trilogy! There's just nothing like my hero Malik! I wish there'd be more novels with this guy!  |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 25 Feb 2012 : 04:15:50
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Originally posted by skychrome
During my vacations I finished book 1 and 2 of The Return Of The Archwizards and am halfway through book 3.
I have to say I am really enjoying it so far. Loved book 1, especially in the beginning and book 3 so far too. Book 2 was kinda mixed, but overall really fun reading the trilogy! There's just nothing like my hero Malik! I wish there'd be more novels with this guy!
Loved this trilogy.
I considered Malik a very good and very much welcome 'distraction.'
This series is one of the reasons I'd like see Denning write more FR novels. [I chatted with him, and it sounds like it's not going to happen soon.] |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2012 : 12:23:35
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| I started "The Sword Never Sleep" this week. a nice Trilogy around the Knights |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2012 : 16:53:37
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by skychrome
During my vacations I finished book 1 and 2 of The Return Of The Archwizards and am halfway through book 3.
I have to say I am really enjoying it so far. Loved book 1, especially in the beginning and book 3 so far too. Book 2 was kinda mixed, but overall really fun reading the trilogy! There's just nothing like my hero Malik! I wish there'd be more novels with this guy!
Loved this trilogy.
I considered Malik a very good and very much welcome 'distraction.'
This series is one of the reasons I'd like see Denning write more FR novels. [I chatted with him, and it sounds like it's not going to happen soon.]
Actually I did not have a lot of expectations regarding the trilogy, as I saw several comments here of people who did not like it at all. I imagine this was due to the RSEs, which I did not like very much neither. Nevertheless I have enjoyed these books more than most other FR stuff I read in quite a while. |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 25 Feb 2012 : 17:30:33
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Originally posted by skychrome
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by skychrome
During my vacations I finished book 1 and 2 of The Return Of The Archwizards and am halfway through book 3.
I have to say I am really enjoying it so far. Loved book 1, especially in the beginning and book 3 so far too. Book 2 was kinda mixed, but overall really fun reading the trilogy! There's just nothing like my hero Malik! I wish there'd be more novels with this guy!
Loved this trilogy.
I considered Malik a very good and very much welcome 'distraction.'
This series is one of the reasons I'd like see Denning write more FR novels. [I chatted with him, and it sounds like it's not going to happen soon.]
Actually I did not have a lot of expectations regarding the trilogy, as I saw several comments here of people who did not like it at all. I imagine this was due to the RSEs, which I did not like very much neither. Nevertheless I have enjoyed these books more than most other FR stuff I read in quite a while.
My issues with the trilogy have nothing to do with the RSE. I feel that any non-Denning character was badly mis-characterized in this trilogy, with most of them acting very foolishly while only Denning's white hats did the right thing. I also feel that the Shades were characterized as being far more powerful and ever-present than they should have been, a trend that has sadly continued. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 25 Feb 2012 : 18:18:21
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
My issues with the trilogy have nothing to do with the RSE. I feel that any non-Denning character was badly mis-characterized in this trilogy, with most of them acting very foolishly while only Denning's white hats did the right thing. I also feel that the Shades were characterized as being far more powerful and ever-present than they should have been, a trend that has sadly continued.
I agree, partly, that some of non-Denning characters were not portrayed as accurately as they should have been, but it's a minor thing I could tolerate for the storytelling, as a whole, was excellent.
As for Shade... Well, they're not going away that soon, given Paul's new novel this year. |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2012 : 01:21:30
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
My issues with the trilogy have nothing to do with the RSE. I feel that any non-Denning character was badly mis-characterized in this trilogy, with most of them acting very foolishly while only Denning's white hats did the right thing. I also feel that the Shades were characterized as being far more powerful and ever-present than they should have been, a trend that has sadly continued.
Ok, I totally agree with you on that! Actually there where quite a lot of additional things that would normally have seriously bugged me in those novels. Nevertheless I enjoyed them very much, I cannot really explain it why. Kinda strange... |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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koz
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2012 : 15:31:14
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| i am currently reading The Floodgate. I think this puts me at 152 novels read. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 04 Mar 2012 : 17:18:01
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That's one of my favorite FR novels.
They shouldn't have nuked Halruaa... |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2012 : 00:58:29
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Originally posted by Dennis
That's one of my favorite FR novels.
They shouldn't have nuked Halruaa...
Yeah excellent trilogy *sigh*. After that I always wondered why there were that little novels set in Halruaa... |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2012 : 03:19:26
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Originally posted by skychrome
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Originally posted by Dennis
That's one of my favorite FR novels.
They shouldn't have nuked Halruaa...
Yeah excellent trilogy *sigh*. After that I always wondered why there were that little novels set in Halruaa...
There's a Halruaan mercenary skyship (whose crew are mostly Halruaans) in the Brotherhood of the Griffon novels. Such survivors could mean there are many others out there... And that it's only a matter of time when their once mighty realm will one day be reborn. [Here's to positive thinking! ] |
Every beginning has an end. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 01:43:27
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| Just finished Circle of Skulls by James P. Davis. I have now read 64 Forgotten Realms novels. So as you can see I am quite far behind :) |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 02:58:54
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Originally posted by DragonReader
Just finished Circle of Skulls by James P. Davis. I have now read 64 Forgotten Realms novels. So as you can see I am quite far behind :)
Don't worry, you're not alone ! :) i'm at 44 and i think many people only read 2-3 novels on the realms, unfortunately. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 04:12:30
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Originally posted by HardKano
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Originally posted by DragonReader
Just finished Circle of Skulls by James P. Davis. I have now read 64 Forgotten Realms novels. So as you can see I am quite far behind :)
Don't worry, you're not alone ! :) i'm at 44 and i think many people only read 2-3 novels on the realms, unfortunately.
I heard some don't read the novels at all. Just the sourcebooks, for their games. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 13:50:34
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| Does anyone know how many (to date) Realms novels have been published? |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 14:41:59
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Originally posted by entreri3478
Does anyone know how many (to date) Realms novels have been published?
By my count there are 258. I keep a spreadsheet checklist but it is possible I missed some. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 14:43:39
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| Last night, after completing Circle of Skulls I read the "extended ending" on WOTC's website. Really makes me hope we'll see more of these characters. It definitely read more like a beginning than an ending... |
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HardKano
Learned Scribe
Canada
158 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 16:21:48
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Originally posted by DragonReader
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Originally posted by entreri3478
Does anyone know how many (to date) Realms novels have been published?
By my count there are 258. I keep a spreadsheet checklist but it is possible I missed some.
I'm around 258 too. And on o-love.net library it is around 258 too |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2012 : 19:18:53
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| I need to do a count and see how many i have read, i think it's around 180 |
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farinal
Learned Scribe
Turkey
270 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2012 : 02:08:13
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| Reading the Farthest Reach right now. It's good so far and I really enjoyed the trilogy except for some relationships and dialogues of certain characters. |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2012 : 00:53:22
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Finished Return of the Archwizards trilogy. Were there annoying parts? Yes, a lot. But I really liked the books nevertheless!
Anyone knows if Galaeron and Malik show up in later books? |
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How up to date are you with reading FR novels? [2]
