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crazedventurers
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 01 Jan 2012 : 11:56:50
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As posted here http://www.conan.com/invboard/index.php?showtopic=9424,
Glenn Lord died on 31st December 2011.
Glenn was instrumental in ensuring that Robert E Howard's legacy of writing was brought to a wider audience than most thought possible. His championing of REH as more than just an author of pulp adventures has ensured the longevity of Conan, Solomon Kane and many other stories by REH in many different forms of entertainment long after the genius that was REH committed suicide.
The Conan et al books had a profound impact on the genre of swords and sorcery and as a result on D&D and roleplaying in general.
As someone else has already said, "The First Scholar Passes", Glenn's drive and passion for all things REH will be missed.
Thought and wishes with Glenn's family
Damian
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So saith Ed. I've never said he was sane, have I?
Gods, all this writing and he's running a constant fantasy version of Coronation Street in his head, too. .
shudder,
love to all,
THO
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 15 Jan 2012 : 01:14:57
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I have unique connection to Conan.
My boss in the gaming industry (I worked for Fantasy Games Unlimited) was the college room-mate of Lin Carter, who finished many of Howard's stories and edited what became the 'Conan series'.
Thats how FGU got the rights to many early Fantasy IPs, including Conan (Royal Armies of the Hyborian Age) and Middle-Earth (Chivalry & Sorcery was the ONLY RPG allowed to use the term 'Hobbit'...until MERPs came along).
So I never met him, but the guy I worked for talked to Lin Carter all the time, which impressed the heck out of me when I was just 16. I felt like I knew Conan. 
I have no idea who Glenn Lord was, but its always a shame when anyone dies. Hopefully he's playing D&D with Robert Howard, Gygax, and Jordan now. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Edited by - Markustay on 15 Jan 2012 01:15:37 |
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Glenn Lord passes away
