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Kaladorm
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 20 Dec 2006 : 12:35:03
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
I'll buy these for my wife... then casually stuff the first book from the Liriel series under her pillow, once she is done reading them... 
Heh. No guarantees, but it HAS worked for some.... 
Well the names are awfully similar, might work for the first few pages and then you're hooked!  |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 20 Dec 2006 : 14:04:38
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Well the names are awfully similar...
FWIW, I've resolved to henceforth avoid the words "shadow," "starlight," and "darkness" in future book and series titles. |
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Foxhelm
Senior Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 20 Dec 2006 : 20:55:54
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Kaladorm
Well the names are awfully similar...
FWIW, I've resolved to henceforth avoid the words "shadow," "starlight," and "darkness" in future book and series titles.
This just proves the reason that the Thesarus was created, so you could replace Shadow with Gloom or Shade. Or you could create your own language or use Tolkien's languages.
Also saw the whole 'Plunderdome' episode on "City Confidencial" on A&E. The only reason that Buddy could run after his first conviction was that he got the charges reversed. Also you forgot to mention The Mayor's own Pasta Sauce he used in his election or his wig collection that had specfic wigs for certain occations.
This is the link to that episode. I think it has a trailer.
http://www.aetv.com/city_confidential/city_episode_guide.jsp?episode=135596
Anyway, I am not sure if this is under the speculation ban that you created for yourself, but...
What do you think of the Planetouched the Eric Boyd created for Dragon 350 (December 2006)? Especially the Elf/Eladrin (Usually Firre) combo called Celadrin. Well, it appears to be 100% content, so you can choose to ignore my question if you wish. But I will instead place it to your fans.
Sorry, and Merry Christmas (Or insert selected holiday as I can't spell well).
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 20 Dec 2006 : 21:05:58
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Originally posted by Foxhelm
What do you think of the Planetouched the Eric Boyd created for Dragon 350 (December 2006)? Especially the Elf/Eladrin (Usually Firre) combo called Celadrin. It is not 100 percent offical for the realms as it is not in any FR cannon books, but it might be some day.
Actually, it is a Realms-specific article presented in Dragon magazine. Hence, it is 100% official Realms canon.  |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 20 Dec 2006 : 22:14:36
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Foxhelm
What do you think of the Planetouched the Eric Boyd created for Dragon 350 (December 2006)? Especially the Elf/Eladrin (Usually Firre) combo called Celadrin. It is not 100 percent offical for the realms as it is not in any FR cannon books, but it might be some day.
Actually, it is a Realms-specific article presented in Dragon magazine. Hence, it is 100% official Realms canon.
What Wooly said.
To be candid, I haven't read the article yet, so I can't comment. |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
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Posted - 20 Dec 2006 : 22:40:21
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
...the New England mafia...
-The rest of us call that a country club...
-Ugh, that wasn't even really funny. I'm sorry, Anway, Elaine, can you elaborate a little more on all the teleporting going on by the Lyathari in Silver Shadows? I was looking at the write-ups for Lythari in Elves of Evermeet, and nothing is mentioned about teleporting. I have no problem with it, mind you, so don't worry. But, more specifically, can you elaborate on how "powerful" this ability is. I always had the assumption that the ability was only to/from their dens, but after rereading Silver Shadows, and watching Ganamede "sneak up" on Queen Amlauril, in her garden in Evermeet, I'd like to know the full extent of this ability. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 21 Dec 2006 : 02:13:22
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
...the New England mafia...
-The rest of us call that a country club...
Read up on Ray Petriarcha, and then get back to me.
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Anway, Elaine, can you elaborate a little more on all the teleporting going on by the Lyathari in Silver Shadows? I was looking at the write-ups for Lythari in Elves of Evermeet, and nothing is mentioned about teleporting. I have no problem with it, mind you, so don't worry. But, more specifically, can you elaborate on how "powerful" this ability is. I always had the assumption that the ability was only to/from their dens, but after rereading Silver Shadows, and watching Ganamede "sneak up" on Queen Amlauril, in her garden in Evermeet, I'd like to know the full extent of this ability.
Elves have a sensitivity to hidden doors. Lythari, IMO, have an even keener sense, to the place where they can sense--and often use--magical gates.
The reasoning for this? It seemed likely to me that the lythari's wolf form would result in at least one sense that would be keener than an elf's, much as wolves/dogs have a much more subtle and powerful sense of smell than humans. I can't quote 3.5 stats on this ability, as I don't believe it's been officially addressed, but feel free to home-rule away! |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 23 Dec 2006 : 12:03:41
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
[quote] That was an inadvertent oops, but I take some comfort in the fact that my Spelljammer book only sold about 37 copies.
Really just 37? |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 23 Dec 2006 : 15:43:03
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
[quote] That was an inadvertent oops, but I take some comfort in the fact that my Spelljammer book only sold about 37 copies.
Really just 37?
Heh. No, I was engaging in hyperbole. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 23 Dec 2006 : 16:13:53
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
[quote] That was an inadvertent oops, but I take some comfort in the fact that my Spelljammer book only sold about 37 copies.
Really just 37?
Heh. No, I was engaging in hyperbole.
Indeed. It's actually 38 copies sold. |
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Ethriel
Learned Scribe
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - 25 Dec 2006 : 02:16:45
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| Sorry if this's been asked before, Elaine: But how goes your next Realms book that I heard's supposed to be out in 2008? anything you can tell us of it? |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 27 Dec 2006 : 19:30:45
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Originally posted by Ethriel
Sorry if this's been asked before, Elaine: But how goes your next Realms book that I heard's supposed to be out in 2008? anything you can tell us of it?
Well, for starters, I can tell you that the first draft is due on February 1, so I'll be wrapping it up in the next few weeks. Other than that, however, I'm constrained by various contractual terms and NDAs from discussing unpublished work.
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Acolyte
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Posted - 27 Dec 2006 : 20:31:38
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Hi Elaine.
I was just wondering whether Amlauril reatianed the Kingsword after she came back from arvandor, or if Lamruil took it with him to the new kingdom.
Thanks
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ElaineCunningham
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Posted - 27 Dec 2006 : 20:39:53
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Originally posted by boards
Hi Elaine.
I was just wondering whether Amlauril reatianed the Kingsword after she came back from arvandor, or if Lamruil took it with him to the new kingdom.
Thanks
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Acolyte
Australia
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Posted - 27 Dec 2006 : 22:30:08
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - 28 Dec 2006 : 00:36:41
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Hello again, Mrs. Cunningham.
*inclines head respectfully*
I was reading again the novel Elfshadow, and came across the part where Elaith filches the decanter. The line you use is...
The decanter alone was probably worth more than the inn would make during the entire festival week.
Is that because of the crystal decanter alone, or a mix of the decanter value as well as the price on the elverquisst? I realize how odd a question this must seem, but I felt that you could shine light on this for me. Also, how much was the decanter of elven spirits worth, please?
My best to you, ma'am, and a Happy New Year. |
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Uzzy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
618 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2006 : 02:46:21
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Hello again Elaine!
I was wondering if you could tell us anything more about Alice Tinker, the gnome from Thornhold. I really liked her! The scene when the Dwarves entered the shop, and she pulled out the pistol had me in hysterics! I was wondering if there was any information about where she was born, how old she is, when and how she joined the Harpers, etc.
Many thanks in advance, and hope you had a good Christmas and will have a great new year! |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 31 Dec 2006 : 02:59:14
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Originally posted by Penknight
I was reading again the novel Elfshadow, and came across the part where Elaith filches the decanter. The line you use is...
The decanter alone was probably worth more than the inn would make during the entire festival week.
Is that because of the crystal decanter alone, or a mix of the decanter value as well as the price on the elverquisst? I realize how odd a question this must seem, but I felt that you could shine light on this for me. Also, how much was the decanter of elven spirits worth, please?
Hi, Penknight. It's not an odd question, but it's difficult to answer. As with most works of art, its value would depend upon many things: the skill of the crafter, the age of the item, the materials used to make it, its relative scarcity. It would have quite another sort of value to those who appreciate the rites and traditions associated with it. Because of all these things, and because the decanter is a unique item, it's virtually impossible to place a value on it. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 31 Dec 2006 : 03:08:10
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Originally posted by Uzzy
I was wondering if you could tell us anything more about Alice Tinker, the gnome from Thornhold. I really liked her! The scene when the Dwarves entered the shop, and she pulled out the pistol had me in hysterics! I was wondering if there was any information about where she was born, how old she is, when and how she joined the Harpers, etc.
Hi, Uzzy. Thanks for the kind word. I was rather fond of Alice, myself.
I'm hesitant to pass along her back story and personal info, as I'm not certain whether or not she has been described in a game product. There may be some information about her in the City of Splendors game supplement--several other Thornhold characters were dealt with in this product. I saw pieces of an earlier version of the manuscript for CoS, but have not read the whole, final product. Most likely someone here has, and can tell you whether or not Alice was mentioned. |
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 31 Dec 2006 : 04:30:28
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Penknight
I was reading again the novel Elfshadow, and came across the part where Elaith filches the decanter. The line you use is...
The decanter alone was probably worth more than the inn would make during the entire festival week.
Is that because of the crystal decanter alone, or a mix of the decanter value as well as the price on the elverquisst? I realize how odd a question this must seem, but I felt that you could shine light on this for me. Also, how much was the decanter of elven spirits worth, please?
Hi, Penknight. It's not an odd question, but it's difficult to answer. As with most works of art, its value would depend upon many things: the skill of the crafter, the age of the item, the materials used to make it, its relative scarcity. It would have quite another sort of value to those who appreciate the rites and traditions associated with it. Because of all these things, and because the decanter is a unique item, it's virtually impossible to place a value on it.
Oh, okay. Thank you for your time and Happy New Year. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 01 Jan 2007 : 20:30:10
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Uzzy
I was wondering if you could tell us anything more about Alice Tinker, the gnome from Thornhold. I really liked her! The scene when the Dwarves entered the shop, and she pulled out the pistol had me in hysterics! I was wondering if there was any information about where she was born, how old she is, when and how she joined the Harpers, etc.
Hi, Uzzy. Thanks for the kind word. I was rather fond of Alice, myself.
I'm hesitant to pass along her back story and personal info, as I'm not certain whether or not she has been described in a game product. There may be some information about her in the City of Splendors game supplement--several other Thornhold characters were dealt with in this product. I saw pieces of an earlier version of the manuscript for CoS, but have not read the whole, final product. Most likely someone here has, and can tell you whether or not Alice was mentioned.
She is described in brief on pages 73 and 74 of that tome. |
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Charles Phipps
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 07 Jan 2007 : 22:33:11
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Forgive me if someone asked this before but why exactly did you choose Ashemmi to be the mother of the Heir to Salamar? Is she, being evil, cheating on Semmenon or do they have an open relationship in your opinion (that includes bearing another man's child)?
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 08 Jan 2007 : 21:58:27
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Forgive me if someone asked this before but why exactly did you choose Ashemmi to be the mother of the Heir to Samular? Is she, being evil, cheating on Semmenon or do they have an open relationship in your opinion (that includes bearing another man's child)?
Hard to say. Evil people can be monogamous, so evil, in and of itself, doesn't really answer the question. Relationships are always in flux, so while it might have made sense for Ashemmi to bear a child for a specific purpose at a particular time, I wouldn't presume to say what her relationship with Semmenon might now be.
Is that vague enough?
More fundamentally, why Ashemmi? Because she was a power in Darkhold, where Dag Zoreth was stationed, because she is known as a given magic-user, and because it opened up several potential cans of worms for the authors who (or so I thought at the time) would come after. THORNHOLD was originally envisioned as a "pivot" book in the Harper saga, not an end to it, and including an interesting NPC with a complicated background was a deliberate choice, designed to provide a hook for some future tale involving the politics and personalities of the Zhentarim. Didn't work out that way. |
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Charles Phipps
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Posted - 08 Jan 2007 : 22:17:45
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Well thanks anyway.
I'll just assume that she and Semmy were on the outs at the time. She doesn't seem a very devoted mother anyway.
I look forward to your short story regarding the Knights of Sammy btw. They're one of the few paladin orders detailed in the realms you'll be surprised to know. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 08 Jan 2007 : 22:23:51
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Originally posted by Charles Phipps
They're one of the few paladin orders detailed in the realms you'll be surprised to know.
Heh. |
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Charles Phipps
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Posted - 08 Jan 2007 : 22:26:34
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Yeah, part of why I was so happy and sad at once to read it ;-) I love me paladins.
And I did love the lead character of Agolrind. Despite the fact the character is MONSTROUSLY focused to the point of utterly lacking any compassion, I can't really hate him since he never seems to actually even realize he's just slaughtered a little girl's parents before her eyes.
He's too dense to hate (I imagine if they revise him for 3rd edition, this guy won't have NEARLY as high a wisdom as he was given in his initial stat up)
One more question, will Arilyn and Bronwyn ever meet? I'd love to see that awkward conversation for Danilo. Especially since he seemed to be so upset about meeting Foxfire. I guess Dan has a double standard.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 08 Jan 2007 : 22:57:54
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And I did love the lead character of Agolrind. Despite the fact the character is MONSTROUSLY focused to the point of utterly lacking any compassion, I can't really hate him since he never seems to actually even realize he's just slaughtered a little girl's parents before her eyes. He's too dense to hate (I imagine if they revise him for 3rd edition, this guy won't have NEARLY as high a wisdom as he was given in his initial stat up)
He is a single-minded kind of guy, I'll grant you that. I never envisioned Algorind as having a particularly high wisdom score--just high enough to qualify as a rookie paladin, and that having more to do with innate potential. In plain speaking, he's a kid, and a very sheltered one at that. If he survives long enough to see something of the world and learn a few things about the intricacies of human relationships, he could be pretty good at what he does.
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One more question, will Arilyn and Bronwyn ever meet? I'd love to see that awkward conversation for Danilo. Especially since he seemed to be so upset about meeting Foxfire. I guess Dan has a double standard.
They did meet, briefly, in Dream Spheres, and Bronwyn, in her blunt and forthright fashion, addressed the matter with Arilyn. She mentioned that she and Dan had tangled the sheets some years back and were now friends, and advised Arilyn to remind him of this if he worried that she and Foxfire would not likewise put such matters behind them. Double standard? I wouldn't go THAT far, but as Bronwyn pointed out, "Men were not put on this world to make our lives easier. They were just put here." |
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Charles Phipps
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 08 Jan 2007 : 23:00:58
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Ah yes, I remembered that moment now. Oddly, more Danilo's ridiculous overreaction just overshadowed it. I never liked Foxfire but for some reason the intimacy of her time with him upset my Danilo/Arilyn shipping more than if Arilyn had been sexually promiscuous. Must be a guy thing.
Well thanks Elaine.
One last question then and switching to dear Liriel. Why did you kill off her poor guardian? It left poor Dark Elf Princess all alone in the world!
If you've answered that question before and don't want to answer it again, I understand. Then I'd switch my question :devil: to another one.
Do you think that the Gold Elves Kymil rescued for his conquest of Evermeet will be able to settle in or will they be prisoners forever despite probably being dupes?
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 08 Jan 2007 : 23:36:39
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Originally posted by Charles Phipps
One last question then and switching to dear Liriel. Why did you kill off her poor guardian? It left poor Dark Elf Princess all alone in the world!
There's a lengthy answer to that question, on the FAQ page of my website:
http://elainecunningham.com/FAQ.htm
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Do you think that the Gold Elves Kymil rescued for his conquest of Evermeet will be able to settle in or will they be prisoners forever despite probably being dupes?
Hard to say. I don't make predictions about what may happen to the elves of Faerun. A good reason for that is illustrated by your recent post in the S&S review thread. (Glad you like the series, btw) Quite some time ago, I suggested in this forum that perhaps the moonblade accepted Arilyn because it had been tampered with. This tied in to the plot of the sixth and final S&S book. But then other authors picked up moonblades and ran with them, and I had to (rather drastically) alter the course that the resolution of moonblade lore would take. Okay, that happens. Problem is, the non-canon speculations I've made in the past are out there, and they've shaped people's perception of the books that have been written and their expectations of the story to come. That was not a very smart move on my part, because when you're working in a shared world, you can't take anything for granted. I've learned that the best policy for a shared-world author to follow when asked to speculate or extrapolate is simply to politely decline, and then to STFU.
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