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Ashe Ravenheart
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 Posted - 31 Jul 2009 : 15:59:16
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| (Is still upset with himself that he didn't copy Elaine's post a few months back that was a wonderful short story before she had to take it back down...) |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
757 Posts |
Posted - 03 Aug 2009 : 13:06:35
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
(Is still upset with himself that he didn't copy Elaine's post a few months back that was a wonderful short story before she had to take it back down...)
Which one was that Ashe? If you're talking about the alternate view of what happened in the Realms of War short story "Redemption", I do have that one and could email you. If it's something else, then we'd have to start begging Elaine for a private viewing... |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 03 Aug 2009 : 13:42:32
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Originally posted by Kyrene
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
(Is still upset with himself that he didn't copy Elaine's post a few months back that was a wonderful short story before she had to take it back down...)
Which one was that Ashe? If you're talking about the alternate view of what happened in the Realms of War short story "Redemption", I do have that one and could email you. If it's something else, then we'd have to start begging Elaine for a private viewing...
I'm not sure what Ashe is referring to, but I think you're right about the alternate POV on the "Redemption" short story. If you have it, please don't post it anywhere. I would prefer that you not pass it around in any fashion.
I take confidentiality very seriously, and I firmly believe that continuity is nearly impossible to maintain if freelancers post speculation and extrapolations of published lore, never mind unsanctioned fiction. I blame this momentary and unfortunate lapse on faulty mental filing: this was an out-take from an unpublished work, but it followed events in a published story and thus didn't add anything new to the lore. This didn't seem to fit any of the catagories I'd set up in my internal NDA files. But it didn't take more than a few minutes for my brain to reconfigure and add a few file for All Stuff That Ends Up on the Cutting Room Floor. Down came the except. Let's please let it stay down.
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3243 Posts |
Posted - 03 Aug 2009 : 13:56:36
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I apologize, Elaine. I was merely kicking myself for not getting the story. I didn't mean to encourage distribution.
My thanks, Kyrene for the offer, but the story shall remain as it is: in my memmory. Happily.  |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 03 Aug 2009 : 14:41:39
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Kyrene
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
(Is still upset with himself that he didn't copy Elaine's post a few months back that was a wonderful short story before she had to take it back down...)
Which one was that Ashe? If you're talking about the alternate view of what happened in the Realms of War short story "Redemption", I do have that one and could email you. If it's something else, then we'd have to start begging Elaine for a private viewing...
I'm not sure what Ashe is referring to, but I think you're right about the alternate POV on the "Redemption" short story. If you have it, please don't post it anywhere. I would prefer that you not pass it around in any fashion.
I take confidentiality very seriously, and I firmly believe that continuity is nearly impossible to maintain if freelancers post speculation and extrapolations of published lore, never mind unsanctioned fiction. I blame this momentary and unfortunate lapse on faulty mental filing: this was an out-take from an unpublished work, but it followed events in a published story and thus didn't add anything new to the lore. This didn't seem to fit any of the catagories I'd set up in my internal NDA files. But it didn't take more than a few minutes for my brain to reconfigure and add a few file for All Stuff That Ends Up on the Cutting Room Floor. Down came the except. Let's please let it stay down.
Indeed. Elaine and I spoke of this privately shortly after the posting of said excerpt.
It's more appropriate for all involved that we simply respect Elaine's wishes and see that such material is not routinely distributed across the web.
Thank you.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 03 Aug 2009 : 14:49:44
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
I apologize, Elaine. I was merely kicking myself for not getting the story. I didn't mean to encourage distribution.
No worries.
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
757 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2009 : 09:08:56
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
I'm not sure what Ashe is referring to, but I think you're right about the alternate POV on the "Redemption" short story. If you have it, please don't post it anywhere. I would prefer that you not pass it around in any fashion.
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
I apologize, Elaine. I was merely kicking myself for not getting the story. I didn't mean to encourage distribution.
Rest assured, Elaine, that it shall remain confidential until you have given express permission to the contrary. I too value discretion. I am glad I did manage to make a copy of it though, as it allowed me to format it similarly to the print setting in that anthology, print it out to size and slot it in between the end of your story and the start of Mel Odom’s one.
Heh, so, Ashe, if ever you find yourself in South-Africa, look me up and I’ll let you read it again... |
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
757 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2009 : 09:04:53
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Elaine,
I have sent you a rather important email. Please let me know if you have received it.
To other posters: Sorry about using this thread, but it seems Elaine does not receive PMs. I shall delete this post once I have received some form of reply to the above. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2009 : 12:16:39
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Originally posted by Kyrene
Elaine,
I have sent you a rather important email. Please let me know if you have received it.
To other posters: Sorry about using this thread, but it seems Elaine does not receive PMs. I shall delete this post once I have received some form of reply to the above.
Hi, Kyrene. I don't believe I received the email (or perhaps I didn't associate it with your Candlekeep user name.) Try again at elainecunningham(at)cox(dot)net. Or if you prefer, you can leave me a private message. I didn't realize that this function was disabled, but I changed the settings and PM is now up and running. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 12:53:04
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Elaine, you wouldn't happen to know the ISB-number for The Phantom Queen?
It tends to be a lot easier to find non-Swedish titles on the webshop I use if I have that (because their search engine is ruddy useless) - especially with books that haven't been published yet. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 13:38:54
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Elaine, you wouldn't happen to know the ISB-number for The Phantom Queen?
It tends to be a lot easier to find non-Swedish titles on the webshop I use if I have that (because their search engine is ruddy useless) - especially with books that haven't been published yet.
I checked the publisher's website but couldn't find the ISBN. When I find it, I'll post it here.
Oddly enough, the publisher, Morrigan Books, is located in Sweden. If you touch base with Mark Deniz, I'm sure he can tell you where you might find the anthology. Their website URL is, predictably enough, www.morriganbooks.com.
One more thing: It was originally scheduled for a Halloween release, but some trouble with the printers pushed it back to December I. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
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Posted - 27 Sep 2009 : 09:52:32
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Thanks a lot Elaine, much appreciated.
And yeah, I'd never have guessed the Sweden-connection, at least not based on the name. Small world and all that. |
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markdeniz
Acolyte
Sweden
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Posted - 28 Sep 2009 : 09:19:55
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Elaine, you wouldn't happen to know the ISB-number for The Phantom Queen?
It tends to be a lot easier to find non-Swedish titles on the webshop I use if I have that (because their search engine is ruddy useless) - especially with books that haven't been published yet.
I checked the publisher's website but couldn't find the ISBN. When I find it, I'll post it here.
Oddly enough, the publisher, Morrigan Books, is located in Sweden. If you touch base with Mark Deniz, I'm sure he can tell you where you might find the anthology. Their website URL is, predictably enough, www.morriganbooks.com.
One more thing: It was originally scheduled for a Halloween release, but some trouble with the printers pushed it back to December I.
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markdeniz
Acolyte
Sweden
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Posted - 28 Sep 2009 : 09:37:04
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Elaine, you wouldn't happen to know the ISB-number for The Phantom Queen?
It tends to be a lot easier to find non-Swedish titles on the webshop I use if I have that (because their search engine is ruddy useless) - especially with books that haven't been published yet.
I checked the publisher's website but couldn't find the ISBN. When I find it, I'll post it here.
Oops, I appear to be just getting to grips with this, hence the reply with no text in 
In answer to the question regarding the ISBN for The Phantom Queen Awakes I can let you know that here:
ISBN: 978-91-977605-9-1
All but the last two numbers are Morrigan Books own numbers (in case you weren't aware of the system and in case you needed more)
Thanks again,
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 08:17:50
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And thank you Mark.
Afraid I'm on a budget, but I'll look around the website and see if anything catches my fancy. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31777 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2009 : 23:51:53
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News from the Wizards boardsm courtesy of scribe Brimstone:-
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Originally posted by Brimstone
FYI Elaine just popped in on the Wizards Forums, and said that she is not done writing Realms Novels...
Elaine, are there any new details you can add to this?
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 00:03:02
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That's. . . not exactly accurate.
I popped into the Wizards forum because my name was mentioned in a thread about Paul Kemp, who recently ended his relationship with WotC. From the tone of the discussion, it was clear that people thought I had done the same. I posted on the thread to point out that I have never stated or implied that I would not write in the Realms again. My online position has always been "never say never." IMO, it's usually best to keep options open and bridges unburned.
So, yeah. Rumors of my death are somewhat exaggerated.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 01:16:33
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I have a question for you, asked Eric too, so....
would you ever consider using a mimic in a novel disguised as a ghost or abandoned ship?? |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 02:28:31
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I guess I SHOULD HAVE cross posted your quote from the Wizards forums Elaine.
Just fixed said post... |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 12:17:03
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Originally posted by sfdragon
I have a question for you, asked Eric too, so....
would you ever consider using a mimic in a novel disguised as a ghost or abandoned ship??
It never occurred to me, no. Offhand, it doesn't sound like the sort of scenary I would write well. I'm sure there are writers who could take this idea and make it sing, but I'm too squidged out by the image of walking around inside a shapeshifting living creature.
But now that you mention it, I'm beset by a visid mental image of the crew of "Firefly" walking around, checking things out, and muttering in Chinese when the "ship" gets a case of the hiccoughs.... |
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Bakra
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 13:32:46
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by sfdragon
I have a question for you, asked Eric too, so....
would you ever consider using a mimic in a novel disguised as a ghost or abandoned ship??
It never occurred to me, no. Offhand, it doesn't sound like the sort of scenary I would write well. I'm sure there are writers who could take this idea and make it sing, but I'm too squidged out by the image of walking around inside a shapeshifting living creature.
But now that you mention it, I'm beset by a visid mental image of the crew of "Firefly" walking around, checking things out, and muttering in Chinese when the "ship" gets a case of the hiccoughs....
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 14:22:31
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Originally posted by Bakra
I didn’t know you were a browncoat. Have you worked on in the Serenity RPG setting?
In all candor, I wasn't aware that there WAS a Serenity RPG setting. I watched the movie when it came out, but I just started watching Firefly on DVD last week. Three more episodes to go--I'm spacing them out to make the experience last longer. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 14:46:57
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Bakra
I didn’t know you were a browncoat. Have you worked on in the Serenity RPG setting?
In all candor, I wasn't aware that there WAS a Serenity RPG setting. I watched the movie when it came out, but I just started watching Firefly on DVD last week. Three more episodes to go--I'm spacing them out to make the experience last longer.
The RPG is well worth the purchase, and functions also, as a practical guide to the television series and film.
If you've the time for a little online research Elaine, I suggest you check over this site:- http://www.margaretweis.com/wp/game-products/serenity/ |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 17:17:23
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| The 'neatest' thing I noticed about the Serenity RPG was the '5x5x5' character creation option. Each player is asked if they can think of 5 friends, 5 acquaintances and 5 'enemies' to build a bit of depth to the character. Something I've tried to implement in other games as well. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 20:33:12
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
The 'neatest' thing I noticed about the Serenity RPG was the '5x5x5' character creation option. Each player is asked if they can think of 5 friends, 5 acquaintances and 5 'enemies' to build a bit of depth to the character. Something I've tried to implement in other games as well.
I have a hard time getting my players to come up with 1 friend, family member, acquaintance OR enemy. Tis frustrating sometimes. |
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Wooly Rupert
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Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 22:00:22
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Originally posted by HawkinstheDM
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
The 'neatest' thing I noticed about the Serenity RPG was the '5x5x5' character creation option. Each player is asked if they can think of 5 friends, 5 acquaintances and 5 'enemies' to build a bit of depth to the character. Something I've tried to implement in other games as well.
I have a hard time getting my players to come up with 1 friend, family member, acquaintance OR enemy. Tis frustrating sometimes.
I'm not as sure about coming up with 5 enemies, but I like the idea of coming up with acquaintances and friends. It adds background to the character, and gives fodder for DM plots. If the PCs can't come up with something, the DM can always provide some rough template type characters, let the player pick, and then fill them out as you need them. |
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Penknight
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Posted - 04 Feb 2010 : 03:06:37
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| Hello! One of my favorite characters that you write about is Elaith, and I was curious if you could maybe give an estimate about how old he is, please. I've never been able to find anything that gave an idea of his age or Kymil's, and if you're free to talk about such things, I'd really like to know if you have the time. Thank you! |
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The Red Walker
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Posted - 04 Feb 2010 : 19:14:45
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Thanks for participating in the author's Roundtable at WOTC.
It good to hear from you! And nice to know your secret ability is Pies. What's your favorite to make?
Also, Death of a Darkklord might be my favorite Ravenloft novel. Did you enjoy writing in that setting? |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 04 Feb 2010 : 19:15:15
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Originally posted by Penknight
Hello! One of my favorite characters that you write about is Elaith, and I was curious if you could maybe give an estimate about how old he is, please. I've never been able to find anything that gave an idea of his age or Kymil's, and if you're free to talk about such things, I'd really like to know if you have the time. Thank you!
Hi, Penknight.
I don't have a specific age for either Kymil or Elaith, but at the end of the 3.5 era Kymil was several hundred years old, and Elaith not much younger. I hesitate to give specific numbers because elven lifespans tend to change with the various editions. What would have been accepted without comment in second edition might raise a few eyebrows in the era of 4E.
In general terms, you can think of Kymil as the elven equivalent of a very fit 50-year-old human, and Elaith perhaps 5-10 years younger.
Hope this helps! |
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