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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
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 Posted - 26 Jan 2006 : 12:09:36
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In fact, if you re-read the Skullport sections of Dawn of Night, you'll see that Jak spots a halfling there who reminds him of a dead uncle. That was actually a vision of Brandobaris.
ooh, got to look that up :)
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On this one, you'll have to wait and see. Sorry about that.
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Aquanova
Seeker
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 14 Feb 2006 : 18:41:51
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First off Mr. Kemp, I doubt you've seen me (either here or the WotC forums), but I've been praising your Erevis Cale trilogy to hell for the past three years, and Midnight's Mask was fantastic. As Drasek Riven is my favorite FR novel character, you figuratively had me on the edge of my seat throughout the whole novel.
Twilight Falling is still my favorite (just because of the gritty, Sembian/professional feel to it), but the entire trilogy was awesome. The Fane of Shadows' concept was just plain great. An ephemeral vault of prizes, and the gallery of deities of the darkness was the best part of it IMO.
I'm kind of cheating here since I'm more bent on praising you rather than inquiring, but I did bring a question or two.
If you're entitled to answer, is our triad of heros from the ECT returning as the main protagonists in The Twilight War series, or will they take a lesser role?
And secondly, IIRC, the ECT was created because Cale was such a popular character from the Sembia line, right? Is there any chance Riven will get a spin-off? 
Anyway, I suppose you'll let us know of the fate of the Wayrock temple of Mask. Does it have it's own name? A mantle? A moniker? A schtick? 
PS- I liked your depiction of Mask in the Fane of Shadows. A more human-like (aka empathic) version of him we've seen. And I like it just as much as Brom's Mask in Faiths & Pantheons. And by the way, I would LOVE to see Lockwood's take on Riven and your avatar of Mask.
Thanks a bunch Paul, and please forgive my eager and possibly overbearing post, for you are up with Elaine Cunningham as my favorite FR author(s).
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 15 Feb 2006 : 15:26:52
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Originally posted by Aquanova
If you're entitled to answer, is our triad of heros from the ECT returning as the main protagonists in The Twilight War series, or will they take a lesser role?
And secondly, IIRC, the ECT was created because Cale was such a popular character from the Sembia line, right? Is there any chance Riven will get a spin-off?
Anyway, I suppose you'll let us know of the fate of the Wayrock temple of Mask. Does it have it's own name? A mantle? A moniker? A schtick?
PS- I liked your depiction of Mask in the Fane of Shadows. A more human-like (aka empathic) version of him we've seen. And I like it just as much as Brom's Mask in Faiths & Pantheons. And by the way, I would LOVE to see Lockwood's take on Riven and your avatar of Mask.
Aquanova,
That is not overbearing in the least. Thank you for the kind words.
Yes, Cale, Riven and Mags will return for the Twilight War and will feature prominently. Kesson Rel will appear, too. And so will the Shadovar. And the fate of the Wayrock temple to Mask will be made known.
As for Riven getting a spin off, I don't know. But he will be one of the protagonists in The Twilight War, so you'll get to see plenty of him there. After that, we'll have to wait and see.
Hey, thank you for recommending my stuff to your friends. That is a big deal to me. Much appreciated.
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Lameth
Learned Scribe
Germany
196 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2006 : 18:51:52
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I put together some informations that Paul mentioned over the last 4 pages about THE TWILIGHT WAR Trilogy:
"The Twilight War" will pick up some threads established in "Midnight's Mask" (the third and final book of the first Cale trilogy) and will feature the surviving characters from that book (as well as some others). It will also feature the Shadovar of Thultanthar and events of significance for all of the Realms. Unfortunately, I'm not allowed to say much else at this time.
Unfortunately, I can't reveal much about "The Twilight War." (of course not Paul  )Kesson Rel will appear, and, since the Shadovar are integral to the plot, Telemont must needs appear. But as for motives or more on the plot, I'm not yet allowed to say.
Indeed the "awakening" of the Sakkors mythallar is a plot thread that will be picked up in my next Cale series
Magadon the mindmage (psion) will feature in "Shadowbred," as will Riven, Cale, and (cue the Imperial March from Star Wars) the Shadovar.
And the fate of the Wayrock temple to Mask will be made known.
As for Riven getting a spin off, I don't know. But he will be one of the protagonists in The Twilight War, so you'll get to see plenty of him there. After that, we'll have to wait and see. |
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Aquanova
Seeker
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2006 : 20:24:18
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
Aquanova,
That is not overbearing in the least. Thank you for the kind words.
Yes, Cale, Riven and Mags will return for the Twilight War and will feature prominently. Kesson Rel will appear, too. And so will the Shadovar. And the fate of the Wayrock temple to Mask will be made known.
As for Riven getting a spin off, I don't know. But he will be one of the protagonists in The Twilight War, so you'll get to see plenty of him there. After that, we'll have to wait and see.
Hey, thank you for recommending my stuff to your friends. That is a big deal to me. Much appreciated.
Paul
Sweet. Oh yeah, I forgot to ask-- how did Riven get back to Selgaunt from the Wayrock? I suppose there was a spare boat on the island, or Cale simply warped him back?
And no problem advertising. I have to pull my weight in this operation too, eh?
Such a testing wait it will be for the Twilight War, but it's all good. Ah... to sit with the elders of a gentle race... all will be revealed.... |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 16 Feb 2006 : 20:43:11
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Originally posted by Aquanova
Oh yeah, I forgot to ask-- how did Riven get back to Selgaunt from the Wayrock? I suppose there was a spare boat on the island, or Cale simply warped him back?
Excellent! In fact, Riven used an item retrieved from the remains of the Sojourner. A ring, specifically. This will show up in Shadowbred.
And then this:
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"Ah... to sit with the elders of a gentle race... all will be revealed...."
Look at you, getting the Led out. I've got some readers with fine musical taste.
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2006 : 12:24:35
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Paul, since the next trilogy about Cale will involve the Shadovar, I presume that the Sakkors Mythallar will show up there. Am I right in my assumption that Ssessimyth will also pop up? |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2006 : 13:54:41
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Khorne,
Correct and correct. |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2006 : 14:03:27
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Hi,
Can you tell us in wich year (DR of course) this new RSE-trilogy will be set?
Thanks. |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 17 Feb 2006 : 15:11:19
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Originally posted by Skeptic
Hi,
Can you tell us in wich year (DR of course) this new RSE-trilogy will be set?
Thanks.
Skeptic,
Not entirely set in stone just yet. If and when I can provide that info, I definitely will.
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Aquanova
Seeker
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2006 : 18:06:04
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
Look at you, getting the Led out. I've got some readers with fine musical taste.
Paul
Heh, what can I say-- my mother raised me to good music. I take it you too worship the pantheon of music deities (Sabbath, Zeppelin, Floyd, et al)?
Eh, have you ever heard of the Hitman line of games? I love them, and their protagonist strikingly reminds me of Cale. Both tall, skilled, bald, white assassins, trained from childhood in their trade. If you like video games (keyword "if"), you may want to check them out. Very very good games. |
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Braveheart
Learned Scribe
Austria
159 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2006 : 17:53:38
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Hi Paul,
I just finished "Resurrection" and wanted to congratulate you on an excellent last novel in the WotSQ-Saga. A very touching and interesting end. There's something about your writing-style that makes saying good-bye to characters you get attached to (f.e. Jak Fleet or Pharaun) not such a worse thing (as we're talking about music at the moment, I had "Fix You" by Coldplay as soundtrack going along with the last 50 pages and it made me very sentimental).
Is there any possibility of seeing some of the characters (perhaps a clone of Pharaun? ) in other stories or is that up to R.A. Salvatore do decide?
Yours,
Braveheart
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Jarlaxle: "Do keep ever present in your thoughts, my friend, that an illusion can kill you if you believe in it."
Entreri: "And the real thing can kill you whether you believe in it or not." |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2006 : 13:53:20
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Braveheart,
Thank you. As or seeing the characters again: Thomas Reid and Lisa Smedman are each writing a spin-off series -- the former featuring Kaanyr and Aliisza, and the latter featuring the Lady Penitent.
Paul |
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Braveheart
Learned Scribe
Austria
159 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2006 : 21:10:27
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
Braveheart,
Thank you. As or seeing the characters again: Thomas Reid and Lisa Smedman are each writing a spin-off series -- the former featuring Kaanyr and Aliisza, and the latter featuring the Lady Penitent.
Paul
Ah, thanks for that splended bit of news . |
Jarlaxle: "Do keep ever present in your thoughts, my friend, that an illusion can kill you if you believe in it."
Entreri: "And the real thing can kill you whether you believe in it or not." |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2006 : 22:15:14
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
Khorne,
Correct and correct.
It will be amusing to see the shadovar come to claim the mythallar, only to run into a kraken that`s well....huge. How big is Ssessimyth, by the way?(in meters, not feet, please) |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 24 Feb 2006 : 23:33:32
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Aquanova
Seeker
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2006 : 00:04:15
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
In meters not feet? [Adopt Scottish accent...NOW!]: It's frickin' 'uge!
No kidding! Almost the size of Selgaunt? That's approaching the size of small capital ships from Star Wars... |
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Lameth
Learned Scribe
Germany
196 Posts |
Posted - 26 Feb 2006 : 14:39:14
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Originally posted by Aquanova
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
In meters not feet? [Adopt Scottish accent...NOW!]: It's frickin' 'uge!
No kidding! Almost the size of Selgaunt? That's approaching the size of small capital ships from Star Wars...
Veeeerrryyy BIG Monster with a little sun in the forhead!!! |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2006 : 00:54:15
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| Hey Paul, I was just wondering how you pictured the rest of the Fleet family meeting their ends. In my campaign, my PCs ended up visiting Stumphill, got used to eating at Mrs. Fleet's, and then were devestated when they found out that Stumphill had been raided, apparently by drow, but actually by the Eldreth Veluuthra. Somehow, I'm guessing you had something more sedate in mind. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2006 : 11:02:05
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
In meters not feet? [Adopt Scottish accent...NOW!]: It's frickin' 'uge!
Much bigger than a blue whale? |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Lameth
Learned Scribe
Germany
196 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2006 : 16:07:04
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
In meters not feet? [Adopt Scottish accent...NOW!]: It's frickin' 'uge!
Much bigger than a blue whale?
As big as Selgaunt.
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2006 : 21:17:25
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
In meters not feet? [Adopt Scottish accent...NOW!]: It's frickin' 'uge!
Much bigger than a blue whale?
Khorne,
Yes. Several times larger than a blue whale, and just in the trunk and head. The tentacles (especially the longer outer two) are much longer than that even. |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2006 : 21:20:09
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Hey Paul, I was just wondering how you pictured the rest of the Fleet family meeting their ends. In my campaign, my PCs ended up visiting Stumphill, got used to eating at Mrs. Fleet's, and then were devestated when they found out that Stumphill had been raided, apparently by drow, but actually by the Eldreth Veluuthra. Somehow, I'm guessing you had something more sedate in mind.
KEjr,
I did have something more sedate in mind for Jak's mother -- just a gentle passing from age. Jak's had enough adventure for the whole Fleet clan, so I figured the fates would allow the rest to travel in and out of Faerun in peace.
Your version sounds more interesting, though! |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2006 : 19:07:22
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
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Originally posted by khorne
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Originally posted by PaulSKemp
In meters not feet? [Adopt Scottish accent...NOW!]: It's frickin' 'uge!
Much bigger than a blue whale?
Khorne,
Yes. Several times larger than a blue whale, and just in the trunk and head. The tentacles (especially the longer outer two) are much longer than that even.
I have a slight feeling the shadovar are going to be a wee bit surprised when they turn up to claim the Mythallar..... How do you even kill something that big?!! |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2006 : 19:38:15
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| You summon an even bigger monster, of course. Like, um ...Bane. Or you make it drink "Mike's Insanity Sauce" |
There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
808 Posts |
Posted - 28 Feb 2006 : 21:34:24
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Originally posted by Kajehase
. Or you make it drink "Mike's Insanity Sauce"
Known in the DMG as a "Potion of Fire Breath." |
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Braveheart
Learned Scribe
Austria
159 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2006 : 19:35:17
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I have a slight feeling the shadovar are going to be a wee bit surprised when they turn up to claim the Mythallar..... How do you even kill something that big?!!
A spell of dehydration? At least that worked on some *ahem* dragons in a computer game. |
Jarlaxle: "Do keep ever present in your thoughts, my friend, that an illusion can kill you if you believe in it."
Entreri: "And the real thing can kill you whether you believe in it or not." |
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Zanan
Senior Scribe
Germany
942 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2006 : 20:06:42
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Greetings again!
Dunno whether it has been adressed already, but has there been anything said by the Wizards (designers) in response to what the Sojourner did to Selūne's tear? Any "fall out" on Faerūn, both in events and possibly items/material? In any case, it should get a mention in the Realms' calendar, shouldn't it? |
Cave quid dicis, quando et cui!
Gęš a wyrd swa hio scel!
In memory of Alura Durshavin.
Visit my "Homepage" to find A Guide to the Drow NPCs of Faerūn, Drow and non-Drow PrC and much more. |
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Kaysae
Acolyte
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Posted - 16 Mar 2006 : 23:29:18
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Greetings, Mr. Kemp!
I have recent finished reading The Erevis Cale Trilogy and I just wanted to say that I thoroughly enjoyed it. The praise from the scribes here (and your work on Resurrection) prompted me purchase the paperbacks. The Sojourner disgusted me, literally. I have never been moved to that degree by the antagonist of a novel, so, very well played on your part.
I did have one question, and a further comment.
First, in the Fane, the statue of Mask was missing a leg. Did The Caretaker go out there and hack it off or did the temple reshape itself to reflect the current troubles of the Shadowlord?
Moving on. As I read the books, I could almost see the writing on the wall. One thing continually got reinforced to me as the novels went on: Mask will get the Intrigue portfolio back. (I'm saying that's the feeling I got, not what you meant.) If it must happen, I can only humbly request that Cyric puts up some semblance of a fight and not be mowed down like his followers were in the trilogy (and prelude short story).
In anycase, you have a loyal reader! Shadowbred will eagerly purchased in hardcover format. |
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