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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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 Posted - 18 Jun 2005 : 01:38:14
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Hey Thomas
You and Sean wouldnt have created a "Justice Archon" for CoV would you?
The D&D mini team posted a picture of a mini for one this week which also said you wont find RPG stats for it as its new... So Im guessing it will be in a yet to be released product. Given the whats left of WOTC 2005 range Id peg CoV as the mostly likely product to have the Justice Archons stats |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jun 2005 : 19:59:31
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Originally posted by Dargoth
You and Sean wouldnt have created a "Justice Archon" for CoV would you?
Nope. It's possible the development team went in and added something like that, but neither of us turned over any Justice Archon entry.
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 13:29:45
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Hello there,
I just dropped by to ask if you will be writing in the upcoming Realms of the Elves anthology or if you know anything about who will be.
By the way, loved your Insurrection. Sorry I couldn't pick up your Scions trilogy, though. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 13:58:03
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Originally posted by Paec_djinn
I just dropped by to ask if you will be writing in the upcoming Realms of the Elves anthology or if you know anything about who will be.
My editor at WotC hasn't mentioned anything about it to me, so probably not. And no, I don't know who is involved. I'll do some digging though, and if I can find out anything interesting, I'll post an update. 
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By the way, loved your Insurrection.
Great! I'm pleased to hear it.
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Sorry I couldn't pick up your Scions trilogy, though.
Not as sorry as I am.  
Hopefully, you will be able to read them at some point in the near future.
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jul 2005 : 03:38:02
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There is currently a debate going on in the FR chat forum over whether Paladins can keep slaves. One of the posters kept refering back to 1st edition to say what a Paladin can cant do
To me what a paladin can and cant do should depend on the Deity he serves. A one sizes fits all Paladins code just doesnt work, given the sheer number of Deities in the realms that have Paladin orders
So my question
Does Champions of Valor have a does and do donts for the various Paladin orders?
*Seans already said that you guys did stuff with Paladins in CoV |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 21 Jul 2005 : 02:19:40
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Originally posted by Dargoth
So my question
Does Champions of Valor have a does and do donts for the various Paladin orders?
*Seans already said that you guys did stuff with Paladins in CoV
I believe there is some info about this topic in the book, but Sean wrote that, and he'd be a better source for answering exactly how close to topic it would be.
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Bocklin
Learned Scribe
Germany
151 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2005 : 10:20:29
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Hi Thomas,
Will there be any Helm-themed material in CoV? Helm did not get a lot of love since 3rd Edition came out and I was wondering if we might hope for a guild or an order to be fleshed out (maybe a PrC or some crunchy goodies?).
In advance, thanks for your reply.
Bocklin
PS: Btw. I asked the same question over on Sean's thread, but thought you might want to say something as well. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2005 : 10:27:42
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Originally posted by Bocklin
Hi Thomas,
Will there be any Helm-themed material in CoV? Helm did not get a lot of love since 3rd Edition came out and I was wondering if we might hope for a guild or an order to be fleshed out (maybe a PrC or some crunchy goodies?).
In advance, thanks for your reply.
Bocklin
PS: Btw. I asked the same question over on Sean's thread, but thought you might want to say something as well.
Seans already answer abit info on Helmites in CoV, Ive reposted it in Seans thread |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2005 : 14:44:49
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Originally posted by Bocklin
Will there be any Helm-themed material in CoV? Helm did not get a lot of love since 3rd Edition came out and I was wondering if we might hope for a guild or an order to be fleshed out (maybe a PrC or some crunchy goodies?).
Oh, yes. There will be plenty of the sort of information you are looking for in the book.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2005 : 21:05:01
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Thomas M. Reid,
I just wanted to compliment you on The Emerald Scepter. The novel was a fine ending to a very well done trilogy. Additionally, the story's conclusion and the vast array of fascinating character makes me eager to hear what exactly your next FR trilogy will focus on. Good luck in the future on all your endeavors. I take it with all this work, you'll simply have to be a semi-professional couch flopper?
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5696 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2005 : 23:16:04
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Thomas M. Reid,
I just wanted to compliment you on The Emerald Scepter. The novel was a fine ending to a very well done trilogy. Additionally, the story's conclusion and the vast array of fascinating character makes me eager to hear what exactly your next FR trilogy will focus on. Good luck in the future on all your endeavors. I take it with all this work, you'll simply have to be a semi-professional couch flopper?
SB
Well met
My word, it's SiriusBlack. Hope thou art well, Sirius. I was only just wondering where ye had got to of late I'm VERY intrigued and excited about The Emerald Sceptre, and am further surprised that thou hast located this novel AND read it already. Tell me, how did you enjoy it in comparison to the other two books in the trilogy? The Sapphire Crescent and The Ruby Guardian are two of my favorite tomes, and i'd be interested to hear thy views (in the Emerald Sceptre thread mayhaps) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 28 Jul 2005 : 23:44:48
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
My word, it's SiriusBlack. Hope thou art well, Sirius. I was only just wondering where ye had got to of late
I'd been wondering that, myself.
I guess the third book being out means I need to start reading this trilogy.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 29 Jul 2005 : 02:00:03
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
My word, it's SiriusBlack. Hope thou art well, Sirius. I was only just wondering where ye had got to of late
I'd been wondering that, myself.
I guess the third book being out means I need to start reading this trilogy.
And I have to endure the "long wait" for it to be released here .
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2005 : 04:35:46
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
I just wanted to compliment you on The Emerald Scepter. The novel was a fine ending to a very well done trilogy.
Thanks much, Sirius. I'm very glad you enjoyed the series, and I'm pleased the last book is out.
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Additionally, the story's conclusion and the vast array of fascinating character makes me eager to hear what exactly your next FR trilogy will focus on. Good luck in the future on all your endeavors. I take it with all this work, you'll simply have to be a semi-professional couch flopper?
Yes, sadly, I've been temporarily forced to hang up my flopping uniform -- the demands of the comfy chair in my office are just too strong to ignore. 
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 03 Aug 2005 : 22:29:00
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Yes, sadly, I've been temporarily forced to hang up my flopping uniform -- the demands of the comfy chair in my office are just too strong to ignore.
Thomas
Thomas, I don't have The Emerald Sceptre yet but am EXTREMELY looking forward to it. The previous two books are two of my all-time favorite FR novels. I love the approach you have taken to include less combat and more mystery and intrigue. I'm eager to read book 3 and can't imagine it could possibly surpass the quality of the first 2 books
As Sirius states, can you reveal if you will be writing more novels for the Realms? I certainly hope so, you're a great asset to the FR novel line and would love to hear what else you have planned. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 04 Aug 2005 : 04:42:32
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
As Sirius states, can you reveal if you will be writing more novels for the Realms?
First off, thanks for the compliments. I'm very pleased that you've enjoyed the series thus far.
To answer your question, yes I will be writing some more FR books. I am currently contracted to write another trilogy for the setting, with titles coming out in '06, '07, and '08. But I cannot say anything more than that right now. When the opportunity presents itself, I will reveal a bit more.
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2005 : 03:39:58
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
But I cannot say anything more than that right now. When the opportunity presents itself, I will reveal a bit more.
Thomas
Might opportunity present itself in say 10-15 days?  |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2005 : 05:33:10
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Might opportunity present itself in say 10-15 days?
Um, afraid not. Unless someone at WotC is planning something I'm not aware of for the show.
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
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webmanus
Learned Scribe
Sweden
338 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2005 : 19:19:53
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Hi,
I am not sure if this question should be posted here. A simple question. What is a Halanthi priest? And, where can I find more information about them? Hmm, two questions there.
I am reading The Sapphire Crescent, and it was there I found an entry about those fellows ... ((Yes, I will read Evermeet .. I just had already started with this novel.))
Over and out,
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Misericordia
Seeker
Italy
66 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2005 : 19:35:49
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| Halanti if I remember well is a title for Waukeen's priests, so you can check in Faith & Avatars (I don't have here so I can't seek if it has informations): |
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webmanus
Learned Scribe
Sweden
338 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2005 : 19:39:16
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Yes, correct, Halanthi is title in the church of Waukeen; Faiths & Avatars, page 178. Thanks Misericordia!
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Misericordia
Seeker
Italy
66 Posts |
Posted - 20 Aug 2005 : 19:45:13
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Glad to help you!
We had a Halanthi npc in an old campaign, so the name made ring some bells in my head! |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 20 Aug 2005 : 21:31:18
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Curse thee Thomas M Reid! For thou hath verily ruined my beauty-sleep (ok, so I'm not very good at Shakespearean English, the reallys sad thing is that my late-16th century Swedish is even worse). Three hours past midnight did I remain awake because once I'd started reading the Emerald Sceptre at 11:30, I could not put it down. A pox upon thine house for scribing such a well-crafted (and beautifully set up by the two earlier parts of the trilogy) tale of suspense and action. I kid you not, I normally hurry past action-scenes, and normally a book with so much of it would not be able to hold my attention, but this one. Curse thee
Seriously, loved it Thomas. Please write more of these, and I promise you'll have at least one sale assured.
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 21 Aug 2005 : 21:12:23
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I just got finished reading Insurrection for the second time and I just wanted to say you did an excellent job in writing that story Mr.Reid.
I haven't read any of your other books because I mostly read about the Underdark but Im pretty sure there good. Anyways I have a question. Did any of House Melarn(other than Hilisstra)survive the destruction of Ched Nassad? |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 22 Aug 2005 : 16:55:15
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Seriously, loved it Thomas. Please write more of these, and I promise you'll have at least one sale assured.
Very glad you enjoyed it! Now, let's see . . . one book, cover price, $75,000.00 . . . yeah, I should be good to go.
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Originally posted by The Twin Scimitars
Did any of House Melarn(other than Hilisstra)survive the destruction of Ched Nassad?
Almost certainly, though if/when you will see any of them in published product remains to be seen.
Incidentally, Dargoth asked me if I might have more to reveal about my next FR trilogy after Gen Con. At the time, I didn't think I would be able to, but my editor is full of surprises. He revealed to a crowd in a seminar a smidgeon of what we have planned, so I can now officially announce that I will be writing a new trilogy about Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok, two of the characters from the War of the Spider Queen series.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Aug 2005 : 17:22:20
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
He revealed to a crowd in a seminar a smidgeon of what we have planned, so I can now officially announce that I will be writing a new trilogy about Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok, two of the characters from the War of the Spider Queen series.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
Thomas
Here's a question about this announcement that you might be able to answer....
Did WOTC come to you with this idea or did you approach them with this new trilogy?
Thanks in advance if you can answer that query.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36871 Posts |
Posted - 22 Aug 2005 : 17:24:38
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Incidentally, Dargoth asked me if I might have more to reveal about my next FR trilogy after Gen Con. At the time, I didn't think I would be able to, but my editor is full of surprises. He revealed to a crowd in a seminar a smidgeon of what we have planned, so I can now officially announce that I will be writing a new trilogy about Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok, two of the characters from the War of the Spider Queen series.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
Thomas
Has the new trilogy a name, or anything else you can tell us about? |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
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Posted - 22 Aug 2005 : 22:49:11
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Incidentally, Dargoth asked me if I might have more to reveal about my next FR trilogy after Gen Con. At the time, I didn't think I would be able to, but my editor is full of surprises. He revealed to a crowd in a seminar a smidgeon of what we have planned, so I can now officially announce that I will be writing a new trilogy about Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok, two of the characters from the War of the Spider Queen series.
Discuss amongst yourselves.
Thomas
Well met
 This is absolutely splendid news, Thomas  Thank ye for sharing this with us. I'm particularly looking forward to this as they were two very interesting characters from the series that intrigued me greatly. Tell me, if ye can, will the events in thy new trilogy be directly following from WotSQ, or is it a tale prior to this event? |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 22 Aug 2005 : 23:03:44
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Wow This is great news! I was secretly hoping that WotC would do something like this after I finished WotSQ
Tell us more, Thomas. Dangling that carrot is just downright cruel
Are we to see anything of Hellgate Keep and the events of the Gatekeeper's Crystal?
When is the expected release date for book 1? yeah I know, i'm just too eager
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 22 Aug 2005 : 23:50:42
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Did WOTC come to you with this idea or did you approach them with this new trilogy?
They approached me. There are a few plot elements that will play a larger role in the Realms, but the vast majority of the story is mine whole cloth.
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Has the new trilogy a name, or anything else you can tell us about?
We're not even that far along yet.
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Tell me, if ye can, will the events in thy new trilogy be directly following from WotSQ, or is it a tale prior to this event?
It doesn't follow directly (there are a couple of intervening incidents in some upcoming Realms products), but it is definitely subsequent to WotSQ.
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
Are we to see anything of Hellgate Keep and the events of the Gatekeeper's Crystal?
Too soon to tell.
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When is the expected release date for book 1? yeah I know, i'm just too eager
November '06.
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