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edappel
Learned Scribe
Brazil
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 Posted - 03 Apr 2009 : 14:50:21
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| Ok.. I will check with them, but, would you like to have a non-oficial translation? If you had the copyright, would you permit it to us? (of course, only for the Serpentsong that's being already downloaded) |
--- Ed Appel
*** I'm a brazilian FR fan. So, feel free to correct my writing mistakes to improve my english. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2009 : 20:24:38
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| edappel: If I held the copyright, I might well give permission for you to translate the story. But since I don't, it doesn't really matter. Sorry. Did you ask WotC, and did they turn you down? |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2009 : 20:25:49
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Here's the info on my next FR novel. It's called The Captive Flame, and it's Book One of a new trilogy entitled The Brotherhood of the Griffon. WotC's ad copy describes it as follows:
The Brotherhood of the Griffon emerges from the ashes of the war in Thay a mere shadow of its former glory, but free of the machinations of wizards and undead alike. Only to find themselves pawns in the midst of a new game just as deadly—and this one has only just begun.
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2009 : 21:11:34
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
edappel: If I held the copyright, I might well give permission for you to translate the story. But since I don't, it doesn't really matter. Sorry. Did you ask WotC, and did they turn you down?
AFAIK, Wizards do not answer to this type of request.
I already ask them the authorization to translate Elaine's short hitory of the crinties in order to insert it in our French website.
I firstly asked Elaine, who answered as you did, Richard.
Then I wrote to WoTC, once, twice, three and four times (by email and not by real letter). No answer came back to me up to now.
The story is now on line and no one told me I should have not (not sure this last sentence is correctly written !) |
"Today is a good day to smile",
Fillow Big'n'Book Mahlemiut 'Lead-dog', Son of Garl, Wanderer of the Masked Leaf and Namer of Oghma.
- Fight in the arena and have fun ! : La brute.com
- Feel free to take part to these projects : Post-Spellplague bibliography ; 4E index project ; Taverns and inns of the Realms ; Dogs of the Realms ; Descriptions of places in the novels ; forums, RPG, FR Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Come and have a look at the already asked questions from the Forgotten Realms Trivia Challenge
I am a French FR fan, so please forgive my lapses in English language and do not hesitate to correct me. Thanks a lot. |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2009 : 21:17:32
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
edappel: If I held the copyright, I might well give permission for you to translate the story. But since I don't, it doesn't really matter. Sorry. Did you ask WotC, and did they turn you down?
AFAIK, Wizards do not answer to this type of request.
I already ask them the authorization to translate Elaine's short History of the crinties in order to insert it in our French website.
I firstly asked Elaine, who answered as you did, Richard.
Then I wrote to WoTC, once, twice, three and four times (by email and not by real letter). No answer came back to me up to now.
The story is now on line and no one told me I should have not (not sure this last sentence is correctly written !) |
"Today is a good day to smile",
Fillow Big'n'Book Mahlemiut 'Lead-dog', Son of Garl, Wanderer of the Masked Leaf and Namer of Oghma.
- Fight in the arena and have fun ! : La brute.com
- Feel free to take part to these projects : Post-Spellplague bibliography ; 4E index project ; Taverns and inns of the Realms ; Dogs of the Realms ; Descriptions of places in the novels ; forums, RPG, FR Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Come and have a look at the already asked questions from the Forgotten Realms Trivia Challenge
I am a French FR fan, so please forgive my lapses in English language and do not hesitate to correct me. Thanks a lot. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2009 : 22:41:43
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| Fillow: Thanks for your insights. I had no idea how likely WotC was to respond to such a request, since I've never asked them for anything comparable. But who knows, maybe edappel will have better luck than you did. If I've learned anything about the book business (and admittedly, that's a big if), it's that there's a whole lot of random variability. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2009 : 23:09:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
edappel: If I held the copyright, I might well give permission for you to translate the story. But since I don't, it doesn't really matter. Sorry. Did you ask WotC, and did they turn you down?
AFAIK, Wizards do not answer to this type of request.
I already ask them the authorization to translate Elaine's short History of the crinties in order to insert it in our French website.
I firstly asked Elaine, who answered as you did, Richard.
Then I wrote to WoTC, once, twice, three and four times (by email and not by real letter). No answer came back to me up to now.
The story is now on line and no one told me I should have not (not sure this last sentence is correctly written !)
Were you sending these requests to a general email, or did you target a specific individual? If you sent an email to a specific person in the fiction department, you'd have a better chance of getting a response, I think. |
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Lord Nemes
Seeker
Canada
58 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2009 : 03:40:37
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quote:
Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
Here's the info on my next FR novel. It's called The Captive Flame, and it's Book One of a new trilogy entitled The Brotherhood of the Griffon. WotC's ad copy describes it as follows:
The Brotherhood of the Griffon emerges from the ashes of the war in Thay a mere shadow of its former glory, but free of the machinations of wizards and undead alike. Only to find themselves pawns in the midst of a new game just as deadly—and this one has only just begun.
Good news Richard, I was about to ask you. Is it expected for this year? I'm looking foward for this trilogy, I enjoyed all your work this far!
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2009 : 03:49:03
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| Dany: Glad to hear you like my stuff. The Captive Flame is scheduled for April, 2010. |
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edappel
Learned Scribe
Brazil
211 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2009 : 04:04:37
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Any chance of Aoth appear on your next book? 
And about my request to WotC, I didn't find SerpentSong on the site! I have Realms of Dragon, but the others translators don't have.
By the way, first I'm trying to find at least more 2 guys to help me on this task... Then I'll ask WotC... Sincerily, there is MANY people who translates Wizards corebooks without permission, but I promise that I'll try to make the right thing. |
--- Ed Appel
*** I'm a brazilian FR fan. So, feel free to correct my writing mistakes to improve my english. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2009 : 05:21:58
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edappel: Serpentsong should still be on the WotC site somewhere. I think.
Since the next trilogy's called The Brotherhood of the Griffon, I don't suppose I'm giving away any big secrets by saying that yes, Aoth does play a central role. The poor guy just can't stay out of trouble. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
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edappel
Learned Scribe
Brazil
211 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2009 : 06:54:32
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Since the next trilogy's called The Brotherhood of the Griffon, I don't suppose I'm giving away any big secrets by saying that yes, Aoth does play a central role. The poor guy just can't stay out of trouble.
Ha-Ha! Now I know that he survives!!! Unholy have already left Amazon... 
And thanks for you too Wooly... I really tried to find it.. Now I don't know how i didn't. |
--- Ed Appel
*** I'm a brazilian FR fan. So, feel free to correct my writing mistakes to improve my english. |
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edappel
Learned Scribe
Brazil
211 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2009 : 20:27:34
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Mr. Byers...
What should we wait for your short story at "Realms of Dead"? A prologue to "Brotherhood of the Griffon"? |
--- Ed Appel
*** I'm a brazilian FR fan. So, feel free to correct my writing mistakes to improve my english. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2009 : 22:49:32
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| Hi, edappel. No, the story in Realms of the Dead tells of an incident that happens between Books 2 and 3 of The Haunted Land (the same way my story in Realms of War told of an event that happens between Books 1 and 2.) One nice thing about writing a series where time passes between volumes is that it's easy to come up additional stories. You just stick them in the holes. |
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Snowblood
Senior Scribe
Australia
388 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jun 2009 : 15:35:24
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| Yes, as others have said, "Realms is Dead" is still coming out.... |
Aryvandaar, Ilythiir, Arnothoi, Orva, Sarphil, Anauria/Asram/Hlondath, Uvaeren, Braceldaur, Ilodhar, Lisenaar, Imaskar, Miyeritar, Orishaar, Shantel Othrieir, Keltormir, Eaerlann, Ammarindar, Siluvanede, Sharrven, Illefarn, Ardeep, Rystal Wood, Evereska are all available here for download:http://phasai.deviantart.com/gallery/
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2009 : 05:07:23
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For those who are interested, I finally have a new entry up on my blog at richardleebyers.com.
I have a story in the new anthology Gamer Fantastic, edited by Kerrie Hughes and Martin H. Greenberg.
And finally, I'll be at Gen Con in Indianapolis. If anyone would like to find me, to get a book signed or just to say hi, I'm doing a bunch of seminars in the Symposium programming track. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 29 Aug 2009 : 22:42:10
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I have a new blog entry up at richardleebyers.com.
In case I haven't mentioned it, you can Friend me on Facebook or even follow me on Twitter, although I don't guarantee that it will be especially entertaining or enlightening. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2009 : 07:06:35
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| I have a new blog entry up at richardleebyers.com: "Things I Learned About Science from Popular Entertainment." |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 07 Oct 2009 : 20:00:14
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| I have a story in the new DAW Books anthology ZOMBIE RACCOONS AND KILLER BUNNIES, edited by Martin H. Greenberg and Kerrie Hughes. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2009 : 14:58:14
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Cover of the Captive Flame
Looks good.
I know some people didn't like the Haunted Lands, but I found them enjoyable. So I look forward to reading these novels. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2009 : 15:40:30
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| Hi, Brimstone. I really like that cover, too. Glad you're looking forward to the books. |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 26 Nov 2009 : 21:15:16
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Originally posted by Brimstone
I know some people didn't like the Haunted Lands, but I found them enjoyable. So I look forward to reading these novels.
Fully agree. I have no intention to get into 4e novels, but I was willing to do so for Paul Kemp and I am willing to do so for Richard because I like your work (Black Bouquet was my first FR novel and I loved it) and I very much liked The Haunted Lands. So count me in.
Btw: yes, nice cover. |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2009 : 19:34:13
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Richard, I was just wondering if you could give us some information on where in the realms your new series will take place?
Thanks in advance! |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2009 : 01:20:12
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| Hi, skychrome. Book One centers on Chessenta. |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2009 : 02:03:49
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Thanks Richard!
So basically the brotherhood starts not that far off from Aglarond and Thay.
I am curious to see, if the story will carry them on to Airspur... |
"You make an intriguing offer, one that is very tempting. It would seem that I have little alternative than to answer thusly: DISINTEGRATE!" Vaarsuvius, Order of the Stick 625 |
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Duneth Despana
Learned Scribe
Belgium
273 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2009 : 23:42:22
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| As a son of the Despanas of Ust Natha and a cousin of those of Rilauven I couldn't help finding it interesting to read on the 333rd page of Dissolution, (wich by the way is an most excellent book. I loved the feel of the non-noble areas. You're good, Richard...), that apparently a branch of my family also exists in the city of Menzoberra. Do you have more information on them? Where did the dynasty originate from? What is their status in Menzoberranzan? Do they have connections with Ust Natha? Do they want to restore matriarchy to Rilauven? I would guess that they actually are Lolthites (now Llothites) who fled the coup in Rilauven and then established themselves in Menzoberranzan... |
« There is no overriding « epic » in the Realms, but rather a large number of stories, adventures, and encounters going on all the time. [...]. Each creative mind adds to the base, creating, defining, and making their contribution to the rich diversity of the Realms. [...]. But Ed built the stage upon which all the plays are presented. Thanks Ed. » -FR Comic no.1
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 21 Dec 2009 : 02:53:11
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Hi, Duneth.
First off, glad you liked the book, and thanks for telling me so.
As for the family in question, if the information isn't in the book, they're whatever you want them to be. Come to think of it, even if the info is in the book, within your game and your imagination, they're still whatever you want them to be. |
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