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ArcticKnight
Learned Scribe
USA
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 Posted - 04 Nov 2002 : 04:12:43
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Thomas M. Reid's new trilogy entitled Scions of Arrabar Trilogy will be hitting stores November 2003
The Sapphire Crescant Nov 03
The Ruby Guardian Nov 04
The Emerald Sphere Aug 05
sounds fun, i believe it is about a obscure kingdom that hasnt been fleshed out before, starts with a C (not Chult) tho.
anyone else with any info?
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Bellua Aeneus Lacerta
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 04 Nov 2002 : 16:16:42
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| Can't find anything on this. Did see a new "Best of the Realms" anthology coming out where you get to vote on your favorite stories from previous anthologies though. Salvatore starts it out with a new short story. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 04 Nov 2002 : 18:40:23
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oooooooooo Where is this information from? I cant find anything in the Product Library on the WotC? Although WotC site is very out of date and the last to inform of any new products.
Need more info, need more info! ::drool:: |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Bellua Aeneus Lacerta
Senior Scribe
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lowtech
Learned Scribe
USA
315 Posts |
Posted - 04 Nov 2002 : 19:14:52
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| Arrabar is in Chondath, all that remains of the great empire responsible for most of the human colonization of the North and the Heartlands. It occupies an area where cultures derived from Chondath, the Shaar, and Chessenta clash. Very interesting place. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2002 : 12:49:19
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Sounds interesting! makes a change for WotC to branch out a bit away from the Heartlands and The North in their novels!
ArcticKnight, where did you get the info from, i cant find it anywhere on the WotC site |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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ArcticKnight
Learned Scribe
USA
169 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2002 : 16:51:56
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hey rad, i got the info stright from Thomas Reid on the FR message board
here is a link, its at the bottom of the first page , 3 posts up from the bottom.
http://boards.wizards.com/rpg/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic;f=170;t=001260
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2002 : 17:11:34
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Thanks ArcticKnight 
At least some of the WotC authors and game designers are willing to share the future of FR with us, as WotC do such an appauling job of promoting D&D in general themselves! But im not going to start ranting about distribution problems and advertising (lack of!!) again, it only makes my blood boil!!  
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Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 05 Nov 2002 : 17:26:31
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Originally posted by Rad
Sounds interesting! makes a change for WotC to branch out a bit away from the Heartlands and The North in their novels!
Now if they could also leave out the Harpers for a change, that would be a refreshing experience. Not that I have much against Toril's Notoriuos Meddlers, but they have a tendency to be involved in almost every novel, something that gets quite boring after a while IMO. |
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Solmyr
Seeker
Sweden
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Posted - 06 Nov 2002 : 14:51:12
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| As I understood it, they gave him (some) free hands with this trilogy. It makes it even more promising. |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 08 Nov 2002 : 11:31:08
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Agree, that might provide a new wealth of background material and Realms history. I'll be looking forward to the first reviews of the product.
There's still a wealth of lose ends in the various FR-products that could be followed up. The relative central location and the historical importance make Arrabar and Chondath a good choice for further deatiling. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2002 : 21:07:13
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For those who are interested:
I was given free reign to plan out the plots and locales of The Scions of Arrabar series. Basically, my editor gave me a list of places/plots/monsters to avoid using and said anything else was free game. I really love the intrigue possibilities inherent in Chondath, and no one's ever set anything there before, so I ran with it. Look for the first book about this time next year.
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Nov 2002 : 10:56:11
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Well Met and welcome to Candlekeep, Thomas
Thankyou for your input into the forum. Im sure many will agree that its a pleasant change to hear of a Realms novel trilogy to be based in an previously unexplored (novel-wise) area of the Realms. Is there any little snippet of information about your upcoming novels that you can tell us here? |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 16 Nov 2002 : 14:11:05
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well Met and welcome to Candlekeep, Thomas
Thanks!
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Is there any little snippet of information about your upcoming novels that you can tell us here?
Not much I can reveal yet, other than what I've already said--the trilogy will be set in Arrabar, Chondath as a whole, and areas immediately around; it will focus on the various power players of Arrabar's political scene (merchant houses, etc.)--but I promise to post regular updates here as I find I can leak a little more info.
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2002 : 17:30:51
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Thanks Thomas, that would be great
Im really looking forward to reading about novels set somewhere other than the Heartlands and the North. Im sure it will be a very refreshing change.
What type of culture is Chondath anyway? Does it relate to any Earth culture or is it a unique fantasy type setting?
Whats the main population? I assume Arrabar is quite human dominated and politial, much like Sembia? Of course, im likely very wrong |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2002 : 04:20:33
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Originally posted by Rad
What type of culture is Chondath anyway? Does it relate to any Earth culture or is it a unique fantasy type setting?
Whats the main population? I assume Arrabar is quite human dominated and politial, much like Sembia? Of course, im likely very wrong
Chondath is very reminiscent of Renaissance Italy; lots of merchant houses and political maneuvering between them all. And yes, it's primarily humans.
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 16 Jan 2003 : 17:21:14
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Hmmm that sounds pretty much like the prototype Sembia it is rumored to be. I might have to delve a little deeper into Real World history. Recently purchased a book about the econonmy in the period which is commonly known as the Dark Ages.
On that topic, for any Realms desingers/authors, the foundation for medieval guilds and the Italian merchant houses has been laid down in the Roman era (true the latter period), but there's a social and economical situation which is responsible for such organizations. This background (yeah I know this all small detail) is not very appearant in the Realms...
Anyways, looking forward to these books and to add them to my backlog of stuff to read. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
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Posted - 16 May 2003 : 10:48:04
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Well the cover looks REALLY good for the first novel in the series! ::drool::
Thomas, are these novels in paperback or hardcover? (on the same note, if youre reading this Paul, is the Erevis Cale Trilogy in paperback?) |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 16 May 2003 : 14:16:19
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Originally posted by Rad
Well the cover looks REALLY good for the first novel in the series! ::drool::
Yeah, I was blown away when I first saw the painting for the book. The artist (Duane O. Myers) did a fantastic job capturing the look of my main protagonist. I was giddy!
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Thomas, are these novels in paperback or hardcover? (on the same note, if youre reading this Paul, is the Erevis Cale Trilogy in paperback?)
They are in paperback. |
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PaulSKemp
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 16 May 2003 : 15:42:44
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Originally posted by Rad
Well the cover looks REALLY good for the first novel in the series! ::drool::
Thomas, are these novels in paperback or hardcover? (on the same note, if youre reading this Paul, is the Erevis Cale Trilogy in paperback?)
Rad,
The Cale Trilogy is in paperback.
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 18 May 2003 : 10:44:42
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Well I keep looking at the cover of The Sapphire Crescent. Its beautiful... Where is that location? Somewhere in Chondath right, Thomas?
Can you give us ANY more information on the novel and the series at all now that the release date is a bit closer? ::drool::
Are the books stand-alone or do they follow on from each other?
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Lord Rad
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 18 May 2003 : 18:30:02
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Originally posted by Rad
Well I keep looking at the cover of The Sapphire Crescent. Its beautiful... Where is that location? Somewhere in Chondath right, Thomas?
Yep. That's Vambran Matrell, the main protagonist, standing somewhere in downtown Arrabar, the capital of Chondath. I think that kind of looks like the Generon, though I didn't specify what building should be in the background when I did up the art suggestion.
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Can you give us ANY more information on the novel and the series at all now that the release date is a bit closer? ::drool::
Are the books stand-alone or do they follow on from each other?
Sure. The three books tell a larger story, a true trilogy. I won't give away much, but I'll tell you a bit about Vambran. He's a mercenary captain who also happens to be a member of a wealthy mercantile family in Arrabar. Despite the fact that he is several spots removed from being the future head of the household (several aunts and uncles and an older brother), he still becomes embroiled in the politics of the family business and has to struggle to stay true to his own beliefs when faced with pressure from other family members to do what's right for House Matrell.
I'm currently working on the revisions for the book, so I don't want to say any more than that, in case I decide to change a few things.
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 May 2003 : 20:01:57
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Thanks Thomas, thats great
Cant wait!! |
Lord Rad
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
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2080 Posts |
Posted - 23 Dec 2003 : 22:27:52
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WOW!!!!  Just finished reading The Sapphire Crescent, read through it in only a few days, I could hardly put the novel down.
I highly recommend this novel and cant believe ive got to wait almost a year til book 2!! ARGH!
Excellent job Thomas, great writing style and quite a different flavor of novel for the Realms. The story has much mystery and intrigue rather than full-on battles scenes which makes a nice change. A good mixture of emotions were brought out of me whilst reading...I even ended up gritting my teeth and found myself reading faster at one point, my heart racing!
Definately one of the best FR novels of this year!!
Thomas - any little snippets of information for book 2? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 24 Dec 2003 : 04:49:02
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Originally posted by RadThomas - any little snippets of information for book 2?
To Cyric with snippets Rad! Go for the gusto and demand a full plot outline.
The book was very well done and one of the top reads from the FR world for me this year. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 25 Dec 2003 : 03:19:09
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Originally posted by Rad
WOW!!!! Just finished reading The Sapphire Crescent, read through it in only a few days, I could hardly put the novel down.
I highly recommend this novel and cant believe ive got to wait almost a year til book 2!! ARGH!
Excellent job Thomas, great writing style and quite a different flavor of novel for the Realms. The story has much mystery and intrigue rather than full-on battles scenes which makes a nice change. A good mixture of emotions were brought out of me whilst reading...I even ended up gritting my teeth and found myself reading faster at one point, my heart racing!
Definately one of the best FR novels of this year!!
Thanks so much! I'm really thrilled you enjoyed it that intensely. Always makes my job that much more fun.
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Thomas - any little snippets of information for book 2?
Sure . . . MAJOR SPOILERS FROM BOOK 1 FOLLOW! NOT KIDDING!
As you can imagine, with the weight of newfound responsibility sitting on the shoulders of both Vambran and Emriana, the stakes are about to get just a wee bit higher for them in the second book. They made a lot of enemies after wrecking the alliance (including some very surprising ones), and there are powerful people behind the scenes that are not happy about that. Also, Xaphira is going to play a larger roll in the second book, as well. The storyline will spread beyond Arrabar a bit for some parts, so we'll get to see more of Chondath. That's about all I think I should say right now.
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 25 Dec 2003 : 03:20:18
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The book was very well done and one of the top reads from the FR world for me this year.
Wow! High praise, Sirius. Thanks for that, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 25 Dec 2003 : 04:56:52
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Wow! High praise, Sirius. Thanks for that, and I'm really glad you enjoyed it.
Thomas
You are most welcome. Now where is that plot outline?
Seriously, thanks for the teaser for book 2 that you posted above. I'm sure anyone who picked up the first novel is eager to see the story continued. It's a very interesting set of characters you have shared with us. |
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Strahd Von Zarovich
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 28 Dec 2003 : 13:19:00
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Well another satisfied customer here!!
I like Rad zipped through this book, as the pacing was fantastic and the ends of each chapter were page turners, and you just could not put it down.
I mentioned to Rad that it is good when you see a name on the front of a book and you just know that it is going to be good. Thomas Reid you certainly don't dissapoint. From Insurrection to this, a truly great pair of Realms novels. I can't wait for the next one now! I guess I will have to read 'Temple of Elemental Evil' in the meantime ;-)
Thanks for the snippets of info for the next book. Thomas do you have the entire trilogy planned out already?
Keep up the good work!!
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 28 Dec 2003 : 16:19:49
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Originally posted by Strahd Von Zarovich
Well another satisfied customer here!!
Great. It makes me very happy to hear that.
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Thomas do you have the entire trilogy planned out already?
I have a general idea of how it's all going to go, but as I sit down to begin working on each book in the trilogy, I work up a more detailed outline that sometimes goes in unexpected directions. But I know generally who the main antogonists are, what they're planning, and how it's all going to work out.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Dec 2003 : 09:16:24
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Thomas, have you begun work on book 2 yet? I cant believe its almost another year until release date! ARGHH
.... but surely you can give us a snippet of information?
Oh...and you wouldnt happen to have any cover art tucked away anywhere would you?  |
Lord Rad
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