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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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 Posted - 29 Dec 2003 : 16:30:39
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Originally posted by Rad
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? 
Check one of my posts further up in this thread . . . I give a glimpse of what to expect from The Ruby Guardian there.
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Oh...and you wouldnt happen to have any cover art tucked away anywhere would you? 
Y'know, I haven't seen anything yet. I ought to soon, though. I'll try to post something as soon as I get it. 
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 29 Dec 2003 : 17:34:52
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Check one of my posts further up in this thread . . . I give a glimpse of what to expect from The Ruby Guardian there.
Oh yeah, so you did  All this reading must be making me blind! 
Cant wait for the next book!  Great job Thomas, its nice to read a FR novel with sure a different flavor, the mystery and detective work made a welcome change from largely grand battles and fight sequences often read (No disrespect to other authors) |
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 - 30 Dec 2003 : 05:32:14
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Originally posted by Rad
Cant wait for the next book! Great job Thomas, its nice to read a FR novel with sure a different flavor, the mystery and detective work made a welcome change from largely grand battles and fight sequences often read (No disrespect to other authors)
Thank you kindly, good sir. Glad you enjoyed it!
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Adrian Moonbow
Seeker
Denmark
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Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 13:46:54
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Great book Thomas, can't wait for the next one.
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
*snip* Despite the fact that he is several spots removed from being the future head of the household *snip*
LOL! Good pun. "Spots"... His forehead... Father... Ehm..
Seriously: Where did you get that idea to that 'marking-system' from? How did you come up with it? ...That was brilliant! |
"I would have wanted not to die.
I would have wanted never to grow up!"
-Quidam
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 14:12:39
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Originally posted by Adrian Moonbow
Seriously: Where did you get that idea to that 'marking-system' from? How did you come up with it? ...That was brilliant!
That was actually something that originated with Ed himself. It was in some material that he sent me (I think it was also posted in a few places online) detailing the culture of Chondath.
Wanna hear something goofy? When I pitched the art order for the cover, I assumed that Vambran should have three dots because he was a priest and could cast divine magic (the custom is: one dot if you can read, two if you can read and write, and three if you can read, write, and cast magic). Then I wrote Ed and asked, "that's three dots for ANY kind of magic, right?" and he said, "Oh, no. Chandathans don't mind priests with magic, it's the wizards and sorcerers that make them nervous. So they only paint three dots if they can use ARCANE magic."
Suddenly, my main character was also a budding sorcerer. In the end, I really like the new dimension to Vambran, but it never would have happened if I hadn't asked for three dots on his head in the art order.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 15:12:43
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Wow thanks Thomas! What an interesting and unique idea!
Cant wait for the next novel!!! |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Feiht
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 16:10:22
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| I just finished the book last night, and it was an awesome read. All the political intrigue and the behind-the-scenes action was great. I do enjoy trilogies much more than single novels. With the trilogies, you can go into more detail and get to know the main characters a little better, and Mr. Reid allowed us to get to know Vambran and his internal struggles real well. And the ending for the first book in a trilogy had me astounded. Great job, I am so looking forward to book 2, only 10 more months to wait. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 20:48:15
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Originally posted by Feiht
I just finished the book last night, and it was an awesome read. All the political intrigue and the behind-the-scenes action was great. [snip] Great job, I am so looking forward to book 2, only 10 more months to wait.
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm due to turn over the first draft of The Ruby Guardian in two weeks, so it's moving along.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 21:26:57
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Glad you enjoyed it! I'm due to turn over the first draft of The Ruby Guardian in two weeks, so it's moving along.
Thomas
Wonderful news to hear. Am I correct that August is the targeted release date for that novel? Or is that still being decided/adjusted? |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 27 Jan 2004 : 21:43:50
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| Who knows..... In my opinion, Wizards of The Coast has been shifting dates and authors far too much. They even got rid of a section of their message boards! However, I hope Thomas stays of the Arrabar Trilogy, as I am an immense fan of the Sapphire Crescent. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 04:57:53
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Wonderful news to hear. Am I correct that August is the targeted release date for that novel? Or is that still being decided/adjusted?
No, you're thinking of August 2005 for The Emerald Scepter, the third book. The Ruby Guardian is due out November of this year. Sorry to give you bad news. 
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Adrian Moonbow
Seeker
Denmark
64 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 08:06:25
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Wanna hear something goofy? When I pitched the art order for the cover, I assumed that Vambran should have three dots because he was a priest and could cast divine magic (the custom is: one dot if you can read, two if you can read and write, and three if you can read, write, and cast magic). Then I wrote Ed and asked, "that's three dots for ANY kind of magic, right?" and he said, "Oh, no. Chandathans don't mind priests with magic, it's the wizards and sorcerers that make them nervous. So they only paint three dots if they can use ARCANE magic."
Suddenly, my main character was also a budding sorcerer. In the end, I really like the new dimension to Vambran, but it never would have happened if I hadn't asked for three dots on his head in the art order.
Thomas
He was a priest?!?
I figured he was a wizard. He seemed to me like a guy who studies, not simply a 'mere' sorcerer . Wow, now I have to read it all over . |
"I would have wanted not to die.
I would have wanted never to grow up!"
-Quidam
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 16:12:32
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
No, you're thinking of August 2005 for The Emerald Scepter, the third book. The Ruby Guardian is due out November of this year. Sorry to give you bad news.
Thomas
That's all right, I appreciate the heads up. The extra time needs to be used by those who haven't been introduced to this story yet as it's very promising.
Any word from Bastion Press on Tempered? Winter 2004 was the date I recall from the Forged novel. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 19:35:51
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Originally posted by Adrian Moonbow
He was a priest?!?
I figured he was a wizard. He seemed to me like a guy who studies, not simply a 'mere' sorcerer . Wow, now I have to read it all over .
Actually, he is a priest, a sorcerer, AND a fighter. And when I made references to him studying his magic, I was suggesting that he was learning how to tap into his latent sorcerer abilities from someone else (you know, training to go up a level and all that ).
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jan 2004 : 19:38:44
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Any word from Bastion Press on Tempered? Winter 2004 was the date I recall from the Forged novel.
Bastion and I agreed to push it back so that the first book could enjoy a little better sell-through. Jim Butler still hasn't managed to make the inroads into the book chain he was hoping to, and he's talking to some people to enhance that before we release the second title. It also gives me some breathing room for the slough of projects I have on my plate right now. Right now, the release date is tentatively planned for late summer.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jan 2004 : 05:37:47
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Bastion and I agreed to push it back so that the first book could enjoy a little better sell-through. Jim Butler still hasn't managed to make the inroads into the book chain he was hoping to, and he's talking to some people to enhance that before we release the second title. It also gives me some breathing room for the slough of projects I have on my plate right now. Right now, the release date is tentatively planned for late summer.
Thomas
Thank you for the update on the release of the next Bastion Press novel. I hope everything works out for them and their push into the novel line. Mr. Butler has always been very friendly and courteous when talking to folks online. |
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costas
Acolyte
Greece
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Posted - 26 Jun 2004 : 05:53:46
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i've finished reading The Sapphire Crescant a few days ago and i must say that Mr Reid proved that you don't need to have high level characters and dazzling spells to write a book, just a great story and that the case of course for the sapphire crescent. i just couldn't stop reading it in the end.
i am truly looking forward for the next part of the trilogy just after i finish reading "the rage" ai am going to continue with "insurrection" |
please cope with any spelling mistakes :) english is not my native language |
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