Shamelessly not Realms related, but if you're a fan of my work (particularly GHOSTWALKER or the SHADOWBANE series), check out my similarly themed comic book Kickstarter. Also if you like superheroes, booze, and/or all the ninjas.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
Edited by - Erik Scott de Bie on 24 Aug 2014 20:11:44
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
I like this... I've mentioned here before how several of my work colleagues are also fans of Erik's books [after I introduced them to these works, of course ]. So it should come as no surprise that when I mentioned Erik's working on a comic book via Kickstarter, they all said it would be something they're likely to back!
Thanks everybody for the support! I really appreciate it.
One of the main reasons you should back the Kickstarter is to see all the cool Backer updates that I'm putting out. So much good lore about my setting and characters!
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
I'm ramping up the initiative at work. I know there are de Bie fans here, so I'm hoping they'll be inclined to support Erik's efforts for this project.
plz put more lesbians in your stuff and i might support it.
Funny you should mention that. This is from the Kickstarter Rewards. Bold emphasis mine.
quote:Reward selection Pledge $250 or more Supergroup: "Keep 'em Coming," plus work with the Author to create a minor hero who will appear in the book. (Either in Libations for the Dead or a subsequent story arc.) Limited (2 of 5 remaining)
Reward selection Pledge $250 or more Rogue's Gallery: Same as "Supergroup," except it's a villain. Limited (3 of 5 remaining) Estimated delivery: Sep 2015
Seems there is an opportunity to put your money where your mouth is.
Former Forgotten Realms brand manager Jim Butler: "Everything that bears the Forgotten Realms logo is considered canon".
plz put more lesbians in your stuff and i might support it.
I'm actually very committed to presenting a spectrum of sexualities in my work. My World of Ruin series has a couple of entirely lesbian characters. (And you'd LOVE SHADOWBANE 4 in this regard.)
One of the primary characters in my comic is a bisexual woman, and there are plenty of lesbian characters. And yes, I would be happy (thrilled, even!) to create a lesbian hero if someone wants to have that happen.
So yes, there will be girls who like girls. Next question?
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
plz put more lesbians in your stuff and i might support it.
You know, stuff like this really irritates me. Erik has written a few high quality books for the Realms. He's constantly engaging with fans on the Internet, and I've heard he's at many of the FR conferences/panels/etc. as well. Why can it not be enough to support his work because he works hard to promote and improve the Realms?
There's nothing wrong with wanting to see more gay characters in the Realms, but are you going to refuse to support good fantasy just because it doesn't have the character demographics you prefer? All that aside, Erik probably uses more gay characters than any other FR writer. So if you think there should be a wider range of sexual orientations featured in FR, he's not the guy to be lobbying for that.
He's free to correct me if I'm wrong, but I think Ilira and Fayne (2 of his major characters) are quite clearly bisexual. None of the others strike me as being gay or bisexual, though Lilten wouldn't surprise me. Still, that's 2 "non traditional" main characters in 1 series. As for other FR authors:
I know that RAS has a gay monk who is now a main character (Afafrenfere), and it's always been hinted that Quenthel Baenre is a lesbian, though she's a supporting character. Dahlia was also bisexual. If you recall, this was the source of her antagonistic relationship with Sylora. And it's worth noting that Kimmuriel is likely asexual.
Can't think of any more off the top of my head. I know Ed has a few, but others can help with those. However, authors should feel free to tell stories the way they wish, without being guilted into addressing political, social, or moral issues they may not feel comfortable discussing. Because we all know that if authors attempt to tackle such characters, the utmost delicacy is required. If the character isn't portrayed perfectly, the same people who demanded a wider variety of characters will be labeling the author a bigot for how they wrote the character.
There's a general lack of (properly canonical, within the media itself) queer characters in realms lore and western fantasy in general which is one of the reasons I'm a bit defensive about it. From what little I do know, I know Erik does write queer characters, which is why I decided to comment, it wasn't random or out of nowhere. I had actually been researching characters related to the Church of Sune recently which is how I came upon this fact. If there is going to be even more of that, then I support it and will consider donating(I am pretty poor and stuck on disability so I have to watch my dosh).
plz put more lesbians in your stuff and i might support it.
Funny you should mention that. This is from the Kickstarter Rewards. Bold emphasis mine.
quote:Reward selection Pledge $250 or more Supergroup: "Keep 'em Coming," plus work with the Author to create a minor hero who will appear in the book. (Either in Libations for the Dead or a subsequent story arc.) Limited (2 of 5 remaining)
Reward selection Pledge $250 or more Rogue's Gallery: Same as "Supergroup," except it's a villain. Limited (3 of 5 remaining) Estimated delivery: Sep 2015
Seems there is an opportunity to put your money where your mouth is.
Hey, no need to argue. There's enough queerness for everyone.
And you don't need to spend money to support the Kickstarter (though I certainly encourage it)--what I need now are people boosting the signal: talk about it on social media, tell your friends and family. Help make this happen!
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars"
I think we've got this whole kickstarter jazz backwards. How much would it take for you to write some fanfic? Particularly the Shadowfox chapbooks. If only I had unlimited funds, I would pay you to write me whatever I would like
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
My Kickstarter (now with 100% more Ed Greenwood)
Posted - 02 Aug 2014 : 16:56:05
]. So it should come as no surprise that when I mentioned Erik's working on a comic book via Kickstarter, they all said it would be something they're likely to back! 
