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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
 Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 14:58:19
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| I just finished The Sapphire Crescent and I could beat myself senseless for loaning out my copy of The Ruby Guardian. Wow, the Sapphire Crescent was great. No "fate of Faerun in the balance," no untouchable heroes, the church of Waukeen (very cool,) a smart plot, well developed characters... I could praise this book for an hour, just read it. |
War to slay, not to fight long and glorious.
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Year of the Hooded Falcon
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ode904
Learned Scribe
Finland
193 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2005 : 22:03:12
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| I have read all in Finnish. I'm good in english but i'm not going to try to read english FG-books. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jul 2005 : 12:56:20
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Originally posted by Xysma
Did you get much from your second read? I was considering doing the same thing, but generally, it all comes rushing back to me as I start the next book in the series.
Yes, I really enjoyed the novel again the second time around and really feel it is one of the best Realms novels ever. |
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ode904
Learned Scribe
Finland
193 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2005 : 22:55:36
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Faraer
Ed doesn't create Realms characters called 'Artemis'.
I gotta admit, that first name has always bugged me. I like the name Artemis, but that's the name of one of my faves of the Greek goddesses, not the name of a male assassin! 
As a side note, I've also named my computer Artemis, and there's an IT company in town by that name, too. 
This is really out of topic..
But i must argue. In my opinion it's really good name. It's a bit different comparing to other's character's names to me. I have nothing to complain about it(;but XD it's name of FEMALE goddess ). |
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Kowarete
Acolyte
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7 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2005 : 04:37:54
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| I have mainly been reading The Harper series. As for the newer ones that have come out, I have not been able to get for I do not have very much money |
The shadows are my only friends |
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Sir Vengeance
Acolyte
42 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2005 : 06:15:20
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Let's see how up to date I am with FR novels, currently I has these few novels in my collection for now and will add old and new novels to my collection.
1) The Avatar Series
2) Venom's taste
3) The rage and the rite
4) Ring of Winter
5) The Masquerades
6) Shadow of the Avatar Trilogy
7) First four of the Song & swords series |
Vengeance is justified on righteous grounds, for righteous vengeance cannot be denied by anybody. |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2005 : 12:59:34
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Well, let´s see my novels collection:
1) Avatar Series
2) Icewind Dale Trilogy
3) Elminster Series
4) Starlight and Shadows Trilogy |
Dwarf, DM, husband, and proud of this! :P
twitter: @yuripeixoto
Facebook: yuri.peixoto |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2005 : 14:55:20
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These are my read tomes at this moment:
- The Avatar Trilogy
- The Cormyr saga
- The Legacy of the Drow
- Finder's Stone (Now finishing The song of the Saurials)
- (Elfshadow and Elfsong) waiting to be read. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
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jklang
Acolyte
USA
7 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2005 : 06:35:39
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| Haven't responded to this thread in a while. I still do have every FR novel out there, including all the paperbacks, hardcopies with jackets, all reprints and originals, all collector's editions and gift sets. And I have read them all except I am currently reading "Best of Realms, Book II" and up next will be "Farthest Reach" and then "Maiden of Pain". In case anyone is interested, I do have a very nice list of ALL novels in a word document. If you would like a copy, you can email me at JKLangUNLV@aol.com |
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Faramicos
Senior Scribe
Denmark
468 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2005 : 12:20:18
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| I have read all the Drizzt books (except hunters triology) and a wide veriety of other books including the avatar series. I am currently reading the "War od the Spider Queen" books which i am currently on book 3... Very good this far. |
"When dragons make war, worlds can only tremble in the shadow of angry wings" |
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Jon Grey
Acolyte
USA
22 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2005 : 02:52:24
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I haven't counted the books I've read, but the last two I've read are the Cormyr series (Which, for the most part, I found rather excellent, especially since I like the realm so much), and Elminster's Daughter, which I heartily recommend.
Hopefully I'll be able to snag a copy of the best of the realms collection, soon. |
Of all the people that have lied to me/
Bards tend to do it most beautifully. -Rehthan Cotheras, Harper |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
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FreezeChaser
Acolyte
19 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2005 : 02:58:04
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Currently in my possession and had read already:
1) The Avatar Series
2) Shadow Of the Avatar
3) The Icewind Dale trilogy
4) Cleric Quintet
5) Return of the Archwizards
6) The Empires trilogy
6) The Threat from the Sea
7) The Ring of Winter
8) Book 1 & 3 of the Lost Gods
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2005 : 15:21:05
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I finished The Emerald Sceptre a few days ago. Looking forward to seeing what Thomas M. Reid plans to due next in the Realms.
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Arlenion
Acolyte
36 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2005 : 18:56:42
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| I have quite a few: 2 of Lost Empires, Shandril's Saga, read all the Drizzt books and have most of them, Avatar Series, Elminster's Series except for Elminster's Daughter, War in Tethyr, Threat from the Sea, Return of the Archwizards, All Shadow Fled, Halruaa Series, Songs and Swords, first four War of the Spider Queen, Wyvern's Spur and Song of the Saurials, 3 of the Cleric Quintet(read all), Starlight and Shadows, Maztica Series, various Harpers books, Saphire Crescent and Ruby Guardian, First two of Erevis Cale, Cormyr Series( Cormyr: The Novel etc.), Forsaken House, Silverfall, Baldur's Gate series, Moonshae Trilogy(first one), Year of Rogue Dragons first two, and the first two of House of Serpents. I've read some more, but can't remember what they were. |
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silverpriestess
Acolyte
22 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2005 : 11:01:17
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Well I have already completed reading the following novels:
1) RotA Trilogy
2) Threat of The Sea Trilogy
3) The Shadow of The Avatar Series
4) The first two novels of the Counsellors and Kings trilogy
5) The Avatar series
6) The Cleric Quintet
7) The first two novels of the Year of the Rogue Dragons
8) The first two novels of House of Serpents
9) The three books of Shandril's Saga.
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2005 : 18:41:30
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After The Ogre's Pact, I went on to read the following two books in the trilogy (and am still buying the rereleases too).
I then read King Pinch, which was an average read, nothing special. And have just started War in Tethyr. Once i've finished that, i'll be left with just Mage in the Iron Mask and The Simbul's Gift, out of The Nobles series. I'll be glad to get that series out of the way, to be honest.
However, the next two novels on my list are The Emerald Sceptre and City of Splendors, without a doubt. I'll likely end up dropping War in Tethyr mid-read for these 
After The Nobles is out the way, that just leaves me with:
The Elminster Series
The Maztica Trilogy
The Netheril Trilogy
The Baldur's Gate Trilogy
The Double Diamond Triangle Saga
The "Realms of.." Anthologies
Pool of Radiance
The Glass Prison
Once Around the Realms
Murder in Cormyr
Murder in Halruaa |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2005 : 14:05:07
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Time to update on the books I had read, hmmm...the last post on which books I had read seems to had been quite long already...oh well, I have finished reading the following anyway and still reading them again.:
1) ElfShadow, ElfSong, Silvershadows, Thornhold.
2) The Avatar Series(Read all five already.)
3) The Counselors and Kings Trilogy(Still seeking the third book)
4) Shandril's Saga.
5) Pool Of Radiance Book 1.
6) The Cormyr trilogy
7) The Ring of Winter
8) The Masquerades
9) Soldiers of Ice
10) Netheril Trilogy
11) The Jewel of Turmish
12) Book 1 and 2 of Erevis Cale Trilogy.
13) The Icewind Dale Trilogy |
We have fostered trust, recruited loyalty, and gathered the faithful. We have trained thousands. Our legions can cover the land, fill the sky and travel through the darkness. We can hunt any and all that would deny our heritage. Now is our time, now is the time of the Dark Reign(Rain) of the Empire of Shadows.
- High Prince Telemont Tanthul, Lord Shadow
In a speech given to the citizens of Shade Enclave
At the celebration of the Shinantra Battle victory when he revealed that he was THE Lord Shadow of legend. |
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Neo2151
Learned Scribe
USA
113 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2005 : 18:11:10
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Lets see...
Currently, I've read and own:
1) Dark Elf Trilogy (all)
2) Icewind Dale Trilogy (all)
3) Legacy of the Drow (all)
4) Paths of Darkness (all)
5) First two of the Hunter's Blades Trilogy
6) Songs and Swords (all)
7) The Parched Sea
8) Red Magic
9) The Night Parade
10) The Ring of Winter
11) Crypt of the Shadowking
12) Soldiers of Ice
13) Curse of the Shadow Mage
14) Shandril Saga (all)
15) Starlight and Shadows (all)
16) The Cleric Quintet (all)
17) War of the Spider Queen (all)
18) The Avatar Series (all)
19) Shadows of the Avatar (all)
20) The Finder's Stone Trilogy (all)
21) The Elminster Series (all)
22) Cormyr Saga (all)
23) Counselors and Kings (all)
24) Lost Library of Cormanthyr
25) Faces of Deception
26) Realms of (Infamy, Valor, Magic, Mystery, and Shadows)
27) The Moonshae Trilogy (all)
28) The Empires Trilogy (all)
29) Return of the Archwizards (all)
30) Sembia Series (all)
31) Heroes of Phlan Trilogy (all)
32) Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor
33) Maztica Trilogy (all)
34) The Druidhome Trilogy (all)
35) Evermeet: Island of Elves
36) Silverfall: Stories of the Seven Sisters
37) The Shadow Stone
38) Once Around the Realms
39) Double Diamond Triangle Saga (all)
40) The Cities (all except Waterdeep)
41) Murder In... Series (both)
42) Netheril Trilogy (all)
43) The Rogues (all)
44) Lady of Poison
45) First two of Erevis Cale Trilogy
46) First two of Scions of Arrabar Trilogy
47) Forsaken House
48) First two of House of Serpents Trilogy
49) First two of The Year of Rogue Dragons |
"Come looking for me, and I will blast you to dust, and then lay waste to all your descendants, ancestors, and the realm you came from, every last tree and stone of it. Why? Well, it's what I usually do."
-Baerendra Riverhand on The Story of Spellfire |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2005 : 22:11:15
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About to start The City of Splendors novel by Ed Greenwood and Elaine Cunningham. I wasn't a fan of the cover art when displayed online. However, up close, J.P. Targete's art is nice to behold. I'm looking forward to seeing what part of the novel the cover art depicts.
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2005 : 01:46:36
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Well, SB, having read the novel, I can’t tell you which precise scene it is, myself.
Neither can Ed, although he guesses it’s an “offstage” scene involving one of the Gemcloaks (the color of the cloak will hint at whom) and someone else whose identity we can all guess at, but not know for certain.
I’ll tease WotC and see what explanation they come up with, okay?
love,
THO
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2005 : 01:50:23
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Well, SB, having read the novel, I can’t tell you which precise scene it is, myself.
Neither can Ed, although he guesses it’s an “offstage” scene involving one of the Gemcloaks (the color of the cloak will hint at whom) and someone else whose identity we can all guess at, but not know for certain.
I’ll tease WotC and see what explanation they come up with, okay?
love,
THO
Fair enough and thank you. Being into the novel now, I figured it might be one of the Gemcloaks. As for an explanation...artist's license? It would not be the first cover art that did not match any scene within a novel it was used for. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2005 : 02:04:59
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You’re very welcome, SB, and I suspect you’re right about the artistic license.
One of these days, I should nudge Ed to pass me one of his old “art orders” for cover suggestions that TSR and now WotC always request (and then cheerfully ignore). I’m sure they’d be fascinating reading for Candlekeep scribes - - though for obvious reasons, Ed would have to yield up one of the old TSR art orders (before the days of tight NDAs and tightly-worded contracts, when these things weren’t covered by any legal restrictions because, ahem, [if my understanding is correct, and it may not be] Ed wasn’t supposed to be asked to write them in the first place).
love,
THO
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2005 : 05:39:55
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Well, I just finished Resurrection and I'm now moving on with Farthest Reach.
As soon as that's done, and the Sage has finished reading it, I'll be on to City of Splendors.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2005 : 14:59:24
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
As soon as that's done, and the Sage has finished reading it, I'll be on to City of Splendors.
Oh no... you're not touching this one! 
Dropping Elminster's Daughter in a muddy puddle was quite enough thank you .
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2005 : 17:21:36
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
As soon as that's done, and the Sage has finished reading it, I'll be on to City of Splendors.
Oh no... you're not touching this one!
Dropping Elminster's Daughter in a muddy puddle was quite enough thank you .
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2005 : 17:42:41
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Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
As soon as that's done, and the Sage has finished reading it, I'll be on to City of Splendors.
Oh no... you're not touching this one!
Dropping Elminster's Daughter in a muddy puddle was quite enough thank you .
I hope she had a good reason for that... I should hate to have to sic a swarm of Miniature Giant Space Hamsters on her. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2005 : 03:05:51
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I hope she had a good reason for that... I should hate to have to sic a swarm of Miniature Giant Space Hamsters on her.
Fortunately, the Lady K had dropped my second copy of ED... since I have a tendency to buy two copies of every one of Ed's FR releases -- its been that way since my original copy of Crown of Fire mysteriously disappeared a week after I'd purchased it.
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How up to date are you with reading FR novels?
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