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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
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 Posted - 27 Oct 2007 : 21:15:36
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| Homeland for the second time in the legend of drizzt series .... |
BARDOBARBAROS DOES NOT KILL.
HE DECAPITATES!!!
"The city changes, but the fools within it remain always the same" (Edwin Odesseiron- Baldur's gate 2) |
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koz
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2007 : 22:05:07
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I just finished Bloodwalk last night. I loved the prologue and first couple of chapters. I found the next few chapters a little difficult to get into though. It really picks up steam around halfway in and doesn't let up until the end. It is one of the darkest if not the darkest realms novel I have ever read. It was the perfect book to read at Halloween. I just started Depths of Madness. The prologue and first chapter are great!!! The writing style makes for a very visual experience. The scene where Twilight and Tlork had the in/out discussion had me laughing out loud.  |
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Renzokuken
Acolyte
USA
38 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 00:24:37
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Originally posted by koz
I just finished Bloodwalk last night. I loved the prologue and first couple of chapters. I found the next few chapters a little difficult to get into though. It really picks up steam around halfway in and doesn't let up until the end. It is one of the darkest if not the darkest realms novel I have ever read. It was the perfect book to read at Halloween. I just started Depths of Madness. The prologue and first chapter are great!!! The writing style makes for a very visual experience. The scene where Twilight and Tlork had the in/out discussion had me laughing out loud.
The in/out discussion was amusing. I didn't laugh out loud but it was definitely well written. |
Currently reading: Dark Elf Trilogy (FR) |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 16:20:48
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| Just started reading Stardeep. After I'm done I will *finally* move on to Book 2 of the Twilight Giant series. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 16:57:51
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| I am currently reading the Maztica trilogy, and will hopefully pick up the Last Mythal trilogy this weekend now that I have gotten paid. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 17:34:31
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Just started reading Stardeep. After I'm done I will *finally* move on to Book 2 of the Twilight Giant series.
Just curious, what did you think of the first book of the series? |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2007 : 19:59:23
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Originally posted by Jorkens
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Just started reading Stardeep. After I'm done I will *finally* move on to Book 2 of the Twilight Giant series.
Just curious, what did you think of the first book of the series?
I liked it (especially the main character, Tavis), although it was rather combat-heavy for my taste. I look forward to starting the next book to see what happens with the characters--I really love the setup for the story, I just prefer to see more dialogue and less...well, fight scenes. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 04 Nov 2007 : 04:42:45
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
I liked it (especially the main character, Tavis), although it was rather combat-heavy for my taste. I look forward to starting the next book to see what happens with the characters--I really love the setup for the story, I just prefer to see more dialogue and less...well, fight scenes.
I am curious as to your thoughts on Brianna, I'll save my opinion until I see what you think  . I liked the series overall, particularly the scenes with the frost giants (I think those are later in the series though) and one of the early scenes with the dancing fire giant. For some reason that just struck me as odd, but very cool. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 02:21:35
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Originally posted by Xysma
I am curious as to your thoughts on Brianna, I'll save my opinion until I see what you think .
Well, since I loved Tavis, I didn't like how Brianna acted much of the time. For example, much of the plot in the first book is built around a misunderstanding that occurs because Brianna won't let Tavis explain himself! Shame on her! I also got the vibe that Brianna was meant to be a "strong" woman, but intended up just being bratty and too stubborn for her own good. That seems to happen a lot when an author tries to make a "strong" female character but doesn't quite do it right. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 02:22:14
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Originally posted by Xysma
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Just started reading Stardeep. After I'm done I will *finally* move on to Book 2 of the Twilight Giant series.
D'oh! I didn't even know that was out yet, and I went looking last week. I assume you'll be posting in the book club thread for this one?
Yup! I didn't read it much this weekend, but I do have two short posts up on it right now. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 06:39:59
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Xysma
I am curious as to your thoughts on Brianna, I'll save my opinion until I see what you think .
Well, since I loved Tavis, I didn't like how Brianna acted much of the time. For example, much of the plot in the first book is built around a misunderstanding that occurs because Brianna won't let Tavis explain himself! Shame on her! I also got the vibe that Brianna was meant to be a "strong" woman, but intended up just being bratty and too stubborn for her own good. That seems to happen a lot when an author tries to make a "strong" female character but doesn't quite do it right.
To quote BTO " you ain't seen nothing yet" . There is a reason I called it a soap opera. |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 08:25:22
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| Just finished Sacrifice of the Widow and Storm of the Dead. And now the wait for Ascendancy of the Last. . . |
'Everyone dies...I only choose the time and place for a few.' --Eric Destler |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 18:34:12
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Originally posted by Jorkens
To quote BTO " you ain't seen nothing yet" . There is a reason I called it a soap opera.
I look forward to it! |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
476 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 20:37:15
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| I just finished City of Splendors, which I enjoyed for the most part, and started on Shadowstorm. I like that later better, I think. CoS grew on me, but never really got off the ground. |
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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2007 : 23:30:17
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Just finished "The Siege" - which I was a bit dissapointed in. It was difficult to read through the endless Tarantino-esque slayings of Phaerimm (which were particularly nasty back in the "good old days" - Anauroch/Myth Drannor 2nd ed lore but seem to have been reduced to feeble in this novel) - some of the characters were interesting but I sincerely thought that it was a step down from "The Summoning". Anyone have any thoughts on this?
Also finished "Realms of Valor" - a great range of short stories here - I think there is something for every FR fan in this collection.
Next on "the pile" is "The Fallen Fortress"! |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2007 : 03:48:51
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Well, since I loved Tavis, I didn't like how Brianna acted much of the time. For example, much of the plot in the first book is built around a misunderstanding that occurs because Brianna won't let Tavis explain himself! Shame on her! I also got the vibe that Brianna was meant to be a "strong" woman, but intended up just being bratty and too stubborn for her own good. That seems to happen a lot when an author tries to make a "strong" female character but doesn't quite do it right.
So you have already felt it, I couldn't remember if I started disliking her in the first book or later on. Granted, no one writes strong women like Ed, but Denning got it right with Ruha IMO, I can't figure out why he was so far off with Brianna. |
War to slay, not to fight long and glorious.
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 02:13:30
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Originally posted by Xysma
I read and enjoyed all of the Rogues series when they came out with the exception of The Alabaster Staff. I don't know why I waited nearly four years to read it, but now that I am into it, I am really enjoying it. A bit of a slow start, but a good story. Kehrsyn is well developed and is a fun character. The Red Wizard Eileph is very interesting, as is Demok.
I really liked this story, myself. And unlike the other Rogues protagonists, Kehrsyn stands about because she truly is an innocent type of rogue--perhaps even too kind for her own good.
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"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 03:18:41
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
I really liked this story, myself. And unlike the other Rogues protagonists, Kehrsyn stands about because she truly is an innocent type of rogue--perhaps even too kind for her own good.
I think that's why I find myself drawn to her, she's not a dark hero, she's just a good person. Don't get me wrong, I love the Erevis Cales and Fox-at-Twilights of the world, but it's refreshing to find such an innocent protagonist. |
War to slay, not to fight long and glorious.
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Year of the Hooded Falcon
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Guide to the Tomes and Tales of the Realms download from Candlekeep
Anthologies and Tales Overviews
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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 08:53:08
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Just finished "The Fallen Fortress" - IMHO the worst of that series so far - aside from the Freudian issues (family relationships/conflicts), the characters are far too powerful and unbalanced for my enjoyment. A big dissapointment, and to be honest, starting to confirm my worst fears of Salvatore's novels.
Next stop though is "The Druid Queen" - a series I've really enjoyed so I'm looking forward to it
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 15:33:33
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Originally posted by Xysma
I think that's why I find myself drawn to her, she's not a dark hero, she's just a good person. Don't get me wrong, I love the Erevis Cales and Fox-at-Twilights of the world, but it's refreshing to find such an innocent protagonist.
I feel the same way--I have a soft spot for heroes who truly are GOOD, which is one reason I like Tavis so much. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2007 : 15:34:43
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Originally posted by Theophilus
Just finished "The Fallen Fortress" - IMHO the worst of that series so far - aside from the Freudian issues (family relationships/conflicts), the characters are far too powerful and unbalanced for my enjoyment.
I disliked that aspect of the series as well (super-powerful characters), but my least favorite novel of the Cleric Quintet was In Sylvan Shadows. It was mostly just fight scenes! |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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koz
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2007 : 09:39:35
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| I just finished up Depths of Madness. Whoa!!!! Talk about your twists and turns. Each time I thought I had it figured out, WHAM, another little twist. Even at the end, when it seems all has been revealed and the tale is winding down to a finish, there is one final twist that makes you replay the whole novel in your head or flip back to see certain scenes in a new light. Very well done. Next up is The Magehound. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
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koz
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2007 : 04:42:36
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| I am enjoying it very much. I was a little hesitant at first because I know next to nothing about Halruaa but Elaine has done a wonderful job of bringing the area to life. I have always loved her writing and this is no exception. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2007 : 23:32:09
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| What's great about the Halruaa books is that you don't need to know much about the locale to get into the story. I knew very little myself--but learned more as I read the novels. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2007 : 13:15:16
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Iīm DMing a psionic focused campaign in the Vilhon Reach, and I want to know how novels cover that area, to take a better feeling of the place
Lisa Smedmanīs Serpents trilogy is good? |
Dwarf, DM, husband, and proud of this! :P
twitter: @yuripeixoto
Facebook: yuri.peixoto |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2007 : 13:28:45
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Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
Iīm DMing a psionic focused campaign in the Vilhon Reach, and I want to know how novels cover that area, to take a better feeling of the place
Lisa Smedmanīs Serpents trilogy is good?
I am the wrong person to answer, as I have trouble getting into many of the newer novels, as I have become to sett in my own ideas about areas and lore. But I did read the first book in the Serpents trilogy and rather liked it. I think it will, with the addition of the Vilhon Reach source book and the Serpent Kingdoms book, give you several ideas for a campaign. |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2007 : 19:18:36
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Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
Iīm DMing a psionic focused campaign in the Vilhon Reach, and I want to know how novels cover that area, to take a better feeling of the place
Lisa Smedmanīs Serpents trilogy is good?
Also, you might want to read Eytan Bernstein's "Class Chronicles" articles on Psionics in the Realms if you have not already.
Article 1 Article 2 Article 3 Article 4 |
Errant d20 Designer - My Blog (last updated January 06, 2016)
One, two! One, two! And through and through
The vorpal blade went snicker-snack!
He left it dead, and with its head
He went galumphing back. --Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass
"Mmm, not the darkness," Myrin murmured. "Don't cast it there." --Erik Scott de Bie, Shadowbane
* My character sheets (PFRPG, 3.5, and AE versions; not viewable in Internet Explorer)
* Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Reference Document (PFRPG OGL Rules)
* The Hypertext d20 SRD (3.5 OGL Rules)
* 3.5 D&D Archives
My game design work:
* Heroes of the Jade Oath (PFRPG, conversion; Rite Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 1: Cantrips & Orisons (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Compendium Arcanum Volume 2: 1st-Level Spells (PFRPG, designer; d20pfsrd.com Publishing)
* Martial Arts Guidebook (forthcoming) (PFRPG, designer; Rite Publishing)
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How up to date are you with reading FR novels?
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