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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
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 Posted - 10 Nov 2007 : 20:43:39
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Hi, HawkinstheDM. I have all Eytan articles well printed and stocked in my Realmstuff.  |
Dwarf, DM, husband, and proud of this! :P
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Lewton
Acolyte
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2007 : 21:14:49
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| Just finished The Orc King, if you can make it through the first 100 pages or so, not bad. Just started Stardeep. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2007 : 00:28:52
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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?
Yes, very. I found them to be real page-turners. |
"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."
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2007 : 14:14:38
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Well, thanks Jorkens, Ryno and Xysma! 
I will buy the books next week
Letīs see how evil ideas they will spark in my DMing mind.  |
Dwarf, DM, husband, and proud of this! :P
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 12 Nov 2007 : 01:16:00
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You're welcome.
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Originally posted by Xysma
As did I. It made me want to play a psionic character. I didn't do it, but I thought about it, which actually says something.
Yes, I wasn't interested in psionics at all...until reading those 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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koz
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2007 : 05:03:20
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| I just finished The Magehound. As I stated before I was a little hesitant because of my lack of knowledge with Halruaa. That being said, I must agree with Rinonalyrna and Xysma. This was a wonderfully written book. It has great visual storytelling and really teaches a lot about the locale and it's inhabitants without feeling like it is being forced on the reader. I have always liked Elaine's writing style. It is a shame that this series has gone out of print. This is a great story from a great author. Next up for me is Escape from Undermountain. I have noticed that it has gotten very mixed reviews. I have read some of Mark Anthony's Last Rune series as well as The Crypt of the Shadowking and thought both were really well written. I'm hoping this lives up to those standards. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 13 Nov 2007 : 15:20:03
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| I finished The Alabaster Staff and what a cool idea *spoiler* (highlight to read) with the priest of Gilgeam hiding away his body for all those years and then animating the corpse. For a second there at the end, when Demok was talking to Tiglath, I thought Kersyn had died in the fight, I was heartbroken. I am now on to The Nether Scroll, I know I keep saying The Orc King is next, I just can't get back into it. |
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koz
Seeker
USA
68 Posts |
Posted - 16 Nov 2007 : 09:34:22
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I just finished Escape from Undermountain. While I can understand some of the criticisms it has received, I must say that I enjoyed it overall. The writing style made it a very quick read. Since it takes place mostly in Undermountain maybe it should be made an honorary member of the Dungeons series. There was one scene towards the end that reminded me of another book I have read. I don't want to give too much away but it involves a "gameboard". I think the other book was an early Salvatore novel but I'm not sure. Next up is Evermeet. |
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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2007 : 07:56:28
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| Just finished "The Druid Queen" next up is "Soldiers of Ice". I've got to say that I enjoyed TDQ for the most part, however I thought that it ended abruptly - did anyone else get this feeling? |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2007 : 17:15:48
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| Just finished the Maztica Trilogy and started the Last Mythal Trilogy. After that I will be reading the Cloakmaster Cycle (which includes at least one book that takes place in the Realms). |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2007 : 01:22:49
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I just finished "Soldiers of Ice" yesterday, and not to spoil anything, but I did not like the portrayal of the characters in this book. Let me know what you think.
This week I also read Passage to Dawn, The Silent Blade, Horselords, The Ring of Winter, and I am working on Dragonwall. (We had a few days off for the holiday)
I plan on reading the Druidhome Trilogy next. |
Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2007 : 08:30:14
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Purely by coincidence, I also finished "Soldiers of Ice" yesterday! . I've got to say that I actually enjoyed the novel quite a bit - but in saying that, the first 7 Harpers Series has been quite good (the weakest being "Red Magic" IMHO.).
Next on the list is "Pool of Twilight" - yes folks, I'm doing the trifecta of the "Pools" series in 1 year and I know the risks to my reading health which may eventuate from such a daring task!
SPOILER ALERT!
Brynweir - what didn't you like about the character portray in SoI? I thought they were reasonable on the whole with the exception possibly of Vreesar.
Btw - does Martine appear in any other FR books - does anyone know? |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 27 Nov 2007 : 10:46:54
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| I like the book and the portrayal of the characters. As far as I know there are unfortunately no other Realms stories featuring Martine. |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2007 : 02:25:28
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Spoiler Alert!
I am not sure really why I did not like them.
Martine in particular seemed strange to me. She wanted to do things right, but then she only partially completes her mission and wants to walk away. I just don't think that anyone who wanted to be a Harper could see that Vreeser was wandering around and just walk away and not even think to try to stop him. She also seemed to react oddly to others. She hardly showed any attachment to people/ animals that she should feel strongly for, but then she overreacted about people she just met. She didn't trust those she should and trusted too easily those she should not.
I also did not like the end and her new traveling companion. I just do not see it working out that way. Just MO.
I did, however, like the book overall and I thought it was a very creative and well done story. Definitely worth the read. |
Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2007 : 02:34:47
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Just finished Dragonwall - Book 2 in the Empires Trilogy - and I am impressed.
I have really enjoyed both Horselords and Dragonwall. Though they are by different authors, I would not have suspected it. The stories seem to mesh really well and I love the characters - they are well developed IMO and seem like real people. Although David Cook wrote both Horselords and Soldiers of Ice (which I just kind of bashed) it seems a completely different writing style. If I had not looked at the cover I would never have guessed it was the same author. I am glad that I found these two books at the used book store and I can't wait to find book three.
If anyone else has read these books let me know what you think - no spoilers on Crusade please. |
Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2007 : 06:53:51
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Originally posted by Brynweir
Spoiler Alert!
I am not sure really why I did not like them.
Martine in particular seemed strange to me. She wanted to do things right, but then she only partially completes her mission and wants to walk away. I just don't think that anyone who wanted to be a Harper could see that Vreeser was wandering around and just walk away and not even think to try to stop him. She also seemed to react oddly to others. She hardly showed any attachment to people/ animals that she should feel strongly for, but then she overreacted about people she just met. She didn't trust those she should and trusted too easily those she should not.
I also did not like the end and her new traveling companion. I just do not see it working out that way. Just MO.
I did, however, like the book overall and I thought it was a very creative and well done story. Definitely worth the read.
I think the more or less bungling and in many ways socially inept traits in Martine was what I liked. It is at times refreshing to see a character like that. This is not a person with a bright and glorious future among the Harpers.
As for the ending; you might be right about it developing a bit to smoothly, but I liked the gnoll so I am happy with it. |
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Nimriel
Seeker
Sweden
51 Posts |
Posted - 02 Dec 2007 : 22:22:51
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| I've read most new novels but I'm still trying to get hold of many of the older ones(especially Finders Stone Trilogy and the other Alias book's). |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 02 Dec 2007 : 23:11:17
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| I got lucky and found the second and third books to Finder's Stone Saturday at the used book store. Good luck with your search. |
Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 07 Dec 2007 : 17:22:11
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Now reading "Neversfall" by Ed Gentry and so far it is fantastic!
This will be the 50th Forgotten Realms novel I have read.
I have 16 more on my shelf waiting to be read. Not sure which is the next one I will jump into. |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 07 Dec 2007 : 18:41:58
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| Finished Last Mythal trilogy on Saturday, read first novel of the Cloakmaster cycle (set on Krynn) and am now reading the second novel which is the only one that journeys to Toril. After I am finished with all six of the Cloakmaster books, I will probably read Elminster's Daughter (finishing the Elminster and Cormyr series simultaneously ). I am also looking forward to buying and reading Stardeep in the near future. |
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Lewton
Acolyte
USA
32 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2007 : 15:31:42
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| Finished Neversfall. Really enjoyed it. Looking forward to reading Ed Gentry again. Went throught my Realms books to make a list, out of all of them, missing 2. Figures.... getting ready to start Crypt of the Moaning Diamond. I always want to go back and read some of the older ones again, but just seem to keep picking up the new ones. So many books, not enough time. |
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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2007 : 22:49:44
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Finished "Pool of Twilight" which was better than the rest of the series on average (and this is not saying much if you've read the series!).
Also finished "Elfsong" which I thought was superb - I enjoyed the whole novel in entirety - well written, enjoyable story/plot, a great romp generally - and no absurd victories over ridiculous odds cf. "The Siege" for instance. Didn't have much of Arilyn in there but that's ok - made up for it with Elaith/Danilo, Khelben, Lady Thione and even Vartain It's a good read for those interested in Waterdeep too esp. with reference to the Lords! On the whole I thought it was an improvement on "Elfshadow" - I'm looking forward to my next book by this author.
Next on the shelf is "Crown of Fire". |
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Brynweir
Senior Scribe
USA
436 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2007 : 23:00:51
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| Glad to hear it was good because Elfsong is the next book on my list. |
Anyone who likes to read something that's really dark and gritty and completely awesome ought to read The Night Angel Trilogy by Brent Weeks. You can check out a little taste at www.BrentWeeks.com I should probably warn you, though, that it is definitely not PG-13 :-D
He also started a new Trilogy with Black Prism, which may even surpass the Night Angel Trilogy in its awesomeness.
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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 00:27:00
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Originally posted by Brynweir
Glad to hear it was good because Elfsong is the next book on my list.
Well it comes down to a situation of personal taste - I enjoyed it alot. I think it had a lot of great qualities as a novel but others would prefer other types of FR novels more. I hope you enjoy it - let me know. |
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sirreus
Learned Scribe
USA
118 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2007 : 03:59:22
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that entire series is wonderful; though i think the mage hound trilogy and the starlight series, with liriel, show her (ms cunningham) genius. neither of you will be disappointed, as you continue on. remember to check the best of... series for the shorts.
ps i dig that quote brynweir |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 11 Dec 2007 : 03:13:29
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Finished Neversfall and really enjoyed it. I posted a review at amazon.com if anyone is interested:
Here
Mod Edit: Shortened the link.
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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2007 : 00:23:13
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| Finished "Crown of Fire". It was an interesting novel and a good romp to boot - but, and my main gripe was that it seemed like a continual series of running battles with slight variations. Did anyone else get that feeling from this? |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2007 : 01:01:12
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Originally posted by Theophilus
Finished "Crown of Fire". It was an interesting novel and a good romp to boot - but, and my main gripe was that it seemed like a continual series of running battles with slight variations. Did anyone else get that feeling from this?
Yes.
I love Greenwood's work, and I loved Spellfire, but the last two books in Shandril's Saga felt repetitive to me. Although, there were some very memorable scenes in Crown of Fire (and, for that matter, Hand of Fire) such as the Hidden House 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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Theophilus
Learned Scribe
Australia
143 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2007 : 01:22:15
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Theophilus
Finished "Crown of Fire". It was an interesting novel and a good romp to boot - but, and my main gripe was that it seemed like a continual series of running battles with slight variations. Did anyone else get that feeling from this?
Yes.
I love Greenwood's work, and I loved Spellfire, but the last two books in Shandril's Saga felt repetitive to me. Although, there were some very memorable scenes in Crown of Fire (and, for that matter, Hand of Fire) such as the Hidden House scenes.
I haven't read "Hand of Fire" yet but I did enjoy both "Spellfire" and "Crown of Fire". They are enjoyable tales but, for me at least, a little bit too much emphasis on the combat. The only other thing which I find a little irksome is that the villains hardly ever pull off similar feats as the heroes - how many times can Mirt (or Storm etc) throw a sword and strike down an enemy but not once can a villian do the same??? Overall though both are great romps and a lot of fun. |
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