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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 24 Aug 2015 :  17:40:03
                        
                        
                 
                        
                        
                      
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                       Well met, all,
  Every year, the Dungeons & Dragons team gets together for a full weekend marathon D&D session (total 56 hours of solid gaming) in order to support Extra-Life, an organization to benefit sick kids.
  I'm participating this year, and I need your help to 1) develop the character I'll use during the game, and 2) unlock the super ultimate prize: a brand-new Shadowbane short story.
  That's right. SHADOWBANE. A brand-new story, set in Westgate in the interim period between Eye of Justice and Kingdom of Night, the (eventually) forthcoming fourth novel.
  How to help? It's easy: go to my page, read over the character options, click "Support Me," and donate. All donations 100% tax deductible, and it supports a really cool cause (gaming to help kids)! And if you feel so inclined, tell your friends! Know someone who likes Shadowbane? This is your opportunity.
  Here's my page: http://www.extra-life.org/participant/ESdB
  You'll also find several other Realms stars on the D&D Extra-Life team, like Erin Evans and Susan Morris.
  Let's do this!
  Cheers, Erik
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                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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 2015  19:08:57
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                 Jeremy Grenemyer 
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                       Posted - 24 Aug 2015 :  19:49:40
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Just donated $15. 
  Forgot to mention your character's power: Arcane Wellspring of ABSOLUTE POWER! +1 spell slot (level equal to donation divided by 10).
  Good luck. I hope this gets fully funded. | 
                     
                    
                        Look for me and my content at EN World (user name: sanishiver). | 
                     
                    
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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 24 Aug 2015 :  21:21:14
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Also, there will be opportunities to influence the story itself as well.
  Check back!
  Cheers | 
                     
                    
                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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" | 
                     
                    
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                 Caolin 
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                       Posted - 24 Aug 2015 :  22:01:54
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      |  Done.  So stoked!! | 
                     
                    
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                 Jeremy Grenemyer 
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                       Posted - 24 Aug 2015 :  22:55:44
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      |  One fifth of the way there. | 
                     
                    
                        Look for me and my content at EN World (user name: sanishiver). | 
                     
                    
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                 BenN 
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                       Posted - 25 Aug 2015 :  00:53:29
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      |  $50 on its way. Thanks for doing this, Erik! | 
                     
                    
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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 26 Aug 2015 :  04:29:18
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Thanks all! Your generosity toward sick kids, and toward keeping my character alive, AND toward unlocking a new Shadowbane story has been very well received.
  I am currently at $200, which is 40% of my goal!
  If you haven't already donated, give my page a look: http://www.extra-life.org/participant/ESdB
  Tell your friends about my campaign! Hit up your gaming group! Post on Social Media! The more I raise, the more likely I can write the story, and the longer it will be.  
  Cheers | 
                     
                    
                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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" | 
                     
                    
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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 27 Aug 2015 :  22:00:28
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Holy Updates, Bane-Man!
  There is now an option to shape the SHADOWBANE story I'm going to write, as follows:
  If you donate $40 or more to my campaign, I will name a character, setting, or item in your honor in the story (assuming you want such a prize). This is in addition to any character development prize you select from the above.  
  Cheers | 
                     
                    
                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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" | 
                     
                    
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                 BenN 
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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 31 Aug 2015 :  17:55:40
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Here's an update, friends!
  I'm at 58% of my goal for helping kids through gaming--and toward writing a new SHADOWBANE story!
  http://www.extra-life.org/participant/ESdB
  Check it out and help me out if you can! Tell your friends!
  Cheers | 
                     
                    
                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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" | 
                     
                    
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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 09 Sep 2015 :  16:22:56
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Bump!
  We're at $390 (78%), but that means the story is still $110 away!
  Tell your friends! Hit up your gaming group! Demand SHADOWBANE!  
  Cheers | 
                     
                    
                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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" | 
                     
                    
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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 10 Sep 2015 :  23:55:40
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       An update!
  I hit my goal of $500, meaning the story *is* happening! Yes! We did it. You guys are awesome.  
  The more donations that come in, however, the longer the story will be, and I'll be consulting anyone who pledges over a certain threshold about the contents! (Also, I will *only* be sending the completed story to people who back this campaign at $15 or more, so if you want some more SHADOWBANE, let's do this!)
  Also, help me survive the late night game!
  http://www.extra-life.org/participant/ESdB
  Cheers | 
                     
                    
                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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" | 
                     
                    
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                 Jeremy Grenemyer 
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                       Posted - 11 Sep 2015 :  00:43:49
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      |  Congratulations, Erik. | 
                     
                    
                        Look for me and my content at EN World (user name: sanishiver). | 
                     
                    
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                 BenN 
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                       Posted - 11 Sep 2015 :  01:20:13
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Awesome!   | 
                     
                    
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                 Irennan 
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                       Posted - 11 Sep 2015 :  01:47:03
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      | Congratulations! | 
                     
                    
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                       Posted - 11 Sep 2015 :  10:04:14
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      |  Indeed, good news! | 
                     
                    
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                 lsls 
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                       Posted - 14 Sep 2015 :  05:52:37
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Congratulations,Erik.and when can we expect your Kingdom of Night? 
 
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                 Malaugryn 
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                       Posted - 17 Sep 2015 :  13:58:03
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      |  YAY!!!! I love Shadowbane, he is one of my favourite characters in Realms! | 
                     
                    
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                 Erik Scott de Bie 
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                       Posted - 27 Sep 2015 :  04:58:21
                        
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                       Last week to get on this! Currently it's going to be a little over 6,000 words.
  The story will be an exclusive, only sent to those who contribute at least $10 to the campaign. 
  Not too much for a piece of history, is it?
  Cheers | 
                     
                    
                        Erik Scott de Bie
  'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
  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" | 
                     
                    
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                 BenN 
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                 Fellfire 
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                       Posted - 27 Nov 2015 :  03:41:08
                        
                 
                        
                      
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                      |  I have been away from the Keep for a while because of well... life (school, work, women). I am upset I missed out on this. Do I have any recourse? One question I would really like you to answer is does this short feature Ilira? I find her far more interesting than Shadowbane. | 
                     
                    
                        Misanthorpe
  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
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