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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 08:38:35
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Just found this over at WotC!
Mentions of two new FR authors, picked from finalists of the "novel call" which was won by Kameron M Franklin (Maiden of Pain author).
States that Erik Scott de Bie will be writing Ghostwalker (Fighters Series, book 4) and James P. Davis will be writing Bloodwalk (Wizards series, book 3).
How about letting us know what book ONE is in Fighters?! 
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Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 11:57:14
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It also sounds like theres going to be 2 "Realms of Dragons" books
"In September of 2005, Kameron, Erik, and James will join a select group of even more new authors in a second volume of the Realms of the Dragons anthology. This collection will showcase eleven authors who will be making their Forgotten Realms novel debuts in 2005 and beyond." |
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Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 16:56:22
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Originally posted by Dargoth
It also sounds like theres going to be 2 "Realms of Dragons" books
I believe someone already mentioned that on the boards. Although I can't recall which thread, so I could be mistaken. Regardless, thanks for this information Rad. |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 17:18:07
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| I mentioned it over in my "author's" thread. :) |
"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." --Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 17:24:38
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Originally posted by Kameron M. Franklin
I mentioned it over in my "author's" thread. :)
Good. Nice to see senility hasn't set in yet. Now, what were we talking about? |
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Elmonster
Acolyte
Russia
49 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 18:53:23
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| That's strange - Fighters and Wizards Series book 3 and 4 are announced, but nothing is said about books 1 and 2 |
I wished on the seven sisters
Bring me the wisdom of the age
All that's locked within the book of secrets
I longed for the knowledge of the sage...
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 19:24:37
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| Murray mentioned he is writing one of the Fighters books. He may have said something about the other two in his thread as well, but I can't recall. |
"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." --Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2004 : 20:21:22
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Originally posted by Kameron M. Franklin
Murray mentioned he is writing one of the Fighters books. He may have said something about the other two in his thread as well, but I can't recall.
My book, Son of Thunder, is Fighers 3. Fighters 2 is Master of Chains by Jess Lebow, and the first I know the title but not the author. I don't know if I should say it, but somebody else accurately came up with it a while back on some thread or another. |
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Darth KTrava
Learned Scribe
USA
172 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2004 : 01:43:18
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Why? Is Book 1 such a secret that even the title cannot be mentioned?  That's odd to mention the titles and authors of the 2-4th books but not the first.... ::puzzled:: |
Evil will be dealt with swiftly as it is my duty to remove such evil from my presence.
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2004 : 02:33:17
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| 'Tis all a grand mystery... I wonder if WotC is shrouding the novel in secrecy to make it seem more interesting... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2004 : 13:19:47
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| Just to be clear, I'm aware of no attempt to hide the title of Fighters #1. I'm not saying it just because it was told to me by the editorial staff in confidence. Many of you will definitely be pleased to hear it. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31 Mar 2004 : 13:32:31
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Just to be clear, I'm aware of no attempt to hide the title of Fighters #1. I'm not saying it just because it was told to me by the editorial staff in confidence. Many of you will definitely be pleased to hear it.
Dont worry, WotC have always been very slap-dash with informing fans of their products about upcoming releases and other such details. After all, new releases appear on numerous locations on the Web a good few months before the online WotC catalog lists them! |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2004 : 14:03:36
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Originally posted by Rad
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Just to be clear, I'm aware of no attempt to hide the title of Fighters #1. I'm not saying it just because it was told to me by the editorial staff in confidence. Many of you will definitely be pleased to hear it.
Dont worry, WotC have always been very slap-dash with informing fans of their products about upcoming releases and other such details. After all, new releases appear on numerous locations on the Web a good few months before the online WotC catalog lists them!
Well, I've kind of already given it away, haven't I? I noted that somebody on these boards accurately reported it as a rumour. Surely somebody remembers. |
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Zacas
Learned Scribe
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2004 : 16:46:15
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| Someone mentioned they thought they heard about one of the novels being "Bladesinger" |
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation.
I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here.
People like you are the reason people like me are on medication. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2004 : 17:18:01
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Well, I've kind of already given it away, haven't I? I noted that somebody on these boards accurately reported it as a rumour. Surely somebody remembers.
You're starting to sound like a Faerun version of a National Enquirer reporter.
"A certain prominent somebody from the Purple Dragon nation was spotted canoodling with a a powerful and popular Northern mage. I don't want to give away too much, but my inside sources tell me they were seen inside several jewelry shops. I'm Murray Leeder and I'll be back next week with a new column reporting Britney's Waterdeep visit and the wild activities that went on behind some closed Festhall doors." |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2004 : 17:19:22
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Originally posted by Zacas
Someone mentioned they thought they heard about one of the novels being "Bladesinger"
What's a bladesinger?
and seriously, what is the estimated release date for this first mystery novel in the figher series? |
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Zacas
Learned Scribe
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 04:51:34
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| Bladesinger... hmm... Elven Song-warrior? I'm too lazy to go get my FRCS book... but to me they're similar to a bard as they use songs (mainly voice) as they're swinging their swords... :P someone else like Sage or Booky can probably be better at quoting their infinite wisdom... on all things FR.. |
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation.
I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here.
People like you are the reason people like me are on medication. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 05:13:33
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Originally posted by Zacas
Bladesinger... hmm... Elven Song-warrior? I'm too lazy to go get my FRCS book... but to me they're similar to a bard as they use songs (mainly voice) as they're swinging their swords... :P someone else like Sage or Booky can probably be better at quoting their infinite wisdom... on all things FR..
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Tome and Blood, Races of Faerun, Complete Warrior...take your pick...
Bladesingers are elves who have blended art, swordplay, and arcane magic into a harmonious whole. In battle, a bladesinger's lithe movements and subtle tactics are beautiful, belying their deadly martial efficiency.
A note on game stats: Bladesingers are elven fighter/mages(generally). They gain various "songs" as they increase in bladesinger level; these songs are combat-related extraordinary abilities, that represent the various advances the bladesinger has made in their style. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 05:36:51
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| Didn't they first appear in The Complete Book of Elves? |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 05:40:24
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| Yes, and I would have posted a good chunk of what is there, except that I don't have a copy at hand. Seriously, though, quite a bit of the bladesinger text hasn't changed since Tome and Blood. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 05:51:19
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Originally posted by Arivia
Yes, and I would have posted a good chunk of what is there, except that I don't have a copy at hand.
Thought so, but wasn't sure. Thank you. My copy has vanished into the room of one of my players. Granted it was her book, but hey....should let me know you are going to take back books I think I can reference at a moment's notice. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 05:55:26
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by Arivia
Yes, and I would have posted a good chunk of what is there, except that I don't have a copy at hand.
Thought so, but wasn't sure. Thank you. My copy has vanished into the room of one of my players. Granted it was her book, but hey....should let me know you are going to take back books I think I can reference at a moment's notice.
No problem. I get what you mean, except I get the opposite side of the coin: I seem to be the only person who's ever bought a supplement in a few of my groups... |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 05:58:53
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Originally posted by Arivia
No problem. I get what you mean, except I get the opposite side of the coin: I seem to be the only person who's ever bought a supplement in a few of my groups...
Ick, sorry to hear that. What's the problem with the groups? Shortage of $$$? Or just players not as passionate about the Realms as you are? |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2004 : 06:04:46
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Players just not as passionate about the Realms as I am...or, for that matter, any supplement that has anything thought-provoking in it. Hmm...maybe a short description is in order...
1-Monstrous Player-Never, never plays a standard race, and quite frequently wants to play very exotic creatures.
2-Psionicist-Never plays a non-psionic character.
3-Just doesn't care-Just goes along with the flow. Other players do his characters for him and such...
Those are the real noticeables... |
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