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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
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 Posted - 05 Oct 2017 : 14:21:01
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Well met, everyone! I am the host of a relatively new podcast called Reading the Realms. We are a book club podcast that is reading the novels in publication order and then discussing them on the show. Our most recent episode covers Azure Bonds and I will provide a link below to the SoundCloud page so that you can have a listen. We are also available on iTunes/apple podcasts and google play podcasts.
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-5-azure-bonds
We are by no means experts when it comes to realmslore, just longtime fans of the books and the setting, So please forgive our less than comprehensive knowledge of characters and history.
The goal with this monthly show is to create a book club style format with listeners reading along and sending in their thoughts, opinions, and any fun lore so that we can read it out and discuss it on the show in talkback episodes. You can email us at readingtherealms@gmail.com and we are also on twitter: @ReadingFR
So I hope you will listen, enjoy, and join us on our journey!
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1271 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2017 : 00:27:06
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| Subscribed on Google Play! Looking forward to listening as I drive about this Material Plane. |
- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2017 : 13:36:43
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Originally posted by ReadingTheRealms
Well met, everyone! I am the host of a relatively new podcast called Reading the Realms. We are a book club podcast that is reading the novels in publication order and then discussing them on the show. Our most recent episode covers Azure Bonds and I will provide a link below to the SoundCloud page so that you can have a listen. We are also available on iTunes/apple podcasts and google play podcasts.
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-5-azure-bonds
We are by no means experts when it comes to realmslore, just longtime fans of the books and the setting, So please forgive our less than comprehensive knowledge of characters and history.
The goal with this monthly show is to create a book club style format with listeners reading along and sending in their thoughts, opinions, and any fun lore so that we can read it out and discuss it on the show in talkback episodes. You can email us at readingtherealms@gmail.com and we are also on twitter: @ReadingFR
So I hope you will listen, enjoy, and join us on our journey!
I came across it little while back and have already listened to a few. It's great fun, covering novels I read when I was much younger (Azure Bonds was the first Realms novel I ever read, I think, sometime in the early 1990s) and have nostalgia for but am unlikely to reread soon. The commentary is eloquent and entertaining from what I've heard. Hope you get to my fiction at some point (though I doubt it will be any time soon!). |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2017 : 14:44:49
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Originally posted by Delwa
Subscribed on Google Play! Looking forward to listening as I drive about this Material Plane.
Hey thanks for subscribing! It's good for long drives as they tend to be long episodes. |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2017 : 14:47:09
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
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Originally posted by ReadingTheRealms
Well met, everyone! I am the host of a relatively new podcast called Reading the Realms. We are a book club podcast that is reading the novels in publication order and then discussing them on the show. Our most recent episode covers Azure Bonds and I will provide a link below to the SoundCloud page so that you can have a listen. We are also available on iTunes/apple podcasts and google play podcasts.
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-5-azure-bonds
We are by no means experts when it comes to realmslore, just longtime fans of the books and the setting, So please forgive our less than comprehensive knowledge of characters and history.
The goal with this monthly show is to create a book club style format with listeners reading along and sending in their thoughts, opinions, and any fun lore so that we can read it out and discuss it on the show in talkback episodes. You can email us at readingtherealms@gmail.com and we are also on twitter: @ReadingFR
So I hope you will listen, enjoy, and join us on our journey!
I came across it little while back and have already listened to a few. It's great fun, covering novels I read when I was much younger (Azure Bonds was the first Realms novel I ever read, I think, sometime in the early 1990s) and have nostalgia for but am unlikely to reread soon. The commentary is eloquent and entertaining from what I've heard. Hope you get to my fiction at some point (though I doubt it will be any time soon!).
Hi Murray, thank you so much for the kind words about the show! You're right, it may be some time before we get to your works, but may I keep you in mind for an author interview when we get there? |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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Murray Leeder
Forgotten Realms Author
Canada
228 Posts |
Posted - 06 Oct 2017 : 15:15:30
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Originally posted by ReadingTheRealms
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
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Originally posted by ReadingTheRealms
Well met, everyone! I am the host of a relatively new podcast called Reading the Realms. We are a book club podcast that is reading the novels in publication order and then discussing them on the show. Our most recent episode covers Azure Bonds and I will provide a link below to the SoundCloud page so that you can have a listen. We are also available on iTunes/apple podcasts and google play podcasts.
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-5-azure-bonds
We are by no means experts when it comes to realmslore, just longtime fans of the books and the setting, So please forgive our less than comprehensive knowledge of characters and history.
The goal with this monthly show is to create a book club style format with listeners reading along and sending in their thoughts, opinions, and any fun lore so that we can read it out and discuss it on the show in talkback episodes. You can email us at readingtherealms@gmail.com and we are also on twitter: @ReadingFR
So I hope you will listen, enjoy, and join us on our journey!
I came across it little while back and have already listened to a few. It's great fun, covering novels I read when I was much younger (Azure Bonds was the first Realms novel I ever read, I think, sometime in the early 1990s) and have nostalgia for but am unlikely to reread soon. The commentary is eloquent and entertaining from what I've heard. Hope you get to my fiction at some point (though I doubt it will be any time soon!).
Hi Murray, thank you so much for the kind words about the show! You're right, it may be some time before we get to your works, but may I keep you in mind for an author interview when we get there?
Count me in! |
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BountyHunter
Seeker
Canada
61 Posts |
Posted - 23 Oct 2017 : 23:32:56
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| It's about time somebody did this. Will definitely check it out. |
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Duneth Despana
Learned Scribe
Belgium
273 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2017 : 07:51:09
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| Excellent! I'll be reading along with the books I do have. Having great guests like Elaine on the show sounds truly promising! |
« There is no overriding « epic » in the Realms, but rather a large number of stories, adventures, and encounters going on all the time. [...]. Each creative mind adds to the base, creating, defining, and making their contribution to the rich diversity of the Realms. [...]. But Ed built the stage upon which all the plays are presented. Thanks Ed. » -FR Comic no.1
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 27 Oct 2017 : 00:31:15
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Count me in!
Me, too. I'd be happy to contribute to the project when you get to Elfshadow. |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2017 : 13:50:39
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Originally posted by Murray Leeder
Count me in!
Me, too. I'd be happy to contribute to the project when you get to Elfshadow.
Hi Elaine,
Thank you SO much for the offer! We will definitely be sure to reach out about an interview when we get to Elfshadow. |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 12 Nov 2017 : 14:32:51
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Hey folks, Episode 6 of the Reading the Realms podcast is out now! We cover the second book of the Iceland Dale Trilogy - Streams of Silver by R.A. Salvatore.
We're also still taking your thoughts and opinions for our next Reader's Circle episode too so if you want to chime in on Azure Bonds, Streams of Silver, or Darkwell, shoot us an email at readingtherealms@gmail.com and we'll read it on the show. You can find the podcast and subscribe to it on Apple iTunes Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud.
Episode 6 Link.
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-6-streams-of-silver
Happy Reading! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2018 : 19:35:08
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Hello everyone, Reading the Realms is back from a short hiatus and we have just put out Episode 7 - Darkwell. We close out the Moonshae Isles Trilogy with a discussion of Douglas Niles' third Realms novel. We are a little more critical of this entry, but also want to encourage everyone to write in - whether they agree or disagree with our assessment - and we'll read the responses out on our next 'Reader's Circle' episode, which is coming later this month. Please send any thoughts to readingtherealms@gmail.com We're also on twitter: @ReadingFR
You can find the show on Apple iTunes Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud.
Episode 7 Link:
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-7-darkwell
Happy Reading! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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BountyHunter
Seeker
Canada
61 Posts |
Posted - 08 Mar 2018 : 17:34:24
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Nice! I was wondering where you guys went.
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2018 : 14:16:40
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| If you ever want to have me on the show, please let me know. |
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Shadowsoul
Senior Scribe
Ireland
705 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2018 : 09:44:06
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| Hey lads! I know this may sound silly but would you ever consider reading the supplments? Loads of 2nd edition material to read. I've gone back to reading Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast and it's brilliant! |
“Fantasy is escapist, and that is its glory. If a soldier is imprisioned by the enemy, don't we consider it his duty to escape?. . .If we value the freedom of mind and soul, if we're partisans of liberty, then it's our plain duty to escape, and to take as many people with us as we can!”
#8213; J.R.R. Tolkien
*I endorse everything Dark Wizard says*. |
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Caolin
Senior Scribe
769 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2018 : 05:51:39
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| Sweet! I've been looking for something to listen to once I'm done with the latest Expanse novel. |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 16 Mar 2018 : 19:17:39
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
If you ever want to have me on the show, please let me know.
Hi Richard and thank you! That's very generous of you and we will absolutely take you up on that offer when we get to one of your books!
Thanks
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Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 16 Mar 2018 : 19:22:59
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Originally posted by Caolin
Sweet! I've been looking for something to listen to once I'm done with the latest Expanse novel.
We've considered it, but along with having to find and purchase all of the books, it would be more than a little overwhelming to have to cover all of the numerous FR supplements that have come out over the year's as well.
We are trying to pull in some outside info on deities, places, and characters when it calls for it, but that's about as far as we'll go into the deeper lore. HOWEVER, we do encourage listeners to send emails with more info on lore and backstory! We dedicate whole episodes to listener responses, so please if you want us to include some info by all means send us an email at readingtherealms@gmail.com with whatever you'd like us to talk about! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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Caolin
Senior Scribe
769 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2018 : 04:56:30
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| Hey I think the idea of doing a bookclub type podcast of the novels alone would be great. It's been 30 odd years since I've read some of the older tomes and I'd love to experience them again....yes I know I could read them myself but this sounds fun too! |
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Caolin
Senior Scribe
769 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2018 : 00:30:13
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Finally started listening to your podcast. So far I'm enjoying it greatly. I'm only onto the second episode so far with The Crystal Shard. I wanted to offer a correction though. You have been referring to Guenhwyvar as a male panther. But she's a female panther.
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Guenhwyvar
Good work so far!  |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2018 : 18:22:09
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Episode 8 of Reading the Realms, the Forgotten Realms book club podcast is finally here! We cover Shadowdale by Richard Awlinson aka Scott Ciencin, the first book of the all-important Avatar Trilogy.
Apologies for the bad audio quality, but we still have a spirited discussion and this episode shouldn't be missed! If we missed some important bit of lore or you have an opinion about these books, send us your thoughts on the Avatar Trilogy and all things Time of Troubles to readingtherealms@gmail.com. You can find the show on Apple iTunes Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud. Happy reading!
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-8-shadowdale |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2018 : 18:23:00
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Originally posted by Caolin
Finally started listening to your podcast. So far I'm enjoying it greatly. I'm only onto the second episode so far with The Crystal Shard. I wanted to offer a correction though. You have been referring to Guenhwyvar as a male panther. But she's a female panther.
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Guenhwyvar
Good work so far!
Duly noted, thanks for listening! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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goblins
Acolyte
15 Posts |
Posted - 06 May 2018 : 16:54:11
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| I enjoyed your Azure Bonds episode, thanks. |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 10 May 2018 : 19:54:08
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Originally posted by goblins
I enjoyed your Azure Bonds episode, thanks.
Thanks for listening, glad you liked it! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2018 : 22:29:12
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Episode 9 of Reading the Realms is here and we continue our summer read through of The Avatar Series with an in-depth discussion of Tantras by Richard Awlinson aka Scott Ciencin. Language warning for those with sensitive ears, the discussion gets pretty "lively" at certain points. If you want to send in your thoughts on Tantras or any of the first three Avatar books which cover the Time of Troubles, please email us at readingtherealms@gmail.com. We want to hear your thoughts and opinions and we'll read them out during our next Reader's Circle episode! We're also on Twitter: @ReadingFR
You can find Reading the Realms on iTunes Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud, or just click the link below.
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-9-tantras
Happy Reading! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2018 : 18:26:50
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Reading the Realms is back with our tenth episode! We round out the original Avatar Trilogy with a discussion of Waterdeep by Richard Awlinson (aka Troy Denning). We've had a lot of fun tackling the Time of Troubles over the course of this summer and now we want to hear from fans about all three novels: Shadowdale, Tantras, and Waterdeep. Please send your thoughts and opinions to readingtherealms@gmail.com and we will read them out on our next episode in August! In particular, we'd love to hear from folks who like/love this series.
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-10-waterdeep
As always, you can find the show on Apple iTunes Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud. You can reach us any time via email or on Twitter: @ReadingFR
Happy Reading! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 31 Aug 2018 : 19:30:39
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Reading the Realms presents our third Reader's Circle episode of listener responses and feedback for The Avatar Trilogy. This is a book club, so we love to hear our listeners thoughts and opinions on the books as well! This episode also includes a very special guest interview with James Lowder, who talks about his time at TSR and discusses the behind-the-scenes work that went into Shadowdale, Tantras, and Waterdeep. (As I'm sure everyone here already knows) Jim is the nicest guy and he was very generous with his time and stories. This was definitely our favorite episode to record so far.
You can find the podcast on Apple iTunes Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud. If you have any feedback, shoot us an email at readingtherealms@gmail.com. We're also on Twitter: @ReadingFR
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/readers-circle-3-feat-james-lowder
Thanks for listening and happy reading!
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Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2018 : 09:52:04
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Just listened to a few of the pods including the Avatar trilogy recap and James Lowder (who seems very nice especially given how you guys rightfully tore the series a new one over the editing/plots). It really was a disaster of a series, written by committee and with the plot and end out come shoe horned in by the edition change. I believe as editor, he should have spent more time talking to Ed about how Ed's characters and gods are motivated and should act. The residents of Shadowdale, in particular, from Storm to Mourngrym to the townsfolk all behaved like a lynch mob over innocent people who tried to save them?
Am I the only one who read Waterdeep (in the original trilogy days) and wondered why the hell Midnight went back for Sneakabout and didn't go back for Kelemvor? Didn't even mention how she had the power to go back and save his soul the same way? Eventually Kelemvor becomes the god of the dead about half a decade in the series later, but that ending when I read it as a teenager made me lol at how terribly it was written and ended.
Glad you guys keep references Azure Bonds as the gold standard for the Realms books (at the early onsent before Elfshadow which was almost as good in my books). Pity about the long hiatus but I am enjoying your pod!
Other minor comments - isn't it funny how we all have head pronounciations of the Realms worlds and when I hear people say some words "wrong" to me on your pod cast it drives me crazy even though your pronounciation is probably just as good as mine. The other is, I take for granted how much Realms knowledge I have and when you guys are podcasting and get the names confused of other lands or rulers/etc; I have to remember how long some of us at the Keep have been reading and studying the sourcebooks (decades) so someone new to the early novels and brought in after 4th edition wouldn't necessarily know so much about the OGB era. |
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Drizztsmanchild
Learned Scribe
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2018 : 04:49:13
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Just listened to a few of the pods including the Avatar trilogy recap and James Lowder (who seems very nice especially given how you guys rightfully tore the series a new one over the editing/plots). It really was a disaster of a series, written by committee and with the plot and end out come shoe horned in by the edition change. I believe as editor, he should have spent more time talking to Ed about how Ed's characters and gods are motivated and should act. The residents of Shadowdale, in particular, from Storm to Mourngrym to the townsfolk all behaved like a lynch mob over innocent people who tried to save them?
Am I the only one who read Waterdeep (in the original trilogy days) and wondered why the hell Midnight went back for Sneakabout and didn't go back for Kelemvor? Didn't even mention how she had the power to go back and save his soul the same way? Eventually Kelemvor becomes the god of the dead about half a decade in the series later, but that ending when I read it as a teenager made me lol at how terribly it was written and ended.
Glad you guys keep references Azure Bonds as the gold standard for the Realms books (at the early onsent before Elfshadow which was almost as good in my books). Pity about the long hiatus but I am enjoying your pod!
Other minor comments - isn't it funny how we all have head pronounciations of the Realms worlds and when I hear people say some words "wrong" to me on your pod cast it drives me crazy even though your pronounciation is probably just as good as mine. The other is, I take for granted how much Realms knowledge I have and when you guys are podcasting and get the names confused of other lands or rulers/etc; I have to remember how long some of us at the Keep have been reading and studying the sourcebooks (decades) so someone new to the early novels and brought in after 4th edition wouldn't necessarily know so much about the OGB era.
I thought it was because she couldnt find Kelemvor's soul because he was hidden by Mask in Godsbane? I could be mistaken about the part you are referencing,its been a looong time since I read that trilogy. |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2018 : 13:42:51
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| I think that was the retconned explanation of why she didn't do it at the end of Waterdeep, that trilogy was so bad I had no desire to read the 2 follow up novels at ALL. But in Waterdeep, as originally read, Kelemvor dies in the battle and there is no mention of Midnight going to get him...she only goes back for Sneakabout. |
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ReadingTheRealms
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2019 : 20:47:33
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Reading the Realms is back with our first episode of 2019! We discuss Pool of Radiance by James M Ward and Jane Cooper Hong. After a brief hiatus we’re happy to be back and talking about this fan-favorite Realms novel. We also touch briefly on the famous Gold Box game that inspired the book. You can find the podcast on SoundCloud, Apple iTunes Podcasts, and Google Play Podcasts. Or just click the link below:
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235/episode-11-pool-of-radiance
As always, if there’s any interesting info we missed or if you just want to write in with your opinion on PoR, The Halfling’s Gem (our next book), or The Wyvern’s Spur (the one after) shoot us an email at readingtherealms@gmail.com and we’d love to read it out on the show. We’re also on Twitter @ReadingFR.
Thanks for listening and happy reading! |
Co-Host of Reading The Realms: A Forgotten Realms Book Club Podcast
Find us on iTunes, Google Play Podcasts, and SoundCloud
https://soundcloud.com/user-538023235 |
Edited by - ReadingTheRealms on 12 Feb 2019 20:48:17 |
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