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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 05 Nov 2004 : 16:15:50
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Originally posted by Zyx
OK, since none of my fellows wants to be the cheesy self-promoter, I'll take one for the team:
Oh, I quite approve of self-promoting. 
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How about Realms of the Dragons II? Sure, it's an anthology and not a novel, but it features the largest collection of "new blood" in the Realms since... well, ever, if I'm not mistaken.
If it's anything like the first anthology, I am eagerly looking forward to the release.
Apologies for not putting it on the list, but I simply ran out of room.  |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2004 : 16:33:30
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Originally posted by Zyx
OK, since none of my fellows wants to be the cheesy self-promoter, I'll take one for the team:
Heh, I figured I already used my "cheesy self-promotion" spell-like ability and needed to rest a while before I could do so again. That said, don't forget that RotD2 will also contain a preview chapter from Maiden.  |
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Elmonster
Acolyte
Russia
49 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2004 : 20:01:27
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Since i've enjoyed every book by Greenwood and Cunningham, i'am waiting for City of Splendor's.
The real thing that disappoints me greatle is that 2005 FR literature list doesn't look very impressive. And most novels are part of some series which i havent started reading yet... |
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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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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2004 : 20:09:28
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Originally posted by Elmonster
The real thing that disappoints me greatle is that 2005 FR literature list doesn't look very impressive.
What could be included to the list that would make it impressive to you? |
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2004 : 08:24:52
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| Yes, I agree with most of the scribes here Sirius that you've chosen a tricky poll to begin with. I was at a loss at who to pick (it's especially difficult when you've only read up to book 3 in WOTSQ and still waiting for the ruby gardian to come out), I enjoyed reading the Everis Cale and Year of the Rogue Dragons triologies so far but I was more taken in with the WOTSQ and Sapphire Cresent novels. I haven't heard of City of Splendors and loathe to start a new series ontop of my ever-growing list of series I'm inbetween reading so I had given the Last Mythal series a miss. Hmm...tis a hard choice indeed. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 06 Nov 2004 : 09:45:52
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Originally posted by Lina
Yes, I agree with most of the scribes here Sirius that you've chosen a tricky poll to begin with. I was at a loss at who to pick (it's especially difficult when you've only read up to book 3 in WOTSQ and still waiting for the ruby gardian to come out), I enjoyed reading the Everis Cale and Year of the Rogue Dragons triologies so far but I was more taken in with the WOTSQ and Sapphire Cresent novels. I haven't heard of City of Splendors and loathe to start a new series ontop of my ever-growing list of series I'm inbetween reading so I had given the Last Mythal series a miss. Hmm...tis a hard choice indeed.
As I said in my most recent PM to you, Lina... just allow me some time to settle-in to my new place, and I'll see what I can do about bringing you up to speed on all the Realms fiction...  .
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Elmonster
Acolyte
Russia
49 Posts |
Posted - 07 Nov 2004 : 06:31:17
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What could be included to the list that would make it impressive to you?
I don't really know. But only one novel that is not in a series... |
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...
Fires at Midnight, Blackmore's Night |
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Enialus Meliamne
Acolyte
Portugal
43 Posts |
Posted - 26 Nov 2004 : 22:13:58
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| I will be honest and state that sadly, I have only read one of the books relating to this topic. I finished Rage will recently deployed to Iraq, and I have to say, what a way to escape for a while. Great story line, and the concept of a half golem was made believeable. I also strongly liked the Ice Dwarven ranger. Good stuff, so my vote would be part two of the Year of the Rogue Dragons. That being said, I WILL be reading a good many of these trilogies in the future, as I am totally hooked on FR. |
Unashamed RAS fan.
Unashamed fan of THE Drow Elf Ranger.
Reader of any author in FR who entertains or weaves a good yarn.
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Kiralari
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 28 Apr 2005 : 02:57:32
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| I simply HAD to go with Ressurection. I mean, the series is ending! Come on....I just can't wait to see what all's gonna happen... |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
131 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2005 : 15:16:43
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| Waterdeep...Elaine and Ed working together! That's got to be a masterpiece |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2005 : 12:49:05
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Originally posted by Enialus Meliamne
I will be honest and state that sadly, I have only read one of the books relating to this topic. I finished Rage will recently deployed to Iraq, and I have to say, what a way to escape for a while. Great story line, and the concept of a half golem was made believeable. I also strongly liked the Ice Dwarven ranger. Good stuff, so my vote would be part two of the Year of the Rogue Dragons. That being said, I WILL be reading a good many of these trilogies in the future, as I am totally hooked on FR.
Good luck in Iraq Enialus, and I concur, the Rage was awesome. |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Krafus
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 May 2005 : 13:50:38
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| With Resurrection and me knowing its contents by the time of this post, I voted for Farthest Reach. I was impressed with Forsaken House (its only downside being that I thought the main protagonist's personality too bland), and it seems Farthest Reach will feature one of my favorite Realms locations, Myth Drannor. |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 May 2005 : 14:24:16
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Originally posted by Krafus
With Resurrection and me knowing its contents by the time of this post, I voted for Farthest Reach. I was impressed with Forsaken House (its only downside being that I thought the main protagonist's personality too bland), and it seems Farthest Reach will feature one of my favorite Realms locations, Myth Drannor.
Is Forsaken House also written by Richard Baker? |
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Krafus
Learned Scribe
246 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2005 : 15:47:16
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Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
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Originally posted by Krafus
With Resurrection and me knowing its contents by the time of this post, I voted for Farthest Reach. I was impressed with Forsaken House (its only downside being that I thought the main protagonist's personality too bland), and it seems Farthest Reach will feature one of my favorite Realms locations, Myth Drannor.
Is Forsaken House also written by Richard Baker?
Yup. Farthest Reach is the sequel to Forsaken House, and the second book in the Last Mythal trilogy. |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 May 2005 : 15:50:30
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| Which era does it cover? The assault on Myth Drannor? Or way past that? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 01 May 2005 : 16:02:16
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Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
Which era does it cover? The assault on Myth Drannor? Or way past that?
'Tis set in present-day. The FR people very rarely delve into the past with novels. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 01 May 2005 : 16:14:58
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
Which era does it cover? The assault on Myth Drannor? Or way past that?
'Tis set in present-day. The FR people very rarely delve into the past with novels.
1374 to be exact. :) |
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Rudar Dimble
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 May 2005 : 16:20:13
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
Which era does it cover? The assault on Myth Drannor? Or way past that?
'Tis set in present-day. The FR people very rarely delve into the past with novels.
Because they are bounded by the events that occured back then? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2005 : 17:31:50
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Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Rudar Dimble
Which era does it cover? The assault on Myth Drannor? Or way past that?
'Tis set in present-day. The FR people very rarely delve into the past with novels.
Because they are bounded by the events that occured back then?
I think it's because most people are interested in seeing the setting move forward, and because moving forward makes it easier to avoid continuity errors...
I, for one, got bored with another D&D setting because they did two big events in modern day, and then cranked out book after book that dealt with something in the past. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2005 : 18:01:52
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I think it's because most people are interested in seeing the setting move forward, and because moving forward makes it easier to avoid continuity errors...
While there are a few characters that I'd love to see a novel focus on regarding their past, I'm overall happy the new novels are moving forward in the timeline. One possible option is for WOTC to continue to have some short stories within anthologies focus on past events. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 04 May 2005 : 01:07:39
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Wow, this is an old thread.
"Which upcoming Forgotten Realms novel scheduled for a 2005 release are you looking forward to the most?"
Um. . . Ghostwalker? Yeah!
Actually, from the list, I'm most looking forward to The Farthest Reach. Not only is Richard awesome, but apparently it contains -- you guessed it -- the zhents. Sweet.
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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" |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 04 May 2005 : 01:51:00
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Actually, from the list, I'm most looking forward to The Farthest Reach. Not only is Richard awesome, but apparently it contains -- you guessed it -- the zhents. Sweet.
That revelation did surprise me a bit. That is going to be one crowded novel with all the groups possibly involved in the events within. |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 05 May 2005 : 12:46:20
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| Greetings to all forum members, can I know a little bit more about the coming Novel called The Farthest Reach such as the background of the story and the release date? |
We have fostered trust, recruited loyalty, and gathered the faithful. We have trained thousands. Our legions can cover the land, fill the sky and travel through the darkness. We can hunt any and all that would deny our heritage. Now is our time, now is the time of the Dark Reign(Rain) of the Empire of Shadows.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2005 : 14:41:06
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Originally posted by Shadovar
Greetings to all forum members, can I know a little bit more about the coming Novel called The Farthest Reach such as the background of the story and the release date?
Not much has been revealed regarding the background of the story. You might wish to check Richard Baker's thread as I believe some details might have been posted there. The last I heard, the release date was July 1st. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2005 : 17:33:17
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Yes I look forward to Waterdeep, yes I look forward to Last Mythal 2. But I know those are going to be solid reads (and little surprise on how much I'll enjoy them.) Not to take anything away from them or anything.
What I was most looking forward to was the Bladesinger novel that so far has disappear from the line up all together, which is disappointing. They could do quite a bit with that novel, and I'm totally waiting to see where it goes. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 05 May 2005 : 21:02:10
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Originally posted by SirUrza
What I was most looking forward to was the Bladesinger novel that so far has disappear from the line up all together, which is disappointing. They could do quite a bit with that novel, and I'm totally waiting to see where it goes.
Yes, indeed. I'm sorry it's not coming out sooner too -- they mixed up the order of the Fighters novels a bit. Look at it this way: This delay only means they'll be working on perfecting Bladesinger even more.
And who was supposed to be writing Bladesinger again? I seem to recall. . . no, nevermind. I'll wait until someone who knows more realms(PUBLISHING)lore than I do have the answer.
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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" |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 06 May 2005 : 01:21:47
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
And who was supposed to be writing Bladesinger again? I seem to recall. . . no, nevermind. I'll wait until someone who knows more realms(PUBLISHING)lore than I do have the answer.
I could be mistaken but the only listing for Bladesigner didn't say. :/ |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 01:41:17
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Originally posted by SirUrza
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
And who was supposed to be writing Bladesinger again? I seem to recall. . . no, nevermind. I'll wait until someone who knows more realms(PUBLISHING)lore than I do have the answer.
I could be mistaken but the only listing for Bladesigner didn't say. :/
Hmm. I seem to recall that someone knew. Someone.......
Well, I guess the AUTHOR knows who he is.
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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" |
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Krafus
Learned Scribe
246 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 14:26:24
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Actually, from the list, I'm most looking forward to The Farthest Reach. Not only is Richard awesome, but apparently it contains -- you guessed it -- the zhents. Sweet.
Cheers
Huh? Where was it said that the Zhents would be in it? (Not that I mind - I want to see more of the Zhents.) This just makes me look forward to the novel even more... |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 07 May 2005 : 15:34:09
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Originally posted by Krafus
Huh? Where was it said that the Zhents would be in it? (Not that I mind - I want to see more of the Zhents.) This just makes me look forward to the novel even more...
Check out Richard Baker's thread here at Candlekeep. I think there is where he made mention of this development. |
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