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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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 Posted - 13 Feb 2005 : 03:13:16
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
So, the plot thickens. Guess I'll stir it up a bit more . . . 
You, stir things up? Nah, never happen.   |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 19 Feb 2005 : 18:46:57
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Hello, fellow scribes. Ed released to me the following additional tidbits about the contents of this tome:
1. One or more of the Seven appear in at least 6 tales, and in one of them you'll see all of them doing battle in the same chamber.
2. The deity-appearance-count is up to at least three, and some of the guesses already posted in this thread are partially correct.
3. The Realms of Infamy story asked about will almost certainly be found in the pages of the published book.
4. The cover made available (and commented on) earlier is very close to, or identical to, the final cover.
There you have it, thus far.
love to all,
THO
P.S. All I had to do this time to persuade Ed to impart these teases was to waltz with him in my new gown. Outdoors, in the snow.
Ah, men are but melting chocolate sauce in my er, hands... |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 27 Feb 2005 : 02:05:28
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Alaundo, I fear Ed has still not received permission to unveil the Table of Contents for this book, but I can confirm that it holds 15 tales.
Some of the stories will be familiar to those who’ve read the various elder “Realms of” anthologies, but 3 have never before been seen by anyone, 2 have only ever been seen before by literally a handful of people, AND 1 has been seen before only in a much shorter form.
love,
THO
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Feb 2005 : 09:53:40
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Alaundo, I fear Ed has still not received permission to unveil the Table of Contents for this book, but I can confirm that it holds 15 tales.
Some of the stories will be familiar to those who’ve read the various elder “Realms of” anthologies, but 3 have never before been seen by anyone, 2 have only ever been seen before by literally a handful of people, AND 1 has been seen before only in a much shorter form.
love,
THO
Well met
Time to don that skimpier dress then, Hooded One Many thanks for the update, I await the book with great anticipation  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 27 Feb 2005 : 17:22:27
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Time to don that skimpier dress then, Hooded One
I think it's always time for her to don something skimpier.  |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2005 : 03:23:39
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As it happens, I was posting whilst wearing nothing but my wristwatch, a black ribbon choker, a pair of stiletto heels, and a smile.
However, I bow to the "skimpier" requests of two so beloved people, and accordingly I have now taken off my wristwatch.
love,
THO
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 01 Mar 2005 : 04:06:09
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
As it happens, I was posting whilst wearing nothing but my wristwatch, a black ribbon choker, a pair of stiletto heels, and a smile.
However, I bow to the "skimpier" requests of two so beloved people, and accordingly I have now taken off my wristwatch.
love,
THO
Galad! Such a lalandath spurnarmor! O glim Lady, you certainly have me rivvim...
(Did I use all those words right, my Lady?) |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 01 Mar 2005 : 14:51:47
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Ohhh, Wooly, I'm sure you use EVERYTHING right . . .
THO |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 01 Mar 2005 : 18:25:43
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| Only three new stories.. dang. Oh well, it is a reprint book afterall. :) |
"Evil prevails when good men fail to act."
The original and unapologetic Arilyn, Aribeth, Seoni Fanboy. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 01 Mar 2005 : 18:59:37
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Nay, SirUrza: unless you're one of five people (aside from Ed and me), three of those being editors or agents and only TWO being lucky Realms fans, you can increase that total from three to five.
love,
THO |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 04 Mar 2005 : 19:58:30
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Hooded one . . . I feel compelled and yet know not what to say . . . except perhaps thank you.
Sune keep ye lady! |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 05 Mar 2005 : 01:25:33
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Purrrr. Hel-LO, KnightErrantJR.
Pleased to meet you, and thank you.
As for Sune keeping me . . . she does, very well . . .oh, yes, she does.
See? Still no wristwatch!
THOSE? They're just . . . part of the furniture.
Of course, I'll need a polish, soon . . .
love,
THO |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36860 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2005 : 02:49:52
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Purrrr. Hel-LO, KnightErrantJR.
Pleased to meet you, and thank you.
As for Sune keeping me . . . she does, very well . . .oh, yes, she does.
See? Still no wristwatch!
THOSE? They're just . . . part of the furniture.
Of course, I'll need a polish, soon . . .
love,
THO
Hamster fur is great for polishing with... |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 05 Mar 2005 : 03:58:47
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| Hooded One . . . I'm fairly certain a paladin shouldn't be possesed of such thoughts as might have seized me, but thank you for the warm welcome. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
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Posted - 05 Mar 2005 : 04:02:53
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| I must appologize, I was quite flustered and nearly forgot my query . . . is there any chance that we might see Khelbun show up in any of the new stories. I really am interested in seeing Ed characterization of him after growing so fond of Elaine Cunninghams portrayal of my favorite Chosen (at least in temperment . . . his mate Laeral cuts a much more striking figure than he does, no offence intended). |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 05 Mar 2005 : 04:32:20
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Ah, KnightErrantJR, but a paladin should keep his holy sword slaked, supple, and bright! Ahem, enough teasing. . . .
I can say that you’ll see both Khelben and Laeral (and Blackstaff Tower, and some apprentices, too) BRIEFLY in Ed and Elaine’s forthcoming Waterdeep novel, CITY OF SPLENDORS, due late this year. By briefly, I mean a few scenes that are basically concerned with “explaining them out of the story.”
I can also say that there are Other Plans Afoot for Khelben. NDAs prevent me from saying any more than that, other that to say that this matter has been strongly hinted at, here at Candlekeep, in the past.
So, if whatever gods there be smile in all the right places, we may all be very pleased with more revelations about Khelben in the years ahead.
And you just MIGHT see a glimpse of Khelben in Ed’s Knights of Myth Drannor trilogy, before it’s done, too . . .
love,
THO
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 05 Mar 2005 : 05:27:19
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Ah, THO, you have made my day in many ways today. I am such a fan of Khelbun and I was already looking forward to the Waterdeep novel, even if he only turns out the lights in the tower to go on vacation (my player's had such a love/hate relationship with Khelbun when I was running a Waterdeep campaign).
I must admit I love Elaine Cunningham's work, and the fact that THE man Ed has said that Elaine envisions the Realms and his characters very much as he does is a rousing endorsement to me. I must say, even before I read that Ed thought Elaine was in line with his characterization, I thought that Elaine had stolen my old campaign notes when it came to how Khelbun (and Elaith) operated. |
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Blueblade
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 09 Mar 2005 : 14:30:23
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I have a question for the Lady Wearing No Wristwatch to ask Ed: are any of the stories in this collection directly tied to Ed and Elaine's Waterdeep novel?
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A Gavel
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 16 Mar 2005 : 14:45:57
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And I, too, have a question for The Hooded One. I've read all the hints and teases herein, but . . . have you any more to impart, dear Lady?
If we wheedle VERY nicely? |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 16 Mar 2005 : 21:11:51
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No, Blueblade, no story in the Best of Eddie book is directly tied to City of Splendors - - or so saith Ed, who should know.
And I took my Wristwatch off again to type this, just for you. |
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A Gavel
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 23 Mar 2005 : 19:36:55
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| Wheedle, wheedle . . . |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 24 Mar 2005 : 00:09:22
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Gavel, thou art in luck!
Check out my latest reply from Ed, just posted in his Questions thread in the Chamber of Sages. Ed lets another little teaser out of the bag therein . . .
Can't WAIT for this book. It's going to be a bedside re-reading staple for me.
love,
THO |
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Baleful Avatar
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 06 Apr 2005 : 17:53:03
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So, it's been a while, THO: can you let drop anything else about this book?
Puh-LEEEZE? |
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 04:19:42
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| Eh, pardon me, The Hooded One, what is that book name which you are so interested in? |
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.
- High Prince Telemont Tanthul, Lord Shadow
In a speech given to the citizens of Shade Enclave
At the celebration of the Shinantra Battle victory when he revealed that he was THE Lord Shadow of legend. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Apr 2005 : 04:38:15
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Originally posted by Shadovar
Eh, pardon me, The Hooded One, what is that book name which you are so interested in?
If you're asking about THO's last post, she's excited about the anthology being released soon that bears the same title as this thread. |
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Baleful Avatar
Learned Scribe
Canada
161 Posts |
Posted - 11 Apr 2005 : 15:12:08
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At last year’s Gencon, I happened to be standing in a hallway in the Marriott when a gamer asked Ed Greenwood what a Red Wizard’s home might look like.
Ed launched into a ten-minute description of what I recall as a sort of dusty castle atop a steep hill, surrounded by concentric lower tiers of walled compounds. He had names for the furniture, details details details, and it all sounded great.
Then he said he was thinking of using it as the setting for a short story set in the Realms. He’d planned a series for DRAGON that never got off the ground because the editor he made the deal for it with left the magazine, that “started in a Red Wizard’s citadel.”
So my question for the lovely Lady Hooded, if she can worm an answer out of Ed in her usual effective fashion, is: did Ed ever write this story, and will we see it in this Best of Ed Greenwood collection?
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 14 Apr 2005 : 14:45:30
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Yes, he did. It's called "Bloodbound."
And as for its inclusion in the collection: I think so.
Though of course I can confirm NOTHING.
love,
THO |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 18 Apr 2005 : 01:38:54
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Ed hath hinted to me that the words of Alaundo (the character, not our esteemed moderator here at Candlekeep) will appear in the forthcoming Best of Eddie tome.
love to all,
THO |
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Blueblade
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 23 Apr 2005 : 15:03:19
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There's currently (page 32) much discussion in the Questions for Ed Greenwood (2005) thread about Alusair, and a story has been mentioned that's in this forthcoming Ed Greenwood short story collection.
So, THO, tell us more, if you can. I'm all ears (ahem, none of your teasing comments about that  ).
Or anything else you can share . . . |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 23 Apr 2005 : 18:39:17
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There's not much more I dare say at the moment, other than that the tale, "The Long Road Home," is set in the aftermath of the death of Azoun IV, primarily in an inn in upland Cormyr, and that we'll see Alusair, Glarasteer Rhauligan, and many hitherto-unknown locals. It's a taste of what glimpses the common folk of Cormyr get of the Steel Regent, and reveals much more of Alusair's character.
love to all,
THO |
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