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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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 Posted - 21 Sep 2005 : 20:00:24
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By the way, I just finished reading Realms of Dragons II, and I thought your story was one of the best. It features a gnome who turns out to be a true hero. Yours was definitely one of the more uplifting stories in that anthology.
Thanks. I haven't heard it described as uplifting yet, considering the sadness of the outcome. What makes you think of it as such?
Because it affirms that heroism is about what you do, not about how strong you are or what powers you might have. The end of the story is tragic, but at the same time heroic. The young gnome was willing to give his life to save his friend, and I liked that. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Zelg of Cyric
Acolyte
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Posted - 04 Oct 2005 : 10:02:34
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I loved this book. 75th fr book that I've read.
I don't think it was as dark a book as everyone has been saying. Regardless of Yethnel's religion, she obviously seemed like a good person, even if she wasn't exactly "nice." Being a nice person and being a good person are two comepletely different things. This book was definitely about growing up and discovering the harsh realities of the realms and overcoming those realities. The "good guys" in this book were not very powerful characters, and they were constantly imperiled by more powerful enemies and nature. But they bided there time, fled when necessary, and prayed when they could do nothing else, and recieved Tymora's blessing when they absolutely needed it. The stayed strong through it all and, in the end, Ketsus's dream was fufilled, and Yethnel got her revenge. The escape from imminent doom of the protagonists so that they can bring the end of a tyranny is a pretty happy ending in my opinion. There really wasn't any danger to all Faerun. The story really just concerned Chessenta, particullary just the ruling family of Lutcheq and some minor political and economic implications of Thay. On a personal level for Yethnel, just like her creed teaches she endured the hardships and came out stronger thatn before.
We can assume many thing at the end of the book but we can be sure. It appears that Karanoks are going to fall now, with the rumblings in city, and the apparent lack of witchweed, and the Mordulkin magical assualt on the way. It seams like Naeros and Saestra plan on leaving the city. We don't know what is going on with Jaerios though. He may have an emergency stash of witch weed, which a lot of do :D We don't really know what happens. That is the problem with a really good book, is that you still want to know what happens next even when the book is over. Yethnel is a character that is just starting out in the world. It seems like she has many adventures ahead of her at the end of the book, which begs that she be written again. I guess it's possible that she spends the rest of her days in a Loviatan temple, but that wouldn'tbe very interesting.
P.S. I know there is a good bit of sex in the House of Serpent Series, by Lisa Smedman,which is probably why it is the most intersting series for me ;) I'm sure this applies to many other books in the realms as well. I understand the complaints about such writting because it may not be appropriate for children, but I can't complain about it because I am not a minor and it entertains me. |
"Even before he first walked the world as a mortal, Cyric had the will to resist the random call of Fate and make his own fortune. As his newborn soul stood before the goddesses, he cast a light upon Tymora's silver coin, blinding them to his presence. The deities never saw the coin fall, never settled their wager on Cyric's destiny. Thus was he born into the world without any fate save the one he himself could forge." -- from the Cyrinishad |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 04 Oct 2005 : 13:17:22
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Kameron M. Franklin
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
By the way, I just finished reading Realms of Dragons II, and I thought your story was one of the best. It features a gnome who turns out to be a true hero. Yours was definitely one of the more uplifting stories in that anthology.
Thanks. I haven't heard it described as uplifting yet, considering the sadness of the outcome. What makes you think of it as such?
Because it affirms that heroism is about what you do, not about how strong you are or what powers you might have. The end of the story is tragic, but at the same time heroic. The young gnome was willing to give his life to save his friend, and I liked that.
Indeed. That gnome was more of a hero than many other so-called heroes I`ve read about. |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 04 Oct 2005 : 18:10:27
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Thanks for the kind words, guys.
Shameless plea for promotion  :
I'd be deeply grateful if anyone who has posted their enjoyment of the book here would copy and paste their comments into a review at Amazon.com. It would definitely help balance the opinions currently stated there. |
"You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." --Inigo Montoya, The Princess Bride |
Edited by - Kameron M. Franklin on 04 Oct 2005 18:11:27 |
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Zelg of Cyric
Acolyte
44 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2005 : 05:36:32
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Originally posted by Kameron M. Franklin
Thanks for the kind words, guys.
Shameless plea for promotion :
I'd be deeply grateful if anyone who has posted their enjoyment of the book here would copy and paste their comments into a review at Amazon.com. It would definitely help balance the opinions currently stated there.
Sure, no problem. You remember who to write the check out to, and where to send it.  |
"Even before he first walked the world as a mortal, Cyric had the will to resist the random call of Fate and make his own fortune. As his newborn soul stood before the goddesses, he cast a light upon Tymora's silver coin, blinding them to his presence. The deities never saw the coin fall, never settled their wager on Cyric's destiny. Thus was he born into the world without any fate save the one he himself could forge." -- from the Cyrinishad |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2005 : 05:43:32
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Originally posted by Zelg of Cyric
Sure, no problem. You remember who to write the check out to, and where to send it.
Ah, but then people would be able to dismiss it as paid sponsorship, and we wouldn't want your voice to be discredited in such a manner.  |
"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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Zelg of Cyric
Acolyte
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Posted - 05 Oct 2005 : 07:05:28
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Originally posted by Kameron M. Franklin
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Originally posted by Zelg of Cyric
Sure, no problem. You remember who to write the check out to, and where to send it.
Ah, but then people would be able to dismiss it as paid sponsorship, and we wouldn't want your voice to be discredited in such a manner.
 Don't worry, everyone knows I was just kidding. Right, everyone? He really doesn't know where to send the check or who to make it out to. I was being facetious. Ok, are we all clear? Good.
You got your review anyways. It's up 
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"Even before he first walked the world as a mortal, Cyric had the will to resist the random call of Fate and make his own fortune. As his newborn soul stood before the goddesses, he cast a light upon Tymora's silver coin, blinding them to his presence. The deities never saw the coin fall, never settled their wager on Cyric's destiny. Thus was he born into the world without any fate save the one he himself could forge." -- from the Cyrinishad |
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 13:49:23
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Don't mean to offend anyone here, especially the author, but I just felt that this novel didn't cut it for me. I read through the first part and was moderately into it until they left the city. I managed to read up to the point where they were captured by the were-rats.
That's where I started to think that the plot was starting to lose relevancy. I put down the book for awhile. I might get back to it, but I doubt it'll be anytime soon. This is the second Realms novel I've actually stopped reading altogether since Shadowdale (of which was due to lack of time then and not any particular disinterest. I've since read finished)
I also wasn't really overjoyed with the writing style and the overall plot of the novel. Not to add any controversy, but I just feel that there could have been better submissions for the MoP contest.
But again, I stress I haven't finished the novel and my opinions are based prematurely upon the half of the novel which I've read. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 09 Aug 2006 : 00:49:00
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Not to add any controversy, but I just feel that there could have been better submissions for the MoP contest.
Relax, people aren't going to jump on you for giving your opinion. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Lord Nemes
Seeker
Canada
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Posted - 09 Aug 2006 : 01:38:12
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I personally enjoyed this book, it's not very frequent that we read about a follower of an evil god/goddess who is not super-evil, especially as a main character(Except maybe Cale). It also had a good Realms feel.
I would read more of this character/author.
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2006 : 03:18:42
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Paec_djinn - I'd encourage you to finish the book, if for no other reason than you did shell out some of your hard-earned money for it.
Lord Nemes - Glad you enjoyed it. I'd also love to write more about Ythnel and the Realms. |
"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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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 09 Aug 2006 : 03:24:46
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Paec_djinn - I'd encourage you to finish the book, if for no other reason than you did shell out some of your hard-earned money for it.
I would if I had the time. But right now, I just came back from an 8 month Realms hiatus and I've still got about 8-10 books on my to read list. Maybe after that, if I have some time I can come back to it. |
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Lord Nemes
Seeker
Canada
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Posted - 10 Aug 2006 : 01:23:09
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Lord Nemes - Glad you enjoyed it. I'd also love to write more about Ythnel and the Realms.
Do you have any project you can talk about? |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 10 Aug 2006 : 05:09:01
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| Nope. I am attending GenCon (packing as I type) and hope to do some networking there. I'll be doing signings at the Borders booth on Author Avenue Friday and Saturday and would love to meet any Candlekeepers who will be there. |
"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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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
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Posted - 02 May 2007 : 00:51:08
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| It's been a while Kameron. What have you been up to? |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
Follow me on Twitter @brianrjames |
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
228 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2007 : 01:42:55
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Heh, not much of note with regard to the Realms. I've written an adventure for Goodman's Games Dungeon Crawl Classics (I'll be at GenCon Indy this year DMing some sessions to promote it) and have a short story circulating through various fantasy markets. My company, which I started back in June 2006, is in mid-production of a Flash-based, multiplayer turn-based strategy game.
I'll stop there before Alaundo thumps me for non-Realms-related discussion. Anyone interested is welcome to visit my website, where I post updates in my blog. Thanks for asking. |
"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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Maiden of Pain novel discussion (SPOILERS)
