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Paec_djinn
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 Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 12:14:18
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Withdrawal from Realms of Elves
Well, I withdrew from Realms of Elves. This bums me out only because I think Rich Baker has done a great job with his trilogy and I wanted to be part of it. Realms of Elves was conceived to be (and will be) a different anthology than previous "Realms of...." books, in that there will be fewer authors, each writing a novella length story rather than a short story. It was an honor to be handpicked to write one of those stories (there's good company in this book), and I wrestled long and hard with the question of whether I should withdraw.
So, why did I withdraw? Candidly, I just have too much going on and want to focus my creative energy entirely on the next Cale/RSE trilogy. My writing time is limited by family and day job requirements, so I really need to pick my spots. Cale and crew are my spot.
There it is.
So that makes two after Elaine Cunningham (read her question thread for more). Very unfortunate news indeed. I do understand Mr. Kemp's situation though. A lawyer, with two new kids. Must have been tough even with his current trilogy.
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Shadovar
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 12:29:10
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| Well, his situation and reasons to withdraw from RoE is understandable. Lets hope for his next upcoming Cale Trilogy(if there is any) which I am certain is going to be interesting. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 12:53:50
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Originally posted by Paec_djinn
http://www.livejournal.com/users/paulskemp/
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Withdrawal from Realms of Elves
Well, I withdrew from Realms of Elves. This bums me out only because I think Rich Baker has done a great job with his trilogy and I wanted to be part of it. Realms of Elves was conceived to be (and will be) a different anthology than previous "Realms of...." books, in that there will be fewer authors, each writing a novella length story rather than a short story. It was an honor to be handpicked to write one of those stories (there's good company in this book), and I wrestled long and hard with the question of whether I should withdraw.
So, why did I withdraw? Candidly, I just have too much going on and want to focus my creative energy entirely on the next Cale/RSE trilogy. My writing time is limited by family and day job requirements, so I really need to pick my spots. Cale and crew are my spot.
There it is.
So that makes two after Elaine Cunningham (read her question thread for more). Very unfortunate news indeed. I do understand Mr. Kemp's situation though. A lawyer, with two new kids. Must have been tough even with his current trilogy.
I read this blog post right before I signed on Candlekeep. Unfortunate news, but understandable. So, with Elaine Cunningham and Paul Kemp out...what does the author list look like? |
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 13:17:16
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Well, he said that the anthology was planned for less authors than normal anthologies so I don't really expect that many to be on the list. So far we know that Richard Baker and Erik Scott de Bie should make it, if nothing (touch wood) else happens. Then it's safe to say that Ed and Salvatore should have a story in there as well. Which leaves a possibility for a few more authors.
I'm gonna make a guess that there will be 8 stories. The four I have said are the most likely to stay on the list. Based on their current "activeness" in Realms novels, I'm gonna guess Thomas M. Reid, Lisa Smedman, Philip Athans and Richard Lee Byers (Taegan!). I would have said Kameron M. Franklin if he didn't say he wasn't an author (he did right? Gonna check his thread later)
PS: Did RLB confirm he was a writer? It's because I remember him confirming but I refuse to look in his thread in fear of The Rite spoilers. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 14:25:42
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
Unfortunate news, but understandable.
I'll agree with that.
Still, Kemp's other upcoming projects promise to be just as exciting  .
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Snotlord
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 16:06:15
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So true. This is probably good news in disguise  The FR novels need more/new iconic characters, so if Cale indeed has a spot, let him defend it! |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 17:10:57
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Xysma
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EdGentry
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 21:42:25
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Quoted from Paec_djinn
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I'm gonna make a guess that there will be 8 stories.
The anthology is likely to consist 5 or 6 stories. Since it is novellas and not short stories, the length of each should run 15k-20k words. So, to make up the average 90k-100k words in an anthology, there should be 5 or 6 of them.
As Paul mentioned on his blog, it is likely to be: Erik Scott de Bie, Ed Greenwood, Richard Lee Byers, Richard Baker, R.A. Salvatore and...??? It's anyone's guess on the sixth participant if there is to be one.
However, I could be completely wrong :) |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 22 Jun 2005 : 23:02:25
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I can confirm that Ed has written a first draft of a novella for RoE. He described it as "Current Project 19" (which should give you some idea of his hectic personal schedule).
love to all,
THO
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 02:17:23
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
I am writing a story for Realms of the Elves.
Can you provide any details on what your story will feature?
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 02:50:31
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
I can confirm that Ed has written a first draft of a novella for RoE. He described it as "Current Project 19" (which should give you some idea of his hectic personal schedule).
love to all,
THO
#19... out of how many other projects I wonder?  
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 03:04:10
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Originally posted by EdGentry
Quoted from Paec_djinn
[quote]As Paul mentioned on his blog, it is likely to be: Erik Scott de Bie, Ed Greenwood, Richard Lee Byers, Richard Baker, R.A. Salvatore and...??? It's anyone's guess on the sixth participant if there is to be one.
I can only confirm that a novella of my work will be in the anthology -- can't say any others.
Sorry (but sympathetic) to hear Paul's out -- he's definitely one of my favorite Realms authors these days. Then again, that list. . . Yeah, that catches pretty much all of them, including my Realms hero.
Here's a silly question for this thread: Has RAS confirmed that he will have a story in the anthology? I haven't read anything about it -- yet, anyway.
I must confess to being a bit intimidated (ok, A LOT intimidated) by such prestigious company -- just EG and RLB are quite enough to make me widen the eyes. Then Rich Baker (almost definitely), and RAS (likely, given the other hard-hitting names). . . . . . .  [Anticipatory shivers]
I shall strive not to disappoint!
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'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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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 03:34:25
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| Totally understandable about Paul's desicion.Though it is a bummer.There are a few more authors out there that will make this thing interesting. |
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monch9
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Poland
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 06:20:08
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Originally posted by Xysma
So, we're looking at an anthology more like Realms of the Underdark. Can we assume Ed will be a part of it? Certainly Richard Baker, since it's his series. RAS possibly? Hopefully, Richard Lee Byers and Lisa Smedman. That would be five, which would follow the novella format set in Realms of the Underdark.
RAS wrote in his website that he's writing a short story for the Realms of Elves.
Spoiler Space
It involves Kosun (spelling??), the current wielder of Khazidhea. |
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 08:44:13
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Originally posted by monch9
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Originally posted by Xysma
So, we're looking at an anthology more like Realms of the Underdark. Can we assume Ed will be a part of it? Certainly Richard Baker, since it's his series. RAS possibly? Hopefully, Richard Lee Byers and Lisa Smedman. That would be five, which would follow the novella format set in Realms of the Underdark.
RAS wrote in his website that he's writing a short story for the Realms of Elves.
Spoiler Space
It involves Kosun (spelling??), the current wielder of Khazidhea.
I know that he said two short stories will be coming out soon, but I don't remember him saying what will be in it. Care to link me to a reference? |
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Winterfox
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 09:38:43
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Originally posted by monch9
Spoiler Space
It involves Kosun (spelling??), the current wielder of Khazidhea.
Psst. Just so you know, use the beige color for spoiler. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 13:15:41
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Originally posted by monch9
RAS wrote in his website that he's writing a short story for the Realms of Elves.
Spoiler Space
It involves Kosun (spelling??), the current wielder of Khazidhea.
The who wielding the what? Never heard of either. |
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monch9
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Poland
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 15:11:40
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Sorry for the coloring gaff 
Anyway here's the link, you can find RAS's mention of the Realms of Elves near the bottom.
Monch
http://p197.ezboard.com/frasalvatoreforumsfrm16.showMessageRange?topicID=4.topic&start=181&stop=200
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Originally posted by Paec_djinn
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Originally posted by monch9
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Originally posted by Xysma
So, we're looking at an anthology more like Realms of the Underdark. Can we assume Ed will be a part of it? Certainly Richard Baker, since it's his series. RAS possibly? Hopefully, Richard Lee Byers and Lisa Smedman. That would be five, which would follow the novella format set in Realms of the Underdark.
RAS wrote in his website that he's writing a short story for the Realms of Elves.
Spoiler Space
It involves Kosun (spelling??), the current wielder of Khazidhea.
I know that he said two short stories will be coming out soon, but I don't remember him saying what will be in it. Care to link me to a reference?
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 17:28:00
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 18:35:56
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
The who wielding the what? Never heard of either.
Oh, come on, SB. Even you have read up to the point where Cattie-Brie gets a hold of the sword, surely? (Believe it was in the Legacy of the Drow). The evil sword that just wants to kill?
Heh. You know, there are so many parts of the BG game series that could be used in other stories. I'd love to read something along the lines of a 'Lilarcor-type' personality in a sword. But that's besides the point.
Shame to hear about Paul dropping out, but I'm sure the others will make up for it. Yes, SB, even RAS should do a good job when he's writing about different characters (personally am quite interested in reading it).
Urg, and Elaine dropping too. No hopes at all now for a return of Elaith and co (little though there were before).
Now, Richard Lee Byers has a prequel to the dragons... haven't read the books yet, waiting to get closer to the release of book 3, so I can't imagine what it would have to do with elves. Should be interesting.
Has there been any temporary release dates yet for the anthology? Don't know when to mark my calendar for. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 20:32:37
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
SB: My story will be sort of the ultimate prequel to Year of Rogue Dragons.
Oh my the now that's brings up a bevy of possibilities. Thank you for sharing this bit of information. |
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SiriusBlack
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 20:35:42
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Originally posted by Smyther
Oh, come on, SB. Even you have read up to the point where Cattie-Brie gets a hold of the sword, surely? (Believe it was in the Legacy of the Drow). The evil sword that just wants to kill?
Doesn't ring a bell. Then again, the brain protects one from certain horrors.
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Yes, SB, even RAS should do a good job when he's writing about different characters (personally am quite interested in reading it).
Glad you are excited.
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Urg, and Elaine dropping too. No hopes at all now for a return of Elaith and co (little though there were before).
Check out an upcoming Dragon magazine for more on Elaith.
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Has there been any temporary release dates yet for the anthology? Don't know when to mark my calendar for.
Probably first quarter 2006. |
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Dargoth
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Posted - 23 Jun 2005 : 22:33:39
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
SB: My story will be sort of the ultimate prequel to Year of Rogue Dragons.
Titled the Phantom Dragon or the Dragon Menace? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 02:39:02
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Originally posted by Dargoth
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
SB: My story will be sort of the ultimate prequel to Year of Rogue Dragons.
Titled the Phantom Dragon or the Dragon Menace?
 Whoa!!! A frightening prospect to consider... Attack of the Manshoon Clones 
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 02:47:19
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Originally posted by Smyther
Heh. You know, there are so many parts of the BG game series that could be used in other stories. I'd love to read something along the lines of a 'Lilarcor-type' personality in a sword. But that's besides the point.
You never know. Perhaps down the road. . .?
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Has there been any temporary release dates yet for the anthology? Don't know when to mark my calendar for.
Ah, what I meant to answer. I was under the impression it would be out either in February or early March. In the Novel Guides under Last Mythal, it says February, but that's not necessarily official.
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=books/frng
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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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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
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Xysma
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 14:42:06
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Originally posted by Smyther
Yes, SB, even RAS should do a good job when he's writing about different characters (personally am quite interested in reading it).
Just when I thought that maybe, just maybe RAS would dazzle us with something completely new, we get another Drizzt spin-off. Don't get mw wrong, I like RAS, and unlike many in these forums, I still read his new Drizzt books and I enjoy them (in spite of their flaws). I'm not overly critical of writers, there is something I like in every book I read. I want to enjoy books. But...
Cutter? A spin-off for the sword? Come on, he hasn't even run out of characters yet. Why not a Pikel Bouldershoulder novella? I would rather read 80 pages of "tee-hee" and "me brudder" than more about that stupid sword. I would love to read a story about Nanfoodle, the gnome alchemist from the Two Swords, or even a story about Obould Many-Arrows, or Tred McKnuckles, or Torgar Hammerstriker, or anyone other than the sword.
I would love to see RAS write something that has absolutely nothing to do with anything he's written before. That means no Artemis, no Jarlaxle, no Drizzt & Co., no Cadderly & Co., no drow, and no stories about Cattie-Brie's sword. |
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monch9
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Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 15:02:57
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Originally posted by Xysma
Cutter? A spin-off for the sword? Come on, he hasn't even run out of characters yet. Why not a Pikel Bouldershoulder novella? I would rather read 80 pages of "tee-hee" and "me brudder" than more about that stupid sword. I would love to read a story about Nanfoodle, the gnome alchemist from the Two Swords, or even a story about Obould Many-Arrows, or Tred McKnuckles, or Torgar Hammerstriker, or anyone other than the sword.
I would love to see RAS write something that has absolutely nothing to do with anything he's written before. That means no Artemis, no Jarlaxle, no Drizzt & Co., no Cadderly & Co., no drow, and no stories about Cattie-Brie's sword.
Shouldn't we wait for the story to appear before we make such a statement. We don't know if it's about the sword or not.
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