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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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 Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 16:35:26
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| Dang, another good author out of RoE. I'm still kinda disappointed with with Elaine's withdrawl, I know she's got other stuff and all, just further diminishs my hope of ever seeing another Arilyn and Danilo novel. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2005 : 22:59:11
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Originally posted by Xysma
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I shall strive not to disappoint!
You'd better not disappoint us!  Seriously, I have no doubt that you will impress us all. I look forward to it.
I appreciate the vote of confidence. I'm not going for impressing you -- just for entertaining you. If you are impressed, hey -- win-win.
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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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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2005 : 02:42:51
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Originally posted by Xysma
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.
But if people keep purchasing his writings....why should he change? |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2005 : 04:18:21
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
But if people keep purchasing his writings....why should he change?
Right, I myself wish he's stop writing about other things then Drizzt simply to get Drizzt and the entire Silver Marches caught up to the current timeline.
After all, we're never going to see a Silverymoon centered novel unless Bob can get away from all that to work with Ed on one. |
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Krafus
Learned Scribe
246 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2005 : 14:30:21
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Originally posted by Xysma
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.
Personally, I'm satisfied with that short story not being about Drizzt and his friends.
EDIT: Also, considering the fate of Josidiah Starym (being so detailed in supplements as to leave no dramatic tension should RAS wish to write again about that character), I can't fault RAS for sticking with his most well-known characters, though I am glad he's taking a break from Drizzt. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36803 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2005 : 15:07:21
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Originally posted by Krafus
EDIT: Also, considering the fate of Josidiah Starym (being so detailed in supplements as to leave no dramatic tension should RAS wish to write again about that character), I can't fault RAS for sticking with his most well-known characters, though I am glad he's taking a break from Drizzt.
Actually, there's still room for a Josidiah tale. We still don't know exactly what happened during his journey to the Underdark, nor do we know how Guenwyvar came to leave his possession. |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1715 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2005 : 22:30:56
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Krafus
EDIT: Also, considering the fate of Josidiah Starym (being so detailed in supplements as to leave no dramatic tension should RAS wish to write again about that character), I can't fault RAS for sticking with his most well-known characters, though I am glad he's taking a break from Drizzt.
Actually, there's still room for a Josidiah tale. We still don't know exactly what happened during his journey to the Underdark, nor do we know how Guenwyvar came to leave his possession.
And I don't recall leaving his body around in FALL OF MYTH DRANNOR either.....so we could be in comic book death territory here, folks. For those GMs who might want to have him make a comeback with the Artblade, they can probably do so with little problem.... |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2005 : 03:17:00
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
And I don't recall leaving his body around in FALL OF MYTH DRANNOR either.....so we could be in comic book death territory here, folks. For those GMs who might want to have him make a comeback with the Artblade, they can probably do so with little problem....
Yes, I'm curious if such a return might take place in the official Realms. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 16:35:43
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Originally posted by Krafus
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Originally posted by Xysma
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.
Personally, I'm satisfied with that short story not being about Drizzt and his friends.
EDIT: Also, considering the fate of Josidiah Starym (being so detailed in supplements as to leave no dramatic tension should RAS wish to write again about that character), I can't fault RAS for sticking with his most well-known characters, though I am glad he's taking a break from Drizzt.
I don't fault him for it, I would just love to see a whole new group of characters, and an entirely new storyline. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 21:41:39
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I shudder in terror at Alaundo's stick, but. . . I'll say it anyway. . .
"There's always DemonWars!"
AH!  RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
  
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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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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 10:13:07
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I shudder in terror at Alaundo's stick, but. . . I'll say it anyway. . .
"There's always DemonWars!"
AH! RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers
::taps staff manacingly as Erik runs down the corridor::
Hmmmmm, that Erik won't get away from me next time... |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 19:26:05
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I shudder in terror at Alaundo's stick, but. . . I'll say it anyway. . .
"There's always DemonWars!"
AH! RUN AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Cheers
::taps staff manacingly as Erik runs down the corridor::
Hmmmmm, that Erik won't get away from me next time...
Whew. . . Thank the goddess for dimension doors.
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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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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 02:54:59
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Lisa Smedman has just confirmed she'll be writing a story in the anthology
So just to recap who we have:
Richard Baker
Erik Scott de Bie
Lisa Smedman
Richard Lee Byers
Ed Greenwood (I think we can safely say he's in thanks to the many hints by THO)
And quite obviously, RA Salvatore. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 14:40:14
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When exactly is Realms of Elves suppose to be out? Was it early next year?
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 15:54:13
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| Yeah, according to Lisa Smedman as far as she knows, it's February of 2006 |
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 21:23:41
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| Okay, putting two and two together, we have the Realms of the Elves Anthology coming out, as well as an RSE by Paul Kemp dealing with the Shades. Would these two be related? |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 22:26:18
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| I can't speak for the other authors, but my story in Realms of the Elves has nothing to do with Paul's forthcoming RSE trilogy. My novella is a prequel to Year of Rogue Dragons, my own RSE trilogy. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 06 Sep 2005 : 23:10:12
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Originally posted by Richard Lee Byers
I can't speak for the other authors, but my story in Realms of the Elves has nothing to do with Paul's forthcoming RSE trilogy. My novella is a prequel to Year of Rogue Dragons, my own RSE trilogy.
Ditto to Richard, but without the "prequel to a RSE trilogy of my own" bit.
My novella/short doesn't directly connect to any particular trilogy, though it has a bit to do with the Retreat mentality, so I guess it best connects to The Last Mythal.
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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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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2005 : 01:58:59
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| Guess that answers my question! |
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2005 : 10:11:14
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| Not sure if you're meaning whether the anthology is related to any trilogies like RoS was to the Return of the Archwizards trilogy and RotD was to RLB's latest trilogy but the Realms of the Elves anthology is supposed to be the tie in to Richard Baker's latest trilogy. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2005 : 19:00:48
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I know I will be buying it when it comes out. It's about time something good happens for the elves of Faerun. It seems to me that Toril has been nothing but trouble for the elves.
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elven_songstress
Learned Scribe
126 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2006 : 11:45:24
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| There are far to Many manshoons, someone needs to make a thread for RP where you've encountered a clone and the such...^_^ *loL* |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36803 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2006 : 17:08:59
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Originally posted by elven_songstress
There are far to Many manshoons, someone needs to make a thread for RP where you've encountered a clone and the such...^_^ *loL*
Me, I loved the concept of the Manshoon Wars, and I was disappointed that the FRCS said they were over and that only three Manshoons were still around... I've chosen to creatively interpret that, and I've got plans for at least one surviving Manshoon clone beyond the official three. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2006 : 17:31:31
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| Remember people, Ed has said there are more then just three still around. :) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31772 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2006 : 18:48:30
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I never really put much stock in the FRCS's claim that ONLY three still remained. Between that, the details about the *fates* of the other clones in C&D, and Ed's comments -- I've fashioned at least five extra Manshoon clones active in places around the Realms.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36803 Posts |
Posted - 20 May 2006 : 19:40:04
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My way of looking at it comes from Cloak & Dagger. It said in there that living Manshoon clones were compelled to kill each other. It also said that they didn't feel this compulsion if they were no longer a living Manshoon clone. So, I've dreamed up one that's no longer a living Manshoon clone -- he's magically changed his race.
I also think that one living on the bottom of the Sea of Swords or the Sea of Fallen Stars would easily be able to avoid other Manshoons, and thus not feel compelled to try to kill the other ones. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31772 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 01:59:40
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
It said in there that living Manshoon clones were compelled to kill each other. It also said that they didn't feel this compulsion if they were no longer a living Manshoon clone.
That's what I'm talking about.
Add to that, that I've established that few of the remaining clones are actually aware that the others exist. At this point in my campaign... only two are aware that there is another being claiming to be Manshoon -- one in Thay, and the other is presently moving through the circles of Baldur's Gate criminal underworld.
Another, as I've described previously in Steven's scroll, is somewhere in Realmspace, and the other is still on Krynn.
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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Jun 2006 : 00:20:34
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| Umm, does it seem like 'Realms of Elves' is full of demon oriented stories? I'm cool with that but it is becoming a little tiresome in my opinion that there is always a demon behind every other plot. Plus a lot of the stories are coming off very dark. Is there any happiness in the elven realms other than the one segment in Return of the Archwizards when Galearon goes to that secret elven village in the High Forest? |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jun 2006 : 15:27:50
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Umm, does it seem like 'Realms of Elves' is full of demon oriented stories? I'm cool with that but it is becoming a little tiresome in my opinion that there is always a demon behind every other plot.[/quiote]
I'm sorry you feel that way.
I also don't see RotE as "full of demon-oriented stories." As far as I see (with minor spoilers), we have one demon main villain, one demon cult (which isn't the main villain), and one devil who makes a notedly brief appearance (more like a wandering monster than an organizing BBEG). So two out of six with demons, only one of which has the demon being in direct opposition with the "hero."
[quote]Plus a lot of the stories are coming off very dark. Is there any happiness in the elven realms other than the one segment in Return of the Archwizards when Galearon goes to that secret elven village in the High Forest?
Speaking for myself (and only for myself), I like reading dark fiction and tend to write it. In a sense, that may be indicative of market shifts (the really popular fantasy out there seems to be getting darker as time progresses), or it may not (perhaps fantasy has always been that way). I know of no particular intention to make the anthology very dark.
In my own story ('ware the spoilers), the characters are trying to be happy, but each tries to do it by being something she or he isn't. Yldar by doing what is expected of him, Cythara by sublimating her own drive to succor her brother, Twilight by turning her back on her heritage. They can't just be blithely pleased by the world and its wonders -- not considering where they are in life. In the end, Cythara and Twilight go away quite happy (at least content), having taken one step closer toward finding who they are, and we're left with Yldar, who is still unable to accept his situation and identity in a world that can't tolerate his old-fashioned elf sensibilities.
In a sense, the story is very much about happiness, and about what it takes to be happy in a changing world, such as Faerun.
Such as our own.
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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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