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Lord Rad
Great Reader
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 Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 18:03:05
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Has anyone read the excerpt of Master of Chains, by Jess LeBow at the back of Maiden of Pain yet?
I thought it was excellent! A nice introduction to the characters, with a dramatic start and very well written, with plenty of emotion and feeling.
I'm very excited about reading the novel when it's released in September 
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2005 : 21:00:14
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
Has anyone read the excerpt of Master of Chains, by Jess LeBow at the back of Maiden of Pain yet?
I thought it was excellent! A nice introduction to the characters, with a dramatic start and very well written, with plenty of emotion and feeling.
I'm very excited about reading the novel when it's released in September
I really enjoyed the excerpt as well. I liked Jess Lebow's contributions to the Realms of Shadow and Realms of the Dragons anthologies, "Assassin's Shadow" and "The Topaz Dragon," respectively. "Assassin's Shadow" even made it in to Best of the Realms Volume 1, and yet this is his first novel in the Realms. I look forward to this novel, I am expecting great things. |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 03:29:38
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| Could either of you perhaps summarize this excerpt? I'm quite interested in this novel, as a chain-wielding fighter seems to be quite unique. |
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 09:45:08
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| Master of Chains is not currently on my to-buy list but this could change pending good reviews and/or sudden change in minds. Since there is an excerpt in MoP I'll go check it out. The concept of a chain-wielder seems fun and Jess Lebow's Assassin's Shadow was very good. Topaz Dragon wasn't that outstanding though and if it had been, maybe I would have decided to straight away get MoC |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 29 Jun 2005 : 12:44:18
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Originally posted by Paec_djinn
Master of Chains is not currently on my to-buy list but this could change pending good reviews and/or sudden change in minds. Since there is an excerpt in MoP I'll go check it out.
Next time I see MoP in the stores, I might check out the sample chapter. As of right now, I'm with you on buying it. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Master of Realmslore
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 23:51:04
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Well met
I would hereby like to welcome Jess Lebow, author of Master of Chains, to Candlekeep 
Please post any reviews, comments and questions on this novel herein. Or if ye have any general questions then ye may put them to Jess on this scroll.
I'm sure my fellow scribes wish thee a very warm welcome to Candlekeep, Jess Lebow |
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Crust
Learned Scribe
USA
273 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 00:46:09
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
Has anyone read the excerpt of Master of Chains, by Jess LeBow at the back of Maiden of Pain yet?
I thought it was excellent! A nice introduction to the characters, with a dramatic start and very well written, with plenty of emotion and feeling.
I'm very excited about reading the novel when it's released in September
I'm definitely intrigued by it. |
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Jess Lebow
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 23:09:27
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Hey, all,
I just wanted to drop in and say hello.
I've been looking forward to the release of this book for over a year now. I hope you all enjoy it.
-Jess |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 23:58:44
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quote:
Originally posted by Jess Lebow
I've been looking forward to the release of this book for over a year now. I hope you all enjoy it.
-Jess
Well met
Aye, me too The excerpt was spendid. I personally felt drawn in straight away to the characters and setting and am eager to read more upon obtaining this tome.
Can ye tell us a brief overview of where the tale is set and what exactly is a "master of chains"? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 27 Aug 2005 : 00:29:54
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Originally posted by Jess Lebow
Hey, all,
I just wanted to drop in and say hello.
I've been looking forward to the release of this book for over a year now. I hope you all enjoy it.
-Jess
Welcome to Candlekeep! |
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
121 Posts |
Posted - 27 Aug 2005 : 17:50:34
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Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by Jess Lebow
I've been looking forward to the release of this book for over a year now. I hope you all enjoy it.
-Jess
Well met
Aye, me too The excerpt was spendid. I personally felt drawn in straight away to the characters and setting and am eager to read more upon obtaining this tome.
Can ye tell us a brief overview of where the tale is set and what exactly is a "master of chains"?
I can answer that: Erlkazar! One of my (admittedly many) favorite places in the realms.
I too liked the excerpt and am looking forward to this book, being in Erlkazar and featuring a chain-fighting warrior - something I've thought of myself and thought would be an interesting story. The whole book, as far as I can tell, is a kind of tale I would (try) to write myself, and I'd like to see how Jess does it. You've got a sale here, Jess!
This, along with Bladesinger, are the two novels I have looked forward to most out of the 'Class' series. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 28 Aug 2005 : 05:39:21
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quote:
Originally posted by Alaundo
quote:
Originally posted by Jess Lebow
I've been looking forward to the release of this book for over a year now. I hope you all enjoy it.
-Jess
Well met
Aye, me too The excerpt was spendid. I personally felt drawn in straight away to the characters and setting and am eager to read more upon obtaining this tome.
Can ye tell us a brief overview of where the tale is set and what exactly is a "master of chains"?
Rest assured, the characters continue to draw you in. Ryder's transformation into the Master of Chains was very well done, and Liam was so well written he practically jumped from the pages and stood behind me as I read. The story adds tremendous detail and depth to Erlkazar, providing us with some excellent Realmslore. |
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Jess Lebow
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 30 Aug 2005 : 20:32:24
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Hello again,
Alaundo: Master of Chains, as Smyther astutely pointed out, is set in Erlkazar, in the barony of Alarkham. To my mind, a Master of Chains is a somewhat corrupted fighter who has taken to using the spiked chain as his weapon of choice.
Wooly: Thanks. Glad to be here.
Smyther: I'll be really interested in what you think of the book after you've finished reading. Hopefully I can live up to your expectations. 
Xysma: Wow. Liam would thank you.
-Jess |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2005 : 20:49:42
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I found my copy and the next priest novel but I have to finish rereading/reading my Harry Potter books before I can get to them. So it'll be awhile.
And welcome Jess. :) Or do you prefer Mr. Lebow? |
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Jess Lebow
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 31 Aug 2005 : 02:18:25
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Thanks, Kuje.
Please, call me Jess. No need to be formal. We're all friends here, right?
-Jess |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 31 Aug 2005 : 02:34:34
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Originally posted by Jess Lebow
Thanks, Kuje.
Please, call me Jess. No need to be formal. We're all friends here, right?
-Jess
Jess it is then. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 00:37:56
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I almost hate to ask, but what happened to the Realm of Erlkazar now that the Realms map for 3E has shifted (ie. the area of Erlkazar used to be right near Tethyr, but now it's shifted northward)?
Just curious as to how that was dealt with. And of course I'll buy and read this book--I am the kind of Realms fan who will read every FR book that comes out. |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1715 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 03:22:19
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Geez....I'm feeling old.....so many things started and left unfinished, and others are filling in the gaps. Great!
Jess is writing books in my old campaign area, so I'd better read his book....if only because I want to see how he sees Erlkazar. And for the record, just because the map's shifted doesn't change one whit of the lore that's in place for Erlkazar...any more than being all hills and mountains makes Scotland uninhabitable.
Richard Lee Byers picked up my shalarin for Queen of the Depths, so I'd better read that one too....again, because I'm curious to see Seros through someone else's eyes too....
Wonder what other toys I left lying around are being played with by others? (And THO, if you're going to use that, let me show you how to get the best...playability....out of it.  ) |
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Jess Lebow
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 17:14:08
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I was just going to say that we should pose the map shifting question to Steven, since he's really the Keeper of All Knowledge when it comes to Erlkazar.
I'll be curious what you think about how I handled Lord Purdun (Old Firefist) and King Korox. There was a ton of really good stuff in the Lands of Intrigue books that I used, and I know all of that was your baby. |
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Ethriel
Learned Scribe
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2005 : 03:24:28
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Fantastic novel, Jess...absolutely excellent...possibly the best representation of realms vampires I've yet seen. Very, very chilling group.
Now, I gotta ask since you left it open: Will there be a sequel? |
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Tremaine
Seeker
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 18:29:44
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Jess Lebow
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 19:03:06
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Thank you Ethriel.
To answer your question, I don't currently have plans to write a sequel, but I'd really like to. Perhaps if Master of Chains does well enough, I'll get to write one.
-Jess |
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Ethriel
Learned Scribe
USA
272 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 22:07:43
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Well, for one, I'd love to see it...the end, you have to admit, was incredibly open-ended what with Sharessa, Ryder'n Liam and all.
Who knows, this could be the start of a succesful group of characters...I hope so, anyways. This definitely deserves closure |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 22:18:49
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Well met, Mr. Lebow. I really enjoyed your two short stories, and the excerpt was great.
I was just wondering - what gave you this concept to write about a fighter that used chains as a weapon? I don't generally associate chains and high fantasy settings, but I look forward to what you are offering! thanks!
C-Fb |
Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 22:36:30
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
I was just wondering - what gave you this concept to write about a fighter that used chains as a weapon? I don't generally associate chains and high fantasy settings, but I look forward to what you are offering! thanks!
C-Fb
Well...... all those fighters of Loviatar have to use something besides whips..... so there's that whips and chains thing. :) Okay, it's not that amusing but it is to me. :) |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2005 : 23:12:45
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I'm telling you... Loviatar has got some crazy followers! No wonder all those bored noble children are being led down the wrong path!!
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Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 11 Sep 2005 : 04:04:35
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
Jess is writing books in my old campaign area, so I'd better read his book....if only because I want to see how he sees Erlkazar. And for the record, just because the map's shifted doesn't change one whit of the lore that's in place for Erlkazar...any more than being all hills and mountains makes Scotland uninhabitable.
I realize that, but I just wanted to know how the change was handled. :)
In any case, this book is definitely on my to-read pile. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2005 : 05:32:49
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I saw the book at the store today... But between the books and other stuff I was buying, I wound up dropping $220 today. So I had to hold off on this one.
I did, however, but two other Realms novels, Sons of Gruumsh, and Dungeon 127. I'll get this novel in a couple weeks.
Of course, it'll be longer before I can read it. I'm currently reading a non-Realms novel that Ed and THO spoke highly off, and then I've got four other Realms novels to read... |
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