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O Love
Acolyte
Germany
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 Posted - 20 Nov 2005 : 14:33:02
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Randomhouse released the following images:
- "Final Gate": Third/Last of the Last Mythal trilogy
- "Blackstaff": First of the Wizards series
- "Bloodwalk": Second of the Wizards series
Thanks to Steffen, who found those pictures. And a  to George, who beat me to "Blackstaff".
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 20 Nov 2005 : 18:19:14
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Looks like Ilsevele is on the cover, and she looks pretty nice. Too bad the picture of her is better than her actual characterization so far, and it's not quite as nice as the Sarya picture.
Bloodwalk's cover looks awesome, and even a bit sexy. Great frontal, in-your-face pose.
My comments on Blackstaff are in the other thread. |
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Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 20 Nov 2005 18:19:44 |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 20 Nov 2005 : 19:11:27
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I like the picture on the Final Gate book - it looks almost to be done in a different vein, though - which is good. Maybe Ilsevele plays a much bigger role in this novel.
As for Blackstaff - I was unaware Khelben had long hair... I thought he kept it neatly trimmed. Ah well - the cover is cool, though!
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 20 Nov 2005 : 20:17:18
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
As for Blackstaff - I was unaware Khelben had long hair... I thought he kept it neatly trimmed.
C-Fb
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"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."
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
121 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2005 : 21:33:20
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*Drool*
The Wizards covers are absolutely gorgeous, unlike some other series I could mention that just look like warped anime. Here's hoping (against all logic and reason) that there is an open call for the wizards. I'd enter just for a chance at a cover like that (well, amongst many other reasons like the honor).
Kudos to the as yet unknown artist! |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 20 Nov 2005 : 22:19:55
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Yes, the covers for the Wizards are definately among the best since those for the Priests (which are the best since the Sembia-series, which are my favourites, period). I really like the almost romance-novel feel of Bloodwalk, and a guy shooting lightning from his hands (Blackstaff) is never wrong either , even if his hair is longer than normal and he don't look enough like Sean Connery.
As for Final Gate, well, it's an okay cover I guess - for one thing it's nice to see that Ilsevele hasn't been drawn as the typical elf-babe. Then again, long, flowing red hair...Whoa Molly! |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 20 Nov 2005 : 22:29:37
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Originally posted by O Love
And a to George, who beat me to "Blackstaff".
 I only beat you to it because a certain Mr Schend tipped me off. You know what they say, it's not what you know ...
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 21 Nov 2005 : 07:14:33
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Originally posted by Smyther
*Drool*
The Wizards covers are absolutely gorgeous, unlike some other series I could mention that just look like warped anime. Here's hoping (against all logic and reason) that there is an open call for the wizards. I'd enter just for a chance at a cover like that (well, amongst many other reasons like the honor).
Kudos to the as yet unknown artist!
I agree, I'm very happy with the Bloodwalk cover. Blackstaff looks very cool as well. If anyone discovers who that artist is, I'd certainly like to thank him/her for a job well done. I'm anxious to see what the other two books in the series are and who's writing them also.
Those July release dates are a bit wonky. I was told I'd get bumped up a bit earlier, but haven't heard an official release date as of yet.
Best,
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 21 Nov 2005 : 15:03:09
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Well, I do like the fact that Khelben is obviously being a bad mambajamba on the cover - and who knows, he is a wizard, so if he wanted long hair, I doubt he would have to wait for it. 
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 21 Nov 2005 : 22:30:48
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Those look rather "classic Realms"-ish, which can be a good thing. Bloodwalk is my favorite of those three.
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Originally posted by The Sage
Of course, we are all familiar with another of the more recent (and by this I mean 5 years) images of the Blackstaff:- http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/FR_ART/People/KhelbenArunsun.jpg
Slightly umkempt I believe  .
That image ended up in my Archmages test, and Steven said that was one of his least favorite -- Khelben looks emaciated in it. As he's described, he's a big guy -- could be a decent fighter if he wanted.
I'm personally a fan of the picture in the Epic Level Handbook: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/EPIC_Gallery/Gallery7/44268_CA1_KhelbenBlackstaff.jpg
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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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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 25 Nov 2005 : 22:04:55
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I'm personally a fan of the picture in the Epic Level Handbook: http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/EPIC_Gallery/Gallery7/44268_CA1_KhelbenBlackstaff.jpg
Cheers
Really? Honestly, that's my least favorite picture of him. :/
I like the pic on the cover of Realms of Magic. |
"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."
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New covers: Final Gate, Blackstaff and Bloodwalk
