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The Red Walker
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 Posted - 23 Aug 2006 : 03:15:57
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Originally posted by James P. Davis
Thank you very much Wanderer! And while I'm not sure when the Border Kingdoms will appear again, I feel this is probably the best place to mention that Wizards has finally posted the accompanying webstory to Bloodwalk: "Bloodline".
Re-reading it, after having written it several months ago, I realized it is a definite 'read-after' story for Bloodwalk. Things are mentioned that could be confusing for anyone not familiar with the book, but honestly you guys are the true judges on that score.
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=books/fr/bloodliness
Hope you like!
Best,
--James
I read this story soon after you posted this, It is very enjoyable. Really enjoyable characters once again! But, it was too short!
I went back to the link today to re-read it and answer a few questions for myself. The link no longer works
Does anyone know where it moved to , or better yet was anyone smart enough to save it? I would love to read it again. Thank to anyone with help on this! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 23 Aug 2006 : 05:01:05
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I enjoyed Bloodwalk as well, mostly because of the livid description of the scenery and the display of interesting new magic (quite yucky if you can't stand the sight of blood ). Quinsareth struck me as a classic example of an antihero with a mystical background (that is explained a bit in "Bloodline") and an ending that's not typical for the FR, which made the book more interesting. Hopefully not the only story about this asimaar.
Thanks Braveheart, very happy you enjoyed! There are indeed some stories turning in my head for Quin, but the ball is in WotC's court right now. Only time will tell.
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Does anyone know where it moved to , or better yet was anyone smart enough to save it? I would love to read it again. Thank to anyone with help on this!
Thanks again Red Walker! I found an alternate link to "Bloodline", courtesy of O-Love, in a PDF format. Enjoy!
http://www.o-love.net/realms/samples/sam_wiz2_2.pdf
Best,
--James |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 23 Aug 2006 : 05:16:34
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Thanks again Red Walker! I found an alternate link to "Bloodline", courtesy of O-Love, in a PDF format. Enjoy!
http://www.o-love.net/realms/samples/sam_wiz2_2.pdf
Best,
--James
Thank you James, I just downloaded and saved it. I will read it agian soon. Would this thread be appropriate for any questions about it? |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 23 Aug 2006 : 08:09:57
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Thank you James, I just downloaded and saved it. I will read it agian soon. Would this thread be appropriate for any questions about it?
It's okay with me, though if you or Alaundo wish to open a separate thread that would be fine too, I'm easy.
--JPD |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2006 : 01:05:30
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Thanks again Red Walker! I found an alternate link to "Bloodline", courtesy of O-Love, in a PDF format. Enjoy!
http://www.o-love.net/realms/samples/sam_wiz2_2.pdf
Best,
--James
Thank you James, I just downloaded and saved it. I will read it agian soon. Would this thread be appropriate for any questions about it?
I did start reading through it again and have a question, but Am concerned about hi-jacking this thread , so I will consult The Sage or Wooly(As i See they are online) as not to do any harm! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 06 Feb 2007 : 18:02:07
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As I mentioned in another Bloodwalk thread, I was a little disappointed in the ending and like it at the same time. It's weird. Morgynn's death scene was very clever...but I find it hard to believe she would have tried to bloodwalk through him, since she obviously knew something about his capabilities. Like I said...she strikes me as someone who plans and considers what moves her enemies make. The ending involving Quin and Eli was pretty touching...but also rather underwhelming. I think it's because I never really got into Quin. It's not that he wasn't well-written, it's just that he wasn't my type of character. I much prefer characters who are more...well, human and relatable. I felt the same way about the Ghostwalker in the Ghostwalker novel--not badly written at all, just too hard for me to relate to. I like the more "human" characters (Eli, Dreslya, and Sameska) and really wish they played bigger roles than they already did.
I was also left wondering what became of Sameska and how the town got back into order, but than again I believe some loose ends are a good thing.  Overall, a well-written novel with nice prose, even though it moved a little too slowly for me. I wish the author the best of luck with his next project.
PS: I enjoyed the grass witches! |
"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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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 06 Feb 2007 : 19:16:45
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As I mentioned in another Bloodwalk thread, I was a little disappointed in the ending and like it at the same time. It's weird. Morgynn's death scene was very clever...but I find it hard to believe she would have tried to bloodwalk through him, since she obviously knew something about his capabilities. Like I said...she strikes me as someone who plans and considers what moves her enemies make.
I'd say Morgynn's death was based more on her estimation of Quin in that moment: staggering, bloodied, beaten, and ready to fall over. Honestly, had she not decided to bloodwalk through him and instead planned to go ahead with destroying the temple...well, Quin would be buried along with the Hidden Circle, heh! (But this would be my preference toward the wizard class speaking. Wizard vs. Warrior? At higher levels? Usually equals dead warrior.)
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The ending involving Quin and Eli was pretty touching...but also rather underwhelming. I think it's because I never really got into Quin. It's not that he wasn't well-written, it's just that he wasn't my type of character. I much prefer characters who are more...well, human and relatable. I felt the same way about the Ghostwalker in the Ghostwalker novel--not badly written at all, just too hard for me to relate to. I like the more "human" characters (Eli, Dreslya, and Sameska) and really wish they played bigger roles than they already did.
Well, I'm glad you liked my girls (quite a few here). I like strong women in novels (and in general) and hope my sophomore effort introduces a few more likable females (with lots more 'screen-time', but shhhhh...I didn't say that. NDA, Nda, nda...).
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I was also left wondering what became of Sameska and how the town got back into order, but than again I believe some loose ends are a good thing. Overall, a well-written novel with nice prose, even though it moved a little too slowly for me. I wish the author the best of luck with his next project.
PS: I enjoyed the grass witches!
I'm sorry the ending didn't completely satisfy, but I'm thankful that you gave it a shot and shared your thoughts. I've gotten alot of good feedback here at Candlekeep and more elsewhere. And I consider all of it as 'good', whether positive or negative on any point. I hope I get the chance to revisit the loose ends of Bloodwalk (and the grass-witches! So many ideas...) somewhere down the line.
Best,
--James |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 06 Feb 2007 : 23:02:15
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| Glad to hear it, and I'm happy you enjoyed my comments. |
"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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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2009 : 21:42:09
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| I just finished this book and was wondering if there are any links to Shield of Weeping Ghosts before I start that novel? |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2009 : 05:43:20
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I just finished this book and was wondering if there are any links to Shield of Weeping Ghosts before I start that novel?
Only easter eggs (no spoilers here) i.e. Narfell, the Creel Tribe, a brief and cryptic mention of the Order of Twilight, and one of Goorgian's spellbooks. Keep a sharp eye and you'll catch 'em.
So what did you think of BLOODWALK? Like? Dislike? In-between?
Best,
--James |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2009 : 13:32:08
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Originally posted by James P. Davis
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I just finished this book and was wondering if there are any links to Shield of Weeping Ghosts before I start that novel?
Only easter eggs (no spoilers here) i.e. Narfell, the Creel Tribe, a brief and cryptic mention of the Order of Twilight, and one of Goorgian's spellbooks. Keep a sharp eye and you'll catch 'em.
So what did you think of BLOODWALK? Like? Dislike? In-between?
Best,
--James
I would unfortunately have to say in-between. This is only because I don't find that I am fully capable of forming an accurate opinion on it simply due to circumstances in life that didn't allow me to devote as much into reading this novel (when things go good, it takes me about a week to read a novel, this one took me 3 weeks)...that's because work has been hectic with few breaks to allow me to read (as opposed to usual) and since I'm having my house built this year, that took up a lot of my personal time (along with other stuff that is breaking my concentration).....soooo basically, all of this made it hard for me to follow the story. There was a brief moment where I was able to read 4 Chapters in a row, and that was very enjoyable. The last few chapters went allright for me too (since things started to calm down until yesterday). I might tackle the novel again at some point though. I'll go give Shield of Weeping Ghosts a read now though (just from reading the back cover it looks VERY interesting). |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
244 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2009 : 19:50:29
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I would unfortunately have to say in-between. This is only because I don't find that I am fully capable of forming an accurate opinion on it simply due to circumstances in life that didn't allow me to devote as much into reading this novel (when things go good, it takes me about a week to read a novel, this one took me 3 weeks)...that's because work has been hectic with few breaks to allow me to read (as opposed to usual) and since I'm having my house built this year, that took up a lot of my personal time (along with other stuff that is breaking my concentration).....soooo basically, all of this made it hard for me to follow the story. There was a brief moment where I was able to read 4 Chapters in a row, and that was very enjoyable. The last few chapters went allright for me too (since things started to calm down until yesterday). I might tackle the novel again at some point though. I'll go give Shield of Weeping Ghosts a read now though (just from reading the back cover it looks VERY interesting).
I hear ya' loud and clear, life tends to become a priority now and again, heh! Glad to hear things are calming down a bit though and hopefully you can give BLOODWALK another chance somewhere down the line when things are going a bit smoother.
All the best with your work and that new house! Sounds like a great new chapter in your life is getting started and I'd much rather someone be happy in life than merely happy with my writing.
(though I do hope you enjoy THE SHIELD OF WEEPING GHOSTS)
Best,
--James |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 21 Apr 2009 : 23:59:55
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Originally posted by James P. Davis
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Originally posted by Alisttair
I would unfortunately have to say in-between. This is only because I don't find that I am fully capable of forming an accurate opinion on it simply due to circumstances in life that didn't allow me to devote as much into reading this novel (when things go good, it takes me about a week to read a novel, this one took me 3 weeks)...that's because work has been hectic with few breaks to allow me to read (as opposed to usual) and since I'm having my house built this year, that took up a lot of my personal time (along with other stuff that is breaking my concentration).....soooo basically, all of this made it hard for me to follow the story. There was a brief moment where I was able to read 4 Chapters in a row, and that was very enjoyable. The last few chapters went allright for me too (since things started to calm down until yesterday). I might tackle the novel again at some point though. I'll go give Shield of Weeping Ghosts a read now though (just from reading the back cover it looks VERY interesting).
I hear ya' loud and clear, life tends to become a priority now and again, heh! Glad to hear things are calming down a bit though and hopefully you can give BLOODWALK another chance somewhere down the line when things are going a bit smoother.
All the best with your work and that new house! Sounds like a great new chapter in your life is getting started and I'd much rather someone be happy in life than merely happy with my writing.
(though I do hope you enjoy THE SHIELD OF WEEPING GHOSTS)
Best,
--James
Thanks James, much appreciated.
Oh and I got the first four chapters of Shield in today...VERRRRRRRY GOOD. I think the familiarity of Rashemen people helps, but so far I am hooked. I'll go visit the first thread of the book club for that novel after I read the next chapter. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
http://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/172023 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 12 Jan 2011 : 17:09:19
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| Been planning to read this book, as I already bought it last week... But time's the enemy---or rather, Feist is. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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James P. Davis
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 12 Jan 2011 : 18:19:00
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Originally posted by Dennis
Been planning to read this book, as I already bought it last week... But time's the enemy---or rather, Feist is.
No sir, Feist is no enemy. Enjoy the Feist and afterward, hopefully, enjoy the Davis...okay, that just sounds weird, Davis is not a good last name for that. Rather, enjoy the Bloodwalk...by Davis. :) |
"Everybody is a book of blood; wherever we're opened, we're red."--Clive Barker
FR: RotD2:"Possessions"
Wizards:Bloodwalk
Citadels: The Shield of Weeping Ghosts
Wilds: The Restless Shore
Ed Greenwood Presents Waterdeep: Circle of Skulls (May 2010)
Book trailers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jC-ska7ohVk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZfvFdQ8bLp0 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 12 Jan 2011 : 19:12:46
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| Indeed, James, I will. |
Every beginning has an end. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 01:01:27
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Originally posted by James P. Davis
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Originally posted by Dennis
Been planning to read this book, as I already bought it last week... But time's the enemy---or rather, Feist is.
No sir, Feist is no enemy. Enjoy the Feist and afterward, hopefully, enjoy the Davis...okay, that just sounds weird, Davis is not a good last name for that. Rather, enjoy the Bloodwalk...by Davis. :)
Ha, you just suggested a Sci-fi sandwich  |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
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Bloodwalk: Chapters 24 - 26 and epilogue
