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Nokom
Learned Scribe
USA
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 Posted - 16 Jul 2006 : 01:20:38
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I am reading the Spine of the world by R.A.Salvatore.I am enjoying t so far.Post what you think of this book.Its also a great book for d&d newbies because it also has a trail d&d game based on the book.All you need to play it is a d20 die and a few friends.Otherwise you can use it as an adventure with your game.As for the novel it has all the good ol' salvatore guys.You know drizzt and wulfgar and all the others.Its been good.I have just started reading it and am not but a few chapters into it.Great book.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 16 Jul 2006 : 01:38:26
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It would be better if you perform a search through the FR Novels section for scrolls that deal with this topic, as I recall some scribes have discussed this novel before.
Use the SEARCH function at the top right of the Forum screen and execute a search for "Spine of the World" in the FR Novels section.
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2006 : 01:48:30
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While not strictly just about Spine of the World this thread discusses Wulfgar and how his character has changed, as well as where some of the scribes here at the keep might have wished the character to have developed.
http://www.candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4745
For the record, Spine of the World was one of my favorite of RAS more "recent" books, and I wish that Wulfgar's path had stayed a little closer to what was intimated in this particular book. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Jul 2006 : 03:56:57
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
For the record, Spine of the World was one of my favorite of RAS more "recent" books, and I wish that Wulfgar's path had stayed a little closer to what was intimated in this particular book.
I second that. In Spine of the World, RAS actually did something new and different with one of his characters. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 16 Jul 2006 : 08:43:13
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| Its been years since I've read this one, but I seem to remember being pleasantly surprised at the time. It was a nice change from many of the other Realms books I read around then and finally something different from Salvatore. I think I can say that this is the one of his "surface books" that I have enjoyed the most. |
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Daniel of the North
Acolyte
Norway
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Posted - 14 Aug 2007 : 22:53:48
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I am halfway through this book now and find it rather disappointing. Especially the parallel story is weak so far. The book is missing action and I’m getting tired of Wulfgar constantly struggling with his inner demons. Hopefully the book will improve as I progress.
I loved The Silent Blade, hopefully Spine of the World will live up to my expectations.
However I enjoy Morik alot! |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 14 Aug 2007 : 22:56:48
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It's the only RAS book I didn't finish, I was bored to death... Maybe I should try it again sometimes...
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Daniel of the North
Acolyte
Norway
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Posted - 14 Aug 2007 : 23:02:39
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Originally posted by Skeptic
It's the only RAS book I didn't finish, I was bored to death... Maybe I should try it again sometimes...
Since Im reading Servant of the Shard afterwards: How is it compared to SotW? |
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Daniel of the North
Acolyte
Norway
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Posted - 15 Aug 2007 : 00:03:30
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Another thing:
When I finish Spine of the world, is Servant of the Shard a natural followup? I seem to remember reading that there is something in between(?) |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 15 Aug 2007 : 00:11:54
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Originally posted by Daniel of the North
Since Im reading Servant of the Shard afterwards: How is it compared to SotW?
Another thing:
When I finish Spine of the world, is Servant of the Shard a natural followup? I seem to remember reading that there is something in between(?)
I really much enjoyed Servant the Shard, but the following "Sell Swords" series was a bit disappointing.
Don't worry, the link between the two is really thin. |
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Pharaun Mizzrym
Acolyte
Canada
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Posted - 06 Sep 2007 : 00:42:43
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 11 Sep 2007 : 21:05:59
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Originally posted by Pharaun Mizzrym
I Loved it, Morik is the greatest
Morik is a slimeball who would have raped a certain female character if Wulfgar had not stopped him. |
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 14 Sep 2007 : 19:18:00
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Pharaun Mizzrym
I Loved it, Morik is the greatest
Morik is a slimeball who would have raped a certain female character if Wulfgar had not stopped him.
Agreed, Morik was a reprehensible character who I felt was symbolic of how far Wulfgar had fallen. He went from noble, heroic, and trustworthy friends and allies like Drizzt and Co. to this scumbag. |
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