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MidnightRein
Acolyte
USA
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 Posted - 13 Oct 2006 : 19:11:30
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In any of the books. Mine is Midnight of course. Because I can relate to her in alot of ways.
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
2296 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2006 : 19:20:37
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Not really sure. There are a few:
Pharaun
Galaeron (sp?)
an orc sergeant during Azoun's Crusade who has never been named, because he was plain funny
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Victor_ograygor
Master of Realmslore
Denmark
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WalkerNinja
Senior Scribe
USA
575 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2006 : 20:51:10
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| My favorite character would likely have to be Ren o' the Blade. I always found him intriguing as a proto-anti-hero. I always sort of identified him as the Wolverine of the Forgotten Realms. The concept of his character is classic. I think that I see a lot more of Tolkien's rangers in him than in Drizzt or any other notable FR ranger. He also introduced the idea of the Ranger/Thief to AD&D, where previously the only multi-class rangers were clerics. The Ranger/Rogue idea remains an intriguing one for me to this day. |
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Kalin Agrivar
Senior Scribe
Canada
956 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2006 : 20:55:02
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Originally posted by WalkerNinja
My favorite character would likely have to be Ren o' the Blade. I always found him intriguing as a proto-anti-hero. I always sort of identified him as the Wolverine of the Forgotten Realms. The concept of his character is classic. I think that I see a lot more of Tolkien's rangers in him than in Drizzt or any other notable FR ranger. He also introduced the idea of the Ranger/Thief to AD&D, where previously the only multi-class rangers were clerics. The Ranger/Rogue idea remains an intriguing one for me to this day.
I'd agree..Ren was one of my favorite characters but (to be picky  ) Ren was human and a dual-class...first ranger then thief then (breaking the rules) back to ranger
but he has always made the thief/ranger a favorite combo for me too  |
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WalkerNinja
Senior Scribe
USA
575 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2006 : 22:11:41
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I concur with your pickiness. Yes, Ren was dual-class rather than multi-class, but I thought to make my post friendly for those readers unfamiliar with that ancient and archaic system. Further, I don't recall that returning to your original class was against the rules...
I always wondered if Wizards might re-visit Ren o' the Blade in a series of prequels. I mean, Shal and Tarl didn't start adventuring until we started reading about them, but Ren made his way all the way from Waterdeep to Phlan before he ever appeared in print. I'd bet that there's a tale or two worth telling from that period. |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 13 Oct 2006 : 22:50:52
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silverwizard
Seeker
Greece
76 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 00:31:00
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| I think he's in the "heroes of Phlan" series (you know, "Pool of Radiance", "Pools of Darkness", etc.). |
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Drakul
Senior Scribe
USA
367 Posts |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 02:28:45
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| Drizzt is too easy. Cadderly is always a favorite. Caledan Caldorien (hope I spelled that right). |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
1089 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 03:55:53
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Always a fun topic...
I can't pick just one. My favorites right now are Myrmeen Lhal, Malik el Sami yn Nasser, Alias, Mirt, Vangerdahast, Danillo Thann, and Erevis Cale. |
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Marc
Senior Scribe
658 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 11:29:45
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| Araevin Teshurr or Malik el Sami yn Nasser |
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WalkerNinja
Senior Scribe
USA
575 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 14:39:27
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| ooo... Myrmeen Lhal is a strong choice! and Caledan Caldorien is the only reason that I've ever played a bard... |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 14:45:40
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| and bring back the FR comic book characters |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 14:55:18
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Without a doubt, Laeral. She has style and she's a responsible and intelligent leader in her own right. Couple that with her subtle sex appeal, and the fact that she is (or rather was) the wife of the Blackstaff, and we've a character I'll always enjoy reading about.
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Zimme
Learned Scribe
Denmark
209 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 15:46:35
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| Ill have to say Ryld Argith(like his style :)), Artemis Entreri (could say, of cource), Zaknafein Do'urden (All hail the master!), Erevis Cale (I am after all a fan of the shadowlord :) Erevis is tha bomb!), Shikes!! I could go on...:) |
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Aquanova
Seeker
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 15:50:55
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Well, I'm sure that once I finish the War of the Spider Queen series there will be a couple of additions on my list, but as of right now....
...I'd have to say Drasek Riven, from the Erevis Cale Trilogy. He's a very, very believable character, especially as an assassin, and he's easily my favorite character out of that awesome trilogy.
Liriel Baenre was pretty entertaining too (that's what Fyodor said! *zing*  ), and though she kinda hit some annoying spots with me I still enjoyed her character. (Mainly because the annoying spots were intended by Elaine, what with Liriel's naturally immature mindset.) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 16:29:31
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Without a doubt, Laeral. She has style and she's a responsible and intelligent leader in her own right. Couple that with her subtle sex appeal, and the fact that she is (or rather was) the wife of the Blackstaff, and we've a character I'll always enjoy reading about.
Laeral's sex appeal?
Really?
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
578 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 17:47:54
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Boy this is a question.........
I have so many..
I like Pwent, Ivan Bouldershoulder, General Dagna, Artemis Enteri
but my top choice at the momment is
Ferret/Stiletto from Curse of the Shadow King
He's one hell of a sneaky thief
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 14 Oct 2006 : 21:45:39
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| I've always liked Danilo and Elaith, which certainly goes some way to explaining why Elfsong is probably my favourite Realms novel. I also like Khelben, Syluné and Giogi. |
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 14:57:07
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Without a doubt, Laeral. She has style and she's a responsible and intelligent leader in her own right. Couple that with her subtle sex appeal, and the fact that she is (or rather was) the wife of the Blackstaff, and we've a character I'll always enjoy reading about.
Laeral's sex appeal?
Really?
That's why I said it was subtle. It's not something you immediately notice. Re-read Elfsong and City of Splendors and then tell me whether or not Laeral exudes a subtle hint of sexuality to you. 
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 16:03:20
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
Without a doubt, Laeral. She has style and she's a responsible and intelligent leader in her own right. Couple that with her subtle sex appeal, and the fact that she is (or rather was) the wife of the Blackstaff, and we've a character I'll always enjoy reading about.
Laeral's sex appeal?
Really?
That's why I said it was subtle. It's not something you immediately notice. Re-read Elfsong and City of Splendors and then tell me whether or not Laeral exudes a subtle hint of sexuality to you.
Fair enough.
What I'm drawn to when I read about Laeral is her always selfless nature. She's gentle and kind, with an intelligence and maturity that is far more intriguing to me, than any hint of sexuality.
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 16:35:35
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Ryld and Pharaun, because the reminded me of a twisted version of Fafhrd and Mouser, and because Ryld was the closest thing to a tragic knight character you would ever see in a drow society (even if his affection was misplaced).
Danilo has always been one of my favorites just because if his wit and charisma, and because as much as I love Khelben, I loved the idea of Danilo tweaking him as well.
Khelben and Learal, because not only are they great political intruige characters (and not just because of Khelben, but Laeral's whole "secret identity" when she is in Skullport as well), but because dispite being power players, they still managed to be the "soulmate, I'd do anything for you" couple in the Realms.
Alias and Dragonbait, because I loved how they interacted with each other, and the fact that Dragonbait was an exemplar of paladin virtues while living up to them, not imposing them on others per se. And I also have a thing for red heads. And I have to throw Mintassan in on this, because I liked the idea of a handsome, chubby guy getting a woman like Alias because she came to appreciate him.
Liriel was just awesome to read, as was Fyodor. Liriel was an increadibly fun character to follow, and she was quite masterful with her inuendo as well.
Pavel from the Year of Rogue Dragons books, because he was a good cleric through and through, even up to the end, and even with a few interesting more humanizing elements.
There are tons more that I could come up with, but those were the ones that leapt to my mind at first. No offence to any author whose character I didn't mention, because I have loved many, many characters that have come across the Realms stage. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 17:30:05
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What I'm drawn to when I read about Laeral is her always selfless nature. She's gentle and kind, with an intelligence and maturity that is far more intriguing to me, than any hint of sexuality.
And for me, it's her playful and mischeivous nature. |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 15 Oct 2006 : 17:39:53
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Khelben. |
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Victor_ograygor
Master of Realmslore
Denmark
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 01:31:40
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Originally posted by The Sage
What I'm drawn to when I read about Laeral is her always selfless nature. She's gentle and kind, with an intelligence and maturity that is far more intriguing to me, than any hint of sexuality.
And for me, it's her playful and mischeivous nature.
I won't argue with that... I just think her experience with the Crown of Horns has "hardened" her personality a little. In other words... her playful and mischeivous nature (I wonder why you immediately noted that ), while present, is somewhat tempered by past experience with the Crown of Horns. She's not quite the lighthearted individual she once was.
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 09:12:38
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| Not the easiest of questions, but here we go: Myrmeen Lhal, Newt and Mirt are the characters that comes to mind that would drive me to buy a novel, Storm, Elminster and a few others are not far behind. |
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Haman
Seeker
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - 16 Oct 2006 : 09:45:59
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What is your favorite character in the Realms?
