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Gyor
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 05 Oct 2022 : 14:18:02
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One is Druid's Call by E.K. Johnson and the other is Road to Neverwinter by Jaleigh Johnson, who wrote FR novels like the Broken Chain novels (which were great novels about the Shadar Kai).
Mod edit: Tweaking the subject line just a bit and moving this to the Novels section. 
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 05 Oct 2022 22:33:23
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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Seethyr
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 05 Oct 2022 : 17:23:18
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| Do you think this could signal a rebirth of the novel line that was so strong not too long ago? |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 05 Oct 2022 : 18:11:48
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Originally posted by Seethyr
Do you think this could signal a rebirth of the novel line that was so strong not too long ago?
As these appear to be part of the movie deal, it should not indicate WotC returning to a novel increase policy.
Should they sell very well, that might change policy. Time will of course tell, unless WotC announces something official. |
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deserk
Learned Scribe
Norway
237 Posts |
Posted - 05 Oct 2022 : 22:26:14
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| I find it a little bit concerning that there's no FR logo on it, while based on info on the movies and the details of the books, it's clearly set in the Realms. It makes me think WotC is just going to deliberately treat the Realms as a generic fantasy sandbox and outright ignore it's established lore. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 05 Oct 2022 : 22:29:42
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Originally posted by deserk
It makes me think WotC is just going to deliberately treat the Realms as a generic fantasy sandbox and outright ignore it's established lore.
And this is different from the last several years in what way? |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 06 Oct 2022 : 09:16:35
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Originally posted by Seethyr
Do you think this could signal a rebirth of the novel line that was so strong not too long ago?
No.
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HighOne
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 06 Oct 2022 : 18:57:45
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| If anything, we might see more movie-based novels. But I don't think these books are targeted at existing FR fans, nor will FR fans find them particularly satisfying. They're for fans of the movie. |
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Erikor
Seeker
Norway
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Posted - 08 Oct 2022 : 22:41:17
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They're both prequels to a movie. That's like when Marvel's putting out prequel comics before a movie..
But if enough people buy them and enough people watch the movie and it makes enough money then maybe they will put out more books.
I am a bit excited by one being written by Jaleigh Johnson though. I liked her other books. |
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Delnyn
Senior Scribe
USA
889 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2022 : 18:48:55
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| At least this is a much-needed break from the Lord Ginsu novels. |
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11690 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2022 : 14:05:26
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it's sad to me that I just can't get excited about this. I hope that the movie is good. I can say they are putting an effort into building up hype.
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 28 Oct 2022 : 16:51:10
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Shardnax
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2022 : 17:23:25
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Originally posted by Kentinal
As these appear to be part of the movie deal, it should not indicate WotC returning to a novel increase policy.
Should they sell very well, that might change policy. Time will of course tell, unless WotC announces something official.
Probably the deciding factor. WotC hasn't seemed interested in doing much with D&D for several years now. If they announce more novels I'll probably look them over. I don't expect much since I'm disinterested in much of the WotC era novels. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 01 Nov 2022 : 23:36:32
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I wouldn't call them FR novels so much as D&D novels. Sure, the movie is technicall (or at least supposedly) set in Faerun, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them FR, at least at this point.
That said, I agree the Unbroken Chain novels were fantastic (wish there had been more), and if there are D&D novels, perhaps that will signal a return of FR-specific novels (though whether they pay any attention to lore or not remains to be seen). |
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Silverizer
Acolyte
Canada
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Posted - 08 Jan 2023 : 18:00:48
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Well I am exited to see any new novels release in the Forgotten Realms.
With all the negativity going on in the D&D community over the proposed 1.1 OGL; the timing of this announcement is good.
These new novels maybe a positive aspect in the change in attitude that WOTC has towards D&D. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Feb 2023 : 20:48:02
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| Read an excerpt of Jaleigh ‘s novel and it feels realms to me. Can’t wait to buy it the 28th. I’ll be sure to share thoughts here |
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Gyor
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 02 Mar 2023 : 13:15:13
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
I wouldn't call them FR novels so much as D&D novels. Sure, the movie is technicall (or at least supposedly) set in Faerun, but I wouldn't go so far as to call them FR, at least at this point.
That said, I agree the Unbroken Chain novels were fantastic (wish there had been more), and if there are D&D novels, perhaps that will signal a return of FR-specific novels (though whether they pay any attention to lore or not remains to be seen).
I read new novels, they are definately Forgotten Realms novels, chalked full of FR lore, so they don't feel like generic D&D.
Already love the characters. Would recommend. |
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New 2 FR novels coming in 2023 (prequel novels)
