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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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 Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 13:48:56
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[judgemental European mode on]
Well, you're American, so you're expected to botch the pronunciation of foreign words
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There is a rumour going around that I have found god. I think is unlikely because I have enough difficulty finding my keys, and there is empirical evidence that they exist.
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
767 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 14:10:17
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Kajehase
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Originally posted by Kyrene
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Wheee! *plays celebratory vuvuzela-fanfare*
Um... can you play a fanfare on a one-tone instrument? Other than a very boring one, that is.
[derail thread]
Are you here for the WC, Kajehase?
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[off the rail]
Afraid not. I have to make do with watching the games on the telly (with the sound off, those plastic horns are not that bad up close, but through a TV-speaker it's like having a blooming bee-swarm buzzing around the room).[back on the rail]
Rob King posted a limerick on Twitter that rhymed "vuvuzela" with "Methuselah." So I tossed one back at him:
Ella, the wife of Methuselah
Asked him to play her vuvuzela.
He gave it a shot
But he wasn't that hot,
And nothing he did could enthuse Ella.
Since then, I've learned that "vuvuzela" rhymes with "Venezuela," which throws a wrench into the limerick machinery. ::shrugs:: I'll get over it. In time.
I don’t know where you heard that. Being a native (albeit it of the euro-african variety), I can attest that it’s pronounced vooh-vooh-ZEH-lah, and would indeed rhyme with your Ella and Methuselah. I cannot agree with Kajehase. It sounds worse up close, and the only thing that in my mind currently rhymes with that is “Blow that THING again, and I’ll stick it up...” |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 14:12:16
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Ella, the wife of Methuselah
Asked him to play her vuvuzela.
He gave it a shot
But he wasn't that hot,
And nothing he did could enthuse Ella.
GOSH! Until now, I thought I was immune to the vuvuzela rejection that seems to afflict people from all around the globe! 
And well, I think it's way easier to us in Brasil to have rhymes with vuvuzela...
Ela (she)
Banguela (toothless)
Panela (cooking pot)
Favela (poor suburbs)
Pinguela (a small bridge)
Trivela (a fancy soccer kick)
But I'll give you that one...
"Prince Charming had a ball
And danced with Cinderella
The musicians at the court
Back then played the vuvuzela?
Perhaps not, or Cinderella
Would not just lose her slipper
She would be known nowadays
As the first princess kicker!
She impressed very much the prince
With her dancing at the hall
But now she would be recognized
As the Queen of Football"
OK... It's silly, and VERY far from
real poetry... But I couldn't help it!
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"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 14:21:57
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Originally posted by Kyrene
I don’t know where you heard that. Being a native (albeit it of the euro-african variety), I can attest that it’s pronounced vooh-vooh-ZEH-lah, and would indeed rhyme with your Ella and Methuselah.
Well, that would improve the rhyme, but the meter would still be off. The limerick's rhyme scheme depends on an accented second syllable of "Methuselah" and "vuvuzelah."
But. Since I screwed up the rhyme/meter on that one because of my typically American (read, "woefully limited") linguistic skills, allow me to submit another limerick for your consideration. This one has been around for a while, and, unlike the first, it's Realms-related. 
Storm seduced a young drow know as Drizzt
Who had never been so much as kizzt.
With his bracers of speed
He completed the deed
With a haste that left Storm dazed and pizzt.
::ahem:: Moving on, now....
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 15:56:19
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Kyrene
I don’t know where you heard that. Being a native (albeit it of the euro-african variety), I can attest that it’s pronounced vooh-vooh-ZEH-lah, and would indeed rhyme with your Ella and Methuselah.
Well, that would improve the rhyme, but the meter would still be off. The limerick's rhyme scheme depends on an accented second syllable of "Methuselah" and "vuvuzelah."
But. Since I screwed up the rhyme/meter on that one because of my typically American (read, "woefully limited") linguistic skills, allow me to submit another limerick for your consideration. This one has been around for a while, and, unlike the first, it's Realms-related.
Storm seduced a young drow know as Drizzt
Who had never been so much as kizzt.
With his bracers of speed
He completed the deed
With a haste that left Storm dazed and pizzt.
::ahem:: Moving on, now....
    
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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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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 16:22:08
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Storm seduced a young drow know as Drizzt
Who had never been so much as kizzt.
With his bracers of speed
He completed the deed
With a haste that left Storm dazed and pizzt.
I always thought it was Alustriel that had a crush on Drizzt... |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2010 : 14:53:41
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Mrs. Cunningham, just got my hands on "The Great Hunt", published in the #246 issue of Dragon Magazine. A very nice story, and like all of your works, with characters that are very alive - at least until they meet Arilyn or Elaith blades.
I was just wondering: is anywhere else a clue about the fate of the half-orc youngster Drom? I know the story ends there, and he will be a survivor, but I just wanted to know if anything else was published, or even if you gave some thought about how could the ex-hunter survive after the maiming. |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2010 : 15:14:43
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Originally posted by Barastir
Mrs. Cunningham, just got my hands on "The Great Hunt", published in the #246 issue of Dragon Magazine. A very nice story, and like all of your works, with characters that are very alive - at least until they meet Arilyn or Elaith blades.
I was just wondering: is anywhere else a clue about the fate of the half-orc youngster Drom? I know the story ends there, and he will be a survivor, but I just wanted to know if anything else was published, or even if you gave some thought about how could the ex-hunter survive after the maiming.
There's nothing published AFTER this story, but the graphic novel based on this story (published in 2008 by Devil's Due Publishing) gives a little more clarity to Drom's decision. The visual format required a more obvious resolution, so there are a few minor changes to the graphic novel. It makes it clear that Drom followed Arilyn's trail, and it's strongly implied that he took her up on her offer to help him find a "better pack."
Looking forward, I imagine that Arilyn would introduce him to some of her associates. He'll always be a little lame (in the traditional sense of the word), but he will learn to ride and become a skillful archer, which will enable him to hunt and fight. |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2010 : 16:47:33
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
He'll always be a little lame (in the traditional sense of the word), but he will learn to ride and become a skillful archer, which will enable him to hunt and fight.
Thank you, Mrs. Gunningham. But in the end of the story, wasn't his arm also damaged by Elaith's blade? Could he still be an archer, even with this wound? |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2010 : 17:08:48
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Originally posted by Barastir
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
He'll always be a little lame (in the traditional sense of the word), but he will learn to ride and become a skillful archer, which will enable him to hunt and fight.
Thank you, Mrs. Gunningham. But in the end of the story, wasn't his arm also damaged by Elaith's blade? Could he still be an archer, even with this wound?
Healing potion. Works wonders. :) |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2010 : 17:43:06
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Storm seduced a young drow know as Drizzt
Who had never been so much as kizzt.
With his bracers of speed
He completed the deed
With a haste that left Storm dazed and pizzt.
::ahem:: Moving on, now....
That's hilarious. 
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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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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jun 2010 : 19:04:48
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Healing potion. Works wonders. :)
True enough, heheh!!! Anyway, I was quite happy with the future you foresaw to the young half-orc! Thank you once again, Mrs. Cunningham! |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 11:50:40
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Mrs. Cunningham,
Myrin Silverspear is one of my favorite characters in your novels. I already liked his role in Elfshadow, so I really enjoyed to see him again in Evermeet: Island of Elves. Have the good moon elf captain appeared in any other novel, magazine or anthology? Is there any chance that he's still around in the post-Spellplague Realms? |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 12:31:59
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Originally posted by Barastir
Mrs. Cunningham,
Myrin Silverspear is one of my favorite characters in your novels. I already liked his role in Elfshadow, so I really enjoyed to see him again in Evermeet: Island of Elves. Have the good moon elf captain appeared in any other novel, magazine or anthology? Is there any chance that he's still around in the post-Spellplague Realms?
No, he hasn't appeared in any other story I've written. Given his age--he is older than Queen Amlaruil--I doubt he is still walking the Prime Material Plane. |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 15:12:27
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
No, he hasn't appeared in any other story I've written. Given his age--he is older than Queen Amlaruil--I doubt he is still walking the Prime Material Plane.
I've never realized how old he was, but it makes sense.
Another question: I think I read somewhere that the temple to the elven pantheon in Waterdeep was called the "House of the Seldarine". My impression was that I read it in a novel, and since the only books I read that mentioned that particular temple were yours, maybe it was in your works that this name was given.
I've looked for references over the internet, and the only one I found was also linking it to your authory, Mrs. Cunningham. However, I couldn't find this specific term in Elfsong. There is no reference to this temple in the 2nd edition Waterdeep box, and in the 3.X edition books the temple is called "Pantheon Temple of the Seldarine".
So, the fact is that the "House of the Seldarine" reference exists, cause I found the mention over the internet, but could you please confirm if it's really in one of your books?
PS: I think "House of the Seldarine" sounds way better than "Pantheon Temple..." be it yours or not. |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 15:36:45
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Originally posted by Barastir
quote:
Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
No, he hasn't appeared in any other story I've written. Given his age--he is older than Queen Amlaruil--I doubt he is still walking the Prime Material Plane.
I've never realized how old was he, but it makes sense.
Another question: I think I read somewhere that the temple to the elven pantheon in Waterdeep was called the "House of the Seldarine". My impression was that I read it in a novel, and since the only books I read that mentioned that particular temple were yours, maybe it was in your works that this name was given.
I've looked for references over the internet, and the only one I found was also linking it to your authory, Mrs. Cunningham. However, I couldn't find this specific term in Elfsong. There is no reference to this temple in the 2nd edition Waterdeep box, and in the 3.X edition books the temple is called "Pantheon Temple of the Seldarine".
So, the fact is that the "House of the Seldarine" reference exists, cause I found the mention over the internet, but could you please confirm if it's really in one of your books?
PS: I think "House of the Seldarine" sounds way better than "Pantheon Temple..." be it yours or not.
In all candor, I can't recall using the phrase "House of the Seldarine." If 3E mentions a "Pantheon Temple of the Seldarine," it seems to me that either name--"Pantheon Temple" and "House of the Seldarine"--could logically be derived from it.
For example, a large church in our nation's capital is called the Washington National Cathedral. It's also referred to as the National Cathedral or simply The Cathedral. People use a variety of names to refer to a place, depending on their association with that place. When I lived in Maryland, I would say "the Cathedral" when speaking with neighbors. Now that I'm back in New England, I'd specify the Washington National Cathedral; otherwise, people wouldn't know what I was talking about.
Churches and temples are frequently and informally referred to as a "house of God," so a Realms reference to an elf temple as "House of the Seldarine" strikes me as very consistent with the way people regard and speak of places of worship. |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 16:26:55
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Churches and temples are frequently and informally referred to as a "house of God," so a Realms reference to an elf temple as "House of the Seldarine" strikes me as very consistent with the way people regard and speak of places of worship.
It makes perfect sense, thanks. About Myrin Silverspear, I just posted a question in the "Sages of Realmslore" section about his possible involvement in the Return of the Archwizards events. I think nothing was published, but could you say something about it? |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 18:43:25
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Storm seduced a young drow know as Drizzt
Who had never been so much as kizzt.
With his bracers of speed
He completed the deed
With a haste that left Storm dazed and pizzt.
::ahem:: Moving on, now....
Wow, that is great! And hilarious!
BTW that would make great kids. An idea is coming for my 'next generation', probably!!!
About Myrin Silverspear... I seem to remember his name was spelt 'Myron' in some books. Elves of Evermeet, if my memory serves right. And yes, I love him too.
@ above: I agree, sounds better. I think it was in Elfshadow, when Danilo and Arilyn go there to visit little Azariah. |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 19:07:40
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Originally posted by Zireael
About Myrin Silverspear... I seem to remember his name was spelt 'Myron' in some books. Elves of Evermeet, if my memory serves right. And yes, I love him too.
@ above: I agree, sounds better. I think it was in Elfshadow, when Danilo and Arilyn go there to visit little Azariah.
Thank you very much, Zireael. But as far as I remember, Danilo was alone when he visited the young Serpent's daughter... He found Elaith there, recovering from the poison that almost caused his death, in the final scenes of Elfsong.
Myrin was called "Myronthilar" in Evermeet: Island of Elves, but I don't recall his name spelled only "Myron" anywhere...
And yes, he is a great character; one of the best, IMO!
Mrs. Cunningham, can you give us your assumption about the role of the Palace guard captain in the Evereskan invasion, in Return of the Archwizards? It seems he was not in the novels, and since he most probably has gone into Arvandor in 4e, maybe there's no problem in a little guessing.
PS: Great news! Went to my brother house and found the "Realms of Infamy" anthology. I'm gonna read it after finishing "Realms of Magic".
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"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
Edited by - Barastir on 29 Jun 2010 17:54:13 |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 01 Jul 2010 : 19:39:00
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Originally posted by Barastir
Mrs. Cunningham, can you give us your assumption about the role of the Palace guard captain in the Evereskan invasion, in Return of the Archwizards? It seems he was not in the novels, and since he most probably has gone into Arvandor in 4e, maybe there's no problem in a little guessing.
Not having read Return of the Archwizards, I'm not in a position to give an opinion. Sorry! |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2010 : 19:56:40
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quote:
Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
quote:
Originally posted by Barastir
Mrs. Cunningham, can you give us your assumption about the role of the Palace guard captain in the Evereskan invasion, in Return of the Archwizards? It seems he was not in the novels, and since he most probably has gone into Arvandor in 4e, maybe there's no problem in a little guessing.
Not having read Return of the Archwizards, I'm not in a position to give an opinion. Sorry!
Well, I actually still have to buy and read it.
I was just wondering about his possible role in a full-scale invasion of the - then unbreachable - Fortress Home.
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"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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Menelvagor
Senior Scribe
Israel
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Posted - 02 Jul 2010 : 12:11:30
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| Good news, Elaine! I have recently seen many copies of Elfsong in stores here in Israel, translated to Hebrew. Your books are spreading wider. |
"Shall mortal man be more just than God? shall a man be more pure than his maker?
Behold, he put no trust in his servants; and his angels he charged with folly.
How much less them that dwell in houses of clay, whose foundation in the dust, are crushed before the moth?" - Eliphaz the Temanite, Job IV, 17-19.
"Yea, though he live a thousand years twice, yet hath he seen no good: do not all go to one place?" - Ecclesiastes VI, 6.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 02 Jul 2010 : 20:52:34
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Originally posted by Menelvagor
Good news, Elaine! I have recently seen many copies of Elfsong in stores here in Israel, translated to Hebrew.
That's good to know.
I still have 2 copies of the original Hebrew translation by Mitzuv Ltd. Hard to believe it's been 15 years since the translation, and slmost 20 since the book was released (September 2011.)
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 03 Jul 2010 : 01:06:39
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
quote:
Originally posted by Menelvagor
Good news, Elaine! I have recently seen many copies of Elfsong in stores here in Israel, translated to Hebrew.
That's good to know.
I still have 2 copies of the original Hebrew translation by Mitzuv Ltd. Hard to believe it's been 15 years since the translation, and slmost 20 since the book was released (September 2011.)
It's been that long? Wow... I still remember buying that book new, getting into my friend's car, flipping to the back, and getting my mind blown by Khelben's offer to Danilo. I then very eagerly tore into the book, wondering how that that situation came about. |
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Saxmilian
Learned Scribe
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2010 : 16:51:12
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| Have you ever thought to have the songs you've written put to music and compiled to a Forgotten Realms CD? Elminster always seems to humm a few bars of something or another, as do most of the Chosen, I love the fact that some of the lyrics have been written (and in some cases the entire song) but I have NO musical apititude whatsoever and cant quite get them to beat in my head. I realize that such a project wouldnt take off on the open market, but how about on a website, or downloadable to those Ipods? Has such a project been discussed? Or do "they" just ask when the next book is coming out? |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 04 Jul 2010 : 18:46:50
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Originally posted by Saxmilian
Have you ever thought to have the songs you've written put to music and compiled to a Forgotten Realms CD?
Some of the song lyrics from my books HAVE been set to music, but I lack the time and resources to create polished performances, much less record them.
I agree with you that a CD would not be a realistic project. What might be more within the realm of possibility would be a single piece, performed informally. In order to tackle this project, however, I'd need a tenor, a lute, a viol da gamba player, a bodhran player, and more rehearsal time than I can spare. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 05 Jul 2010 : 01:37:53
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quote:
Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
quote:
Originally posted by Saxmilian
Have you ever thought to have the songs you've written put to music and compiled to a Forgotten Realms CD?
Some of the song lyrics from my books HAVE been set to music, but I lack the time and resources to create polished performances, much less record them.
I agree with you that a CD would not be a realistic project. What might be more within the realm of possibility would be a single piece, performed informally. In order to tackle this project, however, I'd need a tenor, a lute, a viol da gamba player, a bodhran player, and more rehearsal time than I can spare.
Indeed. I've composed my own pieces of sheet music, based mostly on most of Danilo's more memorable ditties, which I've often attempted to play [on the piano or imitation lute {and I try my best in the tenor role}] during gaming sessions. They're not always of the highest quality, but they do succeed in adding a further element of depth to the campaign, which my players are usually very thankful for.
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jul 2010 : 11:57:10
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
In order to tackle this project, however, I'd need a tenor, a lute, a viol da gamba player, a bodhran player, and more rehearsal time than I can spare.
I know lots of tenors (a few good ones) and one girl that plays the viol da gamba... Is there any problem that they live in Brazil? |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1607 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2010 : 13:38:51
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Mrs. Cunningham,
I have some questions about some creatures that appeared in your work. The lythari weren't your creation, am I right? However, somehow your depiction of them - a little different from Elves of Evermeet - is the only one found in novels, as far as I know, and is widely accepted. The changes were deliberate? (IIRC, in the original book there was no mention of the huge size of the lythari, its different ears, and in they speaking while in wolf form).
Another question that intrigued me was the role of the Giant Eagles in Evermeet - Island of Elves. I've always seen the Eagles more like Tolkien's Great Eagles, and kinda like the giant version of the ideal noble eagles. I also thought that, having some sort of telepathy and an average intelligence, their communication would be a bit different. See, IMO I thought that althought they had their alien "bird of prey" minds, the telepathy would "translate" some thoughts and "expressions", like "elf-chick". However, it seems to me that Windshriek is also speaking to Zaor (not through telepathy). Is that true and once again, was it a deliberate choice that she could do so?
As a zoologist, I love animals, and as a reader and gamer, always got interested in their role in fantasy. |
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Edited by - Barastir on 07 Jul 2010 12:50:06 |
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Kyrene
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Posted - 07 Jul 2010 : 14:12:07
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Originally posted by Barastir
However, somehow your depiction of them - a little different from Elves of Evermeet - is the only one found in novels, as far as I know, and is widely accepted.
You migh want to try Frostfell by Mark Sehestedt. |
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