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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 18:55:51
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Well met
This being a collective scroll of any questions the Scribes and visitors of Candlekeep wish to put to a renowned author of the Realms, namely - R A Salvatore, whos works include: The Dark Elf Trilogy, The Legacy, The Icewind Dale Trilogy, The Cleric Quintet and overall most famous for his creation of the drow, Drizzt Do'Urden.
Present your questions herein and check back to see what news may also come forth from the quill of this author.
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 20:47:24
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Greetings!
mr.Salvatore, do you think that I, if you are not to busy of course, can have a interwiew with you?
It wont take long, just name a time. 4-5 min. would be enough. If you can spare that time I would been ever so greatful
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 12 Feb 2004 : 21:03:10
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In a recent post, RAS asked that questions be directed to him at the message board on www.rasalvatore.com, on the most recent interactive thread. He does massive catch-up-on-questions posts every week or so. Here's a link:
http://pub34.ezboard.com/brasalvatoreforums |
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BobSalvatore
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 18 Feb 2004 : 19:10:55
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Hello, just dropping by for an anouncement or three.
First, "The Highwayman" is apparently out in some stores. Too early, but what's an author to do? We're still running the e-signing at www.rasalvatore.com, so if you want to get one autographed and personalized, drop on by (the webmaster is great at these - the books will ship in mid-March, without fail).
FYI: The Highwayman is set in my DemonWar's world, but is a stand-alone book. You need not have read anything before it. There is also a brand new Drizzt short story in the novel - thank you, WotC!
Second, the new hardcover edition of "Homeland" is also being offered at the e-signing. This book will be out next month; the new cover art is gorgeous.
Third, apparently Paths of Darkness is out in the stores, as well (big couple of months here for me!). It's in hardcover, comprised of the 4 "s" books: Silent Blade, Spine of the World, Servant of the Shard and Sea of Swords. Ssssssssssss. Hey, it wasn't my idea!
So there you go.
To answer the question, you've got to be more specific about "an interview". An interview for what, may I ask?
Scimitars high,
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 18 Feb 2004 : 22:55:15
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Yup, I picked up Paths of Darkness Collectors Edition last Saturday - one of the best collections of the Realms  A good varied set of stories - Spine of the World grows on me more every day, I love it! 
Bob - Just curious and I know its very very early days, but do you expect WotC will wish to produce a Collectors Edition for The Hunters Blade Trilogy? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 18 Feb 2004 : 22:57:05
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....which has reminded me of something I heard some time ago...
There was rumor of a new trilogy you were to write regarding the adventures of Artemis Entreri... is there any truth to the rumor?
What are your current\future developments with WotC and FR? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 03:47:54
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| I myself would like to see more Entreri/Jarlaxle in the future. Any hope of that? |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 08:26:13
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| What about putting some Avariels in one of your books? As we have discussed here we think that the Avariels should be returned. This is really something I think all Forgotten Realms writers should do. |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 15:44:17
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| The avariel have already been mentioned in a few books, namely within the Sembia series, and since they are supposed to be this whimsical and flighty group of elves who are quite reclusive, featuring many of them would decrease the "mystery" factor. Remember, the avariel are a small group of elves, compared to sun, drow, moon, wood, and wild elves. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2004 : 22:50:58
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Making a new book about a completely new character would just draw Mr Salvatore's attention away from his other brilliant characters. So that would mean less books about them.  An author can only write so much 
Anyways, good work on all your realms books so far Mr Salvatore. I am like a little boy in a huge candy store when I read your books. I just want more and more. I really think the Hunter's Blade Trilogy is brilliant. Orc and Dwarf warfare at its best really. The stunt the orcs pulled when they wanted to secure the tunnels in "The Lone Drow" had me smiling all my way to bed  I cant remember waiting for a book with as high expectations as I am now. I wish "The Two Swords" would be here now. I can hardly wait, and I think I will be forced to buy it in hardcover just to please my hunger |
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Heath Harper aka "Arion"
Acolyte
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Posted - 20 Feb 2004 : 03:56:18
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For those who must know, I USUALLY post as Arion Elenim...
This post will be long...sorry, fellow scribes!
First of all Mr. Salvatore, thank you so very much for hooking me in to the Forgotten Realms. I've been a reader of yours for ten years now, and have found no end of enjoyment reading (and re-reading, for that matter) your many works. Part of why I'm pursuing writing myself owes a GREAT deal of thanks to you. Oh, and your work has been "the gateway drug" that introduced me to the Realms as a whole (Cunningham, Denning, all the good stuff)...so if I spend too much time running around in the bookstore or locked in my study working on my next attempt at a novel (Alaundo, I'll have it up soon I SWEAR!), then it's entirely your fault and my loved ones would like to have a word with you.
Whew...boot-licking accomplished, on to my questions...
First of all, how much (if any) inspiration for the Drizzt series has come from current events? While I do feel that the themes throughout his adventures are completely timeless and can apply to any generation, I find that my own writings stem (at least in tone) from what's going on in the "real-world", and it seems difficult to not allow that influence to find its way into your work.
My second and third queries are a bit more specific, so excuse me if I once again put on my "dork-glasses" for a moment...
Could one argue that, in effect, Lloth (or Lolth - I'll ask about that later,) has no REAL sentimental or even base, logical attachments to Menzoberranzan? It seems that while she is concerned about the doings of the city as far as goes her own enjoyment in tormenting them, throughout your novels she seems to defy Ao's decree that all deities must more or less "care for" or even love their worshippers...I am REALLY enjoying the "what if Lloth actually FAVORS Drizzt" theory (which I sure hope will be expanded upon), but am having trouble wrapping my head around where she stands, or is SUPPOSED to stand...
Lastly, in the early days of the forums here at Candlekeep, I became semi-famous for my incessant complaints about pronunciation changes in your novels. For example, Lloth became Lolth, Tempos became Tempus and Zaknafien became Zak'Nafien. Did these later titles just sound/look better, or was there another rhyme or reason for the changes?
It is such a pleasure to count myself amongst your fans, Mr. Salvatore. I hope that you continue to please us all with your works, as you have been an inspiration to the modern fantasy writer and enthusiast.
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arilyn742
Seeker
Ireland
54 Posts |
Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 00:43:22
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I'm not so great with the compliments like Arion here, Mr. Salvatore, so I'll just say that I really love your works (that I've read so far - I'm reading Streams of Silver but got sidetracked with various other things, including Beowulf, the great Anglo-Saxon epic, which ties in with one of my questions) and ask my questions.
1. What exactly was your role in the War of the Spider Queen project? (I saw your name on the inside cover but didn't understand what you were being credited for.)
2. I'm reading the one volume collectors' editions of your Drizzt books for the first time, and the Icewind Dale Trilogy seems to be an early one mentioned in your foreword to the Dark Elf Trilogy one -
and their seem to be a couple of plotholes. What does Drizzt do to summon Errtu in the edit, since I don't recall him learning the demon's true name in Homeland?
3. Did you get your barbarian names from Beowulf? There is actually a "Wulfgar" in it (and it means something like "wolf-spear"), and there are various other names such as King Hrothgar's mead hall of Heorot (Hengorot?).
4. Does Guenhwyvar's name come from a certain old name for King Arthur's bride? I know it's the name of your cat, but where did that come from? Is it just a cool name?
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Feb 2004 : 03:38:33
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Mind if I answer two of those?
In The Crystal Shard, Drizzt used reverie to revisit memories of Menzoberranzan, where he had once overheard the demon's true name. It doesn't say how he'd done so, but I suspect it was while a wizard or cleric was using it to control the demon. Since elves (and dark elves) never forget anything, he could pick it out.
As well, Guenhwyvar's name actually means Guinevere. He didn't make a mistake on that one, although according to Realms of Magic, it means Shadow in High Elvish. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 09:59:51
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Bob
Im looking forward to picking up the new Homeland release. Looks great and the annotations im sure will be very informative. By the way, are the annotations hand-written in margins etc? How are they presented?
My main question is, how far do you\WotC intend to take the new releases for the Legend of Drizzt series? Will it stop at Sojourn or continue following slowly behind ALL Drizzt novels? |
Lord Rad
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 12:09:43
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Rad, most WotC annotated novels have their notes printed in the margins adjacent to the relevant portions of the text. It's seems unlikely that they would change this policy with regard to the Legend of Drizzt release.
However, one thing I am curious about is whether these books will contain any interesting author appendices on special sections of the novel, again another WotC technique for annotated works...?
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 12:38:13
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Originally posted by Shadowlord
I myself would like to see more Entreri/Jarlaxle in the future. Any hope of that?
I would also like to see Entreri/Jarlaxle to have a whole book of their own. I've read the best of the realms story and though not bad, I just think that they have potential to star a book/trilogy or so.
(Not that Drizzt lacks any potential)
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 16:49:50
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Originally posted by The Sage
Rad, most WotC annotated novels have their notes printed in the margins adjacent to the relevant portions of the text. It's seems unlikely that they would change this policy with regard to the Legend of Drizzt release.
However, one thing I am curious about is whether these books will contain any interesting author appendices on special sections of the novel, again another WotC technique for annotated works...?
Thanks Sage. I assume being the DL fan that you are that you are refering to annotated novels from that series? I never picked up more than the odd DL boxed set myself. Are the annotations down well, in your opinion, and interesting? I understand it depends on the individual author but just wondered on an overall opinion. |
Lord Rad
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Mar 2004 : 18:04:50
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| Bob is in North Carolina and won't be home to read threads until mid-April, you may wanna know. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 22 Mar 2004 : 05:42:44
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quote:
Originally posted by Rad
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Rad, most WotC annotated novels have their notes printed in the margins adjacent to the relevant portions of the text. It's seems unlikely that they would change this policy with regard to the Legend of Drizzt release.
However, one thing I am curious about is whether these books will contain any interesting author appendices on special sections of the novel, again another WotC technique for annotated works...?
Thanks Sage. I assume being the DL fan that you are that you are refering to annotated novels from that series? I never picked up more than the odd DL boxed set myself. Are the annotations down well, in your opinion, and interesting? I understand it depends on the individual author but just wondered on an overall opinion.
The Annotated Chronicles and Legends only increased my overall enjoyment of both of these classic novel series. In my opinion, most of the notes, and author's thoughts, were not only wide-ranging in content and subject, but also informative, and even sometimes quite humorous.
I'm a little biased in my opinion though, because I've always been a big fan of annotated novels (sometimes even textbooks) regardless of the publisher.
Of special note, was the addition of several appendices in both of the collector's editions of the DL series. They served to explain a lot of the background behind the creation of the stories, and even gave the reader a unique insight some of the more difficult-to-understand portions of the novel (like how a Kender is allowed to float through the River of Time given their origins with the Greygem... ).
I do indeed hope that the Legend of Drizzt Annotated Series adds to the already classic tradition that WotC seems interested in setting with these special editions...
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Dantrag
Learned Scribe
USA
141 Posts |
Posted - 30 Mar 2004 : 03:44:00
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Mr. Salvatore,
There are a couple of difficulties I have in pronounceing names in your books. Names like Pikel, Catti-brie, Alustriel, and other commonly mispelled names.
Scimitars High
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Charon
Acolyte
Australia
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Posted - 06 Apr 2004 : 06:02:03
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Mr Salvatore, if this reply indeed even sees the light of your eyes, i would like to say that your books are fanatastic, your writing style, unsurpassed. I hope one day i can emulate this genius that you possess - for you are truly gifted.
I enjoy sketching your fantastic characters (drizzt and friends - and enemies!) aswell as reading about their adventures...
Please Mr Salvatore, it would indeed intrigue me to find out more about Artemis Entreri - his past, future and present exploits, for this character is truly a work of art, i cannot put what i want to say into mere words, and if i could, it would take many pages.
Indeed i thought it impossible to "talk" with such a man as yourself, but thanks to these forums, which i joined not long ago and your partaking in them, i can achieve the "impossible".
Deepest Gratitudes from the Greatest fan! |
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fanatic
Acolyte
Austria
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Posted - 07 Apr 2004 : 11:50:18
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hmmmm...
seems my post was deleted.
so i understand that my question was a bit too hot............
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even fantasy has itīs limits
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Apr 2004 : 12:00:55
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Dantrag, Bob has answered these pronunciation questions a lot. Pikel is PIKE-el, from memory Catti-brie is CA-tee BREE, Alustriel (not one of Bob's names) is a-LUS-tri-el.
(You spelled all those right, but misspelled 'misspelled'.) |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Apr 2004 : 15:25:51
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quote:
Originally posted by fanatic
hmmmm...
seems my post was deleted.
so i understand that my question was a bit too hot............
Well met
Indeed, fanatic. I removed your pennings, no offence intended, but I don't believe it was the place to discuss such topics |
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Sturm
Acolyte
Canada
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Posted - 08 Apr 2004 : 05:09:29
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| Holy i can't believe Mr.Salvatore actually replies on these web site's thats crazy!! it's cool that the aithor replies to fans to i have read every single book of your since i was 13 and now im 14 and im quoting someone not sure but here I am like a little boy in a huge candy store when I read your books. I just want more and more. It's awesoem i have been kind of side tracked by the Dragonlance novels though.... i have read all the forgotten realms books based in drizzits and cadderly's world i loved the cadderly books best please make more but yah anyways cant wait till the two swords come out!! thank you for these books Mr.Salvatore |
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Sturm
Acolyte
Canada
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Posted - 08 Apr 2004 : 05:11:52
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Man a lot of spelling problems sorry for the bad grammer i was in a hurry.....  |
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Senbar Flay
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 04 May 2004 : 22:17:39
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| Mr.Salvatore I have recently read the Dark Elf Trilogy and am nearing it's end I would just like to say it was fantastic the way you described Drizzt's feelings and emotions. I am also amazed at the villians they truly give a sense of reality to your books. |
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Aglarondian
Acolyte
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Posted - 10 May 2004 : 03:47:49
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| Mr. Salvatore(or Bob if you prefer) I've simply fallen in love with Drizz't and Artemis (bad thing cause they keep fighting in my head) but I noticed in the first release (3.0) D&D FR Core Book Artemis is a higher level than that of our Dark Knight Drizz't how is it that Drizz't can foil him so easily(or so it seems). I'm not trying to put down your writing or anything so dont be offended please. Were you even contacted about the levels in the FRCB or not? Is there a more updated book out to date or will there be soon? |
Thamior Xiloscient
Spellfire Wielder
Follower of Mystra
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Kameron M. Franklin
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 10 May 2004 : 16:27:08
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Not Bob, but thought I could shed some light on the level disparity, and seeing as how Mr. Salvatore doesn't get by here all that often, you might be waiting a while for an answer otherwise. ;)
If you remember, drow have a level adjustment due to their racial abilities. Thus, Drizzt's character levels would be lower than a similarly powered human character. |
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