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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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 Posted - 17 Jul 2003 : 08:12:11
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well source books, i have got a number of pdf's including:
Cormanthyr
Elminster's Ecologies Appendix I
Elminster's Ecologies Appendix II
Fall of Myth Drannor
The Seven Sisters
Lands of Intrigue - Tethyr
Savage Frontier
Tuigan Horde
Volo's Guide to all Things Magical
Volo's Guide to Baldur's Gate
Volo's Guide to Cormyr
Volo's Guide to the Dalelands
I have a read a number of books which i prefer to read, i mean having a plot, but these campaign books seem to contain more info though than novels. Problem is, never having played a campaign (for reasons already expressed) i dont really know how to make use of the campaign books and cant really get the full value from them.
I got most of these books for the Wizards site, and a few from Kaz....well from elsewhere. ANY help on where to get more would be truly appreciated, espccially the novels, as i desperately want to learn more, and not having anyone else near me that likes FR, or D&D for that matter, its all basically self study.
Another question i wanted to ask, probably not the place, but i dont feel like making a whole topic for this.
In Elminster in Hell, Elminster recalls a time before Alustriel was a harper where she had very little skill with magic, and couldn't seem to get better. She fights off and kills an aggressive suitor and becomes a harper. Now, when reading IWD trilogy, i see she is Lady of Silverymoon and she herself says she has great magical ability. What i want to know is: where did she get this ability? Did she get it from Mystra later when she became a chosen? and if so, does that mean that the seven did not have those abilities at birth? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Jul 2003 : 10:39:43
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Endue Alustriel was born of a male human parent name Dornal Silverhand, and a Mystra-possessed female half-elven sorceress named Elue Shundar.
Alustriel was first born, and obviously had a magical portion of the essence of Mystra in her when she was conceived. However these abilities were latent and did not manifest until much later. Although, the younger Alustriel had always displayed an aptitude for the Art even before her greater Chosen powers manifested themselves. This would seem to indicate that Mystra's essence had at least some effect on her newborn chosen regardless of how old they actually were.
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 17 Jul 2003 : 22:00:08
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MuadDib, I think I'll be able to help you, at least on some non-novels. I'll detail it in a private scroll.
The only real difficulty is in the problem of shipping. I'll have to look up what it would take. Too bad you don't have a USO box. 
(That's a mailbox at an American embassy; it counts as American land, so no overseas shipping costs.  ) |
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Mythander
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 21 Jul 2003 : 19:14:46
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Originally posted by MuadDib
Bookwyrm: im in the UAE, emigrated and here they chop scenes out of movies that contain 'censored' scenes, they ban books with sensitive content, any religous material which is not of their chosen faith is outlawed etc.
I make it sound bad, but there are other things that make this a great place to live, but it just doesn't stock books, at least not affordable ones
I did manage to get the IWD trilogy thought, from Kazaa (cirnge!!!) but its the only way
i still feel bad though
MuadDib, have you explored the realm of eBay? Or is that not allowed? I completed my collection through that site and half.com. Most people up there will ship internationally. |
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MuadDib
Senior Scribe
South Africa
442 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2003 : 08:21:18
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eBay will work, meaning it wont be prohibited i dont think, but as with so much in life
money is always a problem, im working on that though |
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Mythander
Learned Scribe
USA
121 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2003 : 19:16:26
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Originally posted by MuadDib
eBay will work, meaning it wont be prohibited i dont think, but as with so much in life
money is always a problem, im working on that though
That is understandable; it took me some time to complete my collection. |
Wow! That has no saving throw written all over it. |
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DrizzitFan
Acolyte
Singapore
26 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jul 2003 : 07:51:18
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Well met.
Just found the site and am amazed at the no. of FR fans and their knowledge of the realms.
I've read quite a no. of the FR books, but stopped seriously collecting them a year or so back. My all time fav is Drizzit of course. Must have read DElf Trilogy like 6-7 times through. As well as the followup chronicling Icewind Dale heroes leading up the Thousand Orcs. Salvatore n Greenwood are my fav writers. For those who have not checked out Greenwood's writing, the Elminister, Shadowdale heroes and Shandril/Spellfire works are excellent IMO.
Some other works to note are the Avatar trilogy + followup, Elaine Cunningham's works (female drow and Danilo/Arilyn - she did write abt this pair right?), some of the Harpers series (liked the Ring of Winter - don't ask me why), Cleric Quintet (Salvatore, doodad!), Archwizards.
I have forgotten the rest. Read most of the other trilogies but was not particularly impressed with any of them to re-read them.
I didn't particularly like the Moonshae trilogy cos i thought it was a bit dark, too many deaths and all. It was epic though. Didn't like the Nobles series. Hmm, maybe I should go dig up what FR books I have left to re-read them.
Seems the Sembia series reads well, think I'll check it out, thanks for sharing your inputs in this topic. What's the Double Diamond series about, could someone enlighten me pls. Thanks. Stay safe. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2003 : 17:04:59
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Wow, the only non-E book I have read is "The Icewind Dale Trilogy" and it was borrowed so my only collection are the pdf formats..http://www.wizards.com/dnd/DnDDownloads_classics.asp.I have been inspired by many of you here to start my own collection, though money is tight, I will get a start with what I can afford.Any special order recommended for a long time fan and player who is a beginner at collecting the books and novels.
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Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Cyric
Senior Scribe
Norway
388 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2003 : 20:26:16
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| Not all Realms books are worthey to read some of the olders one are a bit cold there are no feelings in them the bad guys for one are so emotionles. but any book abut Cyric must be read, and the books abut the drow are not bad tough there are to maney of them. where are this pages where one could get Realms novels. And could any one tell where one could get Realms books cheap ??? and are there Realms comics ? and the coolest character is of cours Malik seraph av Cyric. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 11 Sep 2003 : 21:41:08
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I guess i'll just print a copy of the "Fogotton Realms bibliography",and check off the ones I get untill its complete.I started bidding on some but got out bid on a couple and lost the bid. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Zacas
Learned Scribe
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2003 : 03:53:51
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| *dances a little jig* well... i've finally caught up on reading... currently reading the Black Bouquet... but taking it slow so that i won't end up without a book to read before the next novel comes out... got my complete set (tho Minus the new Prince of Lies and the Legacy of the Drow Gift box sets :P since either the nearby books stores didn't have them... or they had a few bends, indents, etc on the cover/back.... picky me :P |
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I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here.
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2003 : 05:33:43
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Originally posted by Zacas
*dances a little jig* well... i've finally caught up on reading... currently reading the Black Bouquet... but taking it slow so that i won't end up without a book to read before the next novel comes out... got my complete set (tho Minus the new Prince of Lies and the Legacy of the Drow Gift box sets :P since either the nearby books stores didn't have them... or they had a few bends, indents, etc on the cover/back.... picky me :P
Do you like it so far,Thats One of the novels I want to get.Tell us what you think of it. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2003 : 16:59:34
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Originally posted by Zacas
*dances a little jig* well... i've finally caught up on reading... currently reading the Black Bouquet... but taking it slow so that i won't end up without a book to read before the next novel comes out... got my complete set (tho Minus the new Prince of Lies and the Legacy of the Drow Gift box sets :P since either the nearby books stores didn't have them... or they had a few bends, indents, etc on the cover/back.... picky me :P
WooooHoooo well done Zacas  Im cramming them in as much as I can so I can get totally up to date, been reading Shandrils Saga which I find quite hard going so it slowed me down a little. Cant wait for Black Bouquet! |
Lord Rad
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Zacas
Learned Scribe
USA
261 Posts |
Posted - 12 Sep 2003 : 19:02:27
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| well... considering i'm only like on page 10 after like two days at work... reading on breaks/lunches when the TV doesn't distract me :P heh... doubt i can really put much rating on it yet... |
I am like a superhero, with no powers or motivation.
I have gone to find myself. If I get back before I return, please keep me here.
People like you are the reason people like me are on medication. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 14 Sep 2003 : 04:32:10
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| I can understand your situation but give us an update when you get finished or even at halfway if you would. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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mikhel
Acolyte
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 17 Sep 2003 : 06:00:30
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I picked up my first Forgotten Realms book in '2000 just out of curiosity, and now have all but a few (tough to find them all new but its been a fun quest). I am currently reading "Twilight Falling" by Paul Kemp (slightly disappointing) and am looking forward to reading all the new ones coming out this year. As far as how many I've read, a little over half of the collection. I also started my Magic the Gathering novel collection the same year, so my reading time has been split in half
Forgotten Realms is by far the best series, and I am glad to find others like yourselves who I can share my thoughts with. I just found this web site, and have been glued to it for a few days now. Keep up the good work!
P.S. For your edification, my favorite FR novel is Cormyr, followed by Elminster in Myth Drannor, whats yours? |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 17 Sep 2003 : 17:54:32
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Originally posted by mikhel
I am currently reading "Twilight Falling" by Paul Kemp (slightly disappointing)
::choke, splutter:: 
Surely not?!? Twilight Falling is one of the best FR novels ive read!! Had you read The Sembia Series prior to this novel, mikhel? In particular - Shadows Witness. |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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mikhel
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 18 Sep 2003 : 02:52:22
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Greetings all! I must humbly retract my statement made in my first post concerning Paul Kemp's novel "Twilight Falling". It was honestly a little disappointing within the first fifty pages, because I have never heard of Cale or his cohorts, and was not familiar about his previous adventures. This fact hurt my perception of Cale, because I felt I didn't get a sound introduction to his character. After reading the rest of the book this morning (very good by the way) and finding out through other forums in this very web-site that other books with Cale exist, I now find myself in the usual position of now wanting to read them all!
P.S. What is the first book I should read with Erevis Cale! I know I have already read "Twilight Falling", but I want to start from the very beginning with Cale. Thank you! |
ummm...."I have nothing witty to say right now" |
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DrizzitFan
Acolyte
Singapore
26 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2003 : 04:15:56
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Hail n well met Mikhel
Start with Halls of Stormweather (the collection of short stories introducing the Uskervens). Follow with either the individual books (you can check the appropriate titles in the scrolls sections, ie. library) to get a feel for where this family is headed towards or just read Shadow Witness (Cale's story). Then re-read Twilight Falling and be blown away. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 19 Sep 2003 : 02:27:28
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I can't believe that someone like myself who loves to read made it this long in life without reading these realms novels.I never dreamt
that they would tie in with the realms until I was loaned a book
"The Icewind Dale Trilogy",It changed the way I looked at novels for the realms. I am still behind but I am building my collection slowly and I will catch up. |
Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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mikhel
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 19 Sep 2003 : 05:40:01
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Greetings William,
You can easily build your Realms collection by hitting your local used book store, Ebay, Amazon.com, or any used book source. This is a quick and easy way to build it. You can then speed read through some of the more improtant books in no time. If you want all new books, that is a bit harder. I tried to do that, but many of the older books are not being re-published 
If you liked Icewind Dale, then the rest of R.A. Salvatore's books should please you. Hopefully you have read the Dark Elf trilogy, since it takes place before the Icewind Dale trilogy. |
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 19 Sep 2003 : 06:02:29
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mikhel(QUOTE:)
Greetings William,
You can easily build your Realms collection by hitting your local used book store, Ebay, Amazon.com, or any used book source. This is a quick and easy way to build it. You can then speed read through some of the more improtant books in no time. If you want all new books, that is a bit harder. I tried to do that, but many of the older books are not being re-published.
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William says:
Well met,mikhel,
I have been to ebay,half.com and Abebooks and found a bookstore that carries Forgotten Realms books and game supplies in a nearby city.
(I live in a small rural area)I don't have to have new books but I do want them to be in good shape.
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mikhel(QUOTE:)
If you liked Icewind Dale, then the rest of R.A. Salvatore's books should please you. Hopefully you have read the Dark Elf trilogy, since it takes place before the Icewind Dale trilogy.
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William says:
No I haven't read it.I own the 3 books from the IWD but the one I read
was loaned to me and it was one book with all 3 novels in it.I didn't
know what order they were in before I read this and didn't care.
Reading it changed my mind about the novels.Thanks for the advice on collecting and reading.I always take good advice when offered freely.
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Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 20 Sep 2003 : 10:06:17
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| I don't own a single copy of FR novels as I havent found a bookshop which stocks them (one's I want anyway) and the last FR novel I read was about 7 years ago. To say that my knowledge of FR is rusty is a complete understatement! However I've been keeping myself occupied with Dragonlance novels, works of M. Weis, Feist, Eddings, T. Canavan (newbie at it) and D. Gemmell. Got a little sidetracked... back to the point, I've read most of Salvatore's and Greenwoods novels, bits and pieces of FR novels from other authors, Spellfire, some of the Harpers series (I found these most enjoyable), the Dark Elf, Finders Stone, Cleric Quintet and Icewind Dale triologies. Novels released from 1996 onwards, I'm a bit sad to say that I havent had the luxury to read them yet. However this will soon change as I prepare myself for months of serious catching up. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 21 Sep 2003 : 05:16:43
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Originally posted by William of Waterdeep
Lina,you may already know this but there are sevaral places you can find used books. http://www.abe.com/ , http://half.ebay.com/index.jsp?redirect=1,Of course ebay and do a search on the wizards site for store nearest you.http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=books/forgottenrealms.
I have the opposite problem now.I have a book case rapid filling up with books and faced with a decision of which set to start next.
Of course there are places where you find used books. But I'm that sort of fussy, neat and orderly person who doesn't like handling used item which makes it harder in my case as some of the older FR novels probably stopped printing a while back. But thanks 4 the links I'll go check them out. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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William of Waterdeep
Senior Scribe
USA
829 Posts |
Posted - 21 Sep 2003 : 18:58:46
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Of course there are places where you find used books. But I'm that sort of fussy, neat and orderly person who doesn't like handling used item which makes it harder in my case as some of the older FR novels probably stopped printing a while back. But thanks 4 the links I'll go check them out.
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Yeah, finding new is more of a problem!AS far as the links,you are welcome,I think it was Bookwyrm who gave them to me.
After I get my Collection books,both novels and manuals,etc. complete
I am thinking of downloading everything Availble and storing them on cd's or dvd's(if I get dvd burner.)That way I can read them from disk
or print one out.There are some free downloads..{No novels here.}
http://www.candlekeep.com/bookshelf/downloads.htm or buy
here{novels also}>> http://www.svgames.com/downloads-wotc.htmlAt this site find and click on the FR icon.
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Courage isn't the lack of fear but rather believing in and doing what you know is right even though fear is present.
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2003 : 18:30:31
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Well lately ive finished reading...
Crown of Fire
Hand of Fire
The Alabaster Staff
Prince of Lies
I just started Crucible earlier today but then went to the store on the way home and found The Black Bouquet, so think ill start that now 
To quickly summarise:
Crown of Fire - quite enjoyed it, probably more than Spellfire.
Hand of Fire - appauling! what an uneventful novel and a disappointing conculsion to a good series
The Alabaster Staff - Not bad, lacking in something maybe.
Prince of Lies - excellent! very suprised at how much i enjoyed this! Highly recommended! Definately read Avatar Trilogy first though! |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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fanatic
Acolyte
Austria
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Posted - 28 Sep 2003 : 12:24:09
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at the moment im reading cormyr: a novel.
very interrestig.
my collection has 124 forgotten realms books and i read about 45 or 46 (dont count all the time).
so it seems i have a lot of work before me.
the hard thing is to remember the stories and to put the names and characters together right.
(not the main characters, but the "unimportant ones" that act in just one book and eventually die real fast. but they arent worth remembering are they?) |
even fantasy has its limits
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2003 : 18:18:31
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Well I left Crucible for a while and headed straight on to The Black Bouquet. Quite enjoyed it, ill post more in the relevant topic in the Novels section.
Back onto Crucible.............until The Lone Drow turns up |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Arion Elenim
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 08 Oct 2003 : 15:59:29
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I AM DYING TO READ EXTINCTION. I AM NOT HAPPY ABOUT HAVING TO WAIT UNTIL JANUARY.
(fires random bolts of lightning into the sky)
Whew. I feel better. Thanks for listening! 
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My latest Realms-based short story, about a bard, a paladin of Lathander and the letter of the law, Debts Repaid. It takes place before the "shattering" and gives the bard Arion a last gasp before he plunges into the present.http://candlekeep.com/campaign/logs/log-debts.htm |
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How up to date are you with reading FR novels?
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