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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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 Posted - 12 Apr 2009 : 05:10:55
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I just got Downshadow today... As soon as I finish my library book, I'll read Downshadow. 
Did y'all note the acknowledgments in Downshadow? 
Saw that and could not help but think they were at least one short  |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
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mnb128
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 14 Apr 2009 : 15:22:06
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| Just finished The Ultimate Helm. That's about the best thing I can say about it. Elfshadow next. |
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edappel
Learned Scribe
Brazil
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 16:40:22
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Yesterday I finished Shadowbred... Wonderful book. I have already started Shadowstorm...
The "fight" of Cale and Mask is simply, one of the bests I ever read. |
--- Ed Appel
*** I'm a brazilian FR fan. So, feel free to correct my writing mistakes to improve my english. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 18:43:41
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| Finished Downshadow. Got Super lucky at the half price store and found the first 8 Ravenloft novels in great shape! I think I will start those, I havealways wanted to read more about Jander Sunstar. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Apr 2009 : 19:21:38
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| I believe that Jander is only in the first one (Vampire of the Mists) by Christie Golden. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 00:41:20
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Indeed.
[SPOILER for Vampire of the Mists]:- From what we know... Jander wanted to die in rays of the sun at the end of Vampire of the Mists. However, the Mists of Ravenloft snatched him away before he could be burned, determined to keep him alive in his tortured existence.
If you're interested in more stories featuring Jander, Red, and if you haven't done so already, I suggest you check out his appearances in the various FR anthologies. Such as:- "One Last Drink" from Realms of Valor, "The Quiet Place" from Realms of Magic, and "Blood Sport" from Realms of Infamy.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 01:09:29
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Did y'all note the acknowledgments in Downshadow?
Saw that and could not help but think they were at least one short
I said "and all the rest"! Can't list everyone, you know!
I meant to acknowledge the entirety of the keep and all the scribes, who have had an influence on me and my work. Keep up the good sagery, men and ladies.
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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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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 01:25:23
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Sage, I have read all those and they are why I wanted to read the Ravenloft novel with him. I skipped your spoiler until I read the novel! I thought he was only I. The one, but I read Elaine's awesome Death of a Darklord and de used to buy all 8 ravenloft novels I discovered.
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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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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 01:30:07
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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[i]Originally posted by The Red Walker
Saw that and could not help but think they were at least one short
I said "and all the rest"! Can't list everyone, you know!
I meant to acknowledge the entirety of the keep and all the scribes, who have had an influence on me and my work. Keep up the good sagery, men and ladies.
Cheers
I totally understand, but you should always hope right?
And good Sagery ehh? Sounds like what we are up to in the CDG room |
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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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3567 Posts |
Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 02:20:58
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Originally posted by The Sage
No, "good Sagery" is what I get up to with the Calishite Dancing Girls. 
Well then my friend , I will leave the Sagey to you whilst I take up less scolarly pursuits.
And are there any standouts amongst the RL novels? |
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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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 02:29:34
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Popping in: Vampire of the Mists, I, Strahd, and Knight of the Black Rose are my favorites, but they're all pretty sweet.
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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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 02:46:46
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Along with Erik's fine suggestions, I'll add the second I, Strahd novel -- "The War Against Azalin" and Spectre of the Black Rose, which is the follow-up to Lowder's Knight of the Black Rose novel.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 02:56:47
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
The one, but I read Elaine's awesome Death of a Darklord and de used to buy all 8 ravenloft novels I discovered.
Death of a Darklord was by Laurell K Hamilton, BTW.
And, to be honest, I really didn't enjoy that one as much as some of the other RAVENLOFT novels. When it was initially released, I was ecstatic over the fact that the novel was set in one of my favourite Domains -- Kartakass -- with one of my favourite Darklords, Harkon Lukas. But after reading it through, I was left disappointed. I'm not entirely sure whether it was because Hamilton really didn't know what setting she was writing for, or because of directives from TSR. But the story itself was bland, and particularly generic. In fact, it didn't really feel like a RAVENLOFT novel at all for the most part. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 03:56:03
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| Interesting thoughts Sage. It will be fun to see how I like the others if they differ that much in tone. |
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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 04:16:09
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Aye. I wouldn't mind hearing what you thought of the various novels as you read them.
I think I posted most of my own reviews for the novels on the "Fraternity of Shadows" website, so if you're interested to read them later, let me know.
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Tyr
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 09:25:43
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Think I read a RL book ages ago but can't remember the name.
And if anyone wants to know how badly behind in FR novels i've fallen due to time, i've just started reading Tantras! |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 13:19:48
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Originally posted by The Sage
Aye. I wouldn't mind hearing what you thought of the various novels as you read them.
I think I posted most of my own reviews for the novels on the "Fraternity of Shadows[/i] website, so if you're interested to read them later, let me know.
Yeah, I would like to check them out sometime. Maybe you can send me a link at some point and I will look them over.
P.S. have you read Downshadow yet? Have not seen you in the bookclub and was curious. |
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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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 14:21:57
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Originally posted by The Sage
Aye. I wouldn't mind hearing what you thought of the various novels as you read them.
I think I posted most of my own reviews for the novels on the "Fraternity of Shadows[/i] website, so if you're interested to read them later, let me know.
Yeah, I would like to check them out sometime. Maybe you can send me a link at some point and I will look them over.
P.S. have you read Downshadow yet? Have not seen you in the bookclub and was curious.
Sage is Down Under. They don't get stuff as quickly as we in the States do. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 14:34:21
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Aye, Wooly has the right of it. I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive. Australia tends to receive FR novels about a week or two after their release in the US. Plus, I've got two other books to finish before I get to Downshadow. So I should start contributing to the Book Club discussions by next month.
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 15:33:47
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Originally posted by The Sage
Aye, Wooly has the right of it. I'm still waiting for my copy to arrive. Australia tends to receive FR novels about a week or two after their release in the US. Plus, I've got two other books to finish before I get to Downshadow. So I should start contributing to the Book Club discussions by next month.
Ah! I was wondering how you knew to give a hint to fans of a certain bard in chapter 11? I thought that meant you may have read it. |
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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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 15:48:31
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I just re-read that....
You have to wait another month?? That's criminal.
pm your address and I will fire you off a copy! (I think I can get it shipped for less that $5 and will be there in under a month) |
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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 16:24:27
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
Ah! I was wondering how you knew to give a hint to fans of a certain bard in chapter 11? I thought that meant you may have read it.
That little tidbit was derived from some private exchanges between myself and Erik. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 16:26:28
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
I just re-read that....
You have to wait another month?? That's criminal.
pm your address and I will fire you off a copy! (I think I can get it shipped for less that $5 and will be there in under a month)
I appreciate the offer, Red. Really. But I've got a pre-ordered copy already scheduled for delivery late next week. And Erik's likely to be sending me a signed copy as well, so I'm pretty much set for multiple copies of Downshadow.
That is, unless the Lady K would like to also read it. Maybe she can take up your generous offer. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 17 Apr 2009 : 20:37:46
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
I just re-read that....
You have to wait another month?? That's criminal.
pm your address and I will fire you off a copy! (I think I can get it shipped for less that $5 and will be there in under a month)
I appreciate the offer, Red. Really. But I've got a pre-ordered copy already scheduled for delivery late next week. And Erik's likely to be sending me a signed copy as well, so I'm pretty much set for multiple copies of Downshadow.
That is, unless the Lady K would like to also read it. Maybe she can take up your generous offer.
Oh, you don't share your toys? |
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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3567 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2009 : 02:34:03
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Most of my toys, yes. But not my FR novels. As I've said before, the Lady K has a tendency to "dog-ear" pages in books, and that's a big 'No, No' for me.
Ahh, I dislike that as well. Where would be a good spot for me to discuss the RL novels with you?
And on topic...a little at least....Jander's once in a while glimpses of his days on Evermeet make a bit wistful for the "old days" And Jander is very likable, for a vampire....he wants to be good, but knows no ater how hard he tries, it is jsut not quite in him, at least at this point.(this novel must be what 200 plus years before his FR stories?) |
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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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2009 : 16:46:31
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| just finishing off final gate.decent trilogy but i feel it ran out of steam a bit by the end.but great to see fzoul chembryl in a trilogy.next up is lady of poison. |
go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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mnb128
Learned Scribe
USA
130 Posts |
Posted - 23 Apr 2009 : 23:16:32
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| I finished Elfshadow yesterday and it was excellent. Something about the way Elaine Cunningham writes brings her characters to life so much more than the average fantasy writer. Wonderful stuff. Next on the list is Red Magic. |
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J D Dunsany
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
180 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2009 : 08:34:03
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I have finally finished 'Obsidian Ridge' - and found it very underwhelming. Compared to Lebow's 'Master of Chains', which I remember as being rich, exciting and well-plotted, this just seemed far too stilted in terms of its prose style and was far too full of moments where the author thought he was being clever with his plot revelations and, I'm sad to say, I just didn't care enough about the characters to be impressed. Disappointing. And it's been quite a while since I've said that about a FR novel.
Looking for better times with 'Stardeep'...
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"How content that young woman looks, don't you think? How content, and yet how flammable." - Lemony Snicket, The Unauthorized Autobiography |
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