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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
 Posted - 22 Jun 2004 : 20:06:16
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Originally posted by rumblebelly
Anyone to give me a pre-info and state their comments about the books up here?
If you like intrigue and good character development, the Sembia series is for you. |
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rumblebelly
Acolyte
Turkey
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Posted - 23 Jun 2004 : 06:46:11
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ah, I'm way too spoiled bout the books, at least the characters
and I'm pretty curious about a certain house servant and a strange flamboyant guy who finds himself an adze (or was it an adze?) to fight with |
this is the end of the world news: sponsored by god |
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costas
Acolyte
Greece
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Posted - 26 Jun 2004 : 05:27:23
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Originally posted by rumblebelly
I got a friend up here who strongly insists that the Sembia books are
excellent. I havent read any Sembia books yet but I surely will. The prospect of a curious merchant family running the books instead o' gods and their avatars is quite appealing actually.
Anyone to give me a pre-info and state their comments about the books up here?
indeed the sembia series was very nice. the books i enjoyed the most were shattered mask (richard lee byers), lord of stormweather and the black wolf (dave gross) generally all them were very nice , except perhpas sands of soul i didn't like that one very much.
the entire family is very exciting even though erevis cale *is*the most popular of them all
oh and by the way thx for the info serious can't wait to read it , but snce i am an old poor college student i'll have to wait for the paperback version (and read "the temptation of elminster" and "elminster in hell" which i have in my library but i haven't come to read them so far)
Also read the first 100 pages of "the rage" great stuff |
please cope with any spelling mistakes :) english is not my native language |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2004 : 05:35:41
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Originally posted by costas
Also read the first 100 pages of "the rage" great stuff
Enjoy, that novel gets even better as you go along. I'm not even sure you've met Taegan yet in the first 100 pages. |
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costas
Acolyte
Greece
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Posted - 26 Jun 2004 : 05:43:21
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oh i did and isn't he the coolest character these days in the realms or what?
can't wait to get over my exams and read some more , and i also hope that in this trilogy we will see how the "rage" effects all of faerun. |
please cope with any spelling mistakes :) english is not my native language |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2004 : 06:40:33
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Originally posted by costas
oh i did and isn't he the coolest character these days in the realms or what?
Taegan is smooth. Don't forget to check out Dragon #320 for a short story featuring him. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2004 : 09:27:11
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Well ive been whizzing through a few novels lately since my last update. After City of Ravens, I went on to read:
Temple Hill
The Jewel of Turmish
The Shadow Stone
Dawn of Night
The Rage
Death of a Darklord (Ravenloft)
and now im reading Shadows of Doom before I manage to pick up Lady of Poison and WotSQ:Annihilation.
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Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Lady Kazandra
Senior Scribe
Australia
921 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2004 : 10:02:59
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I'd like to hear your thoughts on both The Rage, and Death of a Darklord (despite the fact that it is not considered part of RL canon), if you're willing?
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2004 : 11:22:36
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'd like to hear your thoughts on both The Rage, and Death of a Darklord (despite the fact that it is not considered part of RL canon), if you're willing?
Certainly, Lady K
The Rage was much better than id envisaged. I cant say too much due to spoilers, but RLB's writing style was excellent the some scenes were simply stunning. It must be a difficult task to write of such a major event featuring dragons and centre the tale around a band of adventurers. The main character is quite unlikable but the band as a whole are very enjoyable. The story is fast paced and interesting. I highly recommend it.
As for Death of a Darklord, it started off very slow and quite detached from the story. However, the second half of the book really came together. Id recommend you read Heart of Midnight beforehand to get the flavor or Kartakass and Harkon Lucas. Id say that DoaDL has a great and unique way of describing laying-on-hands and healing and the depiction of the undead elements were second to none. |
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
2080 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2004 : 11:24:31
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Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'd like to hear your thoughts on both The Rage, and Death of a Darklord (despite the fact that it is not considered part of RL canon), if you're willing?
 I just read your post again Lady K.... what do you mean about DoaDL not being considered canon?
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Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Windshear
Acolyte
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Posted - 30 Jun 2004 : 05:39:20
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I've read:
Icewind Dale Trilogy
The Avatar Trilogy + sequels
Thousand orcs + lone drow
Dark Elf trilogy
the first 3 WotSQ books
Maztica Trilogy
Currently reading Moonshae tril, and starting Venom's Taste
I've read Twilight Falling,
Black Wolf and Shadow's Witness (the only sembia books I can find)
Empires Trilogy
Books 1 + 2 of Cleric Quintet
Sapphire Crescent
Alabaster Staff
Some of the Dungeons + Dragons books - I tend to read them in between classes sitting in Borders. I think they were Plague of Ice, and the Bloody eye, but I can't remember exactly.
I still have a fair whack of books to read, but I'm slowly working my way through the back catalogue - mainly thanks to second hand book stores. Unfortunately I just missed out on getting the Twilight Giants trilogy on ebay for $5 AUD the other night, and I was mightily miffed.
Unfortunately I am kind of limited by the fact I don't have a lot of money, and I can't buy a lot of books. *sigh* And also the fact that shops in Brisbane seem to stock sporadic collections of these books. They won't stock all the books in the series, and you're lucky if they stock book 1. grrrr.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2004 : 15:22:18
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Lauzoril
Seeker
Finland
71 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2004 : 17:56:12
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Just started reading Rage myself.
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"Death to the enemies of Bane."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 09:21:30
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quote:
Originally posted by Lord Rad
quote:
Originally posted by Lady Kazandra
I'd like to hear your thoughts on both The Rage, and Death of a Darklord (despite the fact that it is not considered part of RL canon), if you're willing?
I just read your post again Lady K.... what do you mean about DoaDL not being considered canon?
::looks around worryingly for Alaundo::
::The Sage, taking advantage of Alaundo's absence, quickly and quietly scribbles down a note on a piece of scrap yellowed parchment. Upon leaving the chamber, the Sage slowly approaches Rad, slipping the note onto his reading table.::
It's one of my homes-away-from-Candlekeep. Take a look around the site Rad, as well as the forums. There's some specific details about many of the RL novels, and whether or not they are considered part of RL canon.
Sorry about the reference Alaundo, but I felt the need to answer Rad's question .
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 09:33:15
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"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 10:31:57
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Originally posted by The Sage
And, what do you think of the novel so far?
I must recognize i've just started reading it, but it's very interesting and the characters are catchy. But the appear of the "abraxus" i think is called confused me. I thought it was a gorgon. |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 03 Jul 2004 : 10:45:28
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Originally posted by The Sage
I was only asking because some Realms-fans find the shifting between the various time-periods in the novel, confusing.
i'm not having problems with it,... yet  |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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Valondil the Ranger
Learned Scribe
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2004 : 05:22:10
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Well, I haven't read as many FR novels as I would've expected by this point. Here are the ones that I have read:
Icewind Dale Trilogy
Dark Elf Trilogy
The Legacy
The Thousand Orcs
The Magehound
Venom's Taste
Halls of Stormweather
The Sapphire Crescent
I also got pretty far into Realms of Shadow, but stopped because it was boring me pretty bad. Perchance I'll get back to reading it, but not at the moment. Right now I'm reading Shadow's Witness that just came in. Afterwards I plan on reading Twilight Falling. |
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Valondil
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Lauzoril
Seeker
Finland
71 Posts |
Posted - 18 Sep 2004 : 15:26:11
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I started the Forsaken House recently. From what I've read so far, I can say a most captivating book. Made me wish that more novels would be written from the perspective of other than humans, it brings a refreshing change to the story. Richard Baker has done excellent work here, to think that I nearly shunned him because of Shadow Stone once but fortunately Condemnation corrected that.
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Metis
Acolyte
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Posted - 20 Sep 2004 : 20:54:29
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Let's see... I've read a few Realms books:
The Elminster Series (Making of a Mage to El's Daughter)
War of the Spider Queen (about to start book 4)
The Return of the Archwizards (and anthology)
Lots of Salvatore books (up to Servant of the Shard), though not the Cleric Quintet
The Alabaster Staff
And, Curse of the Azure Bonds
I think that's all of them. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2004 : 08:56:53
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Well after reading Shadows of Doom, followed by WotSQ:Annihilation, Lady of Poison and then Forsaken House (fantastic!), I read a single Dragonlance novel - Dragons of a Fallen Sun (not impressed, thatll teach me!)
::cowers from Alaundo and SiriusBlack::
I am now reading Cloak of Shadows, its a little slow but the Realms flavor is certainly there. I'm quite happy that its partially set in Daggerdale, as that is one of my favorite places in the Realms.
I'm now after a bit of advice from my fellow scribes, on what to read next in order to work away at my backlog before The Two Swords and The Ruby Guardian are released...
The Druidhome Trilogy
The Twilight Giants Trilogy
All Shadows Fled
The Lost Library of Cormanthyr
Faces of Deception
Star of Cursrah
The Nether Scroll
King Pinch
War in Tethyr
The Mage in the Iron Mask
Council of Blades
The Simbul's Gift
Finders Bane
I also haven't read the following, but I don't have any particular interest in them so will leave them until very last:
The Maztica Trilogy
The Netheril Trilogy
Any recommendations?
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Lord Rad
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2004 : 17:33:45
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
I read a single Dragonlance novel - Dragons of a Fallen Sun (not impressed, thatll teach me!)
::cowers from Alaundo and SiriusBlack::
Why cower from me? When did I become the board heavy?
Dragonlance novel? Never heard of it although if I had heard of such a world, I'd strongly recommend something called The Icewall Trilogy.
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Any recommendations?
You've probably already read it but...
after finishing my Feist book, I've turned my attention back to the second book in Elaine Cunningham's Counselors & Kings trilogy.
I've never been drawn that much to the area of Faerun that this trilogy covers. However, these books are increasing my interest especially the Crinti.
Walmart, B&N, and BAM are now all showing Realms of the Dragons as available for order and shipment. I just placed an order so by next week I should be able to recommend this anthology. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2004 : 17:47:46
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Thanks Sirius.
Yeah I read the Counsellors and Kings trilogy some time ago. Loved it! The only Realms novels I haven't read are those which i've listed above. I'm at a bit of a loss as none really jump out at me and the ones i've been intrigued about I have heard not-too-shining reports on (such as Druidhome). |
Lord Rad
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2004 : 17:57:10
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Originally posted by Lord Rad
Thanks Sirius.
Yeah I read the Counsellors and Kings trilogy some time ago. Loved it! The only Realms novels I haven't read are those which i've listed above. I'm at a bit of a loss as none really jump out at me and the ones i've been intrigued about I have heard not-too-shining reports on (such as Druidhome).
What about Tymora's Luck? If you read Finder's Bane, you've got to read that one.
I actually kinda liked the Druidhome trilogy. It was better than the Maztica trilogy, but it wasn't as good as some other trilogies. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 22 Sep 2004 : 19:10:30
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I happened to like both Moonshae trilogies. But then again I love those isles off the Coast and those novels were great reads. Maybe it didn't help either it was some of the 1st FR novels I read. :)
Sigh someday I hope WOTC will update the Moonshaes. The main sourcebook was 1e and Halls of the High King is so out dated as well, since Tristan was still king in that module. |
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Valondil the Ranger
Learned Scribe
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2004 : 05:29:52
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| Currently reading Lady of Poison by Bruce R. Cordell. |
--Your humble ranger,
Valondil
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2004 : 16:55:45
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| I just finished reading the Empires trilogy for the first time in many years... I think after I finish the Rose of the Prophet trilogy (not Realms), I'll go back and re-read the Cleric Quintet. It's beeen a long time on those, too. |
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Valdar Oakensong
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
159 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2004 : 21:39:27
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I am currently rereading the Avatar Trilogy because the last time I read it the 2 sequels were not out. The Quintet is soooo good isn't it Wooly, far better than the Drizzt novels
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Was it the latest Feist book Sirius? I've been meaning to get it for a while. Nuff said about Feist you know how crotchety Big Al can get |
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How up to date are you with reading FR novels?
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