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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
688 Posts |
 Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 13:47:20
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That is rotten luck.  He was a good writer. |
Illum
The Wandering Mage |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 13:49:51
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| One of the best. I absolutely devoured his Rigante books. |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
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danifae
Acolyte
Canada
18 Posts |
Posted - 04 Aug 2006 : 18:48:59
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| bah, I loved his books :-( |
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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
688 Posts |
Posted - 04 Aug 2006 : 19:05:19
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| I only ever read Druus the Legend and I was astounded by how good it was. I just never got to his other books. I'll have to now. |
Illum
The Wandering Mage |
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Kiaransalyn
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
762 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2006 : 09:52:10
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| I'm never too sad when someone like this passes away. He lived a full and rich life and made many people happy through his actions. In that respect, his life is an inspiration to all. |
Death is Life
Love is Hate
Revenge is Forgiveness
Ken: You from the States?
Jimmy: Yeah. But don't hold it against me.
Ken: I'll try not to... Just try not to say anything too loud or crass. |
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1564 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2006 : 15:40:57
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What sad news...
I am glad, though, that I acquired some of his novels for my regional library just a week ago.
The first novel I read from him was Legend in finnish, and I was completely hooked. He was an author that I felt could bring refreshing and new elements to the fantasy genre. He had a unique style to weave together elements of low- and high-fantasy in the same novel, and I loved his style of writing, and his attention to detail.
A deep bow to a great man, who gave me (and many others, I am sure!) many hours of well-written adventures, and may many others still pick up his books in the future! |
"What am I doing today? Ask me tomorrow - I can be sure of giving you the right answer then."
-- Askarran of Selgaunt, Master Sage, speaking to a curious merchant, Year of the Helm |
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Elrond Half Elven
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
322 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2006 : 17:45:40
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Tis truly a shame, I enjoyed Gemmell's grim gritty style. Like many of the other scribes I particularly enjoyed the Drenai series, although a particular favourite of mine was his stand alone 'Knights of Dark Renown'.
Rest in Peace David
Hanx
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Once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore-
While i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
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David Gemmel has passed away.....
