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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 00:57:30
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So I was thinking just today about a cool concept for an FR novel, which I thought I'd share. If anyone else has a slick idea like this, why not let us all know?
SHADOWDALE TALES, by Ed Greenwood: a "tale-within-a-tale" novel in which a series of seemingly disparate characters tell stories of their travels ranging from the fantastic to the mundane, from the wild to the all-too-believable. Inspired, of course, by Chaucer's famous Canterbury Tales.
What sort of novel concept have you been itching to read in the Realms that hasn't (yet) materialized?
You may or many not have an author in mind. I think Ed's "story-teller" style is perfect for the concept I had.
Eh?
Cheers
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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" |
Edited by - Erik Scott de Bie on 28 Nov 2011 00:57:56
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 01:54:17
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Anything featuring the Shadovar, especially Telamont and some of his sons who've had less novel-time. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 01:55:16
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Hmmm. Such a tempting question, Erik... I've a select few options that have been long floating around in my mind.
The one that most instantly comes to the fore, however, would be an extended anthology based around a number of the more prominent clones involved in the Manshoon Wars. The first tale could feature the unexpected activation of the clones, while each successive story would briefly detail the exploits of a particular clone of Manshoon, with the last part being a novella bringing together all the plot hooks and events of the previous short stories -- resulting in an establishment of how the clones each eventually set themselves up with their own private agendas for the future.
Obviously, I'd expect Ed Greenwood, Steven Schend, and Eric Boyd to provide most of the contributions. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 02:19:59
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Nice, Sage. I'd like to read that too! (And/or possibly write a story in it.) 
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Originally posted by Dennis
Anything featuring the Shadovar, especially Telamont and some of his sons who've had less novel-time.
Heh. We all know you're a fan.
I mean specifically. What story about the Shadovar are you just dying to hear, and told in what way? Are you looking for a "Cormyr: a Novel" sort of book about Shade (i.e. "Shade: Legacy" or something of that nature)? The untold story of Lady Telamont?
I don't mean necessarily plot details, but more of a specific focus?
Cheers |
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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Icelander
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 02:44:09
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I would like 'Cormyr: A Novel' about any and all areas of the Realms, actually.
Given that the novels now are set in the 4e era and thus useless to me, such a work would be the most likely way I could get lore for earlier times.
Of course, I may be in the minority in that I mostly read Realms-novels to glean lore from them and not for enjoyment. For enjoyment, I prefer fantasy authors who have passed the hurdle of writing a shared world and have created their own. No offence intended to Realms-authors, but so far, none of them rivals Burroughs, Doyle, Howard or Leiber for rollicking fun, Poe or Lovecraft for suspense and horror, Tolkien for mythic grandeur, Cornwell for historical fantasy, Pratchett for humorous fantasy so funny that you don't notice it's literature until you're halfway through or Martin for intricately-woven schemes and defiance of traditional tropes. There's no shame in not being in that company.
I think I'd most like Ravens Bluff: A Novel. That would suit my current game and the Vast/ar is an interesting area of the Realms that could do with more published lore about its history. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 02:48:17
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Here's one I just thought of: something like the Evermeet novel, but focusing on dwarves. Written by Elaine by herself, or Ed and Elaine together.
Sage and I have long spoken wistfully of the idea of an anthology/series focusing on the Manshoon clones...
A book or two from Jeff Grubb and Kate Novak focusing on one or more of the other Alias clones, or maybe the children of one of those clones falling into a plot where someone is trying to recreate the work that created Alias and her sisters. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 02:48:40
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I still want to see this jewel of an idea from September 2008 and find out more about Ompahr Daergech and the gnomes in The Warrens in Waterdeep as well as the loose ends Steven mentions.
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
How about Ed Greenwood Present Waterdeep: The Warrens by Steven Schend???
I know I would buy it.
Yeah. I'd write that. It'd be fun and I could wrap up some ideas I'd had for Undermountain....or perhaps play with the Dungeon of the Crypt and the Blue Alley for a bit.....hmmm....... 
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 03:16:31
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
Anything featuring the Shadovar, especially Telamont and some of his sons who've had less novel-time.
Heh. We all know you're a fan.
I mean specifically. What story about the Shadovar are you just dying to hear, and told in what way? Are you looking for a "Cormyr: a Novel" sort of book about Shade (i.e. "Shade: Legacy" or something of that nature)? The untold story of Lady Telamont?
I don't mean necessarily plot details, but more of a specific focus?
Cheers
Too many to choose from. But I tried to narrow them down to these:
1. Telamont's Secrets. The main source of his power. How he's sustaining it. How in the Nine Hells did his city not fall when the Spellplauge hit Toril. What does he think of Skullport? Is he "allied" with other power groups? The Arcane Brotherhood, perhaps? What does he intend to do when Shar exact her payment for helping him and his city?
2. The Princes' Agenda. Most particulary other than Brennus and Rivalen, who've received most novel time (thanks to Paul). What are they up to? What would they do when they learn of their brother's matricide?
3. The surviving Netherese archwizards [Telmaont, Larloch, Aumvor, and maybe a few yet unknown others (save Ioulaum, whose state would prevent him from traveling)] sitting at one table, discussing their plans of mutual benefits, forging a temporary alliance, and ultimately backstabbing each other. I know it isn't Larloch's style to show himself to his foes, or potential foes, but if the gods sometimes go out their usual ways, so can a lich. |
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 04:58:34
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The Manshoon idea Sage mentioned was my first thought on seeing the title. I would take it a step or two farther and include Manshoon discovering/creating the cloning spell and it's first few uses as he gets used to dying over and over. Alternatively, it could be a very large volume detailing the Zhentarim and heavily featuring the Clone Wars.
The Telamont idea has potential too. I would have it from his perspective and start in Netheril with his dabbling in planar affairs. It would need to show the when and how (to finally settle it) of Shade plane shifting and avoiding disaster. Then after he realizes the magnitude of what has happened, his thought process on what to do now. From there, show a lot of the time in the Plane of Shadow and the start of their plans to return to the Prime Material and begin their efforts to rebuild their empire. Feature the sons who haven't gotten as much "screen time". Maybe feature Rivalen and Brennus together as brothers to further compound the tragedy when Brennus finds out the truth later. It would have to have the moment Telamont found out and explain why he didn't kill Rivalen on the spot. And I think Paul S. Kemp is the guy to write this one.
My own want would be to see a longer book detailing the fate of the Wyvernspurs (especially Giogi) after the Finder's Stone trilogy through to the present, along with Alias (and any other clones that may be floating around) and everyone else and Finder in his post ascension state. Maybe due to the magical nature of her creation, Alias survived the Spellplague and is still alive? Maybe the Spellplague split a small sliver of power from Finder and it is slowly reforming Moander? Maybe Olive is somehow still alive and working with the reformed Harpers or is possibly a Chosen of Finder? Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb should write this one.*
*I should note that I have not read the other books by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb that feature these characters so some of this may be detailed there unbeknownst to me. |
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Dennis
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 05:06:53
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Indeed. I'd like to see that, too. I want to see what exactly did Telamont mean when he said somthing along this line to Brennus, "When the entire city was in the brink of destruction in our long stay in the Plane of Shadow, it was your brother [Rivalen] who was instrumental in saving it." It would also be nice to have Alashar and Brennus have their bonding moments. It'd make the matricide and Brennus's reaction upon learning it, look...more painful.
I agree that Paul is the best author to pen it. But I'd welcome others as well. Perhaps, Erik himself. [If he's interested, of course.] |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 06:11:20
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Nice, Sage. I'd like to read that too! (And/or possibly write a story in it.)
I was curious about whether you'd want to contribute, actually. I'd like to see how a clone of Manshoon fares in your capable hands. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 06:12:03
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Here's one I just thought of: something like the Evermeet novel, but focusing on dwarves. Written by Elaine by herself, or Ed and Elaine together.
Ideally, any fiction focusing on the dwarves of the Realms would be welcome. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 06:21:35
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quote:
Originally posted by Tyrant
The Manshoon idea Sage mentioned was my first thought on seeing the title. I would take it a step or two farther and include Manshoon discovering/creating the cloning spell and it's first few uses as he gets used to dying over and over. Alternatively, it could be a very large volume detailing the Zhentarim and heavily featuring the Clone Wars.
My original idea was for an entire trilogy devoted to the much of what you and I have just covered. [Actually, now that I'm thinking about it... my original idea included a five or six book series -- with each novel featuring one particular Manshoon clone's exploits, along with one small novella in the back of each volume which would connect each individual tale to the metaplot of the entire series of books.] |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 06:48:25
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Actually, I think the untold story of Lady Telamont has been told well enough already. It really wouldn't have much impact beyond adding background depth to Telemont, Rivalen, and the other Princes ... although it might be interesting to witness their relationships during all stages of their thus-far unexplained transformation from humans into shades. Perhaps such a thing could be subset within a tale of broader scope which explores the transformation of Thultanthar into Shade, one which could explain the supposedly terrifying difficulties faced by the city and the methods (or compromises) issued by Lord Shadow/Telamont to survive them.
I should actually like to see tales involving Mirt. Preferably without involving plotting gods, epic characters, and overdone venues like Waterdeep. He seems like the sort of guy who could expound hyperbolically upon his fantastic camping trips, unbelievable fishing adventures, and otherwise bard-worthy "layman" amusements. Or, if not Mirt, then at least a short story (or tall tale) about some nice grumbly dwarves who bury the hatchet in a rather inconvient place. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 07:13:21
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
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thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 07:17:05
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Brimstone, I think your sig might have been what got me thinking about this.
Cheers |
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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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 07:35:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Ayrik
Actually, I think the untold story of Lady Telamont has been told well enough already.
Not well enough. Not yet. It'd be interesting to see his childhood, his apprenticeship to Karsus, his finding Alashar, his dabbling and later mastery of shadow magic, and his covert schemes to one day punish the bitch goddess who masterminded his wife's murder. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 09:59:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Tyrant
The Manshoon idea Sage mentioned was my first thought on seeing the title. I would take it a step or two farther and include Manshoon discovering/creating the cloning spell and it's first few uses as he gets used to dying over and over. Alternatively, it could be a very large volume detailing the Zhentarim and heavily featuring the Clone Wars.
The Telamont idea has potential too. I would have it from his perspective and start in Netheril with his dabbling in planar affairs. It would need to show the when and how (to finally settle it) of Shade plane shifting and avoiding disaster. Then after he realizes the magnitude of what has happened, his thought process on what to do now. From there, show a lot of the time in the Plane of Shadow and the start of their plans to return to the Prime Material and begin their efforts to rebuild their empire. Feature the sons who haven't gotten as much "screen time". Maybe feature Rivalen and Brennus together as brothers to further compound the tragedy when Brennus finds out the truth later. It would have to have the moment Telamont found out and explain why he didn't kill Rivalen on the spot. And I think Paul S. Kemp is the guy to write this one.
My own want would be to see a longer book detailing the fate of the Wyvernspurs (especially Giogi) after the Finder's Stone trilogy through to the present, along with Alias (and any other clones that may be floating around) and everyone else and Finder in his post ascension state. Maybe due to the magical nature of her creation, Alias survived the Spellplague and is still alive? Maybe the Spellplague split a small sliver of power from Finder and it is slowly reforming Moander? Maybe Olive is somehow still alive and working with the reformed Harpers or is possibly a Chosen of Finder? Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb should write this one.*
*I should note that I have not read the other books by Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb that feature these characters so some of this may be detailed there unbeknownst to me.
We do see a little of the next generation of Wyvernspurs in the interludes in the book Tymora's Luck. |
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Dennis
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 10:05:05
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Such talk makes me want to include The Finder's Stone Trilogy in the pile I'm juggling right now.
Quick question: In your opinion, was the Twisted Rune portrayed well enough (and given justice) in the first book? It's just that I read some reviews saying their fate towards the end was rather rushed. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 10:48:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
Such talk makes me want to include The Finder's Stone Trilogy in the pile I'm juggling right now.
Quick question: In your opinion, was the Twisted Rune portrayed well enough (and given justice) in the first book? It's just that I read some reviews saying their fate towards the end was rather rushed.
You may have your trilogies confused... The Twisted Rune isn't even mentioned in the Finder's Stone trilogy. |
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Dennis
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 14:01:25
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Dennis
Such talk makes me want to include The Finder's Stone Trilogy in the pile I'm juggling right now.
Quick question: In your opinion, was the Twisted Rune portrayed well enough (and given justice) in the first book? It's just that I read some reviews saying their fate towards the end was rather rushed.
You may have your trilogies confused... The Twisted Rune isn't even mentioned in the Finder's Stone trilogy.
Yes. Sorry. It's just that for some reason I sometimes think of Cassana as a member of the Twisted Rune.
Anyway, I would also like to see Shradin Mulophor's background explored even more. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 15:51:56
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Heh. I'm keeping very quiet in this thread, but feel moved to tell The Sage: according to Ed, you're going to be pleased about one of your expressed fiction desires in the near future. 
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hawkytom
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 20:04:25
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Very cool thread! I will have to think on this for a bit before I can come up with something good!
Until then I'll beat a dead horse  Book 6 of Song and Swords series by Elaine Cunningham, 'Reclamation' |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 20:21:53
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quote:
Originally posted by hawkytom
Very cool thread! I will have to think on this for a bit before I can come up with something good!
Until then I'll beat a dead horse Book 6 of Song and Swords series by Elaine Cunningham, 'Reclamation'
Heh. When I first created this thread, I anticipated a few replies, namely:
1) Dennis would say something about the Shades.
2) Sage would request the Manshoon Wars.
3) Someone would mention Reclamation.
Maybe I'm spending too much time on the boards.
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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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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 20:59:56
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I would love to see a novel set around the Time of Troubles with a psionic protagonist learning of his powers. Something like Spellfire where they stumble onto it and become more and more capable as they progress, and meet with various Harpers, Knights, and Chosen on the way. Maybe set in Phlan (love it there) or Hillsfar or some Moonsea city initially.
If I were to write fanfic, it would be a novel about a Psionicist coming into his power in the realms. Of course, he'd have a trusty warrior and rogue and spellcasting companion to help him along!
I'd also love to read more about Giogi Wyvernspur and his adventures post The Wyvernspur (with Cat and Olive and anyone else).
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 21:45:52
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Originally posted by Seravin
I would love to see a novel set around the Time of Troubles with a psionic protagonist learning of his powers. Something like Spellfire where they stumble onto it and become more and more capable as they progress, and meet with various Harpers, Knights, and Chosen on the way. Maybe set in Phlan (love it there) or Hillsfar or some Moonsea city initially.
If I were to write fanfic, it would be a novel about a Psionicist coming into his power in the realms. Of course, he'd have a trusty warrior and rogue and spellcasting companion to help him along!
I'd also love to read more about Giogi Wyvernspur and his adventures post The Wyvernspur (with Cat and Olive and anyone else).
I had not even considered a Psionic-centric novel. Going down that road, I would love to see a novel featuring the rise and fall of Jhammdath and the worship of Auppenser. Perhaps the story would be told by a present day psion trying to restart worship of Auppenser or by a Psionic Lich who is one of the survivors of the Empire (and who may be trying to rebuild it, or trying to restart worship of Auppenser, or any number of other reasons). |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 21:56:50
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
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Originally posted by hawkytom
Very cool thread! I will have to think on this for a bit before I can come up with something good!
Until then I'll beat a dead horse Book 6 of Song and Swords series by Elaine Cunningham, 'Reclamation'
Heh. When I first created this thread, I anticipated a few replies, namely:
1) Dennis would say something about the Shades.
2) Sage would request the Manshoon Wars.
3) Someone would mention Reclamation.
Maybe I'm spending too much time on the boards.
Cheers
I thought about mentioning Reclamation, but did not, since Elaine herself bowed out on that one.
Just thought of another one, though: an anthology by Ed, featuring neither Chosen nor any of the big movers-and-shakers, instead focusing on some of the NPCs we've had descriptions of but never seen in fiction, like Baelam the Bold, Mintiper Moonsilver, Asilther Graelor, Elsura Dauniir... And maybe a Glarasteer Rhauligan short story, too. |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 22:00:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Tyrant
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Originally posted by Seravin
I would love to see a novel set around the Time of Troubles with a psionic protagonist learning of his powers. Something like Spellfire where they stumble onto it and become more and more capable as they progress, and meet with various Harpers, Knights, and Chosen on the way. Maybe set in Phlan (love it there) or Hillsfar or some Moonsea city initially.
If I were to write fanfic, it would be a novel about a Psionicist coming into his power in the realms. Of course, he'd have a trusty warrior and rogue and spellcasting companion to help him along!
I'd also love to read more about Giogi Wyvernspur and his adventures post The Wyvernspur (with Cat and Olive and anyone else).
I had not even considered a Psionic-centric novel. Going down that road, I would love to see a novel featuring the rise and fall of Jhammdath and the worship of Auppenser. Perhaps the story would be told by a present day psion trying to restart worship of Auppenser or by a Psionic Lich who is one of the survivors of the Empire (and who may be trying to rebuild it, or trying to restart worship of Auppenser, or any number of other reasons).
Heck, I'd even take a novel about Kimmuriel and his escape from House Oblodra and joining the ranks of the BD eventually becoming 2nd in command with Rai-Guy.
I can dream can't I? I think psionic heroes/villains have been underused in the Realms-lore personally, but I'm biased that way. I know psionics are rare in the Realms compared to say, Dark Sun.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 22:25:09
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Indeed! This thread is all about dreams.
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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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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
586 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2011 : 22:29:09
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I would love to see a novel set around the Time of Troubles with a psionic protagonist learning of his powers. Something like Spellfire where they stumble onto it and become more and more capable as they progress, and meet with various Harpers, Knights, and Chosen on the way. Maybe set in Phlan (love it there) or Hillsfar or some Moonsea city initially.
If I were to write fanfic, it would be a novel about a Psionicist coming into his power in the realms. Of course, he'd have a trusty warrior and rogue and spellcasting companion to help him along!
I'd also love to read more about Giogi Wyvernspur and his adventures post The Wyvernspur (with Cat and Olive and anyone else).
I had not even considered a Psionic-centric novel. Going down that road, I would love to see a novel featuring the rise and fall of Jhammdath and the worship of Auppenser. Perhaps the story would be told by a present day psion trying to restart worship of Auppenser or by a Psionic Lich who is one of the survivors of the Empire (and who may be trying to rebuild it, or trying to restart worship of Auppenser, or any number of other reasons).
Heck, I'd even take a novel about Kimmuriel and his escape from House Oblodra and joining the ranks of the BD eventually becoming 2nd in command with Rai-Guy.
I can dream can't I? I think psionic heroes/villains have been underused in the Realms-lore personally, but I'm biased that way. I know psionics are rare in the Realms compared to say, Dark Sun.
I am in agreement that Psionics could use some more coverage over all in the Realms. That was one of the reasons I really liked the House of Serpents trilogy. Another reason was that it heavily featured the Yuan-Ti, who I feel are also under represented. |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
Teenage Sith zombies, Tulkh thought-how in the moons of Bogden had it all started? Every so often, the universe must just get bored and decide to really cut loose. -Star Wars: Red Harvest |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 29 Nov 2011 : 01:20:56
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Heh. I'm keeping very quiet in this thread, but feel moved to tell The Sage: according to Ed, you're going to be pleased about one of your expressed fiction desires in the near future.
love,
THO
Ed's been mind-reaving my mental sphere while I've been asleep! That's the only explanation.
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Seriously, though, this is awesome news. I can't wait until he can start sharing more about this. |
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What's your Forgotten Realms dream novel?
