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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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 Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 17:46:04
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This thread spins off a discussion in the FR next thread, wherein it was proposed to write a novel or an anthology about the heroines of the Realms.
I myself proposed an "Elminster's Angels" story, featuring Liriel, Hallivar, and the Fox-at-Twilight, with support from Alias, Kyriani, Storm, and/or Arilyn. Lads need not apply. 
What sort of stories would you like to see about the female heroes of the Realms?
Cheers
(Also, no boob plate/chainmail bikini discussions!)
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Erik Scott de Bie
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Gustaveren
Learned Scribe
Denmark
197 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:15:39
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| Something involving ancient mulhorandi curses or herbs from Maztica with strange results in order to tell old fans, that even though those realms has disappeared do their lore live on and create opportunities for new adventures |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:18:52
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Although I think an anthology would be great, I would have to consider the flip-side: WHY do they need their own anthology? You'd never do an anthology relegated strictly to men (because there is no need for it).
I'd rather they take something important to Realms fans - like a 'search for Mystra' storyline (or something equally problematic and lore-worthy). Treat it just like a regular (male) story, but use all female protagonists (and don't make the antagonists females just because you can - that's a bit too 'cute').
Going the "Elminster's Angels" route sounds too much like doing it just to do it, and I think that might be viewed as a bit condescending down the line. The story should be treated the same way all-male (or mostly male) realms novels are handled. In that way, we will be able to showcase one of the Realms greatest assets - that men and women are equals (or rather, that all folk are equal, regardless of sexuality).
Katie-Bri is a possibility, but she'd never go more then 10 feet away from Drizzt. She's too much of a 'sidekick'.
Lets get some demi-humans on the list. How about Olive Ruskettle? We could use a bard. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:19:32
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Who is Hallivar?
I'd also like to see Tzigone, and Asilther Graelor. Elsura Dauniir, too. |
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Gustaveren
Learned Scribe
Denmark
197 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:23:02
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What about a murder investigation in a pashas harem?
I guess you would need a female hero for that since men would not be allowed access |
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Entromancer
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:29:13
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I'd like to see a short story that follows Dahlia Sin'felle from her rape by Herzgo Alegni to her early days in Thay. The Haunted Lands painted a wonderfully morbid picture of the realm, and I wonder how a young woman like Dahlia would react to it all. Something that gets into Daliah's head rather than show off Bob's excellent fight scenes. He's got the talent for that kind of stuff-see The Road of the Patriarch or his two series of Corona novels.
I want to know what Dahlia saw in serving Thay. |
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Gustaveren
Learned Scribe
Denmark
197 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:44:53
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| Maybe a daughter of a noblemen wanting to be more than just a marriage piece in her family's quest for wealth and power. She would most likely look for female heroes to help her obtain the future she wants |
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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
USA
2717 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:48:33
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I'd like to see a story or short story featuring Alusair as Steel Regent and the doings of her mother and female supporters at Court.
Show us how they lead, how they fight, how they outwit, how they win and how they fail.
EDIT: Almost forgot. Have Brian Cortijo write it, and have it be the first of several "Ed Greenwood Presents: Cormyr" books. |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:54:44
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 18:57:22
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Bronwyn...
If I had to choose one female character from the realms I want to read more about(who's not currently getting any ink) it would be her.
She could very well lead a group of mostly (or all) females with their fingers in cookie jars all over Waterddep and the coast.
Plus, we'd have to get Elaine to write it |
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 19:05:49
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| I'd like more Liriel, really. And Tzigone. 1360's or 1370's, obviously. Halruaa in Elaine's hands was a fascinating place, and I think there's plenty that could be done in the rebuilding after Kiva's plot was foiled. |
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Kris the Grey
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 19:37:09
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A series of tales about the responses and behind the scenes actions of the various Lords (many of whom, especially of those rarely written about, are female) in Waterdeep during some major travail there (such as the attack from the Sea, Halaster's Higharvestide, the advent of the Spellplague, etc).
That way you have a key place setting, characters both iconic and less so, a chance to flesh out lore about people and events, and a way to write about powerful women (Lord of the City is a pretty good gig, no?) without it seeming like it is JUST about them.
Ed did a fabulous job with his 'Silverfall' stories achieving such a task by telling a linked story. |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 19:46:22
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I'd like more Alias and Olive Ruskettle, Arilyn, and the Simbul.
1350s or 1360s.
Dove and her joining of the Knights of Myth Drannor, and more of her adventures in the Savage Frontier (her group from the novel Sojourn, why did she never track Roddy McGriddle or whatever for killing her elf friend?) |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 19:46:24
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I suggested Dove over any of the other Chosen just because in her case, her status wouldn't over-shadowed the others. Putting the Simbul in such a novel would turn it into a novel about The Simbul.
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Originally posted by Jeremy Grenemyer
I'd like to see a story or short story featuring Alusair as Steel Regent and the doings of her mother and female supporters at Court.
Problem is, unless it was set pre-devil dragon, there'd be no way she could join an adventuring group. Setting it during her 'missing' days would be best, for that scenario, but we'd need some sort of realms-wide mystery dating from that period, and I can't think of any (aside from Waukeen being missing, but we already had a module cover that ground).
I love Alusair, but there is only a small window during which she can get away from Cormyr. Now, a separate novel (having nothing to do with the 'Elminster's Angels' storyline) I would love. Cormyr was in pretty bad shape after the death of Azoun, and then we had the Shades, and it seems it just 'bounced back' way too easily. We need more info there (because the Shades should have been able to tear them to pieces at that point in time).
On the other hand, I really want to see folks traveling around 'less covered' regions. Cormyr has really been beaten to death, IMHO. Not that I am not interested in those stories, I just want something new.
I'm not interested in a Calimshan novel, but I think setting one in the Old Empires has traction. I think possibly moving from Calimshan into the other Old Empires might work fairly well (and then the obvious storyline should be centered around harems, taking both Calimshan and Mulhorand into account). Then again, a 'human trafficking' story might be a bit too modern a sentiment for the Realms (not saying it couldn't work - it would just have to be done in such a way as to sound more Realmsish then anything else).
We should have a new protagonist - we need at least one new character. Even if not set in Mulhorand, I think a Mulan priestess would be pretty damn interesting (and she could be the 'frame story' for getting the others together).
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 19:58:31
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I would love to co-write an "Alusair meets Fox-at-Twilight" story with Ed. That would be excellent.
I would love to see Brian Cortijo write a story about Princess Raedra. After all, he did create her, and she's pretty awesome.
@MT: Wow, that first post . . . you're really taking this VERY seriously, aren't you? This is supposed to be fun and relaxed.
Likely, WotC wouldn't do an "all-female protagonists" anthology. I mean, I'd love to see it (and hopefully write for it), but probably the editors would want a mix of protagonists. Though one shouldn't say "never"--after all, they did publish Silverfall, didn't they?
@Wooly: Hallivar is a character from Brimstone Angels. She is the sister of Farideh, the other main character. If you haven't read that book, you might check it out. It's pretty awesome.
@Seravin: I actually have an explanation for the Roddy McGristle thing, but I hold out the faint hope that it actually becomes canon, so I won't spill the beans here.
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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
USA
2717 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 20:12:19
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quote:
Originally posted by Markustay
Problem is, unless it was set pre-devil dragon, there'd be no way she could join an adventuring group. Setting it during her 'missing' days would be best, for that scenario, but we'd need some sort of realms-wide mystery dating from that period, and I can't think of any (aside from Waukeen being missing, but we already had a module cover that ground).
Why does Alusair have to join an adventuring group before we can see a story written about her?
Also, why do we need a Realms-wide mystery?
Can't we just focus on all the intrigue, back stabbing and politics at the Royal Court?
To me this represents a new field of battle for Alusair and someplace she'd rather not be in. Just imagine the fireworks between her and Caladnei (hells, her and everyone else) as she learns to adapt, while the ladies of the court do their best to support her and protect her.
It would be fun to read about her later days after her nephew takes over, too, but I'd prefer to read about her and her supporters/foes in Suzail. |
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Gustaveren
Learned Scribe
Denmark
197 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 20:17:05
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I always wanted to see an adventure in a royal theater
I imagine, such a place could have secrets tunnels, huge collections of ancient stuff, lots of visiting nobles, guilders etc
Perfect place for intrigues with ancient secrets |
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Faraer
Great Reader
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 20:46:38
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I'd love to read a tale of the famous Harper adventuress Sharanralee, author of Ballads and Lore of One Dusty Road and My Years with Blade and Harp, one of those names dropped as far back as the Old Grey Box, referred to in passing half a dozen times since, but on whom the spotlight has not thus far shone.
Talantra Bowgentle and Elsura Dauniir, both of whom Sharanralee helped.
Sylune, with Aumry in Shadowdale.
Azargatha Nimune.
The Deeping Princess and the founding of Deepingdale . . . |
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LastStand
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 21:07:13
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* A female version of Drasek Riven.
* Something involving Scullya Darkhope, maybe?
* A story featuring a female deity (avatar). |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 21:41:17
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| I LIKE that harem idea! I would make sense to have female protagonists for that, and one could (I'm starting to get some great ideas here) use it along with the idea of Cormyr's royal court as a tie-in for some of the female heroes. Imagine if, say, Storm, Alusair, and a few others became invovled in a kidnapping of a noble's daughter, tracked her to Calimshan, and then get involved in the murder investigation! Perhaps she had a lover who was killed trying to rescue her, or her master was killed while dallying with the harem, and they have to ferret out what happened? This way, it could cover several locales, bring heroines from various areas together plausibly, and be told with all girls, and not seem "token-ish". What do you all think? |
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 21:56:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Jeremy Grenemyer
I'd like to see a story or short story featuring Alusair as Steel Regent and the doings of her mother and female supporters at Court.
Show us how they lead, how they fight, how they outwit, how they win and how they fail.
EDIT: Almost forgot. Have Brian Cortijo write it, and have it be the first of several "Ed Greenwood Presents: Cormyr" books.
I'm supremely flattered, but for me to write a book about Alusair would require permission from Ed that I'm not prepared to seek. Certain Realms characters (El, Luse, Storm, Azoun, etc.) are, in my opinion, entirely Ed's characters, and he'd need to give a full, heartfelt, and unreserved blessing for me to take them on and assume their voices.
That's not to say I haven't written little snippets here or there, which I've shared with Ed and a very few others* (much to the bearded one's giggling delight), but to write a story or book for publication with Alusair as its protagonist? That would be another matter entirely. However...
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I would love to see Brian Cortijo write a story about Princess Raedra. After all, he did create her, and she's pretty awesome.
Let's just say I have not been asked. Yet.
One day, maybe.
*And no, I can't share these, publicly or privately, I'm afraid. I refuse to step on the works of other authors working in the Realms, or to pre-empt their stories with my own. That's not really something I'm keen on. |
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Gustaveren
Learned Scribe
Denmark
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 21:59:38
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I would also like to see some ancient curses, could be interesting, if it turns out, that there was a deeper reason for the abduction of a noblemans daughter from Cormyr to a Pasha's harem
and for a lore point of view, could it be interesting if Maztican herbs could be used.
The baths in (arabel?)(described in volo's guide) would be an interesting scene for an abduction using strange herbs (inhaled smoke? in the water with a contact effect?) to make people loose consciousness. |
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Tamsar
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
141 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 22:04:24
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| This thread needs more Sharantyr, just saying. Loved her in the shadow of the avatar trilogy. I'd like to see Ashemmi explored in some FR fiction as well. There's got to be some interesting tales about her. |
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BEAST
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 22:06:11
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How's this for a diverse cast of would-be leading ladies?
Guenhwyvar needs a complete history, with all of her handlers. Though she spent half of her "life" in the hands of evil drow, it would be nice to read about how she inwardly fought against them, or circumvented their plans, despite their magical authority and control over her.
I always wanted to read more about Dove, too. She was the first human to actually approve of Drizzt, and to stop seeing him as representative of his race. While Montolio took Drizzt in, Dove realized that Drizzt was not the culprit of the attack on the farmer family in Sojourn and called off the search for the drow, determining him to actually be a good guy. She send Montolio a letter approving of the lone dark elf in the region, and Drizzt loved hearing that letter. But I always wanted to read about her and Drizzt meeting in person. In Streams of Silver, Alustriel said that Dove still wanted to meet Drizzt, but we've never been told about that first meeting. It must've been a very heartwarming thing for him to meet her.
The dwarf cleric Stumpet Rakingclaw rose to the rank of High Cleric of the Halls in Mithral Hall; led the dwarven charge into Keeper's Dale to repel the drow invaders once and for all (Siege of Darkness); and was rumored to have more than a casual relationship with King Bruenor for a time (Passage to Dawn). Nevertheless, with her relocation to Icewind Dale with Bruenor, 'twould appear that she was supplanted by Cordio Muffinhead, who remained behind at the Hall under King Gandalug (The Lone Drow). Nothing is ever recorded of Stumpet and Bruenor becoming an item. So did she place duty above love? Did she sacrifice the personal in favor of the professional? While Cordio continued to serve as First Priest of the Hall in 1409 DR (Gauntlgrym), whatever happened of Stumpet? Did she fall in the Spellplague?
Commander Ellery Dragonsbane Peidopare of Damara was once a loyal officer of the Bloodstone Army, with numerous exploits of her own (Promise of the Witch-King). But what motivated her to become a turncoat double-agent for the Citadel of Assassins? What turned this heir of King Gareth Dragonsbane against the Crown? And did she ultimately repent of her sins on her final adventure?
Dwahvel Tiggerwillies, the halfling owner of the Copper Ante in Calimport, was one of the best friends, if not the only true friend, of Artemis Entreri. She inspired him to write a sweet going-away letter in Servant of the Shard, and when he later parted ways with Jarlaxle, it was Dwahvel that Entreri vowed to return to (Road of the Patriarch). What was it about this dimunitive damsel that could so warm the heart of even the coldest of assassins? And whatever happened of the two, upon his return to Calimport?
Catti-brie left Drizzt's side to engage in magic training with Alustriel at the end of The Orc King (mid-1372 DR), and by the time of The Pirate King (1376 DR), she had been gone for quite a while. And while Cat traveled with Drizzt to a Silverymoon council after the onset of the Spellplague in 1385 DR (The Ghost King), it's still possible that she spent most of her time away from her husband, doing magic stuff. There ought to be some good stuff that could be written about that period.
The feisty half-wood elf/half-drow Zhai (Demon Stone) apparently left the Moonwood and relocated to the Bloodstone Lands, where she was building a reputation for herself (Promise of the Witch-King), but eventually was captured and then rescued, and even met Drizzt. What else is there, with her?
The monk Danica Bonaduce had to take her children away from the wreck of the Spirit Soaring cathedral and relocate to Mithral Hall, and from there, probably to Silverymoon (The Ghost King). How did she recover from the tragic loss of her beloved, Cadderly, and what did go to do after all of that? What is a successful life for a female monk?
The elf Innovindil claimed to have had a human lover before her husband Tarathiel, and went on to teach Drizzt what it really means to be a long-lived person like an elf. She died valiantly defending the Moonwood from orcs of Clan Karuck (The Orc King). What else could we learn of her?
Jessa Dribble-Obould was one of four orc ambassadors to Mithral Hall in 1409 DR (Gauntlgrym), and actually resided within the Hall. She appears to have been quite good at evading her battlerager escort. And somehow, she sufficiently gained enough of King Bruenor's trust to be let in on his plan to abdicate the throne by faking his own death. And then she left Mithral Hall as part of his secret adventuring party when he began his new life as Bonnego Battleaxe. What uncommon courage did this orc lass possess to willingly go in to live amongst unwelcoming dwarves? And how on Toril did she convince a reluctant dwarf king to let her in to his inner circle?
Taugmaelle was the orcish bride-to-be in the Prelude to The Orc King, set to marry a human man c. 1472 DR. But because relations between the Kingdom of Many-Arrows and Luruar broke down sometime between then and the onset of 4E (1479 DR), I have theorized that perhaps the wedding did not go off as planned, and the orc lady may have been killed by Casa Cu Calas instigators, ending the century's unsteady peace between the orcs and their neigbors. What kind of bravery must Taugmaelle have had to have gathered up in order consider and embrace marrying a human, and then to convince her family (presuming she ever did), and then to secure the blessing of King Obould XV ("VI")? Even before her hypothetical race murder, what sort of hardships did she face? And what was it about her that inspired her groom-to-be, Handel Aviv, to choose her over a fellow human? |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 22:17:06
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I was just thinking about the THREE (or arguably FOUR) major female characters in my forthcoming novel (Shadowbane: Eye of Justice) and realized they played a pretty big role in that book. Poor Kalen, always marginalized by the ladies.
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'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
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Gustaveren
Learned Scribe
Denmark
197 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 22:24:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
I LIKE that harem idea! I would make sense to have female protagonists for that
A book with a harem clad girl on the front cover will appeal to male readers and female readers will appreciate it is female heroes.
Well, the book could have female heroes plus a male hero there would have a choice to make. He would have to polymorph via magic into a female body if he want to enter the harem. That could create some hilarious situations.
or the man there had polymorhed into a female body in order to sneak into the harem could be part of the reason there was a mystery in the harem. It could for instance be a wizard there wanted to mess with the inheritance. |
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Hawkins
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 22:45:01
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| I personally would like a 4 part series (such as the Fighters and the Priests series) not bound by era, as well as an accompanying anthology of short fiction. Hmm, as to which heroines I would like to get spot-lighted, I will have to get back to you on that. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 22:57:59
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Not to seem like I'm picking on anyone in particular, but I confess I'm a bit concerned about this whole emphasis on harems. Writing about a harem can too easily come off as kitschy and extremely misogynist. Doesn't mean it can't be handled correctly--just that it's a live grenade.
I rather think a more respectful way to do harems is to have them contain both male and female "wives," but that's crossing into the Diversity in the Realms thread.
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'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 23:00:06
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quote:
Originally posted by Hawkins
I personally would like a 4 part series (such as the Fighters and the Priests series) not bound by era, as well as an accompanying anthology of short fiction. Hmm, as to which heroines I would like to get spot-lighted, I will have to get back to you on that.
I like that concept. It doesn't even have to be a clearly themed series, it's just that all the books happen to feature a strong female protagonist. (Didn't the Dungeons come fairly close to that already?)
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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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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 23:00:12
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| A book that has Lieriel and foxxie at twilight..... I'd read it |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
My FR fan fiction
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ErinMEvans
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 30 Aug 2012 : 23:05:37
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Who is Hallivar?
I'd also like to see Tzigone, and Asilther Graelor. Elsura Dauniir, too.
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
@Wooly: Hallivar is a character from Brimstone Angels. She is the sister of Farideh, the other main character. If you haven't read that book, you might check it out. It's pretty awesome.
Appreciate the inclusion, but I must point out her name's Havilar. Also, I can't shake the feeling that Howlin' Mad Murdock is a better TV character to compare her too. Except, you know, female and with better legs.
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Female Realms Heroes
