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DragonReader
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
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 Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 01:54:12
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-Admittedly, there's not much info there...
-Going by the fact that it's Mark Sehestedt, and that 'Nendawen' sounds surprisingly like a lot of the Elven that he's created for his Eastern Lythari, there's a chance that it might take place in the Utter East, or somehow involve the Eastern Lythari.
-We'll see... |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
Vol. VI- Mechanical Compendium |
Edited by - Lord Karsus on 05 Nov 2008 01:56:07 |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 05 Nov 2008 : 18:59:39
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| Yeah, and at this point, it's not a given that I'll rush out to buy this book, or any other FR book (although I think this is a good author). I'll need more information before I make a decision. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2008 : 03:53:27
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Admittedly, there's not much info there...
-Going by the fact that it's Mark Sehestedt, and that 'Nendawen' sounds surprisingly like a lot of the Elven that he's created for his Eastern Lythari, there's a chance that it might take place in the Utter East, or somehow involve the Eastern Lythari.
-We'll see...
I hope so. Frostfell was terrific |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3738 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2008 : 16:04:29
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
I hope so. Frostfell was terrific
-If you say so. I wasn't that big of a fan of it. That's probably because of the story, though, rather than the author's writing or anything. I like the Utter East, and Elves are always good in my book, so I'd chalk it up to a story I wasn't totally into. |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
Vol. VI- Mechanical Compendium |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2008 : 16:35:05
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
I hope so. Frostfell was terrific
-If you say so. I wasn't that big of a fan of it. That's probably because of the story, though, rather than the author's writing or anything. I like the Utter East, and Elves are always good in my book, so I'd chalk it up to a story I wasn't totally into.
I must say, I liked Frostfell a lot, but I liked Sentinentalspire even more. So I have high hopes for this series |
When hinges creak in doorless chambers and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls, whenever candlelights flicker where the air is deathly still, that is the time when ghosts are present, practicing their terror with ghoulish delight. |
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DragonReader
Senior Scribe
USA
371 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2008 : 18:21:36
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I have not yet read Frostfell (asked for it for X-mas so hopefully that will change soon) but I thought Sentinelspire was excellent. In fact all 3 of the Citadels books I have read so far were very good.
Anyway, I'll definitely be reading Frostfell soon and will pick up Hand of the Hunter as soon as it comes out. |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3738 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2008 : 18:28:25
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| -Yes, Sentinelspire certainly was a good novel. That one, along with Paul Kemp's novel that's slated to come out soon, are what I consider to be the final Forgotten Realms novels. Seems like a good way to go out, I think. |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
Vol. VI- Mechanical Compendium |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2008 : 03:25:59
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Yes, Sentinelspire certainly was a good novel. That one, along with Paul Kemp's novel that's slated to come out soon, are what I consider to be the final Forgotten Realms novels. Seems like a good way to go out, I think.
I see you're as positive as I am during all this |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3738 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2008 : 15:13:01
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
I see you're as positive as I am during all this
-That's me, Mr. Positive.
-Though, I will say, Bruce Cordell's upcoming novel Plague of Spells does look interesting. I am going to pick that one up, and maybe the rest of the trilogy, if I like the first one enough. If this book looks good, I'll skim it, and maybe pick it up. I can't rule out the possibility. |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
Vol. VI- Mechanical Compendium |
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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 03:56:02
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
I see you're as positive as I am during all this
-That's me, Mr. Positive.
-Though, I will say, Bruce Cordell's upcoming novel Plague of Spells does look interesting. I am going to pick that one up, and maybe the rest of the trilogy, if I like the first one enough. If this book looks good, I'll skim it, and maybe pick it up. I can't rule out the possibility.
Why does it look interesting? |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3738 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 03:59:12
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Originally posted by MerrikCale
Why does it look interesting?
-Aboleth are interesting enough creatures, and I have a "city" of Aboleth in my own campaign that I might draw some inspiration for, being as that I haven't done much with them. I found the plot of Stardeep highly intriguing, in the concept of the Traitor, Xxiphu, and a few other tangents related to that. I also, as you know enjoyed the character Raidon Kane, as he combines some of my favorite aspects of the Forgotten Realms- Kara-Tur, and Elves. |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
Vol. VI- Mechanical Compendium |
Edited by - Lord Karsus on 20 Nov 2008 04:00:11 |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 04:21:11
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I thought Frostfell was excellent, and I have already modified my Hordelands map accordingly. Although Sentinelspire took place in the same region, it didn't offer as much geographic goodness (it did give me a couple of other things for my Hordlands project, though).
All in all, I enjoyed both those novels, and look forward to more by the author.
This reminds me... I need to mail those improved maps to Alaundo...  |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Hoondatha
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 04:38:48
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Which Kemp novel is that? Reading the 4e Realms sourcebooks sapped all will to even check that section of the bookstore any more. But I enjoyed Sentinelspire, loathed Obsidian Ridge, and am more than willing to pick up one last real Realms book I didn't know existed.
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Yes, Sentinelspire certainly was a good novel. That one, along with Paul Kemp's novel that's slated to come out soon, are what I consider to be the final Forgotten Realms novels. Seems like a good way to go out, I think.
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Doggedly converting 3e back to what D&D should be...
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 14:26:53
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Originally posted by Hoondatha
Which Kemp novel is that?
Shadowrealm. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3738 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 17:24:03
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Originally posted by Hoondatha
Which Kemp novel is that?
-Shadowrealm, Book III of the Twilight War trilogy. It's been pushed back quite a few months now (I believe it was supposed to have originally been released in either March or June of this year, but was pushed back- according to Paul's reasoning, though he himself didn't know the 'official' reason- as to not create a 'lore' buildup, with that novel, Ascendancy of the Last, the FRCG, the FRPG and Blackstaff Tower all coming out around the same time.), but is slated to be released in December some time. So, very soon. |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
Vol. VI- Mechanical Compendium |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 18:17:10
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Apologies for being off-topic, but:
I firmly believe that if you don't read Blackstaff Tower and Mistshore, then you are really missing out.
They're both extremely good, extremely *Realms* fantasy novels.
Just my 2 cent endorsement. 
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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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MerrikCale
Senior Scribe
USA
947 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 18:25:55
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Apologies for being off-topic, but:
I firmly believe that if you don't read Blackstaff Tower and Mistshore, then you are really missing out.
They're both extremely good, extremely *Realms* fantasy novels.
Just my 2 cent endorsement.
Cheers
Well, I have completely given up on the Realms as a campaign setting myself. But I will still pick up the occasional novel that looks good including the aforementioned as well as any future Fox-at-Twilight books. hint hint |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3240 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2008 : 18:43:38
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
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Originally posted by Hoondatha
Which Kemp novel is that?
-Shadowrealm, Book III of the Twilight War trilogy. It's been pushed back quite a few months now (I believe it was supposed to have originally been released in either March or June of this year, but was pushed back- according to Paul's reasoning, though he himself didn't know the 'official' reason- as to not create a 'lore' buildup, with that novel, Ascendancy of the Last, the FRCG, the FRPG and Blackstaff Tower all coming out around the same time.), but is slated to be released in December some time. So, very soon.
I believe the release date is December 2nd. |
I actually DO know everything. I just have a very poor index of my knowledge.
Ashe's Character Sheet
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
1720 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2009 : 14:48:28
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Is mark still around these forums?
Hi Mark!
Can you share any info on what your trilogy is about?
Best regards, Ergdusch |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
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Posted - 12 Jan 2009 : 19:09:00
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Thanks Sage!
I will try via pm and email.
If I am lucky and receive an answer, I will, if I may, share it with you here at the Keep, of course!
Edit Note:
The email adress Mark S. left here at the Keep is apparently not valid anymore (even though it is hosted by wotc). Therefore, no hope for further infos. |
"Das Gras weht im Wind, wenn der Wind weht." |
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Sith_Lord_Drizzt
Seeker
Canada
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Posted - 24 Mar 2009 : 17:03:18
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Amazon has the description of the first book of this series.
Hweilan is the last of the line of Highwatch and--as she discovers--one of the last of the Vil Adanrath, a bloodline of lycanthropes left on Faerūn. Guric, her uncle and the slayer of Hwelian's family, has released a terrible evil in order to resurrect his beloved wife and gain control of the northern countries. When Hweilan escapes Guric's schemes, she is taken in by Lendri, a Vil Adanrath who has stayed in Faerūn to help guide Hweilan to her fate.
What are your thoughts based on the description? I haven't read much about lycanthropes and I must say that I'm a bit intrigued.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 24 Mar 2009 : 19:02:49
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Having read Frostfell I can say I do like the Vil Adanrath, and I think the author is a good writer.
However, from what I understand, this novel (like all other novels coming down the pipe) will be set in the 4E timeline, and therefore I currently do not plan on picking it up. That's not a "never", it's just not likely. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 24 Mar 2009 : 20:56:22
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Originally posted by Markustay
I thought Frostfell was excellent, and I have already modified my Hordelands map accordingly. Although Sentinelspire took place in the same region, it didn't offer as much geographic goodness (it did give me a couple of other things for my Hordlands project, though).
All in all, I enjoyed both those novels, and look forward to more by the author.
Wow, there seems to be a majority here that likes both Frostfell and Sentinelspire.
I think both novels were really good regarding setting and atmosphere (especially Sentinelspire) , but the main characters were extremely weak developed in my opinion. Pseudo-striken personalities who constantly fight with themselves and the world.
I hope, Mark Sehestedt will improve character description, identification and development in his next novels because the stories in itself have been really good so far and I would love to read more of him with characters, that are not the weakest part of the book.  |
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