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Dennis
Great Reader
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 Posted - 28 Jul 2012 : 03:25:08
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I surely do! If or when they truly 'rise from the dead,' I'd rather have it done by you. Sometimes, when resurrection of some characters are handled by others who didn't create said characters nor at least presented their deaths, we see a couple of problems. Foremost of which is the disconnect between the characters' lives before and after their demise. |
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LastStand
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 28 Jul 2012 : 08:21:00
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** Spoiler Warning **
I always thought Lallara got out alive somehow. She didn't seem like the type (being a Red Wizard and all) to save someone else without a contingency planned for her own well-being?
Also, in another scroll, this also came up and I believe it was Dennis who had an interesting theory: That Yaphyll, being such a powerful Diviner, might have sent a part of her to the future when she cast that spell for Szass Tam. (correct me if I'm wrong Dennis)
Well, to the point, I won't mind or be surprized to see those two surface once again - maybe some of the other Zulkirs as well.
Edit: fixed typo & added spoiler warning. |
"Don't. The battlegrounds that you and I have returned from alive are too different."
~ Claymore ch106 |
Edited by - LastStand on 28 Jul 2012 13:14:08 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Jul 2012 : 08:52:06
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Yes, I mentioned that in a couple of scrolls. As for the other zulkirs: [some spoilers]Szass Tam's spell that polymorphed Nevron into a mane must have expired when Nevron reached the Nine Hells, allowing him to transform himself back to normal and shift back to Faerun. In The Simbul's Gift by Lynn Abbey, the Simbul owed Laurozil a favor. I suppose Laurozil collected that debt moments before he fell out of thin air during their confrontation with Szass Tam---a powerful contingency spell Alassra herself crafted, stored in a ring, and gave to Lauzoril. Mythrellan must have created an illusory dummy days before Szass Tam decided to rid of her; so the lich destroyed the dummy, most likely believing he killed the real Zulkir of Illusion, while she herself teleported to some other civilized city wearing whatever disguise she fancies. And Lallara... well, she must have two teleportation rings.[end of spoiler] |
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Black Wolf
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 09 Aug 2012 : 13:17:14
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| I wanted to get on here and give my appreciation to Mr Richard Lee Byers. I've been stationed over seas for the better part of a year and since being here I found your books at the small book store we have on base. Your books have definitely been a great read and I'm really looking forward to the fifth book in the brotherhood of the griffin series. Take care sir and can't wait to get a hold of your next book and hopefully a few more of your series. |
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Richard Lee Byers
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
1814 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2012 : 13:53:30
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Bionic Man
Acolyte
39 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 03:31:52
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Do I have to read The Haunted Lands series to enjoy/follow these books?
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It's a ::rolls dice:: pleasure to meet you! |
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Aulduron
Learned Scribe
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 04:16:24
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| It would help greatly, but probably not necessary. Though Haunted Lands is a very good series. I highly recommend it. |
"Those with talent become wizards, Those without talent spend their lives praying for it"
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 07:04:18
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I would like to echo Aulduron's words. No, it's not necessary to read the HL trilogy prior to sinking your teeth into the BotG series. But, it's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It's one of FR's best series, and remains as RLB's best to date. Just my opinion, of course. |
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Gustafson
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 09:20:28
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Originally posted by Bionic Man
Do I have to read The Haunted Lands series to enjoy/follow these books?
Thanks
It is not necessary, but if you don't read it, you will miss a fantastic masterpiece. I just couldn't stop it... |
I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand, he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart. |
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Merrith
Learned Scribe
135 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 13:37:22
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Originally posted by Dennis
I would like to echo Aulduron's words. No, it's not necessary to read the HL trilogy prior to sinking your teeth into the BotG series. But, it's HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. It's one of FR's best series, and remains as RLB's best to date. Just my opinion, of course.
I'd even include the Year of Rogue Dragons trilogy as recommended prior reading. Both it and the HL trilogy have tie ins and introduce characters you see later in BotG. |
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phranctoast
Learned Scribe
USA
151 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 14:36:46
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Currently reading: Spider and Stone by Jaleigh Johnson: Sequel to Mistshore |
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Aulduron
Learned Scribe
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 16:51:44
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"Those with talent become wizards, Those without talent spend their lives praying for it"
-Procopio Septus |
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Merrith
Learned Scribe
135 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 16:52:53
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Originally posted by phranctoast
Was there anyone else in Rogue Dragons and BOTG other than Brimstone?
Well only one character in that case...but plenty of the back story as far as the dragons go |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 18:59:50
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Originally posted by phranctoast
Was there anyone else in Rogue Dragons and BOTG other than Brimstone?
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
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
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Aulduron
Learned Scribe
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 19:47:13
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| If you know the plot of Rogue Dragons, you should assume they succeeded in their quest (as happens in every series of books). That's all you really need to know in order to read tBotG, other than Brimstone was a part of it. |
"Those with talent become wizards, Those without talent spend their lives praying for it"
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Gustafson
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 21:52:19
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I'd even include the Year of Rogue Dragons trilogy as recommended prior reading. Both it and the HL trilogy have tie ins and introduce characters you see later in BotG.
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I couldn't manage to read the Rogue Dragons myself, but it is on my list |
I do not aim with my hand; he who aims with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I aim with my eye.
I do not shoot with my hand, he who shoots with his hand has forgotten the face of his father.
I shoot with my mind.
I do not kill with my gun; he who kills with his gun has forgotten the face of his father.
I kill with my heart. |
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Merrith
Learned Scribe
135 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2012 : 23:56:02
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Originally posted by Aulduron
If you know the plot of Rogue Dragons, you should assume they succeeded in their quest (as happens in every series of books). That's all you really need to know in order to read tBotG, other than Brimstone was a part of it.
But the way they succeeded has repercussions going forward that Brimstone figures into in BotG series (at least the first 3 books) |
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