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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
 Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 02:06:53
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Poll Question:
Thieves are hardly my favorite class. But I’ve come to like them after reading quite a lot of books where they are the ‘star’ or supporting cast, accomplishing what even the most powerful wizard in the land cannot…
My picks are the first three. Though technically, among the three, only Jimmy would qualify as a pure thief. Seregil has magic, albeit it works rather disastrously. And Jace Beleren, though he steals for a living, is first and foremost a powerful planeswalker and mindage. Given that, I cast my vote on Jimmy.
The others on the list are remarkable in their own right. Locke Lamora, for instance, did what most thieves would deem quite impossible. And Dash is worthy to be in his grandfather’s shoes.
I haven’t yet read the last three, so if you know them, feel free to share anything. I only read a line or two about them in some sites; goodreads, among the others.
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| Jimmy The Hand (Riftwar Cycle by Raymond E. Feist) |
 [19%] |
5 votes |
| Seregil (The Nightrunner series by Lynn Flewelling) |
[0%] |
0 votes |
| Jace Beleren (Agents of Artifice by Ari Marmell) |
[4%] |
1 votes |
| Locke Lamora (The Gentleman Bastard series by Scott Lynch) |
[4%] |
1 votes |
| Aaron (The Fire’s Stone by Tanya Huff) |
[0%] |
0 votes |
| Dashel "Dash" Jamison (Riftwar Cycle by Raymond E. Feist) |
[0%] |
0 votes |
| Thazienne (Forgotten Realms) |
[0%] |
0 votes |
| Cyric (Forgotten Realms) |
[12%] |
3 votes |
| Royce Melborn (Riyria Revelations series by Michael J. Sullivan) |
[0%] |
0 votes |
| Scipio (The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke) |
[0%] |
0 votes |
| Gen (The Queen’s Thief series by Megan Whalen Turner) |
[0%] |
0 votes |
| Other |
[62%] |
16 votes |
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Poll Status:
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Total Votes: 26 counted »» |
Last Vote:
30 Jun 2012 14:30:35 |
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Therise
Master of Realmslore
1272 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 02:14:46
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Carmen Sandiego. Arguably the best thief ever.
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 02:16:47
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CS is a sleeze.
you forgot Catwoman.
and There is a party at mother's. |
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
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 02:21:02
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Indeed. The Thief That Purrs. (Well, that's the purpose of the Other option.) |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 02:55:59
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As soon as I saw Locke Lamora I didn't even need to finish reading the list. I highly recommend Scott Lynch's Gentlemen Bastards series to all!  |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:00:13
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quote:
Originally posted by entreri3478
As soon as I saw Locke Lamora I didn't even need to finish reading the list. I highly recommend Scott Lynch's Gentlemen Bastards series to all!
Why did I have a feeling you'd say that?
I recommend them, too. Pure fun! |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:00:32
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I suppose it's not fair to say that I have *written* my favorite thief in fantasy, but that piece is not yet published, so I guess I'll keep mum.
From the list, I like Locke Lamora the most.
And what, no Erevis Cale?
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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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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:02:08
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| Torm. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:05:16
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
And what, no Erevis Cale?
I think of Cale more as a priest. (Well, if people want him that bad, there's always the Other option.) |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:06:00
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| No ERvis becuase Foxxie isnt up on that list and neither is Remmy Lebeau. and if anybody disagrees than prepare to pay in spades..... cause I got an ace in the hole.... |
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
Magister's GAmbit
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:06:29
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quote:
Originally posted by Dalor Darden
Torm.
Care to elaborate? (Don't heard of him. Or maybe I just forgot. FR character?)
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
No ERvis becuase Foxxie isnt up on that list and neither is Remmy Lebeau. and if anybody disagrees than prepare to pay in spades..... cause I got an ace in the hole....
Ah, yes. Gambit. I must admit, I forgot about him. Though that's probably due to the fact that the Marvel Universe, despite the presence of magic, is generally considered a sci-fi setting. And I specifically list the ones in Fantasy. |
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Edited by - Dennis on 26 Apr 2012 03:12:18 |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:11:35
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quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by Dalor Darden
Torm.
Care to elaborate? (Don't heard of him. Or maybe I just forgot. FR character?)
Torm? Knight of Myth Drannor mate! |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:13:45
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quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
No ERvis becuase Foxxie isnt up on that list and neither is Remmy Lebeau. and if anybody disagrees than prepare to pay in spades..... cause I got an ace in the hole....
Ah, yes. Gambit. I must admit, I forgot about him. Though that's probably due to the fact that the Marvel Universe, despite the presence of magic, is generally considered a sci-fi setting. And I specifically list the ones in Fantasy.
I'd consider it an alt dimension with sci fi and fantasy elements....
still no Cale and no Fox at Twilight..... |
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
Magister's GAmbit
http://steelfiredragon.deviantart.com/gallery/33539234 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:16:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Dalor Darden
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by Dalor Darden
Torm.
Care to elaborate? (Don't heard of him. Or maybe I just forgot. FR character?)
Torm? Knight of Myth Drannor mate!
I see. Didn't (and probably will not) read that series. Didn't he appear in the second book of Shadow of the Avatar? I only read the first few chapters of that (highly disappointing) book and don't intend to finish it.
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
No ERvis becuase Foxxie isnt up on that list and neither is Remmy Lebeau. and if anybody disagrees than prepare to pay in spades..... cause I got an ace in the hole....
Ah, yes. Gambit. I must admit, I forgot about him. Though that's probably due to the fact that the Marvel Universe, despite the presence of magic, is generally considered a sci-fi setting. And I specifically list the ones in Fantasy.
I'd consider it an alt dimension with sci fi and fantasy elements....
still no Cale and no Fox at Twilight.....
MU's sci-fi elements far outstrip the fantasy ones, IMO. How many magic-users are there compared to mutants and the 'in-betweens'?
I intended the list to encompass as many settings as I could think of and research on, so I limited the representatives per setting to 1 to 2. The representatives of FR (Taz and Cyric) were the first that came to mind when I made the list. |
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Edited by - Dennis on 26 Apr 2012 03:20:36 |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:23:48
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had to go with other
Torm
Riven
Cale
Artimus |
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Blueblade
Senior Scribe
USA
804 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:31:35
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Had to go with "Other," because you missed the character who is far and away clearly the best thief in fantasy: Fritz Leiber's Gray Mouser.
Jimmy the Hand is more "boy next door makes good as thief."
Aaron from The Fire's Stone is the most INTERESTING of the newer thieves. Tanya winces when she looks back at that book, but it's one of Ed's faves.
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Edited by - Blueblade on 26 Apr 2012 03:33:15 |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:35:20
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@ scererar
Artimus who? |
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Edited by - Dennis on 26 Apr 2012 03:36:53 |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:39:07
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quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
@ scererar
Artimus who?
Artemis Entreri |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:42:59
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Honorable Mention to Ceryni from Trudi Canavan's The Black Magician trilogy. Getting involved in a war among magicians and having survived is a plus enough. His charm, too. |
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Edited by - Dennis on 26 Apr 2012 03:43:29 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36782 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 03:55:24
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Jimmy the Hand is a personal fave.
In the Realms, I have three favorite thieves, two of which are my own creation. One is a thief turned Lord of Waterdeep, Ralser Kepp -- he's an actual PC of mine, from way back in the day. Another is Terielle Nashirn, the werecat thief turned priestess of Selûne, and who is also a Lord of Waterdeep.
And Torm of the Knights of Myth Drannor, of course.
The Grey Mouser is another one I really liked, though it must be pointed out he's got some spellcasting ability and relies more on his bladework than any thieving abilities.
And why is that most famous burglar, Bilbo Baggins, not on the list? |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 04:01:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
And why is that most famous burglar, Bilbo Baggins, not on the list?
He's No. 13. The poll only has 12 choices. ('Tis one of things that should be changed in CK Ver. 2.0---increase it to 20 or more)
When you mentioned spellcasting ability, I'm reminded of Kylar Stern. Though he's more of a wizard-assassin than a thief; in the same way that Riven is more of an assassin than a thief, and Cale, more a priest than a thief. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 04:15:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Blueblade
Had to go with "Other," because you missed the character who is far and away clearly the best thief in fantasy: Fritz Leiber's Gray Mouser.
Jimmy the Hand is more "boy next door makes good as thief."
Aaron from The Fire's Stone is the most INTERESTING of the newer thieves. Tanya winces when she looks back at that book, but it's one of Ed's faves.
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The Gray Mouser would have been my second choice |
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Aulduron
Learned Scribe
USA
343 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 04:36:41
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| Hanse, AKA Shadowspawn. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 07:24:36
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quote:
Originally posted by Blueblade
Had to go with "Other," because you missed the character who is far and away clearly the best thief in fantasy: Fritz Leiber's Gray Mouser.
Jimmy the Hand is more "boy next door makes good as thief."
Aaron from The Fire's Stone is the most INTERESTING of the newer thieves. Tanya winces when she looks back at that book, but it's one of Ed's faves.
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You might want to read the OP. I'm not asking who's the BEST or GREATEST Thief to ever appear in fantasy books. It's FAVORITE. What's best for you may be lame for others. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 09:10:12
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quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by Blueblade
Had to go with "Other," because you missed the character who is far and away clearly the best thief in fantasy: Fritz Leiber's Gray Mouser.
Jimmy the Hand is more "boy next door makes good as thief."
Aaron from The Fire's Stone is the most INTERESTING of the newer thieves. Tanya winces when she looks back at that book, but it's one of Ed's faves.
BB
You might want to read the OP. I'm not asking who's the BEST or GREATEST Thief to ever appear in fantasy books. It's FAVORITE. What's best for you may be lame for others.
Aye, if I were picking the best...I surely wouldn't have picked Torm! While I LOVE the character, there are MANY thieves "better" than him. |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 14:32:05
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quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
quote:
Originally posted by Blueblade
Had to go with "Other," because you missed the character who is far and away clearly the best thief in fantasy: Fritz Leiber's Gray Mouser.
Jimmy the Hand is more "boy next door makes good as thief."
Aaron from The Fire's Stone is the most INTERESTING of the newer thieves. Tanya winces when she looks back at that book, but it's one of Ed's faves.
BB
You might want to read the OP. I'm not asking who's the BEST or GREATEST Thief to ever appear in fantasy books. It's FAVORITE. What's best for you may be lame for others.
Locke is my favorite because he isn't your common everyday thief. Sure he can pick someone's pocket, but he specializes in "Ocean's Eleven" type heists.  |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 14:33:27
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quote:
Originally posted by scererar
quote:
Originally posted by Dennis
@ scererar
Artimus who?
Artemis Entreri
IMO he is a fighter/assassin with thieflike abilities. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 14:48:53
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Conan
Sorry, didn't recognize anyone on your list (except Cyric, and he's a d*****).
I also like Bilbo Baggins, Shadowspawn (Thieves World), and the Grey Mouser (Lankhmar).
For modern fantasy - Alexander Mundy (It Takes a Thief). Great show... can't figure out why no-one has revived it (yet). |
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Edited by - Markustay on 26 Apr 2012 14:54:15 |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1268 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 14:51:05
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Bilbo Baggins? ;P
But in all seriousness, I'd vote Erevis Cale. Yeah, he was a cleric, but he was a cleric of a god of thieves. He used his priestly might to do thevish things. |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2012 : 20:14:59
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| Cyric... |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7974 Posts |
Posted - 27 Apr 2012 : 00:18:32
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| I'm genuinely surprised Tasslehoff Burrfoot and all those other notorious Dragonlance kender criminals haven't been mentioned yet. They're all kleptomanic vermin with thieving skills in their blood, even the "0-level" sorts will nonchalantly rob you blind. I loathe them with a passion, but I would've thought others considered them great. |
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Favorite Thief in Fantasy
