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vorpalanvil
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 Posted - 25 Sep 2012 : 09:02:29
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Hey all. I run a game in the core years of 2ed, primarily set in the north, western heartlands and Silver Marches. I have as of currently read the first Salvotore trilogy(streams of silver etc.), the Avatar trilogy, the 1st two Elminster books, and the Elaine Cunningham series about the barbarian and the drow chick(the name escapes me). As you guys are big fans of these authors, I was hoping that you people(What do you mean "YOU PEOPLE?") as big fans of the literature could point me in the right direction. I am not interested in the affairs of the fromunderdark unless there is a tangible effect on the surface( with the exception being the attacks upon Bligdenstone and Mithral Hall. I really use the novels for historical knowledge and flavour of setting with a bit of getting to know NPC's personalities. I am especially interested in the road the Harpells build in the build 1360's and the conflicts involving Hellgate Keep and The Citadel of Many Arrows or whatever its' called in various sources. Thanks in advance as I'm sure I've bitten off more than I can chew. Better have a couple "Old One Eyes" to warm up!
Mod Edit: Shifted to a more appropriate shelf.
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"I'm a busy man! I got places to go, monsters to kill!" attributed to 1st level bard |
Edited by - The Sage on 25 Sep 2012 09:03:50
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vorpalanvil
Seeker
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2012 : 06:20:06
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| Seriously, nothing? |
"I'm a busy man! I got places to go, monsters to kill!" attributed to 1st level bard |
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Artemas Entreri
Great Reader
USA
3131 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2012 : 12:35:27
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| If you are asking for FR novel recs then how about: Finder's Stone Trilogy, Harpers, Sembia Series |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2012 : 14:03:15
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Still trying to make sense of the title... |
"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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Captain Grafalcon
Learned Scribe
Brazil
129 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2012 : 22:58:10
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| Hello vorpalanvil, do you want ideas to run you campaign or suggestion of novels to read? If the second, Entreri3478 gave good options. There are others, like the Cormyr trilogy, Erevis Cale trilogy, the brotherhood of the griffon novels. |
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Yoss
Learned Scribe
USA
259 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2012 : 09:16:56
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quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
Still trying to make sense of the title...
Oh good, I'm not the only one who doesn't get it.
I dont know what the question is. But west is that way. |
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vorpalanvil
Seeker
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2012 : 06:35:10
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| Specifically I'm looking for novels set in the north from around 1300-1372. I mine them for local colour, npc's, amd historical info. The title is just an inside joke from my group. Nobody here has seen Chappele's show or heard Wu Tang Clan? And I don't even like hip hop. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 01 Oct 2012 : 17:29:44
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A lot of the action in the first book of the Return of the Archwizards series takes place in The North.
Not sure if thats what you are looking for though - I think those events may have happened a bit after 1372, and they are also very focused around specific characters (which badly skews the way the region appears, including the personalities of several major NPCs).
A few of the Harper novels are set in The North - perhaps someone with more knowledge then I can point them out.
All of the Waterdeep novels take place in The North, but I can only think of one that applies (Ed and Elaine's, which I highly recommend: The City of Splendors, A Waterdeep Novel). Even Blackstaff takes place too far forward in the timeline to be of much use to you (still a great book, and it does take place in the pre-plague/pre-4e world). |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 02 Oct 2012 : 03:58:00
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| Liriel was the drow chick. Evermeet: Island of Elves by Elaine Cunningham is about the history of the elves, starting with Lolth's downfall from Arvandor (it's awesome because you get things from Corellon's POV), up to...1375, I believe. It is a good read. But it really depends on what you're looking for. |
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vorpalanvil
Seeker
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 02 Oct 2012 : 05:35:27
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| Thanks all. Does anyone know more about those Harper novels. I had forgotten all about that series, and I know that they are all set in 1st and 2ed days? |
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TBeholder
Great Reader
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Posted - 02 Oct 2012 : 07:15:48
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Hellgate Keep pops up a little here. and there...
quote:
Originally posted by vorpalanvil
Specifically I'm looking for novels set in the north from around 1300-1372.
Let me show you a neat link: Timeline, Books - Forgotten Realms: The Library
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Originally posted by vorpalanvil
or heard Wu Tang Clan? And I don't even like hip hop.
I'm afraid for those of us not into it, said group is at best "those guys who made soundtracks for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai", no? Which is kind of cool, but doesn't lead anywhere. 
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Originally posted by Markustay
A lot of the action in the first book of the Return of the Archwizards series takes place in The North.
The rest involve some grand commotion around Evereska, so not too far away either. |
People never wonder How the world goes round -Helloween
And even I make no pretense Of having more than common sense -R.W.Wood
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 02 Oct 2012 : 10:49:04
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quote:
Originally posted by vorpalanvil
Thanks all. Does anyone know more about those Harper novels. I had forgotten all about that series, and I know that they are all set in 1st and 2ed days?
Solidly in 2E. |
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