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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 16 Dec 2004 : 13:48:02
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Greetings, sages and scribes. Just stopping by to check the forum and catch up a bit.
First, some news on the FR front: the revised City of Splendors is off my desk and on Ed's. Considering the pace at which he works, it should soon be in Peter Archer's hands. Last I heard, the August release date still stood. My next FR project will be "Tree of Souls," a novella (15,000-20,000 words) for Realms of the Elves, the next FR anthology. Those who've read Evermeet will have no problem divining the subject of this tale, which is set in DR 1371-1372.
Yes, my blog has changed. The link given above, www.elvenbard.blogspot.com is correct. The blog name refers to my current project: I'm writing a novel set in the EverQuest world, with an elven bard as the central character.
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Originally posted by DDH_101
I have two questions, both concerning Kymil Nimesin. The first one is what is happening with this traitorious sun elf? Last I read about him was in Evermeet, when he teleported away from Lamuril's attack. Is it safe to assume that Lolth has him now as Kymil used a gem that the Spider Queen gave him to escape?
Second, does Kymil Nimesin have any connection with the elf supremacist group, the Eldreth Veluuthra? The reason I ask is that, both have the same "old elven standards" mentality that dates back to Myth Drannor. Also, Kymil has made alliances and deals with many evil organizations already, such as the Red Wizards and Zhentarim, so I was wondering if he had done the same with this small, but important, group?
No, Kymil is not associated with the Eldreth Veluuthra. His current whereabouts is unknown to Realms sages, but you can safely assume that wherever he is, he's not having much fun.  |
Edited by - ElaineCunningham on 16 Dec 2004 13:58:20 |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2004 : 14:38:19
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
First, some news on the FR front: the revised City of Splendors is off my desk and on Ed's. Considering the pace at which he works, it should soon be in Peter Archer's hands. Last I heard, the August release date still stood. My next FR project will be "Tree of Souls," a novella (15,000-20,000 words) for Realms of the Elves, the next FR anthology. Those who've read Evermeet will have no problem divining the subject of this tale, which is set in DR 1371-1372.
A double dose of wonderful news. Thank you for sharing this information. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2004 : 20:56:45
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Here that? I believe that's the sound of the elven fans of Candlekeep scrambling to see if Amazon has the book up for preorder . . . .  |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2004 : 23:22:56
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
<snip> "Tree of Souls," <snip>
 
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 16 Dec 2004 : 23:58:10
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Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
<snip> "Tree of Souls," <snip>
PDK, you post leaves me wondering... Are you looking forward to reading that novella? |
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mauricio
Acolyte
Brazil
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Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 00:35:08
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quote:
Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
(...) My next FR project will be "Tree of Souls," a novella (15,000-20,000 words) for Realms of the Elves, the next FR anthology. Those who've read Evermeet will have no problem divining the subject of this tale, which is set in DR 1371-1372. (...)
That's wonderful news, Mrs. Cunningham.
I've just recently been introduced to your work [FR novels are amazingly hard to find in Brazil, and equally expensive] and the one book I could read was Evermeet... so I'm already looking forward to this novella.
Allow me to pass on my congratulations, too. It was a really fantastic reading, much more than I expected, actually [and that was a remarkable feat, seeing how well the scribes here talk about your work]. As soon as I can I'll be reading some more... My pocket is already complaining about it, but "Elfshadow" is definitely my next buy. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
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4740 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 04:21:52
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Trust me, it won't disapoint. 
"More Danilo-tine, please!" |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 04:38:16
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
Trust me, it won't disapoint.
"More Danilo-tine, please!"
Which brings up a good point. Will this Tree of Souls tale include a familiar moonfighter and her sharp-witted and well-dressed companion, or will we meet a new cast of characters? |
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DDH_101
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1272 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 05:44:59
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
No, Kymil is not associated with the Eldreth Veluuthra. His current whereabouts is unknown to Realms sages, but you can safely assume that wherever he is, he's not having much fun.
Ha! Serves that elf right for betraying his own people and allying himself with Lolth. I hope the Spider Queen has him pinned up on her strands of webs and dissecting him right now... Lol. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 10:44:53
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Well met
This is absolutely wonderful news! Realms of the Elves AND more long-awaited information on the Tree of Souls!  I'm VERY much looking forward to this. The next year certainly appears very exciting for the Realms.
...and i'm sure this news will be very much appreciated by our elven fans herein. I know for sure that Lord Rad has harped on about the Tree of Souls (or Tree of Life as he tends to call it ), as well as our resident elven lore expert, Arion Elenim. |
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Lameth
Learned Scribe
Germany
196 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 12:11:04
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
My next FR project will be "Tree of Souls," a novella (15,000-20,000 words) for Realms of the Elves, the next FR anthology. Those who've read Evermeet will have no problem divining the subject of this tale, which is set in DR 1371-1372.
Is there already a release termin for Realms of the Elves? |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 13:00:52
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WOW! 
This is all too much to take! Realms of Elves sounds great, i'd never have expected such an anthology, i'll be sure to read this one right through straight away Has this been inspired due to Richard Bakers Last Mythal Trilogy?
I can imagine you're quite excited to pick up with the Tree of Souls after what you wrote in Evermeet: Island of Elves. I assume that the short story will pick up from that point?
Very, very excited about City of Splendors too |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 15:46:28
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Now Elaine, you must tell us if someone somewhere is planning Realm of the Dwarves...
That would end 2004 quite nicely! |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 16:12:42
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
"More Danilo-tine, please!"
I had a mental image of trying to explain this reference to Danilo--no easy matter, as hot, malt-chocolate beverages are not common in Waterdeep.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 16:31:03
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Will this Tree of Souls tale include a familiar moonfighter and her sharp-witted and well-dressed companion, or will we meet a new cast of characters?
Lamruil, Maura, new characters--plus a few you've met in EVERMEET.
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Origianlly posted by Lord RadHas this been inspired due to Richard Bakers Last Mythal Trilogy?
WotC has tied several of the anthologies to that year's RSE; i.e., Realms of Shadow, Realms of the Deep, and Realms of Dragons . I assume that is what's going on here.
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I can imagine you're quite excited to pick up with the Tree of Souls after what you wrote in Evermeet: Island of Elves. I assume that the short story will pick up from that point?
That's correct.
The RofE release date is not yet set in stone, but I hear it'll be in the first quarter of 2006. I haven't heard anything about a "Realms of the Dwarves," but I agree that this would be an interesting addition!
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Arion Elenim
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 16:31:39
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Indeed, Alaundo!
I have been waiting for this news for YEARS! Oh, Miss Cunningham, you've made this lil elven bard a happy creature indeed! This work has been long overdue, and I am soooo glad to hear that Evermeet will not be the last word of the elven nation.
As you know, Ms. C, I cannot help but praise Evermeet and the rest of your works to no end. Thank you very much for gracing us with this wonderful news... |
My latest Realms-based short story, about a bard, a paladin of Lathander and the letter of the law, Debts Repaid. It takes place before the "shattering" and gives the bard Arion a last gasp before he plunges into the present.http://candlekeep.com/campaign/logs/log-debts.htm |
Edited by - Arion Elenim on 17 Dec 2004 16:34:08 |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 16:36:46
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Very kind of you, Arion Elenim.
FYI, I'm currently writing a novel set in the EverQuest world with an elven bard as central character. It would not be proper to discuss it overmuch in these halls, but I hope to have some info up on my webpage soon. I expect "The Blood-Red Harp" (working title) to be the most fun I've had since Elfsong! |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 16:41:33
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Originally posted by mauricio
[quote]Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
(...) I've just recently been introduced to your work [FR novels are amazingly hard to find in Brazil, and equally expensive]...
Well met, Mauricio, and thanks for the kind words. Sorry to hear that the FR books are difficult to acquire in Brazil. Out of curiosity, are the books available in Brazil the original English, or are they in Portuguese translation? |
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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 21:15:13
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| Is the Realms of the Elves tied to The Last Mythal, or some new trilogy ala Year of the Rogue Dragons. May be Year of the Risen Elfkin? Typically they do the Realms of books in conjunction with the world-changing events planned every two years or so. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 23:40:30
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Originally posted by Melfius
Is the Realms of the Elves tied to The Last Mythal, or some new trilogy ala Year of the Rogue Dragons. May be Year of the Risen Elfkin? Typically they do the Realms of books in conjunction with the world-changing events planned every two years or so.
My story isn't linked to any trilogy, currently running or future. The guidelines asked for stories about elves, period. Other than that, I don't have a lot of information about WotC's plans for this anthology. As far as I know, the last of the Richard Baker books will be released in 2006, so it's probably safe to assume that there will be some cross-marketing. |
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mauricio
Acolyte
Brazil
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Posted - 17 Dec 2004 : 23:50:28
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Well met, and nothing to thank me for... it was really a very nice read and it's easy to imagine why I'm interested in reading more about Danilo.
The books available here are all the original English, and much more often than not in mass market paperback edition. They cost about 30 reais [~12 U.S. Dollars], while the rare hardcover editions reach as high as 90 reais [~36 U.S. Dollars]. A regular hardcover book in Brazil costs around 30 reais, just so you can have an idea.
All we have in Portuguese from WotC is the Dragonlance Chronicles trilogy. I've heard there's a translation of Salvatore's The Crystal Shard coming soon, but if that's true than it'll be the first FR novel ever translated to Brazilian Portuguese, as far as I know.
Still, most of our translations are plain bad, judging from what I've seen in the D&D sourcebooks and the Dragonlance novels, which means most people interested go straight for the originals.
Hope to read more from you soon.
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Edited by - mauricio on 18 Dec 2004 10:11:35 |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 18 Dec 2004 : 01:00:47
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Originally posted by mauricio
The books available here are all the original English versions, and much more often than not in mass market paperback edition. They cost about 30 reais [~12 U.S. Dollars], while the rares hardcover editions reach as high as 90 reais [~36 U.S. Dollars]. A regular hardcover book in Brazil costs around 30 reais, just so you can have an idea.
That appears rather extreme pricing, though I suspect part is justified by a limited run. Sorry to hear you are having so much problem (and cost) of getting FR material. |
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Lauzoril
Seeker
Finland
71 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2004 : 18:01:56
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Greetings, Elaine.
I just completed the Gorlist's Dragon and I liked it very much. I haven't read in quite a while such a wicked story about Drow duplicity. Excellent work. I'm looking forward to your next story.
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2004 : 05:30:41
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Well met and greets Lady Cunningham.
I was curious if anyone at Wizards ever provided you with some kind of official stats for Arilyn and Danilo, I still scathe every time I see a certain picture in the FRCS. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2004 : 07:29:00
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Originally posted by SirUrza
Well met and greets Lady Cunningham.
I was curious if anyone at Wizards ever provided you with some kind of official stats for Arilyn and Danilo, I still scathe every time I see a certain picture in the FRCS.
They were both statted out in Code of the Harpers. I think Danilo was statted out again in City of Splendors. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 19 Dec 2004 : 08:32:23
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
They were both statted out in Code of the Harpers. I think Danilo was statted out again in City of Splendors.
Aye, and also hmmm Heroes Lorebook might have them both as well but I think Urza might want 3/3.5 stats. :) |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 19 Dec 2004 : 14:15:21
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| Yes, Arilyn and Dan were both in the 2nd edition Heroes Lorebook. To my knowledge, there has been no official 3.5 conversion. I was working on adaptions of my characters with the goal of having them approved by WotC and posted on my website as a reference for readers and gamers who are interested in the stats of novel characters. For a while that looked promising, but the project hit a couple of brick walls. I don't plan to try again. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2004 : 14:19:44
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Originally posted by kuje31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
They were both statted out in Code of the Harpers. I think Danilo was statted out again in City of Splendors.
Aye, and also hmmm Heroes Lorebook might have them both as well but I think Urza might want 3/3.5 stats. :)
Oh, picky picky picky! |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 19 Dec 2004 : 15:39:02
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
For a while that looked promising, but the project hit a couple of brick walls. I don't plan to try again.
That's just... sucks.
I'm still curious as to why they still haven't done a Hero's 3E book to the Lords of Darkness.
Oh well, who am I to tell them how to get my money. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 20 Dec 2004 : 13:53:09
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It seems unlikely to me that second edition characters--with the exception of "iconic characters" such as Elminster and Drizzt--will receive much attention in the future. The emphasis is on new characters, new situations.
The 3.5 project I mentioned was not intended for publication, but as website content. The time and enthusiams I once had for web-related projects has been, of necessity, shifted to other things. |
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