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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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 Posted - 15 Dec 2014 : 23:36:56
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Did I miss something? Are there ANY FR novels in the pipeline?
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Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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Kentinal
Great Reader
4685 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 01:23:34
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As I recall a few 2016, maybe 2 2015 . It should be posted someplace of WotC site, if plans still intact.
http://tribality.com/2014/11/07/dd-looks-to-release-two-storylines-a-year-up-through-2018/ offers this quote:
Q: How often can we expect to see a story line like Tyranny of Dragons? Once a year? Twice a year?
A: We’re looking at two storylines a year. Right now, we have plans laid down for stories up through 2018.
Looking forward to 2018 provides 6 7 unaccounted for slots for our favorite settings of the past and new settings. Here is a possible release schedule. This is based only on what I have read when Mearls has been asked about future releases (such as this recent AMA) and what I have seen included in the Player’s Handbook.
I’m not 100% sure Elemental Evil will be two parts with a $49.95 price tag. I’m not sure releasing two books when you could release one book is the best idea and the Tyranny of Dragons being split could have been due to time constraints. Maybe they will release one or two books, depending on the storyline.
So what do we get every six months?
It appears that each storyline will provide some of the following:
Optional: storyline specific Adventurer’s Handbook, with new races, classes, backgrounds, feats, equipment lists.
“Not every story will necessarily include a player option type book” – Chris Perkins
Adventure for that storyline (1 or 2 books) for the Dungeon Master with additional details for that setting such as adventure specific bonds, locations, monsters, magic items and NPCs.
Free downloadable storyline supplements at official D&D site
Support with storyline specific video games, comics, miniatures and more.
Digital Versions: “We have every intention of releasing the books in electronic versions. But we don’t have a date at this time.” – Chris Perkins
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"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
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BenN
Senior Scribe
Japan
382 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 02:34:03
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I can think of at least three for 2015:
Vengeance of the Iron Dwarf - March 2015
The 3rd installment of the Companions' Codex from RA Salvatore.
Spellstorm - June 2015
Sequel to The Herald? from Ed Greenwood.
Archmage - September 2015
4th installment of the Companions' Codex (?) from RA Salvatore.
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fish321
Acolyte
USA
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 02:55:54
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Hi, all.
sleyvas, here's what I nudged Ed into spilling.
Of the three novels listed here: Spellstorm is the next novel with Elminster in it, but it's not a direct sequel to The Herald. Ed is already at work on a Realms novel that will follow that (2016 release, I'm thinking).
Erin Evans and Troy Denning both have upcoming novels, and what happens in them will be related to what happens in Bob Salvatore's future books (beyond the obvious fact that they're all Realms novels), but just how, Ed isn't at liberty to say. When I nudged Ed by asking if Erin's book would feature characters she's already developed in previous books, and Troy's will use characters developed in his Sundering book, he grinned and told me he couldn't answer that, either - - but he winked, which I take as a strong hint that they will.
So, yes, there are the three novels BenN and fish321 have posted about here, plus the three more I've just mentioned. Six books over 2015 and 2016.
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Eilserus
Master of Realmslore
USA
1446 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 03:07:55
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| So The Herald novel sequel is in 2016? Spellstorm isn't the direct sequel. Hmmm, so does that mean Spellstorm is set in the past? Trying to think what this could mean. ;) |
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ErinMEvans
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 06:00:16
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| Ed is coyer than I am. My 2016 book is called Ashes of the Tyrant and it's a direct sequel to Fire in the Blood. And I should go back to writing it. |
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BenN
Senior Scribe
Japan
382 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 06:15:58
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THO:
Thanks a lot for the update! I'm intrigued about Spellstorm, and will definitely get it as soon as it's out in kindle form.
As for the sequel to The Herald, in particular I'm interested in what happens next in Myth Drannor, how Ilsevele & the elves pick up the pieces, etc.
Erin:
Sounds great! I really enjoyed Fire in the Blood, so I will definitely get the sequel.  |
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fish321
Acolyte
USA
34 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 06:28:02
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| Thank you for the info. I admit I'm nail bitingly curious about what will happen after Fire in the Blood. Great novel and I'd rant on about the specifics of what and how much I enjoyed it but I'd prefer to avoid letting everyone know how much of a squealing fan boy I can be. Well more than is already becoming apparent anyway. |
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Jeremy Grenemyer
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 06:29:14
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Originally posted by Eilserus
So The Herald novel sequel is in 2016? Spellstorm isn't the direct sequel. Hmmm, so does that mean Spellstorm is set in the past?
That'd be pretty cool, actually. And if it is set in the past, I hope it's set in Cormyr.  |
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Mirtek
Senior Scribe
595 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 15:53:13
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Six books over 2015 and 2016.
So the release schedule is still at a crawl. Any hope that it will ever pick up again, even if only in 2017+? |
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
826 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 17:23:52
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| Sign Paul Kemp up for his next books already WOTC. The man deserves whatever he wants given the quality of stories he has put out so far, and the fans deserve to see what is next |
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Eilserus
Master of Realmslore
USA
1446 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 17:46:48
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| They need to get Elaine Cunningham back on board too! |
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ErinMEvans
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
294 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 18:08:46
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Originally posted by BenN
Sounds great! I really enjoyed Fire in the Blood, so I will definitely get the sequel.
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Originally posted by fish321
Thank you for the info. I admit I'm nail bitingly curious about what will happen after Fire in the Blood. Great novel and I'd rant on about the specifics of what and how much I enjoyed it but I'd prefer to avoid letting everyone know how much of a squealing fan boy I can be. Well more than is already becoming apparent anyway.
I'm glad you both enjoyed it (I never discourage fanboy/fangirling though. :) ) |
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Blueblade
Senior Scribe
USA
804 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 18:54:23
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Hmmm. Re. this, from Eilserus: "So The Herald novel sequel is in 2016? Spellstorm isn't the direct sequel. Hmmm, so does that mean Spellstorm is set in the past?"
I personally doubt that Spellstorm will be set in the past. Doesn't fit with WotC's pattern these last few years.
Also, you can parse THO's wording to mean Ed's 2016 novel will chronologically follow Spellstorm, as well as taking the meaning that it's a sequel to The Herald. WotC sources have said they're "done" with the Sundering, and I'd say a direct sequel would read and feel like a Sundering cap/continuation. We'd best query THO directly before so swiftly assuming there's a "The Herald novel sequel," yes? (From what I know of THO, if Ed had told her the 2016 book was a direct sequel to The Herald, she would have clearly said that.)
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 19:53:28
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Yes, I would have, wouldn't I? 
Blueblade has the right of it: I did mean Ed's next book after Spellstorm, NOT that his 2016 book is a sequel to The Herald. Just to set things straight before rampant speculation takes us to wildness unimagined. 
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 20:14:28
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Yes, I would have, wouldn't I?
Blueblade has the right of it: I did mean Ed's next book after Spellstorm, NOT that his 2016 book is a sequel to The Herald. Just to set things straight before rampant speculation takes us to wildness unimagined.
love,
THO
Oh, but wildness unimagined offers such interesting possibilities! Particularly in the right circumstances.... I think we need to discuss this further, O lovely Hooded One. |
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Alenis
Acolyte
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 23:07:40
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I'll third the fanboy bit. I have really enjoyed your previous work & can't wait to read your next. Thanks for all the entertainment!
I'm glad you both enjoyed it (I never discourage fanboy/fangirling though. :) )
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Caolin
Senior Scribe
768 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 23:20:09
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Ugh, this topic again. It just tears the scab off an old wound so I'm going to vent a bit. I'm still bitter about the drastic cut in novel releases and doubly miffe that Mr. deBie is not in the current mix. WoTC being coy about their long term novel plans doesn't help either. I wish they would just come out and admit that this is the new status quo. Even though I started playing the game again, the novels are where I interact the most with the realms. It's where I spend my money where as I spend $0 on game products.
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BenN
Senior Scribe
Japan
382 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2014 : 23:38:37
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
I did mean Ed's next book after Spellstorm, NOT that his 2016 book is a sequel to The Herald.
Got it. However (with my Inspector Clouseau hat on), in the 'Questions for Ed' scroll, regarding the aftermath of The Herald, you quoted Ed as saying:
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Many things were left up in the air for later stories, or for DMs to decide for themselves, for their campaign. Certain matters will be revealed in my NEXT Realms novel.
Maybe I'm trying to read the tealeaves a bit too closely... |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
1591 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 11:42:35
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This drastic cut in novels makes no sense at all. They should at least have a few tie in novels to the new MMO at the very least.
Some of my friends have lost interest in FR because of the lack of new novels and who can blame them. |
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BenN
Senior Scribe
Japan
382 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 12:47:34
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 17:28:43
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I can confirm that at the current moment, WotC does not have me in contract for any novels. Which is funny, since Shadowbane: Kingdom of Night is half-written already . . .
Anyway, the ball's in their court. They know I'm available and interested. Maybe I should play harder to get?
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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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Caolin
Senior Scribe
768 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 18:09:39
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
I can confirm that at the current moment, WotC does not have me in contract for any novels. Which is funny, since Shadowbane: Kingdom of Night is half-written already . . .
Anyway, the ball's in their court. They know I'm available and interested. Maybe I should play harder to get?
Cheers
Do you know of anyway to contact WoTC to let them know that we want to read your novel? In the past I just post on their forums but I think that's just shouting at a wall. |
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Irennan
Great Reader
Italy
3802 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 18:17:41
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| You may try with their customer service. Or send a mail to whoever is in charge of the novels atm (I don't know who they are, but once you find the name, the standard WotC e-mail is ''first name dot second name at wizards dot com'') |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 18:53:04
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As far as I know, there is no designated novel department at WotC at the moment and hasn't been for some time. You might contact Mike Mearls, who's in charge of the D&D side of things.
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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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BenN
Senior Scribe
Japan
382 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 22:09:00
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Shadowbane: Kingdom of Night is half-written already
...which I will buy the instant its released (in kindle format) |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
508 Posts |
Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 22:28:08
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quote:
Originally posted by BenN
quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Shadowbane: Kingdom of Night is half-written already
...which I will buy the instant its released (in kindle format)
I'm actually still hoping that Shadowbane returns to printed format and that we eventually get a printed Omnibus.
Really sucks that they're publishing so few Realms books. |
Sir Markham pointed out, drinking another brandy. "A chap who can point at you and say 'die' has the distinct advantage". |
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The Arcanamach
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 17 Dec 2014 : 22:37:57
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It's hard for companies that fumble the ball and lose their #1 place to get their mojo back. The more time that passes the more I 'read the writing on the wall' that this may be WotCs death throes. I'm sure, however, that the IP will pass to another company at some point...I just hope those who take the Realms up are those who truly love the setting.
I stopped reading most FR novels years ago (for reasons I won't get into, not really worth the arguments that would ensue). I didn't start reading again until the Sundering started hitting the shelves and now that I've been introduced to Erin M. Evin's work I'm eager to read more of her (Realms setting or not).
The next 5-10 years are CRITICAL for WotC. |
I have a dream that one day, all game worlds will exist as one. |
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Caolin
Senior Scribe
768 Posts |
Posted - 18 Dec 2014 : 02:02:46
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Originally posted by The Arcanamach
The next 5-10 years are CRITICAL for WotC.
Don't you mean for DnD? I think Magic keeps WoTC afloat. |
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Thauranil
Master of Realmslore
India
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Posted - 18 Dec 2014 : 07:46:15
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Originally posted by BenN
What is the "new MMO"? An expansion of Neverwinter?
Yeah thats what I meant. They havent had any tie in novels for a long time now. |
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