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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
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 Posted - 19 Dec 2014 : 21:58:42
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I've just picked up the first two (Companions and Godborn), and am interested to hear what the community thinks of the series now that the books are out. I haven't jumped into the 'new' Realms novels yet (outside of the PHB and The Tyranny of Dragons adventure series - which I hope to run).
I understand each are stand alone with some Easter eggs planted. What about narration on Audible? Weaker/stronger stories? Better to read/listen in sequence? Im a fan of Paul's writing (have commented on before here at CK re: Erevis Cale) as well as RAS's work - admittedly only halfway through the slew of Drizzt books - and am curious what others think. Was it well done and worth your time?
Thanks!
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Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 19 Dec 2014 : 23:25:20
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I liked all of the Sundering novels, personally. Godborn and the Herald were my favorite. I didn't have some of the same expectations others here had for the series, I was expecting less explanation on what the Sundering was and more just a "from the eyes of the common adventurer," so overall I'm happy with the story.
To me, it progressed the Realms forward without giving me a lot of details I "have" to fit in my home game. |
- Delwa Aunglor
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"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 19 Dec 2014 : 23:54:16
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| That's great to hear, Delwa. Thanks for sharing. Like you, I am not expecting much of an explanation and want a true point of view story set in the Realms. |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
http://darrentpatrick.com/the-rithhek-cage-trilogy/ |
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Tanthalas
Senior Scribe
Portugal
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Posted - 20 Dec 2014 : 01:47:37
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If you don't expect the Sundering series to detail the Sundering, then you won't be disappointed.
I liked the books individually (Companions, Godborn and Adversary would be my top picks in no specific order), but didn't like how they explained so little about the Sundering. Heck, both the Companions and Godborn barely had anything to do with it. It just didn't feel like an actual series. |
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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9thChapter
Learned Scribe
Canada
110 Posts |
Posted - 20 Dec 2014 : 01:56:19
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| I suspect it's difficult to make a "series" really click with: 1) so many different authors and 2) the situation in which these books were released (ie, coincident/just before a new edition). Probably a LOT of coordination involved. As an author, it's difficulty enough to keep consistent on your own! :) |
Fantasy author of The Rithhek Cage series
http://darrentpatrick.com/the-rithhek-cage-trilogy/ |
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 20 Dec 2014 : 02:28:04
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I have only read Godborn and while I found it slightly disappointing compared to Kemp's previous works, I have no idea why it was included in The Sundering. There was little to no mention of that world-shaking event. I believe I read here that Paul had to change the story to fit that event, but I couldn't detect it. I wish I had a first draft to compare it to.
Edit: Other than perhaps the Lathander/Amauntur(sp?) schism/heresy. |
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Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 20 Dec 2014 : 14:54:54
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Originally posted by Fellfire
I have only read Godborn and while I found it slightly disappointing compared to Kemp's previous works, I have no idea why it was included in The Sundering. There was little to no mention of that world-shaking event. I believe I read here that Paul had to change the story to fit that event, but I couldn't detect it. I wish I had a first draft to compare it to.
Edit: Other than perhaps the Lathander/Amauntur(sp?) schism/heresy.
I'd say it did more than that. We saw that the world is changing, Mask is returning, and Shade got taken down a notch or two. |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
USA
1268 Posts |
Posted - 20 Dec 2014 : 15:40:49
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Aye. Each novel gave us an adventurer's viewpoint on what it was like to live through the Sundering. We even got a vague image of what it was like from a commoner's perspective with the description of the rain over the Sea of Fallen Stars.
That's exactly what Ed told us the series would be, that the gods would be very much in the background.
I just got finished reading the Avatar trilogy this past week. (Loved the story, the writing style not so much) and when I think about it, we kinda got the same deal there. We got an adventurer's eye view of the Time of Troubles, granted the gods were more front and center, but we didn't get details on where each and every deity was during the Time of Troubles. That came later. (Reading Prince of Lies now, so I'll find out how much later, later.)
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I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 21 Dec 2014 : 04:20:28
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Fellfire
I have only read Godborn and while I found it slightly disappointing compared to Kemp's previous works, I have no idea why it was included in The Sundering. There was little to no mention of that world-shaking event. I believe I read here that Paul had to change the story to fit that event, but I couldn't detect it. I wish I had a first draft to compare it to.
Edit: Other than perhaps the Lathander/Amauntur(sp?) schism/heresy.
Gods come and go, the pantheon rearranges itself periodically. The fates of certain power groups rise and fall, but when the planet shakes and shifts it would be nice to get an explanation instead of ignoring the elephant in the room.
I'd say it did more than that. We saw that the world is changing, Mask is returning, and Shade got taken down a notch or two.
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Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 21 Dec 2014 : 04:21:31
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Originally posted by Fellfire
[quote]Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
[quote]Originally posted by Fellfire
I have only read Godborn and while I found it slightly disappointing compared to Kemp's previous works, I have no idea why it was included in The Sundering. There was little to no mention of that world-shaking event. I believe I read here that Paul had to change the story to fit that event, but I couldn't detect it. I wish I had a first draft to compare it to.
Edit: Other than perhaps the Lathander/Amauntur(sp?) schism/heresy.
Gods come and go, the pantheon rearranges itself periodically. The fates of certain power groups rise and fall, but when the planet shakes and shifts it would be nice to get an explanation instead of ignoring the elephant in the room.
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Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
Green Dragonscale Dice Bag by Crystalsidyll - check it out
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