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New Dreaming Dark Novel! Where are the Novel Forums? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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3nigma
11-12-06, 10:46 PM Hey all,

It's been a while since I've posted, how is everyone!

I was at the mall today and decided to randomly check the shelf at Barnes & Noble (on the uncommon occasion that I am there), just to see if Keith's newest book may finally happen to be out without my knowing.

And finally, I was shocked to see that it was in fact the case! I was frustrated at first that it came out without my knowing so I could buy it immediately, but then I discovered that it's been out for only three days!

A year ago when the second book came out, I had discovered some forums specifically for the Eberron novels, with reviews, discussions, etc.

Can anyone re-direct me in the correct direction to find these? I have Google'd the heck out of it, and I can't come up with anything.

Thanks a bunch!
-3nigma
Hellcow
11-13-06, 01:16 AM A year ago when the second book came out, I had discovered some forums specifically for the Eberron novels, with reviews, discussions, etc.
I'm afraid the site went away. However, the same admins are maintaining a general D&D novel site, www.worldsofdnd.com. You can find the Book Club forum - currently on Gates of Night! - here. (http://worldsofdnd.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=36&sid=8fd784d92346a9437c7c9f4de1766bd6)

It's my belief that you can now post about novels on these boards, but I'm not 100% sure about it. Either way, I look forward to seeing what people have to say about Gates of Night.
Flame_Drake
11-13-06, 02:40 AM I'm afraid the site went away. However, the same admins are maintaining a general D&D novel site, www.worldsofdnd.com. You can find the Book Club forum - currently on Gates of Night! - here. (http://worldsofdnd.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=36&sid=8fd784d92346a9437c7c9f4de1766bd6)
Once I'm done my mid-term I'll be posting my thoughts in the book club. I finished it last night and needless to say, I was very satisfied.

It's my belief that you can now post about novels on these boards, but I'm not 100% sure about it. Either way, I look forward to seeing what people have to say about Gates of Night.
It seems that we're aloud to talk about novels again although I'm completely in the dark as to why the reversed their judgement on that particular decision.

Cheers,
Drake
eehamburg
11-13-06, 10:00 AM It seems that we're aloud to talk about novels again although I'm completely in the dark as to why the reversed their judgement on that particular decision.
We're allowed to discuss them on the forums as long as we don't berate the authors and make idiots out of ourselves. That was the ruling that I read. More or less. Paraphrased.
WarlockOfSiberys
11-13-06, 03:52 PM We're allowed to discuss them on the forums as long as we don't berate the authors and make idiots out of ourselves. That was the ruling that I read. More or less. Paraphrased.

In that case, I thought the book was awesome, I finished it last night in a four hour stretch. Couldn't put it down. Little confused about the ending, but that may have been because of the time spent reading (finished at around 4 something this morning).

Is it really Daine? Or Kin? And what about Daine's Mark? Now I have to re-read the last few chapters to make sure of everything.

I did like how how some of the things in the Shattered Land wound up described in The Secrets of Xen'drik. Can we expect some of the same in The Secrets of Sarlonna? How come the Inspired have an Ogre-Mage working for them? I thought they hated all outsider races? All questions lead to more questions.
Hellcow
11-13-06, 03:58 PM I did like how how some of the things in the Shattered Land wound up described in The Secrets of Xen'drik. Can we expect some of the same in The Secrets of Sarlonna? How come the Inspired have an Ogre-Mage working for them?
Yes, you can in fact expect this point to be addressed in Secrets of Sarlona.
eehamburg
11-13-06, 04:10 PM Yes, you can in fact expect this point to be addressed in Secrets of Sarlona.
Wait ... wait ... wait ... so ... the Inspired aren't above the usage of using "alien" races? Bc I was under the impression that they were against much like Emperor Palpatine's pro-human anit-alien belief. If this is different, then what other races do they have relations with?
Flame_Drake
11-13-06, 04:15 PM Wait ... wait ... wait ... so ... the Inspired aren't above the usage of using "alien" races? Bc I was under the impression that they were against much like Emperor Palpatine's pro-human anit-alien belief. If this is different, then what other races do they have relations with?
There's no evidence that there aren't races besides humans native to Sarlonna. If they were their before the Inspired, they most likely would have been intagrated and controled a long time ago.

Drake
eehamburg
11-13-06, 04:16 PM There's no evidence that there aren't races besides humans native to Sarlonna. If they were their before the Inspired, they most likely would have been intagrated and controled a long time ago.

Drake
I can buy that there were other races ... I can buy that they are integrated ... I always thought that they were more likely slaves than equals... that is where I am confused or questioning.
Hellcow
11-13-06, 04:21 PM I can buy that there were other races ... I can buy that they are integrated ... I always thought that they were more likely slaves than equals... that is where I am confused or questioning.
Who said they were equals? Like I said, Secrets of Sarlona will certainly clarify the role of non-humans in Riedran society.
eehamburg
11-13-06, 04:23 PM Who said they were equals? Like I said, Secrets of Sarlona will certainly clarify the role of non-humans in Riedran society.
A valid point and thanks for answering.
Hellcow
11-13-06, 04:29 PM A valid point and thanks for answering.
Certainly. And my apologies if I sounded snarky. Nothing in previous material has discussed this point, because it is one of those aspects of Sarlona rarely seen by outsiders. So yes, it may seem to be at odds with what's gone before, but trust me, it will make sense when seen in context.
WarlockOfSiberys
11-13-06, 05:28 PM Yes, you can in fact expect this point to be addressed in Secrets of Sarlona.

::shudder::... Utter sweetness... another reason to be happy I've pre-ordered it on Amazon.
3nigma
11-13-06, 09:36 PM Ahhh!

Thanks for the great post, Keith.

However, to the rest of you- stop giving away stuff about the beloved read ahead of me!

Use the "Spoiler" tag! Ahh!

Thanks again =)

PS - Where did the original boards go? What happened? Thanks =)
3nigma
11-15-06, 09:36 PM Sorry to pest, just curious...

...so what happened to the original boards, etc.?

Thanks =)
-3nigma

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
3nigma 11-12-06, 10:46 PM	Hey all, It's been a while since I've posted, how is everyone! I was at the mall today and decided to randomly check the shelf at Barnes & Noble (on the uncommon occasion that I am there), just to see if Keith's newest book may finally happen to be out without my knowing. And finally, I was shocked to see that it was in fact the case! I was frustrated at first that it came out without my knowing so I could buy it immediately, but then I discovered that it's been out for only three days! A year ago when the second book came out, I had discovered some forums specifically for the Eberron novels, with reviews, discussions, etc. Can anyone re-direct me in the correct direction to find these? I have Google'd the heck out of it, and I can't come up with anything. Thanks a bunch! -3nigma
Hellcow 11-13-06, 01:16 AM	A year ago when the second book came out, I had discovered some forums specifically for the Eberron novels, with reviews, discussions, etc. I'm afraid the site went away. However, the same admins are maintaining a general D&D novel site, www.worldsofdnd.com. You can find the Book Club forum - currently on Gates of Night! - here. (http://worldsofdnd.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=36&sid=8fd784d92346a9437c7c9f4de1766bd6) It's my belief that you can now post about novels on these boards, but I'm not 100% sure about it. Either way, I look forward to seeing what people have to say about Gates of Night.
Flame_Drake 11-13-06, 02:40 AM	I'm afraid the site went away. However, the same admins are maintaining a general D&D novel site, www.worldsofdnd.com. You can find the Book Club forum - currently on Gates of Night! - here. (http://worldsofdnd.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=36&sid=8fd784d92346a9437c7c9f4de1766bd6) Once I'm done my mid-term I'll be posting my thoughts in the book club. I finished it last night and needless to say, I was very satisfied. It's my belief that you can now post about novels on these boards, but I'm not 100% sure about it. Either way, I look forward to seeing what people have to say about Gates of Night. It seems that we're aloud to talk about novels again although I'm completely in the dark as to why the reversed their judgement on that particular decision. Cheers, Drake
eehamburg 11-13-06, 10:00 AM	It seems that we're aloud to talk about novels again although I'm completely in the dark as to why the reversed their judgement on that particular decision. We're allowed to discuss them on the forums as long as we don't berate the authors and make idiots out of ourselves. That was the ruling that I read. More or less. Paraphrased.
WarlockOfSiberys 11-13-06, 03:52 PM	We're allowed to discuss them on the forums as long as we don't berate the authors and make idiots out of ourselves. That was the ruling that I read. More or less. Paraphrased. In that case, I thought the book was awesome, I finished it last night in a four hour stretch. Couldn't put it down. Little confused about the ending, but that may have been because of the time spent reading (finished at around 4 something this morning). Is it really Daine? Or Kin? And what about Daine's Mark? Now I have to re-read the last few chapters to make sure of everything. I did like how how some of the things in the Shattered Land wound up described in The Secrets of Xen'drik. Can we expect some of the same in The Secrets of Sarlonna? How come the Inspired have an Ogre-Mage working for them? I thought they hated all outsider races? All questions lead to more questions.
Hellcow 11-13-06, 03:58 PM	I did like how how some of the things in the Shattered Land wound up described in The Secrets of Xen'drik. Can we expect some of the same in The Secrets of Sarlonna? How come the Inspired have an Ogre-Mage working for them? Yes, you can in fact expect this point to be addressed in Secrets of Sarlona.
eehamburg 11-13-06, 04:10 PM	Yes, you can in fact expect this point to be addressed in Secrets of Sarlona. Wait ... wait ... wait ... so ... the Inspired aren't above the usage of using "alien" races? Bc I was under the impression that they were against much like Emperor Palpatine's pro-human anit-alien belief. If this is different, then what other races do they have relations with?
Flame_Drake 11-13-06, 04:15 PM	Wait ... wait ... wait ... so ... the Inspired aren't above the usage of using "alien" races? Bc I was under the impression that they were against much like Emperor Palpatine's pro-human anit-alien belief. If this is different, then what other races do they have relations with? There's no evidence that there aren't races besides humans native to Sarlonna. If they were their before the Inspired, they most likely would have been intagrated and controled a long time ago. Drake
eehamburg 11-13-06, 04:16 PM	There's no evidence that there aren't races besides humans native to Sarlonna. If they were their before the Inspired, they most likely would have been intagrated and controled a long time ago. Drake I can buy that there were other races ... I can buy that they are integrated ... I always thought that they were more likely slaves than equals... that is where I am confused or questioning.
Hellcow 11-13-06, 04:21 PM	I can buy that there were other races ... I can buy that they are integrated ... I always thought that they were more likely slaves than equals... that is where I am confused or questioning. Who said they were equals? Like I said, Secrets of Sarlona will certainly clarify the role of non-humans in Riedran society.
eehamburg 11-13-06, 04:23 PM	Who said they were equals? Like I said, Secrets of Sarlona will certainly clarify the role of non-humans in Riedran society. A valid point and thanks for answering.
Hellcow 11-13-06, 04:29 PM	A valid point and thanks for answering. Certainly. And my apologies if I sounded snarky. Nothing in previous material has discussed this point, because it is one of those aspects of Sarlona rarely seen by outsiders. So yes, it may seem to be at odds with what's gone before, but trust me, it will make sense when seen in context.
WarlockOfSiberys 11-13-06, 05:28 PM	Yes, you can in fact expect this point to be addressed in Secrets of Sarlona. ::shudder::... Utter sweetness... another reason to be happy I've pre-ordered it on Amazon.
3nigma 11-13-06, 09:36 PM	Ahhh! Thanks for the great post, Keith. However, to the rest of you- stop giving away stuff about the beloved read ahead of me! Use the "Spoiler" tag! Ahh! Thanks again =) PS - Where did the original boards go? What happened? Thanks =)
3nigma 11-15-06, 09:36 PM	Sorry to pest, just curious... ...so what happened to the original boards, etc.? Thanks =) -3nigma