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guitarlover65 01-01-07, 09:39 PM	i thought i would get a little discussion goin on the novels...(is that "legal" with the new rules bout this stuff)
Ryltar Swordsong 01-02-07, 03:31 AM	Try the Candlekeep forums for novels discussion of that nature.
MarkusTay63 01-02-07, 11:25 AM	I'm sure if everyone simply named their favorite and maybe why, then it would be Okay. Of course, that will never happen as soon as conflicting opinions start flying, so this thread is as good as closed. But for what it's worth, the one where Wulgar dies. Don't remember the name of that one, they all start to blur together after awhile. I like that a main character died because it made it more 'real' (and I'm just gonna leave it at that). Oh, and the one with Artemis and the Drow in Calimport. Artemis without Drizzt is like a refreshing ocean breeze without the accompanying fish smell. ;) Sorry I don't have names, the titles are never as memorable as the stories.
guitarlover65 01-02-07, 10:12 PM	thas kool....what is the candlekeep forums?....btw i agree bout the one with artemis and the drow in calimport...it gives us a break from the same storyline over and over
miscellany 01-02-07, 10:17 PM	linkage: http://forum.candlekeep.com/ Right now my favorite is...Promise of the Witch King. Good read good fun good novel! :)
Zevox 01-03-07, 01:30 AM	I'd have to say Midnight's Mask, mainly because of how excellently Paul brings the characters to life throughout that series, which made some of the scenes in there (especially a certain death near the end) just incredible; and the plot twist as to just what the entire scheme of the tale was about (never saw it coming - I made the same mistake the characters did). ...wow, I have a hard time trying to be spoiler-free about that novel for some reason... Zevox
MerrikCale 01-03-07, 10:53 AM	I still say Crystal Shard as it was my first and really sparked my interest.
GothicDan 01-03-07, 11:03 AM	Evermeet.
Blackheart 01-03-07, 01:18 PM	I second Dan. Stop being so agreeable, Daniel. It's making me look...nice.
MarkusTay63 01-03-07, 02:09 PM	I really need to read that one, but I find it so hard to read anything 'Elfiocentric'. Nearly vomited two chapters into Shannara as a lad, and now I just can't stomache the critters except as 'support cast'. I prefer 'tragic heroes' myself, thats why Drizzt was loveable early on. Now he's surrounded by friends, is well known and respected, and he's hookin' up with someone who is not only a beautiful Queen, but a chosen as well. It's kinda hard to pity the little runt now. :rolleyes:
GothicDan 01-03-07, 02:32 PM	If you like tragic, you'll like Evermeet. And EVERYONE should agree with me.
MarkusTay63 01-03-07, 02:42 PM	Lots of bad things happen to good people? Then I'm on it! :D Not that I'm into that sort of thing in RW, it just makes for a better story. ;)
Galad 01-03-07, 02:44 PM	If you like tragic, you'll like Evermeet. And EVERYONE should agree with me. Hate to give GD an ego boost, but he is right. Evermeet was a great novel. I also liked Elfshadow, the whole plot was excellent.
MarkusTay63 01-03-07, 03:27 PM	Arrgh! More ELVES... must.. not... succumb... to the cuteness! :rofl:
GothicDan 01-03-07, 03:36 PM	Kimil Nimesin is downright hot. Not cute.
Jiggawha 01-03-07, 04:57 PM	Midnight's Mask, Vanity's Brood and Blackstaff are close
GothicDan 01-03-07, 05:00 PM	Once I finish reading Blackstaff, I'm sure it'll be one of my favorites. :)
DreamStalker 01-03-07, 07:06 PM	Personally I find Insurrection to be my favorite FR novel. Probably followed by Evermeet then Farthest Reach.
derekkohn 01-03-07, 07:33 PM	i like the "Death of the Dragon" is really good. There you have two main people dying.
MarkusTay63 01-03-07, 11:44 PM	Yes... my all time favorite. Azoun! <snif> He is like the character Charlton Heston played in El Cid. Even after he died, they tied him to his horse and he led his people to victory (not Azooun, Charlton Heston). You got to love that level of 'epic' story talling. Forgot about Blackstaff, I really need to get to a bookstore SOON! :(
Galad 01-04-07, 10:15 AM	Yeah I forgot about Blackstaff too. It was an epic book. I also liked the Last Mythal Trilogy and for some reason I also really enjoyed the Twilight Giant Trilogy. I'll be back sooner or later to add some more favorites.:)
GothicDan 01-04-07, 01:55 PM	I'm in the minority in hating the Last Mythal trilogy with a passion possibly only surpassed by Return of the Archwizards. :)
Galad 01-04-07, 03:08 PM	I'm in the minority in hating the Last Mythal trilogy with a passion possibly only surpassed by Return of the Archwizards. :) Well if it makes you feel any better, I really hate the Return of the Archwizards but I hate it because of the Shadow Weave. I have never liked the Shadow Weave.
Jiggawha 01-04-07, 03:53 PM	I'm in the minority in hating the Last Mythal trilogy with a passion possibly only surpassed by Return of the Archwizards. :) IMO love and hate - Last Mythal (needs 6 novels for complete story), Resurrection (great book, awful ending), RotA (good idea, many flaws), Whiper of Waves (nothing happens, but then Lies of Light happens, brilliant novel)
Bluenose 01-05-07, 01:36 PM	Among recent novels, from the last five years, it would have to be Blackstaff. There's a couple of the Fighters series come close, Son of Thunder and Ghostwalker. From older ones, I reread Elfshadow every year, along with Azure Bonds and The Wyvern's Spur. And if Mike P from the CBP Gang is reading this, you've had Song of the Saurials for ten years and I'd like it back. :mad:
Wellin_Adipocere 01-05-07, 08:24 PM	Actually 'the Cities' series had some good ones. The City of Ravens and Waterdeep was very well written. Mort the moneylender at his finest.
Starchaserva 01-06-07, 12:49 AM	The very first D&D books I read were my favorite. I have to include them as a whole. It was the Cleric Quintet from RA Salvatore. It helped really get me into D&D, as I picked it up from a friend and devoured all of it in two weeks. On the other hand, my least favorite book was Master of Chains.
Seans 01-06-07, 11:19 AM	i thought i would get a little discussion goin on the novels...(is that "legal" with the new rules bout this stuff) Right now I am enjoying "War of the Spider Queen". It is really, really, a great read. I am only in book 1 and my school readings are taking up more time than I wish but the book is really good!
Ramenth 01-06-07, 12:53 PM	Realms of The Dragons I ... What? No one likes the Anthologies?
Wellin_Adipocere 01-06-07, 02:00 PM	Actually the year of rogue dragons triliogy was brillant. Richard Lee Byers i feel is underrated.
Paledrow 01-06-07, 04:10 PM	The WotSQ series definatly
Mocab 01-06-07, 06:53 PM	Favorite-The year of rogue dragons triliogy Drizzt Novels are good also
bitter thorn 01-08-07, 12:04 AM	Cormyr trilogy, Rage of Dragons trilogy.
Lord Karsus 01-08-07, 12:14 AM	-How is it that we are getting away with this? :confused: -Oh well... -Among my favorites are Evermeet, Silver Shadows and The Realms of the Elves Anthology. I liked the Lasy Mythal Trilogy simply because it concerned Elves, and a lot of 'em, but it had it's fair share of flaws. Shadowbred has me hooked, and I cannot wait for the rest of the twilight War Trilogy. I also enjoyed the Rage of the Dragons trilogy until recently, when I realized that the storyline isn't as coherent as we all want it to be. The Realms of the Dragon Anthology books are also nice. And, for one of those obscure books that are good, I nominate The Yellow Silk. I enjoyed that one, and it came completely out of left field. And, though not truly a FR novel, I enjoyed Vampire of the Mists a lot as well. -As for those I don't like- I'll be brief. The list includes, but is not limited to Bladesinger, The Crimson Gold, Bloodwalk, and the entire Maztica Trilogy.
Dxzauvrinn 01-08-07, 11:17 PM	Sojourn was the first 300 page plus novel I ever read. It sucked me into the Realms and turned me into a reader. I have yet to escape from either. Though Sojourn holds a special place in my heart, it's not my favorite book. The WotSQ novels are my favorite Realms series, but Starless Night is my favorte Realms book. I love the way the Underdark was portrayed in the book. You got to see it from three point of views, only one of which was native.
MarkusTay63 01-09-07, 12:51 AM	-How is it that we are getting away with this? :confused: -Oh well...Because, amazingly enough, no one has critized any novel or author. Since everyone has actually stayed true to the OP and only named what their favorite book was (and maybe a little blurb on why). No spoilers, no flames, no critiques... Just all kissy-kissy the way they like it. ;)
Lord Karsus 01-09-07, 12:57 AM	Because, amazingly enough, no one has critized any novel or author. Since everyone has actually stayed true to the OP and only named what their favorite book was (and maybe a little blurb on why). No spoilers, no flames, no critiques... Just all kissy-kissy the way they like it. ;) -In the past, when the Ban was first handed down, there was no discussion of novels. Period. We really don't have too much interaction with the WizO's 'round here. We all basically behave.
ORC_Paradox 01-09-07, 01:44 AM	No interaction? What am I? :)
Ryltar Swordsong 01-09-07, 08:45 AM	No interaction? What am I? :) A dice junkie with delusions of grandeur? :P
Red_Wizard 01-09-07, 10:26 AM	I'm sure if everyone simply named their favorite and maybe why, then it would be Okay. Of course, that will never happen as soon as conflicting opinions start flying, so this thread is as good as closed. But for what it's worth, the one where Wulgar dies. Don't remember the name of that one, they all start to blur together after awhile. I like that a main character died because it made it more 'real' (and I'm just gonna leave it at that). Oh, and the one with Artemis and the Drow in Calimport. Artemis without Drizzt is like a refreshing ocean breeze without the accompanying fish smell. ;) Sorry I don't have names, the titles are never as memorable as the stories. They're Starless Night, and Servant of the shard :) I'm in the minority in hating the Last Mythal trilogy with a passion possibly only surpassed by Return of the Archwizards. :) Don't worry, i'm sure I clearly speak for all Thay in saying I agree with you on The Last Mythal. Thus you are back in the majority ;) :P. As for my Favourite novels, The Watercourse Trilogy are IMO the best things I have read from the Realms in a long time, and my shelf will agree I have read nearly all of them (Can't begrudge a person for not reading the ones unreleased yet can you ?:P)
Lord Karsus 01-09-07, 06:15 PM	No interaction? What am I? :) -I didn't say no interaction. I said not much. Like your name implies, you truly are a paradox. You are here, and yet, you are not. -And, since we've gotten a hold of you, Dox, lemme ask- How is it that we can do this?
DreamStalker 01-09-07, 08:03 PM	We cast Invisibility from COC on the thread. Or maybe someone cut 'Dox in on the latest dragon hoard?
miscellany 01-09-07, 09:06 PM	Dude! Don't ask. Just role with it, OK? You know I never mentioned the Crystal Shard earlier. Have to give props to that one because it opened my eyes to the Realms. :)
MerrikCale 01-09-07, 09:37 PM	Dude! Don't ask. Just role with it, OK? You know I never mentioned the Crystal Shard earlier. Have to give props to that one because it opened my eyes to the Realms. :) That was my choice for that exact reason. Plus, the book is great. Now lets talk about the novels that suck canal water. :D
Lord Karsus 01-09-07, 10:17 PM	Now lets talk about the novels that suck canal water. :D -In Elminster's Daughter, I believe that someone does take a plunge into Marsember's canals, and gets a face full of polluted water.
bitter thorn 01-09-07, 11:24 PM	-In Elminster's Daughter, I believe that someone does take a plunge into Marsember's canals, and gets a face full of polluted water. ....and todays lesson: "Never be too literal with a wizard!" ;)
ArnimThayer 01-10-07, 12:19 AM	I am currently rereading City of Ravens. It is one of my favorites. Jack Ravenwild resembles another certain Jack, although I guess he would be a "land pirate." Evermeet and Death of the Dragon also top my list. Recently, the Last Mythal series and anything written by Paul Kemp (Yeah, Shadow Bred!) would round out my top ten.
ORC_Paradox 01-10-07, 12:25 AM	-And, since we've gotten a hold of you, Dox, lemme ask- How is it that we can do this? Do what? Discuss novels? As long as it's civil and nobody's bashing the novels or the authors, I can let it slide. Folks that break that simple rule will be delt with on the harsh side. I just haven't come up with a decent enough explination just yet. "But Dox, I have a right to express my displeasure!" Sure, you want to rant and gripe, you're free to go put up your own forums. This is the WotC boards, and it SHOULD be pro-WotC. We all WANT people to like it here. (And by that I don't me people who want to be jerks, or break the rules, or Jealous Johnnys who wish THEY are big time D&D authors and feel the need to trash everyone else.) Griefers need not apply.
GothicDan 01-10-07, 12:32 AM	"But Dox, I have a right to express my displeasure!" Sure, you want to rant and gripe, you're free to go put up your own forums. This is the WotC boards, and it SHOULD be pro-WotC. We all WANT people to like it here. (And by that I don't me people who want to be jerks, or break the rules, or Jealous Johnnys who wish THEY are big time D&D authors and feel the need to trash everyone else.) Griefers need not apply. Heh...
Azar_of_Faerun 01-10-07, 12:34 AM	Finder's Bane
Dxzauvrinn 01-10-07, 12:42 AM	They're Starless Night, and Servant of the shard :) Don't worry, i'm sure I clearly speak for all Thay in saying I agree with you on The Last Mythal. Thus you are back in the majority ;) :P. As for my Favourite novels, The Watercourse Trilogy are IMO the best things I have read from the Realms in a long time, and my shelf will agree I have read nearly all of them (Can't begrudge a person for not reading the ones unreleased yet can you ?:P) Actually, the book where Wulfgar dies is Legacy, not Starless Night.
Dxzauvrinn 01-10-07, 12:45 AM	Finder's Bane Finder's Bane was a damn good novel that I think has been underated.
Dxzauvrinn 01-10-07, 12:47 AM	Dude! Don't ask. Just role with it, OK? You know I never mentioned the Crystal Shard earlier. Have to give props to that one because it opened my eyes to the Realms. :) Sojourn did the same for me. I was really able to relate to Drizzt's struggle with racism, training, seeking acceptance and the whole being a stranger in a strange land deal.
Azar_of_Faerun 01-10-07, 02:03 AM	I just loved the interaction of the divine and mortal, how a certain deity had to be crafty in mortal form and the locales they visit :)
MarkusTay63 01-10-07, 02:13 AM	Do what? Discuss novels? As long as it's civil and nobody's bashing the novels or the authors, I can let it slide. Folks that break that simple rule will be delt with on the harsh side.WOW! I'm probably the newest guy on the boards and I hit the nail on the head?! :mymy: Where's my friggin' cookie? :rofl: BTW - Bought Evermeet and Elminster in Hell tonight, and I have to say the covers look great! :D I only went for the Evermeet book, because I actually need it for reference material. I picked up the EL book just to look at the cover, and some other guy in the aisle was like "That book was awesome", so I bought it. Not a big El fan (not a hater either), but anything with "Hell" in the title can't be half bad. ;)
wesleytj 01-10-07, 11:25 AM	I don't read the novels, but my favorite FR book is probably "Serpent Kingdoms" ... we loves the scaley ones, preciousss.
Red_Wizard 01-10-07, 11:45 AM	Actually, the book where Wulfgar dies is Legacy, not Starless Night. You know whats dumb, I knew it was legacy, and had checked Legacy too make sure I was right before posting, and yet still amnaged to put Starless :P. Thanks for the correction. :)
Wellin_Adipocere 01-10-07, 01:04 PM	I can't wait for the watercourse triliogy to wrap up, I love the one man with an unstoppable vision thing they got goin' on there. Of course the 'Swords of Eveningstar' was great.
MerrikCale 01-10-07, 05:18 PM	-In Elminster's Daughter, I believe that someone does take a plunge into Marsember's canals, and gets a face full of polluted water. kick save and a beauty. :)
Lord Karsus 01-11-07, 10:59 PM	Where's my friggin' cookie? :rofl: BTW - Bought Evermeet and Elminster in Hell tonight, and I have to say the covers look great! :D I only went for the Evermeet book, because I actually need it for reference material. I picked up the EL book just to look at the cover, and some other guy in the aisle was like "That book was awesome", so I bought it. Not a big El fan (not a hater either), but anything with "Hell" in the title can't be half bad. ;) -You'll like Evermeet, just because. It's a sourcebook and a novel all wrapped in one.
MarkusTay63 01-13-07, 12:09 PM	So far Evermeet is everything I hoped. Many of my own concepts fit right in, probably because of what I have been reading on these boards. It does work as both VERY WELL, great stuff there.
Aysun 01-13-07, 07:50 PM	If I have to got for a book I enjoyed i'll say a Stream of Silver and the other book that I don't remember the title but it had a character named Dragonbait in it.:P
HarperRanger 01-14-07, 11:55 AM	I loved the Legacy of the Drow and Paths of Darkness series. I just started reading the Elminster series and so far I like it. I want to read the Mythal series next. HR