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Amon_Amarth Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 1/3/06 3:40pm Subject: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc) - Date Edited: 1/3/06 6:14pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Ender_Sai
	One of the most amazing works of fantasy genre are Forgotten Realms books from magnificent world of Faerun. Post your thoughts here. Just jazzing the title up a bit -----signature----- Jedi Guardian - Acolytes of Revan "The Force is fine...but I would have preferred some company." 'Caenorhabditis elegans' is much better than Darth Plagueis at cheating death. "Don't **** with the Jedi Master, son!" Mark Hamill, CE
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Ender_Sai Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 1/3/06 4:13pm Subject: RE: Forgotten Realms
	I enjoy the FR setting most in the D&D world, mainly by virtue of being a D&D gamer that uses the FR setting, but also of course because of Baldurs Gate and the Drizzt books by RA Salvatore. Has anyone read the Hunters Blade Trilogy? If so, what did you think? Was giving Drizzt an emotional story arc a good decision on Salvatore's part? E_S -----signature----- In this truth he knew himself to be. From sinking sands he stepped into light's embrace.
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Amon_Amarth Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 1/3/06 4:17pm Subject: RE: Forgotten Realms
	Salvatore wrote excellent FR books. Unfortunately, all local bookshops have only the first book of the trilogy, so I haven't read the rest. But it is very good. -----signature----- Jedi Guardian - Acolytes of Revan "The Force is fine...but I would have preferred some company." 'Caenorhabditis elegans' is much better than Darth Plagueis at cheating death. "Don't **** with the Jedi Master, son!" Mark Hamill, CE
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VadersLaMent Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/3/06 4:27pm Subject: RE: Forgotten Realms
	I have an odd relationship with D&D. The only time I have ever played the game was through a solo adventure called Midnight on Dagger Alley. However, I have the Basic Boxed set, I had the first AD&D game books(they were stolen), I have the AD&D second edition and the 3.0 D20 books. I love reading through the source books, it's just my little way of exploring the Forgotten Realms. I have a read a number of Harper books and 'Realms Of' books. Here would be my question to push the imagination. If you as you are right now could be placed on Faerun, where would you start and where would you go? What would you become? I myself would shoot for the Halruua and hopefully become very well trained as a wizard. After I felt pwerful enough I'd grab up a group and head west for Chult, across the sea and into Calimsham, then north to the Western Heartlands. Waterdeep and the High Forest would be exploration targets of choice, but my eventual goal would be to set up an enclave much like the Red Wizards do, but in the town of Beregost just outside of Candlekeep. I'd live it up off the sale of magic items, and go exploring at my whim. This is my current desktop background: I could do without the head tatoos myself. -----signature----- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic--Arthur C. Clarke Any sufficiently advanced extraterrestrial intelligence is indistinguishable from God--Michael Shermer I am a sexy, shoeless GOD OF WAR!
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Jairen Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Sep '00	Date Posted: 1/3/06 4:35pm Subject: RE: Forgotten Realms
	I read the Forgotten Realms books with a passion throughout my twenties, and have a large number of them in my personal book collection. Salvatore's series were excellent, though I admit to having lost track of the more recent books, due mostly to our normal book stores not stocking them on the shelves, and the "U.S." import stores I used to get most of them from now concentrating on computer games rather than D&D, Books and Comics. However, Drizzt is still one of my favourite characters from a lot of fiction. A character raised in an evil society, with nothing to indicate good, and yet he was able to grow with good deep inside of him. -----signature----- "How am I gonna get a girl? I drive around in a garbage truck!" - Hellboy Me in a film: http://copperraven.com/movies/ahoweb.wmv
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Zebra3 Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/3/06 5:39pm Subject: RE: Forgotten Realms - Date Edited: 1/3/06 6:18pm (1 edits total) Edited By: Zebra3
	Amon_Amarth posted: One of the most amazing works of fantasy genre are Forgotten Realms books from magnificent world of Faerun. Post your thoughts here. nods sagely 'Tis true. To this day the Harpers series remains one of my favorites. -----signature----- recipient of the coveted Corellian Ewokstripes with bronze cluster My icon archive -- > http://zebra3icons.bravehost.com/main1.html I'm currently reading Han Solo's Revenge I'm currently playing Tomb Raider Anniversary
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Amon_Amarth Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 1/4/06 5:19am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Here would be my question to push the imagination. If you as you are right now could be placed on Faerun, where would you start and where would you go? What would you become? I'd start as a wizard student. Eventualy, my goal would be to visit the beauties of Waterdeep and wonders and perils of Calimshan. Those are the most interesting places to me. -----signature----- Jedi Guardian - Acolytes of Revan "The Force is fine...but I would have preferred some company." 'Caenorhabditis elegans' is much better than Darth Plagueis at cheating death. "Don't **** with the Jedi Master, son!" Mark Hamill, CE
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Ariadne Registered: Apr '03	Date Posted: 1/4/06 5:49am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	I know Fae'Run only through D&D. It's my group's usual setting for campaigns. I've never read the books, but my local library has a large stock of them, so I shall give them a go sometime. As to where I'd go, my curiosity would lead my to Myth Drannor (sp?) and I'd probably die there very quickly. Class-wise, I think I'd be a druid because I enjoy that class, though samurai is also tempting. -----signature----- Member of FIGS. Ian is GOD. Plot is a literary convention, story is a force of nature. That which is not dead can eternal lie, and with strange aeons even death may die
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MarcusP2 Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Jul '04	Date Posted: 1/4/06 7:13am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	My knowledge of the Realms is limited to the PC games set there (BG series, NWN, IWD), and Wikipedia, but I find it fascinating. I would like to be a Paladin of Mystra/Sorceror, I think. Or a monk. BAM, Quivering Palm to my enemies I too would like to visit Waterdeep. Also Lantan. -----signature----- Darth Revan Fan Club: Technical Specialist Uncle Eddie was my favourite wrestler Gentle Giant owns my bank account.
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Ender_Sai Title: Manager Emeritus Registered: Feb '01	Date Posted: 1/4/06 2:16pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	I used to love Rangers in the 2.0 AD&D rules, but 3.0 made them crappy. You could just play a fighter-druid for better effects in the same theme; but now they've given them some worthy attributes. If you like the setting you must start with the Icewind Dale trilogy, which you'll find in various forms as a collection. E_S -----signature----- In this truth he knew himself to be. From sinking sands he stepped into light's embrace.
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Amon_Amarth Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 1/4/06 2:45pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	I mostly played D&D v2.0. I've tried v3.5 and I really liked it, but I've played it only once. My favourite class is a Wizard, though a Bard wouldn't be so bad too. Endar_Sai posted: If you like the setting you must start with the Icewind Dale trilogy, which you'll find in various forms as a collection. Yeah, it is one of my favourites. BTW, what do you all think of Salvatore's FR books? -----signature----- Jedi Guardian - Acolytes of Revan "The Force is fine...but I would have preferred some company." 'Caenorhabditis elegans' is much better than Darth Plagueis at cheating death. "Don't **** with the Jedi Master, son!" Mark Hamill, CE
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Zebra3 Registered: Aug '04	Date Posted: 1/4/06 2:51pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Drizzt is cool Salvatore's books are some of the best there is. He's managed to create at least a dozen very sympathetic and intriguing characters. Danica and Cattie Brie are two awesome and strong female characters and a couple of my favorites. I would love to see him write an all Cattie Brie novel (none of the other companions) or a Danica novel before the Cleric quintet. -----signature----- recipient of the coveted Corellian Ewokstripes with bronze cluster My icon archive -- > http://zebra3icons.bravehost.com/main1.html I'm currently reading Han Solo's Revenge I'm currently playing Tomb Raider Anniversary
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Amon_Amarth Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 1/4/06 2:55pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Danica is cool. Yeah, savlatore's books FR books are one of the bests. Dark Elf Trilogy is also a truly brilliant work. -----signature----- Jedi Guardian - Acolytes of Revan "The Force is fine...but I would have preferred some company." 'Caenorhabditis elegans' is much better than Darth Plagueis at cheating death. "Don't **** with the Jedi Master, son!" Mark Hamill, CE
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Lord_of_all_Noldor Registered: Aug '05	Date Posted: 1/5/06 10:12am Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	I love D&D, I love Fae'run, I love FR! Truly amazing books. I agree that Elminster is the best chaarcter, though my favourite FR books are Harpers. -----signature----- VALHALLAAAAA!!!! Never trust the northen wind, never turn your back on friends! - Blind Guardian You were the Chosen One!
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Amon_Amarth Registered: Jan '05	Date Posted: 1/5/06 2:31pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Hi, Noldor! I didn't know you are a FR fan too. -----signature----- Jedi Guardian - Acolytes of Revan "The Force is fine...but I would have preferred some company." 'Caenorhabditis elegans' is much better than Darth Plagueis at cheating death. "Don't **** with the Jedi Master, son!" Mark Hamill, CE
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VadersLaMent Registered: Apr '02	Date Posted: 1/5/06 3:17pm Subject: RE: The Realm of Fae'Run: Forgotten Realms discussion (Books, games etc)
	Lists: Your Top Five Favorite monsters: 1. Red Dragons 2. Minotaur 3. Mind Flayers 4. Tarrasque 5. Nymph Your Top Five favorite Locations: 1. Candlekeep 2. Waterdeep 3. Thay 4. Unicorn Run/High Forest 5. Chult I'm also wondering if anyone has read the Year Of Rogue Dragon series and what you think of it. -----signature----- Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic--Arthur C. Clarke Any sufficiently advanced extraterrestrial intelligence is indistinguishable from God--Michael Shermer I am a sexy, shoeless GOD OF WAR!
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