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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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 Posted - 23 Aug 2005 : 02:16:50
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That's awesome news Thomas, the trilogy sounds very promising. Best of luck with the writing!
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 23 Aug 2005 : 02:29:59
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This is great news Thomas  .
I'm glad to see the flow of wonderful Realms fiction from your quill is still going strong.
I look forward to learning more about this new trilogy  .
ADDITIONAL: Just one question... besides the focus on Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok, do you intend to include other established characters in your trilogy or is it still to early to tell?
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 23 Aug 2005 : 02:50:32
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| Definitely will pick this up. Kaanyr Vhok and Alisza were quite the minor villains in WotSQ and I would want to see a more central role by them. Besides, I owe Thomas a trilogy. *leaves to avoid spoilers for book 5 and 6* |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 23 Aug 2005 : 20:34:30
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Originally posted by The Sage
ADDITIONAL: Just one question... besides the focus on Aliisza and Kaanyr Vhok, do you intend to include other established characters in your trilogy or is it still to early to tell?
Still too early to tell.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2005 : 04:10:18
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As the original creator of Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza, all I ask is you be kind to my babies. And send me free copies of the books.
Steven |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2005 : 17:01:35
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
As the original creator of Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza, all I ask is you be kind to my babies. And send me free copies of the books.
Steven
Yes, yes, I keep telling people that they sprang up from the pages of Drizz't DoUrden's Guide to the Underdark, and that I just took what was there and ran with it, but apparently, I have a +5 keyboard of character development or something. I will do my best to honor their origins.
Thomas
And you should already be on the "free copy of everything Realms" list, since you're writing stuff for them, too. If you're not getting that, talk to Ginger Ahn. |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2005 : 21:55:22
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| Thomas congrats on getting the nod on a new trilogy man.The main characters are really interesting.Is this after WoTSQ,or before?????Or too early to tell????? |
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 01:36:24
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| A trilogy with Kaanyr Vhok and Alisza...will it be before or after the War of the Spider Queen? And will it be in the Underdark? |
Endure, in enduring we grow strong.
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Paec_djinn
Learned Scribe
173 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 02:43:46
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Thomas answered the question in page six of the thread
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It doesn't follow directly (there are a couple of intervening incidents in some upcoming Realms products), but it is definitely subsequent to WotSQ.
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 16:09:44
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Originally posted by The Twin Scimitars
And will it be in the Underdark?
Too early to tell. Certainly parts of it will be.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Octa
Learned Scribe
USA
138 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 21:01:00
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| Can you guys fill me in on Kaanyr and Aliisza's back story, I can't find it anywhere. Is he Grinthake's son??? |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 21:12:26
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Awesome, Mr. Reid! I enjoy your work, and I particularly enjoy those characters. Very cool!
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Thomas M. Reid to Steven Schend:
And you should already be on the "free copy of everything Realms" list, since you're writing stuff for them, too. If you're not getting that, talk to Ginger Ahn.
The "free copy of everything Realms" list includes novels? Grr.... no novels here....  [Realms shattering rage rising]
Maybe I'm still too low on the chain to be on that particular list.   [Realms shattering rage fading]
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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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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
516 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 21:16:56
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| ***Note to Self: Write something for WotC to get on that list!*** |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 22:03:23
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Originally posted by Octa
Can you guys fill me in on Kaanyr and Aliisza's back story, I can't find it anywhere. Is he Grinthake's son???
Hellgate Keep is the module you want.... |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 25 Aug 2005 : 22:38:11
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
The "free copy of everything Realms" list includes novels?
Actually, now that I think about it, it doesn't. The one exception I have been privvy to was the WotSQ series. I got one of each of the other books in the series for that. But in general, no, it doesn't include novels (though I think it should).
So Steven, free copies of the the trilogy for ya from me, baby.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 00:59:15
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
The "free copy of everything Realms" list includes novels?
Actually, now that I think about it, it doesn't. The one exception I have been privvy to was the WotSQ series. I got one of each of the other books in the series for that. But in general, no, it doesn't include novels (though I think it should).
So Steven, free copies of the the trilogy for ya from me, baby.
Thomas
Thanks, Thomas.
Lemme know if you need/want to brainstorm or just pick my brain for little bits of background ideas on those two, the tanarruka, or Hellgate Keep. I think you've got my contact info. If not, email me and I'll bounce ye my phone #. I'm taking tomorrow off from the day job to do a deep dive into BLACKSTAFF revisions, so I'll be reachable...and I'll check tonight to see what my old files and notes say about The Sceptered One. HINT--Alaundo foresaw his coming. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 01:17:36
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Steven,
You stink. :( Such a tease. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 02:11:23
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| Ill be sure to watch out for the Kaanyr Vhok and Alisza series of books. |
Endure, in enduring we grow strong.
-Dak'kon, Planescape Torment |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 02:16:32
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
Lemme know if you need/want to brainstorm or just pick my brain for little bits of background ideas on those two, the tanarruka, or Hellgate Keep.
Oh... no fair! 
I'd love to pick your brain about the tanarruka  . Anything you'd care to share with us?
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 26 Aug 2005 : 16:53:02
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
I think you've got my contact info.
I've got a couple of email addresses for you, but I'm not sure that they are current. Please ping me privately and we can talk.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 27 Aug 2005 : 03:32:09
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Endure, in enduring we grow strong.
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Aug 2005 : 09:37:24
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Originally posted by The Twin Scimitars
What other books are you working on?
Well met
I'm sure Thomas has more than enough on with this new trilogy, Twin Scimitar's Besides, I think he deserves a well-earned rest from the fantastic job done with The Scions of Arrabar Trilogy
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 27 Aug 2005 : 16:18:15
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by The Twin Scimitars
What other books are you working on?
Well met
I'm sure Thomas has more than enough on with this new trilogy, Twin Scimitar's Besides, I think he deserves a well-earned rest from the fantastic job done with The Scions of Arrabar Trilogy
I'm looking forward to reading this, but have to track down the 2nd and 3rd books yet. It'll be a fun read, as it's in an area I've never worked in much and thus it's more entertainment read than an exercise of editorial brain alongside the reader brain. |
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
334 Posts |
Posted - 27 Aug 2005 : 22:48:57
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Originally posted by The Twin Scimitars
What other books are you working on?
I'm currently working on a portion of an FR game supplement that must remain nameless for the moment.
I'm finishing up revisions on a short story entitled "Bandit Gold" for an anthology entitled Astounding Hero Tales, edited by Jim Lowder and published by Hero Games. This is being published at the end of the year.
I'm also writing a novel for the EverQuest setting for CDS books, due out next summer.
Once I finish those three things, I'm on to the Aliisza/Vhok trilogy.
Thomas |
"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
www.thomasmreid.com |
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The Twin Scimitars
Seeker
USA
96 Posts |
Posted - 28 Aug 2005 : 22:33:13
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| Well good luck on that! Im about to be hit by Hurricane Katrina so I should save that luck for myself. Bye! |
Endure, in enduring we grow strong.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 29 Aug 2005 : 01:12:25
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
I'm currently working on a portion of an FR game supplement that must remain nameless for the moment.
Thomas
Something other than Champions of Valor, obviously ... c'mon, just a little, tiny hint?
-- George Krashos
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 29 Aug 2005 : 02:29:48
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Originally posted by George Krashos
quote:
Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
I'm currently working on a portion of an FR game supplement that must remain nameless for the moment.
Thomas
Something other than Champions of Valor, obviously ... c'mon, just a little, tiny hint?
-- George Krashos
You hold him down George! Ill get the feathers! |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 30 Aug 2005 : 00:49:54
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And someone summon THO!
-- George Krashos
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 02:23:49
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Having just finished reading the Emerald sceptre I wonder if Thomas might be working on a Vilhon reach source book 
After all Thomas trilogy set in the region has just finished and Lisa S trilogy finishes up early next year..... |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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El Magnifico Uno
Learned Scribe
113 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2005 : 07:38:01
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| LOL.. I was just about to post the same exact thing.. Updated Vilhon Reach? Pretty please? |
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