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Keith Strohm
Forgotten Realms Author
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 Posted - 22 Nov 2004 : 23:34:43
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Hey all,
Now that we know the Bladesinger novel is coming out in 2005, what are we hoping to see in that novel, and in the Fighter series in general?
Keith
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 22 Nov 2004 : 23:45:40
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Welcome to Candlekeep, Keith!
For Bladesinger, I'm looking for a wonderful tale set in the Realms, as always. Specifically for this novel, though:
-A real look into what it means to be a bladesinger, both in terms of martial ability and in the mindset of the character: is it an art? One's duty? A family tradition? Or is "bladesinger" just another type of fighter to this character?
-Some of the elven culture and tradition that makes a bladesinger what he is.
-Some of the features of the bladesinger that makes him an important aspect of elven culture and tradition.
-A reverence for weapons that goes beyond magical ability.
These notions can (and, in my opinion, should) be expanded to the wider Fighter series, but for this novel, I find these issues essential. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 23 Nov 2004 : 08:37:46
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Well met, Keith Strohm, and welcome to Candlekeep 
For those of ye who aren't aware, Keith has been involved in all manner of tomes, a list of which can be found here
Now, for fear of heading terribly off topic, lets get back to the Bladesinger discussion, a tome which I am very much looking forward to  |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 23 Nov 2004 : 10:21:30
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My interest in such a novel would dwell solely in its relevance to the Realms. In other words, if all I had to do was change the place names to Greyhawk ones and viola I had a Greyhawk novel, then it wouldn't be much of an FR novel.
Basically, many writers set their novels in the Realms but don't write about the Realms, except incidentally. Let's pick a spot on the map ... ahh, Sundabar. What does the 3E Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting book say about Sundabar ... right, read it, research done.
Quite simply, the writer of "Bladesinger" better beg, borrow or steal a copy of Steven Schend's "Cormanthyr" 2E gaming product and read it cover to cover. And then, after they've done that, they should read it again - to pick up on all the stuff they missed the first time. They should then proceed to FOR5 "Elves of Evermeet", "Fall of Myth Drannor", "Races of Faerun", "Demihuman Deities" and "Cloak & Dagger" (for the Eldreth Veluuthra and House Dlardrageth info) and then start thinking about writing the book. Oh, and they should drop Ed and Steven Schend a friendly e-mail and run a few things by them that they are thinking about writing on, and seek feedback.
If they do all that, they should have all their FR bases covered - the rest will be up to them and it'll be their responsibility to weave it all in and put it all together. Also, they shouldn't be afraid to name drop - seriously. Mention by name a few famous bladesingers, or legendary bladesinger feats or orders of bladesingers or anything which will add to the rich tapestry that is the Realms. It might not seem like much, but the mention of the "famous bladesinger Inthalistor Nardril of Askavar, who fell at the hands of the Ilythiiri wizard cabal known as the Ebon Staff ..." is gold to players and DMs alike.
IMHO, it's a pretty big responsibility writing in the Realms. Some see it as such, others are less committed. Let's hope the writer of Bladesinger is one of the committed ones.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 23 Nov 2004 : 15:29:39
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Well stated, George. I've stated before (in relation to some of the web article) that I think anyone who writes for the Realms should be required to do research like that.
Are there any Realms novels that you feel weren't properly researched, and that the setting could be changed with a few place changes? |
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Valondil the Ranger
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 23 Nov 2004 : 19:21:42
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met, Keith Strohm, and welcome to Candlekeep
For those of ye who aren't aware, Keith has been involved in all manner of tomes, a list of which can be found here
I know this may be a bit off-topic, but the person who made Keith's bibliography forgot to include his short story from Realms of Shadow. |
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wwwwwww
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 23 Nov 2004 : 19:34:14
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I know this may be a bit off-topic, but the person who made Keith's bibliography forgot to include his short story from Realms of Shadow.
I'm guessing that this is the same Keith Strohm who wrote Tomb of Horrors, correct?
Mr. Strohm, Tomb of Horrors was excellent! Very enjoyable!
BTW, are you writing Bladesinger? |
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Keith Strohm
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 05:12:20
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Originally posted by wwwwwww
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I know this may be a bit off-topic, but the person who made Keith's bibliography forgot to include his short story from Realms of Shadow.
I'm guessing that this is the same Keith Strohm who wrote Tomb of Horrors, correct?
Mr. Strohm, Tomb of Horrors was excellent! Very enjoyable!
BTW, are you writing Bladesinger?
Yup, I'm the same Keith. Thanks for the kind words about the Tomb of Horrors. I really enjoyed writing it, and I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.
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Thomas M. Reid
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
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Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 05:16:38
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Hi, Keith!
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"A knight is not truly virtuous, only truly resolved to be so."
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Keith Strohm
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 05:32:42
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Originally posted by Thomas M. Reid
Hi, Keith!
Thomas
Thomas Reid, you old so and so . . .how goes it?
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Alaundo
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wwwwwww
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 24 Nov 2004 : 15:08:25
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Yup, I'm the same Keith. Thanks for the kind words about the Tomb of Horrors. I really enjoyed writing it, and I'm glad you enjoyed reading it.
Hey, you didn't answer my question. That's okay, you're probably not contractually allowed to yet. I think I can derive my own answer.  |
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quajack
Seeker
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Posted - 22 Jan 2007 : 18:23:26
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| Bladesinger was a great read. For anyone about to embark on this journey through Rasheman: Every time the Rashemani ranger (I forget his name) speaks, make a mental picture of Borat in your mind. |
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MerrikCale
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USA
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Posted - 23 Jan 2007 : 01:38:34
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| I'm not sure about Borat but I did like this novel a lot. I hope these characters are revisited at some point. |
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