Passage to Dawn (Forgotten Realms: The Legend of Drizzt, Book X)

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Salvatore strikes again

Passage to Dawn (Forgotten Realms: The Legend Of Drizzt

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Very predictable, but pulls in some interesting new characters
Passage to Dawn (Forgotten Realms: The Legend of Drizzt, Book X)
R.A. Salvatore
Manufacturer: Wizards of the Coast
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Release Date: 2007-03-13

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Passage to Dawn

Six years. Not so long in the lifespan of a drow. And yet -- in counting the months, the weeks, the days, the hours -- it seemed to me as if I had been away from Mithral Hall a hundred times that number. The place was another lifetime, another way of life, a mere stepping stone to. . .

To what? To where?

I ride the waves along the Sword Coast now, the wind and spray in my face. My ceiling is the rush of clouds and the canopy of stars; my floor, the creaking boards of a swift, well-weathered ship. Beyond that lies the azure blanket, flat and still, heaving and rolling, hissing in the rain and exploding under the fall of a breaching whale.

Is this, then, my home?

Customer Reviews:

Salvatore strikes again.......2007-08-26

I am loving this entire series and have been completely enthralled with this world he has created. Can't wait until I receive the next one.

Passage to Dawn (Forgotten Realms: The Legend Of Drizzt.......2007-06-29

The story flowed nicely. Full of action and personal glimpses of the characters struggles. Ending I hoped for more. Look forward to the next book.

Great Author.......2007-06-09

As always, R.A. Salvatore continues his great series going deeper into the Dark Elf city with lots of action writing. With just enough detail to spark your imagination in the way every fight spans out it makes you want to read every novel Salvatore has ever written. I HIGHLY suggest this series of books to anyone with even a slight interest in Science Fiction.

Wow.......2007-05-24

This really is a fantastic series. I fell in love with Drizzt from the first book and have been following the journeys of him and his companions. This is one of the best D&D based series I have ever read and would recomend this to anyone interested in such a genre.

Very predictable, but pulls in some interesting new characters.......2007-04-15

After ten books (three in the dark eld trilogy, three in the icewind dale trilogy and four in the legacy of the drow series), the characters are becoming familiar and the interaction and culture of the races are known quantities. Unfortunately, the plots are becoming pretty familiar as well.

Salvatore delivers as always with his battle sequences, where his writing is always well done (makes me wonder if he physically steps through the fighting himself so as to better write it). This book also contains time on the ship Sea Sprite, and battles with pirate ships, which are well done. I also enjoyed the new characters of the wizard Cadderly and his wife Danica, although their appearance was short.

But bringing back the Crystal Shard, Ertuu (who we knew from the previous few books was going to have to make a return appearance) and the bringing of a main character back from the dead makes for a fairly predictable plotline.

I know people who have read the entire series (which at this point is seven more books), but I have to question what additional events and devices can be brought into this series to make it interesting and enjoyable. If characters die, except on soap operas they should stay dead.

Exile: The Dark Elf Trilogy, Part 2 (Forgotten Realms: The Legend of Drizzt, Book II)

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Classic Salvatore
The Underdark awaits!
great series
Another Great Book!
Great follow up to Homeland, and another underdark masterpiece

Exile: The Dark Elf Trilogy, Part 2 (Forgotten Realms: The Legend of Drizzt, Book II)
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ASIN: 0786939834
Release Date: 2006-03-07

Book Description

As I became a creature of the empty tunnels, survival became easier and more difficult all at once. I gained in the physical skills and experience necessary to live on. I could defeat almost anything that wandered into my chosen domain. It did not take me long, however, to discover one nemesis that I could neither defeat nor flee. It followed me wherever I went–indeed, the farther I ran, the more it closed in around me. My enemy was solitude, the interminable, incessant silence of hushed corridors.

–Drizzt Do’Urden

Customer Reviews:

Classic Salvatore.......2007-09-16

What more to say than, GET THIS BOOK, IT'S ONE OF THE BEST SALVATORE BOOKS OUT THERE!! LOVE IT, LOVE IT, AND LOVE IT!!

The Underdark awaits!.......2007-08-31

Exile is book 2 in The Dark Elf Trilogy.

Exile tells the story of Drizzt outside of the Drow Cities in the open wilderness of the Underdark. For the ten years following his abandoning his house, he is left with no one but his faithful Guenhwyvar, a magical Panther he had acquired in Homeland. He is also met with great dangers that he meets with the business ends of his scimitars. Struggling with conflicting emotions, which involve his failure in Menzoberranzan and a deep grief for his father and friend Zaknafein, he makes his way to the surface to face newer dangers.

As always, Salvatore writes an amazing adventure.

great series.......2007-02-23

just a thorughly enjoyable book, series, main charatcer. drizzt is very likeable and learning about the world he lives is very interesting and intriguing.

Another Great Book!.......2006-12-03

Exile, the second book in the Dark Elf Trilogy and a great follow-up novel to Homeland. Drizzt's epic tale only becomes better as it goes on. After reading Homeland, I was very eager to get my hands on Exile. So, the next day I went to my local library and checked out a copy. This book introduces us to new places in the Underdark other than Menzoberranzan. I finished the book and could not wait to read the last book in the trilogy. This book was just as good as Homeland and provided more insight into the Drow way of life.

Great follow up to Homeland, and another underdark masterpiece.......2006-09-02

This book follows well the footsteps of Homeland. It continues the story of our favorite dark elf and goes further than Homeland in the sense that it breaks out into the vast underdark beyond Menzoberranzan. While I thouroughly enjoyed this book, I did somewhat miss the house politics and negative energy that filled the pages of Homeland. Trust me though, this book does not dissapoint. There is still plenty of Drow deceit to be wrought here, and its told in amazing fashion by one of fantasies best authors.

The characters are well developed and very interesting. One of the most interesting characters in the book may be Clacker, a Pech turned Hook Horror that becomes an intricate part of the story later on in the tale. Zin-Carla is also an amazing "character" if you will, as it takes on a form that we all know well from the previous book. Overall Exile was a fun read that showed me a side of Drizzt Homeland did not. A Drow succumbing to his dark side, the hunter, in an effort to survive the wraths of the underdark without his kin. Recommended! A must read in the bridge from Homeland to Sojourn.

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Some good, some bad
Pretty good, I think
Pretty Good
An impressive and memorable collection of fantasy stories and the history of Faerun
Decent Anthology - nothing really special (Except Ms. Smedman's story)

Realms of the Elves (Forgotten Realms)

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ASIN: 078693980X
Release Date: 2006-02-07

Book Description

The story of the elves of Faerûn stretches from the dawn of history to the battle for the future of a world in constant upheaval.

Customer Reviews:

Some good, some bad.......2007-05-26

As with any anthology, some of the stories in Realms of the Elves were good, some were bad, and some were just average.

The first tale in the books was "Traitors" by Richard Lee Byers. I enjoyed this story as I thought the author did a good job of exploring the conflict between the characters' beliefs and what they learn as the story progresses. The characters were interesting and the story was engaging. (4 stars)

The second story was the "The Staff of Valmaxian" by Philip Athans. This one started out quite good and really grabbed my attention but I found the ending a bit clichéd. Although it was well written, I found this story to be just average. (3 stars)

The third tale in the book, "Necessary Sacrafices" by Lisa Smedman, was my favorite. As others have mentioned this is a tragic tale. You really feel for the main character and see where his road is leading him, but still in the end you are left thinking "no that can't be happening" (5 stars)

The fourth tale was "The Greater Treasure" By Erik Scott de Bie. As Beezer mentioned in his review, this story is the hardest to rate. While the story started out good the characters' motivations were unclear to me. The dialogue was hard to follow and in the end I was left feeling a little disappointed. Overall, just average (2.5 stars)

I enjoyed the fifth story in the collection, "Comrades at Arms" by R.A. Salvatore. But then again I am biased as Salvatore is one of my favorites. I liked that the story was not just about the action. I think the story was a nice bridge between The Two Swords and The Orc King, but might not stand so well on its own. (4 stars)

"Tears so White" by Ed Greenwood was the sixth story and was my least favorite. All action and no substance. The story felt repetitive and the dialogue was not good. (1 star)

Finally, we have "The Bladesinger's Lesson" by Richard Baker. Although a bit clichéd at times, the story is well-written and interesting. The main characters showed development, which I think is hard to do in 50 pages. The dialogue was good and the action well done. I found myself eager to read what would happen next and wondering how the characters were going to get out of their predicament. (4.5 stars)

Overall, I gave the book 3 stars but would definitely recommend it to fans of the Forgotten Realms and fans of R.A. Salvatore.

Pretty good, I think.......2007-03-20

I must say that Ms. Smedmen's story was the best in this book, which is saying something considering I'm a big Drizzt fan. Still, "Necessary Sacrafices" is a deep, compelling story that grabs you and doesn't let go. Even after I finished the story, it didn't let me go and I actually cried for the both the seen and unseen tragedy. To me, all of the characters were tragic, most especially in what they themselves didn't see or realize.

"Comrads at Odds" was a nice character builder and sneak preview. I was surprised to see the development of a heretofore minor character, but now I'm anticipating him playing a much bigger role in The Orc King. In fact, the potential for this guy is pretty damn good, and I hope he gets used more even if it isn't what I want/anticipate.

Most of the stories here are about average to good, and the reviewers before me have mentioned all the really good ones. This book is worth your time, if only for the nice little fiction bites it provides.

Pretty Good.......2007-03-15

Here are my reviews of these seven not-so-short stories.

1. Traitors by Richard Lee Byers. I'm not a big fan of Byers' works, because I find his novels way too action oriented for my liking, with plot and character development often completely disregarded. I was pleasantly surprised by this story. A very strong story of conflicting loyalties. He kept a nice pace through all of 70 pages, and gave us a good ending. Indirectly touches the events in his Year of the Rogue Dragons trilogy. ****
2. The Staff of Valmaxian by Philip Athans. This story didn't sit with me, to be honest. Had a promising start, by completely faded towards the end, which was a big cliché by itself. **
3. Necessary Sacrifices by Lisa Smedman. A beautiful, sad story. The idea was simply great, but got a bit drawn out. Could have been shorter. A very good story, nevertheless. ****
4. The Greater Treasure by Erik Scott de Bie. The author shows us again that his storytelling is brilliant. The characters are interesting (if a bit annoying) and well fleshed out. It is worth the mention that this is maybe the most erotic story ever published by WotC. Very good.****
5. Comrades at Odds by R.A. Salvatore. Besides some good, deep dialogues on the nature of orcs, this book also gives some flesh to one potentially important character in the upcoming books. A good Drizzt short story. ****
6. Tears so White by Ed Greenwood. I've given up on trying to decipher Greenwood, so I simply skipped this story.
7. The Bladesinger's Lesson by Richard Baker. While reading this story, I had a feeling of déjà vu, and that is never a good thing. Don't get me wrong, it's not boring or anything, but it really offers nothing new or unique. ***

As you can see, there are only seven stories in the 340 pages of this book, so you can do the easy math and see these stories are significantly longer than usual WotC short stories. I must say I like to see a greater number of shorter stories. The book offers a number of very good stories, but none of them are brilliant. They just lacked that something extra.

A very good anthology, check it out.

An impressive and memorable collection of fantasy stories and the history of Faerun.......2006-05-03

Compiled and expertly edited by Philip Athans, Realms Of The Elves: The Last Of The Mythal Anthology is an impressive and memorable collection of fantasy stories and the history of Faerun. Showcasing the storytelling talents of Richard Lee Byers, Ed Greenwood, Erik Scott de Bie and many others, Realms Of The Elves is comprised of such entertaining tales as: Traitors, The State Of Valmxian, Necessary Sacrifices, The Greater Treasure, Comrades At Odds, Tears So White, and The Bladesinger's Lesson. Realms Of The Elves is very highly recommended to all readers of the wonderfully heroic fantasy with a Mythal orientation, for those searching for a new and engaging fantasy series, and as an ideal introduction to the Elven world.

Decent Anthology - nothing really special (Except Ms. Smedman's story).......2006-02-15

Realms of the Elves is the latest anthology released by Wizards of the Coast and is set in the Forgotten Realms. Like most of the other anthologies WotC releases there is a central theme to this one, and that is Elves. This anthology is supposed to drum up more interest for the final installment of Richard Baker's Last Mythal trilogy.

Instead of giving a full review for each short story, which would take entirely too long, I will try to say a few words about each story. I will do so in the order they are in the book.

#1- "Traitors" by Richard Lee Byers. This is an ok story. For whatever reason, Mr. Byers can't stay away from dragons right now. Everything has to have something to do with his The Year of the Rogue Dragon trilogy. See his last novel Queen of the Depths for what I mean there. I had a feeling dragons would appear and they did. I was disappointed by this story. Average at best.

#2- "The Staff of Valmaxian" by Philip Athans. Athans was the editor of this book, so I am a bit surprised he found time to write his own short story as well. Decent short story here. As with most short stories they either grab you quick and interest you, or you have to drudge through and finish it to move one. I enjoyed this story, but not to the extent I was hoping. Slightly above average for this one.

#3- "Necessary Sacrafices" by Lisa Smedman. This story, I think anyway, is the crown jewel of this anthology. It was a fantastic read. It has a small compact plot, interesting characters and a very, very good ending. In fact I gasped at the ending of this. This story grabbed me right away and didn't let go the whole time. Excellent read in my opinion.

#4- "The Greater Treasure" By Erik Scott de Bie. This story is the hardest to rate out of this anthology. There were some things I liked, the Character Twilight for example and some things I didn't like, the character Yldar for example. The actual story, plot etc, is pretty good. I still think Mr. de Bie's short story in the last Realms of the Dragons anthology was better. This story does have some good moments though. Above average for this one.

#5- "Comrades at Arms" by R.A. Salvatore. This story is probably the most anticipated short story in this anthology because it features Drizzt. However, some Salvatore fans may be a little disappointed in that it's not the classic hack and slash Drizzt we see here. This story is all character development for Drizzt. Saying that other Salvatore fans will absolutely love it. Myself, I would have like to see a mixture of both, but that is merely my opinion. Very good story none-the-less.

#6- "Tears so White" by Ed Greenwood. There are few books or stories by Greenwood that I have ever liked. This proves to be no exception. I did not finish this story because, to me, it had very little flow and even less purpose. I will withhold a rating on this one for fear personal bias would cloud that judgment.

#7 - "The Bladesinger's Lesson" by Richard Baker. Mr. Baker does a very good job in writing this short story. He captures the readers attention right away and keeps the plot moving at a pretty good pace. Not only is the plot good, but he made me care about the main character in just a few pages. While I don't think this story is as good as Ms. Smedman's, I think it is right up there with Salvatore's. Very good read.

In my opinion there are four good stories in this anthology. Most are fairly quick reads, so even if you don't like them you didn't waste too much time at all. I recommend this anthology to fans of the Realms, but if you have no connection to the Forgotten Realms there are probably betted books out there for you to buy.

Evermeet: Island of Elves (Forgotten Realms)

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Epic journey to the past!
Fantastic!
This is a textbook...
Evermeet is the modern version of the Silmarillion.
a fast paced and wonderful read

Evermeet: Island of Elves (Forgotten Realms)
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Serene, beautiful, inviolate.

Rich in magic and treasure, to those who hear of its legends it is the ultimate paradise. To the beleagured elves of Toril it is the ultimate refuge. But to many it is the ultimate prize.

At the heart of its story is Amlaruil, Queen of All Elves. When Evermeet comes under massive, devastating attack, her sacrifice holds the last hope of saving the elven homeland.

Customer Reviews:

Epic journey to the past!.......2007-05-23

Very rich and ancient, the Elven world of Toril unfolds within these pages that are easily readable, thanks to this author. She is the best this publisher has to offer. Her stunning debut in 1991 was Elfshadow. This gives the reader a thorough background filled with the magic that one comes to expect from Elaine C!

Using her "magical sight", Elaine gives the reader a rare glimpse of King Zaor and his grand kingdom. In her voice, it seems she is an eyewitness. The story is a little dry at times. These elves live thousands of years, so its not action packed. When the action does pick up, it does so dramatically. There is a sinister plot that started several novels ago.

This grand tale says much about this fantasy world, that it carries over into our world as well. Social idealism, racial bigotry, internal terroism. Yes, Elven towers get destroyed by evil terrorist factions. Remember, this novel was first published in 1998. Food for thought!

Fantastic!.......2007-01-10

I'm not a fan of Elaine Cunningham's novels, apart from Counselors and Kings Trilogy, which was very good. I always find her main characters more or less annoying (Danilo Thann and Liriel Baenre, in that order), and that usually takes her traditionally excellent plots and style out of the spotlight. This book has no such characters and it is plain brilliant, speaking in FR terms, of course.
The book itself is rather different from other FR novels, since it follows the island kingdom of Evermeet from its very creation to the present time (Faerun's present time, that is). It touches not only every major event in the history of Evermeet, but also in the history of Faerun's elves as a race. (Crown Wars, Moonblades...).
The book hasn't got a single main character, but instead it follows a number of important characters through Evermeet's history. Motivations differ greatly from character to character, but all of the "main" characters had an impact on the island kingdom.
The book covers a HUGE span of time, and the writer uses that in an excellent way, so you understand the importance of some events considered minor only later on in the book. For example, the way certain items pop up time after time over a 15000 year span.
I'm trying to think of something I didn't like in this book, but really nothing is coming into my mind. Really.
Whoever liked Tolkien's "Silmarilion" is going to like this book as well. It's not as complex, or to put it more plainly - confusing as J.R.R.'s book, so those who didn't like "Silmarilion" for that reason should give this book a shot. Wizards (or TSR as they were known back then when this book was published) put the writing of this book in real hands.
A must-read for every FR fan, and a sincere recommendation to every fantasy reader.

This is a textbook..........2005-10-09

When reading this book, the format of it reading more like a history than a fantasy left me not wanting to read more of it. I found myself skipping entire sections of text just to move further into the book and get it done with. Perhaps if I had read more books in this particular series, I would not have been so confused and otherwise uninterested.

I have read other books by this same author and found those titles very interesting, which was the primary reason I decided to read this one.

Evermeet is the modern version of the Silmarillion........2004-06-24

Along the lines of JRR Tolkien's classic, the Silmarillion, and with a slight touch of Spelljammer and Planescape, comes Elaine Cunningham's Forgotten Realms novel, Evermeet: Island of Elves.
It deals with the Elves and their long journey through the eons up until the present (as far as the Forgotten Realms world is concerned).
It does bring to mind Ed Greenwood's and Jeff Grubb's Cormyr, and one could easily claim that Evermeet deals with the Elves in a similar way that Cormyr presents the history of the Cormyreans, or Cormytes as is more common within the Kingdom.
The book is so incredibly well written that the reader feels that they have been transported to another universe and are actually present among the characters, seeing what they see, feeling what they feel, sensing what they sense. Elaine Cunnigham has truly outdone herself once again and has presented us with a masterpiece of literature the likes of which we have seen only in JRR Tolkien's work, RA Salvatore's The Dark Elf and Icewind Dale trilogies and in authors Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman's Dragonlance Chronicles and Legends trilogies.
She has done a FANTASTIC job of both acquiring vast knowledge relevant to the People as well as presenting this material relating to the customs, the religion and the history of the Elves, efficiently and successfully! Her solid grasp of factual detail makes her very capable of providing the necessary background needed to carry out the difficult task of writing Forgotten Realms novels, especially one as complex as this, which is something often missing from the work of many Fantasy authors. Do keep in mind though, that Evermeet is not a book for the light-hearted, instead it is more tuned to the needs/taste of the Forgotten Realms die-hards (like myself...)
Gods, Elves, Dragons, Magic, Honor, Love and swordfights are all about. Elaine Cunningham's Elfshadow, Elfsong, and Silver Shadows make up for a great trilogy and are a "must read" together with Evermeet, especially for all those who have a soft spot for everything Elven!

a fast paced and wonderful read.......2004-03-15

After Reading through Daughter of the Drow I dove head first into this book to find out more to boost my knowledge of the Realms Elves and their deep history.
I must admit there where times when the story jumped and I found myself flitting back through pages to work out what was happening (though I am pretty new to the Realms books so maybe that's just me)
But just like Elaine's other book I mentioned I found myself thrown into the story and after a short while found myself enjoying the who's related to whom and how side of the book.
The story itself is wonderful if you can keep up with its speed. The characters are a bit of a mixed bag but most are well very written and wish there was more story written of them.
If you were interested in looking into the history of the elves of the Forgotten Realms, I'd say you need not look anywhere else.

Elves of Evermeet (AD&D Fantasy Roleplaying, Forgotten Realms)

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A very interesting, engrossing book
Wonderful glimpse of a land beyond time
Mystical
The secrets of Evermeet revealed.

Elves of Evermeet (AD&D Fantasy Roleplaying, Forgotten Realms)

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Customer Reviews:

A very interesting, engrossing book.......2000-08-31

A good product about the elves of the Forgotten Realms. However, if you want information about the elves, get Complete Book of Elves first, as that is the BEST regarding their information! This is THE book to get for information about the elves on the Forgotten Realms. The reason this source book did not get a five star is that they kind of cheated within the source itself. For a lot of the information, they said that we could look up the information in other products (this especially the case for kits!) They give a one paragraph description, and we learn that the rest of the information can be obtained from another source. They also did this with some creatures (like Baelnorns, which are originally found in Ruins of Myth Drannor).

However, that does not mean that this product is not good on its own. Being the second of my Forgotten Realms products, I got along just fine without some of the information. It does well in describing Evermeet, the lifestyle, the major differences between the various subraces of elves (except for the drow!) They introduced new creatures, two of them (for me at least) being VERY intersting (including the lythari - the lycanthrope elves; and the elves that come back from Avador to help the "mortal" elves!). Don't expect any adventures from this product.

If you're interested in elves, and the Forgotten Realms setting, then I recommend this source book. But if you don't like those source books that mention that most of the information can be found in other source books (especially Player Supplements), then this is a warning, that this source book has that!!

Wonderful glimpse of a land beyond time.......2000-06-14

In a respective nod to Tolkien, the elves of the Forgotten Realms, when too many centuries of pain and desire have passed, journey into the farthest west, to a misty isle where elven lords and ladies rule in a majestic, eternal realm of Faerie. But wouldn't you love to explore such a place? Now you can! This spectacular book makes Evermeet a living, breathing world - details are given on the land, the cultures (strongly influenced by Celtic mythology), the wondrous spells and magic items unique to the isle, the great heroes, possibilities for grandiose adventures (dragons abound!), and even, far below, the sinister machinations of the Drow. If you love elves and high fantasy, you owe it to yourself to read this book!

Mystical.......1998-11-16

i think anyone, and everyone who use Forgotten Realms Elves, this is a must have.

The secrets of Evermeet revealed........1998-06-19

The reason I gave this book such a low score is this. You really don't need it to run a AD&D campaign. It is really interesting, especally to elf nuts like me, but really it is completely unneeded for any AD&D campaign. This is manily because it is rare for any race besides elves to go to Evermeet, and if elves go there they normally don't leave.

Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves (AD&D Fantasy Roleplaying, Forgotten Realms, Book+Map)

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Free version on Wizards site: but softbound book is great
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Elves have pointy ears.
You wanna talk about insight into elven culture? It's here.
Cormanthyr - Land of Tolkeen's Silly, Dying Elves

Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves (AD&D Fantasy Roleplaying, Forgotten Realms, Book+Map)
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Lost Empires of Faerûn (Dungeons & Dragons d20 3.5 Fantasy Roleplaying, Forgotten Realms Supplement)
Magic Item Compendium (Dungeons & Dragons d20 3.5 Fantasy Roleplaying)
The Complete Book of Elves (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons, 2nd Edition, Player's Handbook Rules Supplement/PHBR8)
Final Gate (Forgotten Realms: The Last Mythal, Book 3)
Forsaken House (Forgotten Realms: The Last Mythal)

ASIN: 0786907614
Release Date: 1998-03-24

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Free version on Wizards site: but softbound book is great.......2001-10-25

Because this book is part of the 2nd edition stuff, Wizards of the Coast put the PDF up on their free downloads site at wizards.com ... which means you can legally read the book and see if it's something you want to purchase. It's easier to use in campaigns if you have the bound book, but the download is a great way to start.
Robynn
semberholme.com

Short message.......2001-05-02

Hi I play a majical Elf named Pujol. I've read this book and it really truly helps anyone who plays Elves or magical Elves! This book is also good for it tells you about magical items. It tells about level ups and all here let me put it in simpler form ok. It tells you everything you need to know about Elves and is really sweat! (But to find out more i'll have to leave you at this BY THE BOOK!) If you do you defenatly wont forget it!

Elves have pointy ears........2000-04-13

If that is your general knowledge on elves, you need this book!

I bought this book myself because I felt I could have use of the background information for a campaign into Cormanthor and Myth Drannor. Well, this book is GREAT for that, but while reading it I got a sudden urge to bring a REAL capaign into this world.

THIS world, which is 700 years back in time from the official Forgotten Realms campaign year, is a world very much alive in the elven forests, a world of high magic in the elven cities, and a world about to see the darkest days.

In this Arcane Age product you will find all the help and information you need to start a true native Cormanthyran campaign, or a destination for unweary time-travelers.

Deatiling the Elven Mindset, the Elven Ages, Cormanthyr's Civilization, Magic of the People, Mythals and magical items, and places such as Myth Drannor - City of Song, Semberholme the Elven Court and the Tangled Vale, aswell as their histories!

But most importantly this book deals with people, the elves. I believe this book should be read by anyone planning on playing an elven character, whether as a player or as a DM's NPC, to fully understand what elves are all about. (DM's descretion needed if they plan a campaign in this age.)

Included is a map of Cormanthyr and one of Myth Drannor.

Nice artwork but could use more maps.

Warmly recommended with the accessory "The Fall of Myth Drannor" for adventure ideas, plots and campaigns leading to the Fall.

Have fun gaming!

You wanna talk about insight into elven culture? It's here........2000-04-08

Cormanthyr: Empire of the Elves is one of the best references for elven culture I've found. This book goes over elven high magic, dualists they're like specialist mages only they study one school of magic AND it's opposite), how one becomes an elven high mage, and the laying of mythals. MYTHALS! (You can make your own Myth Drannor!) It also has background on the elven court on the main land of Faerun (as opposed to Evermeet), and lot of information on what clans mainland elves might belong to, plus the most prolific members of each listed clan. I just don't understand how someone could say that this book is anything but amazing!

Cormanthyr - Land of Tolkeen's Silly, Dying Elves.......2000-01-06

I don't know who at TSR seems to think that elves are little more than slothful, frivolous flakes, but it has permiated every aspect of their product line for a long time. This supplement goes into vast detail about how elves can't do anything quickly, it takes them years, even centuries of debate to figure out what to do about a problem; and how they view themselves as real "People" and everyone else is merely "Not People", racism in other words. They also seem to be a very LAWFUL society for a group that has been, since day 1 of AD&D, listed as CHAOTIC. It may even be worse than material written for Dragonlance's own band of of racist elves, the Silvanesti, who are listed as also being CG...yet they kept the Kagonesti Elves as slaves, because the Silvanesti believed they were superior...uh-huh, I see... The author talks a lot about magic, art and food, but says nothing about it! No concept of recipes for elven food, except that non-elves aren't advanced enough to taste the subtlties of it. That elves use waterfalls to shape their sculptures through erosion...hope they're not making these things for their human pals, because they will be years dead before it's finished. Plus the overriding concept that the elves are retreating and dying out seems to alude to the destruction of the fantasy element of the whole AD&D millieu, and that somehow magic is fading from the land. This book is not worth the money.

Enchantment Of The Faerie Realm: Communicate with Nature Spirits & Elementals

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An enchanting read for sure!
Disappointing...
A different apprach.
Great book on Faeries
Fantastic, Informative & Fun!

Enchantment Of The Faerie Realm: Communicate with Nature Spirits & Elementals
Ted Andrews
Manufacturer: Llewellyn Publications
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback

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A Complete Guide to Faeries & Magical Beings: Explore the Mystical Realm of the Little People

ASIN: 0875420028

Book Description

Forests, lakes, mountains, caves-even your garden-are alive with nature's spirits. Enchantment of the Faerie Realm can help you commune with elves, devas, nymphs, gnomes, and other faerie folk. With just a little patience and persistence you can learn to recognize the presence of these mysterious, magical creatures.

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Customer Reviews:

An enchanting read for sure!.......2006-04-26

I enjoyed every page of this book. It is certainly one of the most informative books on the faerie realm I have ever read, packed not only with facts about each kind of elemental but also exercises to help the reader easily make contact with faeries. And I admit I cried off and on throughout this book as well. I dearly love all faeries and elementals, and it is easy to see the author has a heart for them too. If you feel the same, you will find this to be a very special book. One I highly recommend, since it has enriched my life in many ways.

Disappointing..........2005-05-04

I was used to Ted Andrews writing in a style that was methodical, approachable, accurate, and mystical. Unfortunately, I do not think he is well acquainted with this subject, and I don't think he is comfortable with working with the Fey. I hold nothing against him--the rest of the works I have read which he authored are very well done. However, I would not recommend his foray into the Faery realms. I believe he needs to do some more work if he truly wants to improve this work. I would encourage him to take some time, meditate, learn, and put out a revised edition of this book at some time in the future.

A different apprach. .......2005-03-01

This book is written awkwardly. Ted Andrew makes an attempt to mix modern style faery communication with the older shamanic approach. It just doesn't work. Though the content is good, very well researched and accurate, this book offers very little information on faeries. It is not too good for reference. For reference on faeries, try Edain's Witch's guide to faery folk. This book is more about how to connect with the faeries, yet the guided meditations are not very effective. Half the book is on meditations and it gets a little boring.

Great book on Faeries.......2003-07-19

This book was one of better books and one of few book printed other than a opinion which from what i seen with other review you will see same.i would get this book just for infomation and just ingore his view go with your heart and also read the legends and myth and then decide.Stewarts books and Mc Coy book A witched guide to fay folk has good infomation. Just do your reseach.Still a good book.

Blessed Be;

Fantastic, Informative & Fun!.......2002-06-20

This is one of my favorite Ted Andrews' books. It is easy to read, fun and very well organized. It lays a foundation so that people can begin to reconnect to Nature and the Faerie World. The exercises are amazingly effective and he inspires the reader to explore the spirits of Nature. I have read his books and attended his workshops, including workshops on this particular book and his depth of knowledge and experience is amazing. And yet he makes the material accessible to everyone, regardless of their experiences. He helps the reader to remember what we all once knew. He inspires us to seek out new doorways to this magical realm.

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Evermeet Island of Elves - Forgotten Realms

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Exploring Ruin Mist: Special Edition for The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches (Unabridged)

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Exploring Ruin Mist: Special Edition for The Kingdoms and the Elves of the Reaches (Unabridged)
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Northern Mirkwood: The Wood Elves Realm (Middle Earth Role Playing/MERP #2600)

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Northern Mirkwood: The Wood Elves Realm (Middle Earth Role Playing/MERP #2600)
John D. Ruemmler , Terry K. Amthor , and Peter C. Fenlon
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