R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!!

Ziroc · 03-21-2010, 07:46 AM

Wow! a SIX book deal is NICE! I hope they do a trilogy on Artemis Entreri on his own..
But I have a feeling that the SHOCKING HUGE ending to the last Drizzt Novel will be about him moving on... (closer to the 100 years later deal--spell plague--1479).

Anyone here read that last book? (The Ghost King) ??

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January 11, 2010 (Renton, Wash.) – Today, Wizards of the Coast LLC announced a new six-book deal with New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore. Published by Wizards of the Coast, the first book is scheduled to release in 2011 with a new book anticipated to follow once per year after that.

Salvatore’s thrilling novels have sold millions of copies in more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list 22 times. His most popular character, Drizzt Do’Urden from the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms setting, will be featured in each of his six upcoming books.

“I’ve always maintained that I would keep writing Drizzt as long as it was fun and as long as people wanted to read it. Now I understand that this journey with Drizzt is more than just ‘fun’ for me,” says Salvatore. “Writing Drizzt is an exercise of constantly reminding myself to find new trails and adventures in my own life; the character remains fresh to me because there’s always a new turn, sometimes painful, often joyous, always alive.”

This new agreement marks more than 20 years that Salvatore has been working with TSR/Wizards of the Coast. From his first novel, The Crystal Shard, to his most recent release, The Ghost King, Salvatore’s novels have brought adventure and excitement to fans and fantasy readers around the world.
“We are delighted to ink a new multi-book deal with R.A. Salvatore, and we look forward to continuing our shared creative journey,” said Liz Schuh, Brand Director for D&D. “Together, we will bring six more thrilling Dungeons & Dragons stories featuring Drizzt Do’Urden to our loyal fan base.”
When asked how he feels about the new book deal, Salvatore affirmed, “My relationship with the whole team at Wizards of the Coast could not be better. And nothing makes me happier than the prospect of walking new roads with old friends.”
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Sparhawk · 03-21-2010, 12:14 PM

Naw I am still waiting to get paid to pick it up - but I gather something bad is gonna happen from what you wrote here...now I am unsure if I dare read it I hate it when they mess with my heroes.

spoil below

I cried the first time Kurik died in Sparhawk.
I became gorilla mad when I read of the betrayal in the Wilbur Smith saga about the Courtneys in south Africa.
I still enjoy the count of monte cristo as the best book ever.

Larry_OHF · 03-21-2010, 01:52 PM

I admit to not having followed what is going on with WotC for more than a year, ever since the whole spell plague thing and the eradication of the gods. I'm still pissed at that...but maybe it's time for me to take an interest again. Maybe my brooding has gone on long enough. If anything brings me out of it, this might be it.

Timber Loftis · 03-21-2010, 04:21 PM

Salvatore + WotC.

Horrible writing meets world's worst corporate citizen. It's a match made in.... well, somewhere.

Memnoch · 03-23-2010, 07:07 AM

I don't know, I just can't get into the new post-Spellplague FR world. It reminds me too much of WoW which I already play. I want the old FR back!

DrowArchmage · 03-23-2010, 08:53 AM

I am glad that Drizzt is coming back, hopefully the rogue has another run in or two with Jarlaxle, or maybe perhaps another bounty will be put on his head by a different Drow city. Since Menzoberrazan failed and Ched Nasad is destroyed. Maybe they travel to The City of Portals?

Timber Loftis · 03-23-2010, 08:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DrowArchmage

I am glad that Drizzt is coming back, hopefully the rogue has another run in or two with Jarlaxle, or maybe perhaps another bounty will be put on his head by a different Drow city. Since Menzoberrazan failed and Ched Nasad is destroyed. Maybe they travel to The City of Portals?

Rogue?

Rogue?

ROGUE?

Larry_OHF · 03-23-2010, 11:34 PM

DrowArchmage

Quote:

I am glad that Drizzt is coming back, hopefully the rogue has another run in or two with Jarlaxle, or maybe perhaps another bounty will be put on his head by a different Drow city. Since Menzoberrazan failed and Ched Nasad is destroyed. Maybe they travel to The City of Portals?

Timber Loftis

Quote:

Rogue?

Rogue?

ROGUE?

I know that 4th Ed. changed some things, but it appears Drizzt has maintained his identity as a Ranger. I checked the updated stats online before posting.

DrowArchmage · 03-24-2010, 08:46 AM

Yet no matter what he may call himself,please remember that he will always be a rogue to some. After all, there are worse labels are there not? I didn't call him a traitor or anything like that. His views are just different.
So yes, i used rogue.

Mouse · 03-24-2010, 03:53 PM

More Drizzly Turban and the French Cheese woman?????

My eyes.........MY EYES!!!!!!!!!

03-21-2010, 07:46 AM	#1
Ziroc Ironworks Webmaster *Bow to the Meow* Join Date: January 4, 2001 Location: Lakeland, Florida Age: 51 Posts: 11,720	R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! Wow! a SIX book deal is NICE! I hope they do a trilogy on Artemis Entreri on his own.. But I have a feeling that the SHOCKING HUGE ending to the last Drizzt Novel will be about him moving on... (closer to the 100 years later deal--spell plague--1479). Anyone here read that last book? (The Ghost King) ?? ----------- January 11, 2010 (Renton, Wash.) – Today, Wizards of the Coast LLC announced a new six-book deal with New York Times best-selling author R.A. Salvatore. Published by Wizards of the Coast, the first book is scheduled to release in 2011 with a new book anticipated to follow once per year after that. Salvatore’s thrilling novels have sold millions of copies in more than a dozen languages and have appeared on the New York Times Best Seller list 22 times. His most popular character, Drizzt Do’Urden from the Dungeons & Dragons Forgotten Realms setting, will be featured in each of his six upcoming books. “I’ve always maintained that I would keep writing Drizzt as long as it was fun and as long as people wanted to read it. Now I understand that this journey with Drizzt is more than just ‘fun’ for me,” says Salvatore. “Writing Drizzt is an exercise of constantly reminding myself to find new trails and adventures in my own life; the character remains fresh to me because there’s always a new turn, sometimes painful, often joyous, always alive.” This new agreement marks more than 20 years that Salvatore has been working with TSR/Wizards of the Coast. From his first novel, The Crystal Shard, to his most recent release, The Ghost King, Salvatore’s novels have brought adventure and excitement to fans and fantasy readers around the world. “We are delighted to ink a new multi-book deal with R.A. Salvatore, and we look forward to continuing our shared creative journey,” said Liz Schuh, Brand Director for D&D. “Together, we will bring six more thrilling Dungeons & Dragons stories featuring Drizzt Do’Urden to our loyal fan base.” When asked how he feels about the new book deal, Salvatore affirmed, “My relationship with the whole team at Wizards of the Coast could not be better. And nothing makes me happier than the prospect of walking new roads with old friends.” ---------------- __________________ Ziroc™ Ironworks Gaming Webmaster www.ironworksgaming.com The Great Escape Studios - 2D/3D Modeling www.tgeweb.com & Ziroc's Facebook Page Visit My Flickr Photo Album

03-21-2010, 12:14 PM	#2
Sparhawk Quintesson Join Date: June 2, 2001 Location: In the oldest monarchy - Denmark Age: 46 Posts: 1,071	Re: R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! Naw I am still waiting to get paid to pick it up - but I gather something bad is gonna happen from what you wrote here...now I am unsure if I dare read it I hate it when they mess with my heroes. spoil below I cried the first time Kurik died in Sparhawk. I became gorilla mad when I read of the betrayal in the Wilbur Smith saga about the Courtneys in south Africa. I still enjoy the count of monte cristo as the best book ever. __________________ "Between the years when the oceans drank Atlantis and the rise of the sons of Arius. There was an age undreamed of, when shining kingdoms lay spread across the world. Hither came Conan, the cimmarian, sword in hand. It is I, his chronicler who knows well his saga. Now let me tell you of the days of high adventure!" "Unleash the Casey!" "Make no mistake, should you choose to test my resolve in this matter, you will be looking at an outcome that will have a finality, that is beyound your comprehension. And you will not counting the days or the months or the years, but milleniums in a place with no doors!"

03-21-2010, 01:52 PM	#3
Larry_OHF Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Midlands, South Carolina Age: 48 Posts: 14,759	Re: R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! I admit to not having followed what is going on with WotC for more than a year, ever since the whole spell plague thing and the eradication of the gods. I'm still pissed at that...but maybe it's time for me to take an interest again. Maybe my brooding has gone on long enough. If anything brings me out of it, this might be it. __________________

03-21-2010, 04:21 PM	#4
Timber Loftis 40th Level Warrior Join Date: July 11, 2002 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 11,916	Re: R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! Salvatore + WotC. Horrible writing meets world's worst corporate citizen. It's a match made in.... well, somewhere. __________________

03-23-2010, 07:07 AM	#5
Memnoch Ironworks Moderator Join Date: February 28, 2001 Location: Boston/Sydney Posts: 11,771	Re: R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! I don't know, I just can't get into the new post-Spellplague FR world. It reminds me too much of WoW which I already play. I want the old FR back! __________________

03-23-2010, 08:53 AM	#6
DrowArchmage Mephistopheles Join Date: July 29, 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Age: 33 Posts: 1,400	Re: R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! I am glad that Drizzt is coming back, hopefully the rogue has another run in or two with Jarlaxle, or maybe perhaps another bounty will be put on his head by a different Drow city. Since Menzoberrazan failed and Ched Nasad is destroyed. Maybe they travel to The City of Portals? __________________ "Love is an odd thing, as odd a thing there is" -al'Lan Mandragoran, Last Lord of the Seven Towers

03-24-2010, 08:46 AM	#9
DrowArchmage Mephistopheles Join Date: July 29, 2004 Location: Mt. Pleasant, MI Age: 33 Posts: 1,400	Re: R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! Yet no matter what he may call himself,please remember that he will always be a rogue to some. After all, there are worse labels are there not? I didn't call him a traitor or anything like that. His views are just different. So yes, i used rogue. __________________ "Love is an odd thing, as odd a thing there is" -al'Lan Mandragoran, Last Lord of the Seven Towers

03-24-2010, 03:53 PM	#10
Mouse Ironworks Moderator Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Scotland Posts: 2,788	Re: R.A. Salvatore Announcing a new six-book deal with Wizards of the Coast!!! More Drizzly Turban and the French Cheese woman????? My eyes.........MY EYES!!!!!!!!! __________________ Regards Mouse (Occasional crooner and all round friendly Scottish rodent)

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