This book was written in a time before cell phones were everywhere, it has the s attitude and culture that I miss and strives for bigger ideas of feminist equality, valuing racial diversity, lifelong learning, etc. I first came across Elminster in the Dragon magazine years ago.ĭec 27, Jesse rated it liked it Shelves: Mkaing of El is always great. Jul 23, Jennifer Melzer rated it it was ok. So maybe it’s not the books fault, it’s just not my cup of tea. Now she’s on the run from half of the evil sorcerers in the land, not to mention their relentless minions. Elminster: The Making of a Mageīut this one is makinh weak. Him denying it doesn’t necessarily makes it true. So, possibly my unfamiliarit Finally finished.

I kind of even enjoyed some of the parts when he is a thief. El is the only one in there, and so far he’s 16 at the point I am in the story he is not great. I’m reading it, and it’s boring me Play still continues in this long-running og, and Ed also keeps busy producing Realmslore for various TSR publications. Seriously, either Ed Greenwood has way too much time on his hands, or people will simply read anything. Additionally, in true Greenwood fashion, he is completely willing to tackle gender and sex issues. Then El was turned into a woman and I kind of lost it. In this sense, it’s almost like a compile of short stories about the same character and put in a linier order From the back cover: He would treat his subjects well and despite the land being ruled by a monarchy, people enjoyed freedom particularly merchants. The Making of a Mage (Forgotten Realms : Elminster, book 1) by Ed Greenwood He hastily transferred his tankard out of the way, feeling a stirring in him. It has been a fleeting debate wether I should rate this book 2 or 3 stars. Paul Kemp has a series of sword and sorcery novels set in his own universe – the Egil and Nix novels. The action is not well described Submit a new text post. But I found it entertaining to read and it gave me insight on how Greenwood envisioned the FR. I loved it when I first read it as a teenager. Paciencia, hay que poseerla para no precipitarse en las acciones y todo acabe en fracaso debido a la impulsividad y falta de conocimiento o experiencia. Currently resides in an old farmhouse in the countryside of Ontario, Canada. A young shepherd boy, Elminster, vows revenge on the dragon-riding mage-lord who murders his family and destroys his village, and pursues careers as a.įeb 18, Brian Turner rated it did not like it Shelves: So when I heard about these books, I was excited. In ancient days, sorcerers sought to learn the One True Spell that would give them power over all the world and. (hardcover) P (paperback) Elminster: The Making of a Mage Basic Information Author(s) Ed Greenwood Publisher TSR, Inc.

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