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Post by Shire Hobbit on May 20, 2007 19:17:38 GMT -5
Couple of things:
I'm hoping to create a definitive reference for the peoples and places in ruin mist. Sort of an "unauthorized atlas/nomenclature".
I was reading about the influences for the names used. Says from slavic, Japanese/Korean, Native American like the languages used in the book.
The slavic origins in names are easy enough to spot but the spelling is troublesome like with Br'yan. I believe the "ya" is the slavic Ya character but in the people/places it says proper elvish spelling is Br'-än.
Any help with the names would be cool. I know "Krasnyj" translates to the river's color, the red of the muds in the river.
Shire Hobbit
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Jul 20, 2007 19:33:41 GMT -5
Thanks for the info trancemist. Sounds like it might be interesting for the littlest ones.
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Jun 23, 2007 10:48:11 GMT -5
BUGS ;D
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Jun 12, 2007 12:42:00 GMT -5
I hope not!!
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Post by Shire Hobbit on May 17, 2007 17:22:33 GMT -5
The books are out now, and I must say they are nicely done. Not that I'd expect any less from RS.
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Aug 22, 2007 13:55:50 GMT -5
The world is magical and rich with depth. The many realms are well thought out and brought to life with care.
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Mar 9, 2007 11:16:18 GMT -5
In science fiction, there are many wonderful universes as the technology to travel to the stars exists in these stories. In fantasy it seems to me many writers create unique fantasy worlds but few writers create fantasy universes. Robert Stanek is a rare exception. His worlds of Ruin Mist are well envisioned.
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Aug 12, 2007 12:52:52 GMT -5
Good themes, yes, and good stories.
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Jul 24, 2007 13:49:18 GMT -5
Yes, he's also a gifted storyteller and that combination of good writing and good storytelling ability is what sets him apart. As an example, I enjoyed reading the latest Harry Potter. Rowling has proven herself a good storyteller, but she's not necessarily a good writer.
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Jul 20, 2007 19:37:34 GMT -5
Definitely great books trancemist!! RS is definitely the most successful indie press author I know of.
The graphic novel insert is 8 pages of the battle at Quashan'.
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Post by Shire Hobbit on Jul 7, 2007 21:40:23 GMT -5
The new coves are pretty good. I like that its almost a mini poster in size. What did you think of the graphic novel insertion?
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Post by Shire Hobbit on May 12, 2007 18:10:35 GMT -5
So true, a fantastic edition of a fantastic book.
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