Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:17:32 -0600 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/ PostNuke Powered Site en-us http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/images/logo.gif http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/ rivka@councilofelrond.com http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article351.html Realms of War, the newest Forgotten Realms anthology, has hit the bookshelves. Tying in with Paul S. Kemp's Twilight War Trilogy, Realms of War contains short stories by R.A. Salvatore, Paul S. Kemp, Ed Greenwood, and Elaine Cunningham, among others. Thu, 10 Jan 2008 19:17:32 -0600 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article350.html You may now reach this site by using the following domain name: http://www.lavendereyes.net. For those that still prefer the old subdomain of http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com, it will continue to work. Sat, 05 Jan 2008 13:29:37 -0600 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article349.html Devil's Due Publishing has posted details of the third and final issue of their adaptation of The Halfling's Gem. The two covers can be seen here and here. DDP has also announced details of a hardback omnibus edition of the comic book version of The Dark Elf Trilogy. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:41:18 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article348.html Wizards of the Coast has posted a preview of the D&D Miniatures: Legend of Drizzt scenario pack. The limited edition pack includes miniatures of Drizzt, Wulfgar and Icingdeath. Tue, 02 Oct 2007 00:38:34 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article347.html Grand History of the Realms was released today. According to the publishers, the hardback book aims to "chronicle the history of the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, presenting a detailed timeline". Although Drizzt Do'Urden graces the cover, the exclusive short story by R.A. Salvatore, reputed to be included, failed to make it into the final issue (no matter what Amazon says). Tue, 18 Sep 2007 17:14:14 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article346.html Kirkus Reviews has posted a review of R.A. Salvatore's The Orc King, considering that the book "marks the continuation of Salvatore's maturation as a writer, introducing more complex themes into a frequently black-and-white fantasy landscape" while "retaining a healthy dose of his patented vividly frenetic action sequences". Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:14:04 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article345.html Neth Space has posted a mixed, spoiler-free review of R.A. Salvatore's The Orc King. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:11:22 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article344.html Borders has interviewed R.A. Salvatore about his upcoming Transitions trilogy, with the author promising that readers can "expect a wild journey of three separate adventures, and at the end of the ride, they will look back and say 'wow' as they truly realize and digest the changes that have come into the lives of Drizzt and his companions". Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:09:36 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article343.html Wizards of the Coast has posted a sample chapter of R.A. Salvatore's The Orc King, the first book in the Transitions trilogy. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:08:05 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article342.html Wizards of the Coast has released some wallpapers promoting Lisa Smedman's Storm of the Dead, the second book in the Lady Penitent trilogy, a spin-off of R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen series. Thu, 13 Sep 2007 16:05:08 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article341.html The current issue of Publishers Weekly carries a review of R.A. Salvatore's The Orc King, saying that the first book in the Transitions trilogy 'mixes neatly choreographed battles with philosophical musings from self-styled "renegade soul" Drizzt, lending a little depth to an otherwise straightforward hack-and-slash adventure.' Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:47:33 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article340.html Devil's Due Publishing has posted a five-page preview of the first part of their comic book adaptation of R.A. Salvatore's The Halfling's Gem. The first issue of the three-part adaptation is currently in the stores. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:41:53 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article339.html The hardback edition of the comic book adaptation of R.A. Salvatore's Streams of Silver is available to pre-order. It is due for release in November, although the trade paperback edition was released earlier this month. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:38:01 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article338.html Fantasy Hotlist is offering the chance to win one of five copies of R.A. Salvatore's The Orc King. For further details, click here. Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:25:30 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article337.html RASalvatore.com has posted provisional details of the promotional book tour for The Orc King. Fans are advised to "check back often for additions, cancellations or changes to the book tour schedule". Fri, 31 Aug 2007 00:22:17 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article336.html Alongside other Forgotten Realms writers, R.A. Salvatore will be contributing a short story to Realms of War. It is an anthology that ties-in with Paul S. Kemp's Twilight War trilogy and is due for release in January 2008. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 17:41:34 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article335.html WotC has posted a sample chapter of Paul S. Kemp's Shadowstorm, the second book in his Twilight War trilogy. This book is due for release August 28. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 12:40:14 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article334.html WotC has posted a sample chapter of Lisa Smedman's Storm of the Dead. It is the second book in the Lady Penitent trilogy, a spin-off of R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen series, and is due for release on the 28th of August. Tue, 31 Jul 2007 10:49:43 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article333.html The e-signing for Forgotten Realms: The Orc King is currently taking place at RASalvatore.com. An e-signing allows fans who can't attend R.A. Salvatore's book-signing tour to obtain a signed or personalised copy of his latest novel. Sun, 29 Jul 2007 17:00:57 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article332.html R.A. Salvatore will be appearing at this year's San Diego Comic-Con, an annual multi-genre fan convention. On July the 27th, Salvatore, along with Jacqueline Carey, Harry Turtledove and other fantasy and sci-fi authors, will be taking part in a seminar called She/He Who Understands History Gets to Rewrite It. The panel will discuss how an "appreciation of world history and modern events as well as mythology influences and colours their worlds of fantasy, science fiction, and alternate realities." Devil's Due Publishing, who produce the Legend of Drizzt comic book series, will be exhibitors at the convention. Fri, 13 Jul 2007 15:44:06 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article331.html To commemorate the 20th anniverasy of the publication of The Crystal Shard, the first book in what became the The Legend of Drizzt series, 2008 will see the publication of new hardback omnibus editions: Legend of Drizzt: Collector's Edition, Book I, which will include the novels Homeland, Exile and Sojourn, and Legend of Drizzt: Collector's Edition, Book II, which will feature The Crystal Shard, Streams of Silver and The Halfling's Gem. Retailers are currently taking pre-orders for the new hardback editions of the twelfth and thirteenth books in R.A. Salvatore's Legend of Drizzt series, The Spine of the World and The Sea of Swords. Each book will feature new cover art and new introductions. Sun, 08 Jul 2007 15:06:00 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article330.html WotC has posted a photo gallery of Night Below, its latest D&D: Miniatures expansion pack. It is due for release on the 17th of July and features D&D monsters and characters, including Wulfgar from the Legend of Drizzt series. Sat, 30 Jun 2007 15:09:53 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article329.html Do you wish you had more themes to choose from on this site? Have you always wanted to try making your own? Do you want your own avatar pool so you don't have to share your avatar with other people? Do you wish you had a way to help your favorite Drizzt site? Lavender Eyes is implementing a special donation policy, in which those who donate $15 for the year will be given special privileges including the ability to make their own themes, and the site rank of Harper. To learn more about this, please click here. If you have any questions about the new policy, please feel free to ask in this forum thread. Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:08:54 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article328.html Here and here are a couple of sneak peeks at the D&D Miniatures figurine of Drizzt, which goes on sale in September as part of the D&D Icons: Legend of Drizzt Scenario Pack. For further info on the Wulfgar mini, click here. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:50:16 -0500 http://lavendereyes.rivkashome.com/Article327.html Ten Ton Hammer, a website dedicated to video games, has posted an in-depth, three-page interview with R.A. Salvatore. Sun, 17 Jun 2007 13:47:59 -0500