The Moonshae Trilogy

	The Moonshae Trilogy ''The Moonshae Trilogy'' is a series of novels by Douglas Niles, set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. ''Darkwalker on Moonshae'', the first novel in the series, was the very first Forgotten Realms novel ever published. Plot summary ''The Moonshae Trilogy'' takes place on the Moonshae Isles, and involves a young prince on his way to unite all the people on the islands. Novels * ''Darkwalker on Moonshae'' (paperback, May 1987, ; paperback re-issue, October 2004, ) * ''Black Wizards'' (paperback, April 1988, ; paperback re-issue, November 2004, ) * ''Darkwell Darkwell is a gothic metal band from Innsbruck, Austria. Formed in 1999 by bassist Roland Wurzer and guitarist Roman Wienicke. Soon after formation, they signed with Napalm Records and released their first album, ''Suspiria'', in 2000. Before th ...'' (paperback, February 1989, ; paperback re-issue, December 2004, ) Reviews ''Backstab'' #6 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Moonshae Trilogy Fantasy novel series For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR:* [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Douglas Niles Douglas Niles (born December 1, 1954, in Brookfield, Wisconsin) is a fantasy author and game designer. Niles was one of the creators of the Dragonlance world and the author of the first three Forgotten Realms novels, the ''Star Frontiers'' space opera setting and the ''Top Secret (role-playing game), Top Secret S/I'' espionage role-playing game. Early life and education Niles was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin, a suburb of Milwaukee, and his family moved to Nashotah, Wisconsin, Nashotah, a small town to the north, when he was twelve years old. Niles developed an interest in heroic fantasy, as well as wargaming, and began writing short stories and making short films in high school. Niles attended the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh, where he majored in speech and minored in English. While there, he met Chris Schroeder, whom he married three years later. After graduation, Niles began teaching Speech and English at Clinton High School (Clinton, Wisc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Forgotten Realms ''Forgotten Realms'' is a campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories. Several years later, Greenwood brought the setting to publication for the ''D&D'' game as a series of magazine articles, and the first Realms game products were released in 1987. Role-playing game products have been produced for the setting ever since, as have various licensed products including novels, role-playing video game adaptations (including the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game to use graphics), comic books, and an upcoming film. Forgotten Realms is a fantasy world setting, described as a world of strange lands, dangerous creatures, and mighty deities, where magic and supernatural phenomena are quite real. The premise is that, long ago, planet Earth and the world of the For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Darkwalker On Moonshae ''Darkwalker on Moonshae'' is a fantasy novel by Douglas Niles and the first novel written for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Published originally as a standalone novel, it is also the first part of '' The Moonshae Trilogy''. Major characters The Earthmother - the goddess venerated by the Ffolk, the native human inhabitants of the islands. Kazgoroth, the Beast - the ancient enemy of the Earthmother, come to walk the Moonshae Isles to banish her from her domain. Tristan Kendrick - a prince and heir of the kingdom of Corwell, on the Moonshae island of Gwynneth. Deemed immature and irresponsible by his father. Robyn - a ward to the king of Corwell, Tristan's childhood friend, and now - his love interest, and druid of great potential. Plot summary The novel and its trilogy use the Moonshae Isles as its setting. Kazgoroth, the Beast, has come into the world to destroy the power of the Earthmother. Changing its shape a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Moonshae Isles ''Forgotten Realms'' is a campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' (''D&D'') fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories. Several years later, Greenwood brought the setting to publication for the ''D&D'' game as a series of magazine articles, and the first Realms game products were released in 1987. Role-playing game products have been produced for the setting ever since, as have various licensed products including novels, role-playing video game adaptations (including the first massively multiplayer online role-playing game to use graphics), comic books, and an upcoming film. Forgotten Realms is a fantasy world setting, described as a world of strange lands, dangerous creatures, and mighty deities, where magic and supernatural phenomena are quite real. The premise is that, long ago, planet Earth and the world of the For ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Black Wizards ''Black Wizards'' is a fantasy novel by Douglas Niles that was published by TSR in 1988. Plot summary ''Black Wizards'' is the second book in The Moonshae Trilogy, and continues to follow the adventures of Tristan Kendrick and his allies. The High King of Ffolk has fallen under the enchantments of seven evil wizards. Kendrick must raise an army to fight to forces of evil and claim his place on the throne as the King of the Isles. Publication history TSR released Forgotten Realms, the new campaign setting for '' Dungeons & Dragons'', in 1987, and provided various marketing and promotional crossovers, including several lines of paperback novels. The first of these was the three books of the Moonshae Trilogy by Douglas Niles: ''Darkwalker on Moonshae ''Darkwalker on Moonshae'' is a fantasy novel by Douglas Niles and the first novel written for the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Published originally as a standalone no ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
	Darkwell (novel) Darkwell is a gothic metal band from Innsbruck, Austria. Formed in 1999 by bassist Roland Wurzer and guitarist Roman Wienicke; Wurzer is the sole founding member still active with the group. Soon after formation, they signed with Napalm Records and released their first album, ''Suspiria'', in 2000. Before the release of ''Conflict of Interest'' in 2002 they toured across Europe with Tristania, The Sins of Thy Beloved, Graveworm, and Vintersorg. Supporting their second full-length album, ''Metatron'', they again toured across Europe, with Atrocity, Leaves' Eyes, and Battlelore. Line-up Current line-up * Alexandra Pittracher - vocals * Mathias Nussbaum - guitar * Moritz Neuner - drums * Raphael Lepuschitz - keyboard * Roland Wurzer - bass guitar Former members * Stephanie Luzie (Meier) - vocals * Christian Filip - keyboard * Roman Wienicke - guitar (Founding member) Discography Studio albums ''Suspiria'' (2000) ''Metatron'' (2004) ''Moloch'' (2016) EPs ''Confli ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]
picture info	Fantasy Novel Series Fantasy is a genre of speculative fiction involving magical elements, typically set in a fictional universe and sometimes inspired by mythology and folklore. Its roots are in oral traditions, which then became fantasy literature and drama. From the twentieth century, it has expanded further into various media, including film, television, graphic novels, manga, animations and video games. Fantasy is distinguished from the genres of science fiction and horror by the respective absence of scientific or macabre themes, although these genres overlap. In popular culture, the fantasy genre predominantly features settings that emulate Earth, but with a sense of otherness. In its broadest sense, however, fantasy consists of works by many writers, artists, filmmakers, and musicians from ancient myths and legends to many recent and popular works. Traits Most fantasy uses magic or other supernatural elements as a main plot element, theme, or setting. Magic, magic practitioners ( so ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu]