''Servant of the Shard'' was originally the third book in
R.A. Salvatore's ''
Paths of Darkness'' book series. It was also made the first book of the trilogy ''
The Sellswords
''The Sellswords'' is a trilogy of fantasy novels written by R. A. Salvatore, whose related works include ''The Legend of Drizzt'' series and ''The Hunter's Blades Trilogy''. It contains three books, ''Servant of the Shard'' (also the third book ...
''. In this novel,
Artemis Entreri acquires
Charon's Claw.
Plot summary
After regaining his confidence and will to live (lost in Paths of Darkness, when
Drizzt Do'Urden
Drizzt Do'Urden () is a fictional character appearing in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' fantasy role-playing game. Drizzt was created by author R. A. Salvatore as a supporting character in the '' Icewind D ...
seemed to have died without being defeated fairly by Artemis, thus apparently taking from him the ability to prove to himself that he was a better fighter),
Artemis Entreri finds himself allied with the mercenary
Jarlaxle as the drow's tie to the surface world. Caught in the plans of Jarlaxle's band,
Bregan D'aerthe, Artemis finds himself back in
Calimport, the city in which he became known as one of the greatest assassins in
Faerûn. Without many ties to the city after spending his time in captivity to the drow, Entreri must once again make his name known while trying to survive against the guilds of Calimport and Jarlaxle's lieutenants, Berg'inyon Baenre,
Raiguy Bondalek, and
Kimmuriel Oblodra. At the same time Jarlaxle succumbs to the mental intrusions of the crystal shard,
Crenshinibon, as it pushes Jarlaxle to fulfill his unending ambitions. This is also the third novel in the ''
Paths of Darkness'' series.
Reception
''Servant of the Shard'' reached 14 on
''The New York Times'' bestseller list on November 19, 2000.
References
2000 American novels
Forgotten Realms novels
Novels by R. A. Salvatore
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