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| series | |cover_artist = Alan Pollack | ||
|inter_artist = <small>(cartography)</small> Dennis Kauth | |||
| publisher = | |series = [[Greyhawk Classics]] | ||
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|first published = November 2001 | |||
| pages = | |pages = 310 | ||
| isbn = | |isbn = 0-7869-1881-0 | ||
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'''''Keep on the Borderlands''''' is a 2001 fantasy novel by [[Ru Emerson]], set in the | |||
'''''Keep on the Borderlands''''' is a 2001 fantasy novel by [[Ru Emerson]], set in the {{smallcaps|[[World of Greyhawk]]}}™, and based on ''Dungeons & Dragons'', specifically the adventure B2 ''[[The Keep on the Borderlands]]''.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.blackgate.com/2011/09/25/the-seven-greyhawk-classics-of-the-ancient-world/ | title=The Seven Greyhawk Classics of the Ancient World – Black Gate | date=25 September 2011 }}</ref> | |||
==Plot summary== | ==Plot summary== | ||
The main characters are predominantly human or [[Elf | The main characters are predominantly human or [[Elf|elven]], leaving out [[halfling]]s and [[Dwarf|dwarves]]. Eddis, a female mercenary, is the primary protagonist and point of view character. The novel is set in the World of Greyhawk with references to its location.<ref>Emerson, Ru (2001). ''Keep on the Borderlands''. Wizards of the Coast. {{ISBN|0-7869-1881-0}}.</ref> | ||
==Development== | ==Development== | ||
In November 2001, [[Wizards of the Coast]] published ''Keep on the Borderlands'', a novelization by Ru Emerson for the [[Greyhawk#Classics | In November 2001, [[Wizards of the Coast]] published ''Keep on the Borderlands'', a novelization by Ru Emerson for the [[Greyhawk#Classics series|Greyhawk Classics series]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wizards.com/catalog/product.asp?WTC21881 |title=WotC Product Library: Keep on the Borderlands |publisher=wizards.com |date= |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20011204224138/http://www.wizards.com/catalog/product.asp?WTC21881 |archive-date=December 4, 2001 }}</ref> | ||
==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
James T. Voelpel for mania.com comments: "With ''Keep on the Borderlands'', what you see is what you get, and what you get is pulp fantasy. That being said, it is decent pulp fantasy, with Emerson giving us a steady flow of adventure and conflict, monsters and magic. The characters are somewhat one-dimensional, but more fleshed out than what this genre is used to. In keeping with the Wizards of the Coast "Greyhawk" series, the book feels more like an adventure | James T. Voelpel for mania.com comments: "With ''Keep on the Borderlands'', what you see is what you get, and what you get is pulp fantasy. That being said, it is decent pulp fantasy, with Emerson giving us a steady flow of adventure and conflict, monsters and magic. The characters are somewhat one-dimensional, but more fleshed out than what this genre is used to. In keeping with the Wizards of the Coast "Greyhawk" series, the book feels more like an adventure than a novel. For fans of this type of writing, this is what they want—less talk more magic. ''Keep on the Borderlands'' delivers what it promises—action and adventure, with better than average character development and motivation. Sure, this is not Tolkien or even Eddings, but if this type of fantasy is your forte, give it a chance."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.mania.com/keep-borderlands_article_33864.html |title=Keep on the Borderlands |accessdate=2014-03-19 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131105224530/http://www.mania.com/keep-borderlands_article_33864.html |archivedate=2013-11-05 }}</ref> | ||
==References== | == References == | ||
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[[Category: | [[Category:Novels]] | ||
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| Cover of the first edition | |
| Type: | Novel |
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| Author(s): | Ru Emerson |
| Cover Artist(s): | Alan Pollack |
| Interior Artist(s): | (cartography) Dennis Kauth |
| Series: | Greyhawk Classics |
| Publisher: | WotC |
| First Published: | November 2001 |
| Pages: | 310 |
| ISBN: | 0-7869-1881-0 |
Keep on the Borderlands is a 2001 fantasy novel by Ru Emerson, set in the World of Greyhawk™, and based on Dungeons & Dragons, specifically the adventure B2 The Keep on the Borderlands.[1]
Plot summary
The main characters are predominantly human or elven, leaving out halflings and dwarves. Eddis, a female mercenary, is the primary protagonist and point of view character. The novel is set in the World of Greyhawk with references to its location.[2]
Development
In November 2001, Wizards of the Coast published Keep on the Borderlands, a novelization by Ru Emerson for the Greyhawk Classics series.[3]
Reception
James T. Voelpel for mania.com comments: "With Keep on the Borderlands, what you see is what you get, and what you get is pulp fantasy. That being said, it is decent pulp fantasy, with Emerson giving us a steady flow of adventure and conflict, monsters and magic. The characters are somewhat one-dimensional, but more fleshed out than what this genre is used to. In keeping with the Wizards of the Coast "Greyhawk" series, the book feels more like an adventure than a novel. For fans of this type of writing, this is what they want—less talk more magic. Keep on the Borderlands delivers what it promises—action and adventure, with better than average character development and motivation. Sure, this is not Tolkien or even Eddings, but if this type of fantasy is your forte, give it a chance."[4]
References
Notes
Citations
- ↑ The Seven Greyhawk Classics of the Ancient World – Black Gate , 25 September 2011.
- ↑ Emerson, Ru (2001). Keep on the Borderlands. Wizards of the Coast. ISBN 0-7869-1881-0.
- ↑ WotC Product Library: Keep on the Borderlands. wizards.com.
- ↑ Keep on the Borderlands. Archived from the original on 2013-11-05. Retrieved on 2014-03-19.
Bibliography
Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index
The Encyclopedia Greyhawkania Index (EGI) is based on previous work of Jason Zavoda through '08, continued by numerous other fans. The EGI article has a list of sources, product names, abbreviations, and a link to the full, downloadable index.
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