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I would like something to read that is all about the world of the Forgotten Realms. Dragonlance has a nice one called Dragonlance Campaign Setting (3.5) that covers a whole wide range of information. (I ordered a print on demand copy from DriveThruRPG for me and my brother) . What's the Forgotten Realms equivalent of it? I like the Grand History of the Forgotten Realms and will probably buy the physical someday. But I would like something more detailed. Bonus points if I can get a print on demand copy of it especially if I can't find a used copy.

Yesterday through DriveThruRPG I bought a reprint of the Dragonlance Campaign Setting. (which I forgot that they even did reprints). Currently browsing through other settings from Forgotten Realms to Dragonlance. I don't know much about Mystara and I didn't think much about it till I saw ExistsExamined video on the setting. And he mentioned the previous advanced technology world that existed in the world. Which sold me as I always like that concept. What's a good lore book that's detailed about the world?

I was looking at the History of Middle Earth volumes and thought "man imagine being able to teach a course on Middle Earth with these huge gigantic books" Which led to me asking how I would teach a class all about Middle Earth.

Now the most obvious is to just read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings all semester. But then we'll be missing out on the History of Middle Earth and The Silmarillion. So what if we start with The Silmarillion. With the help of the History of Middle Earth (the 12 volumes) to fill in any gaps or answer questions.

I believe there are already Tolkien classes ? But definitely not in my university! :(

So if you had the chance how would you set up your course? With lessons and homework and tests.

I was looking at the History of Middle Earth volumes and thought "man imagine being able to teach a course on Middle Earth with these huge gigantic books" Which led to me asking how I would teach a class all about Middle Earth.

Now the most obvious is to just read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings all semester. But then we'll be missing out on the History of Middle Earth and The Silmarillion. So what if we start with The Silmarillion. With the help of the History of Middle Earth (the 12 volumes) to fill in any gaps or answer questions.

I believe there are already Tolkien classes ? But definitely not in my university! :(

So if you had the chance how would you set up your course? With lessons and homework and tests.

I was looking at the History of Middle Earth volumes and thought "man imagine being able to teach a course on Middle Earth with these huge gigantic books" Which led to me asking how I would teach a class all about Middle Earth.

Now the most obvious is to just read The Hobbit and Lord of the Rings all semester. But then we'll be missing out on the History of Middle Earth and The Silmarillion. So what if we start with The Silmarillion. With the help of the History of Middle Earth (the 12 volumes) to fill in any gaps or answer questions.

I believe there are already Tolkien classes ? But definitely not in my university! :(

Soif you had the chance how would you set up your course? With lessons and homework and tests.

After watching the Odyssey I've been in a mood to read epics that are based on ancient civilizations. Greece, Rome, Japan, China, etc.

I found some on my own :

Gates of Fire

Lords of the Bow

The Ten Thousand

The Blood of the Gods

Any others? And do you recommend these? Magic can exist. Or something akin to Stiger's Tigers where the Roman Legion is transported to a fantasy world.

The Blood Of The Spear/Starbinder by Mark Timmony Review

A mix of Wheel of Time and Cycle of Fire by Janny Wurts.

3,000 years ago a group of Summoners helped bring the Void to the world of Athmay. Bringing in daemons and starting the War of the Summoners. In the modern era, the world of yesterday is gone. Broken. Lost.

This book may not be to everyone's taste. I feel people will compare it too much to other iconic series. But I want you to take the chance and try it for yourself. It has the merit to become its own thing like Bound and the Broken.

This is your classic fantasy, prophecies, a broken world, and a dark one. But a more modern take. Kaiel and Darien are brothers who recently lost their mother. Kaiel is a warrior while Darien is an apprentice mage. (not the term they used but easier for the review). Betrayed during Kaiel's last test to become a famous Deamon Hunter comes back home into a complicated mess. After being attacked by an undead creature the brothers are forced on the run. Accompanied by a ragtag group of people they are heading to their destinies. For bad or worse.

I loved this book it felt like reading Eye of the World again. I love the characters even if many times I got annoyed at them. But they are young so their actions are understandable. I can't wait to see how they develop in later books. As they grow and become more mature. Every character has the opportunity to become their own thing. So I can't wait to see especially regarding Kaiel and his best friend.

What stands out to me is the world building. It's such an alien world with so many races. And we only saw a glimpse of the world. The history is vast and so much of the past is lost. We have that ancient civilization that no one remembers enough of it. So it has become myth and legend. An Age of Glory.

Starbinder :

This is a prequel novella which focuses on a young girl and her encounter with a creature of the dark. It takes place 500 years after the Sundering. And I recommend reading this after Blood of the Spear. It's a short novella but really enjoyable and adds to the lore.

Basically the title, just want a comprehensive reading material to learn the history of Warhammer. Thank You!

I'm talking more in the terms of a history book about the world and creations. With new revelations that weren't known before etc..

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I personally would like one for Forgotten Realms and Warhammer Old World. Even though you can technically count the sourcebooks as history books. But I would like a straightforward book that's 1k pages long 🤣

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Others because I'm biased but I would love one for the Echoes Saga by Philip Quaintrell. Everything that encompasses the world of Verda as there is so much new information being added. Especially with the latest A Time of Dragons book.

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A Malazan book can probably be used as a weapon.

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