This is an overview and opinion piece on the novelisation of the baldur s gate game. Except for the title and a few of the character s names, baldur s gate by philip athans is barely recognizable as being a novel based on the best selling game. People who have been interested in, and are, might also recognize him from his howto book cowritten with the great r. Shadow thieves, vampires, ninjas, and rockworms run rampant on the sword coast in the actionpacked novelization of the baldurs gate ii computer game from bioware and interplay. Ii by philip athans 2000, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. The baldur s gate series are some of my alltime favorite video games, so i was pleasantly surprised when i found out that there was a trilogy of books based on them. Fantasy fiction fantastic fiction forgotten realms imaginary place infobuy.
Books by philip athans authors like philip athans what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. He is well known for writing the novelizations of the computer games, baldurs gate and baldurs gate ii. A novelization mass market paperback july 1, 1999 by philip athans author. Sabotage in the iron mines of the sword coast is pushing powerful nations towards a bloody war, as a young mercenary gets closer to discovering an unimaginable secret. He wrote a number of forgotten realms books such as lies of the light in 2006 and realms of war in 2008. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Baldurs gate 1999 by philip athans baldurs gate ii 2000 by philip athans baldurs gate ii.
Under no circumstances should you read baldurs gate. The novels are based on the storylines of the computer game series. Author needs to seriously play through the game before attempting to recreate the story in novel form. As a writer who is about to complete a similar novel. As the disciples of bhaal, the god of murder, grow in numbers and in strength, abdel and his allies must stop the fanatical horde from. The followup novel to the bestselling computer game baldur s gate the heroes of baldur s gate set off on another actionpacked adventure in this followup novel, based on baldur s gate ii, the sequel to the recordsetting computer rpg from black isle and interplay as the disciples of bhaal, the god of murder, grow in numbers and in strength, abdel and his allies must stop the fanatical. Baldurs gate trilogy novels forgotten realms wiki fandom. Philip athans athans, philip used books, rare books and new books find all books by philip athans and compare prices find signed collectible books by philip athans. What could philip athans have done to make this a more enjoyable book for you. They follow the bare basics of the original stories, but, as novels with linear and not very complex. Computer tiein novels by philip athans 1 edition first published in 2000 download daisy. The first two novels are written by philip athans, editor of the forgotten realms novel line, and the third by drew karpyshyn.
The followup novel to the bestselling computer game, baldur s gate. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The blood of the god of murder runs through his children, and bad blood attracts bad people. Baldur s gate a novelization by philip athans brand new. Jan 01, 2000 in the second installment of novelisations of the popular baldur s gate series of computer roleplaying games, abdel adrian and his companions face the powerful and evil wizard irenicus, who plans to use abdel and his cursed blood as tools in his plans for revenge. See all books authored by philip athans, including annihilation, and baldurs gate, and more on. Salvatore himself the guide to writing fantasy and sciencefiction. Athans knows anything about baldur s gate and if he bothered at all. Evil gods, giant spiders, murderous doppelgangers, flesheating ghouls, and wicked zhentarim come to life in the actionpacked novelization of the baldur s. The fifth title in the new york timesbestselling saga of civil war and chaos in the darkest part of the forgotten realms setting quenthel baenre and her band of dark elves embark on a journey. In the dark, night alleys of baldur s gate, abdel and jaheira snuck around heading for the ducal palace. Fantastic fiction fantasy fiction forgotten realms imaginary place fantasy games. Baldurs gate is a novel written by philip athans in june 1999, based on the role playing video game baldurs gate. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
The followup novel to the bestselling computer game baldur s gate. She referenced the book a few times and recommended it, so i wrote down the title and bought a copy almost immediately after getting home. Philip athans the disciples of the god of murder want to bring him back in this novelization of the computer game called baldur s gate ii. Computer tiein novels by athans, philip and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Go search your store deals store gift cards sell help. The heroes of baldurs gate set off on another actionpacked adventure in this followup novel, based on baldurs gate ii, the sequel to the recordsetting computer rpg from black isle and interplay. Are there any novels about the baldurs gate series. You just start wondering, what more tremendous revelations will you find in this book, if mr. Buy baldur s gate by philip athans online at alibris. Author needs to seriously play through the game before attempting to. The story seems to be completely made up and does not follow the story what so ever. Angelo felt uneasy when sarevok claimed that when he is named grand duke, there will be no more amnian cutthroats to threaten baldur s gate, he will kill every man, woman and child in amn to make sure of it. Jul 18, 2010 discover book depository s huge selection of philip athans books online.
The heroes of baldur s gate set off on another actionpacked adventure in this followup novel, based on baldur s gate ii, the sequel to the recordsetting computer rpg from black isl. Baldurs gate 2 a forgotten realms novel by philip athans proofed by. The followup novel to the bestselling computer game baldurs gate. All novel series from the same author are listed either in the order of release, our recommended reading order, or grouped together by theme. Baldur s gate by philip athans 1999, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. Evil gods, giant spiders, murderous doppelgangers, flesheating ghouls, and wicked zhentarim come to life in the actionpacked novelization of the baldur s gate computer game form bioware and interplay. Baldur s gate by philip athans, july 1, 1999, wizards of the coast edition, mass market paperback in english first edition. Baldur s gate is a novel written by philip athans in june 1999, based on the roleplaying video game baldur s gate plot summary. Baldurs gate has the best plot of any game ive ever played and this book does it no justice.
I began reading this book with a very open mind, knowing that the story would in no way be the same as my own adventure through the game baldur s gate. Athans grew up reading marvel comics and starlog magazines, and watching star trek. Remake a fanmade remake called baldur s gate reloaded was released as mod for neverwinter nights 2 in june 20. Evil gods, giant spiders, murderous doppelgangers, flesheating ghouls, and wicked zhentarim come to life in the actionpacked novelization of the baldurs gate computer game form bioware and. Baldur s gate a novelization athans, philip acceptable book 0 mass market p. Podcast for kids nfb radio 101 sermon podcast pauping off all steak no sizzle podcast church of the oranges daily chapel spring 2012. Someone is sabotaging the iron mines of the sword coast, pushing powerful realms toward a bloody war, and a young mercenary toward an. I began reading this book with a very open mind, knowing that the story would in no way be the same as my own adventure through the game baldurs gate. It was authored by philip athans and published in 1999. Book depository books with free delivery worldwide. Books go search countdown to black friday sale christmas shop vouchers. Therefore, i was wondering if there are any novels or stories out there besides the ingame books that provide a full and comprehensive story of the world of baldur s gate. Baldur s gate a novelization by philip athans isbn.
A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. The baldur s gate trilogy are the novelizations of the baldur s gate computer game series. As the disciples of bhaal, the god of murder, grow in numbers and in strength. Baldurs gate by philip athans goodreads share book. Shadow thieves, vampires, ninjas, and rockworms run rampant on the sword coast in the actionpacked novelization of the baldur s gate ii computer game from bioware and interplay. It follows the narrative of the criticallyheralded roleplaying game from bioware and black isle studios with a generic protagonist and a host of familiar characters lifted direct from the games roster. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This one is so bad, that at some moment reading it actually gets funny. His most recent works are the three novels in the watercourse trilogy. Buy a cheap copy of baldur s gate book by philip athans. The baldurs gate trilogy are the novelizations of the baldurs gate computer game series. Forgotten realms books page 33 sorcerer s place brings your our favourites in association with. Except for the title and a few of the characters names, baldurs gate by philip athans is barely recognizable as being a novel based on the best selling game. Wizards of the coast published a novelization of this game in 1999, written by forgotten realms series editor philip athans.
A retrospective by philip athans, about the universally reviled baldur s gate novels. Philip athans was born in 1964 in rochester, new york, but was raised in chicago. However, this book didnt live up to my expectations. The author rushes through the main plotline, leaving out loads of characters and events and all the side questsplots. A novelization athans philip for sale gaming rigs in stock. The papers of this book made it reflective when scanned. A retrospective by philip athans, about the universally. Athans, philip baldurs gate i pdf free download epdf. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. I am honestly unsure whether to rate this a one or three. Baldurs gate, book 1 by philip athans book cover, description, publication history.
And yet, on some level, i actually kind of enjoy it simply because it is so hilariously bad. Whisper of waves by philip athans and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A fanservice nightmare with weak characters that are but a shade of their true selves in the games, and weak conflicts that deviate from the story. Annihilation book 5 of the war of the spider queen series a forgotten realms novel. Fans of forgotten realms and baldurs gate will recognize him from his novels.
Books by philip athans authors like philip athans what. The heroes of baldur s gate set off on another actionpacked adventure in this followup novel, based on baldur s gate ii, the sequel to the recordsetting computer rpg from black isle and interplay. Evil gods, giant spiders, murderous doppelgangers, flesheating ghouls, and. Philip athans books list of books by author philip athans. Baldur s gate a novelization by athans, philip, good book.
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