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SHADOWBORN (Ravenloft Campaign)

SHADOWBORN (Ravenloft Campaign)

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Authors: Carrie A. Bebris, William W. Connors
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Category: Book

List Price: $5.99
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Avg. Customer Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars 10 reviews
Sales Rank: 156380

Media: Mass Market Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 314
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7 x 4.5 x 1

ISBN: 0786907665
EAN: 9780786907663
ASIN: 0786907665

Publication Date: March 17, 1998
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Condition: very minor spine crease Used - Good Default Text

Customer Reviews:   Read 5 more reviews...

4 out of 5 stars A GREAT! Read!!!!!!!!!!   September 23, 2001
 4 out of 4 found this review helpful

Despite the admitted lack of a definate setting as mentioned before this story flowed. It was very nicely paced, and had a good blend of mystery, action, and character development. This is one of the best ravenloft novels I have read thus far, easily beating any of the Strahd novels and even the Deweese Azalin books as well.
Alexi is a knight who is about to become a paladin, joining the Circle of Light, his church's highest honor when he experiences what is called the Darkening. Believing himself to be in disfavor with his god he sets out to avenge his mother's murder. Along the way he is joined by the Paladin that took his place in the Circle, a mysterious cleric, and his brother/squire.
The undead of this book consists mainly of Ghouls, but they are used effectively. This book proves you don't need a Lich or Vampire to scare the reader.
There are surprises contained within, those who live die or even become undead keep the reader ready for anything else to happen. The villain is a little too over the top type of evil SOB, but otherwise this tale was excellent!
By the way, a little spoiler here. . . . .. .Alexi IS a paldin, he is what is called a Lodestone Paladin. I won't tell you what it means, or how he came by this station. But, being that he is not your average Paladin I don't reccommend reading this book to see how a Paladin works in the Ravenloft setting.
I would love to see a sequel to this book!



3 out of 5 stars Confusing Ravenloft concept   September 30, 2000
 9 out of 11 found this review helpful

This book was very confusing in where it was set. I was never really sure that it took place in Ravenloft at all. It could just as easily have been set in any fantasy setting. To me this is what caused it to lose much of its appeal.

I bought this book for the sole purpose of seeing how a paladin would function in Ravenloft, how the mists would react to his presence, how the Lords would deal with him. None of this is ever covered. In fact, the main character never becomes a paladin.

The story was mildly interesting and the authors did have some nice plot twists, but this did not read as a Ravenloft novel.

If you're looking for a good story this worth a try. If you're looking for a good Ravenloft book, look elsewhere.


3 out of 5 stars a much needed paladin   February 24, 2000
 0 out of 2 found this review helpful

the book hooked me right from the first page. the charcters were very interesting and the situation was intriging. unfortunatly the book loses it's momentum towards the end, breaking down into alot of combat, the story seemed to be lost in one battle after another. but having said that i still enjoyed reading it and it gives some interesting ideas. if you are a fan of the ravenloft series then give this one a read.


3 out of 5 stars Started strong but could have finished better   September 13, 1999
 2 out of 4 found this review helpful

Shadowborn started extremly strong, that it had become almost impossible to put down. As the final battle between good and evil drew to its conclusion it seemed that it was just put together to really just end the book. This was one story that if you would love to see a paladin in the Ravenloft setting, it is one that should be read.


4 out of 5 stars Good book   June 13, 1999
 0 out of 1 found this review helpful

The book started out fast for the fist chapter or so and then slowed down until about the tenth chapter. The story had a lot of plot twists. It lacked any real interesting fights, but overall it was a good book.

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