The Forgotten Realms: Elminster in Myth Drannor

TSR Incorporated : Renton, Washington, 1997. Hardcover. Fine/No Jacket. The Forgotten Realms: Elminster in Myth Drannorby Ed GreenwoodPublished by TSR Incorporated, Renton, Washington 1997, ISBN#: 0786906618, Hard bound, Almost New/Mint- condition (this is a new book except there is no jacket). This is the sequel to the best-selling "Elminster: The Making of a Mage". Traveling overland to Cormanthor, the young Elminster journeys to the legendary elven city to learn their ways and magics. But he finds more than the academic treasures: political intrigue and otherworldly spell-craft abound in the land that is to become the legendary city of Myth Drannor.This is the adventures of the cantankerous, ages-old wizard in his younger days, as he continues his quest to do Mystra's bidding, taking him to the ancient Elven city of lore. Many know him as Elminster the Old Mage, Mystra's chosen ~ a cantankerous, age-old wizard with the powers to destroy worlds but the will to delight children with magic. He seems to have been an old wizard forever, but once he was a strapping young adventurer who explored the mysteries that eluded other mortals of Faer�m. "Thrust it was that Elminster was guided to Cormanthor�" So concluded the first chronicles of Elminster's early years, Elminster: The Making of a Mage. In this sequel, the reader journeys with him as a young man as he continues his quest to do Mystra's bidding. His journey will take him to the legendary city of Elven lore, the place the reader now knows as Myth Drannor. Bards, learned scholars, and simple wayfarers such as yourselves have awaited this tale of mystery, magic and wonderment. Behold! from the creator of the fabled FORGOTTEN REALMS world, comes Elminster In Myth Drannor!It is the time of the great elven city of Cormanthor. when the Heartlands are home to barbarians, wicked dragons rule the skies, and the elven people trust no one. Wizards and warriors alike threaten their civilization in vain, arrogant, and ignorant quests for glory. Thus it was that Elminster was guided to Cormanthor, the Towers of Song, where Eltargrim was Coronal. There he dwelt for twelve summers and more, studying with many mighty mages, learning to feel magic and know how it could be bent and directed to his will.... It is recorded that when the Mythal was laid, and Cormantor became Myth Drannor, Elminster was among those who devised and spun that mighty magic. A young shepherd boy, Elminster vows revenge on the dragon-riding mage-lord who murders his family and destroys his village, and pursues careers as a brigand, thief, and priest before he discovers the sorcerous power that can turn the mage-lords' magic against them. The book is approximately 5 7/8 A X 8 3/4 inches in size and contains 345 pages. Another copy of the book is currently offered on the Internet at RKC Books for $22. For more info about this other book, Visit:Book Web SiteBuyer pays minimal shipping - US Post Office Media Mail unless specified otherwise. If you have any questions please send me an email. Thanks for looking!