Crumbling Down

Again, I dream. Irenicus, again, telling me of the death in my blood with which I am already too familiar. “Follow,” he said, and I would receive the gifts of my heritage. And then Imoen was there, standing gagged and bound by his side by ropes of lightning-like magic. They constricted around her, scorching her flesh and slicing into muscle. She whimpered behind the gags and looked at me with such terror.

“Follow,” he said. “If only to protect the weak who fell because of you.”

In the Time of Troubles, the gods walked the earth in mortal form -- among them Bhaal, the Lord of Murder.  To escape the death which he foresaw, he sired mortal progeny:  half-divine children, doomed to be slowly driven mad by the Taint inside them.

Cassandra is one such child.  Hunted by the holy as an abomination and by the evil as a threat, she trusts only one person:  her adopted sister, Imoen.  Raised together in isolation and sharing an extraordinary friendship, they are inseparable.  They would die for each other.  They would kill for each other.

And then came Irenicus.  A cold, calculating mage with a hidden agenda, he performs 'experiments' designed to break body, mind, and soul.  When he kidnaps Imoen, Cassie is faced with her worst nightmare.  She would die for Imoen; even kill for her.  But how far will she go to save her?

Crumbling Down is a fan novelization of the Baldur’s Gate II: Shadows of Amn computer game, based on the Imoen Romance modification by Lord Mirrabbo. 

Updated every Monday. Please read the Fan Fiction Disclaimer.

Crumbling Down - Chapter 1

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: PG-13

Posted on Sunday, 29 March 2009

Cassandra is at last reunited with her sister Imoen. Both of them bear scars from the struggle -- some more visible than others. To make matters worse, the vampiress Bodhi has sentenced them to death in a game of cat and mouse.

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Re: Chapter 1
Posted on Tuesday, 07 April 2009 by Shadowhawke

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I was absolutely swept away by both chapters. It's been a long time since I've read a piece that gave me such a strong sense of character from the get-go - I love how real Cassandra is and how well you write her - it's like she's leapt out of the story in the flesh, along with Imoen. I also love how you took the dream sequence and changed it to reflect an immersive world where the PC doesn't get a box jumping up and showing her the sacrifices she can pick - that was very nicely done.

Basically, Baldur's Gate sagas have been committed to fanfic before, but I can honestly say that yours has an impressive and unique flavour that I'm very happy to read more of. So basically, I can't wait until your next update. ^_^ Thanks for sharing this with us. :D

Re: Chapter 1
Posted on Friday, 10 April 2009 by The Acefes

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I have to say that I am really liking this story so far and I am looking forward to reading the next installment (hopefully on Monday like you said!). Keep up the great work! :)

Re: Crumbling Down - Ch. 1 - "The Hunt"
Posted on Wednesday, 17 November 2010 by Nina

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I'm just playing through the Imoen romance and its so much fun! Too bad you didnt finish this story.

Crumbling Down - Chapter 2

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: PG-13

Posted on Sunday, 12 April 2009

How do you raise a king's ransom in the City of Coin? Take down an illusionist with delusions of grandeur, and reunite a sweet-talking ogre with his -- or her? -- sword.

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Re: Chapter 2
Posted on Saturday, 18 April 2009 by Shadowhawke

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Sorry for being so late in replying. Just wanted to say I like how you have Cassandra and Jaheira so obviously grating against each other - it makes for some fascinating party dynamics. And I loved the realism with which you approached the Circus Tent - for those of us who've played through it so many times, it's hard to roleplay it every time, but you invested the scenes with real freshness and vigour, and that was a joy to read.

Just a little note this time, though - I noticed that your grammar sometimes tripped over a little in this chapter. The main example I can think of is when Cassandra asked "What matter?". Just little things that are easily fixed. :)

But aside from that nitpicking, overall I did enjoy the fresh take on BGII very much, and I can't wait to see more!

Re: Chapter 2
Posted on Monday, 20 April 2009 by Taig

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Good morning! I took a look at the "What matter?" section and it seems grammatical to me. The context is so:

“Halt! This tent has been closed off for your own safety, citizen. The circus is closed until this matter is resolved.”

“What matter, exactly?”

So, what Cassie is asking is "What manner [do you mean / are you talking about]?" Compare: "You can't enter the library until you return the book." "What book?"

I think people are so used to seeing "What [is the] matter?" that you might have mis-read it as a typo for "What is the matter?" instead.

Other readers, did you have problems with this passage as well?

And Shadowhawke, did you notice any other particular grammatical errors? I do proofread, but of course people have a tendancy to read what they expect and not what's actually on the page :)

Just a little note this time, though - I noticed that your grammar sometimes tripped over a little in this chapter. The main example I can think of is when Cassandra asked "What matter?". Just little things that are easily fixed. :)

But aside from that nitpicking, overall I did enjoy the fresh take on BGII very much, and I can't wait to see more!

Re: Chapter 2
Posted on Monday, 27 April 2009 by Edwyn

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Just want to say that I'm really enjoying 'Crumbling Down'. I've always thought that the relationship between the PC & Imoen was one of the most intriguing parts of the BG Series & this story takes that to a whole new level. I especially enjoyed this week's excerpt. Great Stuff !! Anxiously awaiting next week's update. I now actually have a reason to look forward to Mondays. :) Thanks !

Crumbling Down - Chapter 3

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 26 April 2009

Irenicus' ritual has caused some unexpected side effects, and Cassandra quickly discovers that she's not entirely control of her own actions.

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Re: Chapter 3
Posted on Sunday, 03 May 2009 by Shadowhawke

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Hey again TC Dale. :D

Just wanted to say that I enjoyed the realism in your new chapter - I can definitely see Bodhi doing something like that, and it's an intriguing idea I hadn't thought of before, dealing both with the physical necessity of them having to rest after going through so much and also the fact that they're on a time limit. I also loved the fascinating explanation of traps that you had and the interesting character interaction that that discussion provided.

I have to say, I think the only nitpick I have with the chapter was that it was too short. :) In comparison with your other posts, it felt a little abrupt, and so the pacing necessarily suffered. But other than that, I'm definitely looking forwards to the next chapter. :D

Re: Pacing
Posted on Monday, 04 May 2009 by Taig

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Don't forget that most of the time (Chapter 4 excluded) I'm only posting half-chapters at a time, since they're mostly 20+ pages long. So that was only half of Chapter 3 :) The other half is posted today. Chapter 4 is pretty short (15 pages) so will go up in a single block.

Glad you're still enjoying it, and now you see why I call it "realistic fantasy" ;) And in the next part, you get to see that, unlike in the game, armor does not necessary stay intact under magical effects!

Re: Chapter 3
Posted on Monday, 04 May 2009 by Leila

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You definitely have a knack for inducing anxiety! Or maybe that's just me. Although I can't say I really like your PC's personality--I mean I wouldn't like her as a person if I met her--I still like how she's written. I always appreciate realistic personalities (after all, it'd be nigh on impossible to remain passive and unemotional as a Bhaalspawn), and you've fleshed out Imoen a great deal too. I especially liked her explanation of the trap, and Cass's reaction, and Cass actually enjoying becoming the Slayer. Eerie.

Do you plan on going into more detail on Cass's time in Athkatla?

Crumbling Down - Chapter 5

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: PG-13

Posted on Sunday, 17 May 2009

Cassandra and Imoen seek a way out of Spellhold, only to discover that, no matter how bad you think things are, there's always a way to make things worse.

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Re: Chapter 5
Posted on Monday, 25 May 2009 by Shadowhawke

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Sorry for taking so long to comment, I've been trying to catch up on your story in between essay-writing and exam preparation. :) Now, I must apologise if this gets old, but once I again I have to say I love your realism. I've never thought about the practicalities of taking a bath while adventuring, and certainly not while in Spellhold and still afraid for your life. Nice, light chapter that balances out the darkness that went before and the darkness promised by the Underdark, I'm looking forwards to more! ^_^

Crumbling Down - Chapter 6

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 14 June 2009

The Underdark is a dangerous place, but it also has a safe haven: the svirfneblin village of Granitehome. But not everything is as it seems, and some secrets begin to come to light.

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Re: Chapter 6
Posted on Sunday, 07 June 2009 by theacefes

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Long overdue comment.

Good work! I’ve already told you anything constructive I have to say so all I can tell you now is that you suck for making me wait until Monday for the next part! :)

Re: Chapter 6
Posted on Thursday, 18 June 2009 by Shadowhawke

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Hey again, TC Dale :D

Welcome back from your trip, I hope it was a good one. I hope your migraine's gotten better by now as well... I know migraines are terrible, terrible things. :(.

As for your latest chapter, I must say I really enjoyed it ^_^. The in-depth look at Imoen's perspective and her feelings on what Cassandra went through upon discovery of the diary was done delicately and well. I thought Cass' tattoo was a very nice touch that sent shivers down my own spine. The interesting new element to their relationship was also very exciting to see!

As always, loved your character interactions and the life that you breathe into them. Looking forwards to more. :)

Re: Chapter 6
Posted on Friday, 19 June 2009 by Taig

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Hello, hello!

The migraine is indeed gone. It lasted about 24 hours until it finally went away (after much sleeping and some Daflagan Codeine). So, I am a happy person.

Really glad that you're still enjoying the series! I'm looking forward to finishing some new chapters and getting the story nearer to its conclusion. I don't know exactly how long that will be yet, but I'm guessing around 15 chapters. More and more 'original' touches (like the tattoo) come around in future chapters, so I hope you enjoy those, too :)

Crumbling Down - Chapter 8

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 19 July 2009

The death of dear friends drives Cassie further and further into desperation. Her determination to find Imoen is her all-consuming goal... even at the expensive of innocent lives.

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Re: Chapter 8
Posted on Sunday, 24 May 2009 by Vigdis Bhaalsdatter

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I'm really enjoying the story so far. Imoen is very in character: I always imagined she would take care of the PC whenever she could - as it is in your story - instead of just being helpless. I also like how you deal with inconvieniences of an adventurer's life. Most fanfiction writers tend to ignore facts like 'it is impossible to sleep in a platemail' and so on; you include and explain it, which makes the story real. It is great how you go into details of disarming traps or casting spells, too - for the same reason.
I never thought I would like anything about Mondays, but you managed to change my mind about this now - not - so - dreadful day ;) Thanks!

Re: Crumbling Down - Ch. 8 - "Stepping Stones"
Posted on Monday, 11 January 2010 by Lisra

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Hey! I have last read this story in 2006 and Im so happy you continued writing! :)

Crumbling Down - Chapter 9

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 02 August 2009

Life in the Underdark is cruel, brutal, and unforgiving. Cassie's Taint is more than willing to participate, and she discovers that he who fights monsters can all too easily become one.

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Re: Chapter 9
Posted on Sunday, 02 August 2009 by Dench

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This is interesting. I'd thought Phaere's uh... proposed reward for Veldrin's hard work would have been the event to cause tension between Imoen and Veldrin. Your writing is excellent, and I'm looking forward to reading more!

Re: Chapter 9
Posted on Monday, 03 August 2009 by Taig

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Phaere shows up next week ;) I'd give a bit of discussion about Phaere/Veldrin/Imoen, but I'm afraid that'd be give spoilers! I can say that things don't go *quite* the same way as they do in the game...

Re: Chapter 9
Posted on Tuesday, 04 August 2009 by Bly

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Ooh, intrigue! I really enjoyed this chapter, and was also wondering if Phaere's 'reward' would cause tension between Imoen and Cassandra. Needless to say, I'm looking forward to her appearance in part two. For me though, I think the highlight of this chapter was how you've portrayed Cassandra/Veldrin's 'interaction' (? - that isn't the right word, but you get my meaning) with the Taint. I've read a lot of fan fiction in which the Bhaal essence manifests itself in the protagonist by merely turning them into an Emo, so it's refreshing to find a more realistic and unique perspective on things. As always, I'm eagerly awaiting the next chapter :)

Crumbling Down - Chapter 11

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 30 August 2009

Cassandra and Imoen are back on the surface. After so long in chaos and darkness, a calm autumn day is the perfect time to regroup, recover, and confess...

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Re: Chapter 11
Posted on Thursday, 03 September 2009 by Shadowhawke

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Hey TC Dale!

This was a very touching chapter, and I think your pacing worked well given the tension and thriller-ish nature of the last few! I must admit, I was very surprised that Elhan gave in to Imoen like that, and then just up and left them. My impression of him in the game was that he was quite arrogant and suspicious, but perhaps that was just me.

That said, the reconnection with nature, not to mention the development between the siblings themselves, was done very touchingly. I really, really liked Imoen's real expression of concern over who exactly Cassandra was and how far she'd fallen to the Taint, and what followed was beautifully and tenderly done.

In short, I'm looking forwards to your next chapter. :)

Re: Chapter 11
Posted on Thursday, 03 September 2009 by Taig

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Hey there :)

Thanks for the comments! Chapter 11 was a hard one for me, at least the first half. I've re-written it twice entirely, and done edits on it even after it was posted. The love scene I like, but the conversations and tones leading up to it were difficult. I think I finally have it to where I'm happy with it.

Chapter 11 part 2 is coming up on Monday, and after that I have to take a hiatus due to work and my mom and sister coming to Europe for vacation (haven't seen them in over a year!)

I also made a very quick and dirty Photoshop portrait of Imoen, to match the Photoshop portrait of Cassandra, if anyone wants to see it:

Imoen of Candlekeep (and Cassandra of Bhaal)

There might be slightly more to the story of Imoen and Elhan, but we'll save that for when--and if--Imoen ever gives more details ;)

Re: Chapter 11
Posted on Thursday, 03 September 2009 by Miharu

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I surely didn't expect this, you surprised me but in a good way.

I loved how you described all the sex scene, it was intimate and sexy. I'm sure Imoen made Cass very, very happy...

Now, why do I feel like this is the calm before the storm?

Crumbling Down - Chapter 12

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: PG-13

Posted on Sunday, 25 October 2009

The Bhaalspawn sisters return to De'Arnise Keep. For Imoen, it means confronting fears of the future. For Cassandra, it means confronting sins of the past.

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Re: Chapter 12
Posted on Monday, 26 October 2009 by Shadowhawke

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Hi TC Dale! Great to see you back, and great to know that the family visit went so well. :D

This chapter was interesting. Aside from the fact that you captured the grandeur of the Keep wonderfully, Imoen's antics and reactions to it throughout the chapter were very interesting. The part with the wagoneers seemed a little jarring given Cassandra's position, but with Imoen as the instigator it worked. I'll admit I was surprised as well by the revelations of what happened to Nalia and Aerie. You've painted the Majordomo here as a consummate professional, and I think that that played well too.

And with the promise of more development to come, I look forwards to seeing what you have for us next. :)

Re: Chapter 12
Posted on Tuesday, 03 November 2009 by Shadowhawke

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You sure know how to build up an atmosphere. Imoen's nightmare was very interesting... not like any of the other Bhaal dreams we've seen before, but perhaps there's a reason for that. You left us on quite the cliffhanger as well, I noted.

I wish I could leave some constructive criticism for this chapter, but there's really nothing I can think of except for the tiny spelling mistake of 'chiseled' at the end. Both sequences were realistic and flowed smoothly, and your pacing was as sharp as always.

Can't wait to see what you've got next. :)

Re: Chapter 12
Posted on Tuesday, 03 November 2009 by Taig

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Thankees! The typo at the end is corrected (and a grammatical mistake I found on re-reading it). We're entering the final stretches of the story, now that Cassie and Imoen are back on the surface (I'm guessing, very roughly, maybe 17 chapters total). I hope things stay exciting for you!

Crumbling Down - Chapter 13

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: PG-13

Posted on Sunday, 08 November 2009

Cassandra and Imoen return to Athkatla to face Bodhi for a third and final time. They enlist powerful new allies -- but Bodhi has allies of her own.

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Re: Chapter 13
Posted on Wednesday, 11 November 2009 by Nic

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This is a wonderful fic I luv it ^.^ keep going!

Re: Chapter 13
Posted on Saturday, 14 November 2009 by Shadowhawke

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The use of Pincher and his friends to stoke Cassie's Taint was very interesting. The last line of the entire chapter had a poetic simplicity to it as well. I'm looking forwards to the confrontation.

Re: Chapter 13
Posted on Monday, 16 November 2009 by Shadowhawke

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*Whistles*. All right, I thought I'd go the other side of constructive criticism this time and point out the things that really worked well for you. First of all, Alan. Brilliant description; only a few lines of depiction and action, and he was there as a pretty firmly sketched character. Secondly, the get-together at Aran's; it made a lot of sense tactically and politically, and it was both interesting and in character to see Keldorn and Cassandra clashing like that. Thirdly, your portrayal of the Shadow Thieves in all of its breadth was awesome.

A few tiny nitpicks, but mainly to do with spelling again. I think you spelt 'garish' as 'garnish' and Keldorn as 'Keldor' once, but those are pretty inconsequential. Can't wait to see the showdown that will eventuate.

Crumbling Down - Chapter 14

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 06 December 2009

The final showdown with Bodhi. Imoen's soul hangs in the balance, but Bodhi has a personal score to settle and she won't go down without a fight.

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Re: Chapter 14
Posted on Saturday, 05 December 2009 by Shadowhawke

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Wow, you've completely redone the atmosphere of Bodhi's lair. From creepy to downright disturbing and frightening. The memories of Nalia definitely helped with that, as well as the damn cliffhanger at the end. I'm itching to see how you work it out!

Re: Chapter 14
Posted on Monday, 07 December 2009 by Wnaheck

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I have been reading Crumbling Down for a couple of months now and I’ve liked it very much so far. It’s rare to see good fanfics or realistic fantasy. Thank you.

Re: Chapter 14
Posted on Monday, 07 December 2009 by Taig

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Glad you’re enjoying it! And thanks for letting me *know* that you’re enjoying it ;) Feel free to check out my other stories as well — none of them are this god-awful long, but you might find something you like.

Crumbling Down - Chapter 15

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: PG-13

Posted on Thursday, 31 December 2009

With Bodhi dead, only one obstacle stands in the way of Cassandra and Imoen's return to normality: Irenicus. But how do you track down and defeat one of the most powerful mages in Faerun?

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Re: Crumbling Down - Ch. 15 - "Before the Storm"
Posted on Monday, 04 January 2010 by Wnaheck

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Thank you for another chapter and have a good year 2010.

Re: Crumbling Down - Ch. 15 - "Before the Storm"
Posted on Monday, 04 January 2010 by nic

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great chap. like always hope you had a wonderful new year and more to come T.C =)

Feeding the Bard
Posted on Wednesday, 06 January 2010 by Mary Griggs

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I'm really captivated by this story. These are great characters and you've done a really good job of painting their inner thoughts and you have an excellent ear for dialogue.

Thanks for sharing.

Crumbling Down - Chapter 16

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Monday, 18 January 2010

The elven city of Suldanessellar isn't the idyllic paradise it once was. Irenicus has returned to his former home, and he has a score to settle. Taking him down isn't going to be easy... if it's even possible.

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Re: Ch. 16 - "Suldanessellar"
Posted on Wednesday, 20 January 2010 by Lisra

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Still good.. I really resent Elhans attitude. Funny that you always run into these people in Baldur's Gate.. although it is even more apparent in KOTOR2. Anyway, looking forward to more.

Review
Posted on Thursday, 21 January 2010 by Shadowhawke

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Again, I really appreciate the touches of realism that you add to this series. The Prismatic Wall was very interesting, although I must admit I was surprised Irenicus resorted to that rather than the even-harder-to-combat Rhynn Lanthorn defence.

Now, apologies for the nitpicking. I picked up a few spelling mistakes through the chapter:

'The colores (colours) weren't quite the same as the auras of the arcane schools.'

'A slim, green-clad formed emerged out of the still-settling chao(s): an elvan/(elven) man'

'He limped on his left leg..., and there was no way of knowing (how) much of the blood on his uniform was his own.'

More importantly, I like the way you made us both sympathise with the elves as well as get really annoyed at them. You brought both facets out very well. Looking forwards to see how they extend into your future Suldanesselar chapters!

Re: Review
Posted on Thursday, 21 January 2010 by T.C. Dale

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Hi Shadowhawke! Thanks for pointing out the typos -- they're fixed now, so it should flow a little better.

The Prismatic Wall wasn't the original plan, actually. I was going to go with the Rhynn Lanthorn, but then I to the point where I was describing the prismatic wall (originally just a big, jeweled door) and felt that the prismatic wall explanation fit the flow better at the moment. And, I'd neglected to mention the Rynn Lanthorn in earlier chapters (oops). I think it works okay, either way. We'll find out here pretty soon.

You'll get more elven goodness on Monday when the second half of Chapter 16 posts. And we're only 1 or 2 chapters away from the end, so keep reading!

Crumbling Down - Chapter 17

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Wednesday, 10 February 2010

Imoen and Cassandra face down Irenicus. Whether they win or lose will determine not only their fate, but the fate of Suldanessellar itself.

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Review
Posted on Monday, 15 February 2010 by Shadowhawke

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Very nice.

The grim focus on the need for Elhan’s suicidal rush, the physical climb into the tree instead of going through the palace, all really built up the tension to confronting Irenicus. I only really had two picks with this chapter; firstly, although I smiled at seeing Irenicus’ original lines, they seemed to lose a little of their emotional intensity directed at Cassandra as opposed to Ellesime; this is just my own opinion, but a lot of the impact I felt at that scene was the direct confrontation between the two. I felt that if you wanted same level of emotional intensity at Cassandra and Irenicus’ confrontation, it might have been better to focus more on Cassandra and Irenicus’ relationship rather than Irenicus and Ellesime. Just my own personal opinion, of course.

There seemed to be a few more grammatical/spelling mistakes than normal (I’ve PMed you on Spellhold with the ones I saw), but I salute your much darker take on the Tree battle with Irenicus. Getting rid of the sapping parasites and replacing them with tendrils of magic was very interesting. As I’ve said before, your tweaking of the Bhaal powers and your much more in-depth look into magic works amazingly. I can’t wait to see what the effects of the magic on Imoen was, and what happens next.

Crumbling Down - Epilogue

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: G

Posted on Wednesday, 17 February 2010

They say that each end is merely a new beginning. Nowhere is that more true than in Faerun, where mortals and gods alike shape the Realms.

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Re: Epilogue
Posted on Monday, 22 February 2010 by Randir

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I enjoyed this story from the beginning... from Cassie and Imoens darkest times to their most joyful moments!
In the epilogue, i like the involvement of the Seldarine to keep Cassie alive (or revive her). Another great idea in your novel!
Any chance there will be a ToB part of Crumbling Down in the future?
best wishes
Randir

Crumbling Down: TOB
Posted on Monday, 22 February 2010 by T.C. Dale

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Hi Randir! Glad you've enjoyed it. It's been a long, long journey.

I'm afraid there's no plans for a TOB version. The SOA version was already a ton of work and took years to write -- a TOB version would be just as much, and I don't have that kind of energy/inspiration. Also, I think that the SOA side of the story stands very well by itself -- it's a powerful, compact story with a good plot arc and characterization. While I could always extend it, it just feels a little... well, forced. Sure, they still have the struggle against the Five, but Crumbling Down has always been a story about the *characters* and how they feel; TOB is more a story about the wider world and the things beyond Imoen and Cassandra. So I don't think it'd work as well.

But, I am working on another book as well (my first original fantasy novel), so you can always check that out when I start releasing information on it. If you liked Crumbling Down, I think (I hope!) you'll like my original work as well.

Re: Epilogue
Posted on Monday, 22 February 2010 by Randir

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As i said, i loved reading Crumbling Down, so i understand what you mean when you say the story is kinda finished at this point... but i'm sure you know the feeling when finishing a good book: really happy you read it, but at the same time really sad its over. So i hope you see the question about a ToB part as what it was... a desperate attempt to keep the journey alive ;) but on the other hand... Cassie and Im deserve their peace at De'Arnise Keep. And i'm eagerly waiting to play Imoen-ToB Mod anyway ;)

These news about a new, first original novel sound really exciting! I'm looking forward to it! Keep us posted