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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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

*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.

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Crumbling Down

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 29 March 2009

A Fan Novelization of Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn based on Lord Mirrabbo's Imoen Romance

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Crumbling Down - Chapter 10

Genre: Fantasy, Fan Fiction |

Rating: R

Posted on Sunday, 16 August 2009

Cassandra's increasing instability derails their plans and forces an unexpected escape. But eluding an army of drow and an angry dragon is easier said than done... and only one sister makes it to the surface.

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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

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

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

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?

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