In Sylvan Shadows

by R. A. Salvatore

The Cleric Quintet (2), Forgotten Realms novels (The Cleric Quintet — )

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Cadderly leaves his home at the Edificant Library to aid the elves of Shilmista Forest in an epic battle against evil forces
Cadderly the cleric and his fellow inhabitants of the Edificant Library have vanquished the Chaos Curse that was unleashed upon their home. But their celebrations are cut short when a terrible piece of news arrives at their door: The Curse has spread farther than they could have ever imagined, leaving the rag-tag band of heroes with no choice but to resume their battle show more against its great evil.
Now, Cadderly and his friends must journey to the forest of Shilmista—the homeland of the elves—where an evil collective of wizards named Castle Trinity has waged war. While fighting for his life and the home of his new companions, Cadderly also navigates his new status as priest of the Deneiran order and his new feelings of jealousy for the elven prince Elbereth.
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Really good. Having already read most of the Drizzt books I know where Cadderly, Danica, Ivan and Pikel will eventually end up, so I know they're not going to die. What makes these books even more interesting to me is now seeing the tiny hints of their backstory and history fleshed out. This book did not end as I expected, but it was a good ending. Very enjoyable book.
This isn't quite as strong as the first novel, although the threat increases and the dramatic stakes are raised. Perhaps that's the problem, because I feel like we lose a little of what made these characters special, as the events in their world begin to shape their personalities in new ways. Its not that those ways don't make sense, it's just that I miss the characters we got to know in the first book.
Cadderly continues to battle evil along with his friends. He also continues to try and come to grips with his faith, and the apparent failure of the clerics that lead his monastery. Lots of action and a bit of comedy. Unfortunately, the fact that Cadderly is a cleric, but can't heal, gets to be a bit annoying.
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this book was one of his best works ever. The plot was exiciting and the non stop action was always keeping me on my toes.I:1). the best part was when the trees came to life and helped out all of the elves. But in my opinon the dwarves careied the book it was not funny until the dwarves came in to the book. The way the story was told I felt as if I was whaching the whole thing happening.
Cadderly, el excéntrico clérigo y erudito de la Biblioteca Edificante, ha sobrevivido a su primera aventura, pero la Maldición del Caos es sólo el primero de los planes de conquista del Castillo de la Tríada. Cadderly y sus amigos deben salvar a los habitantes del hermoso bosque de los elfos, Shilmista, donde un nuevo adversario dirige un ejército de monstruos maléficos. Ni siquiera los poderosos amigos de Cadderly pueden evitar que el clérigo tenga que enfrentarse a duras pruebas que forjarán su carácter y demostrarán su valentía.

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R. A. Salvatore was born in Leominster, Massachusetts on January 20, 1959. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Communications and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English from Fitchburg State College in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He began writing seriously in 1982 and became a full-time writer in 1990. His first novel, The Crystal Shard, was show more published in 1988. His other works include The Halfling's Gem; Sojourn; The Legacy; Starless Night; Vector Prime; and The Two Swords. He is also the author of numerous series including The Dark Elf Trilogy; Paths of Darkness; The Hunter's Blades Trilogy; The Cleric Quintet; Saga of the First King; Neverwinter Saga and TheSundering. He made The New York Times Best Seller List with his title's Charon's Claw, Night of the Hunter: Companions Codex, 1, Rise of the King and Vengeance of the Iron Dwarf. (Bowker Author Biography) show less

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Canonical title
In Sylvan Shadows
Original publication date
1992-04
People/Characters
Cadderly; Danica; Ivan Bouldershoulder; Pikel Bouldershoulder
Dedication
To Bryan, Geno, and Caitlin, my three little motivation pills.
First words
Cadderly moved his quill out toward the inkwell, then changed his mind and put the instrument down on his desk.
Last words
(Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Too many questions filled his mind.

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Fantasy, Fiction and Literature
DDC/MDS
813.54Literature & rhetoricAmerican literature in EnglishAmerican fiction in English1900-19991945-1999
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PS3569 .A4625 .I5Language and LiteratureAmerican literatureAmerican literatureIndividual authors1961-
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