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4.0 out of 5 stars
Enjoyable, Dark fantasy novel, 27 Aug 2005
This review is from: Knight of the Black Rose (Dragonlance: The Terror of Lord Soth) (Mass Market Paperback)
Set in the Ravenloft fantasy horror realm, this novel charts Soth's capture by the mists during his frenzied pursuit of Caradoc.
Soth ends up in Barovia where its evil lord Strahd tries to use him as a pawn, this rapidly turns to mutual respect once Strahd re-evaluates Soth's credentials. This novel has some excellent interaction between these two undead powers.
We also learn of Azrael's descent into lycanhtropy and I particularly enjoyed the way in which the werebadger turns the tables on his would be executioners when they attempt to hang him high. Aswell, as the sombre dwarf, Soth is also accompanied by the mysterious gypsy girl Magda, whilst seeking a return route back to Krynn.
The novel ends the way in which it commenced with Soth pursuing his former senescal, Caradoc. As Soth throttles the last gasp of breath out of Caradoc, the mists arise. Rather than a return to Krynn, Soth is doomed to an eternal existence in a hellish realm that the mists have melded around him- Sithicus. This novel would probably have benefitted from a few more action sequences, nonetheless, this a good blend of Fantasy and Horror.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Clash of the Titans, 26 Oct 1998
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This review is from: Knight of the Black Rose (Dragonlance: The Terror of Lord Soth) (Mass Market Paperback)
Lord Soth is utterly ruthless. Strahd is powerful. Together these two tear up Ravenloft.
I thought this was good character developement for Soth. In the Dragonlance Saga Soth was a bit tame. But his wrath is unleashed here.
The ending is great.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Supreme Soth, 8 Feb 2009
This review is from: Knight of the Black Rose (Dragonlance: The Terror of Lord Soth) (Mass Market Paperback)
This is a D&D favorite of mine. For those who are well into the Dragonlance campaign and love the world of Krynn (and/or of Ravenloft), this book is a must-read. It follows lord Soth from Kitiara's death in the Tower of High Sorcery in Palanthas. Unable to redeem himself in any way, Soth is soon caught up in events even he cannot control. Through this book you will get to know the real Lord Soth, giving you a sense of both revulsion and pity for the death knight. James Lowder is a great fantasy writer, I rate him alongside Paul Kemp as the best TSR/WotC authors.
Soth meets Strahd! ....Just read it!
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