The Ruby Guardian: The Scions of Arrabar, Book II [Mass Market Paperback]

Thomas M. Reid (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Scions of Arrabar | Publication Date: November 1, 2004

The second in a trilogy of Forgotten Realms novels from Thomas M. Reid.
This title continues the trilogy exploring the political intrigue of a mercenary society in the Forgotten Realms world. The entire series is authored by R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen author and rising star Thomas M. Reid and features stunning cover art from artist Duane O. Meyers.

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About the Author

Thomas M. Reid held numerous positions with TSR and Wizards of the Coast, Inc., including brand manager for the D&D© brand and creative director for Star Wars© RPGs. His most recent novels were The Sapphire Crescent and R.A. Salvatore's War of the Spider Queen, Book II: Insurrection.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786933828
• ISBN-13: 978-0786933822
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #796,047 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An improving series., January 5, 2005

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Craig (Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ruby Guardian: The Scions of Arrabar, Book II (Mass Market Paperback)

This book is the second title in the "Scions of Arrabar" trilogy, and is an improvement over it's predescessor, "The Sapphire Crescent". The plot revealed in the first book is expanded upon here, and expands onto a larger world stage. As the characters struggle simply to survive, I found my interest growing as their misfortune increased. The rather sad plot device used in the first volume having been done away with, this second book succeeds where the first one failed. A truly solid offering.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Thomas does it again, January 16, 2005

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Laethyn - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Ruby Guardian: The Scions of Arrabar, Book II (Mass Market Paperback)

Thomas does it yet again. What started in the first is continued here. A fantastic tale, great intrigue, memorable characters. Thomas' skill in writing improves with each release of a new novel. Looking forward to book 3 with extreme eagerness. Keep em coming Thomas!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Read, January 31, 2006

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Derek J. Jordan "The Talespinner" (Montgomery, Al) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Ruby Guardian: The Scions of Arrabar, Book II (Mass Market Paperback)

To start off this is the second book in a triliogy set in the Forgotten Realms by Thomas M. Reid called The Scions of Arrabar. The Scions I am guessing are those that are 'heirs' or something of the sort.. and Arrabar is the city they are in.


To tell the true, I can't really remmeber much of the first one because I read it a while back, but this on picked up alright and got me on track about page 60. Vambran his sister Emriana thier aunt Xaphira and Uncle .. as well as the rest of the Matrell family were thrown into turmoil in the first book and the family now ( in this book ) have threats from inside planning to take over the estates. Every family member is at risk and it does not look like any are to make it through.


Also, we are introduced to the Druids and thier leader. Thier cause is to take out all those that would harm the forest, but Vambran has other plans for himself then them killing him. The final take in the book is against the entire city of Arrabar and may take the entire world if nothing is done about it.. but that must be found out in the next book, The Emerald Scepter.


If you enjoy deception and misdirection with family ties then you will enjoy this series.. I have yet to find what the "whole scope" of these books are, but hopefully that will be answered in the final. A die hard fantasy fan, that has read a few Forgotten Realms books will enjoy this, and its not too hard to pick up if not although it is easier.