SHADOWBORN (Ravenloft Campaign) [Mass Market Paperback]

Carrie A. Bebris (Author), William W. Connors (Author)

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 314 pages
• Publisher: Wizards of the Coast (March 17, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0786907665
• ISBN-13: 978-0786907663
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,289,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Confusing Ravenloft concept, September 29, 2000

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Rick Douglas Janssen (Lake Zurich, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: SHADOWBORN (Ravenloft Campaign) (Mass Market Paperback)

This book was very confusing in where it was set. I was never really sure that it took place in Ravenloft at all. It could just as easily have been set in any fantasy setting. To me this is what caused it to lose much of its appeal.

I bought this book for the sole purpose of seeing how a paladin would function in Ravenloft, how the mists would react to his presence, how the Lords would deal with him. None of this is ever covered. In fact, the main character never becomes a paladin.

The story was mildly interesting and the authors did have some nice plot twists, but this did not read as a Ravenloft novel.

If you're looking for a good story this worth a try. If you're looking for a good Ravenloft book, look elsewhere.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A GREAT! Read!!!!!!!!!!, September 23, 2001

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carrie johnson (Eastliverpool, ohio USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: SHADOWBORN (Ravenloft Campaign) (Mass Market Paperback)

Despite the admitted lack of a definate setting as mentioned before this story flowed. It was very nicely paced, and had a good blend of mystery, action, and character development. This is one of the best ravenloft novels I have read thus far, easily beating any of the Strahd novels and even the Deweese Azalin books as well.
Alexi is a knight who is about to become a paladin, joining the Circle of Light, his church's highest honor when he experiences what is called the Darkening. Believing himself to be in disfavor with his god he sets out to avenge his mother's murder. Along the way he is joined by the Paladin that took his place in the Circle, a mysterious cleric, and his brother/squire.
The undead of this book consists mainly of Ghouls, but they are used effectively. This book proves you don't need a Lich or Vampire to scare the reader.
There are surprises contained within, those who live die or even become undead keep the reader ready for anything else to happen. The villain is a little too over the top type of evil SOB, but otherwise this tale was excellent!
By the way, a little spoiler here. . . . .. .Alexi IS a paldin, he is what is called a Lodestone Paladin. I won't tell you what it means, or how he came by this station. But, being that he is not your average Paladin I don't reccommend reading this book to see how a Paladin works in the Ravenloft setting.
I would love to see a sequel to this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of my personal favorites of the Ravenloft series!, June 6, 1999

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This review is from: SHADOWBORN (Ravenloft Campaign) (Mass Market Paperback)

I've read all of the Ravenloft Novels, and enjoy them thoroughly. Shadowborn however, was very unique to the others. It takes a Holy Knight, and puts him against seemingly weak, and easy opposition: Ghouls. However, the rich background, and constant plot twists turn this foe into an army of despair, and when backed with the many woe's subjagated to Alexi, turns Shadowborn into a very suspenseful novel. The chapters with Ebonbane's thoughts are great! They show modernism from the likes of the early twentieth century. My only problem with this novel is, that I didn't feel it was connected to Ravenloft in a real way. The macabre setting definateley existed, but something else set it apart, in it's own world. But, overall this is a great book, and one I would suggest to any fantasy, or horror lovers, not just the "Dungeons and Dragons" fans!