The Diamond by J. Robert King and Ed Greenwood is the ninth and final novella in the Double Diamond Triangle Saga series.
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An epic quest is over... or ist it? Piergeiron, Open Lord of Waterdeep, is dead ... or is he? The search for the abductors of his bride Eidola has finally drawn to a close ... or has it? As the paladins and mercenaries gather in Waterdeep for a solemn ceremony, the last act of this epic adventure is played out against a background of treachery and deceit. And the last surprise will be the greatest of all. "The Diamond" brings to an end the nine-book serial novel published by TSR and set in the exciting world of the "Forgotten Realms." Be sure to look for the other parts in your local bookstore.
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Summary[]
Piergieron is in a coma due to the death of Eidola and thought to be dead. His funeral is interrupted by the return of Kern and Noph, with Trandon and Entreri prisoner. The Blackstaff frees them both while faking their deaths. In the second funeral, Piergieron regains consciousness and is rescued. Miltiades, Belgin, Rings, and Aleena return with Eidola’s soul gem and release her soul from it. At the third funeral, intended to preserve her reputation, the gem releases the soul of Shaleen, Piergieron’s first wife and the basis for Eidola's human form. They are joyfully wed and Noph becomes a Masked Lord of Waterdeep.
Index[]
Characters[]
- Aleena Paladinstar • Artemis Entreri • Becil Boareskyr • Belgin Dree •Bullard Boareskyr • Eidola Boareskyr • Jacob • Kastonoph Nesher • Kern Desanea • Khelben Arunsun • Laskar Nesher • Madeiron Sunderstone • Miltiades • Nargin "Rings" Olnblade • Piergeiron Paladinson • Rulathorn • Shaleen • Simon • Trandon
- Referenced only
- Aetheric III • Azoun Obarskyr IV • Dullasrocks Stinkbreath • Elminster • Halaster Blackcloak • Hammerhead Nailwhacker • Harloon • Hornbeak Goldglimmer
Creatures[]
- basal golem • deep ogre • doppelganger • dwarf • fiend • greater doppelganger • human • horse • medusa • peacock • whale
Locations[]
- Abyss • Palace of Waterdeep • Sea of Swords • Sword Coast • Waterdeep • World Tree
- Referenced only
- Boareskyr Bridge • Cormyr • Doegan • High Forest • Kara-Tur • Sembia • Shadowdale • Shou Lung • Skullport • Undermountain • Utter East
Organizations[]
- Church of Ao • City Watch (Waterdeep) • Lords of Waterdeep • Nesher • Sunderstone (family) • Unseen • War Wizards
Magic[]
- clairaudience/clairvoyance • entangle • girdle of righteousness • haste • lightning bolt • soul gem • stoneskin
- Referenced only
- Bloodforge • fireball
Religions[]
Miscellaneous[]
- Vegetation
- fern • mahogany • oak
- Substances & Materials
- diamond • gold • limestone • marble • plaster • silk • siver • velvet • wax • whalebone • wool
- Referenced only
- brimstone • mortar
- Food & Drink
- beef • biscuit • cheese • pork • sausage • sweetmeats • tea • venison • wine
- Instruments
- drum • glauren • longhorn • trumpet
- Other
- candle • coffin • measuring rod • quill • saddle • stay
- Referenced only
- dice • Time of Troubles
Appendix[]
Notes[]
- ↑ The Abduction, p.6 states that the wedding of Piergeiron the Paladinson and Eidola took place in the Year of the Haunting, 1377 DR. However, that date is implausible. Khelben Arunsun died in 1374 DR as depicted in Blackstaff (novel). Furthermore, Aleena Paladinstar was stated to be gone from Waterdeep by 1372 DR, planeswalking (City of Splendors: Waterdeep). On the other hand, the events of the Descent to Undermountain took place in 1370 DR, during which Aleena was actively banned from adventuring and any danger by her father. In the events of The Paladins, as well as the finale of the DDTS, Aleena took a central role, no longer bound by her father's rules. She later, with all the experience she received from battling the Unseen and hordes of Tanar'ri, felt confident enough to use her magic to traverse the planes. This places DDTS events likely in 1371 DR. This also does not conflict with appearances by Artemis Entreri, and the Neshers.
References[]
- ↑ J. Robert King (February 1998). The Abduction. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 6. ISBN 0-7869-0864-5.