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By: Jasca

Jasca — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:14:03 +0000

Some think that Red Seas isn’t as good as lies, but I disagree. The Red Seas Under Red Skies is a bit different kind of book than Lies of Locke Lamora, but it has its own merits. It strengthens the main characters and exploits its “pirate adventure” theme very well.

The world of Locke Lamora itself is, like MkaY said, really inspiring for roleplaying purposes. It has some “dnd” things, like bondmages and their magic, but it has also “grittier” themes, and I think that Lynch finds great midpoint between “adventure mood” and “gritty plotting”.

By: MkaY

MkaY — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:47:48 +0000

I’ve just picked up the second book and so far it has been all good.

Matt, I cannot help it, but after I finished the first I was so ready to create a city-campaign with lots of criminals and decent amount of intrigue. Definitely worth reading also for the inspiration purposes like you said!

By: Matt M

Matt M — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 07:40:32 +0000

I recently picked it up, after several recommendations, and had much the same reaction. Gritty, violent, dark, witty and clever, full of passion, danger and excitement.

And so then I read the second book. And I was just as impressed. All the panache and charm of the first one, only with the added benefits of piracy added to the mix.

Other than being damn good reads, the Gentleman Bastard books can provide inspiration for intrigues and criminals in your campaigns, for anything from D&D to 7th Sea to Star Wars.