The Cleric Quintet
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The Cleric Quintet is a series of five novels set in the Forgotten Realms
universe around the Snowflake Mountains. They are written by R. A. Salvatore and follow the story of Cadderly Bonaduce, a scholar-cleric, as he attempts to stop the "Chaos Curse" unleashed upon the world. It is also a spiritual journey for Cadderly, where he begins to see things in a new light and becomes closer to his god.
Recurring characters in this series include Cadderly, Danica Maupoissant, the dwarven brothers Ivan and Pikel Bouldershoulder and Shayleigh, an elf maiden of Shilmista Forest.
, but it rejected due to changes in Dungeons & Dragons
2nd Edition, where the class of monks was absent. Mary Kirchoff
proposed that the protagonist should be a cleric. Salvatore invented a concept of spiritual journey for his character, who initially treats his religion as just a lifestyle, but gradually becomes more tied to his god, Deneir.
Other characters
Cadderly, scholar-priest of the Edificant Library, leads the combined forces of Caradoon and Shilmista forest against Castle Trinity, stronghold of his enemy Aballister. But another mission calls him on a journey leading into the past.
A past he could just as soon forget."
A weary Cadderly makes his way back to the Edificant Library, where he can begin to rebuild his shattered life. But the Chaos Curse has one last surprise for him.
If he fails to meet the challenge, his beloved Danica will be lost to him forever."
Forgotten Realms
The Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories...
universe around the Snowflake Mountains. They are written by R. A. Salvatore and follow the story of Cadderly Bonaduce, a scholar-cleric, as he attempts to stop the "Chaos Curse" unleashed upon the world. It is also a spiritual journey for Cadderly, where he begins to see things in a new light and becomes closer to his god.
Recurring characters in this series include Cadderly, Danica Maupoissant, the dwarven brothers Ivan and Pikel Bouldershoulder and Shayleigh, an elf maiden of Shilmista Forest.
Creation
The character of Cadderly was created specially for Cleric Quintet, after six Drizzt books were completed - as Salvatore wrote in his introduction, "We were done with Drizzt. Or at least, we thought we were". The new protagonist was originally planned to be a monkMonk (Dungeons & Dragons)
The monk is a playable character class in most editions of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. A D&D monk is a fantasy martial artist, specializing in unarmed combat.-Dungeons & Dragons :...
, but it rejected due to changes in Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons is a fantasy role-playing game originally designed by Gary Gygax and Dave Arneson, and first published in 1974 by Tactical Studies Rules, Inc. . The game has been published by Wizards of the Coast since 1997...
2nd Edition, where the class of monks was absent. Mary Kirchoff
Mary Kirchoff
Mary L. Kirchoff is an American writer. She is the author of more than ten published works, including the Dragonlance novels Kendermore, Wanderlust , Flint, the King , The Black Wing, and the Defenders of Magic trilogy...
proposed that the protagonist should be a cleric. Salvatore invented a concept of spiritual journey for his character, who initially treats his religion as just a lifestyle, but gradually becomes more tied to his god, Deneir.
| The Cleric Quintet | Title | Fictional Date | Author | Original Publishing | Current Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Book 1 | Canticle | 1361 DR | R.A. Salvatore | October 1991 | Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games... |
| Book 2 | In Sylvan Shadows | 1361 DR | R.A. Salvatore | April 1992 | Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games... |
| Book 3 | Night Masks | 1361 DR | R.A. Salvatore | August 1992 | Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games... |
| Book 4 | The Fallen Fortress | 1361-1362 DR | R.A. Salvatore | June 1993 | Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games... |
| Book 5 | The Chaos Curse | 1362 DR | R.A. Salvatore | June 1994 | Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast Wizards of the Coast is an American publisher of games, primarily based on fantasy and science fiction themes, and formerly an operator of retail stores for games... |
Plot
The evil wizard Aballister has spent two years collecting and brewing a potion of power, as told to him by the imp, Druzil, sent by the Goddess of Poison, Talona. When he reveals it to his evil fellowship at the hidden stronghold Castle Trinity, the priest Barjin takes control of it and sets off to the major stronghold of the Snowflake Mountains — the Edificant Library. He finds an innocent, intelligent, and young, low-ranking priest, to open the potion, the Chaos Curse, which makes all who breathe it lose self-control. Cadderly must fight a memory-blocking spell in order to lift the curse and save the Library.Characters
Main characters- Cadderly Bonaduce; (Human Cleric Male)
- Aballister BonaduceAballister BonaduceAballister Bonaduce is a fictional character from the Forgotten Realms fictional world of the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. He is the creation of author R.A. Salvatore.-Biography:...
; (Human Wizard Male) - Druzil; (Imp Male)
- Barjin; (Human Cleric Male)
- Ivan Bouldershoulder; (Dwarf Male)
- Pikel Bouldershoulder; (Dwarf Male)
- Newander; (Human Druid Male)
- Danica Maupoissant; (Human Monk Female)
Other characters
- Kierkan Rufo; (Human Male)
- Dorigen Kel Lamond; (Human Wizard Female)
- Chaunticleer; (Human Male)
- Dean Thobicus; (Human Male)
- Headmistress Pertelope; (Human Female)
- Prince Khalif; (Human Male) (As a Mummy)
- Mullivy; (Human Male)
- Histra; (Human Female)
- Vicero Belago; (Human Male)
- Headmaster Avery Schell; (Human Male)
- Arcite; (Human Druid Male)
- Cleo; (Human Druid Male)
- Shannon; (Human Druid Female) (Mentioned only)
- Ragnor; (Human Male)
- Haverly; (Human Memale)
- Percival; (Squirrel Male)
- Elbereth; (Wild Elf Male) (Epilogue only)
Plot
"Cadderly must leave his home to combat the evil unleashed by the Chaos Curse. To counter Castle Trinity's plans for conquest, the cleric and his friends enter the beautiful forest of Shilmista. But among the trees and glades of the forest, Cadderly must battle a monstrous evil."Plot
"Caradoon, city of shadows, city of assassins. Through its dark streets flit the killers of the Night Masks, led by the thin, sinister killer known as Ghost. In the city's evil alleyways Cadderly, struggling against the horrible Chaos Curse, must fight an additional battle against sudden, silent death."Plot
"The war rages on.Cadderly, scholar-priest of the Edificant Library, leads the combined forces of Caradoon and Shilmista forest against Castle Trinity, stronghold of his enemy Aballister. But another mission calls him on a journey leading into the past.
A past he could just as soon forget."
Plot
"The quest is over. The hero returns home.A weary Cadderly makes his way back to the Edificant Library, where he can begin to rebuild his shattered life. But the Chaos Curse has one last surprise for him.
If he fails to meet the challenge, his beloved Danica will be lost to him forever."