Here you will find the latest news in the world of Raymond E. Feist. It maybe the title of the next book, a new release or even a new project, but it could also be an update on an existing project. What ever it is though, we hope to present it to you as soon as we are aware of it. If you know something we don't, that relates to Raymond E. Feist, and believe it should be here, then please contact us.
Thu Mar 26th, 2009
Raymond E. Feist talks about Rides a Dread Legion on Youtube
Ray today informed the Feistfans-l mailing list of a short video he did for HarperCollins UK, whilst he was recently in the UK on tour. The video is available via Youtube, but for you convenience we include the video here in the Interviews section under Raymond E Feist - Rides a Dread Legion (Harper Collins).
Thu Mar 26th, 2009
Crydee Quiz status
We are pleased to announce that the various Crydee Quiz has now been taken over 13000 times since it started towards the end of last year. We hope that those who have taken one of the Quiz, have enjoyed the challenge. In time we plan to provide a greater variety of question sets, and possibly a score table.
Mon Mar 23rd, 2009
As always in the Publishing world, things are moving, the last title didn't last long. Here is the latest update from Ray.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 23 March 2009 21:18:43
Unless something else comes up, it's now. . . .
Best, R.E.F.
Over the next few days we will be updating the site content to reflect the change.
Mon Mar 23rd, 2009
At the Gates of Chaos - Was Return of a Demon King
Ray has informed us today that the official title for book 2 of the Demonwar Saga, formerly refered to as Return of a Demon King, has now been changed to At the Gates of Chaos.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 23 March 2009 19:02:29
John, et. al.
The new book's title is now officially At The Gates of Chaos.
Best, R.E.F.
Over the next few days we will be updating the site content to reflect the change.
Sat Mar 21st, 2009
Return of a Demon King - Update
In response to a question about the current status of Return of a Demon King, which was raised by our webmaster on the Feistfans-l Mailing list today, Ray gave the following answer.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 21 March 2009
Waiting for final notes and then one last rewrite, probably no more than three or four days. BTW, expect a title change; no one likes Return of the Demon King, including me.
Then on to A Kingdom Besieged.
Best, R.E.F.
So it would appear we could be seeing a new title for the book, watch this space.
Mon Mar 2nd, 2009
Dutch cover for Rides a Dread Legion
Many thanks to Daniël for giving us the heads up on the cover for the Dutch release fo Rides a Dread legion - Het Legioen van de Angst. Full details of the release on 1st May 2009 can be found in the publication Publication Information.
Sun Mar 1st, 2009
Rides a Dread Legion - Australia Out Now
Rides a Dread Legion has already been seen in the wild in Australia, which coincides with the official release date in Australia of the 1st of March 2009 and not the 5th as we have it displayed in our banner. This was confirmed to us by Harper Collins Australian Publicity department a few days ago.
Tue Feb 17th, 2009
Magician Riftwar Comic Book Coming Soon
The long awaited return of the Comic Book that was first anounced here at Crydee back in October 2008 (See this article), is finally due to make its appearance on 27th May 2009. We have added the information we have to the Comic Book Publication Information, and you can find the synopsis under Magician Riftwar.
Sun Feb 15th, 2009
Return of a Demon King Submited
Ray just posted the following to the Feistfans-l in reference to Return of the Demon King, the second book of the Demonwar Saga, which is due for release in 2010.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 15 February 2009
For those who seem to care about such details, the book was submitted to HC on Friday.
Best, R.E.F.
So there you have it, all you have to do now is wait...
Tue Jan 20th, 2009
Portuguese deal for Magician
We received word today from António Vilaça Pacheco, Editor at Grupo Saída de Emergência in Portugal, that they have closed a deal to publish Magician. Full details will follow as soon as they are known.
Mon Jan 19th, 2009
Sweden - Flight of the Nighthawks
The Swedish publisher Damm Förlag AB, has announced that it will be releasing Raymond E. Feists Natthökarnas flykt (Flight of the Nighthawks), book 1 of Bärare av ondska (The Darkwar Saga) on the 5th of March 2009. read all about it in the Publication Information. Here is a taster for the cover.
Mon Jan 19th, 2009
Magician: Riftwar - Comic Book
In response to a question by our webmaster on the Feistfans-l Mailing list. about the current status of the continuation of Magician: Apprentice, under the title Magician: Riftwar, Raymond E. Feist responded with the following.
From: Raymond E. Feist
Date: 19 January 2009
I was under the impression last I talked abut this stuff that they'd be soliciting their accounts in January, and well, it's January. So . . . ? Still, I know it's in the pipe and we signed the deal for Master so they'll be doing that as well.
Best, R.E.F.
So it looks for the moment that there ia a delay in publication. As soon as we have any further details, we will provide an update.
Mon Jan 12th, 2009
Serpentwar Saga - Covers Facelift The Netherlands
Mynx, one of Raymond E. Feists publishers in the Netherlands, has given The Serpentwar Saga (De boeken van de Slangenoorlog), a facelift. Nice dark green covers, with golden motif, they are due for release on the 1st of February 2009, find out full details in the Publication Information section, but for now here are the covers.
De schaduw van een Duistere Koningin
De macht van een koopmansprins
De Razernij Van een Demonenkoning
De Scherven Van Een Verbrijzelde Kroon
Mon Jan 12th, 2009
Wrath of a Mad God - Germany
The cover for upcoming release of Raymond E. Feists, Der verrückte Gott (Wrath of a Mad God) from Germany has been revealed. Read more about the title in the Publication Information.
Tue Jan 6th, 2009
Midkemia Online New Years Update
The following update on Midkemia Online, giving the current status of the project, has been received today from Jeremy Saunders, President of Iron Realms Entertainment.
The holidays and new year have been hectic and full of activity at Midkemia Online! At the last update, we opened our doors briefly to players to explore the racial introductions, which was a resounding success and one we hope you thoroughly enjoyed as much as we did!
The Rogue class is now nearing completion, with Rogues specializing in fencing with a rapier, and the use of a poniard in their off-hand. They also rely heavily on guile and subterfuge, preferring to strike with speed and surprise attacks instead of brute force. Code development has begun on Priests as well, utilizing a magical warhammer as seen in Silverthorn to strike at their enemies and build up the faith that is used to fuel their offensive and healing prayers. The healing and support prayers of Priests are certain to make them an invaluable asset to any group. Additionally, Priests may evote themselves to one of the Gods of Midkemia, entering into their Holy Order and gaining special powers and abilities known only to the followers of that God. The Gods themselves remain aloof and distant, and their followers may be divided into separate and opposing factions with their own dogma and competing ideals on the faith, serving to highlight both conflict between the Gods and strife between various cultures (a native of the Kingdom and one of Great Kesh might have very different ideas about the same God, after all!).
The creative among us are rejoicing as work on item crafting has also been undertaken, aiming to provide our players with the maximum tools at their disposal to design and craft their own weapons, armor and clothing that provide unique and unequaled bonuses which are certain to be sought after by all. Each player may own their own personal tome of designs so they can record and share their unique creations with others. But beware! For enterprising thieves (especially notorious in Krondor) may attempt to pilfer a design and sell it on the black market to the highest bidder.
Additionally, our website is coming along very nicely, and we hope to have that up and running in the coming months, slowly releasing new content as it becomes available.
JT O'Loughlin
Lead producer Midkemia Online.
