The paperback edition of the first book in salvatores classic dark elf tales. Salvatore novel recounts the origins of salvatores signature dark elf character, drizzt. Dec 01, 2005 i hadnt read a book for about 12 years until i got the kindle paperwhite 2 for christmas and i decided to pick up homeland. The dark elf trilogy is a prequel to the icewind dale trilogy by r. Sep 19, 1990 homeland is the first book in the dark elf trilogy written by r. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The legend of drizzt collectors edition, book i containing homeland, exile. Excellently written with lots of unpleasant characters pitted against a single hero in a sinister setting. If the name doesnt ring a bell, he is a drow elf dark elf who are an evil race of elves that live belowground in the underdark. Salvatore is the new york times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including the popular forgotten realms series the legend of drizzt. Salvatore novel that begins the tale of his signature dark elf character, drizzt dourden. Their families are treacherous, led by the females, who are far superior to the males, they worship the spiderqueen lolth. Homeland, exile, and sojourn are chronologically the first adventures of the endearing forgotten realms hero drizzt dourden. While its not the first appearance of drizzt, its the place for new readers to start, because here youll learn of both his origins and his background.
This title kicks off the legend of drizzt series, which will showcase the classic dark elf novels in these new audiobook editions. The dark elf stories are dark, but there is so much hope in them as well, mainly because drizzt has such nobility and an acute moral compass. The dark elf trilogy is a prequel series of books by r. The dark elves thrive in a world that rejects integrity, all except one, that is. All the while, he must watch for signs of pursuitfor the dark elves are not a forgiving race. Hes an avid gamer, father of three, and loyal citizen of red sox nation. First published in 1988 this was to be the book that helped setup and establish salvatores ice wind dale trilogy.
Legend of drizzt audiobooks listen to the full series. The dark elf trilogy is a prequel trilogy before the icewind dale trilogy which salvatore actually wrote first. The original release of this title had the highest debut ever on the new york times best seller list for a salvatore title with wizards of the coast at number four. Salvatore, with the first title released in 1988 that consists of 35 books as of september 2019. This is an excellent book set in the dark underworld of the dark elves or drow. Salvatore unabridged audiobook narrated by victor bevine running time. While its not the first appearance of drizzt, its the place for new. When salvatore wrote the icewind dale trilogy drizzt dourden was a side character, but fans wanted to know more about the dual sword fighting dark elf. This book is a wonderful sequel to homeland adding to the adventure, introducing new characters, and make you feel so much for the character drizzt. It is here that the story of this amazing dark elf truly began. Homeland ra salvatore dark elf trilogy book 1 audiobook no. Some of the forgotten realms novels have been released as audio books.
Creating the world and building the overall tone of the series, this particular book went about introducing the characters. Homeland is the first book of the dark elf trilogy and the truly massive legend of drizzt saga. He being the third born male child and thus due for ritual. Salvatore that describes the life of drizzt dourden, a young dark elf who starts his life in the drow city of menzoberranzan. As cruel as they are beautiful, the drow are infamous for their evil ways, and yet somehow drizzt manages to avoid being corrupted by the depravity he encounters. The collected stories expands upon the epic legend of the dark elf with 12 tales performed by the allstar cast of felicia day, dan harmon, greg grunberg, tom felton, danny pudi, sean astin, melissa rauch, icet, wil wheaton, al yan. Salvatore, narration by victor bevine, published by tsr, and audio done by audible studios. Legend of drizzt book 03 the dark elf trilogy sojourn. Homeland, exile, and sojourn are chronologically the first adventures of the.
I highly recommend you read this along with the dark elf trilogy. The legend of drizzt, book 3 forgotten realmsmass market paperback exile the legend of drizzt mass market paperback the legend of drizzt 25th anniversary edition, book ipaperback. Legend of drizzt book 02 the dark elf trilogy exile. Salvatore novel recounts the origins of salvatores signature dark elf character, drizzt dourden. This is a compilation book that includes salvatores entire dark elf trilogy. But homeland first reveals the startling tale of how this one lone drow walked out of the shadowy depths of the underdark, leaving behind a society of evil and a family who want him dead. Homeland ra salvatore dark elf trilogy book 1 audiobook no ad breaks part 1. Salvatore, the first book in the dark elf trilogy, a prequel to the icewind dale trilogy. The legend of drizzt, book 1 which i had started to read as a kid but i lost interest, so now that im older i decided to give it another chance and im glad i did because the whole read through was packed with enough action, betrayal and even combat to keep my attention.
It also worked on getting the arc right for the series, so that the readers knew what to expect. Homeland is a fantasy novel by american writer by r. The first book in the dark elf trilogy, homeland relates how one dark elf. M4b unabridged the dark elf trilogy is a prequel to the icewind dale trilogy by r. The book takes the reader into menzoberranzan, the drow home city. Salvatore released as audio books icewind dale trilogy 01 the crystal shard icewind dale trilogy 02 streams of silver icewind dale trilogy 03 the halflings gem the dark elf trilogy 01 homeland the dark elf trilogy 02 exile the dark elf trilogy 03 sojourn forgotten realms 01 canticle forgotten. This is the paperback version of the stunning new release of the classic r. Live in world that rejects integrity book 1 dungeons fantasy audiobook. Legend of drizzt book 01 the dark elf trilogy homeland. Jun 23, 2009 drow ranger drizzt dourden, first introduced in the icewind dale trilogy, quickly became one of the fantasy genres standout characters. In part one of the prequel trilogy to salvatores first three books, homeland, drizzt is shown growing up among the society of his people in the subterranean city of menzoberranzan.
Drow ranger drizzt dourden, first introduced in the icewind dale trilogy, quickly became one of the fantasy genres standout characters. Dark elf trilogy, book 1 audible audiobook unabridged r. Jan 01, 1995 this is a compilation book that includes salvatores entire dark elf trilogy. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading homeland the legend of drizzt book 1. This title is the third and final book in the latest trilogy from r. Exiled from his drow homeland of menzoberranzan,drizzt dourden and his magical cat, guenhwyvar, must fight for a new home in the boundless labyrinth. However, the author soon realized how popular the character was, and drizzt became the main character. Live in world that rejects integrity book 1 dungeons. Drizzt dourden, a drow, or dark elf, was originally written as a supporting character in the icewind dale trilogy to wulfgar the barbarian. The whole series is huge and this first book gives you not only a grounding of the central players in the coming trilogy, but also gives dramatic battles and description of things beyond our human experience. It combines the series the dark elf trilogy, the icewind dale trilogy, legacy of. Legend of drizzt book 04 icewind dale trilogy the crystal shard. Hes a hero whos easy to cheer for, but at the same time doesnt feel like an eyerolling beacon of gooddeeddoing. It follows the story of drizzt dourden from the time and circumstances of his birth and his upbringing amongst the drow dark elves.
Set as the first book in the dark elf trilogy and a prequel to the icewind dale trilogy, the story follows drizzt dourden from his time of his birth and his upbringing amonst the dark e. Homeland 1990 homeland follows the story of drizzt from around the time and circumstances of his birth and his upbringing amongst the drow dark elves. Salvatore unabridged audiobook narrated by victor bevine. The legend of drizzt is a series of fantasy novels by r.
By the time a reader is done with the dark elf trilogy, the cold snows of icewind make perfect sense for someone who wants to be left alone most of the time. Although this is not the first book from salvatore that featured drizzt it is the first in the dark elf s time line. Homeland the legend of drizzt book 1 kindle edition by salvatore, r. Homeland published in 1990, homeland follows the story of drizzt from around the time and circumstances of his birth and his upbringing amongst the drow dark elves. Salvatore, which once again features his popular dark elf character drizzt dourden. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial.