paizo.com Recent Reviews of Pathfinder Tales: Nightbladepaizo.com Recent Reviews of Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade2022-12-01T06:03:29Z2022-12-01T06:03:29ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade: Good (but not as good as Nightglass) (4 stars)Jhaemanhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2022-03-14T01:48:28Z<p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>NO SPOILERS</p>
<p><b><i>Nightblade</b></i> is a standalone sequel to Liane Merciel’s earlier Pathfinder Tales book (<i>Nightglass</i>) and continues the story of Isiem, a wizard-priest of Zon-Kuthon who has rebelled against his faith and home country. There are some great characters and descriptions in the novel, and it has a dark theme consonant with its subject matter. I did find myself a bit bored by a very long sequence that amounted to the novel equivalent of a dungeon crawl, and it’s all in service to a Macguffin that’s not explained adequately and doesn’t seem to justify the costs involved in trying to obtain it. All in all, I’d say <b><i>Nightblade</b></i> is a good novel, but not as near-perfect as its predecessor.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p><p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>NO SPOILERS</p>
<p><b><i>Nightblade</b></i> is a standalone sequel to Liane Merciel’s earlier Pathfinder Tales book (<i>Nightglass</i>) and continues the story of Isiem, a wizard-priest of Zon-Kuthon who has rebelled against his faith and home country. There are some great characters and descriptions in the novel, and it has a dark theme consonant with its subject matter. I did find myself a bit bored by a very long sequence that amounted to the novel equivalent of a dungeon crawl, and it’s all in service to a Macguffin that’s not explained adequately and doesn’t seem to justify the costs involved in trying to obtain it. All in all, I’d say <b><i>Nightblade</b></i> is a good novel, but not as near-perfect as its predecessor.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>Jhaeman2022-03-14T01:48:28ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade: Better than the first! (5 stars)Majubahttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2021-08-11T03:07:15Z<p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>Out of the darkness of Nidal, and into a darkness from the past - really enjoyed the classic feel of this one, and the butting of heads with the paladin character.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>Out of the darkness of Nidal, and into a darkness from the past - really enjoyed the classic feel of this one, and the butting of heads with the paladin character.</p>Majuba2021-08-11T03:07:15ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade (4 stars)BenShttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2018-08-24T21:49:41Z<p>Unlike perhaps some of the other reviewers/posters, I liked this even more than Nightglass. And given that I liked Hellknight the best of them all, I can only conclude Ms. Merciel gets better and better on every outing.</p>
<p>A good cast of characters, and the ultimate villains of the horrid Fiendslair were truly frightening.</p>
<p>The character arcs of Isiem and Ascaros, the childhood friends of southern Nidal, was a nice study in contrasts.</p>
<p>On a side note, I continue to be impressed w/ all the shades of nuance and characterization authors in this line use for their paladins. Despite being all LG, they have all stood out for me in one way or another. In this book, it was Kyril.</p>
<p>Editing was pretty good.</p><p>Unlike perhaps some of the other reviewers/posters, I liked this even more than Nightglass. And given that I liked Hellknight the best of them all, I can only conclude Ms. Merciel gets better and better on every outing.</p>
<p>A good cast of characters, and the ultimate villains of the horrid Fiendslair were truly frightening.</p>
<p>The character arcs of Isiem and Ascaros, the childhood friends of southern Nidal, was a nice study in contrasts.</p>
<p>On a side note, I continue to be impressed w/ all the shades of nuance and characterization authors in this line use for their paladins. Despite being all LG, they have all stood out for me in one way or another. In this book, it was Kyril.</p>
<p>Editing was pretty good.</p>BenS2018-08-24T21:49:41ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade (4 stars)GreySectorhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2015-08-20T17:26:34Z...GreySector2015-08-20T17:26:34ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade (5 stars)Khaelinhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2015-08-07T21:15:11Z...Khaelin2015-08-07T21:15:11ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade: Like Aliens, with wizards (5 stars)Jeremy Corffhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2015-04-04T17:53:11Z<p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>There aren't very many books in the Tales line that are straight up horror stories. This one is (Skinwalkers is another.) Isiem's journey into the Umbral Basin and points beyond is a classic haunted house story beautifully executed. Definitely worth the read.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>There aren't very many books in the Tales line that are straight up horror stories. This one is (Skinwalkers is another.) Isiem's journey into the Umbral Basin and points beyond is a classic haunted house story beautifully executed. Definitely worth the read.</p>Jeremy Corff2015-04-04T17:53:11ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade: It has no identity (3 stars)leo1925https://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2015-01-13T13:13:35Z<p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>I should have liked this book, but i didn't.
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I am not sure why i didn't like this book, i liked the previous one, i liked the protagonist, it has a party, high level characters, it has religious themes present (although a far cry from the previous ones), magic and spellcasting, it has a magical a magical dungeon, an uber artifact waiting at the end of the dungeon, i really should have liked it with all of that... but i didn't.
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There were a few things that i noticed being annoyed by like the number of characters (too many in my opionion) but the thing that i felt annoyed me the most was that the story doesn't have a strong identity. It isn't the personal struggles of the protagonist, it isn't an action story, it isn't a rebel story, it isn't an action story, it isn't a mystery story, it tries to be all of the above in one book and that in my opinion dragged it down because not one thing was complete. It isn't about the personal struggles of Isiem because it spends very little time showing us his morality problems and his thoughts, it isn't an action story because it has very few action scenes (including battles) and those that are in; are far way from each other, it isn't a rebel story because the protagonists quickly leave the rebellous city, it isn't a mystery story because it doesn't give any real clues•.
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Keep in mind that last few chapters are great, i truly enjoyed them but it was too little too late, the story has already left a poor taste in my mouth.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p><p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>I should have liked this book, but i didn't.
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I am not sure why i didn't like this book, i liked the previous one, i liked the protagonist, it has a party, high level characters, it has religious themes present (although a far cry from the previous ones), magic and spellcasting, it has a magical a magical dungeon, an uber artifact waiting at the end of the dungeon, i really should have liked it with all of that... but i didn't.
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There were a few things that i noticed being annoyed by like the number of characters (too many in my opionion) but the thing that i felt annoyed me the most was that the story doesn't have a strong identity. It isn't the personal struggles of the protagonist, it isn't an action story, it isn't a rebel story, it isn't an action story, it isn't a mystery story, it tries to be all of the above in one book and that in my opinion dragged it down because not one thing was complete. It isn't about the personal struggles of Isiem because it spends very little time showing us his morality problems and his thoughts, it isn't an action story because it has very few action scenes (including battles) and those that are in; are far way from each other, it isn't a rebel story because the protagonists quickly leave the rebellous city, it isn't a mystery story because it doesn't give any real clues•.
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Keep in mind that last few chapters are great, i truly enjoyed them but it was too little too late, the story has already left a poor taste in my mouth.</p>
<p>[Spoiler omitted]</p>leo19252015-01-13T13:13:35ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade: An underwhelming sequel (4 stars)fixedpointhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2014-10-30T14:51:49Z<p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>Nightglass is one of my favorite Pathfinder novels, but after reading this one I can't get rid of the feeling that the story of Isiem should have ended there and then. Don't get me wrong, it's a thrilling adventure... that reads exactly like that: an adventuring party's journal. While the previous book told a story of tragedy and redemption, Nightblade might serve as an inspiration for a great dungeon crawl. Introductory chapters that try to seam the two stories together feel totally disconnected from what happens next. I don't think we have a shortage of unlikely parties going for a desperately dangerous quests in the series, and I am disappointed to see the author using her obvious talent to make another one.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>Nightglass is one of my favorite Pathfinder novels, but after reading this one I can't get rid of the feeling that the story of Isiem should have ended there and then. Don't get me wrong, it's a thrilling adventure... that reads exactly like that: an adventuring party's journal. While the previous book told a story of tragedy and redemption, Nightblade might serve as an inspiration for a great dungeon crawl. Introductory chapters that try to seam the two stories together feel totally disconnected from what happens next. I don't think we have a shortage of unlikely parties going for a desperately dangerous quests in the series, and I am disappointed to see the author using her obvious talent to make another one.</p>fixedpoint2014-10-30T14:51:49ZPathfinder Tales: Nightblade: What a great sequel! (5 stars)Todd Morganhttps://paizo.com/products/btpy99k6?Pathfinder-Tales-Nightblade2014-10-04T20:49:42Z<p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>Okay so no spoilers; I read this book cover to cover in about 4 hours. Like the first book, I could not put this one down! It brings back the main character from the previous novel and adds some new ones as well as the character from the connected short fiction story the author did. I cannot talk this book up enough, I thought the characters were again very well written, the story had me on edge and I'm combing through bestiaries looking up stats for some of the monsters. </p>
<p>I don't know what I want next: more Isiem, more Ascaros or a prequel on members of 'the family'.</p><p><b>Pathfinder Tales: Nightblade</b></p><p>Okay so no spoilers; I read this book cover to cover in about 4 hours. Like the first book, I could not put this one down! It brings back the main character from the previous novel and adds some new ones as well as the character from the connected short fiction story the author did. I cannot talk this book up enough, I thought the characters were again very well written, the story had me on edge and I'm combing through bestiaries looking up stats for some of the monsters. </p>
<p>I don't know what I want next: more Isiem, more Ascaros or a prequel on members of 'the family'.</p>Todd Morgan2014-10-04T20:49:42Z