Brimstone Angels
Brimstone Angels is a fantasy novel by Erin M. Evans based on the Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game, set largely in the city of Neverwinter within the world of the Forgotten Realms.
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| Author | Erin M. Evans |
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| Cover artist | Kekai Kotaki |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Brimstone Angels Saga |
| Genre | Fantasy novel |
| Published | November 2011 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 339 |
| ISBN | 978-0-7869-5846-7 |
| Followed by | Lesser Evils |
Plot summary
The tiefling sisters Farideth and Havilar were abandoned by their mother at birth and have been raised by their father Mehen in an isolated village. Farideh makes a pact with the devil Lorcan that gives her special powers. Mehen and the two sisters subsequently move to the city of Neverwinter to work as bounty hunters.[1] There they find themselves pawns in a far-reaching supernatural plot.[2]
Publication history
Brimstone Angels, written by Erin M. Evans, with cover art by Kekai Kotaki, was published by Wizards of the Coast in November 2011 (ISBN 978-0-7869-5846-7) as a 339-page paperback. It is the first novel in the six-part "Brimstone Angels Saga" series:
- Brimstone Angels
- Lesser Evils (2012)
- The Adversary (2013)
- Fire in the Blood (2014)
- Ashes of the Tyrant (2015)
- The Devil You Know (2016)
Reception
Brimstone Angels was #9 on CBR's 2020 "10 Of The Best DnD Stories To Start Off With" list — the article states that "What makes The Brimstone Angels a great novel for those starting with D & D is that it provides a great amount of insight into the Tieflings' mindset and society. The novel's narrative also provides insight into how a party member's background can provide a great seed for interesting adventures."[1]
References
- England, Matthew (2020-06-29). "10 Of The Best DnD Stories To Start Off With". CBR. Retrieved 2020-12-28.
- "Literature/Brimstone Angels". TV Tropes. Retrieved 2021-01-07.