Elminster's Daughter    by Ed Greenwood Order:  USA  Can Wizards of the Coast, 2004 (2004) Hardcover    Reviewed by Kevin Fournier As a fan of Morrowind and Neverwinter Nights, I was keen to read a book set in the world familiar to me from those fantasy games. The tale begins in Waterdeep, where its heroine, Narnra (try to say that one fast!) is an orphan forced to make her living as a thief. The story really gets going when she attempts to rob an old man, who turns out to be a mage of great power, Elminster of Shadowdale. After being terrified and beaten off by Elminster's monstrous summoning, Narnra follows him through a portal to the land of Cormyr. There she finds herself in the company of bumbling conspirators who plan to overthrow the monarch of Cormyr. When the rebels are raided and slaughtered, Narnra heads back to the portal and encounters Elminster once again, this time torturing an enemy wizard. Thereafter, Narnra finds herself in the midst of a complex sequence of attacks and killings. She eventually escapes after the Goddess of Magic, Mystra, makes an appearance. Narnra is in flight often in this story, but eventually she joins the service of the Royal Mage, and discovers a surprising relationship with Elminster. There's a large cast of characters in Elminster's Daughter, and a complex tangle of enmities. Though this fantasy is not for everyone, it is likely to hold the interest of avid Forgotten Realms fans. Note: Opinions expressed in reviews and articles on this site are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of BookLoons. Find more Fantasy books on our Shelves or in our book Reviews