Sembia, Gateway to the Realms Series by Lisa Smedman, Richard Lee Byers, Dave Gross, Philip Athans, Paul S. Kemp, Ed Greenwood, Clayton Emery, Voronica Whitney-Robinson

The Halls of Stormweather, a novel in seven parts, is the first book in a series that explores the mean streets of a city where everything has its price and even the wealthiest families will do anything to survive!Ed Greenwood -- The creator of the Forgotten Realms begins the tale with the capable but embattled patriarch of the Uskevren family.Clayton Emery -- The heir to the family fortune is brought to life by the author of Star of Cursrah and the Netheril Trilogy... moreThe Halls of Stormweather, a novel in seven parts, is the first book in a series that explores the mean streets of a city where everything has its price and even the wealthiest families will do anything to survive!Ed Greenwood -- The creator of the Forgotten Realms begins the tale with the capable but embattled patriarch of the Uskevren family.Clayton Emery -- The heir to the family fortune is brought to life by the author of Star of Cursrah and the Netheril Trilogy.Lisa Smedman -- A veteran science fiction and fantasy author shows us a young woman who's more than just a maid.Dave Gross -- The author of An Opportunity for Profit tells the story of the youngest son who carries a horrifying curse.Voronica Whitney-Robinson -- The story of the willful daughter Thazienne is told by the co-author of Spectre of the Black Rose.Richard Lee Byers -- The author of Dark Kingdoms tells a tale of a wife with a past as long as it is dark.Paul Kemp -- A talented newcomer creates a servant with more secrets than his master could ever guess. less

Erevis CaleThe loyal servant of the Uskevren family, has a terrible secret.Now, when a ruthless evil is unleashed on Selgaunt, the butler's ties to the underworld may have put the Uskevrens in jeopardy. Erevis must finally prove his loyalty — to the city and to the Uskevrens.He won't get a second chance.

After Shamur Uskevren is tricked by the wizard Marance into making an assassination attempt on her husband, Thamalon, she realizes her mistake, but it may already be too late.

When a rival house comes looking for blood, Talbot Uskevren, the second son in his family spends his days developing his swordfighting and acting skills, while fighting an inner battle.

Larajin In a household where everyone has a secret, why should the maid be any different? The unacknowledged daughter of Thamalon Uskevren, Larajin is a half-elf who finds herself embroiled in a bitter war between elves and humans. In an effort to bring peace to both Sembia and the Dalelands, Larajin will have to confront a twin brother she doesn't know and save a half-brother whose fate hangs in the balance.

The sixth installment in the exciting Sembia series. Continuing the overall theme of the Sembia series, "Sands of the Soul" details the interactions of characters debuted in the "The Halls of Stormweather" anthology. This series was specifically designed to be an accessible entry point for new readers to the "Forgotten Realms" universe. This particular title fleshes out an area that is familiar to "Forgotten Realms" fans but that has not been previously detailed... moreThe sixth installment in the exciting Sembia series. Continuing the overall theme of the Sembia series, "Sands of the Soul" details the interactions of characters debuted in the "The Halls of Stormweather" anthology. This series was specifically designed to be an accessible entry point for new readers to the "Forgotten Realms" universe. This particular title fleshes out an area that is familiar to "Forgotten Realms" fans but that has not been previously detailed. The only legitimate daughter of the wealthy Uskevren family, Tazi has suffered blow after shattering blow to her body and her spirit, some at the hands of her most trusted allies. Even as she struggles to mend her fractured soul, Tazi finds herself on a journey that will take her from the safety of Stormweather to the darkest alleys of Selgaunt and the shining heart of the Calim Desert. There, the ever-shifting sands hide an old foe who holds the key to Tazi's salvation--or her doom. less

Thamalon Uskevren II -- The heir to the Uskevren fortune never expected in herit so much so soon.After a sorcerous attack on Stormweather Towers cuts the family in half; Tamlin must learn to lead the survivors before a deadly assassin finishes the job. Too bad nobody seems willing to follow his lead. Worse still, some of them want him dead.Continuing the overall theme of the Sembia series, Lord of Stormweather details the life of a single character debuted inThe Halls of Stormweather anthology... moreThamalon Uskevren II -- The heir to the Uskevren fortune never expected in herit so much so soon.After a sorcerous attack on Stormweather Towers cuts the family in half; Tamlin must learn to lead the survivors before a deadly assassin finishes the job. Too bad nobody seems willing to follow his lead. Worse still, some of them want him dead.Continuing the overall theme of the Sembia series, Lord of Stormweather details the life of a single character debuted inThe Halls of Stormweather anthology. The Sembia series is written and edited with new readers in mind, giving them a ready entry point into the complex world of the Forgotten Realms setting, while still containing enough familiar material to please any long-time fan. less