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The Thousand Orcs debuted on The New York Times bestseller list at number 11. [2] Reviews were generally positive. Publishers Weekly described it as a "rousing tale of derring-do and harrowing escapes", although in doing so they acknowledged that it was a "light-hearted sword and sorcery novel", which gained some depth through Drizzt's philosophical ponderings about human frailties. [3]
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The Companions of the Hall are trying to return to Mithral Hall so King Bruenor Battlehammer can replace his late ancestor Gandalug Battlehammer. Meanwhile, a pact is made between orcs led by Obould Many-Arrows and the frost giants led by Gerti Orelsdottr. In one encounter with a group of orcs, Catti-brie almost loses her life, if not for the intervention of Wulfgar and his warhammer, Aegis-fang. Meanwhile, in Mirabar, which the companions recently passed through, many dwarves are being alienated for their feelings of comradery to the dwarves of Mithral Hall and honest competitors instead of their home Mirabar, to the Marchion's disapproval and disdain of the dwarves. A group of fifteen dwarves plus Dagnabbit and the companions go around warning towns of the dangerous orc and giant hordes.
The companions defend the settlement of Shallows. Drizzt escapes over the wall to attack the giants that are throwing huge rocks on the town. The defenders fight bravely but they are quickly tiring. Bruenor Battlehammer is laid low through the course of the battle and Dagnabbit replaces Bruenor in the defense and takes position wearing Bruenor's helm standing atop a large tower that frost giants destroy. Drizzt Do'Urden sees the tower fall and believes it to be his friend Bruenor. Drizzt engages a group of frost giants for the second time. He receives assistance from two moon elves named Tarathiel and Innovindil and their pegasi companions, Sunrise and Sunset. Regis has escaped from Shallows and has found reinforcements to help the defenders of the village. The rescue party pretends to be orcs using a hollow statue of Gruumsh created by Pikel Bouldershoulder to get them close to the orc horde without interference. They cut a swath to the defenders, and end up rescuing those still alive. They flee but with many orcs giving chase. They meet warrior dwarves of Mirabar who left because of their leader Marchion Elastuls dislike and borderline hatred for the dwarves of Mithral Hall.
Characters Bruenor Battlehammer • Carelman Twopennies • Catti-brie • Dagnabbit • Drizzt Do'Urden • Elastul Raurym • Geletha • Gerti Orelsdottr • Innovindil • Ivan Bouldershoulder • Obould Many-Arrows • Pikel Bouldershoulder • Regis • Tarathiel • Toivo Foamblower • Wulfgar
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Gandalug Battlehammer
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Jan 1, 2002 · July 27, 2015. The Thousand Orcs is the start of a great trilogy. For this trilogy you really get the whole spectrum – intro and slow rise, building and tension, and then the roller coaster of seeing it all come together.That’s what you get with the three books. This first book starts out slow.
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Finally, in 'The Thousand Orcs' the rest of the cast begins to explore their own inner demons. The novel opens with Drizzt and Co. beginning their trek to Mithral Hall where Breunor is to resume the throne after the previous king died. Along the way, the stumble upon the aftermath of a growing army of orcs, postponing their return to Mithral Hall.
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The Thousand Orcs: The Legend of Drizzt. Fearsome enemies unite to destroy The Companions in this explosive episode of the long-running Legend of Drizzt saga When Obould Many-Arrows and the united orc tribes band together with Gerti Orelsdottr and her frost giants, no one is safe. After a skirmish with the orcs almost ends in tragedy, Drizzt Do ...
Jul 1, 2003 · Finally, in 'The Thousand Orcs' the rest of the cast begins to explore their own inner demons. The novel opens with Drizzt and Co. beginning their trek to Mithral Hall where Breunor is to resume the throne after the previous king died. Along the way, the stumble upon the aftermath of a growing army of orcs, postponing their return to Mithral Hall.
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This new series features R.A. Salvatore's signature character, Drizzt Doourden, as the focal point of the entire trilogy. The popularity of this signature character has driven Salvatore's last seven hardcover titles to New York Times bestselling status.One Dark Elf.Two Enchanted Blades.One Unknown Enemy.And a Horde of Invaders.It’s been a long time since Drizzt Do’Urden has had to fight alone.
