Apocryphail Phriday: The Crystal Shard

Despite the title, there are no Gelflings. More's the pity.

Once upon a time there was a beautiful and pure and good-hearted person, but he was of a supernatural race that everyone feared. But all their prejudice was wrong, because he was really beautiful, and he had gorgeous eyes, and he was very strong, and a tireless protector of the innocent, and just the best at absolutely everything.

No, don't worry, I'm not reviewing Twilight.

No, this ridiculous Marty Stu is not an immortal vampire who nevertheless can wander around in the sun and is the very soul of purity despite being a creeper.

No, this one is a so-long-lived-he-may-as-well-be-immortal dark elf who nevertheless wanders around in the sun and is the very soul of purity despite being a psychopath.

We're delving deep into the Forgotten Realms today, examining the novel line that spun off from the popular Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game. Specifically, we're looking at R. A. Salvatore's "The Crystal Shard", which is the first appearance of his most well known creation: Edward Cullen.

I mean Drizzt Do'Urden. That's who I meant.