R. A. Salvatore
Fantasy author of the Drizzt series
Born
January 20th, 1959
66 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United States
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An American author focused on fantasy literature, particularly known for the creation of the character Drizzt Do'Urden. Salvatore's work in the Dungeons & Dragons universe has garnered a significant readership, becoming a prominent figure in contemporary fantasy writing. The series features themes of morality, friendship, and adventure, set in the expansive Forgotten Realms. Salvatore graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a degree in communications and began writing in the late 1980s. The Drizzt series began with 'The Crystal Shard,' published in 1988, which introduced readers to the world of the dark elf. Subsequent novels in the series continued to explore Drizzt's journey through challenges and conflicts in a richly developed universe.
Created the character Drizzt Do'Urden
Wrote 'The Crystal Shard'
Contributed to the Forgotten Realms series
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