Thanks to all the Forging Fans who sent in their answer to the gargoyle pen holder contest! Some had it, some did not, but Sean, Dana, and the mysterious "DagonLover" (who I'm assuming from that nom de plum must be a fellow HP Lovecraft aficionado) were the lucky trio to answer correctly and have the luck of the draw! Your gargoyle sets will be winging (get it, gargoyles - wings? Heh heh heh...? Ok, never mind...) your way - I have sent all three of you confirmation emails and requests for where to mail. Your new pets are dying to eat...that is, greet you!

And for those who didn't win, we'll have more contests a'comin'!

And the answer to where Vanessa the Kubare' was first mentioned? Book One, Forging of a Knight, page 107. Glaive is talking with Qualtan , regarding his past with Lord Thule. He discusses Thule's captains, M'Shua and Caurn, citing their abilities which though formidable, are not in Qualtan's uncle's class. Then he says the actual line:

"Still, they form a dangerous lot, especially if you add the creature Caurn enslaved to serve Thule."

And there you have it - the first mention of the Kubare' waayyy back in Book One of the series! Who says we don't keep track of continuity over here?!

Again, thanks to everyone willing to dig deep and join in the gargoyle adventure! It's because of you I have been able to keep the series going! As a matter of fact, get ready for Book Six... 8 )