Douglas Niles (born December 1, 1954, in Brookfield, Wisconsin ) is a fantasy author and game designer . Niles was one of the creators of the Dragonlance world and the author of the first three Forgotten Realms novels, the Star Frontiers space opera setting and the Top Secret S/I espionage role-playing game .
48-470: (Redirected from Messengers ) [REDACTED] Look up Messenger or messenger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Messenger , Messengers , The Messenger or The Messengers may refer to: People [ edit ] Courier , a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail Messenger (surname) Bicycle messenger ,
96-485: A hormone or neurotransmitter , a molecule used for cellular signalling Messenger RNA (mRNA), RNA that carries information from DNA to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in a cell Electronics and computing [ edit ] Instant messenger , a tool for online text communication Messenger (software) , an instant messaging service by Meta (Facebook) Microsoft Messenger service , an instant messaging service by Microsoft Windows Live Messenger ,
144-485: A hormone or neurotransmitter , a molecule used for cellular signalling Messenger RNA (mRNA), RNA that carries information from DNA to the ribosome sites of protein synthesis in a cell Electronics and computing [ edit ] Instant messenger , a tool for online text communication Messenger (software) , an instant messaging service by Meta (Facebook) Microsoft Messenger service , an instant messaging service by Microsoft Windows Live Messenger ,
192-670: A 1981 bronze statue of a horse and rider in Sutton, London The Messenger (painting) , a 1674 painting by Johannes Verkolje See also [ edit ] Messenger bag , a type of bag often used by bicycle messengers Messenger Feast , a celebration of the Inupiaq and Yup'ik peoples of Alaska Rasul (disambiguation) , Arabic for messenger قاصد (disambiguation) , Arabic for messenger All pages with titles beginning with Messenger All pages with titles containing Messenger or Messengers Topics referred to by
240-562: A 1981 bronze statue of a horse and rider in Sutton, London The Messenger (painting) , a 1674 painting by Johannes Verkolje See also [ edit ] Messenger bag , a type of bag often used by bicycle messengers Messenger Feast , a celebration of the Inupiaq and Yup'ik peoples of Alaska Rasul (disambiguation) , Arabic for messenger قاصد (disambiguation) , Arabic for messenger All pages with titles beginning with Messenger All pages with titles containing Messenger or Messengers Topics referred to by
288-516: A Butterfly "Messenger", by Paul McCartney on his 1997 album Standing Stone "Messengers", by Casiopea from Active , 1992 "Messengers", by Lagwagon on their 1998 album Let's Talk About Feelings Other uses [ edit ] Messenger (horse) (1780–1808), an English thoroughbred horse Messenger (Plymouth sculpture) , a 2018 bronze statue of a female actor in Plymouth, England The Messenger (David Wynne sculpture) ,
336-460: A Butterfly "Messenger", by Paul McCartney on his 1997 album Standing Stone "Messengers", by Casiopea from Active , 1992 "Messengers", by Lagwagon on their 1998 album Let's Talk About Feelings Other uses [ edit ] Messenger (horse) (1780–1808), an English thoroughbred horse Messenger (Plymouth sculpture) , a 2018 bronze statue of a female actor in Plymouth, England The Messenger (David Wynne sculpture) ,
384-865: A Mormon fundamentalist publication Messenger Newspapers , a group of newspapers in Adelaide, South Australia The Messenger (magazine) , a monthly magazine associated with the Harlem Renaissance Messenger of the Sacred Heart , a Jesuit magazine published in Ireland The Missionary Messenger , a journal of the British Methodist Episcopal Church in Toronto, Canada The Messenger (Madisonville, Kentucky) ,
432-432: A Mormon fundamentalist publication Messenger Newspapers , a group of newspapers in Adelaide, South Australia The Messenger (magazine) , a monthly magazine associated with the Harlem Renaissance Messenger of the Sacred Heart , a Jesuit magazine published in Ireland The Missionary Messenger , a journal of the British Methodist Episcopal Church in Toronto, Canada The Messenger (Madisonville, Kentucky) ,
480-745: A U.S. newspaper published in Madisonville, Kentucky The Messenger (Mount Airy, North Carolina) , a U.S. newspaper published in Mount Airy, North Carolina Il Messaggero ("The Messenger"), a newspaper based in Rome, Italy Messenger , an American magazine published by the Church of the Brethren . Messenger of Mathematics , a British mathematics journal published between 1872 and 1929, sometimes abbreviated as Messenger The Messenger ,
528-466: A U.S. newspaper published in Madisonville, Kentucky The Messenger (Mount Airy, North Carolina) , a U.S. newspaper published in Mount Airy, North Carolina Il Messaggero ("The Messenger"), a newspaper based in Rome, Italy Messenger , an American magazine published by the Church of the Brethren . Messenger of Mathematics , a British mathematics journal published between 1872 and 1929, sometimes abbreviated as Messenger The Messenger ,
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#1732773037590576-708: A bicyclist who transports packages through cities Messenger-at-arms , an officer of the Scottish Court of Session Messenger of the Court , a court officer responsible for carrying communications and executing other orders Prophets and messengers in Islam Muhammad and other prophets in Islam, who were known as Messengers of Allah (God) Science and technology [ edit ] Biology and chemistry [ edit ] Chemical messenger, such as
624-476: A bicyclist who transports packages through cities Messenger-at-arms , an officer of the Scottish Court of Session Messenger of the Court , a court officer responsible for carrying communications and executing other orders Prophets and messengers in Islam Muhammad and other prophets in Islam, who were known as Messengers of Allah (God) Science and technology [ edit ] Biology and chemistry [ edit ] Chemical messenger, such as
672-510: A commercial van Literature [ edit ] Messenger (novel) , a 2004 novel written by Lois Lowry The Messenger (Silva novel) , a 2006 novel by Daniel Silva The Messenger (Zusak novel) , a 2002 novel by Markus Zusak The Messenger , a 2001 fantasy novel by Douglas Niles Periodicals [ edit ] Fort Dodge Messenger , a newspaper printed in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States Messenger (magazine) ,
720-451: A commercial van Literature [ edit ] Messenger (novel) , a 2004 novel written by Lois Lowry The Messenger (Silva novel) , a 2006 novel by Daniel Silva The Messenger (Zusak novel) , a 2002 novel by Markus Zusak The Messenger , a 2001 fantasy novel by Douglas Niles Periodicals [ edit ] Fort Dodge Messenger , a newspaper printed in Fort Dodge, Iowa, United States Messenger (magazine) ,
768-628: A continuous loop of cable or chain attached to a capstan used to raise the anchor cables on 17th–19th century sailing ships Miles Messenger , a British 1940s liaison aircraft Messenger (sternwheeler) , an 1876 sternwheel steamboat of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger , 1921 American biplane Messenger (HBC vessel) , operated by the HBC from 1897-1906, see Hudson's Bay Company vessels Renault Messenger ,
816-459: A continuous loop of cable or chain attached to a capstan used to raise the anchor cables on 17th–19th century sailing ships Miles Messenger , a British 1940s liaison aircraft Messenger (sternwheeler) , an 1876 sternwheel steamboat of the Puget Sound Mosquito Fleet Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger , 1921 American biplane Messenger (HBC vessel) , operated by the HBC from 1897-1906, see Hudson's Bay Company vessels Renault Messenger ,
864-442: A film starring Oliver Hardy The Messenger (1937 film) , directed by Raymond Rouleau The Messenger (1986 film), a 1986 film directed by Fred Williamson The Messenger , an unfinished film by Sergei Bodrov Jr. Messengers , a 2004 drama film starring Michele Hicks The Messenger (2008 film) , a film by Çağan Irmak The Messenger (2009 film) , a film by Oren Moverman The Messenger (2015 British film) ,
912-442: A film starring Oliver Hardy The Messenger (1937 film) , directed by Raymond Rouleau The Messenger (1986 film), a 1986 film directed by Fred Williamson The Messenger , an unfinished film by Sergei Bodrov Jr. Messengers , a 2004 drama film starring Michele Hicks The Messenger (2008 film) , a film by Çağan Irmak The Messenger (2009 film) , a film by Oren Moverman The Messenger (2015 British film) ,
960-489: A half-written novel and some notes from my campaign, I applied for a design job. I went through five interviews, and gradually convinced them that I could do the job.” Niles was hired by TSR in January 1982, as a game designer . “For the first few weeks I reviewed and critiqued outside submissions, and I wasn’t too good at it. I kept pestering my boss, Al Hammack, for a design assignment, and finally he gave me an old brief for
1008-573: A horror film directed by David Blair The Messenger (2015 Canadian film) , a documentary film directed by Su Rynard The Messenger (TV series) , a 2023 Australian TV series based on the novel by Marcus Zusak The Messengers (film) , 2007 horror film directed by the Pang Brothers The Messengers (TV series) , a 2015 American television series MSG: The Messenger , a 2015 Indian action film by Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh MSG-2 The Messenger , sequel, released
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#17327730375901056-490: A horror film directed by David Blair The Messenger (2015 Canadian film) , a documentary film directed by Su Rynard The Messenger (TV series) , a 2023 Australian TV series based on the novel by Marcus Zusak The Messengers (film) , 2007 horror film directed by the Pang Brothers The Messengers (TV series) , a 2015 American television series MSG: The Messenger , a 2015 Indian action film by Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh MSG-2 The Messenger , sequel, released
1104-653: A novice-level module, Cult of the Reptile God , and told me to write it. I completed it in four weeks, and it was published. I don’t know whether they liked it because it was good, or because I did it in only four weeks.” Niles worked on more than just D&D for TSR, “In the summer of 1982, I designed my first game, the Knight Hawks rules for the Star Frontiers game, with much help from my editor, Steve Winter .” Niles produced several modules for
1152-569: A quarterly astronomical journal published by the European Southern Observatory The Messenger (website) , an American news website founded in 2023 and shuttered in 2024 In film and television [ edit ] Mohammad, Messenger of God , a 1976 film directed by Moustapha Akkad The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc , a 1999 film directed by Luc Besson "Messenger", an episode of Power Rangers SPD The Messenger (1918 film) ,
1200-467: A quarterly astronomical journal published by the European Southern Observatory The Messenger (website) , an American news website founded in 2023 and shuttered in 2024 In film and television [ edit ] Mohammad, Messenger of God , a 1976 film directed by Moustapha Akkad The Messenger: The Story of Joan of Arc , a 1999 film directed by Luc Besson "Messenger", an episode of Power Rangers SPD The Messenger (1918 film) ,
1248-497: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Messenger [REDACTED] Look up Messenger or messenger in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Messenger , Messengers , The Messenger or The Messengers may refer to: People [ edit ] Courier , a person or company that delivers messages, packages, or mail Messenger (surname) Bicycle messenger ,
1296-500: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Douglas Niles Niles was born in Brookfield, Wisconsin , a suburb of Milwaukee , and his family moved to Nashotah , a small town to the north, when he was twelve years old. Niles developed an interest in heroic fantasy , as well as wargaming , and began writing short stories and making short films in high school. Niles attended
1344-779: The D&D game, including X3 Curse of Xanathon , B5 Horror on the Hill , CM1 Test of the Warlords , and H1 Bloodstone Pass , and Dragonlance modules DL2 Dragons of Flame , DL6 Dragons of Ice , DL9 Dragons of Deceit , and DL11 Dragons of Glory . Niles is the designer of 1985's World War II: European Theatre of Operations , a grand strategic game. Niles worked on the Battlesystem Supplement, Star Frontiers modules SF4 Mission to Alcazzar and SFKH1 Dramune Run , Indiana Jones module IJ2 Raiders of
1392-520: The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh , where he majored in speech and minored in English. While there, he met Chris Schroeder, whom he married three years later. After graduation, Niles began teaching Speech and English at Clinton High School , about 30 miles away from Lake Geneva, Wisconsin . “One day, one of my students came up and said she had a note to get out of class that afternoon because she
1440-551: The Dead Leaves album) , 2009 The Messenger (Johnny Marr album) , 2013 Songs [ edit ] "The Messenger" (song) , by Daniel Lanois "The Messenger", by Domine on their 2007 album Ancient Spirit Rising "The Messenger", by Linkin Park on their 2010 album A Thousand Suns "The Messenger", by Patrick Wolf on his 2009 album The Bachelor "Messenger", by Blonde Redhead on their 2004 album Misery Is
1488-440: The Dead Leaves album) , 2009 The Messenger (Johnny Marr album) , 2013 Songs [ edit ] "The Messenger" (song) , by Daniel Lanois "The Messenger", by Domine on their 2007 album Ancient Spirit Rising "The Messenger", by Linkin Park on their 2010 album A Thousand Suns "The Messenger", by Patrick Wolf on his 2009 album The Bachelor "Messenger", by Blonde Redhead on their 2004 album Misery Is
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1536-646: The King (with Mary Kirchoff), and The Last Thane . He contributed nine novels to the Forgotten Realms line, including the Moonshae trilogy and two further trilogies in the Forgotten Realms. He has won both the H.G. Wells award and the Origins award for his work in developing adventure games. In 1990, he left TSR to write fantasy fiction. Niles has written two World War II alternate history novels, Fox on
1584-767: The Lost Ark , the World War II Game, the Sirocco Strategy Game (with Zeb Cook ), and the Endless Quest books EQ #26 Tarzan and the Well of Slaves and Super EQ #3 Escape From Castle Quarras for TSR. Tracy Hickman had gotten Harold Johnson , Jeff Grubb , Carl Smith , and Larry Elmore in on the idea of Dragonlance before Margaret Weis and Niles joined them. Niles authored the rulebook Dungeoneer's Survival Guide (1986). Niles
1632-771: The Rhine and Fox at the Front (co-authored with Michael Dobson ). Released in hardcover by Forge , a division of TOR , "Fox" has been both a main selection of the Military Book Club and a Featured selection of the Science Fiction Book Club . Niles and Dobson also later wrote the World War II alternate history novel MacArthur's War . Niles has created two fantasy worlds in books published by Ace Fantasy. The Watershed Trilogy ( A Breach in
1680-775: The United States Paul Kelly and the Messengers , an Australian rock band, active 1987–1992 Messengers (American band) , an American Christian metal band Messengers (Scottish band) Albums [ edit ] Messenger (Edwin McCain album) , 1999 Messenger (Jimmy Little album) , 1999 Messenger (Joe Pug album) , 2010 Messengers (album) , 2007, by August Burns Red The Messenger (Ernest Dawkins album) , 2006 The Messenger (Casey Jones album) , 2006 The Messenger (Kurt Elling album) , 1997 The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and
1728-586: The United States Paul Kelly and the Messengers , an Australian rock band, active 1987–1992 Messengers (American band) , an American Christian metal band Messengers (Scottish band) Albums [ edit ] Messenger (Edwin McCain album) , 1999 Messenger (Jimmy Little album) , 1999 Messenger (Joe Pug album) , 2010 Messengers (album) , 2007, by August Burns Red The Messenger (Ernest Dawkins album) , 2006 The Messenger (Casey Jones album) , 2006 The Messenger (Kurt Elling album) , 1997 The Messenger (Matt Joe Gow and
1776-570: The Watershed , Darkenheight , The War of Three Waters ) was completed in the late 1990s, and it features a continent divided by mountains into three distinct basins: watersheds of pure, normal water; of magical liquid (Aura); and of vile, poisonous Darkblood. Circle at Center , Worldfall , and The Goddess Worldweaver form the Seven Circles Trilogy, which details a cosmos in which historical characters from Earth can be drawn into
1824-854: The board game A Line in the Sand (1991), which focused on the Gulf War between the US and Iraq; it was one of the projects originating from TSR West, and was published the day the US started bombing because Flint Dille convinced the company president to move quickly. Niles has written numerous novels, mainly for the Dragonlance series. Niles is one of the most prolific Dragonlance authors, and in addition to Wizard's Conclave , his Dragonlance titles include The Icewall Trilogy ( The Messenger , The Golden Orb , Winterheim ), Emperor of Ansalon , The Dragons , The Puppet King , Fistandantilus Reborn , Flint
1872-434: The client for said service, formerly named MSN Messenger Windows Messenger , a predecessor of the above client Yahoo! Messenger , an instant messaging service by Yahoo! Windows Messenger service , a networking component of earlier versions of Microsoft Windows Space exploration [ edit ] MESSENGER , a NASA probe to Mercury launched in 2004 Transport [ edit ] Messenger cable ,
1920-434: The client for said service, formerly named MSN Messenger Windows Messenger , a predecessor of the above client Yahoo! Messenger , an instant messaging service by Yahoo! Windows Messenger service , a networking component of earlier versions of Microsoft Windows Space exploration [ edit ] MESSENGER , a NASA probe to Mercury launched in 2004 Transport [ edit ] Messenger cable ,
1968-492: The realms of magic, through sorcery both deadly and erotic. Niles has designed dozens of games for TSR, Inc. and SPI , including award-winning boardgames based on Tom Clancy 's novels The Hunt for Red October and Red Storm Rising , and has also created numerous historical military boardgames, including the massive games European Theatre of Operations and Pacific Theatre of Operations . Niles resides in Delavan , in
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2112-492: The same year In gaming [ edit ] The Messenger (2001 video game) , 2001 adventure game The Messenger (2018 video game) , 2018 platform game developed by Sabotage In music [ edit ] Messenger Records , a record label The Messenger , piano composition by Valentyn Sylvestrov Groups [ edit ] The Messengers (producers) , a musical songwriting and production duo The Messengers Choir , East African gospel group based in
2160-492: The same year In gaming [ edit ] The Messenger (2001 video game) , 2001 adventure game The Messenger (2018 video game) , 2018 platform game developed by Sabotage In music [ edit ] Messenger Records , a record label The Messenger , piano composition by Valentyn Sylvestrov Groups [ edit ] The Messengers (producers) , a musical songwriting and production duo The Messengers Choir , East African gospel group based in
2208-535: Was already working on a trilogy of novels with a Celtic theme to be published by TSR, Ltd., which he then modified to become the first novels set in the Forgotten Realms , starting with Darkwalker on Moonshae (1987). Niles also co-authored The City of Greyhawk boxed set with Carl Sargent , for which he designed the 96-page booklet Greyhawk: Gem of the Flanaess . Niles and Paul Lidberg designed
2256-504: Was going to be interviewed by People magazine. Her name was Heidi Gygax. I asked her why People wanted to interview her, and she told me that her father had invented the Dungeons & Dragons game. Well, I had heard of D&D , but didn’t know that the designer lived so close to me. The next day, Heidi brought me a copy of the original D&D Basic Set , and two days later, I got some friends together and played my first game. I
2304-531: Was the DM.” A few years later, one of the players in Niles' D&D campaign went to work for Dragon magazine. According to Niles, “One day, he told me that TSR was hiring editors, and I applied for a job. I took the editing test, which consisted of a 14 page manuscript I was supposed to mark up. I only found three things to change. . . and flunked the test. But TSR was also hiring game designers, and so, armed with
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