Calling all Graz'zt scholars!

[grodog]

Yeah, I'd really like to see if anyone else thinks that the Zapranoth connection has merit.

I've read Nine Princes in Amber, don't really recall those shadow creatures, will have to go look; I haven't read Saberhagen.

 

[MulhorandSage]

Oh, and don't forget his appearance with Iggwilv in 1e Castle Greyhawk!

I think it's best to consider that one apocryphal and leave it there.

 

[Mark Hope]

I've read Nine Princes in Amber, don't really recall those shadow creatures, will have to go look; I haven't read Saberhagen.

They are described at the start of Chapter VI and feature heavily when

Spoiler

Corwin and Bleys lead their failed attack on Amber, acting as troops for the two princes.

 

[Garnfellow]

I've read Nine Princes in Amber, don't really recall those shadow creatures, will have to go look; I haven't read Saberhagen.

I'm pretty sure you would get a huge kick out of Empire of the East -- the battle scenes and integration of magic come very close to D&D. The influence is unmistakable.