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| Lyiat |
Posted - 09 Oct 2014 : 07:40:54
Hey guys, new on the forum, long time D&D fan. I've been working on a project for a past few months that deals a lot with the city of Evereska, but I haven't had the time to read all the source material scanning for individual details. I was hoping that some folks around here might have specifics I'm looking for.
Mythral
What special effects is the mythral capable of? I'm aware that those within it are constantly under the effect of Feather Fall and Spiderwalk, that the mythral wards off disease, and it once functioned as being able to perfectly control the weather. Also, it apparently blows things up with golden light bolts for trespassing. Anything else?
The Meadow Wall
The only thing I know about this is that it's apparently a large, decorative hedgerow that signifies the edge of the mythral. How tall is this thing? How wide? Any specific kind of hedge? Does it have it's own magical properties?
I'll revisit the thread with future questions as I come to them. |
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| Lyiat |
Posted - 24 Oct 2014 : 14:26:24
What would you say Evereska's "city colors" are? What colors would it's banners and pennants be? What color would the cloaks and emblems of their military be? |
| eeorey |
Posted - 21 Oct 2014 : 03:04:05
Sorry for the double post, some one should delete it.  |
| eeorey |
Posted - 21 Oct 2014 : 03:02:17
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Originally posted by BenN
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Originally posted by Fellfire
What are the Cold Blades?
Sorry, my mistake. They're called Dark Swords. They were wielded by Vaasan warriors in the novels, and had some kind of shadow magic which gave them potency vs. the phaerimm. The downside was that they could only safely be wielded by specific Vaasan warriors (or their family members). For all other would-be wielders, the swords would quickly freeze the hand that held them (hence: Cold Hand). IIRC, members of the Cold Hand rotated wielding the swords, handing them over to another member when the freezing pain grew too much to bear (or before they got frostbite, presumably).
That is correct, I do believe in the end the dark swords were all given back to Vala to carry back to the adamantine tower in Vaasa from where they came, so although the company might have kept the name they do not posses the weapons anymore, and because the swords were so few the warriors picked to use them were some of the best in Evereska. The swords were created by Malegaunt Tanthul specifically to fight phearim and all had one different power, and they all shared the power to turn the wielder into a shadow that could traverse the edge of the shadow plane and attack from you guessed it nearby shadows. |
| BenN |
Posted - 21 Oct 2014 : 02:48:47
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Originally posted by Fellfire
What are the Cold Blades?
Sorry, my mistake. They're called Dark Swords. They were wielded by Vaasan warriors in the novels, and had some kind of shadow magic which gave them potency vs. the phaerimm. The downside was that they could only safely be wielded by specific Vaasan warriors (or their family members). For all other would-be wielders, the swords would quickly freeze the hand that held them (hence: Cold Hand). IIRC, members of the Cold Hand rotated wielding the swords, handing them over to another member when the freezing pain grew too much to bear (or before they got frostbite, presumably). |
| Fellfire |
Posted - 21 Oct 2014 : 02:32:16
Oh, and don't forget the Evereskan Air-Cav, giant-eagle mounted archers. |
| Fellfire |
Posted - 21 Oct 2014 : 02:28:59
"Cold Hand - They were formed in response to the phaerimm attack, specifically to weild the cold blades. They seem to be a temporary unit; if they do still exist, presumably they are an elite unit, but not specifically tasked with fighting phaerimm (unless they still have to deal with stragglers in the Vale)."
What are the Cold Blades? |
| BenN |
Posted - 21 Oct 2014 : 02:18:47
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Originally posted by Lyiat
Evereska's military. I understand there are the Long Watch, the Tomb Guard, the Cold Hand, and the Swords of Evereska. Who is responsible for watching the Vine Vale beyond the Meadow Wall (The Long Watch seems to be implied to watch beyond the Vale)? What do the Swords of Evereska actually do, aside from being a noble cast of soldiers? By an extension, what do the Cold Hand actually do? Where do these groups actually fit inside the command structure? The Swords are suggested to be the highest form of military defense, but the Cold Hand answer directly to the High Lord himself...
From what I can tell, the current situation (i.e. at the end of the Sundering) is unclear. As of the end of The Return of the Archwizards series, the situation was as follows (IIRC):
Long Watch - local reserve militia, comprised of young elves who undergo periodic training (i.e. not full-time professionals). Described in one of the novels as "fodder". However, seeing as the Long Watch was the only unit that substantially survived the phaerimm attack (despite heavy losses), maybe their role in Evereska's defense has become more formalized & permanent? Who knows.
Tomb Guard - specialist troops guarding elven tombs in the area. Although they were pretty much wiped out by the phaerimm, presumably they have been reconstituted to continue their role.
Vale Guard - The main unit tasked with guarding the Vale of Evereska.
Many were lost to the phaerimm attack, but in The Last Mythal series some of them joined the Elven Crusade, and were described as battle-hardened veterans. I'm assuming that they form the core of the Evereska military now.
Cold Hand - They were formed in response to the phaerimm attack, specifically to weild the cold blades. They seem to be a temporary unit; if they do still exist, presumably they are an elite unit, but not specifically tasked with fighting phaerimm (unless they still have to deal with stragglers in the Vale).
Swords of Evereska - My take is that they are part-timers/reserves, like the Long Watch, but have much more experience & capability. All nobles, comprised of knights, clerics, wizards etc.
I've no idea about the command structure; hopefully there will be an update to all of this when the 5e FRCG is written. |
| Lyiat |
Posted - 21 Oct 2014 : 00:15:07
Evereska's military. I understand there are the Long Watch, the Tomb Guard, the Cold Hand, and the Swords of Evereska. Who is responsible for watching the Vine Vale beyond the Meadow Wall (The Long Watch seems to be implied to watch beyond the Vale)? What do the Swords of Evereska actually do, aside from being a noble cast of soldiers? By an extension, what do the Cold Hand actually do? Where do these groups actually fit inside the command structure? The Swords are suggested to be the highest form of military defense, but the Cold Hand answer directly to the High Lord himself... |
| Cards77 |
Posted - 16 Oct 2014 : 14:03:34
The whole mythal, I believe acts as a transdimensional lock. Preventing ANY kind of translocational magic from occurring within the bounds of the mythal. Now I'm sure certain high mages and others in Evereska can operate within the mythal, the Chosen being a good example. |
| George Krashos |
Posted - 16 Oct 2014 : 04:19:55
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Originally posted by Lyiat
Now, when you say "No translocational magic", does this prevent things like Blink and Dimension Door?
Yes.
-- George Krashos |
| Lyiat |
Posted - 16 Oct 2014 : 02:25:24
Now, when you say "No translocational magic", does this prevent things like Blink and Dimension Door? |
| Cards77 |
Posted - 15 Oct 2014 : 19:37:57
I finished reading. While rebuilding the mythal at the end they mentioned "spells of imprisonment and foresight" true seeing? and minor magics of true striking and soft falling. |
| Cards77 |
Posted - 10 Oct 2014 : 01:02:37
I am currently reading "The Return of the Archwizards" book III, and they are battling for Evereska at the moment.
The mythal in Evereska has a number of powers. No translocational magic can work within the bounds of the mythal (teleporting etc). ANY evil aligned humanoids or others that trespass are automatically blasted with ice storm, meteor strike and magic missile spells. The mythal does indeed convey Feather Fall to all within as well as Spider Climb. The "Meadow Wall" was last described as a "stone wall" covered with brambles and other vegetation, that appeared to be low enough to be hurtled by elves. Hope this helps. |
| Tanthalas |
Posted - 09 Oct 2014 : 19:22:12
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Originally posted by BenN
One question that I have regarding Evereska: in the last of the Sundering novels, The Herald, we have the climax of the seige of Myth Drannor by the forces of Shade. Why didn't the Shade go after Evereska instead? It already has a strand of shadow magic woven into its mythal, so presumably it would be easier to take over compared to that of Myth Drannor......
Well, I just assumed that Myth Drannor's mythal was stronger and had more magical energy for Shade's needs. Though of course it was just a pretext to turn Myth Drannor into a ruin again, which was WotC's objective. |
| Lyiat |
Posted - 09 Oct 2014 : 10:11:45
Huh. I will most undoubtably take that into consideration. Being an elven creation, and quite possibly part of the mythral itself, would it be too out of place to entertain the idea that it is capable of changing form between a hedgerow and a solid rock wall? It is defined as the 'last line of defense', which, admittedly, a hedgerow would not be able to do well. I mean, the Harpell's had a completely invisible wall of force. A hedge capable of changing shape is hardly the weirdest thing you'd see in FR. |
| BenN |
Posted - 09 Oct 2014 : 09:45:45
Well, in the novel The Siege, Evereska's defenders are described climbing over, and sitting on the wall, so it sounds a bit more substantial than a hedge. As a result of a battle, "Meadow Wall rubble" is mentioned, so I've always assumed that its made of stones.
I guess it could be disguised as a decorative hedgerow (vines etc on the outside, a stone core inside). |
| Lyiat |
Posted - 09 Oct 2014 : 09:08:18
Stones? I'm going off the Forgotten Realms Campaign guide - 4e.
Page 130
"Past the flatlands, the Meadow Wall surrounds the city proper at a short distance, forming the last line of defense if an enemy manages to accomplish the Passing. It marks the limit of Evereska’s mythal, but to the untrained eye, it appears to be nothing more than a decorative hedgerow."
Does anyone have a direct quote as it being described as a wall of stone? Wouldn't want to goof that up. |
| BenN |
Posted - 09 Oct 2014 : 09:02:59
I can't really add anything about the Mythal, except to say that since the events of The Return of the Archwizards, a strand of shadow magic has been woven into it, and some of its powers & effects are 'broken'.
Regarding the Meadow Wall, according to the novels its made of stones, and short enough that elves can climb over it without any difficulty. No magical properties have been mentioned as far as I know.
One question that I have regarding Evereska: in the last of the Sundering novels, The Herald, we have the climax of the seige of Myth Drannor by the forces of Shade. Why didn't the Shade go after Evereska instead? It already has a strand of shadow magic woven into its mythal, so presumably it would be easier to take over compared to that of Myth Drannor...... |
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