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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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 Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 15:33:54
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Has anyone guessed Dimswart?
Now that I think about it, I'm a little curious as to how "Filfaeril Bound And Willing" came to be published... We know it was written by someone at court, okay. But I'm curious as to if they arranged for its publication (which seems unlikely, to me) or if it fell into the wrong hands. I can readily see a noble, unhappy with the crown, arranging for the publication -- I don't see it as readily for someone who is loyal and, I'm guessing, something of an insider. Of course, we just know it's someone long known at Court -- which doesn't imply loyalty or even being a Cormyte. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 15:41:34
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Aha! LISTEN to Wooly, guessers. He's elucidating some important points. As to his guess about the author, I'm not so sure. 
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GoCeraf
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 18:39:35
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Uh, I just realized...
What does Ed use suction cups for? Well, I guess he doesn't have them anymore  , but still... |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 18:42:36
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No, he doesn't have them any more (they perish, over time, regardless of Elminster-swipings). Ed used them while he was working on his house, to lift panes of glass into place. You'll see good construction crews and window-glass-replacers using them everywhere.
(You were expecting a steamier answer, I know, but that'd be what *I* use them for .)
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GoCeraf
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 19:07:45
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Actually, I was sort of hoping for an answer depicting activities of questionable legality. Like as part of a heist.
I can't imagine many steamy uses for... wait, no, there it is. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 20 Jan 2009 : 22:59:45
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Has anyone guessed Dimswart?
Funnily enough, Dimswart was one of the first names to come to mind. I don't have much reasoning behind it, but Ed did mention, some time ago, that Dimswart had been busy writing "this and that."
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ranger_of_the_unicorn_run
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 02:20:29
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 02:31:45
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Hi again, scribes. Heh, keep those guesses coming!
In the meantime, here are the latest lore-words of Ed of the Greenwood, this time in response to Asgetrion’s last (thus far) Thunderstone-and-vicinity question:
“8) Does Stag's Skull Bridge have any sort of barracks/buildings for the Dragons stationed there, or do they just march to guard the bridge in shifts? Does it have any other buildings, or perhaps even fortifications (such as a barbican)?”
Ed replies:
Stag’s Skull Bridge was recently rebuilt to make it stronger and wider, fuelling speculation that perhaps, just perhaps, the Crown was finally going to permit large-scale logging in the Hullack Forest, or even permit the building (or undertake the building) of a long-locally-dreamed-of road right through the heart of the Hullack, beginning at the Bridge and ending in a moot with the East Way.
The Bridge is now wide enough for two wagons to JUST pass abreast without the wheels of either straying up onto the walkways (like modern-real-world North American sidewalks: continuous paths of smooth stone slabs raised a little more than a handspan above the level of the central “wagon-way” path). These walkways, which are “the height of a shortish man, lying down” across (about five feet), run the length of the bridge on both sides of the central wagon-way, and are bounded by continuous stone parapets four feet high and a foot thick (with a flat top “edge” much used by local youths to leap or dive into the Thunderflow in the warmest months; the Thunderflow is apt to be rather cold for such activities the rest of the year). Fishing from the bridge is forbidden, as is loitering on it “with intent to talk or meet with others,” or blocking it - - and the Dragons guarding it have strict orders to keep anyone from forming the habit of breaking these decrees. (So divers from the bridge have formed the habit of striding briskly onto the bridge, fully clad, then suddenly veering to a parapet, mounting it, and leaping off, without hesitation or delay. Guards tolerate that, even enjoying the entertainment, so they won’t stop a dripping-wet repeat diver from starting across the bridge, even if they know full well what he or she is going to do when they get to midspan.)
From below, the bridge is a high arch (allowing a man standing on the deck of a barge on the Thunderflow to pass under the bridge without ducking), but from above, the wagon-way has been built up and lengthened to minimize the “hump” or grade in the center that wagons must negotiate in slippery weather. There is one drainage-hole in the “deck” or “bed” of the bridge (the wagon-way), usually covered by a circular metal plate, that is wide enough to allow a slender man (or anyone smaller) to pass through it if they raise their arms, though it would be hard to fall through it accidentally. This hole is located just below the high point of the wagon-way, on the Thunderstone side of that crest. It is rarely uncovered, except when during rare torrential rains and when ice or snow are being cleared off the bridge in winter.
The bridge does not yet have any barbicans, gates, or “end-houses,” fortified or otherwise, although there have long been plans for a small barbican at the Hullack Forest end of the bridge. What exists instead, in a straight line north from the wagon-way and about forty feet away from the north end of the bridge, is a small stone “hump” with ground-level firing-ports let into it, and a rusty forest of “thrusting out in all directions” spikes on top (to prevent any wagon, mount, or person from standing atop the hump).
The firing ports have heavy “swing up to the ceiling” metal shutters on their insides (reinforced by locking crossbars), and let into a small “ready room” where Purple Dragons can man multiple-fire heavy crossbows that are mounted on swivel-tripods, loaded (very rapidly) by means of racks, and cocked (fairly rapidly) by means of “master” winch-windlasses operated by turning large “wheels” of open spokes. Intended to repel an invasion in force out of the forest (e.g. by orcs), this small pillbox enclosure (known to the Dragons as “the Sunken Keep”) has never been used “in anger,” and is generally regarded as a mistake (though it has proved useful for private meetings, military initiations, and even trysts). It is accessed by a stone-lined, arch-topped tunnel that runs along the north bank of the Thunderflow for “four long bowshots” and then hooks north into the Hullack, where its hidden (by a screen of woven, living forest plants, and a smaller “mat” of them affixed to the door itself) access door emerges between the roots of an ancient shadowtop stump the size of a small cottage.
As the Sunken Keep is rarely even inspected, there’s little sign of any trail or disturbance at the tunnel entry. Food and water is cached all the way along the tunnel, and it has “sleeping niches” let into its north wall every so often; enough to hide twenty armed and equipped Dragons in comfort, and to “stash” forty of them for short periods in discomfort.
There is a small wooden “keep off the rain” pavilion on the west side of the south end of the bridge. (I call it a pavilion because it’s a steeply conical roof around a central flagpole that a lantern can be winched to the top of, for better visibility around the bridge in times of attack; a flag has never been known to be raised on it, that roof being supported by a ring of eight pillars, with no walls, a flagstone floor, and one solid and very uncomfortable log bench, to discourage any on-duty Dragons from dozing off. The word “pavilion” isn’t used in Cormyr for permanent buildings, only for elaborate tents; Cormyreans call this shelter a “rain-roof.”)
The Dragons DO have a small, simple walled compound consisting of a stone barracks, stables, haypile, underground stone-lined “pit” holding-cell with wall-manacles (six sets), well, and armory at the west end of Thunderstone (just outside the built-up area), and an identical, empty, locked-up “spare” compound at the east end of Thunderstone, beyond the built-up area. The western compound is known as Westhold, and the eastern one as Easthold (ah, the ever-poetic military mind), and Dragons moving between Stag's Skull Bridge and either compound are encouraged to always vary their routes and the times they make the journey (and change bridge-guarding shifts).
So saith Ed. Who wants to know if there are any more Thunderstone-related questions, while he’s still thinking about the place and has his notes out.
love to all,
THO
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Brimstone
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 02:47:36
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-Dear Ed care of THO. I just recently got the Cormyr(2E) PDF from Paizo. 
-On the map (page 72 of the PDF) it has a location called The Cliff of Lost Lovers. Just south of Halfhap, and due west of the Moonsea Ride. I started a thread about it over at the WotC boards. I got nothing as far as Realmslore is concerned. I looked at some other Realms products yet I can find anything about it. I was wondering if Ed has anything to say about this site. Thanks!
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crazedventurers
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 11:09:42
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
So saith Ed. Who wants to know if there are any more Thunderstone-related questions, while he’s still thinking about the place and has his notes out.
love to all,
THO
Thank you for your replies so far - very much enjoyed by all!
More questions you ask? (ahem) well then.......
Wizards of War:
More than the normal contingent for a village of its size given the dangers of the Hullack? Any unusual spells used to blast the enemies in the woods without destroying the place? (general description is fine)
Purple Dragons:
Rangers, druids, scouts in the ranks? Do they 'patrol' the Hullack much or just keep the critters north of the Thunderflow? Do the locals lads and lasses enrol in the dragons?
Ranching:
Are horses bred for work (dray, plough etc) and for the military/general riding? (or do they specialise). Do most folks in Thunderstone know how to ride?
I would presume that hunting is a popular pastime given the location, so do people ride about the coutryside chasing deer and foxes? If so are hounds used, are they locally bred, by whom?
Are they any local laws regarding hunting? (right of way, game in/out of season etc)
What local festivals are celebrated? (excluding Greengrass, Shieldmeet etc) and are there any 'local only' traditions/games held at the festivals?
Beer: what is the local brew and does it travel well? (same for wine, fortified spirits etc)
If I wanted to subtly get some news into circulation, who would be the best person to 'talk to in confidence' and therefore ensure that everyone knew by sundown tomorrow what I wanted them to know 
Of the up-and-coming young local lads and lasses who is seen as someone of worth, who is the troublemaker, and who is the one that the War Wizards and Dragons really keep an eye on?
Field boundaries: Hedges or dry stone walls?
I would be interested to know how the worship of Malar is conducted in Thunderstone, whether the locals accept it/embrace it or whether they are seen as those that 'keep the woods wild and hunt beast and man that dare tread the Hullack'.
Any local gossip on ruins/tresure/lost hunting parties/cults etc etc etc are always welcome. Do the locals try to steer adventuring groups to certain areas each summer by telling wild tales? Is there a local adventuring band active?
What is the relationship between Thunderstone and Highdale? much trade between the two, supported by hamlets/fortified waystations in the Thundergap?
Ahem, I could come up with a dozen more questions  , but will leave it at that. Ed, am not expecting full blown answers for all and wont be miffed if you miss some out.
Cheers
Damian
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So saith Ed. I've never said he was sane, have I?
Gods, all this writing and he's running a constant fantasy version of Coronation Street in his head, too. .
shudder,
love to all,
THO
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 16:54:31
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My guess is Storm Silverhand. She's a marchioness of Cormyr and "long known there" and known to have a love of "bodice ripper" fiction. Maybe she tried her own hand at some ... ?
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 17:38:03
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Originally posted by George Krashos
My guess is Storm Silverhand. She's a marchioness of Cormyr and "long known there" and known to have a love of "bodice ripper" fiction. Maybe she tried her own hand at some ... ?
-- George Krashos
I guessed her already, and she was among the wrong guesses. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 19:21:33
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Sorry for the off-topiness in advance...
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Originally posted by RodOdom
Argh ! You'd think moving the timeline 100 years would lift most of the NDAs.
I would think there would be even more NDAs where Ed and 4e is concerned - he knows MUCH less about it then the folks who designed it, and he really can't be "telling it like it is" like he does with the Realms he personally created.
In fact, there seems to be a lot of effort on the company's part to leave a LOT of guesswork in the setting now... which is something I can understand as a DM (but NOT as a fan of the Realms).
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 21:38:58
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quote:
Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
My guess is Storm Silverhand. She's a marchioness of Cormyr and "long known there" and known to have a love of "bodice ripper" fiction. Maybe she tried her own hand at some ... ?
-- George Krashos
I guessed her already, and she was among the wrong guesses.
Must have missed it in all the excitement. Thanks for the heads up. I shall ponder anon.
-- George Krashos
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 21 Jan 2009 : 21:41:08
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I know who the author was, It was written by someone with a dirty mind...
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why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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Ergdusch
Master of Realmslore
Germany
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 10:04:43
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
So saith Ed. Who wants to know if there are any more Thunderstone-related questions, while he’s still thinking about the place and has his notes out.
love to all,
THO
Marvelous answers, all of them. My thanks to the one who asked about Thunderstone in the first place and many thanks of course to Ed for these detailed answers. |
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Tormtar
Acolyte
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 11:04:53
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Hi Ed and The Hooded One,
A couple of Archdale related queries, if I may?
Does Ed have any details on the dwarven master mason Feldyn Fullbellow (he who made the fountain at the Bounty of the Goddess temple in Archenbridge)? Where is he based? Who works for him or does he work alone, etc?
Secondly, the water in the aforementioned fountain turns to blood and has healing properties if a priest/ess of Chauntea is slain within the dale. Are there any other readily to hand examples of such event connected miracles connected with temples in the Heartlands?
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RodOdom
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 13:19:51
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Originally posted by Markustay
Sorry for the off-topiness in advance...
[quote]Originally posted by RodOdom
In fact, there seems to be a lot of effort on the company's part to leave a LOT of guesswork in the setting now... which is something I can understand as a DM (but NOT as a fan of the Realms).
Well, good then. The less they'll have to retcon later. |
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RodOdom
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 13:29:12
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Dear Ed and Lady THO,
In Ed and Jeff Grubb's novel Corymr, Vangerdahast confronts Aunadaur Bleth with a special relic:
“The blade I hold is Symylazarr, the Fount of Honor, upon which every leader of every noble house swears his or her fealty to the king. Kiss the dragon’s-head pommel and repeat the last sentence you uttered,” the old wizard said, and the other two men in the room took a single step forward in unison."
What is Symylazarr's story? Is it enchanted? Thank you. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 19:21:46
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IIRC, there are four 'royal blades' of Cormyr, and that is just one.
I'm not sure, but I think one may have been lost during Cormyr's war with Calimshan (the province of Valashar) - Fort Illbratha in the Troll Mountains has some history regarding it. |
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 22 Jan 2009 : 19:31:05
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Originally posted by RodOdom
What is Symylazarr's story? Is it enchanted? Thank you.
Symylazarr, like Orbyn, Rissar and Ansrivarr, are all tied into the Royal Lineage (and fully detailed there), and thus their histories and powers--all four are magical--are NDA, beyond what appears in Volo's Guide to Cormyr.
Ilbratha, Mistress of Battles, would be a fifth Sword of State, but it was lost long ago, and picked up by aquatic elves, as detailed in Sea of Fallen Stars. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 00:25:42
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Hello again, all. I bring you again Ed’s latest message, this time a hearty “You’re welcome!” to Kajehase, a “good guesses but sorry” to The Sage (Dimswart) and ranger of the unicorn run (Thone) and a “I’m not counting Storm as one of your guesses, George,” being as Storm had already been revealed as a “no,” to George Krashos, a confirmation that Garen Thal’s sword reply (directly above) is “right on” as far as Ed is concerned . . . and the hoped-for Realmslore, too.
This time, Ed’s lore-response concerns two of the questions asked by crazedventurers. Ed promises that the rest of Damian’s questions WILL be answered in later messages.
I’ve interspersed the queries with Ed’s replies:
Q: Wizards of War: More than the normal contingent for a village of its size given the dangers of the Hullack? Any unusual spells used to blast the enemies in the woods without destroying the place? (general description is fine)
A: No, War Wizards operating in the area come to Thunderstone only to investigate suspicious matters reported in Thunderstone itself.
Otherwise, they work up and down the Cormyr side of the mountains to the east, and probe into the Hullack from the north, avoiding Thunderstone except to occasionally “lie in wait” for brigands, smugglers, Zhent agents, or monsters flushed out of the forest, whom they believe will cross the Stag’s Skull Bridge in departing the Hullack on its southern edge.
The only seldom-used spell popular among War Wizards operating against foes in the Hullack is the “loft” spell, which is a swift, long-range cone area of effect spell that levitates warm-blooded, living mammals of the same size as the caster or larger precipitously twelve feet straight up into the air, and then (caster’s choice, made during incantation) ends abruptly, dumping them back down again in a fall, or ends in a feather fall (possibly leaving them a visible target for longer). The fall and crashing up into branches might cause minor damage (1-2 hp), but the main purpose of the spell is to “flush out” persons in hiding, so archers and other Purple Dragons can act against them (a lofted target can’t run away until they are back on the ground, though they CAN grab hold of tree boughs and get up into a tree). The spell is sometimes used on “friendlies,” to boost them up into a tree beyond their reach, or to extricate them from thorns or a bog.
Q: Purple Dragons: Rangers, druids, scouts in the ranks? Do they 'patrol' the Hullack much or just keep the critters north of the Thunderflow? Do the locals lads and lasses enroll in the Dragons?
A: The local Purple Dragons have a handful of trained scouts and rangers in the ranks, but they are primarily used to track horse-thieves and smugglers, and to watch suspicious movements in the foothills of the mountains, not to make forays into the Hullack (though moots “just inside” the forest, or frequent forays into the Hullack, will be investigated). This is because, yes, they tend to work to keep critters north of the Thunderflow rather than patrolling the Hullack in any strength (forays into the Hullack are made by larger forces organized and brought in from Arabel and elsewhere for specific missions). Druids are almost unknown among the ranks of Dragons. Local lads and lasses enroll in the Dragons, some out of interest and some because they find it their best chances of good employment, but they tend to find themselves swiftly reassigned to elsewhere in the realm, with only a few veteran Dragons stationed locally as “local experts.” This policy is to keep corruption among the Dragons to a minimum (young recruits may come in with hidden obligations or debts, or be too eager to make “big coin” quickly, and so be susceptible to bribery and just “looking the other way” when faced with malfeasances by longtime friends or family).
So saith Ed, who will return with more replies on the morrow.
love to all,
THO
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George Krashos
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 00:56:58
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I'm getting nostalgic in my old age and was wondering if Ed would find the time to provide us here at the 'Keep with some spellbook write-ups in "Pages From the Mages" style. I'm happy not to get any game mechanics (although mention of unique spells contained witin them and what the spells 'do' would be nice). If I can indicate a preference, I'd love to see something to do with Halruaa or Netheril.
I understand if this might take a while, but I'm the patient sort.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 01:08:34
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
... a “good guesses but sorry” to The Sage (Dimswart)...
Heh. Ah, well. I guess this means I'll have to keep digging for potential possibilities then. 
Okay, then, could we get a "kinda close" or "way off" remark from Ed for some of the suggestions given so far, my Lady?
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 01:28:37
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Heh. I'll ask, Sage, and we'll see.
George, what a GREAT suggestion. That, too, goes off to Ed (who's been very busy with some Realms writing today). I suspect patience will be necessary, but I'd not be surprised to see some write-ups. Eventually.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 03:05:24
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Originally posted by George Krashos
I'm getting nostalgic in my old age and was wondering if Ed would find the time to provide us here at the 'Keep with some spellbook write-ups in "Pages From the Mages" style. I'm happy not to get any game mechanics (although mention of unique spells contained witin them and what the spells 'do' would be nice). If I can indicate a preference, I'd love to see something to do with Halruaa or Netheril.
I understand if this might take a while, but I'm the patient sort.
-- George Krashos
I'll actually add to this, a bit... I always loved Ed's articles on magical goodies (like the articles on swords, staves, and daggers; I've built an NPC around a dragonfang) and also his NPCs (like Mintiper, Asilther, Elsura, and of course Baelam the Bold). I'd love to see more of those. And if he wants, I'm sure that he could do them as full-on articles, instead of replies, and that Big Al would he happy to host them. This would also apply to George's request, too. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 03:34:09
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Heh. I'll ask, Sage, and we'll see.
My thanks.
And I'll second Wooly's suggestion above too [and Krash's as well]... as I wouldn't mind seeing a few slightly detailed NPCs from Ed also.
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Kuje
Great Reader
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 04:28:19
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Well, Ed has given us info on NPCs over the years, mostly because I've asked various random ones..... I haven't asked in awhile though because the last request I sent is still outstanding. :)
It's still time for some new FR curse words also. :) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 06:04:23
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Originally posted by Kuje
Well, Ed has given us info on NPCs over the years, mostly because I've asked various random ones..... I haven't asked in awhile though because the last request I sent is still outstanding. :)
Yeah, I remember those... because they're some of my favorite replies. But I'm sure Ed's got plenty more he'd be willing to talk further about if given enough prompting.
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It's still time for some new FR curse words also. :)
That, and some new religious-specific/clerical terms as well. |
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 23 Jan 2009 : 08:54:15
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Originally posted by crazedventurers
What is the relationship between Thunderstone and Highdale? much trade between the two, supported by hamlets/fortified waystations in the Thundergap?
Cheers
Damian
ps thank you to THO for posting and sharing her own tales of Cormyr
I seem to remember a small Purple Dragon outpost (and a village) called 'Thundarlun', which was mentioned in 'Crown of Fire'. I also recall it was destroyed by the Zhents hunting Shandril, but I guess it would have been rebuilt since then (because of its strategic importance).
Oh, and a *million* thanks to Ed and THO for all that marvelous info on Thunderstone -- it's already longer than most Dragon articles, and filled with inspiring, juicy details that I'm going to use in my campaign. Ed just never ceases to amaze and inspire me! |
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Questions for Ed Greenwood (2009)
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