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mikie
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 Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 17:16:11
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Does anyone know when the module: Pool of Radiance-Attack on Myth Drannor takes place? (Year) Also, where can I find surrounding towns/ villages? Module doesn't detail any. Any & all info would be great. Thanks all!
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 17:43:39
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| I seem to remember that it was set a few years after 1372 FR but then Spellplague came along and atleast in my mind put that into question. I know that's not a lot of help, heck I could be completely wrong, it's been a long time since I look at either of those adventures. |
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Werthead
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 19:11:52
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Before Midwinter, 1372 DR; Iyachtu Xvim is still listed in the book as an active deity. Other than that, no date is given.
As for nearest towns and villages, there isn't much short of Mistledale(Ashabenford), Hillsfar and Shadowdale itself. During the period its in ruins, the entire area surrounding Myth Drannor is an effective no-go area, so there simply aren't any intact surrounding towns and villages. Plenty of ruined ones, though. |
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mikie
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 20:16:21
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Thanks! It helped. Now I can look up events that happened around that time.quote:
Originally posted by SirUrza
I seem to remember that it was set a few years after 1372 FR but then Spellplague came along and atleast in my mind put that into question. I know that's not a lot of help, heck I could be completely wrong, it's been a long time since I look at either of those adventures.
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mikie
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 20:19:21
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Those are the only cities I looked at too. Looks like I'll have to make up a village around the area. Thanks for your reply.quote:
Originally posted by Werthead
Before Midwinter, 1372 DR; Iyachtu Xvim is still listed in the book as an active deity. Other than that, no date is given.
As for nearest towns and villages, there isn't much short of Mistledale(Ashabenford), Hillsfar and Shadowdale itself. During the period its in ruins, the entire area surrounding Myth Drannor is an effective no-go area, so there simply aren't any intact surrounding towns and villages. Plenty of ruined ones, though.
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 21:27:27
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Hmm looking at source book for the game, 1023 is last listed date, the history goes on to say The last 300 years was a fall of Phlan.
Oh there is this "2 years ago, in the Year of the Worm." The flight of Dragons.
So it appears to make the computer game start 1358 DR. Most could complete that game in less then a year. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Thieran
Learned Scribe
Germany
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Posted - 06 Nov 2013 : 23:34:05
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Originally posted by Kentinal
Hmm looking at source book for the game, 1023 is last listed date, the history goes on to say The last 300 years was a fall of Phlan.
Oh there is this "2 years ago, in the Year of the Worm." The flight of Dragons.
So it appears to make the computer game start 1358 DR. Most could complete that game in less then a year.
I guess you are confusing "Pool of Radiance" and "Pool of Radiance - Attack on Myth Drannor". |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2013 : 03:38:41
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Originally posted by Thieran
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Originally posted by Kentinal
Hmm looking at source book for the game, 1023 is last listed date, the history goes on to say The last 300 years was a fall of Phlan.
Oh there is this "2 years ago, in the Year of the Worm." The flight of Dragons.
So it appears to make the computer game start 1358 DR. Most could complete that game in less then a year.
I guess you are confusing "Pool of Radiance" and "Pool of Radiance - Attack on Myth Drannor".
Yup, it rather appears to be Fall 1366DR |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2013 : 03:59:33
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http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/List_of_novels_in_chronological_order
Lists it as 1369 DR. *shrugs* |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2013 : 13:43:55
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That is correct. I have the said novel by Carrie Bebris. It says on page 55: "The Year of the Gauntlet. 1369." |
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Werthead
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 07 Nov 2013 : 14:16:09
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| That seems reasonable. The novel says it's 1369 and it cannot take place any later than 1372 because Iyachtu is described as being a still-extant deity. There isn't too much change in Myth Drannor/Cormanthor's circumstances before that for quite some time, so you can place the module any time in that period you want. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 07 Nov 2013 : 15:15:41
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| Sounds like my memory wasn't so fuzzy after all, glad I could help. :) |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 07 Nov 2013 : 15:26:57
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It was an interesting adventure trying to track down the dates, with the side of me missing the "- Attack on Myth Drannor" part of title.
I discovered that the "Pool of Radiance" canonically occurred 1340 DR, despite the intro wrote by Jell Grubb. Unless Year of the Worm got redated. *shrugs* |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
"Judgement" copyright 2003 by Elizabeth Moon |
Edited by - Kentinal on 07 Nov 2013 15:28:41 |
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