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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
 Posted - 27 Jun 2016 : 23:24:17
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Once again, I'm pleased to announce that we'll be holding another Candlekeep Presents seminar this coming GenCon. The theme for this year's seminar is "Of Secret's Fair and Foul." From the seminar's event listing:quote:
The Forgotten Realms is a world full of secrets. From dread cabals to evil cults, ancient beings and sinister brotherhoods, to the fabled NDA, come join us to explore the secrets of the Realms in our fifth annual celebration of the setting, its creators, and its fans.
We plan on talking about, and maybe revealing, a few secrets, as well as possibly creating some new ones. After all, what is a gathering of Realms fans for, if not to create new secrets for others to find?
If you're planning on coming to GenCon this year, we'd very much like for you to join us at the seminar. You can click the link above, or search for SEM1684079 or "Candlekeep Presents." Just sign up, and join us!
If you aren't coming to GenCon, or can't make it to the seminar, or want one of the cool pins we've given away in years past or just want to help fund the festivities, please check out the GoFundMe page we have set up to allow for contributions. No one should feel obligated to contribute, and we want everyone to be clear that the seminar (and that cool skull pin) is free for all attendees.
Please feel free to discuss or ask questions below. And for those that are coming, see you in Indianapolis!
-Brian
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Edited by - Garen Thal on 28 Jun 2016 01:58:43
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Adhriva
Learned Scribe
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2016 : 23:45:12
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| I so very much wish I could! Someone take notes for me! |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2016 : 01:23:46
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That GoFundMe link doesn't seem to be working.
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2016 : 02:00:21
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Originally posted by George Krashos
That GoFundMe link doesn't seem to be working.
-- George Krashos
Thank you, George. Fixed!
(Apparently, "godfundme," while effective if it works as a request, is not the best of websites to send people to...) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2016 : 04:31:23
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Not only am I signed up, my GenCon badge and event tickets arrived just today.
And I've thrown money into the Gofundme, too.  |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2016 : 12:22:26
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| Sigh, maybe next year. Even if I have to drive up there from Dallas... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious
thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn
then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding."
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2016 : 12:59:54
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| I'll go next year, hopefully. |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jul 2016 : 21:47:17
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| I won't be making it this year. One day, I will go to my first GenCon. |
Sweet water and light laughter |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2016 : 00:37:57
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
I won't be making it this year. One day, I will go to my first GenCon.
Make it next year. 30th anniversary of the published Realms ...
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jul 2016 : 18:12:48
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quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
quote:
Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
I won't be making it this year. One day, I will go to my first GenCon.
Make it next year. 30th anniversary of the published Realms ...
-- George Krashos
Oh my! Is that a hint that something extraordinary will happen at next year's GenCon? :O |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jul 2016 : 03:30:18
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Originally posted by sno4wy
Oh my! Is that a hint that something extraordinary will happen at next year's GenCon? :O
As extraordinary as we can make it.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
United Kingdom
6351 Posts |
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jul 2016 : 15:10:02
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| I've been meaning to get out to Gencon since moving out to the Midwest, almost a decade ago now. Things keep getting in the way but NEXT YEAR, I SWEAR! :O |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jul 2016 : 04:16:21
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quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
quote:
Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
I won't be making it this year. One day, I will go to my first GenCon.
Make it next year. 30th anniversary of the published Realms ...
-- George Krashos
That's the plan for me as well. I've been trying very hard this last year to get everything in order so that I can make this not only my first GenCon attendance... but finally, the time when I can also meet up with you all!  |
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"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jul 2016 : 16:07:47
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I'll be there. A shame that my dad had to sit outside and wait the whole time. He said that was the worst part last year.  |
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sno4wy
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jul 2016 : 19:43:04
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Originally posted by Galuf the Dwarf
I'll be there. A shame that my dad had to sit outside and wait the whole time. He said that was the worst part last year.
I feel like someone should edit that "free them" meme for your dad in this case, except change the caption to "let him in". :P |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jul 2016 : 20:06:56
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Originally posted by Galuf the Dwarf
I'll be there. A shame that my dad had to sit outside and wait the whole time. He said that was the worst part last year.
The worst part for me was the fact that the cell phone reception in there was so bad it killed my cell phone battery - I had to turn my phone off, which really complicated Callmegene trying to get a hold of me. 
I'll be better prepared for that aspect of it, this year. |
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Galuf the Dwarf
Senior Scribe
USA
489 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jul 2016 : 21:17:12
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The worst part for me was the fact that the cell phone reception in there was so bad it killed my cell phone battery - I had to turn my phone off, which really complicated Callmegene trying to get a hold of me.
I'll be better prepared for that aspect of it, this year.
Ouch. That doesn't sound good. 
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Originally posted by sno4wy
I feel like someone should edit that "free them" meme for your dad in this case, except change the caption to "let him in". :P
Maybe. You never know. Of course, my dad doesn't know diddlysquat about the Realms, so I don't know if he'd care that much to be in. He's pretty much there because he's essentially "my ride" if you will. I wouldn't have gotten there in the first place without him. |
Galuf's Baldur's Gate NPC stats: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8823
Galuf's 3.5 Ed. Cleric Domains: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14036
Galuf's Homebrew 4th Edition Races: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=13787
Galuf's Homebrew Specialty Priest PrCs: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=14353
Galuf's Forgotten Realms Heralds and Allies thread: forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=8766 |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5692 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jul 2016 : 09:48:25
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Well met
Gencon is looming, my fellow scribes! Still time to get those pledges into Garen Thal's GoFundMe page.
Once again, amazing pin badges have been produced, and this time there are TWO! There's also the opportunity to obtain previous year's badges, and I can personally state that they are truly wonderful to behold.
Please support "Candlekeep Presents" if you can. Many thanks once again to Garen Thal for arranging and keeping this fantastic seminar running for Realms fans. |
Alaundo
Candlekeep Forums Head Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
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Galadhion
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jul 2016 : 04:32:47
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Originally posted by Alaundo
Well met
Gencon is looming, my fellow scribes! Still time to get those pledges into Garen Thal's GoFundMe page.
Once again, amazing pin badges have been produced, and this time there are TWO! There's also the opportunity to obtain previous year's badges, and I can personally state that they are truly wonderful to behold.
Please support "Candlekeep Presents" if you can. Many thanks once again to Garen Thal for arranging and keeping this fantastic seminar running for Realms fans.
ESdB and I have been working with the art team to have some special treats for all the attendees. I just got a notice from the printer that the surprises are on their way. Our thanks to Garen Thal for organizing this event! |
Eric Menge
Game Designer / Writer
www.mythmakers.com |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jul 2016 : 18:53:33
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I too have finished my special treat for the attendees. Just waiting to hear back from Brian and Erik re the logistics of getting that treat to Indy.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
United Kingdom
6351 Posts |
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Adhriva
Learned Scribe
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jul 2016 : 20:44:23
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| So far all that has been shown in a few of the fb groups is a piece of FR penciled art. |
Professional illustrator and comic book artist.
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Edited by - Adhriva on 29 Jul 2016 20:56:23 |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jul 2016 : 22:47:06
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My treat will be uploaded to the DMs Guild the night of the seminar and will be available for free download.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Galadhion
Acolyte
USA
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Adhriva
Learned Scribe
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jul 2016 : 02:32:38
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| Thank you. I look forward to seeing more of the art presented in good detail |
Professional illustrator and comic book artist.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 30 Jul 2016 : 23:59:03
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Originally posted by Adhriva
So far all that has been shown in a few of the fb groups is a piece of FR penciled art.
Not *penciled,* exactly, but not colored, either.
What we have is fifteen characters representing five secret societies in the Realms. Attendees will each get one, which serves as a campaign hook or character concept, as well as giving a set of optional at-Con "missions" for the agent (i.e. the attendee).
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Adhriva
Learned Scribe
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2016 : 01:52:06
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| What medium is it then? The sample I was looking at (the first revealed) looked like 2mm H or F pencil that was scanned (or it was a digital simulacrum there of). |
Professional illustrator and comic book artist.
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Galadhion
Acolyte
USA
24 Posts |
Posted - 01 Aug 2016 : 14:31:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Adhriva
What medium is it then? The sample I was looking at (the first revealed) looked like 2mm H or F pencil that was scanned (or it was a digital simulacrum there of).
The illustrations are hb .5 and .3 lead mechanical pencil, scanned and then cleaned up in Photoshop. The organization icons are digital vectors designed in Illustrator. The text is Dalelands Uncial, Souvenir, and Book Antiqua. My goal is to match the style of Cloak and Dagger by Eric Boyd, Sean Reynolds, and Steven Schend. |
Eric Menge
Game Designer / Writer
www.mythmakers.com |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 03 Aug 2016 : 13:49:39
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It appears I may have run into some logistical problems re delivering my gift to the Seminar. Waiting on FedEx to see whether my online print order has gone through. Had the same issues last year but it got sorted. Might need someone on the ground with an e-mail addy and the ability to accept a 5Mb file ... I'll keep you posted.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
Edited by - George Krashos on 03 Aug 2016 13:52:56 |
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GenCon-Candlekeep Presents: Of Secrets Fair & Foul
