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TomCosta
Forgotten Realms Designer
  
USA
739 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2017 : 01:23:46
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Actually, Matrix said Ilsevele didn't abandon the dream.... |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
    
USA
2562 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2017 : 01:32:50
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Oops! I misread the comment ^^; |
Sweet water and light laughter |
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Zeromaru X
Master of Realmslore
   
Colombia
1832 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2017 : 03:03:15
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Thanks, Matrix. Is good to know that they left the potential for players to help Ilse to rebuild Myth Drannor, for those who didn't like the "old elven city as an evil dungeon because civilization is just for the superior homosapiens" approach. |
Long ago, in the distant past, they fell into decay. The philosopher’s path... The river of glory... Even the saints resting in the darkness rise up without response and block the way... |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
6073 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2017 : 13:17:40
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How do we reconcile the statement in this product that Myth Drannor has been "utterly destroyed" with Ed's comments regarding the Tree of Souls and how it was saved from the fall of Thultanthar ... ?
-- 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
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sleyvas
Great Reader
    
USA
9902 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2017 : 16:09:10
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
How do we reconcile the statement in this product that Myth Drannor has been "utterly destroyed" with Ed's comments regarding the Tree of Souls and how it was saved from the fall of Thultanthar ... ?
-- George Krashos
I forget what Ed said, but maybe the tree of souls "collapsed the mythal into itself". By that, I mean maybe the tree is sentient and it drew upon the nearest major power source to generate some kind of "barrier" to protect itself? Maybe the tree itself has gone into "safe room" mode, and its surrounded by demons and devils... all of whom are greedily rubbing their hands together to try and figure out some way to break through that barrier and get their hands on this beautiful tree full of soul energy that they want to corrupt. In fact, I know a lot of folks aren't extremely fond of god theories, but maybe this tree is itself an avatar of some elven deity (possibly Rillifane Ralathil... possibly Angharradh) but one outside of the god's control and if it dies it weakens the god itself. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
34479 Posts |
Posted - 09 Dec 2017 : 16:31:14
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As I recall, Ed's explanation was that there was a barrier raised around the tree itself, and the barrier punched thru the falling city of Shade.
So as I see it, there's nothing to reconcile - the parts of the city that had been reclaimed were destroyed, but a small area around the tree (maybe a circle 50 or 100 feet in diameter) was untouched. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3194 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jul 2018 : 13:35:15
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Got a copy... |
"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." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
    
USA
2562 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jul 2018 : 20:31:15
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I did, too. |
Sweet water and light laughter |
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John Daker
Seeker

USA
55 Posts |
Posted - 18 Jul 2018 : 20:13:59
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Will this be available as Print on Demand (i.e. a physical product)? I'd buy that in a heartbeat. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
6073 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2018 : 02:44:29
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I'm going to see if I can find one at Gen Con for an affordable price. I have the PDF so no biggie if they are trying to price gouge.
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
34479 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jul 2018 : 03:43:36
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
I'm going to see if I can find one at Gen Con for an affordable price. I have the PDF so no biggie if they are trying to price gouge.
-- George Krashos
Good luck. I've been watching them on eBay, and I think the cheapest I've seen was still something like $100. |
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
    
USA
2224 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2018 : 02:55:41
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quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
If only we could get an Undermountain Adventure. The Curse of Halaster's Hall's!
Yes, because Undermountain has not been overdone at all, having been included in more publications than literally any other location in any fantasy setting... |
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
    
USA
2224 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2018 : 03:00:53
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Seems to me the like goal here is to reset Myth Drannor to 2nd Edition, which is exactly how I liked it; just work in a couple explanations of how Phaerimm and Alhoon have returned and there you have it... and the baelnorn are back, having only been physically destroyed and now reformed.
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John Daker
Seeker

USA
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3194 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jul 2018 : 13:45:18
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quote: Originally posted by The Masked Mage
quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
If only we could get an Undermountain Adventure. The Curse of Halaster's Hall's!
Yes, because Undermountain has not been overdone at all, having been included in more publications than literally any other location in any fantasy setting...
It's all about beating that dead horse to death. |
"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." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
Edited by - Brimstone on 20 Jul 2018 13:45:46 |
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