| Author |
 Topic  |
|
Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
 Posted - 08 Dec 2004 : 05:22:42
|
The Chalice of the Serpents, part one:
http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/rl/20041208a
|
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium |
|
|
Hymn
Senior Scribe
Sweden
514 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2004 : 09:00:19
|
Claws his way up the walls. "Want more now, now NOW" Interesting article for sure. Has this old mysterious feeling over it somehow. And then I am not aiming at the talk about the god being older then Netheril |
Sauro moki kara ochiro - Even monkeys falls from trees.
The path that leads to truth is littered with the bodies of the ignorant - Miyamoto Musashi |
Edited by - Hymn on 08 Dec 2004 09:01:13 |
 |
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
|
|
Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2004 : 12:55:48
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Of course they'd update the page after I went to bed... 
They did actually watch and wait for you to nod off, you know.
And very interesting article, I like the fact it's in the Western Heratlands because that is the area I'm really craving at the moment. |
Life is either daring adventure or nothing. |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2004 : 13:33:55
|
quote:
Originally posted by Reefy
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Of course they'd update the page after I went to bed...
They did actually watch and wait for you to nod off, you know.
 |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
|
|
|
VEDSICA
Senior Scribe
USA
466 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2004 : 19:33:08
|
| HMMMM.Intriguing to say the least.Can't wait for the next installment.Thanks Kuje!!! |
LIFE,BIRTH,BLOOD,DOOM---THE HOLE IN THE GROUND IS COMING ROUND SOON----BLS |
|
|
|
Faraer
Great Reader
3308 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2004 : 20:16:32
|
| Resonates with subject matter I'm reading up on at the moment in books like Ricky Jay's Learned Pigs and Fireproof Women. |
|
|
|
SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2005 : 22:57:44
|
Of course, they would wait to update until I was at work... And they did it with Realmslore, too, the Bane-spawn!  |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
|
|
|
Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2005 : 23:12:33
|
Hmm interesting but perhaps Not as interesting as next months
The next installment of this column will commence a brief exploration of the Black Mysteries -- that is, particulars about the Order of the Black Flame that remain mysterious to all who don't happen to be Order members.
Now this is pure Gold! |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2005 : 05:15:18
|
Hmmm... Interesting. I appreciate the URL Sirius .
The Black Mysteries sounds rather intriguing as well. I Can't wait.
|
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
Edited by - The Sage on 20 Jan 2005 05:16:29 |
|
|
|
George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6648 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2005 : 23:05:39
|
If it's the Order of the Black Flame I'm thinking about (and it may well not be given that Ed likes to double up on things to keep everyone confused!) it was first mentioned in Ed's Athalantar article in Dragon#228 and was a mages cabal from Unther. But that article said they were defunct from the early 200s DR ... probably a different Black Flame organisation.
-- George Krashos
|
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
|
|
|
Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2005 : 00:19:56
|
| Quite possibly, Ed is going to speak of the Order of the Black Flame dedicated to Kossuth (adherents of which sometimes possess levels in the Black Flame Zealot prestige class; see Unapproachable East). |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2005 : 14:37:53
|
quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
If it's the Order of the Black Flame I'm thinking about (and it may well not be given that Ed likes to double up on things to keep everyone confused!) it was first mentioned in Ed's Athalantar article in Dragon#228 and was a mages cabal from Unther. But that article said they were defunct from the early 200s DR ... probably a different Black Flame organisation.
-- George Krashos
Hmmm... I don't remember that particular article. I must've missed that issue  .
George, if Ed's next Realmslore column does indeed detail a different Black Flame organisation, can I ask you to summarise the main details of the article you mentioned and send them over to me? They sound particularly useful for an idea I've had on the backburner for a while now...
If it's too much trouble, just let me know and I'll try and secure the details some other way .
|
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
|
|
|
George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6648 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2005 : 00:44:01
|
It's probably not the same "Black Flame" in hindsight but for your project, here's the reference from Dragon #228:
229 DR: Year of the Black Flame
A cabal of wizards calling themselves "The Black Flame" forms in Unther and destroys several armies sent by local rulers to slay them. Over the 20 summers that follow, they develop many important magics, but dwindle in numbers. destroyed by rivals or lost in travels to other planes. They leave behind many powerful spells that later form much of the arsenal of the Red Wizards of Thay.
-- George Krashos
|
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
|
|
|
Kentinal
Great Reader
4685 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2005 : 02:12:07
|
"but dwindle in numbers. destroyed by rivals or lost in travels to other planes. They leave behind many powerful spells that later form much of the arsenal of the Red Wizards of Thay."
At least allows for a few to keep order going, though certainly would have been hidden as ranks disappeared from being visable.
Odds are better though a new order arose and took the name from legend. |
|
|
|
The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2005 : 02:17:35
|
A large and bearded bird tells me Garen Thal is correct.
Three columns on this topic, I think.
Then . . . a big and wonderful 'meaty' topic, if my guess isn't mistaken (Nimbral length 'big').
love to all,
THO |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2005 : 03:37:15
|
quote:
Originally posted by The Hooded One
A large and bearded bird tells me Garen Thal is correct.
A bird, huh? Can this bird land on a telephone pole and tuck its head under its wing?
quote:
Originally posted by The Hooded One
Three columns on this topic, I think.
Then . . . a big and wonderful 'meaty' topic, if my guess isn't mistaken (Nimbral length 'big').
love to all,
THO
Nimbral length? Oooh... |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
|
|
|
Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2005 : 04:05:06
|
| Now if Ed can just slip some more atricles on Faeruns Paladin and Monk orders ill be really happy |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2005 : 09:53:13
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by The Hooded One
Three columns on this topic, I think.
Then . . . a big and wonderful 'meaty' topic, if my guess isn't mistaken (Nimbral length 'big').
love to all,
THO
Nimbral length? Oooh...
I agree. I'll double that first Oooh with another, and then support it with a Mmmm... .
quote:
Now if Ed can just slip some more atricles on Faeruns Paladin and Monk orders ill be really happy.
A little something on both would be nice, I agree. However, if I really had to choose, I'd prefer some details on the various druidic orders across the Realms.
|
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
Edited by - The Sage on 22 Jan 2005 09:54:43 |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
|
|
SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jan 2005 : 06:46:45
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
We also have another Adventure Locale. The Steaming Demon feels like another of the "hey, here's a token reference to the Realms, so it's a Realms article!" ones.
Just a bit... |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
|
|
Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2005 : 11:02:38
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The Black Mysteries, Part Two is up. Wow, that was a quick reload...
No kidding. And no complaints from this scribe either. My mind is already starting to wander down different paths thinking what fun I could unleash with such combustibles... |
Life is either daring adventure or nothing. |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 02 Feb 2005 : 14:03:45
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The Black Mysteries, Part Two is up. Wow, that was a quick reload...
 ... Wow, that was fast. Not that I'm complaining of course  . This sub-series is coming along rather nicely actually. And the symbology for the Order is up next... Neato  .
|
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
Edited by - The Sage on 02 Feb 2005 14:09:22 |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
|
|
Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2005 : 11:07:57
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The Black Mysteries, Part Three is up. A one week turn-around, again... 
This is good, do you think this is going to be typical of things to come for a while? I do hope so... |
Life is either daring adventure or nothing. |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2005 : 11:23:16
|
quote:
Originally posted by Reefy
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The Black Mysteries, Part Three is up. A one week turn-around, again...
This is good, do you think this is going to be typical of things to come for a while? I do hope so...
It would certainly be nice, so long as Ed has the time to keep articles in the queue. |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
|
|
|
Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 09 Feb 2005 : 11:45:30
|
quote:
Originally posted by The Hooded One
A large and bearded bird tells me Garen Thal is correct.
Three columns on this topic, I think.
Then . . . a big and wonderful 'meaty' topic, if my guess isn't mistaken (Nimbral length 'big').
love to all,
THO
well weve had our 3 order of the Black Flame articles.......
|
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
|
|
Topic |
|
New Realmslore
. I wonder what is next?