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Xysma
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
 Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 17:31:50
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My vote goes to the zentharim. Their diversity is a great tool for me as a DM. But my heart beat for the Red Wizards, too
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El Magnifico Uno
Learned Scribe
113 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 18:35:07
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| I vote for the Harpers due to their terrorist actions against the soveriegn nation of Thay, their thwarting of the Zhentariums efforts to quell anarchy, and not the least of which is their habit of killing whomever disagrees with their skewed worldview.. Included in this vote are the rogue nations of the Silver Marches, Cormyr, and Waterdeep that tacitly support this group of harp playing thugs and condone their heinous crimes.. |
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ShadowJack
Senior Scribe
USA
350 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2005 : 19:14:21
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| I must agree with Shadovar. The Cult are a bunch of power/money/influence hungry morons willing to worship (or act like they do)mouldering, self-centered, undead Wyrms based on the fanatical writings and interpretations of a jealous, love-crazed mad man... Sounds a little too much like reality to me... Besides they always have cool, hidden lairs. I love how they are represented in Year of Rogue Dragons! |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 26 Oct 2005 : 02:48:20
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
You all realize, of course, the Twisted Rune will subliminally influence your votes to drive themselves back into the shadows, from whence they can manipulate all the above groups at their leisure.....
Maybe so, but can they make us laugh?
No one beats dark-robed, evil, arrogant, and supposedly "intelligent" bad guys bumbling around. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
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hooper101
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - 31 Oct 2005 : 23:18:28
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I think the scariest are the red wizards. I mean Sazz Tam aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhhhh |
Die, die, die ,die, die, why won't you just die you silly dragon! |
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Beirnadri Magranth
Senior Scribe
USA
720 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 16:26:38
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| i dont even know what the rundeen consortium is! |
"You came here to be a martyr in a great big bang of glory... instead you will die with a whimper."
::moussaoui tries to interrupt::
"You will never get a chance to speak again and that's an appropriate ending."
-Judge Brinkema |
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hooper101
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 16:45:09
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| The Zhents are easy to hate because they have their hands in so many baskets and they cover so many gods. The slaver thing doesnt help their case either. Also the fact that many of the leaders are Beholders or other non-humanoid creatures lends to another xenophobic hatred I believe. |
Die, die, die ,die, die, why won't you just die you silly dragon! |
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Fletcher
Learned Scribe
USA
299 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 17:48:46
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| The zhents. I just love the mafia. Both straight up in-your-face bold, and lots of 'It wasn't me' in the back ground. And they have the people and money to make it happen. |
Run faster! The Kobolds are catching up! |
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
1338 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 18:38:47
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| The Twisted Rune, nothing more fun evil than pulling the strings of goodly folk to accomplish one's dark deeds. SES did a masterful job in describing the influence of the Rune in the Lands of Intrigue and Empires of the Shining Sands, I still have to be convinced thare is a 'better' evil group out there... |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
30019 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 22:59:04
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Originally posted by Beirnadri Magranth
i dont even know what the rundeen consortium is!
Page 170 of Lords of Darkness:
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The Rundeen is a powerful mercantile and slaving consortium that controls trade in Chult, Tashalar, and parts of Calimshan, and is working its way into Tethyr, Amn, and other countries to the north. It protects its caravans with well-armed guards and sends bandits and pirates to attack its rivals' interests.
See that tome for more information on them. There's a more extensive write-up on them in the 2E sourcebook Cloak & Dagger. |
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2005 : 23:28:18
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| Ha! You know, I do sorta agree that sometimes the Harpers are a bit evil....or maybe nosey is a better term. :) |
Huzzah! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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wiseguysez
Acolyte
Canada
8 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2006 : 17:39:54
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| My favourite are the Red Wizards, from what i'v read, they almost seem to be a bunch of bumbling idiots with powerful magic |
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Vvornth
Seeker
Sweden
48 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2006 : 18:02:52
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Two bumps by a newbie, can we expect a public flogging? ;)
I found one interesting piece in here that El Magnifico Uno touched upon (though in a humorous way) that I'd like to add on to. The Harpers, especially the ones operating out of Berdusk, at times runs their operations in a we-know-what's-best-for-you-way. I've actually picked up on this in my current campaign that I've just gotten of the ground, you might said that they are an allegory to the current Bush administration. |
It's good to be king |
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Faramicos
Senior Scribe
Denmark
468 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2006 : 19:34:58
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| Long live the dracolich worshipping mortals of the realms... |
"When dragons make war, worlds can only tremble in the shadow of angry wings" |
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Aquanova
Seeker
USA
63 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2006 : 02:29:37
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Originally posted by sleyvas
You racist from the west <g>. Where's all the eastern power groups? Ahem, the red wizards of Thay? The cult of Tiamat? The Cult of Set? The shadowmasters of Telflamm? The shadow mages of chessenta? The nine golden swords? The demon cultists of Narfell? The Blightlords? The Durthans? The witches of Rashemen (still not convinced they're all good)?
Agreed. Confounded Westerner.
My favorite is the Shadowmasters of Telflamm, as they're evil, but economic, level-headed evil (well, pretty level-headed for BBE organizations in the Realms). They already have Thesk pretty much under their command, and soon may have strong footholds in other nations (Damara, The Great Dale, Aglarond, et al).
Plus, they're Maskarran-- my brethren. 
But, seeing as the Shadowmasters aren't in the poll ( ), I voted for the Zhentarim, for reasons that most have stated; their endurance, their arsenal, their persistance, their plethora of deities, their intrigue, etc.
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2006 : 13:42:34
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| Twisted Rune!!! What's not to like about an organization that is Ultra secret in it's work (and that I am using.....but don't tell my players that) |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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Zimme
Learned Scribe
Denmark
209 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2006 : 12:25:41
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| Go Zhentarim!! e viva Manshoon! Nothing like a big evil network to inspire a devious campain! And there is challenge for all levels, not only the ultra-powerfull(twisted rune). |
Sometimes I feel like Beshaba is sitting on my back, devoting her entire attention to me!
Rannek.
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Kalin Agrivar
Senior Scribe
Canada
956 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2006 : 14:21:56
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| can this poll be changed? as there are some more new groups to be added...like the Shades... |
Kalin Xorell El'Agrivar
- High Mage of the Arcane Assembly
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2006 : 14:54:18
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| Favorite is a strong word, but I voted for the Cult of the Dragon. The Night Parade and Arcane Brotherhood (The version in Volo's guide to the North) would have been candidates if they were alternatives. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5574 Posts |
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Lysan Lurraxol
Seeker
United Kingdom
33 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2006 : 18:28:24
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| I voted for Iron Throne, I've liked them since I played Baldur's Gate. I just like the idea of an evil group of werchants, particularly ones who do seem to actually trade, unlike certain other organizations, who tend to plot,cackle and be generally villanous. |
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GothicDan
Master of Realmslore
USA
1103 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2006 : 18:34:21
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Twisted Rune.
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"Fiends and Undead are the peanut butter and jelly of evil." - Me
"That attitude should be stomped on, whenever and wherever it's encountered, because it makes people holding such views bad citizens, not just bad roleplayers (considering D&D was structured as a 'forced cooperation' game, and although successive editions are pointing it more and more towards a me-first, min-max game, the drift away from 'we all need each other to succeed' will at some point make it 'no longer' D&D)." - ED GREENWOOD |
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Conlon
Learned Scribe
Canada
132 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2006 : 04:35:12
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Originally posted by Arivia
The Eldreth Veluuthra.
For some reason, I just inexplicably like the concept of a group of xenophobic, ultra-conservative elves.
I am also, for some reason, a huge fan of the Eldreth Veuuthra. It is almost like cheering for Agent Smith in the Matrix: "You humans are a virus". They are just trying to protect their forests from the destructive, short-sighted humans. Maybe a few Eldreth Veluuthra in some of the beautiful, ravaged corners of this earth would be of some benefit. Okay, I'm not saying that people should be killed, but neither should entire ecosystems and species be annihilated. Anyways, that's why I like the Eldreth Veluuthra. They are idealistic and commited. Rock on - but only in fantasy worlds...
And welcome back, Arivia! Nice to see you posting again! |
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Everyone's Favorite Evil Organization
