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Mazrim_Taim
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 Posted - 01 Dec 2005 : 11:32:17
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Okay, I am trying to convert the regular D&D modules to Forgotten Realms.The Sunless Citadel is the first one I am trying to do. I bought this a looong time ago and haven't used it yet, so I thought I might try to get some use out of it. I never did like it as far as story goes, but that's why I am going to spice it up with Realmyness. 
But I do have a few questions to ask if anyone knows them.
1. When did Sammaster create the Cult of The Dragon?
2. Are there any known cult hideouts besides the one mentioned in the FRCS near the Battle of Bones?
3. Where can I get more information about the Cult...Lords of Darnkess?
Okay, that's about all I need. I am pretty sure if no ones knows the second one I can place it around that area. I was thinking about created a dead dragon worshipping cult a lot like the Cult of The Dragon, but they were more focused on balance and study, rather than evil like the current Cult. Samamster, was one of the High Lords of this cult, but he had his own twisted scheme all along. He was very skilled in the arts of Necromancy, and wanted to turn a nearby dragon, Ashardalon, into something he had been researching for some time, a Dracolich.
Of course, this had been his plan all along upon joining the cult. He spent many years rising through the ranks. Whispering in the right ears, planting ideas into like minds, and when he obtained the highest status within the orginization, he had a large following.
Unfortunately for him, the other High Lords found out about his plan, and went to warn Ashardalon, a cocky red dragon, but one who had respected the cult, and their gifts (of course) for quite some time.
The resulting battle between the Citadel and the Dragon was fearsome. He destroyed the Citadel, and layed waste to the surrounding area. Suprisingly enough, Sammaster and most of his followers were not there the night the Citadel was destroyed. Sammaster had convinced Ashardalon to become a Dracolich before he was a High Lord. But he needed more support from the ranks of the orginization, so that when he and his followers dissapeared, the resulting loss on the Citadel's defenses would be enough to allow the Dragon to destroy it.
After that, Sammaster took the new Cult of The Dragon and set up their base somewhere else.
I know, it's kinda lame, but I just thought it up staring at my Sunless Citadel on the shelf. I remember some details about it and that it was based around some Dragon cult. My mind immediately jumped to the Cult in FR. So keep in mind I am only basin this off of
A) What I remembered from when I first got the module and read it
B) What little information is provided about the Cult in FRCS.
It's definitely incomplete. I don't have Lords of Darkness if that mentions anything about the Cult in it. All I am going on is the information in the Campaign setting.
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And if the PCs DO win their ways through all the liches to Larloch, “he” will almost certainly be just another lich (loaded with explosive spells) set up as a decoy, with dozens of hidden liches waiting to pounce on any surviving PCs who ‘celebrate’ after they take Larloch down. As the REAL Larloch watches (magical scrying) from afar. Myself, as DM, I’d be wondering: “Such a glorious game, so many opportunities laid out before your PCs to devote your time to, and THIS fixation is the best you can come up with? Are you SURE you’re adventurers?” -Ed Greenwood
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Edited by - Mazrim_Taim on 01 Dec 2005 11:36:52
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KnightErrantJR
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Kajehase
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Posted - 01 Dec 2005 : 15:41:55
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| And in addition to the 2nd edition book, the Cult is indeed mentioned in both Lords of Darkness, as well as Champions of Ruin (and most likely in the upcoming Dragons of Faerűn. Furthermore, you may want to check out The Year of Rogue Dragons-trilogy and Queen of the Depths as well. |
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Mazrim_Taim
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Posted - 01 Dec 2005 : 22:20:25
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That's useful to know, thanks. After reading the downloadable content, I see my story doesn't have much to do with who Sammaster is. Damn I didn't know he was a Chosen of Mystra.
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And if the PCs DO win their ways through all the liches to Larloch, “he” will almost certainly be just another lich (loaded with explosive spells) set up as a decoy, with dozens of hidden liches waiting to pounce on any surviving PCs who ‘celebrate’ after they take Larloch down. As the REAL Larloch watches (magical scrying) from afar. Myself, as DM, I’d be wondering: “Such a glorious game, so many opportunities laid out before your PCs to devote your time to, and THIS fixation is the best you can come up with? Are you SURE you’re adventurers?” -Ed Greenwood
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warlockco
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Mazrim_Taim
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Posted - 02 Dec 2005 : 06:56:45
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Yeah, Sammaster was too insane when he created the cult now that I read about it. So this disciple, he came to where there was another organization who was formed around the magical study of all dragons, infiltrated it, subverted some of it's members to his views. Then made a deal with the nearby dragon to destroy the Citadel.
I'll probably completely change the adventure though, because I want to put things in it that I don't think 1st level characters could handle  |
And if the PCs DO win their ways through all the liches to Larloch, “he” will almost certainly be just another lich (loaded with explosive spells) set up as a decoy, with dozens of hidden liches waiting to pounce on any surviving PCs who ‘celebrate’ after they take Larloch down. As the REAL Larloch watches (magical scrying) from afar. Myself, as DM, I’d be wondering: “Such a glorious game, so many opportunities laid out before your PCs to devote your time to, and THIS fixation is the best you can come up with? Are you SURE you’re adventurers?” -Ed Greenwood
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Alaundo
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Posted - 02 Dec 2005 : 08:28:06
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quote:
Originally posted by Mazrim_Taim
Okay, I am trying to convert the regular D&D modules to Forgotten Realms.The Sunless Citadel is the first one I am trying to do. I bought this a looong time ago and haven't used it yet, so I thought I might try to get some use out of it. I never did like it as far as story goes, but that's why I am going to spice it up with Realmyness.
Well met
I'd be interested to see thy final adjustments to this, Mazrim_Taim as I ran this very module myself a couple of years ago. If I can locate my scribblings, i'll share them with ye.
In addition, if ye do go on to add Realms specifics to the following modules in the series, then please let us know  |
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