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Na-Gang
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 11:49:24
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Well.
Another vote here for:
The Bane, Bhaal, Myrkul origin and the return of Bane
Plus:
The lands of Sammarash, Veldorn, Tharsult, and ruined Peleveria (including, of course, the origins of Gargauth), Moander, Moander, Moander. |
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Kazzaroth
Learned Scribe
Finland
104 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 12:52:05
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| I vote yes also to the story of the Bane, Bhaal and Myrkul (before they becomed gods, those three are so far the few people who becomed gods via trough own achievements, evil as people can come but admirable because of their epic accomplishments). |
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Ladejarl
Seeker
Norway
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Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 13:50:36
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My Lady of the Hood, I am yours to command.
The LadeJarl adds his suport here:
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Originally posted by Kazzaroth
I vote yes also to the story of the Bane, Bhaal and Myrkul (before they becomed gods, those three are so far the few people who becomed gods via trough own achievements, evil as people can come but admirable because of their epic accomplishments).
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More about the clergy of the various temples or the high priests/priestesses that have been mentioned.
I will continue to ponder on this matter whilest down in the dungeons. |
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Neriandal Freit
Senior Scribe
USA
396 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 14:18:04
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| Naw, I dont want much more about those three deities. I like the story of the gods as much as the next person, but, I'd also just like to see more infomation about places that we already ask questions about, peoples we already ask questions about. |
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 15:48:53
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Another idea : The new elven land in the "Far North" because it seems that Elaine won't be writing on it. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 17:36:53
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Originally posted by Skeptic
Another idea would be the Sorceress in Gray or that one who desintegrated a small island, I always forgot her name.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2006 : 17:38:53
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| Me, I'd like to see more on Lurue, Nobanion, the Guthmere Forest, and the Knights of the Unicorn. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6646 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 01:03:38
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Oh, and I forgot: things dwarven. Information on the dwarves of the Realms. Clans, clanholds, unique alloys/metals, dwarven champions, brotherhoods (adventuring companies), dwarven history, etc. Basically, more on dwarves.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 01:26:20
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Oh, and I forgot: things dwarven. Information on the dwarves of the Realms. Clans, clanholds, unique alloys/metals, dwarven champions, brotherhoods (adventuring companies), dwarven history, etc. Basically, more on dwarves.
-- George Krashos
I'll add to that, though change the racial type to GNOMES.
Ed, how about a little love for the Forgotten Folk? |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 01:47:00
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Oh, and I forgot: things dwarven. Information on the dwarves of the Realms. Clans, clanholds, unique alloys/metals, dwarven champions, brotherhoods (adventuring companies), dwarven history, etc. Basically, more on dwarves.
-- George Krashos
I'll add to that, though change the racial type to GNOMES.
Ed, how about a little love for the Forgotten Folk?
And halflings. :) Come on, gotta have some hairy feet loving. :) |
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
121 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 02:56:06
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I love it when Ed asks these questions.
For me, one thing sprung instantly to mind, and it has already been suggested, so I support whole-heartedly getting information on Sossal. Especially any interactions it has with the Angu/Iu/Nakulutians (sp?!), the people of Rashemar, and the local Avariel.
But upon reading suggestions, I also am reminded of my need for information of the Bane/Bhaal/Myrkul triangle of old and Bane's recent return, as well as any more information on Murghom and Semphar.
But Sossal first and foremost! |
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Beirnadri Magranth
Senior Scribe
USA
720 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 04:16:45
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so i finally decided what we havent heard about but have been teased with.
first theres Sossal and the far north. Especially the human druids up there. We have hints from a lot fo sources as to some great adventuring locales up there but so far we dont have FR frostburn type sourcebook. In a way the first ties into the second idea...
#2 to include more about the non-sarrukh-creator races... We heard hints that aearees lived on the top of the world etc. And a lot of a sources especially in 3.0+ editions have hinted at these cool races. I was kinda dissapointed that Dragons of Faerun didnt have any real lore on these races seeing as they dominated just before the Dawn Age when dragons ruled. The batrachi etc. are also interesting and some rumors have led to them being in the third lost place
#3 is maztica. This realm is the place where rumors say the other creator races and their offshoots live. Its a land that is more attached to faerunian history than the other nondescript continents by far.
And there is so little canon lore about it.
Anyway,
Those are just my humble thoughts.
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Ladejarl
Seeker
Norway
55 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 12:00:28
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Oh, and I forgot: things dwarven. Information on the dwarves of the Realms. Clans, clanholds, unique alloys/metals, dwarven champions, brotherhoods (adventuring companies), dwarven history, etc. Basically, more on dwarves.
-- George Krashos
I'll add to that, though change the racial type to GNOMES.
Ed, how about a little love for the Forgotten Folk?
And halflings. :) Come on, gotta have some hairy feet loving. :)
Oooh, cuddly 
On a serious note, I would like to read more about all three of them.
And now, for a very long shot: Fest-Halls, high-coin lasses. In short, more on the people that make their livelihood in the nether regions of the Realms.
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Neriandal Freit
Senior Scribe
USA
396 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 12:49:22
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Originally posted by Beirnadri Magranth
so i finally decided what we havent heard about but have been teased with.
first theres Sossal and the far north. Especially the human druids up there. We have hints from a lot fo sources as to some great adventuring locales up there but so far we dont have FR frostburn type sourcebook.
In a way the first ties into the second idea which is to include more about the non-sarrukh-creator races... We heard hints that aearees lived on the top of the world etc. And a lot of a sources especially in 3.0+ editions have hinted at these cool races. I was kinda dissapointed that races of dragon didnt have any real lore on these races seeing as they dominated just before the Dawn Age when dragons ruled. The batrachi etc. are also interesting and some rumors have led to them being in the third lost place
which is maztica. This realm is the place where rumors say the other creator races and their offshoots live. Its a land that is more attached to faerunian history than the other nondescript continents by far.
And there is so little canon lore about it.
anyway
thsoe are just my humble thoughts
-beir
At "Secrets of the Realms" 2006, WoTC fellow basically said we wont see anything about the other continents. Why? Because we all know that WoTC would rather build up stupid things then give detail and love to all things :D, cause Maztica would be a fun place to see again.
Mod Edit: Just clearing up the language a bit. |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
2104 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 13:55:24
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| I'd say the part of the Realms I'd most like to see more of at the moment would be the Wizards' Reach or, as others have said already, "stuff" about dwarves, halflings, and/or gnomes. |
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RodOdom
Senior Scribe
USA
509 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 15:54:18
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| I'd love to see more on Sembia. There's really not much about it in the sourcebooks. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 16:11:01
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Originally posted by RodOdom
I'd love to see more on Sembia. There's really not much about it in the sourcebooks.
That's largely because, in previous editions, TSR decided to leave it as a area for DM's to detail, for the most part.
Forgotten Realms Adventures has some info as do the novels set in Sembia -- the Sembia series. The 1e/2e FRCS, and the 3e FRCS also.
As well, head over to Ed's Realmslore column archive (http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=dnd/archfr/rl) and read through "The Matchmaker of Sembia" series and "The Flourishing Career of Melvos Hammerstars" series.
And don't forget Ed's Candlekeep replies also...
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1707 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 21:27:15
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Ed (and Lady Hooded), I always wanted you/us to do more with those mountains and immediate environs north of Waterdeep. Not Luskan, but all points in between it and Waterdeep. After all, there's a LOT that could be hidden in those mountains beyond the few named peaks like Sar and Helimbrar.....
Steven
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2006 : 21:46:27
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I would like to hear more about the Return of Bane, which for some insane reason has not been depicted yet.
Would also like more about the future King of Cormyr! the little "Scourge of womanhood" as i believe Storm called him, Azoun. |
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atlas689
Learned Scribe
123 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 04:10:56
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| Halaster his backstory early early childhood of the very old halaster and his beloved undermountain also the Zulkirs of Thay have absolutely no novel on them, Ioulaum and Tabra, Parzal the Outrageous, Winterkeep which is like never mentioned but yet its big on the map, and lastly Narfell |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 05:39:09
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Ok, another emergency!
(game on Wednesday... and Realms politics are rearing their heads... )
Background: my campaign started in 1372 DR. Around mid 1375 DR, after vanquishing a major foe and inadvertently saving Waterdeep from partial destruction (emphasis on inadvertantly), the heroes have returned to their homes in Velprintalar. One of these heroes, a gnomish entrepreneur, gained enough fame and repute to find a very influential business partner, which in turn recruited a lot of workforce for the gnome. [gnome has Leadership feat, with Economic Leadership Score of 25, including Influence Modifier of +2; his business partner is his cohort, a gnomish Merchant Princess from the Dragonjaw Mountains with the Business Savvy and Favored in Guild feats, and she has memberships in two major guilds in Velprintalar - she is taking Leadership in one level as well, which will greatly enhance the Influence Score of both gnomes, etc.]
The Skinny: In contacting the City officials, the gnome wants to ensure that any of his plans for a gnomish contingent in Velprintalar are not only permitted but welcomed. The gnome's offer is simple: permit gnomes to take refuge in Velprintalar and allow them to construct their own community under the city. In return, the gnomes will provide high quality arms and equipment to defend Aglarond. The Gnome city is requested to remain secret from the public, for fear of intrusion or resentment from some of the bigger races. With magical arms and armor created at or just above cost, Velprintalar could quickly become the best equiped fighting force Faerun has seen. The gnome also hints that his illusionists and newly formed clergy may also offer service in the defense of Velprintalar. "Underhome" as the gnome plans to call it will take years to construct, and will offer refuge beneath the surface for the citizens of Velprintalar...should the need ever arise.
Question: Would the Simbul agree to the terms outlined above? More importantly, what is the 'schedule' of the Simbul at this time? (1375 - 1377 DR)
I know she was active in the Elminster in Hell and Elminster's Daughter novels, the latter of which seems to indicate that she has some 'free time' to rule at this point. I can approximate that latest appearances in El's Daughter were around 1374 DR: I would appreciate if Ed could somehow tell me if "I'm in the ballpark", and if, for my campaign's purposes, it would be safe to say that she can meet high-level PCs in 1375-77 DR
Finally, and I know this would be considered 'eating my cake too': could we get rough 'roleplay' guidelines as to how the Simbul may present herself and interact with such 'high-level' adventurers, who now feel confident and important enough that the "realm cannot go without their good contribution." [i.e. egos are getting a bit bigger, and 'making things happen' is the order of the day for the gnome...] |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 06:16:29
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Ed (and THO), the Realms has examples of good outsiders (such as Malkizid) that have fallen and become evil. Are there any examples of evil outsiders that have become good?
Also, could you comment on the general level of medical expertise in the Realms? Of course there is plenty of magical healing, but are there individuals or area where medicine has become more advanced? |
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 07:37:32
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| Oh yeah, almost forgot about Halaster! More about Halaster and his background! :) |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 07:48:37
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
Also, could you comment on the general level of medical expertise in the Realms? Of course there is plenty of magical healing, but are there individuals or area where medicine has become more advanced?
Eytan
You might want to check Kujes Ed Files, I seem to recall that Ed gave a fair bit of infomation on non magical healing around 6- 12 months ago |
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Mazrim_Taim
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 12:54:34
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I am going to have to agree with a lot of other scribes here and say that I'd like more detailed information on the gnomes, halfings, and dwarves of the realms.
Shortly after that in order of importance are the effects of the return of Bane on his clergy as well as the actual details of his return. |
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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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 17:57:10
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Originally posted by Dargoth
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
Also, could you comment on the general level of medical expertise in the Realms? Of course there is plenty of magical healing, but are there individuals or area where medicine has become more advanced?
Eytan
You might want to check Kujes Ed Files, I seem to recall that Ed gave a fair bit of infomation on non magical healing around 6- 12 months ago
He has more then once actually since I've asked about things like that ever since 2004. I'll say it again, check the table of contents/index. :) |
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 19:34:56
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Originally posted by Kuje
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Originally posted by Dargoth
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
Also, could you comment on the general level of medical expertise in the Realms? Of course there is plenty of magical healing, but are there individuals or area where medicine has become more advanced?
Eytan
You might want to check Kujes Ed Files, I seem to recall that Ed gave a fair bit of infomation on non magical healing around 6- 12 months ago
He has more then once actually since I've asked about things like that ever since 2004. I'll say it again, check the table of contents/index. :)
I don't see what you're referring to. For the most part, I only have time to check the forum discussions, so I'm not all that up on what else is on the site. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2006 : 20:13:44
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Originally posted by EytanBernstein
I don't see what you're referring to. For the most part, I only have time to check the forum discussions, so I'm not all that up on what else is on the site.
The link is in my sig. :) |
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2006 : 09:00:16
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Greetings.
Mr.Greenwood, today i have just a quick question.
I recently re-read The Shadow of the Avatar Trilogy, and in the end of All Shadows Fled:
SPOILER
it was mentioned by Azuth to Midnight: "Sharantyr`s first child, at least,"
Azuth said softly as the two gods stood together by the fire, magically hidden from mortals and Chosen, "will be thine."
Midnight nodded. "She`ll need to be strong, and soon...magic may be biddable again, and the gods backin their places."
The godess sighen then, and added almost in a whisper, "More than that: Elminster cannot last forever."
Now, this brings me to my queries. Who would be the father of this child? Belkram, Itharr, or even convieced by Mystras art? What are your thoughts and desires about making a new novel about The Rangers Three, or containing this information? It would seem to me like Mystra was planning something! :)
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Neriandal Freit
Senior Scribe
USA
396 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2006 : 10:49:00
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Mystra's the goddess of magic and mysteries, that woman is always planning something.
Last night I heard she was planning a dinner with Ed. I could be wrong tho, I could be very wrong. |
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