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Firhyanda
Learned Scribe
USA
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 Posted - 17 Apr 2006 : 23:29:25
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Greetings
What is known in canon as of now, about the year of risen elf kin, say the top five most important events for that year. Of particular interest would be any information related to Waterdeep.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 00:11:15
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| Hmmm are we even in that year yet? I thought it was 1374 still.... not 1375. |
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
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6648 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 00:57:35
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We're not there yet, but soon will be. Waterdeep you say ...? Interesting ... 
-- George Krashos
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 03:13:57
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Originally posted by Firhyanda
Greetings
What is known in canon as of now, about the year of risen elf kin, say the top five most important events for that year. Of particular interest would be any information related to Waterdeep.
What are the five important events? Is it stated on the Wizards FR homepage? |
We have fostered trust, recruited loyalty, and gathered the faithful. We have trained thousands. Our legions can cover the land, fill the sky and travel through the darkness. We can hunt any and all that would deny our heritage. Now is our time, now is the time of the Dark Reign(Rain) of the Empire of Shadows.
- High Prince Telemont Tanthul, Lord Shadow
In a speech given to the citizens of Shade Enclave
At the celebration of the Shinantra Battle victory when he revealed that he was THE Lord Shadow of legend. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 03:20:37
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Originally posted by Shadovar
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Originally posted by Firhyanda
Greetings
What is known in canon as of now, about the year of risen elf kin, say the top five most important events for that year. Of particular interest would be any information related to Waterdeep.
What are the five important events? Is it stated on the Wizards FR homepage?
Uh? None of us can answer this, since that year hasn't even started, as three of us said above. :) |
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
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 03:30:06
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Top Five Events of the Year of Risen Elfkin
5. Elaith Craulnobur walks past a mirror, sees the haircut he has had since 1373 DR, and wreaks
terrible vengence upon the hair dressers of Waterdeep.
4. Queen Amlaruil decides to go back to her natural hair color, but cannot remember what it is.
3. Avariels solve their low birthrate problem by abandoning their eagle-like mating practices.
2. Kymil Nimesin receives his just rewards as the Lady Penitant decides that he is "cute."
. . . and the number one event that takes place during the Year of Risen Elfkin . . .
1. The new elven subrace of Ke'blar enter Faerun through a portal from the realm of Bhaakaree.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 03:31:54
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Top Five Events of the Year of Risen Elfkin
5. Elaith Craulnobur walks past a mirror, sees the haircut he has had since 1373 DR, and wreaks
terrible vengence upon the hair dressers of Waterdeep.
4. Queen Amlaruil decides to go back to her natural hair color, but cannot remember what it is.
3. Avariels solve their low birthrate problem by abandoning their eagle-like mating practices.
2. Kymil Nimesin receives his just rewards as the Lady Penitant decides that he is "cute."
. . . and the number one event that takes place during the Year of Risen Elfkin . . .
1. The new elven subrace of Ke'blar enter Faerun through a portal from the realm of Bhaakaree.
HHEHEH. :) |
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
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Shadovar
Senior Scribe
785 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 03:32:46
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For event 2-5, they seemed quite unrealistic and yet funny enough.
For event 1, it seemed almost like the truth. |
We have fostered trust, recruited loyalty, and gathered the faithful. We have trained thousands. Our legions can cover the land, fill the sky and travel through the darkness. We can hunt any and all that would deny our heritage. Now is our time, now is the time of the Dark Reign(Rain) of the Empire of Shadows.
- High Prince Telemont Tanthul, Lord Shadow
In a speech given to the citizens of Shade Enclave
At the celebration of the Shinantra Battle victory when he revealed that he was THE Lord Shadow of legend. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 04:30:39
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
3. Avariels solve their low birthrate problem by abandoning their eagle-like mating practices.
Except of course it'll likely prompt discussions from posters about how another elven sub-race has been brought "into the fore" so to speak  .
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2006 : 04:33:29
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Originally posted by Shadovar
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Originally posted by Firhyanda
Greetings
What is known in canon as of now, about the year of risen elf kin, say the top five most important events for that year. Of particular interest would be any information related to Waterdeep.
What are the five important events? Is it stated on the Wizards FR homepage?
As Kuje said... we don't have any lore or fiction to base any details about events for 1375 DR as yet. The most we can hope for at this early stage... are tidbits for expansion put down in future FR sourcebooks "that may hint" at things to come in the new year.
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
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Posted - 19 Apr 2006 : 01:39:15
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Originally posted by George Krashos
We're not there yet, but soon will be. Waterdeep you say ...? Interesting ...
-- George Krashos
Thou art sworn to secrecy, boy!
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 19 Apr 2006 : 08:24:24
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Truth be told Mr Schend, given I only saw your initial scribings for "Blackstaff", I'm sure I'll be as surprised as the next guy when it comes out. Definitely my most anticipated novel purchase for the year (sorry Ed!).
-- George Krashos
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Posted - 19 Apr 2006 : 08:50:17
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| As Im currently setting up a campaign in Waterdeep I hope Steven doesnt invalidate any of the material from city of splendors with Blackstaff! |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 22 Apr 2006 : 17:33:21
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Elaith Craulnobur walks past a mirror, sees the haircut he has had since 1373 DR, and wreaks terrible vengence upon the hair dressers of Waterdeep.
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If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 22 Apr 2006 : 17:48:23
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| As far as going with fantasy for "year of risen elf kin" the earyh elements united and reject are Drow from the underdark, because they are a disruptive force. *wink* rising then to the surface of course. This of course would a a RSE and clearly will not occur. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
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Posted - 23 Apr 2006 : 22:48:56
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Originally posted by Dargoth
As Im currently setting up a campaign in Waterdeep I hope Steven doesnt invalidate any of the material from city of splendors with Blackstaff!
No worries on that account, Dargoth. All in COS will remain, though the secrets behind closed doors may shift a bit. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 01:22:26
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Ah, George, don't forget you'll get to see Khelben (however briefly) in Ed's SWORDS OF EVENINGSTAR, too . . .
Oh, AND Blackstaff Tower and a few apprentices and ex-apprentices.
Not that I've READ it, of course.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 01:27:38
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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
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 01:40:27
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 01:49:15
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Originally posted by The Hooded One
Ah, George, don't forget you'll get to see Khelben (however briefly) in Ed's SWORDS OF EVENINGSTAR, too . . .
Oh, AND Blackstaff Tower and a few apprentices and ex-apprentices.
Not that I've READ it, of course.
love,
THO
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 02:27:18
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It's comments like that which make me realise how cruel some of my own teases are! Okay, I'm looking forward to SoE just as much - even though my wallet won't: it'll cost me about AU$50 for the hardcover.
-- George Krashos
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 02:39:01
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And I don't think I can get a discount for this one unfortunately... so I'll be paying $50AUS for an FR hardcover for the first time in several years...
But it'll be worth it I'm sure  .
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 04:35:45
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Originally posted by The Sage
And I don't think I can get a discount for this one unfortunately... so I'll be paying $50AUS for an FR hardcover for the first time in several years...
But it'll be worth it I'm sure .
Amazon is your friend, you'll get it for around 30-35 AUD |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6648 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 06:49:38
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Well Amazon may be my friend, but my local Hobby Store is practically the only one in Adelaide - si I support it when and how I can. If this one bites the dust, then I won't be getting RPG stuff anywhere but online or interstate.
-- George Krashos
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 24 Apr 2006 : 07:04:54
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That's pretty much the same for me as well. If my purchase of the hardcover SoE keeps the doors of my local hobby store open just that bit longer... I'll all for it.
-- And as we seem to have shifted off-topic... let this now be the friendly "mod-push" back to relevant scroll discussion .
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 25 Apr 2006 : 07:14:50
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While the name of the year is 'Risen Elfkin,' I would place my bet on some hinted at dwarven material. Specifically, the long awaited gold dwarven exodus from the Great Rift to Deep Shanatar under the Lands of Intrigue. There have been hints about upcoming dwarven material, and the exodus is actually a bit overdo IIRC.
Or maybe it'll come in 1376. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 25 Apr 2006 : 08:12:41
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Umm, the gold dwarven march on Shanatar has already started in the Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR - it's called the War of Gold and Gloom (Races of Faerūn, p.12; Lost Empires of Faerūn, p.116).
-- George Krashos
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Kajehase
Great Reader
Sweden
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Posted - 25 Apr 2006 : 17:11:44
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| And there are further (and earlier) tidbits about it in Eric L Boyd's Dragon Magazine article The City of Sunken Spires in #267. |
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Smyther
Learned Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 25 Apr 2006 : 20:17:50
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 Well, that is news to me. Oops.
But thank you for also pointing out where I can find the information - I was really disappointed when there was no apparent follow-up to several references in older 2e products (but I could've sworn that they were talking about it as a future event in 3.5 Shining South - don't have the book here right now, so feel free to correct me).
I'll definately be looking into this.
I was really hoping for a dwarven trilogy detailing the event...
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Umm, the gold dwarven march on Shanatar has already started in the Year of the Gauntlet 1369 DR - it's called the War of Gold and Gloom (Races of Faerūn, p.12; Lost Empires of Faerūn, p.116).
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So sayeth the Smyther, the Dark Bard of Amn. |
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Nightbreeze
Acolyte
Italy
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Posted - 29 May 2006 : 14:15:32
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It's terribly obvious and boring, but how about
the reclamation of Myth Drannor? |
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