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Targon Moonrise
Learned Scribe
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 Posted - 03 Apr 2003 : 02:48:51
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I was wondering if anybody knew or had a list of the entrinces/exits to the Underdark. I need to so my story has some kind of realisium to it.
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branmakmuffin
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 03 Apr 2003 : 06:27:51
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Originally posted by Targon Moonrise
I was wondering if anybody knew or had a list of the entrinces/exits to the Underdark. I need to so my story has some kind of realisium to it.
I don't have a complete and accurate list, but I can provide three:
Menzoberranzan has one famous entrance, near Mithal Hall, but I have a hunch you're looking for something nearer the surface, like the cave Drizzt came out of when he first caem to the surface.
Another is through the Gold Dwarf realm in the Great Rift (under the Shaar). To get to this entrance, you have to pass through the Gold Dwarf holdings of Deep Realm, and Gold Dwarves are none too keen on letting non-Dwarves deep into their realms.
The third is through Skullport, under Waterdeep. This would be the easiest to get into, assuming you regard travelling in Skullport as easy. At least you don't have to bribe/bluff/beg/fight/sneak your way through an entire Dwarven kingdom.
I suppose there is probably also one in Cormanthor somewhere, but I don't know for sure. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 12 Apr 2003 : 02:33:13
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Get a copy of Drizzt Do'Urden's Guide to the Underdark. All of the city write-ups have detailed entrance/exit sections.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 11 May 2003 : 10:25:39
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The other alternative is just make some locations up. Put them in places that you find convenient for your story. Such place are easy to justify since the continent of Faerun is not geologically stable and is prone to earthquakes. New exits and entrances are probably created every single time the earth above the Underdark moves.
It is also reasonable to assume that it is impossible to locate and record every single exit and entrance across the entire Realms, so undiscovered access ways probably exist in multitudes.
Good learning...
- The Sage of Perth: For all your Realms lore needs
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branmakmuffin
Senior Scribe
USA
428 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2003 : 18:36:42
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Posted - 12 May 2003 : 19:04:37
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Originally posted by branmakmuffin
Making up stuff is not very "Sage of Realms Lore"-like.
LOL!  You tell 'im branmakmuffin!!  
I cant recall where it was at the moment but im pretty sure I remember a product somewhere listing numerous (not all of course) passages leading to the Underdark. Obviously there are many more than the major known ones listed, but others such as the one where Liriel emerges are likely not to be recorded in any sourcebooks. So I guess the Sage of Perth is right in what he says |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 May 2003 : 10:42:32
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You can also add something in that was dug. Like a mine that dug too deep and broke into the upper Underdark. Or a large burrowing beast accidentally doing the opposite -- comming up too high. Not necessarily all the way to the surface, but close enough to break into a cave or something. There was a creature like that in Exile, but I can't remember what it was called.
And there's also an opening that isn't used for good reason. Perhaps it opens into the lair of a dragon. Things like that.
And you should NEVER be afraid to make things up! The mark of a true sage, in this case, would be making something that makes sense and fits well. Not one that's too hidebound to do the same. |
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Malice
Seeker
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Posted - 16 May 2003 : 14:42:56
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You can also add something in that was dug. Like a mine that dug too deep and broke into the upper Underdark.
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branmakmuffin
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 16 May 2003 : 23:55:51
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"Afraid to make things up"? I never implied that making things up was in any way undesireable.
This forum is called "Sages of Realms Lore".
I think that's pretty self-explanatory. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 17 May 2003 : 00:32:00
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Hm? [Bookwyrm looks up.] Oh, my appologies. I hadn't noticed the room I was in. I had thought you were making a poke at Sage of Perth because of his name.
My statement still stands. Although I have to say I wasn't acusing you of anything. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 19 May 2003 : 12:49:08
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Obviously my choice of avatars is not the only problem that I have caused.
Sorry people.
Anyway, I think I have a listing of both official and fan-created entrances and exits lying around here somewhere from the Underdark Campaign that I ran recently. I'll have to check my notebooks, and when I find it I'll post it here.
Good learning...
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Edain Shadowstar
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 20 May 2003 : 01:51:03
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Not to nitpick, but this was said earlier:
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Originally posted by branmakmuffin:
The third is through Skullport, under Waterdeep. This would be the easiest to get into, assuming you regard travelling in Skullport as easy. At least you don't have to bribe/bluff/beg/fight/sneak your way through an entire Dwarven kingdom.
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading somewhere that the entrance to the Underdark in Skullport was sealed...or was it the Undermountain...noit entirely sure. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 20 May 2003 : 09:52:51
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Sorry, I can't find the list.
I can't find the notebook either, and that worries me. I had some great stuff in that book.
Edain Shadowstar said -
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Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I remember reading somewhere that the entrance to the Underdark in Skullport was sealed...or was it the Undermountain...noit entirely sure.
I think I remember reading that somewhere as well. I am 90% sure that you are correct Edain, but I'll consult the books anyway just to be sure.
Good learning...
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 25 Sep 2018 : 20:56:44
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Learned Scribe Moonrise,
I also recommend, oddly enough, the quote:
Sea of Fallen Stars
accessory. It has some amazing deep sea Underdark references!
Best regards,
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Originally posted by Targon Moonrise
I was wondering if anybody knew or had a list of the entrinces/exits to the Underdark. I need to so my story has some kind of realisium to it.
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