Candlekeep Forum
Candlekeep Forum
Home | Profile | Register | Active Topics | Active Polls | Members | Private Messages | Search | FAQ
Username:
Password:
Save Password
Forgot your Password?

 All Forums
 Forgotten Realms Journals
 General Forgotten Realms Chat
 Zhokoudien
 New Topic  New Poll New Poll
 Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
Author Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  

Seethyr
Master of Realmslore

USA
1151 Posts

Posted - 16 May 2019 :  04:43:32  Show Profile  Visit Seethyr's Homepage Send Seethyr a Private Message  Reply with Quote  Delete Topic
What do we know about this great batrachi king? All I’ve ever heard is how much Bazim-Gorag thought he was an idiot. Is there more info outside of the GHotR?

Follow the Maztica (Aztec/Maya) and Anchorome (Indigenous North America) Campaigns on DMsGuild!

The Maztica Campaign
The Anchorome Campaign

sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist

USA
11686 Posts

Posted - 16 May 2019 :  15:15:21  Show Profile Send sleyvas a Private Message  Reply with Quote
Not much else, except that we know who killed him. I'd imagine Omo is Jotunbrud. (just a note, misspelling of the subject, missing a u).

c. –31500 DR
Under the wise leadership of Zhoukoudien, batrachi power reaches its zenith. The High One’s reign ends when he is slain in battle by the titan thane Omo.

I'd recommend reading the unofficial history in Candlekeep Compendium IV "Reign of Dragons" as well. It appears to be the source of some of the material that's later incorporated into GHotR or the 4e histories.

Alavairthae, may your skill prevail

Phillip aka Sleyvas
Go to Top of Page

Seethyr
Master of Realmslore

USA
1151 Posts

Posted - 16 May 2019 :  22:41:06  Show Profile  Visit Seethyr's Homepage Send Seethyr a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by sleyvas

Not much else, except that we know who killed him. I'd imagine Omo is Jotunbrud. (just a note, misspelling of the subject, missing a u).

c. –31500 DR
Under the wise leadership of Zhoukoudien, batrachi power reaches its zenith. The High One’s reign ends when he is slain in battle by the titan thane Omo.

I'd recommend reading the unofficial history in Candlekeep Compendium IV "Reign of Dragons" as well. It appears to be the source of some of the material that's later incorporated into GHotR or the 4e histories.



Lol yeah. I noticed my own error - I just posted from my phone which isn’t always fun to edit from.

That’s a good suggestion. I’ll check out the Compendium. I’m truly upset that the batrachi and aeree weren’t explored in more detail. It looks like it was headed that way until 4e came out and all of the sudden I never even heard about the Sarruhk again.

I also miss Gray Richardson’s musings on the matter. He seemed to have aeree lore down perfectly.

Follow the Maztica (Aztec/Maya) and Anchorome (Indigenous North America) Campaigns on DMsGuild!

The Maztica Campaign
The Anchorome Campaign
Go to Top of Page

Zeromaru X
Great Reader

Colombia
2441 Posts

Posted - 17 May 2019 :  01:02:22  Show Profile Send Zeromaru X a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Seethyr

It looks like it was headed that way until 4e came out and all of the sudden I never even heard about the Sarruhk again.




Well, the Sarrukh got really good treatment in 4e, with the nation of Okoth being featured in the Campaign Guide.

https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Okoth

Instead of seeking change, you prefer a void, merciless abyss of a world...
Go to Top of Page

ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer

USA
2065 Posts

Posted - 17 May 2019 :  01:24:04  Show Profile  Visit ericlboyd's Homepage Send ericlboyd a Private Message  Reply with Quote
It's just my musings, but I have a bunch on the batrachi, aearee and sarrukh in Crown of Eaerlann, which hopefully I'll finish in the not too distant future.

quote:
Originally posted by Seethyr

quote:
Originally posted by sleyvas

Not much else, except that we know who killed him. I'd imagine Omo is Jotunbrud. (just a note, misspelling of the subject, missing a u).

c. –31500 DR
Under the wise leadership of Zhoukoudien, batrachi power reaches its zenith. The High One’s reign ends when he is slain in battle by the titan thane Omo.

I'd recommend reading the unofficial history in Candlekeep Compendium IV "Reign of Dragons" as well. It appears to be the source of some of the material that's later incorporated into GHotR or the 4e histories.



Lol yeah. I noticed my own error - I just posted from my phone which isn’t always fun to edit from.

That’s a good suggestion. I’ll check out the Compendium. I’m truly upset that the batrachi and aeree weren’t explored in more detail. It looks like it was headed that way until 4e came out and all of the sudden I never even heard about the Sarruhk again.

I also miss Gray Richardson’s musings on the matter. He seemed to have aeree lore down perfectly.


--
http://www.ericlboyd.com/dnd/
Go to Top of Page

Seethyr
Master of Realmslore

USA
1151 Posts

Posted - 17 May 2019 :  21:46:34  Show Profile  Visit Seethyr's Homepage Send Seethyr a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ericlboyd

It's just my musings, but I have a bunch on the batrachi, aearee and sarrukh in Crown of Eaerlann, which hopefully I'll finish in the not too distant future.

quote:
Originally posted by Seethyr

quote:
Originally posted by sleyvas

Not much else, except that we know who killed him. I'd imagine Omo is Jotunbrud. (just a note, misspelling of the subject, missing a u).

c. –31500 DR
Under the wise leadership of Zhoukoudien, batrachi power reaches its zenith. The High One’s reign ends when he is slain in battle by the titan thane Omo.

I'd recommend reading the unofficial history in Candlekeep Compendium IV "Reign of Dragons" as well. It appears to be the source of some of the material that's later incorporated into GHotR or the 4e histories.



Lol yeah. I noticed my own error - I just posted from my phone which isn’t always fun to edit from.

That’s a good suggestion. I’ll check out the Compendium. I’m truly upset that the batrachi and aeree weren’t explored in more detail. It looks like it was headed that way until 4e came out and all of the sudden I never even heard about the Sarruhk again.

I also miss Gray Richardson’s musings on the matter. He seemed to have aeree lore down perfectly.





Musings that will be my canon lol

Follow the Maztica (Aztec/Maya) and Anchorome (Indigenous North America) Campaigns on DMsGuild!

The Maztica Campaign
The Anchorome Campaign
Go to Top of Page

sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist

USA
11686 Posts

Posted - 19 May 2019 :  00:20:27  Show Profile Send sleyvas a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ericlboyd

It's just my musings, but I have a bunch on the batrachi, aearee and sarrukh in Crown of Eaerlann, which hopefully I'll finish in the not too distant future.

quote:
Originally posted by Seethyr

quote:
Originally posted by sleyvas

Not much else, except that we know who killed him. I'd imagine Omo is Jotunbrud. (just a note, misspelling of the subject, missing a u).

c. –31500 DR
Under the wise leadership of Zhoukoudien, batrachi power reaches its zenith. The High One’s reign ends when he is slain in battle by the titan thane Omo.

I'd recommend reading the unofficial history in Candlekeep Compendium IV "Reign of Dragons" as well. It appears to be the source of some of the material that's later incorporated into GHotR or the 4e histories.



Lol yeah. I noticed my own error - I just posted from my phone which isn’t always fun to edit from.

That’s a good suggestion. I’ll check out the Compendium. I’m truly upset that the batrachi and aeree weren’t explored in more detail. It looks like it was headed that way until 4e came out and all of the sudden I never even heard about the Sarruhk again.

I also miss Gray Richardson’s musings on the matter. He seemed to have aeree lore down perfectly.





particularly interested in the aearee musings

Alavairthae, may your skill prevail

Phillip aka Sleyvas
Go to Top of Page

Seethyr
Master of Realmslore

USA
1151 Posts

Posted - 19 May 2019 :  21:51:55  Show Profile  Visit Seethyr's Homepage Send Seethyr a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I’d love to see Zhoukoudien as a froghemoth looking creature- but obviously very intelligent and as regal as a king

Follow the Maztica (Aztec/Maya) and Anchorome (Indigenous North America) Campaigns on DMsGuild!

The Maztica Campaign
The Anchorome Campaign
Go to Top of Page

sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist

USA
11686 Posts

Posted - 21 May 2019 :  15:59:59  Show Profile Send sleyvas a Private Message  Reply with Quote
I picture him kind of as a binder from 3.5 who might appear like Ningauble of the Seven Eyes (hooded robe, you can't see his face, occasionally something might shoot out from the hood), etc... i.e. he makes pacts with beings in exchange for power, and as a result he "wears their marks". He might be mysterious and powerful, but he's also basically beholden to dark powers. Eventually he makes a pact with someone he shouldn't have (and thus why he's called a fool). I'd also maybe link his power as something akin to doppelganger like wherein he absorbs the memories of individuals, and maybe he can change his appearance at need. Just some ideas to throw out.

Alavairthae, may your skill prevail

Phillip aka Sleyvas
Go to Top of Page
  Previous Topic Topic Next Topic  
 New Topic  New Poll New Poll
 Reply to Topic
 Printer Friendly
Jump To:
Candlekeep Forum © 1999-2024 Candlekeep.com Go To Top Of Page
Snitz Forums 2000