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| Spree |
Posted - 06 Dec 2005 : 19:01:11
Hello,
Could someone please tell me what a Squaligue is?
My DM has used it in reference to some item.. Possible Underdark origin. Maybe extra-planar. Please help me find out what this is.
Thank you for your help and time.
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| 30 L A T E S T R E P L I E S (Newest First) |
| Asgetrion |
Posted - 11 Jan 2006 : 23:22:43
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Originally posted by Fletcher
and a few of the coarse ones as well. 
Ah, Fletcher, you wouldn't be referring to me or Alaundo   |
| Belthor |
Posted - 11 Jan 2006 : 19:22:22
That sounds like something that my not so intelligent half orc barbarian would open on a dare from one of the rangers in our group who likes to keep things interesting. Silly ranger. Excellent item! |
| Thureen Buroch |
Posted - 28 Dec 2005 : 06:16:36
quote:
Originally posted by Forge
quote:
6. The holder of the tome has a 45% chance of summoning 1d3 Hound Archons.
... at random? That could be inconvenient at best in some situations. Just think, there you are, in your room, wooing a beautious barmaid, you reach over to grab a carafe of fine red wine, push the book off the bed, and *BOOM* 3 Hound Archons appear above the bed with flaming swords and all.
Keep in mind that it has to be held in the right arm to work. Your thinking may have been why the DM designed it that way? |
| warlockco |
Posted - 28 Dec 2005 : 03:54:39
quote:
Originally posted by Spree
We are all (6 of us) 19 earned levels. I have to agree about the minor artifact part. This is major. Our DM really thought outside the box on this item...
Of course, nobody will open it up again. We are too scared. The time it was opened, the party member was quested to defeat the shadow dragon and company to restore a lost temple.
So can we still put him in the room, for tormenting us so? Or was the Shadow Dragon punishment enough? 
Glad to find out what it is finally. Nice item, but definately should be a Major Artifact. |
| Forge |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 20:02:59
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Originally posted by Forge
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6. The holder of the tome has a 45% chance of summoning 1d3 Hound Archons.
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... at random? That could be inconvenient at best in some situations. Just think, there you are, in your room, wooing a beautious barmaid, you reach over to grab a carafe of fine red wine, push the book off the bed, and *BOOM* 3 Hound Archons appear above the bed with flaming swords and all.
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I should think that it would be a 45% chance of summoning hound archons when you are actively trying, not at random.
One would HOPE, but then do you really want to chance it??? |
| Spree |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 19:54:36
quote:
Originally posted by Mystery_Man
quote:
Originally posted by Spree
Finally!!!
There was a brutal battle, much bloodshed, and some very inventive spellcasting on my part but we have some information!
The Squaligue is a magical tome created by our DM. It is a minor artifact of a forgotten goddess of Law and Justice in our campaign. The artifact must be carried specifically in the right arm and opened to function.
When it is the following occurs:
1. +3 to Int
2. +3 to Wis
3. All Divination and Evocation spells add 4 to their DC
4. The tome acts as a ring of spell storing for 5th level spells.
5. There is a constant 20 foot aura of truth around the open tome. DC 27
6. The holder of the tome has a 45% chance of summoning 1d3 Hound Archons.
7. The holder of the tome functions under the effects of true sight with 120 foot range.
8. The tome can perform a legend lore once a day.
9. Three unique spells are available from the tome. No details yet.
10. The holder can communicate with any living being with an Int of 3 or higher.
There are disadvantages to having the tome.
1. The holder can cast no Necromancy or Illusion spells.
2. The holder receives no benefit to any Necro or Illusion spells.
3. The holder cannot lie or twist the truth.
4. The holder must perform a quest that benefits the goddess.
The DM has hinted that there is more to this artifact and it may even gain more power based on the results of the quest.
Interestingly enough there have been some talks with the church of Tyr who are interested in acquiring the tome... The party has not responded. Also there is the matter of the shadow dragon that got away and the archwizard that commanded it....
Guess that's another story for another day.
Thank you again Candlekeep posters for your help!
...and what level are you guys anyway?
We are all (6 of us) 19 earned levels. I have to agree about the minor artifact part. This is major. Our DM really thought outside the box on this item...
Of course, nobody will open it up again. We are too scared. The time it was opened, the party member was quested to defeat the shadow dragon and company to restore a lost temple. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 19:25:43
quote:
Originally posted by Forge
quote:
6. The holder of the tome has a 45% chance of summoning 1d3 Hound Archons.
... at random? That could be inconvenient at best in some situations. Just think, there you are, in your room, wooing a beautious barmaid, you reach over to grab a carafe of fine red wine, push the book off the bed, and *BOOM* 3 Hound Archons appear above the bed with flaming swords and all.
I should think that it would be a 45% chance of summoning hound archons when you are actively trying, not at random.  |
| Thureen Buroch |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 19:01:58
Yes, many thanks to you Spree. That sounds like a very, very powerful MAJOR artifact. I should love to find it. |
| Forge |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 18:59:37
quote:
6. The holder of the tome has a 45% chance of summoning 1d3 Hound Archons.
... at random? That could be inconvenient at best in some situations. Just think, there you are, in your room, wooing a beautious barmaid, you reach over to grab a carafe of fine red wine, push the book off the bed, and *BOOM* 3 Hound Archons appear above the bed with flaming swords and all.
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| Crennen FaerieBane |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 18:49:41
About darn time, Spree! Huzzah for your good work!
C-Fb |
| Mystery_Man |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 18:44:37
quote:
Originally posted by Spree
Finally!!!
There was a brutal battle, much bloodshed, and some very inventive spellcasting on my part but we have some information!
The Squaligue is a magical tome created by our DM. It is a minor artifact of a forgotten goddess of Law and Justice in our campaign. The artifact must be carried specifically in the right arm and opened to function.
When it is the following occurs:
1. +3 to Int
2. +3 to Wis
3. All Divination and Evocation spells add 4 to their DC
4. The tome acts as a ring of spell storing for 5th level spells.
5. There is a constant 20 foot aura of truth around the open tome. DC 27
6. The holder of the tome has a 45% chance of summoning 1d3 Hound Archons.
7. The holder of the tome functions under the effects of true sight with 120 foot range.
8. The tome can perform a legend lore once a day.
9. Three unique spells are available from the tome. No details yet.
10. The holder can communicate with any living being with an Int of 3 or higher.
There are disadvantages to having the tome.
1. The holder can cast no Necromancy or Illusion spells.
2. The holder receives no benefit to any Necro or Illusion spells.
3. The holder cannot lie or twist the truth.
4. The holder must perform a quest that benefits the goddess.
The DM has hinted that there is more to this artifact and it may even gain more power based on the results of the quest.
Interestingly enough there have been some talks with the church of Tyr who are interested in acquiring the tome... The party has not responded. Also there is the matter of the shadow dragon that got away and the archwizard that commanded it....
Guess that's another story for another day.
Thank you again Candlekeep posters for your help!
...and what level are you guys anyway? |
| Kentinal |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 05:25:08
Sounds like more then a minor artifact *grin* , but at least we now know is home game item. |
| Spree |
Posted - 27 Dec 2005 : 05:17:17
Finally!!!
There was a brutal battle, much bloodshed, and some very inventive spellcasting on my part but we have some information!
The Squaligue is a magical tome created by our DM. It is a minor artifact of a forgotten goddess of Law and Justice in our campaign. The artifact must be carried specifically in the right arm and opened to function.
When it is the following occurs:
1. +3 to Int
2. +3 to Wis
3. All Divination and Evocation spells add 4 to their DC
4. The tome acts as a ring of spell storing for 5th level spells.
5. There is a constant 20 foot aura of truth around the open tome. DC 27
6. The holder of the tome has a 45% chance of summoning 1d3 Hound Archons.
7. The holder of the tome functions under the effects of true sight with 120 foot range.
8. The tome can perform a legend lore once a day.
9. Three unique spells are available from the tome. No details yet.
10. The holder can communicate with any living being with an Int of 3 or higher.
There are disadvantages to having the tome.
1. The holder can cast no Necromancy or Illusion spells.
2. The holder receives no benefit to any Necro or Illusion spells.
3. The holder cannot lie or twist the truth.
4. The holder must perform a quest that benefits the goddess.
The DM has hinted that there is more to this artifact and it may even gain more power based on the results of the quest.
Interestingly enough there have been some talks with the church of Tyr who are interested in acquiring the tome... The party has not responded. Also there is the matter of the shadow dragon that got away and the archwizard that commanded it....
Guess that's another story for another day.
Thank you again Candlekeep posters for your help!
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| warlockco |
Posted - 26 Dec 2005 : 02:01:01
quote:
Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
Darn it! I knew the lobster woman would be mad at me! Shoot. Can I at least get the Chumilaviastrasse? That is the most powerful chum in the world.
C-Fb
Too late it is already out of print. We didn't even manage to get a copy for Candlekeep, they sold out that fast. |
| Crennen FaerieBane |
Posted - 25 Dec 2005 : 23:41:13
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
CF, if you had said your proper supplications to the Great Mother and admited that you are nothing but fodder for the deep sea children, then the happy Kuo-toan gift giver might have brought you The Winnegorge of Thr'henna! for the festival of Blignuggrillibruspt Hllogrillpt Blurblishligror, but now all you will get is chum in your stockings!
(and you forgot the exclamation point)
Darn it! I knew the lobster woman would be mad at me! Shoot. Can I at least get the Chumilaviastrasse? That is the most powerful chum in the world.
C-Fb |
| Kentinal |
Posted - 25 Dec 2005 : 22:50:36
It is a home game item and/or person. While it would be interesting to know more about it, I do not believe sending emails or threats in Spree's direction will be effective. Now if we could get the DM's email, that would be time to apply preasure. *wink* |
| ShadowJack |
Posted - 25 Dec 2005 : 21:12:35
Most Fearsome, Angered Sages,
If I may make a humble suggestion... I say we turn Spree over to the tender mercies of the closest Witch of Rashemen, along with the information that he is a Thayan agent sowing discord among the innocent Sages of Candlekeep... They have ways of making him talk... |
| KnightErrantJR |
Posted - 25 Dec 2005 : 17:17:17
CF, if you had said your proper supplications to the Great Mother and admited that you are nothing but fodder for the deep sea children, then the happy Kuo-toan gift giver might have brought you The Winnegorge of Thr'henna! for the festival of Blignuggrillibruspt Hllogrillpt Blurblishligror, but now all you will get is chum in your stockings!
(and you forgot the exclamation point)
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| Thureen Buroch |
Posted - 25 Dec 2005 : 16:33:28
I went ahead and emailed Spree. Again. Here's the email:
quote:
Spree, with regards to the Squaligue, you have yet to tell us what it is. A few of us here at Candlekeep are getting impatient. It would not be wise to gain the anger of a hundred tome-wielding scholars. Have you ever been hit over the head with the Lesser Testament of Vraer? I can assure you that it would not be pleasant ...
I did not inform him of the room waiting for him in the dungeon, warlockco, but when he returns, I am positive that he will find out. |
| Crennen FaerieBane |
Posted - 23 Dec 2005 : 14:28:01
Ok, ok, KEJR - I have to admit, I am looking forward to the The Winnegorge of Thr'henna, but have been saving my pennies for the Xukatuk Ramblebamble Draxicus, the foremost tome on learning to play Yatzee and Pinochle against Liches and Rakshasas!
C-Fb |
| Arivia |
Posted - 23 Dec 2005 : 03:58:19
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
CF, you would never want to invest in an inferior product when The Winnegorge of Thr'henna! becomes available to the buying public . . . Squalige indeed . . .
Damn, and here I was, hoping they'd finally get around to releasing Prismatic ColdFun and HotFun... |
| KnightErrantJR |
Posted - 23 Dec 2005 : 03:47:55
CF, you would never want to invest in an inferior product when The Winnegorge of Thr'henna! becomes available to the buying public . . . Squalige indeed . . . |
| warlockco |
Posted - 23 Dec 2005 : 03:43:06
quote:
Originally posted by Thureen Buroch
I emailed Spree on the 19th or the 20th, I'm not sure which date, and that seemed to work in bringing him back to Candlekeep. Shall I email him again?
Sure, but don't tell him the room is waiting for him. |
| Thureen Buroch |
Posted - 22 Dec 2005 : 17:55:04
I emailed Spree on the 19th or the 20th, I'm not sure which date, and that seemed to work in bringing him back to Candlekeep. Shall I email him again? |
| Crennen FaerieBane |
Posted - 22 Dec 2005 : 14:48:25
I'm telling you, Spree is participating in Grassroots Marketing for the Squaligue. He's working up our interest so that we may invest in it. I, however, will not be convinced!
C-Fb |
| Thureen Buroch |
Posted - 22 Dec 2005 : 04:00:10
It has been 35 hours, Spree. Do not let us down. There are a few demons I have subdued, and I'm looking for something to do with them. I think i'll put them down in the dungeon under Candlekeep that you are destined for if you don't get back to us. |
| Fletcher |
Posted - 21 Dec 2005 : 17:19:39
quote:
Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
Tell us the meaning of Squaligue or I shall hand you to the Blightlords down in the depths of the keep Warlockco mentioned.
C-Fb
You may have Spree once he has finished mucking my stables, and not before! |
| Crennen FaerieBane |
Posted - 21 Dec 2005 : 14:33:55
Tell us the meaning of Squaligue or I shall hand you to the Blightlords down in the depths of the keep Warlockco mentioned.
C-Fb |
| warlockco |
Posted - 21 Dec 2005 : 06:49:35
quote:
Originally posted by Spree
First of all.
PLEASE forgive me! I have been through some crazy adventures over the past week or two.
*whew* Now that I have apologized.
What is the Squaligue? My DM hasn't told us yet! He is teasing it. Personally, I was more than a bit upset about that. I think he made it up and doesn't have a clue as to what it is. Our game session is tonight so I will attempt to get the answer. Again.
I vow to let this board know! I will not let you down.
We have a special room prepared for you down in the depths of the keep that hardly anyone ever visits if we get no answer soon.
Good Luck |
| Thureen Buroch |
Posted - 20 Dec 2005 : 23:45:08
quote:
Originally posted by Mystery_Man
quote:
Originally posted by Thureen Buroch
You know, Mystery Man said the Squaligue may be plural of Squalig, but when asked what the Squalig was, he didn't respond. Perhaps Mystery Man and Spree are in cahoots to confuse us all! I did both Google and Wicki searches for Squaligue, with no results. No Wicki result for Squalig, and Google brought up a forum that mentions Squalig, but as a mispelling of Sqalliq, and it doesn't appear to be a DnD reference, and it's certainly not an item, but rather a fantasy hero. Here's the site: http://forum.bugmansbrewery.com/3-vt8347.html?start=40. Anyway, I've never heard of the Squaligue or the Squalig. Please, Spree or Mystery Man, come back and explain!
Made ya look!
Evil evil bad Mystery Man bad!  Well, at least we're getting somewheres with this, since Spree has finally come back to us. I hope we figure out what this Squalligue is at some point. |
