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| Uzuul |
Posted - 13 Mar 2006 : 12:41:23
Hi all,
Does anyone know if some material was ever published about the various diplomats/ambassadors from foreign lands active in Waterdeep?
Some limited info is available in various sourcebooks but I never saw any kind of list or compiled information.
Any idea where I should look?
Anything on diplomats from Waterdeep sent to foreign lands?
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| Jamallo Kreen |
Posted - 18 Mar 2006 : 00:16:09
Since my name has been raised (not in vain!), I can also refer you now to Power of Faerun. Although there is no specific section on Waterdeep's envoys, there is a general discussion of envoys, a detailed 3E discussion of Heralds, and several sections dealing with civil and military titles and awards -- the sort of stuff career diplomats long for.
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| The Sage |
Posted - 13 Mar 2006 : 15:48:20
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Originally posted by Uzuul
Currently working on Waterdeep "civil" structures, I will certainly use Ed's words to inspire myself on the "macro" side of diplomacy; I was hoping that there were someplace "micro" info (NPCs names, embassies locations in the city, the mandatory juicy secrets ...)
Well, as I said above... most of those tidbits are spread out in specific regional sourcebooks. You'd need to look through a specific reference about an area to find details about diplomats from outside Waterdeep working in the City of Splendors.
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You say <<I think this is really a question for either Ed, Steven or Eric actually.>>, is there some kind of policy to refer a post to them?
Not really. Just head to either of these scrolls:-
Ed's -- http://candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=5812&whichpage=19
Steven's -- http://candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3802&whichpage=18
Eric's -- http://candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3803&whichpage=13
And post your question.
Alternatively, Ed, via THO, Steven or Eric may just pop in here and share a few thoughts also.
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| Uzuul |
Posted - 13 Mar 2006 : 15:13:44
Currently working on Waterdeep "civil" structures, I will certainly use Ed's words to inspire myself on the "macro" side of diplomacy; I was hoping that there were someplace "micro" info (NPCs names, embassies locations in the city, the mandatory juicy secrets ...)
You say <<I think this is really a question for either Ed, Steven or Eric actually.>>, is there some kind of policy to refer a post to them?
Thank you
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| The Sage |
Posted - 13 Mar 2006 : 13:58:20
Actually, Ed did share some thoughts with us on diplomacy in the Realms in his '05 replies -
"In general, diplomacy across the Realms is done daily by the Heralds (as revealed in the 2nd Edition CODE OF THE HARPERS and in the upcoming [NDA]), but also by “factors” (trade agents) and by the envoys (diplomats) of kingdoms and city-states treating directly with each other. Such delegations always travel with scribes and bodyguards (and usually trained spies, too). In very dangerous wilderland areas, when overland travel is extended, they may travel as part of a large caravan for safety, yes, but up and down the Sword Coast or within the Dragonreach lands they generally travel as a large, well-armed band flying the banners of the realm they represent and “peace and parley” banners depicting open hands. Such groups can expect to be stopped and searched by local authorities, but not imprisoned, attacked, harrassed, or to suffer confiscations unless they’ve openly done violence or thefts or arson, or are suspected of being something other than envoys (transporting slaves or poisons is not ‘legitimate’ behaviour for any trade envoy, for example).
Within the Lords’ Alliance, a lot of key diplomacy does occur via portal travel, yes, generally involving Silverymoon (or certain secluded Everlund mansions) as “common meeting-grounds.” Alustriel is so widely beloved that grumblings about her dominating affairs in the North are generally seen as just that: grumblings emitted as bargaining ploys. She’s the key counterweight to the natural dominance of Waterdeep within the Alliance - - yet there are also the “quiet voices” heard by few outside the Alliance, notably Tolgar Anuvien of Goldenfields, whose ability to feed (or starve) many Alliance members carries great weight.
And yes, international diplomacy has grown since the “Crusade” against the Tuigan Horde, because it brought many rulers together in common cause for the first time. Some have “lapsed back into their old ways,” yes, but most are more aware of, and place more value in, knowing what’s going on farther and farther away from their own patrol-outposts or borders.
So the diplomacy happens constantly, Jamallo Kreen, and can easily dominate your campaign if you want it to; don’t be misled by the natural tendency of Realms fiction and game offerings to concentrate on open combat."
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| The Sage |
Posted - 13 Mar 2006 : 13:54:27
Nothing definitive. Aside from the odd mention in specific regional sourcebooks... Though, we do know the Heralds themselves handle a great number of diplomatic missions around Faerun itself.
Steven's City of Splendors boxed set has a few tidbits on diplomats and their operations in Waterdeep.
I think this is really a question for either Ed, Steven or Eric actually.
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