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| Nephilim |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 16:26:05
I remember reading somewhere that the names of the Years were written down a long time ago by a mad? prophet
Who or what was this prophet?
Do the names of the Years have any connection to the events that happen in that year?
There are many gaps in the timeline presented in FRCS, is there an authoratative complete listing of names?
Thanks |
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| cpthero2 |
Posted - 30 Sep 2018 : 20:07:14
Seeker Nephilim,
Alaundo and Auguthra the Mad are definitely sources. Also, Nyr'ysr (The Phoenix of Calimport) was a significant source of citing years due to the 8,000 prophecies he put together.
Best regards,
quote:
Originally posted by Nephilim
I remember reading somewhere that the names of the Years were written down a long time ago by a mad? prophet
Who or what was this prophet?
Do the names of the Years have any connection to the events that happen in that year?
There are many gaps in the timeline presented in FRCS, is there an authoratative complete listing of names?
Thanks
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| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 22:44:02
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Originally posted by kuje31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Lurue's Horn, someone could actually navigate the search engine to find that? I am impressed!  
Actually I cheated. :) Faraer posted them on the WOTC boards a few weeks back and I burrowed them for my FAQ over there. So I knew where to find the originals since I have them linked on my FAQ. HEHE.
I copied the links so I can cheat the next time the question comes up.  |
| Kuje |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 19:37:11
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Lurue's Horn, someone could actually navigate the search engine to find that? I am impressed!
Actually I cheated. :) Faraer posted them on the WOTC boards a few weeks back and I burrowed them for my FAQ over there. So I knew where to find the originals since I have them linked on my FAQ. HEHE. |
| Arivia |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 19:21:56
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by kuje31
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
3) The file was originally on the Wizards website, but if it remains there, it's so well-buried that you'll never find it (and their search engine is about as useful as magic is to a Gondsman).
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/files/Roll%20of%20Years%20Table.rtf
or
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/files/Roll%20of%20Years-Alpha.rtf
Lurue's Horn, someone could actually navigate the search engine to find that? I am impressed!
I think a targeted Google search may have been easier... |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 18:47:45
quote:
Originally posted by kuje31
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
3) The file was originally on the Wizards website, but if it remains there, it's so well-buried that you'll never find it (and their search engine is about as useful as magic is to a Gondsman).
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/files/Roll%20of%20Years%20Table.rtf
or
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/files/Roll%20of%20Years-Alpha.rtf
Lurue's Horn, someone could actually navigate the search engine to find that? I am impressed! |
| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 18:21:14
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Lifting from the FAQ elsewhere on this site:
Gracias WR. Steven Schend? His name sounds familiar. |
| Arion Elenim |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 18:01:45
He he he...Nephilim called Alaundo mad...I am soooo telling on you... |
| Kuje |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 17:40:34
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
3) The file was originally on the Wizards website, but if it remains there, it's so well-buried that you'll never find it (and their search engine is about as useful as magic is to a Gondsman).
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/files/Roll%20of%20Years%20Table.rtf
or
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/files/Roll%20of%20Years-Alpha.rtf |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 17:40:25
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
If this is the same file as I have, it only goes up to 1600 DR, correct? Has there ever been anything published for years after that date or do they figure by that time, we'll be on D&D 9.0210 edition and be too busy converting our old characters?
Lifting from the FAQ elsewhere on this site:
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Steven Schend added:
Why did we stop at -700 and 1600? Well, two reasons. A) 2300 years names is more than enough grist for the creative mills of DMs out there. and B) If we added more at either end of that spectrum, they're either so far before or after current campaigns that they're less and less useful.
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| SiriusBlack |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 17:15:30
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
3) The file was originally on the Wizards website, but if it remains there, it's so well-buried that you'll never find it (and their search engine is about as useful as magic is to a Gondsman).
Maybe each time their web site is unhelpful or down, WOTC is simply trying to show browsers what certain drow clerics feel right about now?
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I believe this to be a copy of that original file: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Castle/2566/rollofyears.rtf
If this is the same file as I have, it only goes up to 1600 DR, correct? Has there ever been anything published for years after that date or do they figure by that time, we'll be on D&D 9.0210 edition and be too busy converting our old characters? |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 18 Jun 2004 : 17:09:48
quote:
Originally posted by Nephilim
I remember reading somewhere that the names of the Years were written down a long time ago by a mad? prophet
Who or what was this prophet?
Do the names of the Years have any connection to the events that happen in that year?
There are many gaps in the timeline presented in FRCS, is there an authoratative complete listing of names?
Thanks
1) According to the Realms-L FAQ, Alaundo and Auguthra the Mad. I believe that Auguthra had some prophecies, and Alaundo compiled them, or something like that. I think Alaundo had some prophecies of his own, but I could be mistaken. I'm sure someone will reply to clarify his role. 
2) In many cases, yes.
3) The file was originally on the Wizards website, but if it remains there, it's so well-buried that you'll never find it (and their search engine is about as useful as magic is to a Gondsman). I believe this to be a copy of that original file: http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare/Castle/2566/rollofyears.rtf
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