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Acolyte
South Africa
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 Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 09:42:59
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Poll Question:
Which of the following spells do you think is the greatest successful spell ever cast? (Karsuss avatar is not in the list because it was an spectacular failure  )
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Zanan
Senior Scribe
Germany
942 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 09:47:57
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| Stop voting now! I just got the 100 correct %! |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 10:33:21
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| I'm biased towards anything Netherese. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 12:14:29
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| My vote goes to the Imaskar! Change the continent, or affect a race is one thing... now, block the gods! These old imaskars have some cards in the sleeve, really. ^^ |
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Eol
Acolyte
South Africa
7 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 13:03:19
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Which god ever changed the continent of Faerun? Gods have a relatively small amount of power in Faerun in any event.
The Waymeet brakes down planar borders in other words it can change the geography of the mutiverse. Only Ao or perhaps a pantheon of gods could do that. Think about the possibilities, the abyss or hell having a direct link to elysium or the moongates  (not that I would do that). Stopping gods to have access to a relatively small realm is a cute mythal type spell; playing Ao is much more fun!
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Aravine
Senior Scribe
USA
608 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 15:35:21
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quote:
Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
My vote goes to the Imaskar! Change the continent, or affect a race is one thing... now, block the gods! These old imaskars have some cards in the sleeve, really. ^^
You know, I have to agree with you there.
although if you count Ao banishing all the dieties(except Helm) a spell, then my vote goes for that. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 15:42:49
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As for "greatest" in the sense of "best," I vote for the gate spell that brought Elminster into a young Ed Greenwood's living room one rainy Sunday morning back all those decades ago, thus opening up a whole world to our exploration.
But I wax nostalgic! 
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 16:15:28
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Hmmm. Well said, Erik!
Eol, you missed all the really big spells (the terraforming and "racial creation from scratch" ones). Not to mention the planetary steering spell.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 16:23:06
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quote:
Originally posted by The Hooded One
Hmmm. Well said, Erik!
Indeed. I'll vote "other", for that one. |
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
581 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 22:40:48
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| Dragon Rage Mythal |
BARDOBARBAROS DOES NOT KILL.
HE DECAPITATES!!!
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36809 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 22:54:02
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| Karsus's Avatar was not a failure -- the spell worked. He just didn't realize that he couldn't handle the spell being successful. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2008 : 23:00:45
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quote:
Originally posted by The Hooded One
Hmmm Not to mention the planetary steering spell.
love,
THO
Quack?! How much power would you need to do THAT? In the Erevis Cale trilogy the Sojourner (who was a ridiculously powerful mage) had to gather a huge amount of arcane energy just to move one of Selune's tears... |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2008 : 10:02:07
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the spell or spells used to create undermountain.
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why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2008 : 10:48:05
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An impossible question to answer. The consequences of some minor spell at the right time might have changed Faerun for ever. A first level spell might be the winner. As this is not known though I would say that Erik's suggestion is a very good candidate.
In other words: Other. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36809 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2008 : 11:14:07
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quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
the spell or spells used to create undermountain.
Undermountain wasn't created by spells. It was carved out by dwarves and drow, and added to by Halaster. |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 03 Apr 2008 : 18:18:02
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
the spell or spells used to create undermountain.
Undermountain wasn't created by spells. It was carved out by dwarves and drow, and added to by Halaster.
nu-uh.... undermountain isnt just the carved rock, but the spells that hole it together and prevent waterdeep from falling in on top of it,and the creature summoning spells there within |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36809 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2008 : 18:56:01
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quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by sfdragon
the spell or spells used to create undermountain.
Undermountain wasn't created by spells. It was carved out by dwarves and drow, and added to by Halaster.
nu-uh.... undermountain isnt just the carved rock, but the spells that hole it together and prevent waterdeep from falling in on top of it,and the creature summoning spells there within
A mythal is what keeps it from caving in -- and it's not just on Undermountain, its on the entire Waterdhavian plateau. And while mythals are impressive, "standard" mythals aren't on the above list. The other spells in Undermountain were cast by a single mortal, and are not all that impressive when considered singly -- what makes them impressive is the sheer multitude of spells Halaster has layered on his Halls.
And either way, Undermountain was not created by spells. Some of the conditions present in Undermountain were created by spells, but the complex itself was fashioned in sections by many hands, and by both tool and spell. |
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Tethir the dragonslayer
Acolyte
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Posted - 03 Apr 2008 : 22:08:04
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| Hmmm, I am way biased... My character is a "spelleater". He has spellfire... and mythallar tastes yummy! |
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ShadezofDis
Senior Scribe
402 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2008 : 23:22:09
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Karsus's Avatar was not a failure -- the spell worked. He just didn't realize that he couldn't handle the spell being successful.
Yep, and I have to say that stealing the Goddess of Magic's power by using magic is a feat that I find really impressive.
However, I do agree with Erik's opinion on what the best spell was. |
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crazedventurers
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1073 Posts |
Posted - 23 Apr 2008 : 10:40:04
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Has to be Sash of Spells for me (am ignoring all the blow-up-the-world spells)
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So saith Ed. I've never said he was sane, have I?
Gods, all this writing and he's running a constant fantasy version of Coronation Street in his head, too. .
shudder,
love to all,
THO
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 23 Apr 2008 : 22:30:27
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My vote is the Sundering...
While blocking gods is good...not even gods can raise a continent that I've ever seen in a book...
Not that I've seen every book. |
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
2296 Posts |
Posted - 23 Apr 2008 : 22:33:06
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Is there a spell that puts bubbles into beer?
That would be the greatest accomplishment.
(What do ye expect, I'm a dwarf! Of course, I'm biased!) |
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2008 : 02:33:43
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| The Sundering... |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2008 : 08:13:37
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quote:
Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
Is there a spell that puts bubbles into beer?
That would be the greatest accomplishment.
(What do ye expect, I'm a dwarf! Of course, I'm biased!)
I am rather tall, but I would settle for a spell that makes most easily available beers actually taste like beer again, instead of slightly yellowed water. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2008 : 16:06:13
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quote:
Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Karsus' Avatar a spectacular failure...? Wow...Just wow...
Some people just don't know the truth. |
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Edited by - Rinonalyrna Fathomlin on 24 Apr 2008 16:09:28 |
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Mace Hammerhand
Great Reader
Germany
2296 Posts |
Posted - 24 Apr 2008 : 22:35:03
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quote:
Originally posted by Jorkens
quote:
Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
Is there a spell that puts bubbles into beer?
That would be the greatest accomplishment.
(What do ye expect, I'm a dwarf! Of course, I'm biased!)
I am rather tall, but I would settle for a spell that makes most easily available beers actually taste like beer again, instead of slightly yellowed water.
I have the spell for ya!
"Ticket to Germany"
(conjuration... I think *hicks*)
Range: Personal
Duration: Depends on where you come from: EU permanent, rest...I dunno
Target: self...mostly
Components: V, S, M
You conjure up a ticket to a steel-dragon that will transport you to the land of beer and...well, beer (and some soccer, maybe, for those who care). Once you leave the dragon you can indeed behave like a German on vacation in, say, Mallorca, only that you are no German and actually in Germany.
Avoid discussions about soccer, unless you also want to enjoy brawls like German hooligans (sure, it ain't Holland, and it definitely ain't England, but the native hooligans can dish out pretty well...as well!).
Material component: Local Currency (to get there!), and local currency (to get pissed in Germany!)
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 25 Apr 2008 : 08:10:15
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quote:
Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
quote:
Originally posted by Jorkens
quote:
Originally posted by Mace Hammerhand
Is there a spell that puts bubbles into beer?
That would be the greatest accomplishment.
(What do ye expect, I'm a dwarf! Of course, I'm biased!)
I am rather tall, but I would settle for a spell that makes most easily available beers actually taste like beer again, instead of slightly yellowed water.
I have the spell for ya!
"Ticket to Germany"
(conjuration... I think *hicks*)
Range: Personal
Duration: Depends on where you come from: EU permanent, rest...I dunno
Target: self...mostly
Components: V, S, M
You conjure up a ticket to a steel-dragon that will transport you to the land of beer and...well, beer (and some soccer, maybe, for those who care). Once you leave the dragon you can indeed behave like a German on vacation in, say, Mallorca, only that you are no German and actually in Germany.
Avoid discussions about soccer, unless you also want to enjoy brawls like German hooligans (sure, it ain't Holland, and it definitely ain't England, but the native hooligans can dish out pretty well...as well!).
Material component: Local Currency (to get there!), and local currency (to get pissed in Germany!)
I know that spell. Along with Czech's Everlasting Brew it is a spell of honour and renown. With bloody expensive material components. The football part might also be a problem. I was thinking more of the local cantrip. Or the massive lost "Keep your corporation hands of our brewery"-spell. Along with vinyl and TSR these are the three components for the great past.
I should cut down on the coffee (or Gentle Giant records). And yes dear moderators, I will try to keep on topic |
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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 25 Apr 2008 : 17:45:36
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| The Sundering. Elves have some destructive teamwork. :) |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2008 : 18:08:51
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I would have to say it was the 15th level spell Ao first cast - Create Crystal Sphere.
quote:
Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Karsus' Avatar a spectacular failure...? Wow...Just wow...
Quite right - the SPELL wasn't a spectacular failure, the MAGE was.
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Undermountain wasn't created by spells. It was carved out by dwarves and drow, and added to by Halaster.
And in 4e, we'll probably find out it was originally an Aboleth Kingdom, in the time BEFORE the Age of Thunder.  |
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