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Lukas Kain
Seeker
USA
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 Posted - 29 Oct 2014 : 04:20:40
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| Oh, uh, Selbraun. From what I've read he succeeded his father (Imbraun), but isn't on the current roster of Lords. Since he's not on the list of Lords who have passed, I'm just wondering what happened to him and why he isn't on the Council still? He couldn't have been much older than the "newbie" Lords, so I can't imagine he retired or died of old age. I'm just curious because he was part of the ruling body of Impiltur, so he's an important fella. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
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Posted - 29 Oct 2014 : 07:08:47
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Who said he's not on the current Council?
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Lukas Kain
Seeker
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - 29 Oct 2014 : 22:57:24
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| I'm confused because you did. In your Dragon Magazine Impiltur article you listed the current roster of the Council of Lords, and the only three "s" names are Silaunbrar, Soargilm, and Simgar. Are there something like "mini-Councils" or am I not catching onto something? |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6559 Posts |
Posted - 30 Oct 2014 : 15:12:50
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Originally posted by Lukas Kain
I'm confused because you did. In your Dragon Magazine Impiltur article you listed the current roster of the Council of Lords, and the only three "s" names are Silaunbrar, Soargilm, and Simgar. Are there something like "mini-Councils" or am I not catching onto something?
Well after doing a bit of checking it would appear that the editorial staff at DRAGON magazine didn't like the name Selbraun and substituted the name Engarth instead, changing my original submission. Had never noticed that until now. I've gone back and fixed the reference I made to him on this thread at p.24. Well spotted Lukas!
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 01 Nov 2014 : 03:50:46
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I've reached the last five pages of refinements for Krash's "Impiltur Compilation."
Woot! See what I can accomplish in a day without the distraction of pesky real-world work.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6559 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2014 : 17:20:09
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It's a great suggestion but doesn't gel with the sword's history in "Champions of Valor".
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Lukas Kain
Seeker
USA
60 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2014 : 03:14:36
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| Amazing George, fits what I was looking for and more beyond that! Thank you! =) |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6559 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2014 : 03:43:28
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Glad it's of use. Dilpur is next, although I won't be so brave as to state an ETA.
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 10 Nov 2014 : 14:41:09
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A lot of times its fun to connect stray bits of lore together to add to the mighty tapestry that is The Realms... but "the devil's in the details".
Sometimes it proves easier just to let an idea go, when weaving it in becomes a job unto itself. Or, in other words, "sometimes a cigar is just a cigar".
Great lore - as usual - GK. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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JPDeed
Acolyte
Australia
15 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2014 : 05:47:03
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Hi George,
Where would you consider the most likely coastal region of Faerun to find a Storm Giant enclave? They are often farmers, and thus would probably need a LOT of land to keep the family fed. My concept is to start a group of PCs as the children of serfs/humanoid employees of storm giants, and use the Storm Giant's size as a hook for human sized adventurers being able to access places they cannot.
Not sure if this is an area you are happy to answer, but you do answer quickly and thoroughly so that's why you are the first person to ask :)
Cheers,
JPDeed.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6559 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2014 : 06:53:53
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The islands of Altumbel off Aglarond might be useful in that regard. Plenty of them, not all of them detailed and scope to explain why your PCs are hanging out with storm giants (i.e. fisherfolk, castaways, escapees from pirates, pirates! etc.). This would also work in that Steven Schend talked quite a bit about storm giants in "Sea of Fallen Stars" and made them quite "aquatic" in doing so. Also you are close enough to transition your campaign into the Unapproachable East if you need to increase the scope or challenges for your group.
Hope this helps.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
Edited by - George Krashos on 18 Nov 2014 06:54:48 |
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Derulbaskul
Senior Scribe
Singapore
406 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2014 : 10:50:08
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Originally posted by The Sage
I've reached the last five pages of refinements for Krash's "Impiltur Compilation."
Woot! See what I can accomplish in a day without the distraction of pesky real-world work.
I know I shouldn't ask, but did you ever finish this? |
Cheers
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NB: Please remember: A cannon is a big gun. Canon is what we discuss here. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6559 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2014 : 12:18:07
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It's on its way very soon to me. Sage promised!
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2014 : 14:03:39
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LMAO
On the bright side (for me, not you guys), that means I know I have 'all the time in the world' to complete the map. 
I'll be Emailing you soon, about that, GK. I have to just finish the next thing for Eric and then I am back to the Eastern Heartlands. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6559 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2014 : 14:33:30
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Ahh wonderful. I'd like to see Impiltur and the UE get some more Markustay love.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 26 Nov 2014 : 03:36:03
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Originally posted by George Krashos
It's on its way very soon to me. Sage promised!
-- George Krashos
Aye.
Didn't have a chance to transfer the file as promised, last evening. Krash knows about the specifics regarding the problems I encountered.
I've an RDO tomorrow, which will allow me to properly correct the file conversion error and send it to George without any further problems on my part. |
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Demzer
Senior Scribe
862 Posts |
Posted - 26 Nov 2014 : 19:54:20
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Hi George,
what do you think will the various Lords of Imphras II and Queen Regent Sambryl do after the coronation of Imbrar Heltharn II with the end of both the Regency and the Council of Lords?
To shorten the list, consider that Lords Helimbraun, Oriseus, Silaunbrar, Engarth, Soarglim, Rilimbraun and Simgar died in my campaign in various Soneillon-related events.
Another question, did Mage Royal Selarbrin have any offsprings/successors/apprentices that he was grooming to continue the family line and take his place as new Mage Royal? (Yeah, he died too, my players took a while to catch up with the Soneillon-orchestrated intrigues so there were many casualties in Impiltur). If the answer to the above is "No" in one way or another, how is going to be appointed the new Mage Royal? And who is in "pole position" among archmages of the kingdom or foreigners to get the seat?
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2014 : 03:55:27
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by George Krashos
It's on its way very soon to me. Sage promised!
-- George Krashos
Aye.
Didn't have a chance to transfer the file as promised, last evening. Krash knows about the specifics regarding the problems I encountered.
I've an RDO tomorrow, which will allow me to properly correct the file conversion error and send it to George without any further problems on my part.
Okay, provided there were no problems with the FTP conversion of the file, Krash should now have a copy. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6559 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2014 : 13:04:28
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Umm, what file?
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 28 Nov 2014 : 14:26:37
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Don't worry, Krash.
Its just wibbily-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff happening. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 01 Dec 2014 : 13:35:34
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Originally posted by Markustay
Don't worry, Krash.
Its just wibbily-wobbly, timey-wimey stuff happening.
Yeah. Problem on my end. I've discussed it with Krash.
Things are moving forward now, with positive results. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Derulbaskul
Senior Scribe
Singapore
406 Posts |
Posted - 03 Dec 2014 : 13:34:53
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A test file?
It seems sending an email with a document attached is a lot more complicated in Sage-land.... |
Cheers
D
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 03 Dec 2014 : 14:24:46
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Well, he is actually sending them from a monastery in 1207 AD, so the connection is unstable.
His home-built 'Steampunk 9000' computer doesn't really run windows - its more of a 'probability engine' with no actual code, just lots and lots of gears and lights (many of which do nothing but look cool). So, of course, there are quite a bit of compatibility issues as well. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 03 Dec 2014 : 16:23:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Markustay
Well, he is actually sending them from a monastery in 1207 AD, so the connection is unstable.
His home-built 'Steampunk 9000' computer doesn't really run windows - its more of a 'probability engine' with no actual code, just lots and lots of gears and lights (many of which do nothing but look cool). So, of course, there are quite a bit of compatibility issues as well.
Are you saying the Sage is a tinker gnome? This would explain a lot... |
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1564 Posts |
Posted - 07 Dec 2014 : 19:00:26
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Krash, you've written of Oghranni (?) dwarves in this very thread. I wonder if you have any knowledge about Oghrann's most prominent clans? 'Dwarves Deep' lists the major shield dwarf clans, but it seems most of them wandered towards Worldspine mountains, Waterdeep and Mirabar after the kingdom's fall. Which clans might have traveled eastward, other than Iron House of Tethyamar? And did Tethyamar's inhabitants include other clans beside the Iron House, e.g. Brightblade dwarves from Daggerdale?
To expand on that, is it common that, for example, Clan Dunderhead's hold might also have a few Watchever, Darkfell or Worldthrone dwarves? (i.e. families or individuals from "major" clans)
O the Beardless One, I beseech thee, help me out with this one and I'll be forever in your de... uh, grateful!   |
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