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Auzoros
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 : 07:47:52
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I've been searching around for info about the process of how a PC goes about signing up to be a War Wizard of Cormyr and how one would retire from active duty.
I have the info contained in Cormyr the game accessory and others but they don't have the info I seek. I did a quick search of the keep, yet to no avail.
Specifically, I'm after info re: what time or duties are expected by the Crown for a PC playing a War Wizard?
And, how does one retire? Do they retain their class abilities? Are they still under the effects of the geas?
Note these questions relate to a character who leaves on good terms, remaining a friend and ally to Cormyr.
Thought I'd throw this out to everyone and see if anyone has any info before I consider asking Ed. Thanks
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Randal_Dundragon
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 : 08:10:03
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I cant cite any books right now, but if i remember correctly, i believe war wizards are expected to go on patrols a total of 60 hours every tenday or something to that effect. In regards to retiring, i don't believe they lose any of their class abilities or anything else as long as they leave on good terms. Though the crown may call on them if required, as people rarely truly retire from the war wizards.
Hope that helps a little bit, you might try reading Volos guide to cormyr, think it mentions something about the war wizards and the cormyrian military |
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The Sage
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Zanan
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 : 11:41:53
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Magic of Faerūn has the War Wizard of Cormyr PrC in it and I would assume a few words about joining them are in there. |
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Malcolm
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 : 16:35:49
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If I remember rightly, early (2004 ? ) in his questions thread - - or somewhere else, here at the Keep - - Ed gave the oath a War Wizard takes, on joining.
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The Sage
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 : 16:50:23
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quote: Originally posted by Malcolm
If I remember rightly, early (2004 ? ) in his questions thread - - or somewhere else, here at the Keep - - Ed gave the oath a War Wizard takes, on joining.
I'd previously searched the archives I made with all of Ed's replies during a past query about the Oaths. I couldn't find any entries at the time. And after searching through my other FR files, I noticed the "Oath" copied into a notebook I made from all of the Ed info posted on the 'Yet Another Forgotten Realms Web-site.'
From Ed:-
quote: Cormyrean Oaths of Loyalty
From the 'home' Realms campaign, I present the Oath of Loyalty sworn by War Wizards. In Cormyr, nobles (when they come of age) personally swear loyalty to both the sovereign (by name, and in the presence of the monarch) AND the Crown, pledging their persons to "the defense of the realm." Purple Dragons, lesser courtiers, and minor officials of the realm swear to "the Crown and the Dragon Throne" before no less than three ranking courtiers and/or the Royal Magician or a member of the Obarskyrs plus a court sage (in time of war, "battlefield oaths" are acceptable before three serving Purple Dragons and a Purple Dragon officer of the rank of ornrion or higher). Oaths are sworn when entering service, and may be re-demanded ("reconfirmed") at any time. Highknights and courtiers of rank [Seneschal, Lord Chamberlain, the High Chatelaine, the Master of the King's Stables, etc.] take personal oaths to the sovereign (in the presence of the sovereign, a priest of the swearer's prime faith, the Royal Magician, another member of the blood Obarskyr or failing that two persons of one of the three 'royal' noble families, and a court sage and a court scribe). All of the above oaths are usually renewed when a new sovereign or regent takes the Dragon Throne. War Wizards swear before the Mage Royal and one other War Wizard, plus a court scribe or member of the Obarskyr family, or the second-in-command of the War Wizards plus three other War Wizards of at least twelve seasons of service (rank doesn't matter) and a court scribe. In the event that the Royal Magician/Mage Royal and the Court Wizard are two separate persons, either one of them will suffice. In the event that both offices are vacant, any nine long-service War Wizards (so long as their number includes either one of the two highest-ranking surviving War Wizards) can receive the oath of loyalty. This oath is informally but universally known as "The Handflame" because someone accepting the oath before the court for dramatic effect often conjures up illusory flame about their hands, transferring it briefly to the swearer's hands as the accepter clasps the hands of the swearer (a formality usually entirely dispensed with in private). A War Wizard's oath is taken only once; dismissal from the organization (for reasons of age, ill health, loss of desire to serve, or unfitting conduct) is known as "release from the oath." The Handflame is always spoken from memory, not recited by the accepter or a prompter and repeated by swearer. Its words are as follows: I, --[insert full formal name, sans titles but including all given used names and aliases, including truenames if the oath is taken in private]-- , give my service unfailingly loyal to the Mage Royal of Cormyr, in full obedience of speech and action, that peace and order shall prevail in the Forest Kingdom, that magic of mine own and others be used and not misused. I do this in trust that the Mage Royal shall unswervingly serve the throne of Cormyr, and if the Mage Royal fall, or fail the Crown and Throne, my obedience shall be to the sovereign directly. Whenever there is doubt and dispute, I shall act to preserve Cormyr. Sunrise and moonfall, so long as my breath takes and my mine eyes see, I serve Cormyr. I give my life that the realm endure. ...And there you have it. Please note that all personal oaths and many noble oaths have included variant flowery language (if approved beforehand by both independent heralds AND the accepters), and there's no reason why War Wizard oaths shouldn't also have embellishments, so long as this core is retained. I can say that Vangerdahast has been overheard to grunt: "Well enough, I accept your service. Swear to serve?" [the response was: "Uh, yes."] Vangey: "Right, you're in. Now, I order you to-" Enjoy! :} Ed
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Auzoros
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Posted - 02 Aug 2009 : 18:08:16
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Thanks for the heads up guys. I have Volo's guide and MoF, both lack the info I'm after. But Sage has come to the rescue, once again What will we ever do without you Sage? I'll check out the "So Saith Ed" archives. Cheers. |
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The Sage
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Posted - 03 Aug 2009 : 01:32:52
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quote: Originally posted by Auzoros
Thanks for the heads up guys. I have Volo's guide and MoF, both lack the info I'm after. But Sage has come to the rescue, once again What will we ever do without you Sage? I'll check out the "So Saith Ed" archives. Cheers.
If you have any difficulty finding those replies, let me know.
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Auzoros
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Australia
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Auzoros
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Australia
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Posted - 09 Aug 2009 : 10:40:54
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Originally posted by The Sage[/i]
[/quote]If you have any difficulty finding those replies, let me know. [/quote]
Cheers Sage. I have all the "So Saith Ed" archive downloaded. Just a matter of sifting through the info when I have the time. Which probably won't be until after I move interstate. |
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