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Khelben
Acolyte
Denmark
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 Posted - 22 Aug 2003 : 12:01:25
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hello fellow adventurers! 
I have just recently decided to play the role of Dungeon Master in
the world of Forgotten Realms. I have run campaigns before in this
world, and I've decided to place my players in Cormyr. I bought the
new book for the Realms and was very surprised to read that Cormyr
is not a place of peace anymore. King Azoun IV is dead, Vangerdahast
is gone missing, Tilverton is a ghost town, there's a new ruler of
the Realm, the nobles are openly defying the Crown??? 
Can anyone help me with the 'Whys' and the 'whens' and so on? I hope
that someone can and maybe direct me to the source of all this..
And hopefully quickly as the campaign starts on tuesday! 
-Khelben
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NightElf
Seeker
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United Kingdom
97 Posts |
Posted - 22 Aug 2003 : 13:41:19
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I can't guide you through the when factor, but a suggestion I can give you is read the Adventure Module through. It doesn't matter as much if the book doesn't mention a date, as your role as the Dungeon Master is to create the world to your own needs.
If you aren't using a module (i rarely use modules, you understand your players better that the blokes at TSR), then set it up yourself. Think of the structure of the city. If a war had occoured recently, then the city would be partially ruined. Did the other army use siege weaponry? If so then the city won't be in mint condition per se.
Try to create the world how you see fit. If you need a ruined city, RUIN ONE!!! If you need a large dragon cove near chalk white cliffs, DIG ONE!!! |
"Those who watch their backs meet death from the front" |
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AraznBlair
Learned Scribe
USA
114 Posts |
Posted - 22 Aug 2003 : 14:48:22
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| The novel Death of a Dragon with in the Cormyr series details the death of Azoun and Allusair taking over as Regent while she raises her infant nephew King Azoun V. As for the time line I believe that it is right before the return of the Archwizards sometime early 1370's. Could be wrong though but I really suggest that you read the novels "Cormyr", "High Road", and "Death of a Dragon". |
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Khelben
Acolyte
Denmark
25 Posts |
Posted - 23 Aug 2003 : 10:22:57
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I definately see what you're saying NightElf, but I'm just one of those who likes to have it just right. Besides I love the Realms over any other world.  What Adventure Module are you referring to? Is there a specific one who deals with Cormyrs chaotic present?
And in response to AraznBlair. I did read Cormyr: a novel a couple of years ago and found it great although I can't remember the specifics. The next 2: "High Road", and "Death of a Dragon" I will soon get my claws into, but I was hoping that someone might have a timeline for the events in these books as I'm starting on tuesday and plans to start the campaign right around the end of events in Cormyr: a novel. The players will be based in Arabel and see the horde of gobs and orcs in a few evenings... 
-Khelben |
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Malanthius
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 23 Aug 2003 : 14:15:54
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Taking into account what happened in the "Return of the Archwizards" trilogy and the campaign manual, and the time table posted on the forgotten realms official site, isn't about spring of 1373?
Mal. |
"Oh, Do stop whining, It's not the End of the World. It's just the end of Your's." |
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Khelben
Acolyte
Denmark
25 Posts |
Posted - 23 Aug 2003 : 20:20:27
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quote:
Originally posted by Malanthius
Taking into account what happened in the "Return of the Archwizards" trilogy and the campaign manual, and the time table posted on the forgotten realms official site, isn't about spring of 1373?
I haven't read the "Return of the Archwizards" trilogy so I'm missing some information on what happened with Tilverton as well... Annoying. I have numerous sourcebooks, novels, campaign boxes etc on Cormyr and all, but now it seems that I have to read some 6 novels before my first gaming session to get a clue of what has happened to the fair Kingdom of Cormyr??  Is there some way to get to a quick summary? It would truly help alot to say the very least... 
-Khelben |
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Herr Doktor
Seeker
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Posted - 24 Aug 2003 : 03:39:29
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There are a lot of good sources for information... what I would recommend getting a hold of in particular is the year 2000 dragon annual.
More specifically the article inside by Ed Greenwood titled "After the Dragon" it's about Cormyr after the events of the Cormyr saga.
I don't believe it has anything about Tilverton, but... if you really want to know (this is the least spoilerific spoiler ever) it has much to do with the Shadovar over Anauroch and the returned city of shade. A powerful spell cast by one of the stronger denizens there obliterated Tilverton. |
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Khelben
Acolyte
Denmark
25 Posts |
Posted - 24 Aug 2003 : 10:34:26
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Originally posted by Herr Doktor
There are a lot of good sources for information... what I would recommend getting a hold of in particular is the year 2000 dragon annual.
More specifically the article inside by Ed Greenwood titled "After the Dragon" it's about Cormyr after the events of the Cormyr saga.
I don't believe it has anything about Tilverton, but... if you really want to know (this is the least spoilerific spoiler ever) it has much to do with the Shadovar over Anauroch and the returned city of shade. A powerful spell cast by one of the stronger denizens there obliterated Tilverton.
I would _REALLY_ love to get a hold of that annual, but It's from year 2000 and would be kind of hard to get a hold on fast. Do anyone have a typed varsion, a scanner (uh oh) or similar or just great talents for relaying the material for me? It would be most appreciated by far.
And thanks Herr Doktor for the information. It helps.
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Nightchill
Acolyte
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Posted - 29 May 2004 : 11:00:55
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| Chapter 7 of the 'Players Guide to Faerun' provides a timeline of the recent events with the dates they occured. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 29 May 2004 : 14:49:28
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quote:
Originally posted by Malanthius
Taking into account what happened in the "Return of the Archwizards" trilogy and the campaign manual, and the time table posted on the forgotten realms official site, isn't about spring of 1373?
Mal.
Yes, given the recent release of Elminster's Daughter,which was set in Cormyr, I'd place it as early 1373 as well. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 29 May 2004 : 14:51:33
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quote:
Originally posted by Herr Doktor
There are a lot of good sources for information... what I would recommend getting a hold of in particular is the year 2000 dragon annual.
More specifically the article inside by Ed Greenwood titled "After the Dragon" it's about Cormyr after the events of the Cormyr saga.
An excellent recommendation. The Dragon Annual is #5 for those who go looking for it at a store. |
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