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R0GUE
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 Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 00:31:04
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Zireael
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Originally posted by jornan
Elaine this is fantastic news! It is so great to have you return to the Realms. I'm very intrigued with the idea of a caper novel. This is the next best thing to finding out that "Reclaimation" is no longer cancelled.
I do however have a sense of dread for the fate of Arylin and Danilo in prologue with the spellplague. At least we would know however, unlike the fates of most other pre-spellplague characters.
Don't jinx it, please? Elaine, are the above worries founded or not?
Oh, c'mon. You don't REALLY expect me to anwer this, do you? 
He had to try.  Maybe you could just transcribe your novel here on the forums, chapter by chapter, as you write it. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 01:04:40
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Elaine, do you know if we'll get any reprints of your prior books, at the same time? I'm thinking it's not likely, but one can always hope...
It has been mentioned as a possibility, but more than that I don't know. When I get news (and the okay to pass it on), you'll hear it here first.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 01:40:02
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Elaine, do you know if we'll get any reprints of your prior books, at the same time? I'm thinking it's not likely, but one can always hope...
It has been mentioned as a possibility, but more than that I don't know. When I get news (and the okay to pass it on), you'll hear it here first.
That's hopeful news, because I'd really like to replace my well-worn copy of Elfshadow.  |
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
757 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jun 2010 : 16:41:11
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Elaine, do you know if we'll get any reprints of your prior books, at the same time? I'm thinking it's not likely, but one can always hope...
It has been mentioned as a possibility, but more than that I don't know. When I get news (and the okay to pass it on), you'll hear it here first.
That's hopeful news, because I'd really like to replace my well-worn copy of Elfshadow.
And I'd really like to get my hands on any of Elaine's novels, apart from the "Best of" of hers I already have. Sometimes I wonder how a person who had the whole FR comic series back in the day (for cryin' out loud, one of my recurring characters in any computer games was either Priam or Agrivar!) missed out on the '90s as far as the novels go.  |
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Merrith
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 21 Jun 2010 : 07:16:54
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| This is more great news on top of the new Elminster series. Regardless of their desire to have so much be about the "new" Realms post Spellplague anyone who read a lot of the novels will tell you those great characters that we came to know and love over multiple books are what really drove so much of the stories. I was very sad to learn I wouldn't get to hear the conclusion of Danilo and Arilyn's story although maybe the prelude will at least shed a little light on it. I truly hope Elaith is around as well though from your description Elaine his daughter sounds like a character I may enjoy even more, even though Elaith is one of my favorite Realms villains...if indeed you can still call him that. Great news, very excited! Hopefully it won't be the only book about her or Elaith's legacy. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 12:48:55
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This is a little embarrassing, but I seem to have forgotten the name of Azariah's mother.
A couple of years back, I had a "name that elf" contest but cannot find the files in which I recorded the results. The first name chosen began with K, and the last name was Dawnstar. If by some odd quirk of fate contest participants with excellent memories are reading this scroll, would you fill in the gap?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 12:52:23
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http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10443
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by SirUrza
A hot stubborn as a dwarf female bladesinger moonelf trying to restore her family honor and claim her moonblade heritage. Father a moon elf, mother a sunelf. Blond.. shoulder length hair.. mithral half-plate wearer (with skirt!)
What can I say, I'm a guy. :)
I'm not so sure about the mithral half-plate, but other than that you've pretty much nailed Azariah, Elaith Craulnober's daughter. I envision her growing up to be a kick-ass gold elf heroine. Because it's about time we had one of those.
Heh, with the Serpent as her dad, I think the kick-ass part is pretty much hard-wired into her genes. 
And her mother was Kalia Dawnstar, a famous gold elf singer and thesbian. So she's got the hawt genes going for her, as well.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 12:56:26
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10443
And her mother was Kalia Dawnstar....
Thank you! I didn't remember discussing her on Candlekeep. Should have checked. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 13:03:36
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10443
And her mother was Kalia Dawnstar....
Thank you! I didn't remember discussing her on Candlekeep. Should have checked.
Not a problem!
Does this earn me a mention in your book?
(....) Actually, that would work. One of the secondary characters has several hamster-sized pets. They didn't start OUT that size, but they are now. I could envision a tiny wooly mammoth nameed "Rupert." |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 24 Jun 2010 : 13:50:59
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10443
And her mother was Kalia Dawnstar....
Thank you! I didn't remember discussing her on Candlekeep. Should have checked.
Not a problem!
Does this earn me a mention in your book?
(....) Actually, that would work. One of the secondary characters has several hamster-sized pets. They didn't start OUT that size, but they are now. I could envision a tiny wooly mammoth nameed "Rupert."
As long as it is also odorific or noisy....not that Wooly is, but if you dont do something to humble him while drawing attention to him, his hats may no longer fit |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 02:47:37
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10443
And her mother was Kalia Dawnstar....
Thank you! I didn't remember discussing her on Candlekeep. Should have checked.
Not a problem!
Does this earn me a mention in your book?
(....) Actually, that would work. One of the secondary characters has several hamster-sized pets. They didn't start OUT that size, but they are now. I could envision a tiny wooly mammoth nameed "Rupert."
That would be most humorous! |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 02:48:25
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Originally posted by The Red Walker
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=10443
And her mother was Kalia Dawnstar....
Thank you! I didn't remember discussing her on Candlekeep. Should have checked.
Not a problem!
Does this earn me a mention in your book?
(....) Actually, that would work. One of the secondary characters has several hamster-sized pets. They didn't start OUT that size, but they are now. I could envision a tiny wooly mammoth nameed "Rupert."
As long as it is also odorific or noisy....not that Wooly is, but if you dont do something to humble him while drawing attention to him, his hats may no longer fit
Oh, no worries. I don't like wearing hats. I get a hat *near* my head, I get hathead. |
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BARDOBARBAROS
Senior Scribe
Greece
581 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jun 2010 : 23:00:29
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BARDOBARBAROS DOES NOT KILL.
HE DECAPITATES!!!
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 30 Jun 2010 : 15:22:44
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
I'm not so sure about the mithral half-plate, but other than that you've pretty much nailed Azariah, Elaith Craulnober's daughter. I envision her growing up to be a kick-ass gold elf heroine. Because it's about time we had one of those.
Is that vision still up for the Serpent's Daughter you intend to present us in your novel, Mrs. Cunningham? After all, the info posted above is by now two years old, IIRC...
(Wondering how old Arilyn would be in the time set of the new novel, and if she could be Azariah's female "Ben Kenobi-style" master...) |
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Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 01 Jul 2010 : 19:35:10
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Originally posted by Barastir
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
I'm not so sure about the mithral half-plate, but other than that you've pretty much nailed Azariah, Elaith Craulnober's daughter. I envision her growing up to be a kick-ass gold elf heroine. Because it's about time we had one of those.
Is that vision still up for the Serpent's Daughter you intend to present us in your novel, Mrs. Cunningham?
Well, yes and no. She would no longer be called a "gold elf," and it's possible that some might regard her as more of an anti-hero. But ass-kicking is still a definite possibility.
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(Wondering how old Arilyn would be in the time set of the new novel, and if she could be Azariah's female "Ben Kenobi-style" master...)
Arilyn is about 50, fairly young for a half-elf, when she appears in the Prelude. This is set just before the spellplague. She would be over 150 during the main events of the story. At this point, I don't want to speculate on what her role might be, other than emphasize that this is Azariah's story. |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2010 : 19:41:05
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Arilyn is about 50, fairly young for a half-elf, when she appears in the Prelude. This is set just before the spellplague. She would be over 150 during the main events of the story. At this point, I don't want to speculate on what her role might be, other than emphasize that this is Azariah's story.
I'm fully aware of that, Mrs. Cunningham. It was just a silly, warm-hearted assumption, and I never forgot Azariah is the main character. Besides, even with all master Kenobi represents, the Star Wars first trilogy is not his story! But once again, I was just kinda kidding!
(In a very good mood, cause today is my birthday!) 
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"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
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Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 01 Jul 2010 : 19:54:49
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Originally posted by Barastir
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Arilyn is about 50, fairly young for a half-elf, when she appears in the Prelude. This is set just before the spellplague. She would be over 150 during the main events of the story. At this point, I don't want to speculate on what her role might be, other than emphasize that this is Azariah's story.
I'm fully aware of that, Mrs. Cunningham. It was just a silly, warm-hearted assumption, and I never forgot Azariah is the main character. Besides, even with all master Kenobi represents, the Star Wars first trilogy is not his story! But once again, I was just kinda kidding!
(In a very good mood, cause today is my birthday!)
Hope it's a good one! |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2010 : 20:02:08
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Hope it's a good one!
Better now, for it's good to see my favorite FR author's replys in this day. Even if my questions were a bit silly...
Imagine you've been quite busy these days, specially with the new novel project. Can't wait until 2012!  |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
Edited by - Barastir on 01 Jul 2010 20:03:00 |
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Gambit
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 01:10:07
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| Elaine Cunningham, you have single-handedly done something I thought impossible, made me excited (like giddy school girl excited) about something regarding the new Forgotten Realms, I commend you madam. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 01:54:32
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Originally posted by Gambit
Elaine Cunningham, you have single-handedly done something I thought impossible, made me excited (like giddy school girl excited) about something regarding the new Forgotten Realms, I commend you madam.
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Iluvrien
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 19:21:55
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Well, yes and no. She would no longer be called a "gold elf," and it's possible that some might regard her as more of an anti-hero. But ass-kicking is still a definite possibility.
I apologise if I have missed the answer to this one, although I have read the thread. I was just wondering why she would no longer be called a "gold elf"? |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 19:36:27
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Originally posted by Iluvrien
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Well, yes and no. She would no longer be called a "gold elf," and it's possible that some might regard her as more of an anti-hero. But ass-kicking is still a definite possibility.
I apologise if I have missed the answer to this one, although I have read the thread. I was just wondering why she would no longer be called a "gold elf"?
It is more than I can explain properly , but with the advent of the 4e rules, there are no longer any gold elves. Im sure another worthy scribe can explain it better.
This may help(or further confuse!) : http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Tel-quessir |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 19:41:38
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I apologise if I have missed the answer to this one, although I have read the thread. I was just wondering why she would no longer be called a "gold elf"?
The star, silver and gold elves are now (in 4e) called "eladrin", and the other subraces are simply called "elves". I think the divisions between gold and silver still exist, but they are more an appearance and culture classification than a true racial distinction. |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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Iluvrien
Acolyte
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 21:32:10
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Originally posted by BarastirThe star, silver and gold elves are now (in 4e) called "eladrin", and the other subraces are simply called "elves". I think the divisions between gold and silver still exist, but they are more an appearance and culture classification than a true racial distinction.
Oh, that much I knew already. I've been playing 4E (although not in the Realms) for the last 18 months or so.
However, when asked about it both Bruce Cordell and Rich Baker said that although the term "Eladrin" was being used in the FRCG and FRPG as a mechanical term for the High Elven kindreds, the subrace nomenclature would live on.
That is why I was wondering why Mrs. Cunningham said that Azariah wasn't a Gold Elf, because as far as I knew in lore/narrrative/fluff sources the term was still being used (See the use of Moon Elf in Rich Baker's 4E Novels). |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 22:26:12
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Originally posted by Iluvrien
That is why I was wondering why Mrs. Cunningham said that Azariah wasn't a Gold Elf....
Oh, she's still a gold elf. With 4e, she's less likely to be referred to as such. |
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Iluvrien
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jul 2010 : 22:38:10
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Originally posted by ElaineCunninghamOh, she's still a gold elf. With 4e, she's less likely to be referred to as such.
Thank you for your answer! As I had hoped, she does have a subracial designation, although I have to admit that fact that it may not be as prominent as before saddens me somewhat.
I say that because I was one of the people who queried the designers on, and subsequently posted on the WotC boards somewhat obsessionally about, the possible loss of the subracial language.
Although cheeky in the extreme, might I humbly beg for you to be as sneaky as possible and slip in as many references as you can? You would make a daft fan very happy . |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 14:05:36
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Originally posted by Iluvrien
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Originally posted by ElaineCunninghamOh, she's still a gold elf. With 4e, she's less likely to be referred to as such.
Thank you for your answer! As I had hoped, she does have a subracial designation, although I have to admit that fact that it may not be as prominent as before saddens me somewhat.
I say that because I was one of the people who queried the designers on, and subsequently posted on the WotC boards somewhat obsessionally about, the possible loss of the subracial language.
Although cheeky in the extreme, might I humbly beg for you to be as sneaky as possible and slip in as many references as you can? You would make a daft fan very happy .
Just thought of a good place for a gold/moon elf reference....
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 14:17:28
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Iluvrien
That is why I was wondering why Mrs. Cunningham said that Azariah wasn't a Gold Elf....
Oh, she's still a gold elf. With 4e, she's less likely to be referred to as such.
And here I thought gold elves couldn't wield moonblades... unless a) Azariah is an exception OR b) she doesn't inherit her father's sword
Which is correct?
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 10 Jul 2010 : 15:06:24
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Originally posted by Zireael
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Iluvrien
That is why I was wondering why Mrs. Cunningham said that Azariah wasn't a Gold Elf....
Oh, she's still a gold elf. With 4e, she's less likely to be referred to as such.
And here I thought gold elves couldn't wield moonblades... unless a) Azariah is an exception OR b) she doesn't inherit her father's sword
Which is correct?
Zi
Sorry--you'll have to wait and see.
But this much I will say, since it's part of the published lore. Back in the short story "Games of Chance," Elaith assumed that the Craulnober moonblade would become part of Azariah's dowry--something she would hold in trust for her children or grandchildren. When it became clear that self-willed Azariah was not willing to take a pass, Elaith was afraid that she would, in fact, not be able to claim the sword. When an opportunity to "game the system" occurred to him, he took it. Didn't quite work out.
So. Since Azariah is determined to claim the blade, Elaith is giving her the best shot he possibly can, including having Arilyn (among others) train her in preparation for that day.
But. Men plan, gods laugh. Elves plan, Spellplague hits. |
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The Serpent's Daughter
