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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 23 Jan 2018 : 05:30:35
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| Hey, Elaine. Been awhile, glad that you are busy and prosperous. What's this I hear about an Elaith story? When can't be soon enough. |
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Sunderstone
Learned Scribe
104 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jan 2018 : 15:11:08
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Sunderstone
Hi Elaine,
I have a question about Elfsong. There are a few pages of story of Texter encountering a Loreli. He then is mentenioned later in the story as returning to the city but having memmory lapse. Did I miss a plot point of that tieing into the greaty story?
Thanks,
Sunderstone
It was just to get another of the Lords out of the picture whilst Garnet was causing problems.
Thanks Wooly! Had Garnet co-opted the Loreli and I missed that or was it just a lucky coincidence that Texter was out of the way? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 23 Jan 2018 : 15:31:55
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Originally posted by Sunderstone
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Sunderstone
Hi Elaine,
I have a question about Elfsong. There are a few pages of story of Texter encountering a Loreli. He then is mentenioned later in the story as returning to the city but having memmory lapse. Did I miss a plot point of that tieing into the greaty story?
Thanks,
Sunderstone
It was just to get another of the Lords out of the picture whilst Garnet was causing problems.
Thanks Wooly! Had Garnet co-opted the Loreli and I missed that or was it just a lucky coincidence that Texter was out of the way?
Given that Garnet was using other musical monsters (harpies, those froggy things, the giant crickets), I'm assuming this was more of the same. |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jan 2018 : 19:12:43
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Given that Garnet was using other musical monsters (harpies, those froggy things, the giant crickets), I'm assuming this was more of the same.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jan 2018 : 19:18:48
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Originally posted by Fellfire
Hey, Elaine. Been awhile, glad that you are busy and prosperous. What's this I hear about an Elaith story? When can't be soon enough.
Not so sure about the prosperous bit, but things have been busy of late.
I'm still hip-deep in a novel set in a fantasy version of Elizabethan England, and I've also pitched a novella that ties into one branch of the Cthulhu mythos. The Elaith story is a just-for-fun thing, and as such it's currently on the back burner.
It's a small tale set during his early years on Evermeet. If you remember the short story "The Great Hunt," and wondered what spell Elaith used to take on the form of a wolf, this tale will answer that question.
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2018 : 09:57:28
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| Cool! Can't wait! |
"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"
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jan 2018 : 15:24:48
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Originally posted by Barastir
Cool! Can't wait!
Getting into the mind-space of a teenaged Elaith has been interesting. It seems likely to me that he was a very serious youth, and only developed his sardonic sense of humor later in life. That means the humor in the story comes from supporting characters, and writing colorful and quirky secondary characters is one of my favorite things to do. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2018 : 02:55:08
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Hi Elaine!
Did you ever notice the similarity between the alliance of Gruumsh and Lolth to the alliance of Melkor and Ungoliant?
Please don't mind my ramble...
The reason I ask is that I'm getting ready to produce a book that focuses on an Orc World to publish on DMs Guild. The Orc World is the one the Gray Orcs that were part of the Orcgate Wars came from; and I wanted to build into the lore a reason that Elves and Orcs came from that world at the same time in c. -27,000 DR when portals were opened to it by the Fey to bring the Elves.
Ed said in the Old Grey Box that Elves couldn't remember a time when goblinoids weren't testing the borders of Elf lands...and so I wanted to work it in.
I can't touch any IP of the Tolkien estate obviously; but if I build on YOUR story from Evermeet, then I can build a story of why Gruumsh and Corellon hate each other so badly before the elves of Faerun even knew about the Seldarine.
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From A Grand History of the Realms:
c. –27000 DR
Continuing their work to undermine dragon rule, the Fey open new gates allowing the first elves to immigrate to Toril. These primitive green elves worship the Faerie gods (not the Seldarine, which were unknown at this time)...
My problem is that I feel like I NEED to pick your brain about their early animosity. Care to share any thoughts? |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2018 : 19:05:56
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
Hi Elaine!
Did you ever notice the similarity between the alliance of Gruumsh and Lolth to the alliance of Melkor and Ungoliant?
Please don't mind my ramble...
The reason I ask is that I'm getting ready to produce a book that focuses on an Orc World to publish on DMs Guild. The Orc World is the one the Gray Orcs that were part of the Orcgate Wars came from; and I wanted to build into the lore a reason that Elves and Orcs came from that world at the same time in c. -27,000 DR when portals were opened to it by the Fey to bring the Elves.
Ed said in the Old Grey Box that Elves couldn't remember a time when goblinoids weren't testing the borders of Elf lands...and so I wanted to work it in.
I can't touch any IP of the Tolkien estate obviously; but if I build on YOUR story from Evermeet, then I can build a story of why Gruumsh and Corellon hate each other so badly before the elves of Faerun even knew about the Seldarine.
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From A Grand History of the Realms:
c. –27000 DR
Continuing their work to undermine dragon rule, the Fey open new gates allowing the first elves to immigrate to Toril. These primitive green elves worship the Faerie gods (not the Seldarine, which were unknown at this time)...
My problem is that I feel like I NEED to pick your brain about their early animosity. Care to share any thoughts?
This might not be what you're looking for, but the truth is, I consider the early chapters of EVERMEET to be mythology and folklore, not history. The story is carefully framed to suggest that approach, in that it's written by a human bard who has limited access to elvish lore. Also, as a longtime student of history, folklore, and religion, I understand that there's a difference between Truth and fact.
The chapters in EVERMEET that deal with gods and creation stories deal with Truth. I see such beliefs as "elves and orcs were born of the blood shed by the battle between Corellon and Gruumsh" to be a metaphor for a longstanding conflict, not a literal statement or a historical fact. So I'm never quite sure how to answer gamers who email me to ask how MANY drops of blood were shed by each of the combatants, and whether those drops corresponded to elf and orc creation on a one-to-one ration, and also, since elves and orcs existed BEFORE that battle, how do I reconcile these two "facts?"
Here's how: When it comes to Forgotten Realms theology, I'm not a fundamentalist. I don't believe that every tale told is literally true. That's a difficult position to support when gods are given stats, but it's the approach I take.
So. If you're writing a history of this early time, my advice is to create whatever scenario you prefer. The true story of the warlord (or warlords) who fought against Saxon invadors might bear little resemblance to the tales of King Arthur and his shining Camelot, but it would still be a story worth hearing. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
USA
4211 Posts |
Posted - 25 Jan 2018 : 19:52:04
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Thanks so much. I actually DON’T want anything fact based.
As always, you are awesome. |
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Selvarin
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 03 Jun 2018 : 22:22:22
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The Serpent's Daughter, The Serpent's Daughter...
Sorry, just felt like saying it. if that had been completed I would've loved being the ghost looking over your shoulder at that moment.
V/R,
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TBeholder
Great Reader
2428 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2018 : 08:02:08
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In case nobody did show this one to you yet: /tg/ take on the drow possibly inspired by Starlight&Shadows (it continues to the end of the thread with some interruptions).
IMHO a good point is that drow have to cover the entire range from planewalking mage-merchants to back cave bumpkins puffballs (the latter probably not happy with the hand they were dealt, but not ready to tackle anything else either, even if they are capable). |
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
2420 Posts |
Posted - 29 Jun 2018 : 16:29:01
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Fellfire
Hey, Elaine. Been awhile, glad that you are busy and prosperous. What's this I hear about an Elaith story? When can't be soon enough.
Not so sure about the prosperous bit, but things have been busy of late.
I'm still hip-deep in a novel set in a fantasy version of Elizabethan England, and I've also pitched a novella that ties into one branch of the Cthulhu mythos. The Elaith story is a just-for-fun thing, and as such it's currently on the back burner.
It's a small tale set during his early years on Evermeet. If you remember the short story "The Great Hunt," and wondered what spell Elaith used to take on the form of a wolf, this tale will answer that question.
Sort of.
Cannot wait.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 31 Jul 2018 : 15:30:03
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Hi, folks.
After much debate, I've decided to start a Patreon-based webzine. Every month I'll post a short story and a writing article. If there's sufficient interest, I'll post longer stories. The first story and article are online now, free to all readers. I hope you'll stop by and read the tale!
Best,
ec
https://www.patreon.com/ElaineCunningham
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2018 : 13:29:14
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Hi, folks.
It has been a busy summer. One of my writing projects was contributing three short stories to Stygian Society, an upcoming tabletop game and its two expansions. The game designer is Keith Wilson, and the game mechanics are really intriguing. More details in a post on my Patreon wall, for folks who are interested.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2018 : 17:49:22
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Hi, folks.
A while back, I promised to post a story about a very young Elaith Craulnober. What with one thing and another, this fell by the wayside. HOWEVER! Here is a story about another, very similar elf, going though a similar set of circumstances. This is NOT the elf you're thinking of. ::performs Jedi hand wave::
Okay, yeah, it totally is, but all of the serial numbers have been filed off.
Anyway, here's a link tthe the tale. It's on my Patreon account, but it's a public post so that everyone can read it.
I post montly writing articles and the occasional free story, so you don't need to be a Patron to read stuff on my account (unless, of course, you WANT to be..." If you're interested in getting notices of new posts, stories, and articles, you can "follow" my account without subscribing.
Hope you'll read the tale.
Best,
ec
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
2420 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2018 : 22:29:31
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Hi, folks.
A while back, I promised to post a story about a very young Elaith Craulnober. What with one thing and another, this fell by the wayside. HOWEVER! Here is a story about another, very similar elf, going though a similar set of circumstances. This is NOT the elf you're thinking of. ::performs Jedi hand wave::
Okay, yeah, it totally is, but all of the serial numbers have been filed off.
Anyway, here's a link tthe the tale. It's on my Patreon account, but it's a public post so that everyone can read it.
I post montly writing articles and the occasional free story, so you don't need to be a Patron to read stuff on my account (unless, of course, you WANT to be..." If you're interested in getting notices of new posts, stories, and articles, you can "follow" my account without subscribing.
Hope you'll read the tale.
Best,
ec
https://www.patreon.com/posts/wolves-and-21768989
That you, Elaine, for bringing him back to the page again, even with a Pseudonym
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
2420 Posts |
Posted - 03 Oct 2018 : 22:30:46
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Originally posted by The Masked Mage
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Hi, folks.
A while back, I promised to post a story about a very young Elaith Craulnober. What with one thing and another, this fell by the wayside. HOWEVER! Here is a story about another, very similar elf, going though a similar set of circumstances. This is NOT the elf you're thinking of. ::performs Jedi hand wave::
Okay, yeah, it totally is, but all of the serial numbers have been filed off.
Anyway, here's a link tthe the tale. It's on my Patreon account, but it's a public post so that everyone can read it.
I post montly writing articles and the occasional free story, so you don't need to be a Patron to read stuff on my account (unless, of course, you WANT to be..." If you're interested in getting notices of new posts, stories, and articles, you can "follow" my account without subscribing.
Hope you'll read the tale.
Best,
ec
https://www.patreon.com/posts/wolves-and-21768989
That you, Elaine, for bringing him back to the page again, even with a Pseudonym
Would you provide us insight why you chose the particular name? Just the jumble letters or is it deeper? |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 04 Oct 2018 : 15:25:27
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Originally posted by The Masked Mage
Would you provide us insight why you chose the particular name? Just the jumble letters or is it deeper?
No deep meaning here. I just couldn't come up with another name that fit, so I shamelessly tinkered with the letters I had. |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 17 Oct 2018 : 12:46:47
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| Wonderful! I was absent these last month-and-a-half, it's good to be back and find this pearl!!! |
"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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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 19 Oct 2018 : 12:32:25
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Originally posted by Barastir
Wonderful! I was absent these last month-and-a-half, it's good to be back and find this pearl!!!
Welcome back! I also posted a link to this story on the Forgotten Realms Archives group in Facebook, but that group is so active that posts quickly get pushed down-thread.
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 25 Oct 2018 : 11:04:42
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Welcome back! I also posted a link to this story on the Forgotten Realms Archives group in Facebook...
I see. Anyway, I enjoyed a lot the reading, thank you! |
"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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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2018 : 11:41:55
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Hi, folks.
We'll be doing an AMA on the Facebook group Forgotten Realms Archive this Sunday, November 4, from 10-11 am EST. I hope you'll stop by to chat!
Best,
ec |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2018 : 10:17:40
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| It was great! Thank you for your answers, and especially for sharing your wonderful fiction with us all! |
"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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Deepening Moon
Acolyte
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Posted - 16 Dec 2018 : 17:57:08
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Hi Elaine Cunningham,
can you give me more information about the Eilistraee-priestess Dolor in the High Forest from your novel Windwalker, for example from which drow-city or noble house she came, before she became a follower of Eilistraee?
I need her as an NPC for my campaign in the high forest.
Thank you very much! |
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2018 : 15:03:06
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Originally posted by Deepening Moon
Hi Elaine Cunningham,
can you give me more information about the Eilistraee-priestess Dolor in the High Forest from your novel Windwalker, for example from which drow-city or noble house she came, before she became a follower of Eilistraee?
I need her as an NPC for my campaign in the high forest.
Thank you very much!
Hi, DM.
Unfortunately, there is no more information available than is included in the story. I'm sure I did a more extensive back story for her when I was writing the story, but I did not retain my notes. So my recommendation is to invent whatever background best serves your story and your campaign.
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ElaineCunningham
Forgotten Realms Author
2396 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2018 : 15:05:22
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Hi, folks.
I'm contemplating my 2019 writing schedule and feeling a little blue about the lack of anything FR-related on it. So I'm rethinking my decision to avoid the DMs guild. Here's a link to a query post in the DM forum. If you'd be interested in seeing something of this nature, please stop by and share your thoughts and wish lists.
Hope your holiday season has been merry and bright!
All the best in the coming year,
ec
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22648 |
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Xnella Moonblade-Thann
Learned Scribe
USA
234 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jan 2019 : 19:12:39
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
Hi, folks.
A while back, I promised to post a story about a very young Elaith Craulnober. What with one thing and another, this fell by the wayside. HOWEVER! Here is a story about another, very similar elf, going though a similar set of circumstances. This is NOT the elf you're thinking of. ::performs Jedi hand wave::
Okay, yeah, it totally is, but all of the serial numbers have been filed off.
Anyway, here's a link tthe the tale. It's on my Patreon account, but it's a public post so that everyone can read it.
I post montly writing articles and the occasional free story, so you don't need to be a Patron to read stuff on my account (unless, of course, you WANT to be..." If you're interested in getting notices of new posts, stories, and articles, you can "follow" my account without subscribing.
Hope you'll read the tale.
Best,
ec
https://www.patreon.com/posts/wolves-and-21768989
This makes a few things make sense in regards to how a few scenes in your other stories had played out. Nicely done, and I hope there can be more, even with a pseudonym instead of his real name... |
"Sweet water and light laughter until next we meet." - traditional elven farewell
Please forgive any spelling and grammer errors, as my android touch-screen phone has no spellchecker. If I do make a grammer mistake, please let me know and I'll try to fix it.
New laptop, still trying to sort my "scrolls" on its shelves...and when will this cursed thing stop doing things I tell it not to? |
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Deepening Moon
Acolyte
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Posted - 26 Jan 2019 : 22:57:26
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Thank you, for answering my question!
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Originally posted by ElaineCunningham
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Originally posted by Deepening Moon
Hi Elaine Cunningham,
can you give me more information about the Eilistraee-priestess Dolor in the High Forest from your novel Windwalker, for example from which drow-city or noble house she came, before she became a follower of Eilistraee?
I need her as an NPC for my campaign in the high forest.
Thank you very much!
Hi, DM.
Unfortunately, there is no more information available than is included in the story. I'm sure I did a more extensive back story for her when I was writing the story, but I did not retain my notes. So my recommendation is to invent whatever background best serves your story and your campaign.
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