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althen artren
Senior Scribe
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2010 : 23:15:20
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Poll Question:
Ok, here we go. Which of the famous NPC's of the realms would u like to see in their own novel? Name them off and maybe well be sending WOTC a message. I apologise if I mispell anything.
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Edited by - althen artren on 28 Sep 2010 23:21:37
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Iluvrien
Acolyte
United Kingdom
49 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2010 : 23:32:56
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Other. Filfaeril Selzair Obarskyr.
(Or Laspeera Inthre [nee.Naerinth]) |
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Bladewind
Master of Realmslore
Netherlands
1280 Posts |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 28 Sep 2010 : 23:57:00
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Halaster.
I'd write that novel in a heartbeat, if it were on the table.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 00:00:06
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More Fox at Twilight |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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GRYPHON
Senior Scribe
USA
527 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 00:31:57
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Manshoon and the Srinshee... |
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 00:35:22
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Manshoon! (as in, the Manshoon war please!) |
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froglegg
Learned Scribe
317 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 00:54:42
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Alias and Dragon Bait! So I voted other.
John |
Long live Alias and Dragonbait! Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb the Realms need you more then ever!
On my word as a sage nothing within these pages is false, but not all of it may prove to be true. - Elminster of Shadowdale
The Old Grey Box gets better with age! |
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
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althen artren
Senior Scribe
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 01:34:54
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Bladewind, Hesperdan is a member of the Zhent Network who is a powerful, secretive, and mysterious figure in the backround. He may or may not be human or male. The only writings I've seen him on stage in a novel is in the Knights trilogy where he makes some interesting statements, like he was there for the creation of the mythal at Myth Drannor (true or not true), and that HE's pushing Fzoul to run the network and has plans for Manshoon. |
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althen artren
Senior Scribe
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 01:36:59
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I think a RSE would be a great one shot for Larloch to star in his own novel. World spannging, armies of undead fighting each other, maybe whatever he's protecting Faerun against.
But I voted for the Srinshee, because I love her.
So Erik, what direction would u go in with Halaster. A typical day in Undermountain? |
Edited by - althen artren on 29 Sep 2010 01:38:04 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31727 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 02:09:16
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quote: Originally posted by Bladewind
Who's Hesperdan?
Hesperdan exists as a very powerful, shadowy figure within the Zhentarim who basically allowed Manshoon and now Fzoul to be the head honcho of the organisation [for reasons unknown] and that Elminster, knowing this, masquerades as Hesperdan on occasion to muck about with Zhent plots and personnel OR Elminster IS Hesperdan, using this guise to destabilise the Zhentarim on needful occasions. Ed hasn't seen fit to confirm which is the correct theory but did obliquely state that one was correct.
He appears in Hand of Fire. Hesperdan also appears in the short story "How Wisdom Came to the Maimed Wizard", which was re-printed in the anthology The Best of the Realms, Book II: The Stories of Ed Greenwood [a.k.a. "The Best of Eddie"]. There isn't much more, officially.
And this from Ed, in Jan '06:-
"You’re very, very welcome, George. As always. I salute you as a tireless Lorelord of the Realms, rescuing us all time and time again. As to why “How Wisdom Came To The Maimed Wizard” made you think Elminster has been masquerading as Hesperdan (or may be Hesperdan)? Must be the very broad hints I wrote into it. I’ll keep to hinting rather than confirming outright, but someone dwelling in the Realms who attended certain Magefairs would insist that El and Hesperdan are two separate people (because they were seen in the same place at the same time, though not actually standing and talking together). Which of course strengthens the “masquerading as” possibility (the other weakening further when one considers how hard it would be to do all that El does and still have time to put in any appearances as Hesperdan at all: a Zhent whose survival may well be imperilled, in such an authoritarian organization, by unexplained absences). Which in turn raises the why (exactly) is Elminster adopting the guise of Hesperdan, and also HOW is he managing it (is Hesperdan in cahoots with him? Under his total domination? Can be subsumed mentally, as El “takes over” the body, due to some already-cast spell or curse or . . .? We just don’t know. Yet. I can let slip that Hesperdan has an important future role to play, but we may not see much of it “onstage,” as it were. Which should leave a lot of scribes going: Hmmm. Which is as good a place as any to take my leave. :}
So saith Ed. Slyly bailing old dog that he is. Oh, yes: he hasn’t forgotten that Gerath Hoan asked about Hesperdan, too, and hopes G - H will see from this reply that for the nonce Ed can’t be more specific about the mysterious Hesperdan . . . love, THO" |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 02:13:43
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Manshoon was my vote |
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 02:41:41
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Voted "other". The characters I want to see will not appear again in novels, as 4e has made most of them obsolete.
I would have loved to see more of -Jack Ravenwild -Danilo Than -Aeron sar Randal
and Pharaun Mizzrim.
Regarding the options given in this poll, Mirt seems very interesting to me, I am imagining a city setting with lots of atmosphere, little fighting only and good details and dialogues. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36798 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 03:57:09
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I've said more than once that I'd love to see a series on Manshoon, with each book focusing on a different clone.
I'd also love to see more of just about any of Elaine's characters, or those of Kate Novak and Jeff Grubb. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31727 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 04:06:35
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I've said more than once that I'd love to see a series on Manshoon, with each book focusing on a different clone.
Agreed. I wasn't joking when I originally come up with my idea for an "Attack of the Manshoon Clones" series.
Of the possibilities listed however, I'd have to say Hesperdan. Granted, I play things a little differently in my Realms when it comes to Hesperdan -- as it stands, currently, I still like Ed's theory on Elminster actually BEING Hesperdan. And that it is El's wish to use the Herperdan personae to create instability within the network of the Zhentarim... when necessary. But any new official lore would be just as welcome.
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Edited by - The Sage on 29 Sep 2010 04:09:38 |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 05:02:07
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quote: Originally posted by sfdragon
More Fox at Twilight
quote: Originally posted by Penknight
I voted "other" since I'd love to see more on Cythara by Mr. de Bie.
Both of you saers, keep reading.
quote: Originally posted by althen artren
So Erik, what direction would u go in with Halaster. A typical day in Undermountain?
Well, I've written one novel with some hints about Undermountain (Downshadow) and the D&D Encounters season 1 was about Halaster and his Lost Apprentice. Probably, I would pluck up those story threads and get back to weaving.
(Which I suppose is a way of not actually answering the question. Mwahaha!)
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 09:31:41
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I did not vote - there are two "Other"...
But I'd love to see more about: 1. Filfaeril 2. Danilo & Arilyn 3. Alea Dahast |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
3054 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 13:46:38
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I voted Halaster but could have easily voted for Manshoon or Larloch, because I want to see all of them novelized as the protagonist. |
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Bladewind
Master of Realmslore
Netherlands
1280 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 14:04:00
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I'll vote Hesperdan then! Getting to see Zhentarim covert ops from the inside could make for a nail-biting, suspence filled experience. Reading about FR's Zhents wheeling and dealing in the cutt-throat parts of the Realms would create some much needed favourable spotlight for the Zhentarim. Classic 70's Spy Fiction with cold war undertones but set between Sembia and Cormyr, with Hesperdan on covert missions against both the Purple Dragons and the Shadovar. |
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Alystra Illianniis
Great Reader
USA
3750 Posts |
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 18:05:44
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Halaster. In a close second is Manshoon. :)
EDIT: I'd also like to see a novel of Lamruil by Elaine :) |
Edited by - Elfinblade on 30 Sep 2010 16:04:42 |
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sfdragon
Great Reader
2285 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 21:22:53
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quote: Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
quote: Originally posted by sfdragon
More Fox at Twilight
quote: Originally posted by Penknight
I voted "other" since I'd love to see more on Cythara by Mr. de Bie.
Both of you saers, keep reading.
quote: Originally posted by althen artren
So Erik, what direction would u go in with Halaster. A typical day in Undermountain?
Well, I've written one novel with some hints about Undermountain (Downshadow) and the D&D Encounters season 1 was about Halaster and his Lost Apprentice. Probably, I would pluck up those story threads and get back to weaving.
(Which I suppose is a way of not actually answering the question. Mwahaha!)
Cheers
I plan on keeping reading... otherwise its time wasted on pc games |
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Mr_Miscellany
Senior Scribe
545 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 21:35:19
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Larloch! I want his history in detail. Plus all the info about his defenses, etc... (sounds like I need a sourcebook, not a novel).
Halaster a very close second. |
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 23:15:45
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Oh!! Is there an upcoming book with Cythara as a character? I thought she was great, as you know from our previous chats. And Telethian really enjoyed meeting her in our tabletop game, by the way. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2010 : 23:58:16
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Halaster for sure - his history would be fascinating - he's out-lasted half a dozen impossibly powerful magical empires.
By himself, he is at least trilogy-worthy. I think of him as the "Elminster that didn't work out".
In my homebrew, I've even connected him to Thaeravel (hey - he had to be somewhere keeping busy during the Netherease empire). |
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althen artren
Senior Scribe
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2010 : 00:06:12
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I wanted to include the prince of Evermeet, but darn it couldn't remember his name. I also thought of the inventor of mythrallar but couldn't remember his name either. Leader of the Dark elves before the Sundering, there are all sorts of possibilities. |
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Joran Nobleheart
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
266 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2010 : 01:24:55
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Personally, it'd have to be Larloch -- Netherese arcanist who survives the fall? Yes please.
Close second would be Manshoon, and if Hesperdan happened to show up in those novels I would not at all be disappointed. |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2010 : 09:22:21
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quote: Originally posted by althen artren
I wanted to include the prince of Evermeet, but darn it couldn't remember his name. I also thought of the inventor of mythrallar but couldn't remember his name either. Leader of the Dark elves before the Sundering, there are all sorts of possibilities.
Lamruil, Ioulaum, and Ka'Narlist? Go for the third one! |
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_Jarlaxle_
Senior Scribe
Germany
584 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2010 : 09:50:38
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There are allready Novels with Ka'Narlist. He plays some part in Evermeet and there is at least one short story with him where he creates the suaghin race. |
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