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Light
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 Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 07:02:01
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After finding out that you can meet Obould in NWN on another thread I began wondering if there were any other canon characters in the various video games. So does anyone have a list of appearances of canon characters?
Pending- Durnan possibly appears in the 1997 'Descent to Undermountain [credit: Tamsar]
Other Notes- Possible other Mulsantir characters in NWN2: Mask of the Betrayer (I do not have the game...need confirmation of any characters) [credit: BlackAce]
- Possibly several characters from the 1997 'Descent to Undermountain' (I do not have the game...need confirmation of any characters) [credit: Tamsar]
- Thieran has a theory (top of page 2) about the mage 'Sydney' from the Icewind Dale Trilogy and her possible appearance in Neverwinter Nights I (chapter 2E)
Here is the list so far:
Alias
Game: Curse of the Azure Bonds
Source: The Finder's Stone Trilogy, Hall of Heroes
Alusair Obarskyr
Game: Pool of Darkness
Source: Cormyr, Cormyr: A Novel, The Grand History of the Realms
Alyth Elendara
Game: Baldur's Gate I, Dark Alliance I
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Arklem Greeth
Game: Neverwinter Nights I
Source: The Pirate King, Lords of Darkness
Artemis Entreri
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Baram
Game: Neverwinter Nights I
Source: Volo's Guide to the North
Belt
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Forgotten Realms Adventures, Races of Faerūn
Bentley Mirrorshade
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Volos Guide to the Sword Coast
Bruenor Battlehammer
Game: Baldur's Gate II, Demon Stone
Source: Silver Marches
Cadderly Bonaduce
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Passage to Dawn, Ghost King, Servant of the Shard
Catti-brie
Game: Baldur's Gate II, Demon Stone
Source: A Reader's Guide to R. A. Salvatore's the Legend of Drizz
Cyric
Game: Baldur's Gate: Throne of Bhaal
Source: Faiths and Pantheons
Demogorgon
Game: Baldur's Gate: Throne of Bhaal
Source: Book of Vile Darkness, Monster Mythology
Dragonbait
Game: Curse of the Azure Bonds
Source: The Finder's Stone Trilogy
Drizzt Do'Urden
Game: Baldur's Gate I & II, Demon Stone
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Durnan
Game: Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark
Source: Expedition to Undermountain, City of Splendors: Waterdeep
Elaith Craulnober
Game: Neverwinter Nights I
Source: Songs and Swords Series, Waterdeep and the North
Eldrith "The Betrayer"
Game: Dark Alliance I
Source: Races of Faerūn
Elminster Aumar
Game: Baldur's Gate I & II & TOB, Pool of Darkness, Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Eltan
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition, Races of Faerūn
Entar Silvershield
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Power of Faerūn, The Grand History of the Realms
Fyldrin of the Eleven Chairs
Game: Neverwinter Nights: Mask of the Betrayer
Source: Unapproachable East
Fzoul Chembryl
Game: Curse of the Azure Bonds
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide
Jarlaxle
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Karsus
Game: Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Undrentide
Source: Netheril: Empire of Magic
Kelddath Ormlyr
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun
Game: Demon Stone, Eye of the Beholder II
Source: City of Splendors: Waterdeep
Kurth
Game: Neverwinter Nights I
Source: Volo's Guide to the North
Liia Jannath
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Races of Faerūn
Malchor Harpell
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: City of Splendors: Waterdeep, The Savage Frontier
Mephistopheles
Game: Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark
Source: Shadowbred, Book of Vile Darkness
Nasher Alagondar
Game: Neverwinter Nights I & II
Source: The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier
Obould
Game: Neverwinter Nights
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Ophala Cheldarstorn
Game: Neverwinter Nights I & II
Source: The North: Guide to the Savage Frontier
Ravenscar
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Regis
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: The Ghost King
Renal Bloodscalp
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Lands of Intrigue
Rimardo Domine
Game: Neverwinter Nights I
Source: Lords of Darkness
Shangalar the Black
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Lords of Darkness
Shelvedar Nuum
Game: Neverwinter Nights: Mask of the Betrayer
Source: Unapproachable East
Sheva Whitefeather
Game: Neverwinter Nights: Mask of the Betrayer
Source: Unapproachable East
Shyressa
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Lords of Darkness
Suljack
Game: Neverwinter Nights I
Source: Volo's Guide to the North
Taerom Fuiruim
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Races of Faerūn
Tethtoril
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Volos Guide to the Sword Coast
Thibbledorf Pwent
Game: Demon Stone
Source: Siege of Darkness
Tyranthraxus
Game: Curse of the Azure Bonds, Pool of Radiance
Source: Villains' Lorebook
Ulraunt
Game: Baldur's Gate I
Source: Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting 3rd Edition
Valindra Shadowmantle
Game: Neverwinter Nights I
Source: Lords of Darkness
Vaxall
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Lands of Intrigue
Volothamp Geddarm
Game: Baldur's Gate I & TOB, Neverwinter Nights: Storm of Zehir
Source: .....Volo's Works?
Wulfgar
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Silver Marches
Zallanora Argentresses / Shoon VII
Game: Baldur's Gate II
Source: Lands of Intrigue
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Edited by - Light on 01 Sep 2011 07:12:16
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
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Light
Learned Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 08:29:33
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| Ah yes the Eye of the Beholder series. Unfortunately my level of expertise within that area is an absolute zero as it was much before my time. Thanks for the contribution though. |
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idilippy
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 10:23:10
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| In Curse of the Azure Bonds you meet Alias and Dragonbait and the other characters from Azure Bonds, as well as Fzoul, who dies. You also meet Cyric in Throne of Bhaal. |
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Light
Learned Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 11:24:13
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Actually I just remembered Demon Stone, though I wish I could just forget about it. It had:
Thibbledorf Pwent, Zhai (who makes an appearance in Promise of the Witch-King which I guess makes her canon?), Khelben and Drizzt |
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Synthalus
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 12:00:43
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| drizzt was in baldurs gate! you help him fight of some Xvarts! or was it gibberlings not quiet sure its been a while! |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 12:11:44
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| In Demon Stone you meet Khelben (voiced by Patrick Stewart), and at one point you get to play as Drizzt. |
Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
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Kno
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 17:19:15
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| Duke Eltan, Nasher from Neverwinter, Renly Bloodscalp the Shadow Thief |
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Alisttair
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 17:46:50
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| Hmmm, gets me thinking. Light, are you asking regarding ALL cannon characters, or simply those who appear in novels and then in video games??? |
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Tyranthraxus
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Netherlands
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 18:06:53
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Don't forget Tyranthraxus (Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure Bonds)  |
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Kajehase
Great Reader
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Posted - 01 Mar 2011 : 20:19:02
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Elaith Craulnober (or possibly a doppelganger who's out to ruin his reputation) in NWN
Durnan et familias in NWN: HotU
Several wizards of the Host Tower in NWN
Two of the High Captains of Luskan in NWN |
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Light
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 05:50:25
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quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
Hmmm, gets me thinking. Light, are you asking regarding ALL cannon characters, or simply those who appear in novels and then in video games???
To be quite honest I don't really know what you mean. What I don't want however is somebody to say "Sarevok!" because he was canonized in the novel. So yeah, I guess what I want is people who make a cameo appearance or the like. Guess I broke my own rule though by suggesting Zhai.
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Originally posted by Synthalus
drizzt was in baldurs gate! you help him fight of some Xvarts! or was it gibberlings not quiet sure its been a while!
Actually it was gnolls. |
"A true warrior needs no sword" - Thors (Vinland Saga) |
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Light
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 06:03:00
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Originally posted by Kajehase
Several wizards of the Host Tower in NWN
Ah yes, that's right. I believe the exalted leader, Arklem Greeth was among them. Not sure about the others though.
There's also those Twisted Rune members that you can meet in Baldur's Gate II. Not sure which ones though, guess I'll look it up. |
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Alystra Illianniis
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Light
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 06:50:08
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
Bruennor and Cattie-Brie also appear briefly in Demon Stone, in the level where you play Drizzt. (That is SOOO my faveorite level of the game, along with the appearance by Khelban!) I think the Yuan-ti "god" is also technically canon in that game. As are several of the minor NPC's. Can't remember any of the names off-hand, though.
I always found the defense of Mithral Hall took too long. Seriously the fighting goes on for long enough to give me RSI. Did enjoy playing as Drizzt though, pretty cool.
I'm going to update the list at the top of the page with everyone's suggestions so that names aren't repeated etc. |
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Alystra Illianniis
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Light
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 07:21:09
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Been researching the Twisted Rune members that appear in BGII and it seems that they are: Shangalar, Shyressa the Vampire, and the elder orb Vaxall.quote:
Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
Drizzt also appears as a "secret" character in both of the Dark Alliance games. Artemis is also in DA II. And Eldrth of the Dark Tower is also in DA. I seem to remember a couple of others from those games being canon (the drow monk PC?) as well, but it's been a while since I played them.
I think I'll refrain from putting Drizzt and Artemis in for DAII due to them not making an appearance aside from unlockable PCs. Also this "Eldrth", I've never heard of him nor could I find him on google, where can I get information about him? |
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Light
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 07:49:58
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Originally posted by Alystra Illianniis
Drizzt also appears as a "secret" character in both of the Dark Alliance games. Artemis is also in DA II. And Eldrth of the Dark Tower is also in DA. I seem to remember a couple of others from those games being canon (the drow monk PC?) as well, but it's been a while since I played them.
More searching around has led me to a "Eldrith of the Onyx Tower". I'm guessing this is your "Eldrth of the Dark Tower". She also appears in Races of Faerūn but in my opinion I'm not sure if that warrants a placing in the list, sorry. Also I couldn't find anything about any of those DA PCs being canon.
EDIT: My apologies Alystra Illianniis, I will put Eldrith in afterall. |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 08:13:22
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Regis is missing from the list too, we meet him in BG II.
I *think* we met Elaith in NWN2 too, might be wrong...
I *think* Pool of Radiance (the old school one) featured Alusair.
On the topic of BG, Tethtoril and Ulraunt are canon (they're mentioned in Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast). And the other Dukes are canon too, not only Eltan.
@ Light - drow monk PC? Do tell more... if he's really canon...
Who's Vaxall? I played Baldur's Gate series a lot of times and I don't really remember him. |
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Light
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 08:37:47
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quote:
Originally posted by Zireael
Light - drow monk PC? Do tell more... if he's really canon...
If you read back you'll find that Alystra Illianniis was the one to say that the drow monk pc was canon, my reply being "I couldn't find anything about any of those DA PCs being canon".
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Originally posted by Zireael
On the topic of BG, Tethtoril and Ulraunt are canon (they're mentioned in Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast). And the other Dukes are canon too, not only Eltan.
Yes it seems Belt, Liia Jannath and Entar Silverhsield (the dukes) are canon, good work they will be added to the list. While on the topic of Volo; I believe he is in BGI and TOB. And Regis, dear Regis, how could I have forgotten him?
As for Vaxall: He is an elder orb, agent of one of the runemasters (maybe all of them I'm not entirely sure how the Twisted Rune works). He is referenced in the 2e Lands of Intrigue. If I remember rightly, Shangalar will, when you fight him in BGII, summon a variety of monsters, Vaxall is with them. |
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Marc
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 10:18:13
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Demogorgon at the end of the Watcher's Keep is canon.
And the Alibakkar nobles, must be, tough I'm not sure about their first names. |
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Light
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 11:00:19
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Originally posted by Maruluthu Mistrivvin
Demogorgon at the end of the Watcher's Keep is canon.
And the Alibakkar nobles, must be, tough I'm not sure about their first names.
I completely forgot about Demogorgon but know that I remember him I also remember Mephistopheles from NWN: HotU. I know that that the Alibakkar nobles, as a family, are canon but I'm not too sure about the actual family members that appear in Baldur's Gate. I'll have to load up BG and go to Trademeet on the weekend to get their names but even then I don't actually know much at all about them anyway so does anyone know where I can find any substantial information on these guys?
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Originally posted by Zireael
I *think* we met Elaith in NWN2 too, might be wrong...
I *think* Pool of Radiance (the old school one) featured Alusair.
Couldn't find anything supporting Elaith being in NWN2 but that dosen't mean it isn't so. If anyone knows more about this then please post. Yep, Alusair was definitely in Pool of Radiance and will add her. |
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Light
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 11:31:59
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| Elminster is also in Pool of Radiance! |
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Alisttair
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 11:53:23
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quote:
Originally posted by Light
Elminster is also in Pool of Radiance!
I know he is in Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, but is he in the original as well? |
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Alisttair
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 11:54:05
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| Cadderly Bonaduce, you meet him when you return to Candlekeep in Baldur's Gate 1. |
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Alisttair
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 11:56:20
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quote:
Originally posted by LightKarsus (Neverwinter Nights: Shadows of Urdentide)
Shadows of Undrentide.
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Karsite Arcanar (Most Holy Servant of Karsus)
Anauria - Survivor State of Netheril as penned by me:
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
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Posted - 02 Mar 2011 : 15:45:11
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There were several more characters from Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast in Baldur's Gate. Off my head: Taerom Fuirum surely. I don't have time right now to check several others...
@ Light: Maybe putting the novel/sourcebook in which the character is (aside from the most-wellknown) would be a good idea? |
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Light
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Posted - 03 Mar 2011 : 06:06:43
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quote:
Originally posted by Alisttair
quote:
Originally posted by Light
Elminster is also in Pool of Radiance!
I know he is in Pool of Radiance: Ruins of Myth Drannor, but is he in the original as well?
Whoops, how embarrassing. What I meant to say is "Elminster is also in Pool of Darkness!". That also applies for Alusair, not sure if she is in Pool of Radiance.
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Originally posted by Zireael
@ Light: Maybe putting the novel/sourcebook in which the character is (aside from the most-wellknown) would be a good idea?
I can see where you're coming from. To be honest I didn't think the list would be this big. |
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Light
Learned Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 03 Mar 2011 : 07:14:20
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| Actually Alustriel, Drizzt, Elminster, Khelben and Piergeiron all appear in Baldur's Gate II as part of a challenge/riddle in the shaugin city. I won't put them in the list because they don't talk and don't do anything at all, but nevertheless I thought I'd share this with everyone. |
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 03 Mar 2011 : 08:09:04
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| Neverwinter Nights Hordes of the Underdark had Halaster... |
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Light
Learned Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 03 Mar 2011 : 09:18:36
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| Damnit, I was just about to add Halaster myself. |
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