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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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 Posted - 04 Feb 2012 : 01:47:06
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lol @ Manshoon Prime.
I think the "original" Manshoon is long gone. Even the "oldest" Manshoon clones are still clones.
Again, Ed has indicated otherwise.
Y'see, none of these Manshoon clones have yet found the Matrix of Zhentilar Leadership, which is currently lost somewhere in the great scrapyards that dot the Endless Wastes, guarded by Raumathari offshoots who call themselves the Junk-Men.
I've heard it said that the Matrix of Zhentilar Leadership was supposedly once used to halt the advance of the Chaos-Bringer Cyricron. It is also rumoured that one day, a member of the Black Network would rise through their ranks, and use the power of the Matrix, to "darken their lightest hour."
The Rise of Manshoon Prime, perhaps?  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31796 Posts |
Posted - 04 Feb 2012 : 01:54:21
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Originally posted by Markustay
Which means an archmage can leave a trail of himself all over the universe (and now I am back to the Council of Cross-Time Kangs).
Or it could be like the Marvel theory about Doctor Doom's time-travelling exploits leading to him adopting all kinds of personas in different time-periods?
You know, how Kang might actually be the Doom of one possible future? Or Rama-Tut being the Doom trapped in Pharaohnic Egypt?
It would be interesting to learn of something similar happening with Manshoon Prime. Instances of his temporal exploits resulting in different versions of himself in Toril's history. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 04 Feb 2012 : 02:27:03
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Arivia
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Ayrik
lol @ Manshoon Prime.
I think the "original" Manshoon is long gone. Even the "oldest" Manshoon clones are still clones.
Again, Ed has indicated otherwise.
Y'see, none of these Manshoon clones have yet found the Matrix of Zhentilar Leadership, which is currently lost somewhere in the great scrapyards that dot the Endless Wastes, guarded by Raumathari offshoots who call themselves the Junk-Men.
I've heard it said that the Matrix of Zhentilar Leadership was supposedly once used to halt the advance of the Chaos-Bringer Cyricron. It is also rumoured that one day, a member of the Black Network would rise through their ranks, and use the power of the Matrix, to "darken their lightest hour."
The Rise of Manshoon Prime, perhaps?
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Tyrant
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 04 Feb 2012 : 03:33:30
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Arivia
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Ayrik
lol @ Manshoon Prime.
I think the "original" Manshoon is long gone. Even the "oldest" Manshoon clones are still clones.
Again, Ed has indicated otherwise.
Y'see, none of these Manshoon clones have yet found the Matrix of Zhentilar Leadership, which is currently lost somewhere in the great scrapyards that dot the Endless Wastes, guarded by Raumathari offshoots who call themselves the Junk-Men.
I've heard it said that the Matrix of Zhentilar Leadership was supposedly once used to halt the advance of the Chaos-Bringer Cyricron. It is also rumoured that one day, a member of the Black Network would rise through their ranks, and use the power of the Matrix, to "darken their lightest hour."
The Rise of Manshoon Prime, perhaps?
But will he also be voiced by Judd Nelson? Something to ponder till the day when all are one. |
Peace is a lie, there is only passion. Through passion, I gain strength. Through strength, I gain power. Through power, I gain victory. Through victory, my chains are broken. The Force shall free me.
-The Sith Code
Teenage Sith zombies, Tulkh thought-how in the moons of Bogden had it all started? Every so often, the universe must just get bored and decide to really cut loose. -Star Wars: Red Harvest |
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Arivia
Great Reader
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 28 Jan 2013 : 22:23:23
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Not to be confused with Stacy's Clone, which was created by Stacicantha of Ahlissa.
For years after her final demise, many Mages took delight in creating these things for parties... until Mordenkainen got wind of it and destroyed all known copies (and many of the disgusting magelings), except for one he keeps hidden amongst his 'don't touch' pile of magic. Elminster had requested a copy after hearing the tale, but was rebuked. Some say he managed to get a hold of a copy regardless.
This should not be confused with Stasis Clown, which was created by none other then Zagyg himself.....
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Stacy's Clone has got it goin' on
She's all I want and I've waited for so long
Stacy, can't you see you're just not the girl for me
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JohnLynch
Learned Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 29 Jan 2013 : 10:20:39
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If the rules of the universe (physics) are just sphere-specific - as D&D seems to imply - then doesn't that mean that someone can create clones in all different spheres, and they would 'wake up' as soon as that person departed the sphere?
I am thinking about how computers work - the spell gets a 'signal' from the person - either 'on' or 'off' (yes, the universe runs on Binary Code ). If a person exists the sphere, then the spell (on the clone) should register that that person no longer exists. As far as the magic would be concerned, they have 'died'.
Which means an archmage can leave a trail of himself all over the universe (and now I am back to the Council of Cross-Time Kangs).
You could just as easily assume (or so I think) that the stasis clone remains inert until it receives a "I'm dead" signal. So if you're killed in another Sphere, your clones will never animate (unless awoken by some other means). |
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 29 Jan 2013 : 11:48:36
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| In the description of stasis clone, it says that a clone is awakened based on a contingency spell. There is nothing whatsoever about "I'm dead" signals. A contingency can be based on anything - it could even be set up to activate upon someone else's death (just an example). The activation of a stasis clone is not part of the stasis clone spell. Rather each is tied to an array of contingencies - and the description talks about unique spells that allow Manshoon to alter these magics. |
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