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Jeremy Grenemyer
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 Posted - 17 Jul 2012 : 06:50:31
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Hi All,
I was wondering if anyone who considers themselves wise about Waterdeep could tell me if there was a period in Waterdeep’s history that was noteworthy for the number of assassinations that took place there?
If there’s no canon reference, would you be willing to share your speculations/informed supposition? Perhaps in the wake of war or strife within the city or after a plague (when human life might be considered cheap with so much death going around)?
Thank you in advance. 
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Gary Dallison
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Fellfire
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 17 Jul 2012 : 12:49:26
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| There is a period mentioned in Elaine's book, Dream Spheres, during which the noble families openly warred with one another. I'd have to reread it for more details. I think I recall tren being used as assassins historically . Might be a place to start some research or a good excuse to revisit a great book. |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 18 Jul 2012 : 08:56:05
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crazedventurers
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 18 Jul 2012 : 20:25:04
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Originally posted by Quale
Or just after the Shadow Thieves were exiled, before they accepted defeat
ahh yes, the Shadow Thieves modus operandi of de-feeting their enemies is a priceless piece of Realmslore
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Wooly Rupert
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Posted - 18 Jul 2012 : 22:48:28
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Originally posted by crazedventurers
ahh yes, the Shadow Thieves modus operandi of de-feeting their enemies is a priceless piece of Realmslore
Cheers
Damian
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Fellfire
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Posted - 19 Jul 2012 : 00:01:38
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| Touche'. Lord's Court (?) I have a vague recollection of severed feet being left there as a calling card. One of Elaine's, perhaps? |
Misanthorpe
Love is a lie. Only hate endures. Light is blinding. Only in darkness do we see clearly.
"Oh, you think darkness is your ally? You merely adopted the dark. I was born in it, molded by it. I didn't see the light until I was already a man, by then it was nothing to me but.. blinding. The shadows betray you because they belong to me." - Bane The Dark Knight Rises
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Jeremy Grenemyer
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Posted - 19 Jul 2012 : 06:54:40
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| Much appreciated, all. If you think of anything else having to do with assassins, murder and the like vis-a-vis Waterdeep, please feel free to mention it here. |
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Waterdeep Lore: Assassinations
