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Dennis
Great Reader
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 Posted - 29 Dec 2012 : 10:25:49
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I am greatly interested in establishing a psionic realm, something that will challenge Xxiphu, and become a serious threat to Toril. Or maybe I'll just resurrect Jhamdath and Auppenser. |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2020 : 11:27:16
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Originally posted by Seravin
I have an idea for a Psionic human character.
As a background, his parents were adventurers before and during the Time of Troubles. As the gods came to Faerun, a teleport spell cast by his mage mother went awry because of the weave issues; so the parent's party ended up in the Underdark instead of their intended location.
In the Underdark, their party was taken prisoner by Mind Flayers...they decided to alter/experiment on the pregnant mage mother to make her unborn child psionic, but the parents escaped and retired from adventuring and became merchants in Sembia after their ordeal.
20 years later their now grown son's latent psionic powers start to emerge and he learns to use the powers/hide them from authority/people who would try to use him....but the big bads would be the mind flayers or drow allies who come back to reclaim their "experiment" now that he is of age. I'd have it set in the Dragonreach/Dales/Sembia...and our protagonist would have a gang of friends from various races and classes who are from his teenage "gang" (akin to how the Knights started in Espar).
I just feel Psions are not well represented in Realms novels!
After watching more and more trailers for BG3 video game; I'm starting to feel like I deserve a royalty check.
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ElfBane
Learned Scribe
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2020 : 15:46:11
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| Something involving Nimbral. Greenwood fleshed it out pretty well in his Realmslore articles, so an accomplished author should be able to throw things together. It's mentioned that the Halruuans, when they discovered Nimbral in their skyships, settled and intermarried with the native elf population. I'm willing to bet it was not QUITE as easy as that... so that might be a plot starter. |
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TheIriaeban
Master of Realmslore
USA
1289 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2020 : 17:03:36
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| Something that hasn't been done before. Since I am most familiar with the 2e timeframe, it would be in there and it would be about a gnome ill/thief. Or, perhaps, about the half-ogre magi character in my campaign. If historical, perhaps the giants living in Fjelltobyrdfestingheim (The Darkhold) when the halflings come to the area. |
"Iriaebor is a fine city. So what if you can have violence between merchant groups break out at any moment. Not every city can offer dinner AND a show."
My FR writeups - http://www.mediafire.com/folder/um3liz6tqsf5n/Documents
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2020 : 17:52:58
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| I want all of you to get on and write these novels. Then send them to me. I am so desperate for good Realms novels. Back to re-reading my faves over and over. |
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TheIriaeban
Master of Realmslore
USA
1289 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2020 : 18:26:10
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Originally posted by Seravin
I want all of you to get on and write these novels. Then send them to me. I am so desperate for good Realms novels. Back to re-reading my faves over and over.
Keep the faith. Variety just reported that a guy that used to be an executive with Marvel Studios is going to be the producer for the D&D movie. Of course, that doesn't guarantee that it will be in the FR. It could be Eberron since that can be sold as a Westworld meets Lord of the Rings movie. A couple of the writers from Spider-man Homecoming are writing and directing it. |
"Iriaebor is a fine city. So what if you can have violence between merchant groups break out at any moment. Not every city can offer dinner AND a show."
My FR writeups - http://www.mediafire.com/folder/um3liz6tqsf5n/Documents
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11829 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2020 : 19:20:27
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Originally posted by ElfBane
Something involving Nimbral. Greenwood fleshed it out pretty well in his Realmslore articles, so an accomplished author should be able to throw things together. It's mentioned that the Halruuans, when they discovered Nimbral in their skyships, settled and intermarried with the native elf population. I'm willing to bet it was not QUITE as easy as that... so that might be a plot starter.
Yeah, I'd love to see more exploration into this venue besides some of the theories that I've thrown about. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
Phillip aka Sleyvas |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2020 : 21:47:20
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Originally posted by TheIriaeban
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Originally posted by Seravin
I want all of you to get on and write these novels. Then send them to me. I am so desperate for good Realms novels. Back to re-reading my faves over and over.
Keep the faith. Variety just reported that a guy that used to be an executive with Marvel Studios is going to be the producer for the D&D movie. Of course, that doesn't guarantee that it will be in the FR. It could be Eberron since that can be sold as a Westworld meets Lord of the Rings movie. A couple of the writers from Spider-man Homecoming are writing and directing it.
If they do set it in the Realms, I just hope they do the setting justice, and really show use the world (I also hope it's an original cast of characters). |
Sweet water and light laughter |
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Copper Elven Vampire
Master of Realmslore
1078 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2020 : 01:37:32
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
What would it be about? If could pick any setting, race, event (whether or not it actually happened, or if it's something you'd like to see happen, even if it doesn't sound like WotC is going to do it), what would it be? You can be general or go into specifics.
Here are some of mine:
A story set in post-Spellplague Myth Drannor--at least as a starting point for the characters, like Richard Baker did for Blades of the Moonsea
Upon the return of Eilistraee and Vhaeraun, what their followers do and how they "get things up and running again".
A story about an assimar--I like tieflings, but I'd like to see their "opposite'.
Shevarash's mortal years and his apotheosis, or about his followers in the post-Spellplague era. They fascinate me.
Something with Evermeet--now that it has retreated again, what are its people up to? I think it'd be interesting to explore how, after some exposure to other cultures, how they fare in their isolation.
The inner workings of Bregon D'earthe.
OMG, OMG... been working on this for 2 years. I've been writing about my main Character I've been playing since 2ED. for so long it seems.
I have an open thread on these forums with my entire read for free. I'll post a link. feel free to comment about anything you'd like.
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21692
You can find the story there. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2020 : 01:50:07
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Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
What would it be about? If could pick any setting, race, event (whether or not it actually happened, or if it's something you'd like to see happen, even if it doesn't sound like WotC is going to do it), what would it be? You can be general or go into specifics.
Here are some of mine:
A story set in post-Spellplague Myth Drannor--at least as a starting point for the characters, like Richard Baker did for Blades of the Moonsea
Upon the return of Eilistraee and Vhaeraun, what their followers do and how they "get things up and running again".
A story about an assimar--I like tieflings, but I'd like to see their "opposite'.
Shevarash's mortal years and his apotheosis, or about his followers in the post-Spellplague era. They fascinate me.
Something with Evermeet--now that it has retreated again, what are its people up to? I think it'd be interesting to explore how, after some exposure to other cultures, how they fare in their isolation.
The inner workings of Bregon D'earthe.
OMG, OMG... been working on this for 2 years. I've been writing about my main Character I've been playing since 2ED. for so long it seems.
I have an open thread on these forums with my entire read for free. I'll post a link. feel free to comment about anything you'd like.
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21692
You can find the story there.
Lol I originally posted this thread back in 2012, so it's old. It just recently got rezzed. But I will take a look  |
Sweet water and light laughter |
Edited by - CorellonsDevout on 09 May 2020 01:52:27 |
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Copper Elven Vampire
Master of Realmslore
1078 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2020 : 02:01:51
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
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Originally posted by Copper Elven Vampire
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
What would it be about? If could pick any setting, race, event (whether or not it actually happened, or if it's something you'd like to see happen, even if it doesn't sound like WotC is going to do it), what would it be? You can be general or go into specifics.
Here are some of mine:
A story set in post-Spellplague Myth Drannor--at least as a starting point for the characters, like Richard Baker did for Blades of the Moonsea
Upon the return of Eilistraee and Vhaeraun, what their followers do and how they "get things up and running again".
A story about an assimar--I like tieflings, but I'd like to see their "opposite'.
Shevarash's mortal years and his apotheosis, or about his followers in the post-Spellplague era. They fascinate me.
Something with Evermeet--now that it has retreated again, what are its people up to? I think it'd be interesting to explore how, after some exposure to other cultures, how they fare in their isolation.
The inner workings of Bregon D'earthe.
OMG, OMG... been working on this for 2 years. I've been writing about my main Character I've been playing since 2ED. for so long it seems.
I have an open thread on these forums with my entire read for free. I'll post a link. feel free to comment about anything you'd like.
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=21692
You can find the story there.
Lol I originally posted this thread back in 2012, so it's old. It just recently got rezzed. But I will take a look
Please do. And fell free to comment. My wife and children have told me it's good. But I'm sure they're biased. lol. I want a strangers opinion. |
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Azar
Master of Realmslore
1309 Posts |
Posted - 10 May 2020 : 22:36:41
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| The (mis)adventures of an otherwise normal human who discovers that he in fact has a significant amount of divine heritage. His mother? Sharess. |
Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.
Earth names in the Realms are more common than you may think. |
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Renin
Learned Scribe
USA
290 Posts |
Posted - 11 May 2020 : 00:13:09
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Hmm...
I'd like to see a novel set within Rashemen. A young man and young woman, childhood friends who could grow into lovers, but become seperated by the needs of their people. As they grow, we would be able to see the family and close knit side of all the Rashemi, instead of only what is known or seen by outsiders. When it seems they could become close, she is chosen to be a witch. He could stand to be a part of the tribe and be near here, but this sensitive soul finds the beserker rage when his childhood love is threatened. Another string to pull them apart. Duty and need continue to block desire and want, and through them we can explore this land of spirits and 'wild people.'
I'd like to see a young mage come to power and become a powerful new figure, simply for 'new blood' of a strong caster in the Realm. Again, put him/her in a new region, to keep them from getting insulted by the Chosens of the northern regions. Put them in Calimshan, or Chondath (and work to keep magic secret from a society that has a bad history with magic gone wrong). Make them a gnome or halfling, and really incorporate that into the character so we can see both culture and ancestry from something new we haven't read about.
After reading up on Dambrath because of one of my player's background, I'd like a novel about anything in that region. Just to see the culture and people explored in the region.
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1288 Posts |
Posted - 11 May 2020 : 10:34:37
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Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
Lol I originally posted this thread back in 2012, so it's old. It just recently got rezzed. But I will take a look
Sorry, that was me. I rezzed it because after watching trailer after trailer for the new BG3 game I realised the plot outline of my novel posted here in 2012 was eerily similar to the plot of the game! |
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Old Man Harpell
Senior Scribe
USA
495 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2020 : 14:48:33
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If I could write a FR novel...
...I would write about how the drow of T'lindhet finally made their way to the surface after over a century sealed away in the Underdark, and set about restoring the way it used to be. I know it would involve a lengthy prologue explaining why this is all coming about the way it is, but I think it would be worth the effort.
I am not the world's biggest drow fan (the drowpocalypse left a bad taste in my mouth, even if WotC did reverse some of the worst of the damage), but I always thought Dambrath was one of the most interesting and unique features of the Realms, with its halfblood rulers and never-before-seen narrative. No other game world, to my knowledge, offered something like that.
Now, Dambrath is far less interesting and unique, and I would certainly be keen on bringing it back to the interesting place that it once was.
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The Cavalier
Acolyte
USA
10 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2020 : 19:57:49
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I've BEEN writing a FR novel. Like, right now. Although I'd phrase it more as fanfiction if anything lol.
Without going into too much detail, I'm focusing on Cyric attempting to retake the domain of murder from Bhaal 7 years after his resurrection. The emphasis isn't so much on the conflict between the two gods as much as it is a group of individuals trying to stop a catastrophe that would serve as the opening salvo in the conflict. I'm really excited about the idea because I feel that there's a distinct lack of novels, especially in the 90's era, that REALLY focus on the gods using pawns to further their goals. Not to mention that one of the protagonists is a character I've been working on for a long time who finally gets to make a debut.
Hell, if anyone wants to look at what I've got so far shoot me a private message, I'm more than willing to take some feedback from people as I work on it. |
If there's anything I've learned as a DM, it's never give the players access to a Wish spell in the first session. |
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CorellonsDevout
Great Reader
USA
2708 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2020 : 21:27:45
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quote:
Originally posted by The Cavalier
I've BEEN writing a FR novel. Like, right now. Although I'd phrase it more as fanfiction if anything lol.
Without going into too much detail, I'm focusing on Cyric attempting to retake the domain of murder from Bhaal 7 years after his resurrection. The emphasis isn't so much on the conflict between the two gods as much as it is a group of individuals trying to stop a catastrophe that would serve as the opening salvo in the conflict. I'm really excited about the idea because I feel that there's a distinct lack of novels, especially in the 90's era, that REALLY focus on the gods using pawns to further their goals. Not to mention that one of the protagonists is a character I've been working on for a long time who finally gets to make a debut.
I think it's cool to have gods as characters (like in the Avatar books and beginning of Evermeet) along with showing it via "mortal" means. The Sundering novels showcased it through the followers, but those are later novels. "Pawns" is also going to depend on the deity, I think. Someone like Cyric and Bhaal would probably have pawns lol XD |
Sweet water and light laughter |
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Scimitars of Drizzt
Seeker
Canada
77 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2020 : 21:51:05
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I'm working on a FR novel, and posted what I have here: http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23521
I'm interested in your thoughts!
Thanks! |
"Surrender now, or we will slay you!" the leader of the creatures called, a bit louder and more forcefully.
"A moment, please, my friend," Zasian said, motioning to the dwarf for patience. "We are discussing your terms."
"Ye heading off with Invo . . . Inno . . . that durned elf?" |
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TBeholder
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Jun 2020 : 20:56:36
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Maybe a cloak-and-dagger salad, with Cult of the Dragon, Harpers, Eldreth Veluuthra, "peaceful" drow merchants and who-knows-what running into each other.
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Originally posted by The Sage
Manshoon Wars.
It would be cool to read, but a great enough mess that it requires Ed (without derpy editors, at that), IMHO. |
People never wonder How the world goes round -Helloween
And even I make no pretense Of having more than common sense -R.W.Wood
It's not good, Eric. It's a gazebo. -Ed Whitchurch |
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