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Cloudstepping
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 03 Dec 2017 : 18:36:29
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Hello all. I'm a long-time D&D player (1979) but am just signing up to these forums. I currently play 5e, but my Realms are a big collection of material from the whole history of the setting, plus a few extra bits of my own. Hope to share some stories and ask a lot of questions. Thanks for maintaining these forums, I'm very interested in reading through. |
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TomCosta
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
972 Posts |
Posted - 04 Dec 2017 : 01:43:11
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Welcome Yslanderon, Thogrimm, and Cloudstepping. Hope you all enjoy your time here. |
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Allowind
Acolyte
Russia
1 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2017 : 05:27:55
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Hello all! I'm an absolute beginner in D&D and a fun of the FR. I'm just discovering the 5e and hope to find a lot of interesting information on this forum. |
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Zeromaru X
Great Reader
Colombia
2481 Posts |
Posted - 08 Dec 2017 : 05:46:49
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Welcome to to forum, to all that have joined since the last time I posted. |
Instead of seeking change, you prefer a void, merciless abyss of a world... |
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Balmar Foghaven
Learned Scribe
Canada
124 Posts |
Posted - 31 Dec 2017 : 07:38:40
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Salutations, learned sages. After having silently perused the archives here at Candlekeep for some time, I have decided to finally sign up. I have been playing D&D for over 12 years, and I have to say that Forgotten Realms is one of my favorite settings. As such, this forum is a godsend. |
"Despair not, for in the end all things shall work out for the best - in at least one timeline." |
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Anthony Pacheco
Acolyte
USA
1 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jan 2018 : 06:35:11
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Hey there. Joined a few days ago.
I have a lot of favorite FR products. The old "The Moonsea" is one I particularly enjoy. It just as so much going for it. I've played lots of FR PC games over the years (Baldur's Gate and BGII, Pool of Radiance and sequels, Neverwinter Nights and NWN2).
The one FR game I DMed was actually a NWN2 custom game in a LAN room set in the Moonsea area stating in DR400 (insert ominous music here). I had to stop when i was spending more time writing pseudo C code then DMing.
At one point I was buying all the FR accessories, but I stopped at the "Time of Troubles." Didn't like ToT, and afterwards only purchased an occasional 3E FR module. I completely avoided 4E FR. I thought ToT was bad, LOL.
While my main (pen-and paper) campaign settings I ran as a DM were Greyhawk and then Role Yer Own, I always turned to my old FR source material for inspiration.
Best Regards, Anthony (Griffon Lore Games) |
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The Professor
Acolyte
USA
0 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2018 : 15:03:11
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Hello, and Well met. I am a huge fan of The Forgotten realms though I am only really starting to get into it since I started with D&D 4e back in 2009. Now I am going to be playing Forgotten Realms in Tunnels and Trolls Deluxe Edition. I know heresy |
I've seen things you could never dream of, glinting spires of elven magnificence, hoards of jewels untold, maidens tears at seeing their lost child returned, all of this is like tears in the rain...time to die... |
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Coronoides
Acolyte
Australia
1 Posts |
Posted - 17 Aug 2018 : 10:14:01
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Hi all.
Despite 30+ years of D&D I’m new to the Realm (shocking I know). Recently, however I became interested in a giant themed campaign and this led me to Ostoria. I started work on my “Age of Ostoria” on another forum and someone there kindly recommended all you esteemed sages as people who could answer my many questions. I’ll start by lurking around the forums and website to learn what I can.
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Need to convert races to D&D 5e?Mathematical analysis of canon races and design rules: http://www.dmsguild.com/product/232813/The-Tinkers-Toolkit |
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Taliesin ap Elphin
Acolyte
Italy
0 Posts |
Posted - 22 Aug 2018 : 15:14:30
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Hi everyone, decided to join after lots of lurking from the shadow. Started to play in Forgotten Realms when I was around 20 and loved it since then. Now at the "wise" age of 45 I decided that wife and daughter must learn the beauty of ad&d and I think that Faerun is the best place to start learning. Am a bit rusty maybe but I am sure that here I will find lots of suggestion to shine again, so to speak. A wonderful day/night to everyone and all Luca
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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McDeath
Acolyte
5 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2018 : 20:03:27
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Good thing I'm going back and updating my email address. That earthlink one is waaaaaaaaaaay gone.
And yeah I've been a member for 11 years just about. I just don't post much. |
There is no hope in the void! |
Edited by - McDeath on 05 Sep 2018 20:04:36 |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2018 : 22:01:35
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quote: Originally posted by McDeath
Good thing I'm going back and updating my email address. That earthlink one is waaaaaaaaaaay gone.
And yeah I've been a member for 11 years just about. I just don't post much.
Much can be gained by simply reading, McDeath. It's pleasing to hear thou art here after all this time |
Alaundo Candlekeep Forums Head Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
An Introduction to Candlekeep - by Ed Greenwood The Candlekeep Compendium - Tomes of Realmslore penned by Scribes of Candlekeep
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Grimblade
Acolyte
0 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2018 : 21:04:07
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Well met all.
I had several different IDs before, and have just gotten a chance to return to the Realms as a DM. Glad to see the forum is still as active as I remember. |
"Yes I'm a dragon. No, no one will believe you. Yes, I could eat you. No I won't eat you. Does this cover most of the questions? I do have a lot to tell you, and it would be far easier to let you know how you can help with these out of the way." Gelsemaneth, Brass Dragon |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2018 : 23:36:40
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Master Scribe Alaundo,
I realized, after taking note of Great Reader Ayrik's recommendation on 21 Sep 18 for me to create an introduction for myself, that I in fact never have done so. Yet, here I am at just over two years having an account, but I've never said hi, this is who I am. So, here goes...
I am a retired mechanized Infantryman, living in and from Spokane, WA. I use to run conventions for a living, and did bail enforcement for about (6) years after retirement. I attained my Bachelor's in Business Administration in Marketing, and followed that up with a Master's of Business Administration with a focus on Applied Economics/Marketing Research, and a Master's of Public Administration.
Currently, I am on the cusp of releasing (though the name and release date is still top secret) a podcast focusing on a deep dive into the lore of the Forgotten Realms. It's going to be a (2) hour podcast focusing discussing the lore, and then providing ideas for DM's and players on how to apply it. A significant amount of material will be aimed at politics, economics, government, legal systems, and more.
Thank you for making this site what it is, and being so welcoming.
Best regards,
quote: Originally posted by Alaundo
Well Met and Welcome traveler!
I, Alaundo, Master Scribe and seer of Candlekeep welcome you to the great library of Faerun and the Forgotten Realms. You are now in the Chambers of Lore where you will meet many other scribes and seekers of Realmslore and knowledge. We hope you enjoy your stay here and learn many new things.
Please feel free to introduce yourself with a new topic in this forum category and be welcomed warmly.
If you need any assistance during your stay then please call on me by posting within this forum or via email.
....and now, ill leave you to browse the many tomes we have....
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
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Aez
Acolyte
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - 12 Jan 2019 : 19:48:00
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Hey folks, longtime lurker over here. I'm a software developer in NYC by trade, but history is my first love and I try to bring that into all the games I'm in. It's splendid to have a place that actually cares about trying to trace the historical arc of this crazy world we all like to play in.
I've been working on a long research / homebrew project on Impiltur, trying to fill in the gaps on what I think is a fascinating and under-appreciated corner of the realms. Though my lore takes a bit of a different direction for Impiltur in some ways, I'd still love to share the maps and details I've been working on to try to give back to a place that I've learned so much from.
That said, I wasn't quite sure which section of the forums would be the best fit for this. I figure that Running the Realms is the right spot given that a portion of my work is homebrew, but I wanted to check with y'all first. Thanks! |
-Aez |
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rredmond
Acolyte
USA
5 Posts |
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Portella
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
247 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2019 : 20:36:41
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back after a long rest under the ice |
Purple you say?!
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willwrk4internet
Acolyte
1 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2019 : 00:12:47
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Hello all! I have been a longtime reader of these forums, but I have never posted until now. I thought I would make an account to start engaging with the community. |
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Victor_ograygor
Master of Realmslore
Denmark
1076 Posts |
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Acolyte
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 24 Oct 2019 : 02:56:52
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Well met, fellow seekers of knowledge! I can't wait to uncover this library's lore and hopefully contribute my own someday. Safe travels, and never stop learning! |
...and that's why I'm banned from Mechanus. |
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The Scribe
Acolyte
USA
0 Posts |
Posted - 14 Dec 2019 : 03:59:22
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Hello, fellow knowledge seekers! I am a relatively nameless Scribe who has been recording his adventures, and have been working on a couple of semi-original story ideas based on the Forgotten Realms. Hopefully I'll be able to upload the ideas on here, and look forward to learning more about the ancient lore of the Sage of Shadowdale! |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
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MrSukx
Acolyte
USA
5 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2020 : 02:52:57
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Thank you for allowing me into your trove of knowledge and reposit of lore. I look forward my stay here. |
"When everyone lies, telling the truth isn't just rebellion. It's an act of revolution. So think carefully when you speak it, because the truth is a weapon." ~Takeshi Kovacs |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 21 Feb 2020 : 02:58:29
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Acolyte MrSukx,
Welcome to the 'Keep!
You'll find a great many people here who are awesome!
There are fantastic moderators such as Master Sage, Master Rupert, and of course, the vaunted Master Alaundo the Wisest of Seers!
Best regards,
quote: Originally posted by MrSukx
Thank you for allowing me into your trove of knowledge and reposit of lore. I look forward my stay here.
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Junder_Sunstar
Acolyte
United Kingdom
0 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2020 : 09:48:39
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Good morning everyone, and well met.
Although originally from the land of the Sun (Greece) I currently reside in the UK for the last 7 years, and specifically in Scotland for the last 2. I have been an avid and active player since '89, when I was first introduced to the "Black Box" of D&D, and I still play 2nd edition Ad&d. I currently run two campaigns, o Forgotten Realm ones in Under Illefarn and a very very long running one, in the Lands of the Mists, Ravenloft, during the Grand Conjuction.
Although I have been through the Candlekeep forums previously, I never joined (no idea why), and since I totally distance myself from the social media in general, I just decided to come and say hello.
Quite excited to be here, I also realised that I misspelled Jander's name, so please be gentle! Thank you!
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"The Lord of Murder shall perish, but in his doom he shall spawn a score of mortal progeny. Chaos will be sewn from their passage. So sayeth the wise Alaundo." |
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Delnyn
Senior Scribe
USA
964 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2020 : 13:41:21
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quote: Originally posted by Junder_Sunstar
Good morning everyone, and well met.
Although originally from the land of the Sun (Greece) I currently reside in the UK for the last 7 years, and specifically in Scotland for the last 2. I have been an avid and active player since '89, when I was first introduced to the "Black Box" of D&D, and I still play 2nd edition Ad&d. I currently run two campaigns, o Forgotten Realm ones in Under Illefarn and a very very long running one, in the Lands of the Mists, Ravenloft, during the Grand Conjuction.
Although I have been through the Candlekeep forums previously, I never joined (no idea why), and since I totally distance myself from the social media in general, I just decided to come and say hello.
Quite excited to be here, I also realised that I misspelled Jander's name, so please be gentle! Thank you!
Welcome to Candlekeep. Your namesake made a cameo appearance in Baldur's Gate: Descent into Avernus. I have no idea how he left the Demiplane of Dread. |
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ViruViru
Acolyte
0 Posts |
Posted - 20 Apr 2020 : 11:13:56
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Hello, everybody!
I hope to stay on the forums for a little while. I've been looking for a place online a bit off the beaten path, where I could discuss roleplaying and such. Hope I found the right place!
I probably don't go as far back as some of the users here, but I've been interested in roleplaying games for close to 20 years now, and don't intend on stopping. |
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Delnyn
Senior Scribe
USA
964 Posts |
Posted - 22 Apr 2020 : 12:18:26
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quote: Originally posted by ViruViru
Hello, everybody!
I hope to stay on the forums for a little while. I've been looking for a place online a bit off the beaten path, where I could discuss roleplaying and such. Hope I found the right place!
I probably don't go as far back as some of the users here, but I've been interested in roleplaying games for close to 20 years now, and don't intend on stopping.
Welcome to Candlekeep. There are some really smart scribes in this community. Quite a few of them have over 40 years experience, so you have quite a historical perspective available. Enjoy your stay. |
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