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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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 Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 11:11:43
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Well met
Indeed, 'tis the 5th birthday anniversary of Candlekeep today. This site was launched on 9th March 1999.
On behalf of all Head Scribes of Candlekeep, thank ye all for your support and contributions over the years, and heres to the next five years making the library grow into an even greater haven of Realmslore. 
::raises his glass::
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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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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 12:54:42
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::Steals a glass from the inn and raises it as well::
Hear hear! |
A wise man from Calimport once told me: "If a merchant puts sand in the flask of oil he's trying to sell you, then he isn't trying to sell you sand..." |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 14:49:57
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Ok, so whos got the birthday cake?!
I sure dont even the Cardinal with his cleaning duties after the mess left after the birthday party!  |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Icewolf
Learned Scribe
USA
214 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 14:50:08
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::Conjures a crystal glass::
And may this fine establishment of learning endure as the sands of time itself! |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 15:02:28
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Congrats to the site and all who supported it. Here's to at least five more years.  |
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Alexander Heppe
Seeker
Germany
62 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 15:15:26
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| Although I may be considered what some people call a "newbie", I have to admit that I am honored to learn in such an old and honored faculty. May these Halls of Learning be blessed by Oghma forevermore... |
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Narad Bladesinger
Learned Scribe
Finland
170 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 17:20:49
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>Narad stands up from his seat>
I have not been here for long, yet I rejoice for all those five years that Candlekeep has been within everyones reach bringing knowledge to all those intrested in lore about this great realm. So on my behalf:
>Coughs a little bit, then with a clear voice starts singing 'Happy birthday' to candlekeep. Just before the last lines of the song Narad yells: Everyone! and all those present join in his song.>
HAppy Birthday from Finland! |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
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Elrond Half Elven
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
322 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 19:43:35
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Happy Birthday Candlekeep! Much has been beheld in your Fair halls, from Drow, Psycopathic dwarves, Demons, Cultists, Dragons to Norwegians  !
For the Good Memories!
For the Fond Memories!
And to the Future!
Slŕinte mhňr agad! (Cheers!)
Hanx
Elrond
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Once upon a midnight dreary, while i pondered, weak and weary,
Over many a quaint and curious volume of forgotten lore-
While i nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping,
As of some one gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door.
-The Raven by Edgar Allan Poe |
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Ezindir the dark
Senior Scribe
Norway
603 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2004 : 22:09:40
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And a lot of mixes to.
Anyway, since this is the first birthday candlekeep have had while I was here:
Happy birthday to you!
Happy birthay to you!
Happ birthday to dear Candlekeep!
Happy birthday to you!
Ezindir takes a bottle of some drink unknown to him and emptyies it, WHHOOAAAA!
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Learn about the Ways of Vhaeraun .
- Check out my bio, majore update
- The Wanderers Quest
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 00:09:31
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Indeed! 
Happy Birthday, Candlekeep, and to the tireless work of it's head moderator, Alaundo...... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 01:09:58
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Wow, 5 years. I had no idea ths place was that old. Most websites of this ilk don't last more than a few, usually.
A testament to all those who keep this place up and running so smoothly day after day.
Yasraena conjures a tall fluted glass of champagne and raises it in toast...
"Ulu Candlekeep! Xal ilta doboren tlu rin'ov pahntar!
Loff'ta nos'tangi!" |
"Nindyn vel'uss malar verin z'klaen tlu kyone ulu naut doera nindel vel'bolen nind malar."
Yasraena T'Sarran
Harper of Silverymoon |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 01:46:06
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| Ke. Usstan brorn ka nindol k'lar orn vaen jalbyr huela drasven. Er'griff draeval orn tesso... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 02:20:41
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*holds up a glass of wine* Here Here! Happy Birthday Candlekeep! (sorry if its late...I have terrible timing). ^_^
~Sadie |
"What's that," asked Mogget.
"Sardines," said Sam. "I knew they were standard rations, so I got a few tins for you."
"What are sardines?" Moggest asked suspiciously. "And why is there a key? Is this some sort of Abhorsen joke?"
Abhorsen by Garth Nix
"What you made a vampire...Pomeranian?!" --Hannibal King from Blade Trinity
~Sadie |
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The Cardinal
Senior Scribe
Canada
647 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 02:24:29
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Ah, Five years? That is a long time to be around.... but Candlekeep is eternal!
And although this is cause for celebration... we warn all thee that should you get carried away and make a large mess to clean...
* In a quick motion Deimos draws several cleaning items from inside his robes*
Items used for cleaning can be just as devastating as a broadsword or great axe... . Still enjoy thyselves... but show respect for those who must clean. Cheers!
*Quickly stashs his 'Weapons of Mass Sanitation' () and raises a wine glass in toast* |
It has to be Certain, the Gods Hate Me. For whatever irrevokable Fate, I have been made the walking Joke. Either that, or Beshaba is overlyfond Of Me.
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Fireheart
Learned Scribe
USA
109 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 03:21:01
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Greetings,
And Blessing on your Birthday, even if it is a little late! May you be blessed with many more joyful and learned years.
-Fireheart ::raises her glass:: |
I believe in what I see/I believe in what I hear/I believe that what I'm feeling/Changes how the world appears
-Rush "Totem" |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 03:42:37
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Originally posted by Ezindir the dark
And a lot of mixes to.
Anyway, since this is the first birthday candlekeep have had while I was here:
I knew someone would break out the birthday song. Although, if the Candlekeep site could sing, My way would definitely be a good song for this moment. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 05:57:46
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Originally posted by Rad
Ok, so whos got the birthday cake?!
Not me. I didn't even get one for my own.
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I sure dont even the Cardinal with his cleaning duties after the mess left after the birthday party!
I think someone spiked Rad's punch. It took me about a minute to figure that one out.
Still, I think I'll gift Cardinal with a wand of unseen servant for him to use in his duties. |
Hell hath no fury like all of Candlekeep rising in defense of one of its own.
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 06:33:19
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Happy birthday, Candlekeep...
*drowns a cup of wine, and then returns to work...*
Eldath, walk among the warriors... |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2004 : 08:09:36
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Originally posted by Bookwyrm
quote:
Originally posted by Rad
I sure dont even the Cardinal with his cleaning duties after the mess left after the birthday party!
I think someone spiked Rad's punch. It took me about a minute to figure that one out.
::hic:: OOps, too much mead, I meant to say that I "sure dont ENVY..." ::hic::  |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 08:55:01
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| Interesting. I didn't know this site was 5 years old. Happy Birthday. Hope you saved me a piece of cake. |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 10:32:02
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Originally posted by Lina
Interesting. I didn't know this site was 5 years old. Happy Birthday. Hope you saved me a piece of cake.
Obf corbse Libna ::stuffs the last of the cake into his mouth, cheeks bulging::  |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31727 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 13:29:14
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To make this grand celebration complete, I've been trying to contact (besides those of us who still regularly visit) some of the first scribes who ever entered these halls of knowledge. Some haven't return my emails, and two were struck with such surprise that this site was still up and running that they promised to stop by before the end of the week just to see it with their own eyes...
So, if it's not too much trouble, Rad, Lina, and you too Cardinal...Do you think that you can leave some cake and and a little wine for those scribes still to arrive...?
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Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
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Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 14:21:28
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Originally posted by The Sage
To make this grand celebration complete, I've been trying to contact (besides those of us who still regularly visit) some of the first scribes who ever entered these halls of knowledge. Some haven't return my emails, and two were struck with such surprise that this site was still up and running that they promised to stop by before the end of the week just to see it with their own eyes...
So, if it's not too much trouble, Rad, Lina, and you too Cardinal...Do you think that you can leave some cake and and a little wine for those scribes still to arrive...?
Shucks! If only Frey were here....I recall that her cakes kept many scribes happy in days of old
Who have you tried (and suceeded) in contacting, Sage? |
Lord Rad
"What? No, I wasn't reading your module. I was just looking at the pictures"
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31727 Posts |
Posted - 12 Mar 2004 : 14:38:51
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Rad, if you look over the 'Members' listing, and sort by 'Date', those scribes who signed up (and continued to post semi-regularly between August 2002 and December 2002 are the ones that I tried to contact.
Looking through my email, I've just received two more replies. I'll wait until tomorrow before listing those I contacted specifically...
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Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2004 : 16:24:46
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Originally posted by The Sage
Looking through my email, I've just received two more replies. I'll wait until tomorrow before listing those I contacted specifically...
Did you get any more replies? This was a really good idea by the way. Good job. |
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Purple_Faerie Goddess
Acolyte
USA
15 Posts |
Posted - 13 Mar 2004 : 19:11:21
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*Suddenly glasse start falling over and a peice of cake flies across the room hitting the wall behind Cardinal Deimos. Unfortunately, no one could be blamed for the culprit was not seen.*
'Ah, I do so enjoy a celebration. Happy Birthday CandleKeep. I hope you have plenty more to come.'
*Raises glass in a toast.*
'Deimos I think someone has just made a mess for you to clean up.'
*More cake starts flying around the room by an unseen hand*
'I think someone is trying to start a food fight.'
*A peice of cake suddenly hits Deimos squarely in the face*
'I think I'll have another glass of wine.'
*chuckles* |
'May all your days be filled with faery magick.'
'It wasn't me, I swear.'
'There is neither evil or good. There is only me.' |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31727 Posts |
Posted - 14 Mar 2004 : 03:37:16
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
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Originally posted by The Sage
Looking through my email, I've just received two more replies. I'll wait until tomorrow before listing those I contacted specifically...
Did you get any more replies? This was a really good idea by the way. Good job.
Unfortunately no, I did not. Most of the replies I did receive seem to indicate that those email address were simply not valid anymore. Of those I did hear back from, were, among others...the aforementioned Frey, Bragi, Solmyr, and The Great Drizzt.
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Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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kahonen
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
358 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2004 : 12:26:44
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Unfortunately no, I did not. Most of the replies I did receive seem to indicate that those email address were simply not valid anymore. Of those I did hear back from, were, among others...the aforementioned Frey, Bragi, Solmyr, and The Great Drizzt.
The limited response may not be a bad thing. I'd hate to think that your e-mail had encouraged King Tiax to return |
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Sirine
Acolyte
USA
8 Posts |
Posted - 15 Mar 2004 : 15:23:24
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Sirine runs in, gasping and panting, having run from someplace really really really far...
"H-ha-Happy birthday!!"
She uncerimouniously collapses from exhaustion. |
Cheers, everyone! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31727 Posts |
Posted - 16 Mar 2004 : 00:47:07
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quote:
Originally posted by kahonen
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Unfortunately no, I did not. Most of the replies I did receive seem to indicate that those email address were simply not valid anymore. Of those I did hear back from, were, among others...the aforementioned Frey, Bragi, Solmyr, and The Great Drizzt.
The limited response may not be a bad thing. I'd hate to think that your e-mail had encouraged King Tiax to return
Indeed...
In fact, I had made a conscious effort to ensure that my emails only went out to those scribes who had contributed (sensibly) to Candlekeep in some degree. I did this mainly in hopes of preventing such an occurence, like the return of King Tiax...
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Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
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"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Happy Birthday Candlekeep!!
