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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
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Posted - 04 Aug 2016 : 05:23:43
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Just a follow up: no go with FedEx, can't get the article printed and delivered in Indianapolis, despite managing to do so last year ... go figure. I've sent the article to Brian and Erik so maybe they can save the day, but at this stage, enjoy the CON in any event.
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
6680 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2016 : 09:21:45
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Patiently waiting for news about the seminar and what went down ... 
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
    
Australia
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moonbeast
Senior Scribe
  
USA
522 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2016 : 18:45:03
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
quote: Originally posted by CorellonsDevout
I won't be making it this year. One day, I will go to my first GenCon.
Make it next year. 30th anniversary of the published Realms ...
-- George Krashos
If Greenwood is there in 2017…. to meet and greet Realms fans…. I'd attend my (third) GenCon.
I skipped the last 2 years. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2016 : 23:31:59
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I heard that no one from WotC was at GenCon this year. Is that true? |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Irennan
Great Reader
    
Italy
3813 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2016 : 23:42:27
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quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
I heard that no one from WotC was at GenCon this year. Is that true?
AFAIK, Jeremy Crawford was there.
Anyway, I'd also like to know what was discussed at the Seminar, if possible. |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
36910 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 03:26:41
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
Patiently waiting for news about the seminar and what went down ... 
-- George Krashos
There was a lot of talk about the novel line, WotC's current production model, and the upcoming movie.
Of course, we had some general lore discussion, as well, mostly about the deities. There was also some talk about the NPC handouts, their factions, and use of the NPCs.
Jim Lowder was one of those that showed up, wearing a nifty TSR lanyard that must have been around for quite some time -- but it was one I'd buy in a heartbeat, if it was available! Mike Schley was also there; I went fanboy on him for a few minutes. 
Ed's Onder Librum was also discussed, and some of the creator-types discussed some future personal projects that may come to fruition at a later date -- I'll not say more on the latter; it's not my place.
Brian and Erik were able to come through on getting Krash's article printed out; it's some really good stuff. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
36910 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 03:31:02
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quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
I heard that no one from WotC was at GenCon this year. Is that true?
WotC had no official representation.
Neither did Kobold Press, which disappointed me -- I liked their booth last year, and I got to meet one of the designers who had helped write a lot of stuff I liked.
I did get to meet Sean Reynolds at the Monte Cook Games booth, and I went fanboy on him, as well. |
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Irennan
Great Reader
    
Italy
3813 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 03:40:29
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert Of course, we had some general lore discussion, as well, mostly about the deities. There was also some talk about the NPC handouts, their factions, and use of the NPCs.
If it can be revealed, which deities were talked about? |
Mathematics is the art of giving the same name to different things. |
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
   
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 06:10:22
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
Patiently waiting for news about the seminar and what went down ... 
-- George Krashos
There was a lot of talk about the novel line, WotC's current production model, and the upcoming movie.
Of course, we had some general lore discussion, as well, mostly about the deities. There was also some talk about the NPC handouts, their factions, and use of the NPCs.
Jim Lowder was one of those that showed up, wearing a nifty TSR lanyard that must have been around for quite some time -- but it was one I'd buy in a heartbeat, if it was available! Mike Schley was also there; I went fanboy on him for a few minutes. 
Ed's Onder Librum was also discussed, and some of the creator-types discussed some future personal projects that may come to fruition at a later date -- I'll not say more on the latter; it's not my place.
Brian and Erik were able to come through on getting Krash's article printed out; it's some really good stuff.
What was Krash's treat? I'm drooling to find out. |
- Delwa Aunglor I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
6680 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 07:59:48
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert Brian and Erik were able to come through on getting Krash's article printed out; it's some really good stuff.
And they are legends for getting me out of a bind! So glad that it got there and I hope people liked it.
quote: Originally posted by Delwa What was Krash's treat? I'm drooling to find out.
It was a write-up of a group called the Lalya Maurshanta, in "Cloak and Dagger" format.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
    
United Kingdom
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
6680 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 09:04:53
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quote: Originally posted by dazzlerdal
Layla maurshanta, thats an interesting name. Cant wait to read it.
It's elven for "Zealots of the Black Tree".
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
36910 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 10:12:19
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quote: Originally posted by Irennan
quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert Of course, we had some general lore discussion, as well, mostly about the deities. There was also some talk about the NPC handouts, their factions, and use of the NPCs.
If it can be revealed, which deities were talked about?
It was more of a general discussion, but Jergal and the various sun deities were specifically discussed, as well. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 13:13:01
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
quote: Originally posted by dazzlerdal
Layla maurshanta, thats an interesting name. Cant wait to read it.
It's elven for "Zealots of the Black Tree".
-- George Krashos
Quit teasing us. Can you spoil us with a little tidbit?  |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 13:14:07
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
I heard that no one from WotC was at GenCon this year. Is that true?
WotC had no official representation.
Neither did Kobold Press, which disappointed me -- I liked their booth last year, and I got to meet one of the designers who had helped write a lot of stuff I liked.
I did get to meet Sean Reynolds at the Monte Cook Games booth, and I went fanboy on him, as well.
Thanks Wooly! |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Irennan
Great Reader
    
Italy
3813 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 14:02:15
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote: Originally posted by Irennan
quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert Of course, we had some general lore discussion, as well, mostly about the deities. There was also some talk about the NPC handouts, their factions, and use of the NPCs.
If it can be revealed, which deities were talked about?
It was more of a general discussion, but Jergal and the various sun deities were specifically discussed, as well.
Thank you.
quote: It was a write-up of a group called the Lalya Maurshanta, in "Cloak and Dagger" format.
I'm really curious about it too. Any chance that it'll be released on the DMG?
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Delwa
Master of Realmslore
   
USA
1272 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 15:26:00
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert Brian and Erik were able to come through on getting Krash's article printed out; it's some really good stuff.
And they are legends for getting me out of a bind! So glad that it got there and I hope people liked it.
quote: Originally posted by Delwa What was Krash's treat? I'm drooling to find out.
It was a write-up of a group called the Lalya Maurshanta, in "Cloak and Dagger" format.
-- George Krashos
Thanks! Sounds fun. 
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- Delwa Aunglor I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!
"The Realms change; seldom at the speed desired of those who strive, but far too quickly for those who resist." - The Simbul, taken from the Forgotten Realms Campaign Conspectus |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
    
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 15:37:48
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
quote: Originally posted by dazzlerdal
Layla maurshanta, thats an interesting name. Cant wait to read it.
It's elven for "Zealots of the Black Tree".
-- George Krashos
Any chance for those of us who couldn't attend to snap up a copy? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
36910 Posts |
Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 17:55:02
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The file has been emailed to Big Al to upload to the main site. We are just waiting on him.
I will make a confession: when I first saw the file name, I misread it as "Layla Maurshanta", instead of Lalya Maurshanta -- so I was expecting a write-up of an NPC!  |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 09 Aug 2016 18:06:49 |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator

    
United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 : 18:57:08
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quote: Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The file has been emailed to Big Al to upload to the main site. We are just waiting on him.
I will make a confession: when I first saw the file name, I misread it as "Layla Maurshanta", instead of Lalya Maurshanta -- so I was expecting a write-up of an NPC! 
Well met
The file will be made available on the Candlekeep site on Thursday, along with some other updates.
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
    
United Kingdom
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief

    
USA
36910 Posts |
Posted - 10 Aug 2016 : 09:55:54
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quote: Originally posted by dazzlerdal
Im just wondering in advance of seeing George's work but is this new organisation based somewhere in the north around the high forest and is it really old. I do hope so.
It's an old organization in Cormyr. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2016 : 12:49:37
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I just did a quick skim of the PDF.  |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
Edited by - Brimstone on 11 Aug 2016 12:50:13 |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
6680 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2016 : 19:16:09
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quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
I just did a quick skim of the PDF. 
Is that good or bad?
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
    
United Kingdom
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Adhriva
Learned Scribe
 
USA
147 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2016 : 20:56:58
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
I just did a quick skim of the PDF. 
Is that good or bad?
-- George Krashos
Art and pictures are the best way how to stop people from skimming through something. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 11 Aug 2016 : 22:04:46
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quote: Originally posted by George Krashos
quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
I just did a quick skim of the PDF. 
Is that good or bad?
-- George Krashos
From what I saw, its outstanding! |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
    
Australia
6680 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2016 : 02:30:10
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quote: Originally posted by Adhriva Art and pictures are the best way how to stop people from skimming through something.
I hear you Adhriva and I promise I will bug you going forward. It's just that I had no time to plan for art given I was really, really wrestling with the lore and the sources to bring this one together and plus I had to get it to Gen Con and factor in the photocopy cost ... I will hassle you down the track however - never fear!
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
    
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2016 : 04:17:48
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After reading through it BRAVO! |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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