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George Krashos
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Posted - 04 Aug 2016 :  05:23:43  Show Profile Send George Krashos a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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.

-- George Krashos

"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus
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George Krashos
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Posted - 08 Aug 2016 :  09:21:45  Show Profile Send George Krashos a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
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Indeed.

I'm curious about any general D&D news as well. I've heard very little... not sure whether that good or bad. Yet.

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moonbeast
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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
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I heard that no one from WotC was at GenCon this year. Is that true?

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Irennan
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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.

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Wooly Rupert
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  03:26:41  Show Profile Send Wooly Rupert a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
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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
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  03:40:29  Show Profile Send Irennan a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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?

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Delwa
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  06:10:22  Show Profile  Visit Delwa's Homepage Send Delwa a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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.

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I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!

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George Krashos
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  07:59:48  Show Profile Send George Krashos a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
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Layla maurshanta, thats an interesting name. Cant wait to read it.

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George Krashos
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  09:04:53  Show Profile Send George Krashos a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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

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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  10:12:19  Show Profile Send Wooly Rupert a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  13:13:01  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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."
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Brimstone
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  13:14:07  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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."
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Irennan
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  14:02:15  Show Profile Send Irennan a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
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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.

- Delwa Aunglor
I am off to slay yon refrigerator and spoil it's horde. Go for the cheese, Boo!

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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High

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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  15:37:48  Show Profile Send The Sage a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
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Posted - 09 Aug 2016 :  17:55:02  Show Profile Send Wooly Rupert a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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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Alaundo
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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.

Many thanks for George Krashos for sending this through

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Gary Dallison
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Posted - 10 Aug 2016 :  08:29:18  Show Profile Send Gary Dallison a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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.

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Wooly Rupert
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Posted - 10 Aug 2016 :  09:55:54  Show Profile Send Wooly Rupert a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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
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Posted - 11 Aug 2016 :  12:49:37  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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."
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George Krashos
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Posted - 11 Aug 2016 :  19:16:09  Show Profile Send George Krashos a Private Message  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone

I just did a quick skim of the PDF.



Is that good or bad?

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Gary Dallison
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Its got to be good. I dont see how anyone could find something they dont like about it.

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Adhriva
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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
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Posted - 11 Aug 2016 :  22:04:46  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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."
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore

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Posted - 12 Aug 2016 :  02:30:10  Show Profile Send George Krashos a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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

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Brimstone
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Posted - 12 Aug 2016 :  04:17:48  Show Profile Send Brimstone a Private Message  Reply with Quote
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."
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