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Arravis
Seeker
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 Posted - 15 Apr 2004 : 21:54:40
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Question from a new poster here :)
I'm hoping the Forgotten Realms gurus here might be able to lend me a hand. I've posted this in the Wizards site as well, but I suspect to get an answer I'll need to post it far and wide, anyway...
I've been researching avariel history (which I plan to post once I'm done :)), and in doing so it's created more questions then it's answered. It seems that avariels were last "seen" in the beginning of the First Flowering (probably circa -23,000 DR). From there they next appeared at the Aerie of the Snow Eagles near Sossal.
The Aerie of the Snow Eagles is built atop the ruins of a dwarfhold on Mount Sundabar. The dwarven keep was built by dwarves from the collapsed Ice Kingdom of Dareth (circa 1,000 DR, due to constant white dragon attacks), in the Mountains of Dareth (Peaks of Cold Death), and some of their Delzounian allies. There they built their citadel and waged war against the dragons. Their last stand was at the Mount Sundabar dwarfhold, which is likely the actual cause of ther sheered peak.
Anyway... I'm trying to figure out what happened to the Avariels for 24,000 years. The very earliest they could take over Mount Sundabar was probably 1,100 DR, that's just a huge gap in the timeline. The only mention of any of this time is the line from Races of Faerun:
"They took to the skies only when they had to, hiding on the ground like vermin and living terrible, dirty lives as nomads and scavengers."
From what I can tell, they didn't actually grow in numbers or find a place to prosper until the Aerie of the Snow Eagles. Additionally, it would seem logical that they moved as a single group, not scattered groups of divergant avariels that suddenly found each other to come together at the Aerie. If they were together as one group and didn't prosper it would mean that they were stuck in pretty horrible place for a VERY long time or were wandering the lands from temporary home to temporary home. If they were stuck somewhere rather nasty, why didn't they simply move? If they were wandering, why aren't there more mention of them as they travel from place to place meeting many different people?
Anyway... anyone know of even a hint of a "canon" or "official" answer to this anywhere? It might simply be one of the many realms mysteries there has never been an answer to. Well, suggestions and ideas would be welcome. Thanks guys!
-Arravis
P.S.: Anyone know of any sources for information on Sossal?
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Edited by - Arravis on 15 Apr 2004 22:00:35
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Sarta
Senior Scribe
USA
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Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 02:46:40
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George Krashos posted something about the Avariel history in this thread: http://www.candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2146
George is the expert with regard to timelines, especially given his mythic notes. 
I'm sure his timeline of the north will be a huge help with your project.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 06:00:16
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I'm blushing.
Avariel have never had a major presence in the Realms. They really only became a member of the FR races after FOR5 Elves of Evermeet, Elaine used them in her novel Evermeet and Eric (for the sake of completeness) gave them some time in Demihuman Deities. Details are very thin on the ground. So basically ... ahem ... make it up! It's how all good realmslore started in the first place. Just make sure you look at all the angles and possibilities and fill in the gaps so surrounding realmslore is enhanced, not contradicted or ignored. Remember, nothing in the Realms happens in a vacuum.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Apr 2004 : 06:21:38
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| One of the avariel is featured in Lisa Smedman's Sembia novel, Heirs of Prophecy. Although, nothing is revealed as avariel history. Additionally, Richard Lee Byers newest novel feature an avariel character as well. |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2018 : 00:08:17
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Senior Scribe Sarta,
That link you referenced is no longer functioning. Do you have any other references?
Best regards,
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Originally posted by Sarta
George Krashos posted something about the Avariel history in this thread: http://www.candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2146
George is the expert with regard to timelines, especially given his mythic notes.
I'm sure his timeline of the north will be a huge help with your project.
Sarta
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Higher Atlar
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2018 : 00:22:02
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Learned Scribe Arravis,
I first wanted to start by thanking you for such an excellent question: I really had to go digging for this.
Master Krashos is definitely correct here: there is very little information on the Avariel, and what you can find at:
http://forgottenrealms.wikia.com/wiki/Avariel
...is about as good as it is going to get as of now (28 Sep 18).
Best regards,
quote:
Originally posted by Arravis
Question from a new poster here :)
I'm hoping the Forgotten Realms gurus here might be able to lend me a hand. I've posted this in the Wizards site as well, but I suspect to get an answer I'll need to post it far and wide, anyway...
I've been researching avariel history (which I plan to post once I'm done :)), and in doing so it's created more questions then it's answered. It seems that avariels were last "seen" in the beginning of the First Flowering (probably circa -23,000 DR). From there they next appeared at the Aerie of the Snow Eagles near Sossal.
The Aerie of the Snow Eagles is built atop the ruins of a dwarfhold on Mount Sundabar. The dwarven keep was built by dwarves from the collapsed Ice Kingdom of Dareth (circa 1,000 DR, due to constant white dragon attacks), in the Mountains of Dareth (Peaks of Cold Death), and some of their Delzounian allies. There they built their citadel and waged war against the dragons. Their last stand was at the Mount Sundabar dwarfhold, which is likely the actual cause of ther sheered peak.
Anyway... I'm trying to figure out what happened to the Avariels for 24,000 years. The very earliest they could take over Mount Sundabar was probably 1,100 DR, that's just a huge gap in the timeline. The only mention of any of this time is the line from Races of Faerun:
"They took to the skies only when they had to, hiding on the ground like vermin and living terrible, dirty lives as nomads and scavengers."
From what I can tell, they didn't actually grow in numbers or find a place to prosper until the Aerie of the Snow Eagles. Additionally, it would seem logical that they moved as a single group, not scattered groups of divergant avariels that suddenly found each other to come together at the Aerie. If they were together as one group and didn't prosper it would mean that they were stuck in pretty horrible place for a VERY long time or were wandering the lands from temporary home to temporary home. If they were stuck somewhere rather nasty, why didn't they simply move? If they were wandering, why aren't there more mention of them as they travel from place to place meeting many different people?
Anyway... anyone know of even a hint of a "canon" or "official" answer to this anywhere? It might simply be one of the many realms mysteries there has never been an answer to. Well, suggestions and ideas would be welcome. Thanks guys!
-Arravis
P.S.: Anyone know of any sources for information on Sossal?
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cpthero2
Great Reader
USA
2286 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2020 : 07:17:13
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Hello all,
I am guessing with Senior Scribe Sarta not being active on the site anymore (not 100%, just guessing), that the Senior Scribe may not reply.
Does anyone else know of a new link to that URL provided above?
Best regards,
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Originally posted by cpthero2
Senior Scribe Sarta,
That link you referenced is no longer functioning. Do you have any other references?
Best regards,
quote:
Originally posted by Sarta
George Krashos posted something about the Avariel history in this thread: http://www.candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=2146
George is the expert with regard to timelines, especially given his mythic notes.
I'm sure his timeline of the north will be a huge help with your project.
Sarta
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Higher Atlar
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 12 Feb 2020 : 07:31:14
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It's an FR Wiki reference, which would still exist. Whether it has been expanded on in the interim ... who knows.
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11829 Posts |
Posted - 13 Feb 2020 : 00:49:02
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One thing I've always wondered about was the Aearee and the Ee'aarr of Mystara and the Avariels of Toril. I suspect there's some links between Mystara and Toril (and there may even be some links between Mystara and Mystra).
https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Ee%27aar |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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TBeholder
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Feb 2020 : 02:49:41
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Originally posted by Arravis
Additionally, it would seem logical that they moved as a single group, not scattered groups of divergant avariels that suddenly found each other to come together at the Aerie.
Or, one group discovered and told those they knew.
Or, divine revelation to the priests.
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If they were stuck somewhere rather nasty, why didn't they simply move? If they were wandering, why aren't there more mention of them as they travel from place to place meeting many different people?
The main problem of the Avariel in Realms is how to avoid becoming light snacks for dragons.
Thus they are mostly hiding.
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Originally posted by sleyvas
One thing I've always wondered about was the Aearee and the Ee'aarr of Mystara and the Avariels of Toril.
The Ee'aar seem to be just the Avariel who get more flying exercises.
Also, there were Al karak elam, but Planescae canon is that they are simply different tribes, who venerate Remnis and live on Beastlands. And even have the same two-caste society.
Rather than venerate Aerdrie Faenya (on Ysgard).
They are spread very thin, but all over the Multiverse. There's an Avariel town even on the plane of Earth of all places (in a huge Air pocket, of course). |
People never wonder How the world goes round -Helloween
And even I make no pretense Of having more than common sense -R.W.Wood
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cpthero2
Great Reader
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Posted - 14 Feb 2020 : 21:31:28
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Great Reader sleyvas,
I like your outlook on this. Interesting find!
Best regards,
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Originally posted by sleyvas
One thing I've always wondered about was the Aearee and the Ee'aarr of Mystara and the Avariels of Toril. I suspect there's some links between Mystara and Toril (and there may even be some links between Mystara and Mystra).
https://dungeonsdragons.fandom.com/wiki/Ee%27aar
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Avariel history and other esoteric things...
