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Whelp
Acolyte
USA
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 Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 22:36:12
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Does anyone mind terribly if I take a seat by the fire? I've but recently put down my copy of Silver Marches, and visiting that region is always as cold as Auril's nethers. I'll be filling my chamberpot with icicles for the next week.
Ah, that's better! I once spent a brief period in the City of Brass, and I lost my affection for flame, but spending time in the North seems to have warmed me to it once more (if you'll excuse my pun). Since you've so generously shared this token of Kossuth's domain with me, I suppose that propriety demands that I introduce myself.
I am Whelp, a teller of tales that guides groups of the brave (and, occasionally, not-so-brave) through the various lands of Toril. In some circles, I have heard those of my station referred to as Masters of Dungeons, although I confess that fungal allergies typically restrict my tours to the realms above, so perhaps the title Realms Master would be more apt, in my case. Currently, I am overseeing the travels and travails of a group of wide-roaming adventurers, whose journey has lead them through Cormyr, the Dales, the Moonshaes, and now the City of Splendors. After two and a half years, I feel that their tale is approaching its end, and so I have recently begun preparing for the birth of a new tale, to be set in the Silver Marches (hence, my earlier reading). I have found this vast library to be extremely useful in my work, and felt that it was time that I made myself known. I thank you all for your hospitality.
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 23:00:01
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Well met, and welcome to Candlekeep! 
The fire is warm indeed but I bet that you will find the friendship within these fair halls warmer still  |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Whelp
Acolyte
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 23:14:50
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Good Ranger, I have found in my travels that the warmth of friendship and the warmth of a dragon's breath are similar in one regard: The degree of warmth often depends on one's closeness to the source. It is my eternal hope that Candlekeep shall provide me with much warmth of the former type, and very little of the latter.
For your welcoming words, you have my thanks. |
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Salabasha
Learned Scribe
Portugal
216 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 23:30:32
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| Welcome. May you find the knowledge you seek... and corrupt it to full extent. |
Life is like a box of chocolates. Once you eat the poisoned one you die. |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 23:30:45
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*chuckles out loud* You have an interesting way with words my friend. I look forward to hearing some of your stories. Perhaps you will drop by the inn sometime so everyone may enjoy them?
You say you're a Realms Master? Have you thought about starting an ethereal (e-mail) campaign? |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 23:37:45
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Ugh, Wood Elf, do you know how many PbEM's have been started at Candlekeep in the last 3 months? I'm a part of all of them! I say, give the PbEM campaigns a rest...  
Ah, Welcome to Candlekeep, young Whelp (Sorry, couldn't resist ). Should you need anything, myself, Alaundo, or one of the other scribes would be happy to assist you.  |
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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Whelp
Acolyte
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 23:47:09
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To Salabasha, whose wickedness I can sense at even this great distance, I offer my thanks for the welcome. To what ends I shall bend the knowledge gleaned from this fair library will be revealed in time. For now, it is enough that I should know that it is here, and that such fine folk are available to aid me in my search for it.
To my new acquaintance, the Ranger, I say that I have not considered the ethereal option. Like many tale-tellers, I prefer to keep my audience close at hand, where I can best determine their reactions, and where I can send flagons sailing at the heads of those that range too far out of hand. I do plan to share what comes of my tour of the Silver Marches, however, and perhaps the tale might be improved by the influence exerted upon me by those gathered in this place of learning. |
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Whelp
Acolyte
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 18 Apr 2004 : 23:54:00
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| To the Shadowlord, I offer my thanks for the welcome! I trust, however, that you will take no offense if I do so from a distance, as your name and visage inspire some small degree of mistrust in me. Perhaps, given time, I will grow to look past your rather intimidating presence, but I remain, for now, near the light of this fine fire. Experience has taught me the foolishness of seeking shadows when in new surroundings. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 00:21:53
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Welcome to Candlekeep!
We are a merry bunch, though there are a few strange sorts lurking here and there... But they're mostly harmless, so all is well.  |
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Whelp
Acolyte
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 00:47:43
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| My thanks to you, Rupert! Your name is not unknown to me, as I recall fondly your presence and the wisdom that you shared in a place not entirely unlike this one, although (as I remember it) the ruling body there enforced their edicts in a manner slightly more in line with the teachings of Bane (no deviance, no matter how slight or peripheral, went unpunished). It's name escapes me at the moment, but it was along some coast, inhabited by those devoted to the arcane. Which coast was that, again? Not the Sword Coast, certainly, and not the Dragon Coast, either. Ah well. I suppose that it's of little consequence. One hopes that, in this place of learning, you're better permitted to share the knowledge that you've no doubt hard-gained through years of study. I look forward to hearing (and learning) from you further in the days to come. |
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Salabasha
Learned Scribe
Portugal
216 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 01:06:46
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| *Lurks about |
Life is like a box of chocolates. Once you eat the poisoned one you die. |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 01:18:38
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Welcome to Candlekeep, Whelp.
Partake in the freeflowing knowledge.
And, now, if you'd release me...
*runs down another corridor, muttering about Alaesa and the Vordrorn Forest, and something called the Messenger's Ring...* |
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Whelp
Acolyte
USA
3 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 01:24:25
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| Arivia, I thank you for your welcome. Since you seem distracted, I'll leave you to your task. The last time I delayed someone from their duties, his potions brewed over-long, and the ensuing explosion cost me my eyebrows (and resulted in my familiarity with the holding cells of the Purple Dragons of Suzail). The experience is one that I have little wish to see repeated, in this or any other location. Good day, and safe workings, if Tymora will allow them to you. |
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Salabasha
Learned Scribe
Portugal
216 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 02:00:13
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Originally posted by Whelp
The last time I delayed someone from their duties, his potions brewed over-long, and the ensuing explosion cost me my eyebrows (and resulted in my familiarity with the holding cells of the Purple Dragons of Suzail). The experience is one that I have little wish to see repeated, in this or any other location.
I say, some people have all the fun! |
Life is like a box of chocolates. Once you eat the poisoned one you die. |
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Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 02:35:53
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Sorry Shadowlord I'm lovin' the PbEM's so far I couldn't help it But he seems not interested in them so far so no harm done.
Please do share the outcome of your adventures in the Silver Marches Whelp whether you write a short story scroll in the Adventures section or prefer to orate the tale in the comfort of the inn either way I'll be there my keen ears and eyes taking in every detail! |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
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Whelp
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 03:05:20
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All of the fun, Salabasha, and none of the luck. That seems to be my fate, which places me, I think, in some excellent company. The lot of adventurers seems to run in that direction, and I find myself brimming with pride to walk that path along with such luminaries (or scoundrels, as the case may warrant).
Ranger, I look forward to sharing with you my tales from the trails (or caverns, or alleys, or any other parts of the Marches the next group of foolhardy glory-seekers I guide choose to familiarize themselves with). In the meantime, as I pour over my lorebooks in preparation for the journey, I anticipate sharing my progress with the lot gathered here. I very much doubt that I am capable of planning an expedition that could not in some small way be improved by the input of the learned group that haunts these halls of lore. |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 03:15:34
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Well Met and Welcome!!
Enjoy your stay here in Candlekeep. It is a rather inspiring place.  And I would be interested in hearing some of your tales as well, as I do love a good story!
~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
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 03:19:46
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Originally posted by Whelp
To the Shadowlord, I offer my thanks for the welcome! I trust, however, that you will take no offense if I do so from a distance, as your name and visage inspire some small degree of mistrust in me. Perhaps, given time, I will grow to look past your rather intimidating presence, but I remain, for now, near the light of this fine fire. Experience has taught me the foolishness of seeking shadows when in new surroundings.
Now, now, just because I'm a 3,000 year old drow/shade, one of the most evil and vile people in the keep, and the Chosen of Vhaeraun, that doesn't mean you have to be distrustful.  |
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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The Cardinal
Senior Scribe
Canada
647 Posts |
Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 07:33:27
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Indeed, I too offer (albeit, late ) greetings. It is intresting to see more and more bards entering this grand keep.
*Raises his bottle of Terran Brandy in salute*
We all look forward to thy tales of grand adventure and villianous victories. Friend Whelp, twould be wise to make friends such as myself and Shadowlord. There are some disreputable beings that sulk around here... Like Alaundo!
Ah, All are well here... although even like to chosen Drow there are needs for alliances and ... agreements, yes? I trust you will find the keep satisfactory, the drink strong and the company powerful.
Welcome to the Keep! |
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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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 19 Apr 2004 : 09:48:14
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Well met, Whelp, and may I take this (albeit, late) opportunity to welcome ye to Candlekeep.
An interesting name for a "Realms Master"  I indeed look forward to hearing of your tales and the Realmslore to be learnt from you
Enjoy your stay herein our humble library. |
Alaundo
Candlekeep Forums Head Moderator
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An Introduction...
