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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
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 Posted - 19 Feb 2019 : 13:05:41
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Originally posted by ericlboyd
(...)it's set in spring of 1375 DR starting at 8th level. (...) I've given about 5 ways for the DM to introduce a timeshift (...), starting with the Storms of Silver Fire (...).
At the moment, it's 238 pages, but it's far from done.
--Eric
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"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11829 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2019 : 18:43:15
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Originally posted by ericlboyd
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Originally posted by dazzlerdal
Storms of Silver Fire, am I okay to make a squeee noise at this lore drop
Storms of Silver Fire
In the Year of the Prince (1357 DR), after discovering Laeral Silverhand in the depths of the Stronghold of Nine gripped in madness induced by the crown of horns, Khelben “Blackstaff” Arunsun confronted her and attempted to bring her back to Blackstaff Tower. The Witch-Queen of the North responded by unleashing a barrage of spells that led to a fiercesome spell-battle that raged across the southern High Forest. The Blackstaff eventually won the confrontation, but only with the help of Mystra, and Laeral was subdued.
In the wake of the spell-battle between two Chosen of Mystra, each possessed of silver fire, great damage was wrought to the southern reaches of the High Forest. Much of that damage was repaired, but the region is still afflicted with storms of silver fire, temporary wild magic zones, as detailed in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3e), page 55. There is a 1% chance each day of encountering a storm of silver fire while within the southern High Forest.
In addition, anyone employing teleportation magic (as the 5th level level spell teleport) within 50 miles of the Unicorn Run must add +25 to determine the result. Likewise, anyone employing divination magic within 50 miles of the Unicorn Run (as the 4th level spell scrying) must add +5 to the Will save modifier of the intended subject.
As discussed in the Under Illefarn Anew sidebar, page 152, one side effect of a storm of silver fire could be an inadvertent timeshift of the PCs from one time period to another.
Reference: Volo's Guide to All Things Magical, page 101.
Eric,
I bow before your awesomeness. I know I keep a lot of stuff straight in my head, but HOW THE HELL do you manage this? By Deneir's Holy Hand, the level of detail you can give AND reference.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 19 Feb 2019 : 19:41:26
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I was just trying to untangle the history of the Crown of Horns (which I think I have, assuming no more authors mention it!!!!), and that little gem popped out at me.
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Originally posted by sleyvas
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Originally posted by ericlboyd
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Originally posted by dazzlerdal
Storms of Silver Fire, am I okay to make a squeee noise at this lore drop
Storms of Silver Fire
In the Year of the Prince (1357 DR), after discovering Laeral Silverhand in the depths of the Stronghold of Nine gripped in madness induced by the crown of horns, Khelben “Blackstaff” Arunsun confronted her and attempted to bring her back to Blackstaff Tower. The Witch-Queen of the North responded by unleashing a barrage of spells that led to a fiercesome spell-battle that raged across the southern High Forest. The Blackstaff eventually won the confrontation, but only with the help of Mystra, and Laeral was subdued.
In the wake of the spell-battle between two Chosen of Mystra, each possessed of silver fire, great damage was wrought to the southern reaches of the High Forest. Much of that damage was repaired, but the region is still afflicted with storms of silver fire, temporary wild magic zones, as detailed in the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (3e), page 55. There is a 1% chance each day of encountering a storm of silver fire while within the southern High Forest.
In addition, anyone employing teleportation magic (as the 5th level level spell teleport) within 50 miles of the Unicorn Run must add +25 to determine the result. Likewise, anyone employing divination magic within 50 miles of the Unicorn Run (as the 4th level spell scrying) must add +5 to the Will save modifier of the intended subject.
As discussed in the Under Illefarn Anew sidebar, page 152, one side effect of a storm of silver fire could be an inadvertent timeshift of the PCs from one time period to another.
Reference: Volo's Guide to All Things Magical, page 101.
Eric,
I bow before your awesomeness. I know I keep a lot of stuff straight in my head, but HOW THE HELL do you manage this? By Deneir's Holy Hand, the level of detail you can give AND reference.
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 20 Feb 2019 : 07:35:17
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Originally posted by sleyvas
Eric,
I bow before your awesomeness. I know I keep a lot of stuff straight in my head, but HOW THE HELL do you manage this? By Deneir's Holy Hand, the level of detail you can give AND reference.
You have no idea the shear pleasure it brought me finding the one or two map-related items he missed... compared to the 500 or so he pointed me to that I was unaware of. |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Cards77
Senior Scribe
USA
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
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Marco Volo
Learned Scribe
France
204 Posts |
Posted - 23 Feb 2019 : 08:19:17
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Hi Eric,
Thank you very much for this, it's great for what I've seen (got to read it now), I am grateful you released this for us to dig and play with.
We would need more people like you in the gaming business.
And of course thanks also to the "people in the shadows" George, Markustay, Ed, Steven, Mark and Erskine. |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 25 Feb 2019 : 22:56:12
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Originally posted by Marco Volo
Hi Eric,
Thank you very much for this, it's great for what I've seen (got to read it now), I am grateful you released this for us to dig and play with.
We would need more people like you in the gaming business.
And of course thanks also to the "people in the shadows" George, Markustay, Ed, Steven, Mark and Erskine.
Thank you! |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3287 Posts |
Posted - 06 Mar 2019 : 14:55:56
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| I have a feeling Alaundo would love to host it here! |
"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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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 07 Mar 2019 : 18:36:46
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Originally posted by Alaundo
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Originally posted by ericlboyd
Would there be interest in hosting this on Candlekeep as well?
--Eric
Well met
It would be an absolute honour, Eric  I'd be very happy to place such a wondrous work of Realmslore within these halls.
You have the links. Have at it. :-) |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
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daarkknight
Seeker
USA
66 Posts |
Posted - 09 Mar 2019 : 15:36:23
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Now how am I supposed to work on my own campaign when I have this to peruse?
How am I supposed to go to work under the same circumstances?!?!
This is spectacular! Thank you! |
"That's it!"
Quote attributed to Talor Stormhammer, paladin of Helm, when fighting a frost giant. |
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Zeromaru X
Great Reader
Colombia
2476 Posts |
Posted - 08 May 2019 : 17:49:39
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As promised (?), here are a few notes for playing in the 15th century. I don't own either Ghosts of Dragonspear Castle or Scourge of the Sword Coast (I had to pester a friend for the references), but if you want some in-deep info about NPCs and places, just ask.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FqypywqAVQ-b7s9dR8htbHnJVtA0meV-/view?usp=drivesdk |
Instead of seeking change, you prefer a void, merciless abyss of a world... |
Edited by - Zeromaru X on 08 May 2019 17:50:08 |
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Barastir
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1600 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2019 : 17:34:51
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| Cool, thank you! |
"Goodness is not a natural state, but must be
fought for to be attained and maintained.
Lead by example.
Let your deeds speak your intentions.
Goodness radiated from the heart."
The Paladin's Virtues, excerpt from the "Quentin's Monograph"
(by Ed Greenwood) |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
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Gary Dallison
Great Reader
United Kingdom
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 13 May 2019 : 02:17:03
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Originally posted by ericlboyd
Thank you!
Anyone else have edits or suggestions?
I'm slowly working my way through reading this one, and I've been compiling a list of edits. Mostly just things like a missing word here or a dropped parenthesis there. |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 13 May 2019 : 02:40:21
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by ericlboyd
Thank you!
Anyone else have edits or suggestions?
I'm slowly working my way through reading this one, and I've been compiling a list of edits. Mostly just things like a missing word here or a dropped parenthesis there.
Sounds great! Can't wait to see them. |
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Ozreth
Learned Scribe
188 Posts |
Posted - 02 Jun 2019 : 02:37:21
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Originally posted by Cards77
My new copy arrived!
Awesome!
https://imgur.com/a/OfsUfvW
Where/how did you print this? Did they bind it as well? Looks great. |
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Cards77
Senior Scribe
USA
746 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2019 : 01:41:16
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Originally posted by Ozreth
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Originally posted by Cards77
My new copy arrived!
Awesome!
https://imgur.com/a/OfsUfvW
Where/how did you print this? Did they bind it as well? Looks great.
I can't recall the place. They did bind it. Just google custom printing and binding. It was simple, just upload the PDF, etc.
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Asharak
Learned Scribe
France
270 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2019 : 17:08:04
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Hello
I'm reading Under Illefarn Anew and I love it very much.
I was intriguing about the "lost well" :
"The lost well was overrun by an army of goblins and orcs led by hobgoblins in the Year of the Shattered Altar (1264 DR), but no trace of the dwarven population was ever found."
Is there something more about it ?
Edit : sorry, I've not seen the note. |
"Soyez réalistes : demandez l'impossible"
Sorry for my English... it's not my native tongue. |
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Asharak
Learned Scribe
France
270 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jul 2019 : 17:38:20
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So the right question is : what's well is the lost one ?
The large ones are Thelarn's Fist, Sabrishon, and Iritasker. The smaller ones are Uestingpool and Tunthryn. |
"Soyez réalistes : demandez l'impossible"
Sorry for my English... it's not my native tongue. |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 22 Jul 2019 : 01:30:27
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Glad you are enjoying it.
The "lost well" was meant to build off FR11 – Dwarves Deep, page 59. My thought is there was once a sixth well which was abandoned / forgotten / buried under mysterious circumstances. It's up to you if you want to take that hook and run with it, but I am unlikely to develop it further for a long time.
The "army of goblins and orcs led by hobgoblins in the Year of the Shattered Altar (1264 DR)" was meant to build off Prayers from the Faithful, page 37.
--Eric
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Originally posted by Asharak
Hello
I'm reading Under Illefarn Anew and I love it very much.
I was intriguing about the "lost well" :
"The lost well was overrun by an army of goblins and orcs led by hobgoblins in the Year of the Shattered Altar (1264 DR), but no trace of the dwarven population was ever found."
Is there something more about it ?
Edit : sorry, I've not seen the note.
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rodrigoalcanza
Seeker
Brazil
67 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2019 : 06:53:50
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Hello everyone! Eric, thank you so much for this very valuable book. It is a very high quality work. Congratulations. It's impressive!
Unfortunately I am only having access to the material recently. Questions: Why is the book dated in 2014 when the book was released now in 2019? And why are the rules in 3.5 and not in 5th edition? (No problem with the 3rd edition, just to know).
Sorry for my english. |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jul 2019 : 10:59:53
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Originally posted by rodrigoalcanza
Hello everyone! Eric, thank you so much for this very valuable book. It is a very high quality work. Congratulations. It's impressive!
Unfortunately I am only having access to the material recently. Questions: Why is the book dated in 2014 when the book was released now in 2019? And why are the rules in 3.5 and not in 5th edition? (No problem with the 3rd edition, just to know).
Sorry for my english.
I wrote it a while ago, but only decided to post it recently.
I'm much more comfortable with 3.5e than 5e. (Not knocking 5e.) Plus, so much more material was published for 3.5e, there's a lot more to play with, rules-wise. |
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2019 : 16:43:37
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| I'm just now seeing this. Very well done, Eric! |
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