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maransreth
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LordofBones
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 11 Jun 2022 : 05:11:21
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| ...The Forgotten Realms, as a whole. It doesn't even matter, because there are over twenty spellcasters in Faerun alone that would twist Gromph into a pretzel. |
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Storyteller Hero
Learned Scribe
USA
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Zeromaru X
Great Reader
Colombia
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Posted - 12 Jun 2022 : 00:13:21
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| Nezram of Mulhorand strikes me as one of the 20. |
Instead of seeking change, you prefer a void, merciless abyss of a world... |
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LordofBones
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 12 Jun 2022 : 01:12:44
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Offhand;
Larloch, Aumvor, Szass Tam, Zalathorm, Rhangaun, Kartak Spellseer, Shangalar, Druxus Rhym, Nevron, Ioulaum, the Simbul, Alustriel, Laeral, Elminster, Shoon VII, Telamont, Frostrune Rakesk, Khelben, Jaylnfein, Nexus, Halaster, Marune the Masked, Maskar Wands, the Srinshee, Rhaugilath, that one advanced red dragon in Power of Faerun with epic HD.
That's 26, and we haven't even left Faerun. |
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jordanz
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Jun 2022 : 03:49:00
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Originally posted by LordofBones
Offhand;
Larloch, Aumvor, Szass Tam, Zalathorm, Rhangaun, Kartak Spellseer, Shangalar, Druxus Rhym, Nevron, Ioulaum, the Simbul, Alustriel, Laeral, Elminster, Shoon VII, Telamont, Frostrune Rakesk, Khelben, Jaylnfein, Nexus, Halaster, Marune the Masked, Maskar Wands, the Srinshee, Rhaugilath, that one advanced red dragon in Power of Faerun with epic HD.
That's 26, and we haven't even left Faerun.
Good list but why Nevron? |
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LordofBones
Master of Realmslore
1536 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jun 2022 : 10:14:28
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| Nevron is 24th level. |
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
2420 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jun 2022 : 11:24:58
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I really hated how EG decided to reintroduce these Mages in the novel and then wrap it up as he did. I can't stand when old, available NPC characters are eliminated. Makes it so I have to think of some ridiculous story to un-kill them :P
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Originally posted by Storyteller Hero
Elminster mentions such a mage (Shaaan) in a Wizards Three article, and encounters her in the novel Spellstorm.
Warning - if you haven't read the novel, the page contains a spoiler you might want to avoid.
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Shaaan?so=search
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Jun 2022 : 11:33:47
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I figure, there is probably a mage of at least 20th level in every major region of the Realms. This is why it is rare for them to conquer large areas - they are not allied and they balance each other out and settle down, each in his or her own little corner.
These wizards have pretty much all discovered some way to not die. Whether its longevity or whatever.
More powerful wizards - around 30th level - are much rarer. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jun 2022 : 12:41:56
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Originally posted by The Masked Mage
I really hated how EG decided to reintroduce these Mages in the novel and then wrap it up as he did. I can't stand when old, available NPC characters are eliminated. Makes it so I have to think of some ridiculous story to un-kill them :P
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Originally posted by Storyteller Hero
Elminster mentions such a mage (Shaaan) in a Wizards Three article, and encounters her in the novel Spellstorm.
Warning - if you haven't read the novel, the page contains a spoiler you might want to avoid.
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Shaaan?so=search
It likely wasn't his call. WotC decides what goes into novels, and they decide who lives and who dies.
Part of everything they've done since 4E came out was "some people think high-level NPCs are an issue, so rather than shifting our near-constant coverage of them, we'll just kill them all off." |
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Delnyn
Senior Scribe
USA
958 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jun 2022 : 22:23:09
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| We have not even counted the 59+ lives other than Rhaugilath of Orbedal that are in Larloch's Spellweb. There is also Arthindol the Terraseer, presumably his peers when its their turn to wander Faerun. And 2e Lady Yhelbruna (28th level) also comes to mind. |
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The Masked Mage
Great Reader
USA
2420 Posts |
Posted - 23 Jun 2022 : 13:02:40
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Originally posted by Delnyn
We have not even counted the 59+ lives other than Rhaugilath of Orbedal that are in Larloch's Spellweb. There is also Arthindol the Terraseer, presumably his peers when its their turn to wander Faerun. And 2e Lady Yhelbruna (28th level) also comes to mind.
I think both have also been killed off. One in an adventure and one as an off-hand mention in a novel. |
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mastermustard
Seeker
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Posted - 10 Jul 2022 : 01:17:41
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Originally posted by The Masked Mage
I really hated how EG decided to reintroduce these Mages in the novel and then wrap it up as he did. I can't stand when old, available NPC characters are eliminated. Makes it so I have to think of some ridiculous story to un-kill them :P
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Originally posted by Storyteller Hero
Elminster mentions such a mage (Shaaan) in a Wizards Three article, and encounters her in the novel Spellstorm.
Warning - if you haven't read the novel, the page contains a spoiler you might want to avoid.
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Shaaan?so=search
Yep, it was around this point that I lost all interest in 5e and WOTC's butchery, and began thinking of ways to 'end' the Realms at the end of 4e. The headcanon I came up with was that Larloch actually completed his dread rings and destroyed the universe, and all the events that came after are just the dreams of a mad lich. |
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Delnyn
Senior Scribe
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958 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jul 2022 : 09:35:53
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Originally posted by mastermustard
Yep, it was around this point that I lost all interest in 5e and WOTC's butchery, and began thinking of ways to 'end' the Realms at the end of 4e. The headcanon I came up with was that Larloch actually completed his dread rings and destroyed the universe, and all the events that came after are just the dreams of a mad lich.
Isn't that how the show Dallas ended?
Minor nit: Szass Tam created the dread rings, not Larloch. |
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mastermustard
Seeker
USA
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Posted - 22 Jul 2022 : 09:14:22
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Originally posted by Delnyn
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Originally posted by mastermustard
Yep, it was around this point that I lost all interest in 5e and WOTC's butchery, and began thinking of ways to 'end' the Realms at the end of 4e. The headcanon I came up with was that Larloch actually completed his dread rings and destroyed the universe, and all the events that came after are just the dreams of a mad lich.
Isn't that how the show Dallas ended?
Minor nit: Szass Tam created the dread rings, not Larloch.
My mistake. It's been so long since I've interacted with Realmslore that I'm forgetting which lich is which. |
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