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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
191 Posts |
 Posted - 20 Nov 2002 : 14:29:02
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I'm supposed to do a project for one of my classes (foreign language) about my ideal comunity. I decided to do a city/area from FR, but then I came upon the ulitmate question: What actualy *WAS* my favorite place?  They're all great. What's yours and why? (True to my half-elven character, I chose Elventree for its temples to Mielikki and Mystra. The thought of a forest home w/ other half-elves helped too. )
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The Defence Minister
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
218 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2002 : 18:17:50
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There are lots of areas of the Forgotten Realms I like.
The Underdark is pretty cool with Drow and Drueger.
I also love the Halfling villages (esp. Gullykin)
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Cherrn
Learned Scribe
Denmark
323 Posts |
Posted - 20 Nov 2002 : 23:37:39
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| Why didnt you select Silverymoon ? It is a place that strive to unite all races so they can live in peace and harmony. Just like Myth Drannor back before it was invaded. |
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Drummer Boy
Senior Scribe
USA
395 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2002 : 02:58:26
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I have to agree with TDM. The Underdark is cool. If I would have to pick a specific city, though, I would pick Menzoberranzan. I just think the whole drow culture is interesting. |
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Echon
Senior Scribe
Denmark
422 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2002 : 11:33:34
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| Baldur's Gate. Probably due to the fact it is the FR city I am the most familiar with. Of course, it is rather interesting in its own right. |
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Kitira Gildragon
Learned Scribe
USA
191 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2002 : 12:28:05
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Originally posted by Cherrn
Why didnt you select Silverymoon ? It is a place that strive to unite all races so they can live in peace and harmony. Just like Myth Drannor back before it was invaded.
*L* Do you know how many people would have picked that place? I can think of two people off the top of my head who, in the Silver Marches PBeM, chose that for their home. Uniqueness is a gift and it should be used as much as possible, mellonamin. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2002 : 13:29:29
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Im surprised nobody has mentioned Waterdeep so far...... so ill put it down as my favorite city. I guess its the sprawling mass of it and the different wards within the city, the imposing Mount Waterdeep and castle and the many features and different landmarks. I suppose it helps that its the most detailed city of the Realms (i love Volos Guide to Waterdeep and the City of Splendors box set). A kind of a something-for-every-taste type of city.
Im also a big fan of Zhentil Keep (in its prime) as well as Silvermoon. Saying that, Irieabor facinates me, its a shame there isnt more information available for it, and indeed for other FR cities. I had always hoped that WotC would produce a Cities of Faerun product or something, to give maps and info on many cities, much like in the secton in the FRA (Forgotten Realms Adventures) hardcover.
So I dont have an exact favorite, each city has its own qualities IMO. |
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Fingolfin
Acolyte
Canada
3 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2002 : 21:37:11
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| Akathla is the best. Capital of Amn, a super nation just has to be great. Other then that, Targos or Silverymoon would be my favourite city of all. |
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The Great Drizzt
Learned Scribe
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 25 Nov 2002 : 05:51:53
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Well Rad, Waterdeep is cool and all, but I'm gonna have to go with Skullport on this one, second would have to be Menzoberanzen.
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Captain Louis
Acolyte
USA
26 Posts |
Posted - 01 Dec 2002 : 01:44:38
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| Well, it isn't actually a city, but my favorite PLACE in the Realms has to be the Yuirwood. In fact, I like all the woods, as unlike most places in the FR, they have not been detailed to an extreme or are featured in many different parts of Faeruneian histroy (with the exception of the High Forest). Most of the woods are very interesting, especially the Yuirwood, the Cloakwood, and the Wood of Sharp Teeth. Another place I think is cool is the Spine of the World. I always liked the idea of falling into glacial cracks and discovering the hoard of a long dead dragon, stalking through the mountains and trying to cause an avalance to fall upon an orc horde, and fighting out of an ice cave, slaughtering winter wolves left and right. Also, the Time Gate in a cave is hella cool. As for cities, Zhentil Keep (before its destruction) would be a great place to visit, as would Baldur's Gate and anywhere in the Weastern Heartlands. |
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The Great Drizzt
Learned Scribe
USA
280 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2002 : 05:51:18
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Uuhhhhhh......Wood of Sharp Teeth....*shiver*
Giant evil maze of trees.....*shiver*
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Bragi
Seeker
USA
90 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2002 : 08:57:55
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There are so many places to choose from it makes this question a very difficult one to answer so I've picked a few of them.
Favorite City: Waterdeep
Favorite Country: Halrurra
Favorite Region: The Border Kingdoms
Favorite ancient country: land of the Imaskari artificers |
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sabre
Acolyte
Turkey
47 Posts |
Posted - 10 Dec 2002 : 09:54:03
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this a long subject i guess...
i like zhentil keep most...
that city reflects human instincts very best...
it is a mirror for our souls...
all the evil deities that rule there are merciless and ruthless...
i dont like evil but it is a part of nature so we have to see it and
dont act like we dont want it...
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 14 Dec 2002 : 00:35:32
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Favorite city: Waterdeep, Suzail (yes BIG cities!)
Favorite region: North of sea of Fallen stars (Tantras, Cormyr, Sembia)
Favorite lost cities and empire: Myth Drannor in first and just just after Netheril
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Locced
Acolyte
New Zealand
6 Posts |
Posted - 14 Dec 2002 : 11:04:11
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I always kind of liked Arabel, mainly for they way the Royal Wizards of Cormyr regarded it (seceding and rebelling every hundred years) and the Portrayals of its Ruling Lords.
Would like to see more on Aglarond in general and Velprintalar specifically to see what life under the Witch-Queen is like. When shes there that is :) |
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Artalis
Senior Scribe
USA
444 Posts |
Posted - 16 Dec 2002 : 17:19:30
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Favorite City (Current) Waterdeep : The FR version of the City that Never Sleeps. Where anything can be had for a price (usually an astronomical one but what can you do?), and there is always plenty of trouble to get into. Not to mention the close proximity to Undermountain.
Favrorite City- (fallen) Myth Drannor: The dream realized all civilized peoples of Faerun living in harmony together. That is truly something to admire. |
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enchantedgoblin
Acolyte
USA
19 Posts |
Posted - 19 Jan 2003 : 05:41:35
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| Memnon is my favorite city because it is a thief's paradise |
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Deneir
Acolyte
USA
11 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2003 : 03:34:00
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I don't quite recall the name of the city but it's the underdark city of the Drueger. When drizzt passes though on his way to the surface is the only time i have ever heard of it but it sounded pretty sweet from the brief discription in that book.
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Salius Kai
Learned Scribe
USA
217 Posts |
Posted - 20 Jan 2003 : 04:32:18
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This is a tough one. I'm currently torn between two options. Waterdeep, and Luskan. I havn'e the faintest Idea why I like Luskan, mabey its just the way it sounds . |
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Feanor_Karnil
Learned Scribe
USA
132 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2003 : 19:02:41
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| I would say somewhere around IceWind Dale because it's pretty much isolated up there and you don't have to bother with anything. |
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Rellen Amostirren
Acolyte
United Kingdom
26 Posts |
Posted - 21 Jan 2003 : 22:22:15
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I have to say Waterdeep, nothing can quite match the wealth of detail for that city.
Though if the truth be known I do have a fondness for Myth Drannor after its fall. After all Im an adventurer and a glutton for punishment!! 
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Yasraena
Senior Scribe
USA
388 Posts |
Posted - 31 Mar 2003 : 23:04:54
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| Favorite City: I'd have to say Silverymoon because of my characters' ties to Alustriel and the Harpers there. Also because it's the only city in the Realms that has the same mind set as Myth Drannor had - to unite all races in peace and harmony. |
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Targon Moonrise
Learned Scribe
163 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2003 : 00:41:44
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| My favorite place is Shadowdale, my character's hometown. I just loved it since the first time I read "Shadowdale" the first book of the Avatar Series. |
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Mournblade
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Posted - 01 Apr 2003 : 02:16:19
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Silverymoon, and my favourite region is the north. Though I often run campaigns in other regions depending on the flavor I want for an adventure.
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 01 Apr 2003 : 20:42:11
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| I have to add a city: Calimport. I just love its hugeness (eng?) |
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Aust Grimshadow
Acolyte
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - 03 Apr 2003 : 23:16:53
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| Call me cliche but i think Ten Towns is quite an interesting settlement. The place for rogues among rogues. Just the everyday happenings and dilemmas they face gives the collection of towns such character. Kuldahar is also one of my favorites. A giant tree housing hundreds of people lead by druids. Pretty sweet. |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2003 : 05:28:38
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| Where's Kuldahar? I don't believe I've ever heard of it. I guess it wasn't in any novels that I've read. |
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Sadonayerah Odrydin
Learned Scribe
USA
210 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2003 : 06:58:25
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My favs personally are Waterdeep, Everaska, Evermeet, and the Underdark. Though most of my FR characters have never been to Evermeet (I've read some things about it...I have yet to read Evermeet: Island of the Elves though) I still think its a cool place. Most of my characters reside either in Waterdeep or the Underdark. One went to Everaska for a mission but she never lived there. (I think that was Talaylie...I don't remember for sure. I'll have to check her profile again....). Athkatla is all right...I wouldn't choose that one permanently though (my opinion). Suldanesselar is also a nice place too. Its heavily guarded by elven enchantments though...but its a beautiful city none-the-less.   Leave it to me to favor the elven cities and such! lol. Most of these I'd choose mainly because of my characters. For the most part, they either have lived or have been on a mission to these cities. I just kind of attached to some as ideal places for my fanfics. Like Talaylie is mainly positioned in Waterdeep and Everaska. (I think she also goes to Evermeet once or twice...I can't remember that for sure. its been a while since I've worked or even looked at her story).
And I've heard of Kuldahar...but I can't remember what it is exactly.... |
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zemd
Master of Realmslore
France
1103 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2003 : 07:38:55
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Originally posted by Sadonayerah Odrydin
And I've heard of Kuldahar...but I can't remember what it is exactly....
Icewind dale the video game. So guess from where is it close to? |
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Bookwyrm
Great Reader
USA
4740 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2003 : 08:18:40
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Originally posted by zemd
Icewind dale the video game. So guess from where is it close to?
Oo! Oo! I know! Um . . . Calimshan? No? Okay, um, is it in Kara-Tur? Maztica? No, it's in the Moonshaes, right? No? Dang, I give up. |
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Aust Grimshadow
Acolyte
USA
45 Posts |
Posted - 04 Apr 2003 : 15:03:24
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Heh. Actually I believe it is just south of the Spine of the World. Almost embedded into the Spine itself. You can find a picture of it here.
http://guidesarchive.ign.com/guides/13559/images/kuldahar_map_lg.jpg
An entire city embedded into the side of a great oak tree. Not very big, but still cool. |
"Lies engulf the drow in fear and mistrust, refute friendship at the tip of a Lolth blessed sword. The hatred and ambition fostered by these amoral tenets are the doom of my people, a weakness they perceive as strength. The result is a paralyzing existence that the drow call the edge of readiness." -Drizzt Do'Urden |
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