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EltonRobb
Learned Scribe
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 Posted - 27 Aug 2025 : 18:13:25
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Yes, I know that the Moonshaes in Ed's Realms are different than the official Moonshaes.
Back to the Moonshaes. Has anyone ran a campaign in the Moonshaes? I know it's based off of Arthurian Britain. I was wondering because I'd like to set a campaign there. And they are big, actually. I think they are as big as the British Isles put together.
But I'm either setting a campaign in Waterdeep or the Moonshaes, and I was in love with the Moonshaes since I first read Darkwalker on Moonshae by Douglas Niles. And yes, I read all three novels. I think Darkwell is the only one I don't have.
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Ayrik
Great Reader
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Azar
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 27 Aug 2025 : 20:36:49
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Originally posted by EltonRobb
DISCLAIMER:
Yes, I know that the Moonshaes in Ed's Realms are different than the official Moonshaes.
That was an unnecessary disclaimer; not all of us are disciples of Ed Greenwood nor is any setting/gaming philosophy a requisite of posting on Candlekeep. |
Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.
Earth names in the Realms are more common than you may think. |
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EltonRobb
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 27 Aug 2025 : 21:20:51
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Originally posted by Azar
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Originally posted by EltonRobb
DISCLAIMER:
Yes, I know that the Moonshaes in Ed's Realms are different than the official Moonshaes.
That was an unnecessary disclaimer; not all of us are disciples of Ed Greenwood nor is any setting/gaming philosophy a requisite of posting on Candlekeep.
Just covering my bases.
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Originally posted by Ayrik
The FR Wiki cites some sourcebooks, many articles, and numerous web supplements.
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Moonshae_Isles
I don't particularly like the Moonshaes (I'm more of a Moonsea man, y'see) so I don't know if there's many adventures specific to the region. But it was quite popular for a time so I'd be surprised if nobody's done it.
I have played Arthurian campaigns. Largely based on the 2E Historical Campaign HR3: Celts Campaign Sourcebook and on the Arthurian Mythos from the original 1E Deities & Demigods.
https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Celts_Campaign_Sourcebook
And I've seen a lot of homebrews seem to invariably focus almost exclusively on Arthurian versions of cavaliers and paladins.
https://duckduckgo.com/?q=ad%26d+arthurian+campaign
https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDHomebrew/comments/150u4jm/king_arthur_setting_guide/
I've met a few people over the years who were avidly passionate (even fanatical) about King Arthur, Celtic culture, etc. But, to be honest, I've seen them all dabble in D&D then move on to other RPGs which are far more dedicated to replicating or emulating Arthurian settings.
Yeah, I know about that last part. I have a copy of King Arthur Pendragon, 4th Edition. I also picked up a copy of Historical Reference: the Celts. I also picked up a book on Celt History, and GURPS: Celtic Myth.
I'll check your resources, Ayrik. Niles' Moonshaes were meant to be a separate world built by TSR UK, but that was canned and were moved to the Forgotten Realms if I remember my history correctly.
My aim is to make the Moonshaes come alive for my players. So I might be using FR2 Moonshae and some aspects from GURPS: Celtic Myth to bring it more to life. |
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Azar
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 27 Aug 2025 : 22:29:46
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Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.
Earth names in the Realms are more common than you may think. |
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Scots Dragon
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 27 Aug 2025 : 23:44:48
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Originally posted by Azar
Would Sidhe "work" in The Realms? If so, would they be a type of elf or would they be superficially similar to (yet ultimately distinct from) Corellon's creations?
I mean, fey is a creature type in most editions of Dungeons & Dragons, covering everything from pixies to satyrs to nymphs. Titania is in Monster Mythology, and she's mentioned as an ally of Corellon in Demihuman Deities. It's not exactly a stretch worthy of Mr. Fantastic to consider them a similar and related but not identical set of entities stemming from a potential common ancestor. |
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Dalor Darden
Great Reader
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Posted - 28 Aug 2025 : 00:53:44
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If you are planning an AD&D campaign, you could pull directly from the Deities and Demigods book for inspiration...using the Celtic Gods there to "mesh" with Forgotten Realms deities "as they are seen in the Moonshaes" even being differently then they are seen elsewhere. Jannath/Chauntea is already different in the Moonshaes than elsewhere...so it isn't a stretch to have different aspects on the Isles than they are seen as in the rest of Faerun.
Even for the Northmen this could hold true if you really wanted to delve deep into some changes...making their gods closer to barbaric aspects of already established gods in Faerun. Tyr is already in the Forgotten Realms...so it isn't out of possibility that other gods of Faerun might be known as Donar(Talos) or Grimnir(Odin = Azuth?) and so on. |
The Old Grey Box and AD&D for me! |
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Azar
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 28 Aug 2025 : 01:00:16
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Originally posted by Scots Dragon
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Originally posted by Azar
Would Sidhe "work" in The Realms? If so, would they be a type of elf or would they be superficially similar to (yet ultimately distinct from) Corellon's creations?
I mean, fey is a creature type in most editions of Dungeons & Dragons, covering everything from pixies to satyrs to nymphs. Titania is in Monster Mythology, and she's mentioned as an ally of Corellon in Demihuman Deities. It's not exactly a stretch worthy of Mr. Fantastic to consider them a similar and related but not identical set of entities stemming from a potential common ancestor.
A degree of separation has its appeal. Not everything need be connected; sometimes, a coincidence is merely a coincidence. |
Stand with anybody that stands right. Stand with him while he is right and part with him when he goes wrong.
Earth names in the Realms are more common than you may think. |
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EltonRobb
Learned Scribe
USA
227 Posts |
Posted - 28 Aug 2025 : 02:05:12
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
If you are planning an AD&D campaign, you could pull directly from the Deities and Demigods book for inspiration...using the Celtic Gods there to "mesh" with Forgotten Realms deities "as they are seen in the Moonshaes" even being differently then they are seen elsewhere. Jannath/Chauntea is already different in the Moonshaes than elsewhere...so it isn't a stretch to have different aspects on the Isles than they are seen as in the rest of Faerun.
Even for the Northmen this could hold true if you really wanted to delve deep into some changes...making their gods closer to barbaric aspects of already established gods in Faerun. Tyr is already in the Forgotten Realms...so it isn't out of possibility that other gods of Faerun might be known as Donar(Talos) or Grimnir(Odin = Azuth?) and so on.
Yeah. The Earthmother is primarily an aspect of Chauntea. I'm not planning a AD&D campaign, though. I'm planning a D&D 3e game. Why? It's a surprise. |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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Posted - 28 Aug 2025 : 12:48:37
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Originally posted by Dalor Darden
Even for the Northmen this could hold true if you really wanted to delve deep into some changes...making their gods closer to barbaric aspects of already established gods in Faerun. Tyr is already in the Forgotten Realms...so it isn't out of possibility that other gods of Faerun might be known as Donar(Talos) or Grimnir(Odin = Azuth?) and so on.
Shameless plug
Or just pick up this "pay what you want" ... so a nickel is fine... The Metahel Pantheon of Anchorome. Completely fit to realmslore making one wonder... are they Faerunian gods? Norse Gods? Something else? Were Sifya and Valigar (aka Sif and Loki .. or is it really the Red Knight and Valigan Thirdborn?) really the brains behind Rak Nir Ruik as a means to entrap their enemies?
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/363274/The-Metahel-Pantheon-of-Anchorome |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
Phillip aka Sleyvas |
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TomCosta
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
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Posted - 28 Aug 2025 : 20:24:19
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| I know you're playing 3E, but for 5E Eric Menge and Baldman Games have put out a 5e era Moonshaes guide and slew of Moonshaes adventures (several interconnected series actually) on DM's Guild you could probably respec. |
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