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Phantom_Lord
Seeker
Pakistan
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 Posted - 14 Jun 2004 : 18:19:19
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Does anybody know about Artus Grossman and his company of theives in and around Tilverton? I need some info and back ground on them and the man himself, if possible.
Thanks & Kudos
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 14 Jun 2004 : 19:51:01
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He's dead, Jim. 
Tilverton is no more, so it can be assumed that the thieves guild died with it. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 14 Jun 2004 : 20:51:11
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
He's dead, Jim.
Tilverton is no more, so it can be assumed that the thieves guild died with it.
Well, Realms of Shadow did show there is something left to the city yet. Granted, not much, so you're right, that thieves guild definitely is having problems with their operations at this moment. |
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Phantom_Lord
Seeker
Pakistan
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Posted - 15 Jun 2004 : 07:16:00
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I see. Dead.
But what about their past exploits? Any good products that give a write up on 'em? |
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Nephilim
Acolyte
United Kingdom
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Posted - 16 Jun 2004 : 18:02:51
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Volo's Guide to Cormyr mention the 'Rogues of Tilverton'.
"The Rogues are now the only local outlaw band. The organized Zhentarim and Dragon Cult agents have all been slain or driven out. In recent years, the Rogues did face competition from the sinister Fire Knives, but they have reportedly now all left or been destroyed.
The Knives were linked with the fallen god Moander and dwelt in the town sewers. The Rogues inhabit the sewers now, and their group is believed to number over 70 thieves, aided by local merchants. These merchants escape heavy thefts by providing cooperation and information.
The Rogues have been led by the Gross-man family for decades. At present, their leader is the beautiful and wily Lhaerae "the Lithe" Grossman, daughter of the notorious Artur "the Fat Man" (believed deceased). Lhaerae, who possesses incredible dexterity and acting ability played no open part in the Rogues until recently. Instead she used her beauty and wits to infiltrate the local clergy of Gond and then the Cormyrean garrison to gather information for the Rogues — and to gather the occasional gold coin or magical item for herself.
Gahlaerd Mossmere, a researcher of new spells is rumored to aid the Rogues of Tilverton (the local thieves' guild)."
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"Grimwald's Revenge.
The Revenge [an inn] is owned by the Rogues of Tilverton, and it earns them a fairly steady income. They use it for meeting caravan masters willing to bring needed supplies and to take away booty that would be too easily recognized so that it can be sold elsewhere. The Revenge is soundproofed and honeycombed with secret panels and passages, allowing Rogues to easily rob paying guests. Be warned!
The inn is named for the threatened vengeance of the wizard Grimwald on those who transformed an unspecified but beautiful creation of his. The revenge threat was that he would turn his enemies into frogs and seize their worldly goods. The inn's prices are indeed high, and there are a lot of frogs hopping about, but as far as I know there are no known instances of guests disappearing.
The inn is run by a jovial, cosh-carrying thief known as Hasantasser Blood-shoulder. He keeps caged frogs, releasing one to wander whenever the Rogues pull off a major theft. Two frogs with large yellow back-markings have sealed packets of dust of disappearance glued to their bellies for use by Rogues in distress.
My investigations confirm local rumors: All newel and banister knobs in the inn twist off in a certain way to reveal handy storage niches. Each of these holds a dagger, a gar-rote, a black silk face mask and a packet of the vanishing dust used by the Rogues.
The Revenge is connected to the sewers by several concealed ways. I'd hate to be a Purple Dragon attacking the place, and I must confess I was uneasy just staying there as a guest. Stay at Grimwald's Revenge at your own risk."
I hope this is useful.
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 16 Jun 2004 : 18:27:48
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Originally posted by Nephilim
Volo's Guide to Cormyr mention the 'Rogues of Tilverton'.
Good find Nephilim. The above information is found on pages 197 and 202 for those wishing to look it up. |
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Phantom_Lord
Seeker
Pakistan
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Posted - 17 Jun 2004 : 15:26:05
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Good stuff! I'll have to leaf through my copy of that book.
By the by, if anyone has the module of the Alias series, that too I believe has some information on the Guild. Correct me if I'm wrong, I've lost those books somehow.
Laters and thanks! |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2004 : 15:36:27
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Originally posted by Phantom_Lord
By the by, if anyone has the module of the Alias series, that too I believe has some information on the Guild. Correct me if I'm wrong, I've lost those books somehow.
Curse of the Azure Bonds? I believe that's the name of the module and novel. I'm uncertain about the information within as I don't think that's an item I have as a PDF. |
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Phantom_Lord
Seeker
Pakistan
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Posted - 17 Jun 2004 : 19:36:13
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| Yes, Curse of the Azure Bonds. Thats the one. |
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Phantom_Lord
Seeker
Pakistan
92 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2004 : 18:06:37
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| Any info on Artus's daughter? She ends up being mayor of Tilverton (pre-shadovar, obviously). |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2004 : 18:23:21
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Originally posted by Phantom_Lord
Any info on Artus's daughter? She ends up being mayor of Tilverton (pre-shadovar, obviously).
Lhaerae "the Lithe" Grossman is briefly mentioned in Volo's Guide to Cormyr on page 197. What source made her mayor of the town? |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2004 : 18:24:30
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| For the Tilverton fans (Is there a bring back Tilverton fan club?) the city gets a brief mention in the latest WOTSQ novel. |
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Phantom_Lord
Seeker
Pakistan
92 Posts |
Posted - 04 Jul 2004 : 20:39:17
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Originally posted by SiriusBlack
quote:
Originally posted by Phantom_Lord
Any info on Artus's daughter? She ends up being mayor of Tilverton (pre-shadovar, obviously).
Lhaerae "the Lithe" Grossman is briefly mentioned in Volo's Guide to Cormyr on page 197. What source made her mayor of the town?
Good question, I'll get back to you on that one. Which WOTSQ novel? |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jul 2004 : 01:43:32
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Originally posted by Phantom_Lord
Good question, I'll get back to you on that one. Which WOTSQ novel?
The newest one, Annihilation. |
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cpthero2
Great Reader
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