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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 01 Aug 2006 : 22:31:10
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Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
Hello, Eric.
I need of a little information for a character that Iīm creating.
How much will cost a house (simple, but elegant), for a lone gold elf in the Adventurerīs Quarter, in Waterdeep? How it would be, using elvish architeture?
Thanks in advance
Chosen of Moradin
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 13:56:07
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Wow!!
Thanks for the link, Kuje!!! :) |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 16:23:53
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Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
Wow!!
Thanks for the link, Kuje!!! :)
No prob. |
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Bocklin
Learned Scribe
Germany
151 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 18:50:58
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Dear Eric,
I was wondering, since the Savage Tide outline/preview has now been revealed, if you'd be ready to let us know how your conversion notes will look like?
Which places will be used for Sasserine and other locations of the AP?
In advance, thanks a lot for your reply.
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 02 Aug 2006 : 19:01:05
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Originally posted by Bocklin
Dear Eric,
I was wondering, since the Savage Tide outline/preview has now been revealed, if you'd be ready to let us know how your conversion notes will look like?
Which places will be used for Sasserine and other locations of the AP?
In advance, thanks a lot for your reply.
Bocklin
Good question, but my turnover isn't due yet. ;-)
I'm leaning towards Sasserine == Tashluta. Most of the middle third of the AP will go "off map". The last third is in the Abyss and should not require much in the way of conversion. I can guarantee that there will be 0 conversion notes needed for STAP #10. ;-) Plus #10 will include a Realms easter egg, assuming I can sneak it past the editors.
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 04 Aug 2006 : 19:15:54
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Ancient Dragon Kingdoms
I loved this section from the preview online. Can't wait for the book to come out.
In the Dragon History section of DoF, I see mention of three ancient dragon kingdoms: Caesinmalsvir, Darastriverthicha, and Tharkrixghontix.
So from what I can glean, Caesinmalsvir means "Evil Forrest", Darastriverthicha means "Dragon Mountain" (a nod to the old box-set module "Dragon Mountain" perhaps?) and Tharkrixghontix means something to do with ogers (Ogre Spires maybe? I couldn't translate Tharkrix...)
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EytanBernstein
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
704 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2006 : 08:13:04
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Originally posted by Gray Richardson
Ancient Dragon Kingdoms
I loved this section from the preview online. Can't wait for the book to come out.
In the Dragon History section of DoF, I see mention of three ancient dragon kingdoms: Caesinmalsvir, Darastriverthicha, and Tharkrixghontix.
So from what I can glean, Caesinmalsvir means "Evil Forrest", Darastriverthicha means "Dragon Mountain" (a nod to the old box-set module "Dragon Mountain" perhaps?) and Tharkrixghontix means something to do with ogers (Ogre Spires maybe? I couldn't translate Tharkrix...)
Can you share any thoughts about where these kingdoms may have been located back in the day?
I'll let Eric answer your question about that (as this is his forum), but I would like to say that I think you'll find nice bits here and there of Draconic language in the book. So everyone get out your handy Draconic dictionary (I guess the Draconomicon will have to do). |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2006 : 12:46:06
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Originally posted by Gray Richardson
Ancient Dragon Kingdoms
So from what I can glean, Caesinmalsvir means "Evil Forrest", Darastriverthicha means "Dragon Mountain" (a nod to the old box-set module "Dragon Mountain" perhaps?) and Tharkrixghontix means something to do with ogers (Ogre Spires maybe? I couldn't translate Tharkrix...)
Can you share any thoughts about where these kingdoms may have been located back in the day?
Very good translation job. You got the first 2 right. The third one is harder, playing off the ogre word Tharkul and the draconic word Maekrix to mean King of the Ogres.
I don't want to pin down where they were located quite yet. As Ed always says, when you answer some mysteries you should create some new ones.
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Bocklin
Learned Scribe
Germany
151 Posts |
Posted - 05 Aug 2006 : 17:11:33
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Good question, but my turnover isn't due yet. ;-)
I'm leaning towards Sasserine == Tashluta. Most of the middle third of the AP will go "off map". The last third is in the Abyss and should not require much in the way of conversion. I can guarantee that there will be 0 conversion notes needed for STAP #10. ;-) Plus #10 will include a Realms easter egg, assuming I can sneak it past the editors.
--Eric
Thanks for the answer, Eric. I re-read the bit on Tashluta in Serpent Kingdoms and this sounds quite exciting. It could be a lot of fun trying to weave in FR elements in the AP (I am thinking of the church of Talona and Savras).
But it seems that I might end up playing STAP as a player, so I'll have to stick away from Dungeon and your conversion notes in the future... :-(
Thanks again for the answer. I look forward to playing through instalment #10!
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 06 Aug 2006 : 00:02:42
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Originally posted by Bocklin
Thanks for the answer, Eric. I re-read the bit on Tashluta in Serpent Kingdoms and this sounds quite exciting. It could be a lot of fun trying to weave in FR elements in the AP (I am thinking of the church of Talona and Savras).
You might want to reread Major Centers of worship for Talona and Savras in F&A and P&P, respectively.
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Zanan
Senior Scribe
Germany
942 Posts |
Posted - 07 Aug 2006 : 10:48:46
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Vendui!
Reading through that drow Dragon 298 again, I noted the name Zinzerena and remembered that she was mentioned in Demihuman Deities under Lolth. While originally a Greyhawkian deity, she has thus made a short appearance in the FR and I wonder whether her inclusion back then was a way forward for those drow who wanted to escape the clutches of the more stereo-typical drow societies? Obviously, a CN but still somewhat "darkish" deity would suit drow outcasts and renegades better than most human ones, good ones such as Eilistraee, or a straight 180° turn to the female-hating Vhaeraun.
Any chance that we see a return of hers (even though it is Lolth in disguise), as the Silence (which would have counted for Zinzerena priests too) might have increased her ... let's say follower base somewhat? Would surely be quite interesting, especially for the less-religious driven drow places.
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Kiaransalyn
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
762 Posts |
Posted - 07 Aug 2006 : 11:27:20
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Zanan,
Related to your question is a thread I started last year:
http://www.candlekeep.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=4919
I would also be interested if Zinzerena herself returns to the Realms or what Lolth's plans were for that particular aspect of herself. |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 07 Aug 2006 : 13:44:54
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While reading Georges dragon article something struck me as being odd
How has King Imbrar managed to get enough XP to reach 8th level when he hasnt even reached his 16th birthday? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 07 Aug 2006 : 16:56:15
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Originally posted by Dargoth
While reading Georges dragon article something struck me as being odd
How has King Imbrar managed to get enough XP to reach 8th level when he hasnt even reached his 16th birthday?
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Bocklin
Learned Scribe
Germany
151 Posts |
Posted - 07 Aug 2006 : 20:57:59
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Neglectful nannies?
Worse: he is secretely an half-orc. 
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EvilKnight
Learned Scribe
USA
162 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 01:37:17
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Hmm, maybe that is why he hasn't ended up being killed like the others before him. After reading the article, I was suspicious that the Queen Regent was arranging deaths of young kings to maintain her status...
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Kiaransalyn
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 08:35:38
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Originally posted by DargothHow has King Imbrar managed to get enough XP to reach 8th level when he hasnt even reached his 16th birthday?
And there I was thinking that not getting a bicycle until my 13th birthday was a tough childhood. |
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 14:32:20
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Originally posted by Dargoth
While reading Georges dragon article something struck me as being odd
How has King Imbrar managed to get enough XP to reach 8th level when he hasnt even reached his 16th birthday?
Relentless training in hopes of keeping him alive until his 16th birthday. He probably received a shortsword for his 3rd birthday and a longsword for his 5th birthday.
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Faraer
Great Reader
3308 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 14:56:53
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| How about 'he's a precocious hero'? |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 15:15:39
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| IIRC, in the 2nd edition Waterdeep box, there is an aprentice of Khelben that is a little boy (I donīt remember exactly the age), with some spells developed by him... |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 16:11:08
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Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
IIRC, in the 2nd edition Waterdeep box, there is an aprentice of Khelben that is a little boy (I donīt remember exactly the age), with some spells developed by him...
Gemidan. He was 6 or 8, at the time. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 16:21:58
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
IIRC, in the 2nd edition Waterdeep box, there is an aprentice of Khelben that is a little boy (I donīt remember exactly the age), with some spells developed by him...
Gemidan. He was 6 or 8, at the time.
Yeap. And Wizard 5. With 2 or 3 variations of Magic Missile developed, if my memory still serve me. 
Maybe he and King Imbrar adventures together... |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
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Posted - 08 Aug 2006 : 16:40:24
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| Thanks, Sage. I knew that something was wrong, but I donīt was remembering what... |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2006 : 21:54:06
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Hi Eric,
Here's a good one for you, as your answer might sway me (and perhaps many others) in giving a shot to 'Red Hand of Doom'... Here it goes:
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Today, 12:41 PM
Richard Baker
Member Join Date: Jun 2003
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Boy, that's a tough one. Red Hand of Doom wasn't a FR sourcebook, despite the fact that it closely parallels the Channath Vale... I'm not sure whether we should have included it or not. In any event, I didn't work on Dragons of Faerun, so I didn't have to make the call on that. Maybe Eric can shed some more light on the topic.
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Originally Posted by Bocklin
Dear Eytan, Dear Eric, Dear Rich,
I have received "Dragons Faerûn" just yesterday and am so far immensely enjoying the book. That's really first quality FR material!
I tried to look for any passing reference to a "Tiamat-worshipping horde of hobgoblins in the Channath vale", but have not seen anything along those lines so far. If I have not missed it, then I wanted to ask the following.
I know that RHoD is core, but was wondering if you'd plan to nevertheless refer to the events therein in any direct or indirect way in a future FR product. After all, it's a FR region that is "hosting" the plot!
In advance, thanks for your answer.
Bocklin
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ericlboyd
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
2067 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2006 : 01:42:25
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Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
Hi Eric,
Here's a good one for you, as your answer might sway me (and perhaps many others) in giving a shot to 'Red Hand of Doom'... Here it goes:
Answered on WoTC thread.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2006 : 01:50:59
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Originally posted by ericlboyd
quote:
Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
Hi Eric,
Here's a good one for you, as your answer might sway me (and perhaps many others) in giving a shot to 'Red Hand of Doom'... Here it goes:
Answered on WoTC thread.
--Eric
Since some of us are not active over there, could someone provide either a link or a quote from the appropriate WotC thread? |
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Zanan
Senior Scribe
Germany
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Posted - 15 Aug 2006 : 10:29:26
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No info on Zinzerena available just yet? 
(Posting of 07 Aug 2006 : 10:48:46 on page 19) |
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Lawless
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 18 Aug 2006 : 14:25:52
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| Is there anything in the works to explore and/or go into detail of Chondalwood? |
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