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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
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 Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 06:10:11
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Ok, fellow sages, since I trust your opinions when it comes to FR, I was wondering if you could help me out with something.
I want to get a tattoo (my fourth) with something of the Realms. I want to get something that is somewhat elven, some what Realmsian, and of course, cool.
Currently, all my tattoos are from gaming, so anything really goes. Just not anything too crazy... like no full portraits of Drizzt.. 
And no giant space hamsters, either!
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 06:20:03
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Um...a moonblade? Holy symbol of Corellon? |
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Garen Thal
Master of Realmslore
USA
1105 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 06:37:25
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| Go with something simple: like your first initial (or initials, or the initials of your favorite character) in Espruar runes. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 06:40:56
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
And no giant space hamsters, either!
C-Fb
But there is no beast more noble than the majestic Giant Space Hamster!   
As for the something elven and Realms-ish... How about the sigil for an elven mage, or the heraldry for one of the elvish houses? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 06:52:34
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
And no giant space hamsters, either!
C-Fb
But there is no beast more noble than the majestic Giant Space Hamster!
As for the something elven and Realms-ish... How about the sigil for an elven mage, or the heraldry for one of the elvish houses?
Following on from that, why not take a look at the old sigil and heraldly cards that came with the FR 2e boxed set. There's plenty of runes, flags, symbols and mages sigils on them... you might find one to your liking.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 07:10:43
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| The Moonstar symbol? |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 07:32:44
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Or the Zents one.... The symbol of the Red Wizards is cool too. And if you want to attract women try with the Mielikki one, there is no woman who can resist the charm of an unicorn... But I don't know what Kianna would think of that  |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
United Kingdom
2080 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 09:50:04
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| Where are you thinking of having the tattoo done? I only have one tattoo at the moment but a few years ago often thought of having the symbol of Cyric on the top of my left arm. I felt it to be a good symbol for a tattoo as well as generally looking quite good for those not in the know. |
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Lord Rad
Great Reader
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2080 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 09:51:11
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
Currently, all my tattoos are from gaming, so anything really goes. Just not anything too crazy... like no full portraits of Drizzt..
What are the other gaming-related tattoos you have? if you don't mind me asking? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 10:49:20
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quote:
Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
I want to get something that is somewhat elven, some what Realmsian, and of course, cool.
Maybe you could bug Steven to provide you with some kind of eloquent elven phrase... perhaps something that was left over from his work on Cormanthyr .
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 15:49:57
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quote:
Originally posted by Lord Rad
Where are you thinking of having the tattoo done? I only have one tattoo at the moment but a few years ago often thought of having the symbol of Cyric on the top of my left arm. I felt it to be a good symbol for a tattoo as well as generally looking quite good for those not in the know.
I too tought of Cyric's one, but, a bit scary in my opinion. You can always tatoo Eilistraee's simbol |
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"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 16:20:30
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No space hamsters and no unicorns. :)
I thought a miniature version of Drizzt's swords would be neat. Alas, I was shot down.
I myself am going for the SpellJammer symbol next time I visit the tat place. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 16:34:01
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| HA! All I can think of when I hear Giff is that darn rhino with the gum from 2E MM. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 19:52:11
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I think I will be getting the Baenre tattoo from the Drow of the Underdark book on my back. That way I am always representing Drow! :) Actually, I still have to think on it... thank you all for your suggestions, and keep them coming, they have been great!
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Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 20:30:50
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| What about Helm´s symbol? I thinks it looks good. |
If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 20:57:14
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
I think I will be getting the Baenre tattoo from the Drow of the Underdark book on my back. That way I am always representing Drow! :) Actually, I still have to think on it... thank you all for your suggestions, and keep them coming, they have been great!
C-Fb
I really like your idea, I am thinking myself of tatooing a drow house symbol in my arm... which one, where can i find the houses symbols? |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
Sapientia sola libertas est |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 23:00:49
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Originally posted by Thelonius
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
I think I will be getting the Baenre tattoo from the Drow of the Underdark book on my back. That way I am always representing Drow! :) Actually, I still have to think on it... thank you all for your suggestions, and keep them coming, they have been great!
C-Fb
I really like your idea, I am thinking myself of tatooing a drow house symbol in my arm... which one, where can i find the houses symbols?
FOR2 Drow of the Underdark, a 2E book. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 23:06:56
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Also, there are a lot of House Symbols in the Menzoberranzan Box Set - that's where I found Faen Tlabbar's... it wasn't in the Drow of the Underdark book.
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 09 Oct 2005 : 23:17:03
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
Also, there are a lot of House Symbols in the Menzoberranzan Box Set - that's where I found Faen Tlabbar's... it wasn't in the Drow of the Underdark book.
C-Fb
That's right, for some reason, any time I think of House Glyphs and such, I always think of Drow of the Underdark instead of the Menzoberranzan boxed set. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 01:38:47
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quote:
Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
I think I will be getting the Baenre tattoo from the Drow of the Underdark book on my back. That way I am always representing Drow! :) Actually, I still have to think on it... thank you all for your suggestions, and keep them coming, they have been great!
C-Fb
Have you thought about a tattoo based on a symbol or marking used by the Harpers? What about the Moonstars?
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 03:05:51
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A mage's symbol like Elminster's, Khelben's or the Simbul's. In fact, IIRC Vangey has a pretty cool mage's sigil ...
I wonder what Larloch's mage's sigil looks like ...
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 04:28:57
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quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by CrennenFaerieBane
I think I will be getting the Baenre tattoo from the Drow of the Underdark book on my back. That way I am always representing Drow! :) Actually, I still have to think on it... thank you all for your suggestions, and keep them coming, they have been great!
C-Fb
Have you thought about a tattoo based on a symbol or marking used by the Harpers? What about the Moonstars?
I mentioned the Moonstar symbol. The Harper symbol is nice too. He should use one of those. |
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Steven Schend
Forgotten Realms Designer & Author
USA
1715 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 13:46:56
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I've been half-tempted to tattoo Khelben's wizard mark on myself, but I think I'll take a year or two off to think on that. I've been planning other tattoos anyways, and it's actually a good thing for me to think on them for a year or two, just to avoid regrets at such permanent decisions....
SES
Owner of one tattoo he's had for 4 years now....
PS: If we're voting, I'd recommend wizard marks or runes over noble's shields or some of the group badges, as they're less complex and bound to be quicker and less apt to be done wrong. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 14:17:13
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
SES
Owner of one tattoo he's had for 4 years now....
And can we know what the tattoo actually looks like?
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PS: If we're voting, I'd recommend wizard marks or runes over noble's shields or some of the group badges, as they're less complex and bound to be quicker and less apt to be done wrong.
Agreed.
I'm thinking that a tattoo of Elminster's sigil would look "way cool" . Then again, if you're looking for something a little darker... you might want to pay particular attention to the types of sigils and markings that Szass Tam has employed over the years. I'm sure there's one that'll tickle every tattoo lover's fancy...
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Chosen of Bane
Senior Scribe
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 14:37:44
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I have a tattoo of the Invisible Stalker from the 2nd edition monster manual on my forehead...
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Kianna
Learned Scribe
USA
155 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 14:57:42
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HA!
I love how the Invisible Stalker has artist props in the beginning of the 2E mm. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 15:25:19
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Actually, I was planning on getting the picture of Yeenoghu from the first edition MM on my back... he is the happiest Demon Lord ever... just one happy gnoll with a big flail.
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Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 18:33:07
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quote:
Originally posted by Steven Schend
PS: If we're voting, I'd recommend wizard marks or runes over noble's shields or some of the group badges, as they're less complex and bound to be quicker and less apt to be done wrong.
Yeah, but isn't the Moonstar symbol relatively simple? |
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Thelonius
Senior Scribe
Spain
730 Posts |
Posted - 10 Oct 2005 : 20:53:56
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Originally posted by Steven Schend
PS: If we're voting, I'd recommend wizard marks or runes over noble's shields or some of the group badges, as they're less complex and bound to be quicker and less apt to be done wrong.
Yeah, but isn't the Moonstar symbol relatively simple?
I think you really like the moonstars symbol...  |
"If you are to truly understand, then you will need the contrast, not adherence to a single ideal." - Kreia
"I THINK I JUST HAD ANOTHER NEAR-RINCEWIND EXPERIENCE"- Discworld's Death frustrated after Rincewind scapes his grasp... again.
"I am death, come for thee" - Nimbul, from Baldur's Gate I just before being badly spanked
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