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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
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 Posted - 21 May 2006 : 02:21:28
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The masters of lore and new scribes here at Candlekeep are infinitely more respectful and courteous in my opinion. Although starting out by using WotC forum can make you appreciate Candlekeep all the more.  |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 21 May 2006 : 02:26:28
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Originally posted by Wandering_mage
Although starting out by using WotC forum can make you appreciate Candlekeep all the more.
Isn't this the truth. :) |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 02:56:45
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Originally posted by Wandering_mage
The masters of lore and new scribes here at Candlekeep are infinitely more respectful and courteous in my opinion. Although starting out by using WotC forum can make you appreciate Candlekeep all the more.
Here at Candlekeep, it most certainly is.
Though, I wouldn't say the posters at WotC boards are completely without respect for fellow posters. Certainly, there are a handful who still appreciate lore-filled discussions and respect that some posters may have particular feelings about long-established elements of the Realms.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 03:52:43
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Originally posted by Wandering_mage
The masters of lore and new scribes here at Candlekeep are infinitely more respectful and courteous in my opinion. Although starting out by using WotC forum can make you appreciate Candlekeep all the more.
I agree with both points.
And I think half of the people here followed Kuje from the WotC forums... I know I did.  |
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 21 May 2006 : 04:27:01
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I agree with both points.
And I think half of the people here followed Kuje from the WotC forums... I know I did.
Ha. I'm an old one --- I still think of you and Kuje as new scribes, in some ways. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 04:33:50
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Originally posted by The Sage
As am I and as do I .
Hehe... in fact, all scribes registered after Sep '02 are "new" scribes to me  .
I'm less than a year younger than you. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Arivia
Great Reader
Canada
2965 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 05:11:29
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I guess that means Big Al isn't our only old geezer around here... 
I was 13 when I joined. I'm about as non-old geezery as you can get. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 21 May 2006 : 11:50:05
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I guess that means Big Al isn't our only old geezer around here...
::mutter, grumble::
Thank ye for the kind words, Wandering_mage, 'tis nice to know and although we do have a few problems occassionally, I think we're a reasonably nice bunch Welcome to the library. |
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Zanan
Senior Scribe
Germany
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Posted - 21 May 2006 : 13:50:09
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| BTW, since all the scribes are apparently about, let's talk something Candlekeepish, shall we? Reading Elminster's Daughter I took note of some "monks" mentioned there. Is there a list of current and monks/scribes of times gone by somewhere? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 15:41:08
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Originally posted by Zanan
BTW, since all the scribes are apparently about, let's talk something Candlekeepish, shall we? Reading Elminster's Daughter I took note of some "monks" mentioned there. Is there a list of current and monks/scribes of times gone by somewhere?
If there is, I've never seen it, nor heard any mention of it. But, considering the level of detail Ed has dreamed up, I'm sure he can rattle off an impressive list.
Are you familiar with An Introduction to Candlekeep? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 16:13:12
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Zanan
BTW, since all the scribes are apparently about, let's talk something Candlekeepish, shall we? Reading Elminster's Daughter I took note of some "monks" mentioned there. Is there a list of current and monks/scribes of times gone by somewhere?
If there is, I've never seen it, nor heard any mention of it. But, considering the level of detail Ed has dreamed up, I'm sure he can rattle off an impressive list.
Are you familiar with An Introduction to Candlekeep?
There's no complete list... or rather, nothing ever published officially. Ed's probably got something on this (and it'd likely make a great question for him provided there are no NDAs looming).
There's one or two mentioned in VGttSC as I recall... and in the early chapters of Ed and Elaine's CoS novel during the Candlekeep chapters. There are a few mentions in Ed's '04 replies too.
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 21 May 2006 : 17:24:21
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Here's the stated clerics that can be found at Candlekeep:
Jonril Narod, 5th Cleric, Male Human, NG, Oghma, Leader of the Temple of Oghma in Candlekeep, Dragon #255
Fourth Reader Shaynara Tullastar, 11th Cleric, Female Human, TN, Oghma, Researcher at Candlekeep. Member of the Moonstars, Cloak & Dagger
First Reader Tethtoril, 18th Cleric, Male Human, LG, Mystra, Scribe of Candlekeep. Protected by Mystra, Oghma, and Deneir, Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast
There's a stated stablemaster, fighters, guards, the guardian dragon, and a thief listed in various sourcebools also and they can be found in the NPC tab, fighter tab, the monster tab, and thief tab in my NPC file. Do a find/search for Candlekeep.
Stated wizards are:
Druhzalar, 6th Wizaerd, Male Human, CN, Renegade wizard that worked with the scholars of Candlekeep, Marco Volo: Journey
Phyldia, 7th Wizard,Female Human, CG, A sage at Candlekeep, Dragon #255
Firebeard Elvenhair, 8th Wizard, Male Human, NG, Makes trips up and down the Sword Coast for books to bring to Candlekeep, Dragon #255
Keeper of Tomes Ulraunt, 9th Wizard, Male Human, LN, Head of Candlekeep, Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast |
For some of us, books are as important as almost anything else on earth. What a miracle it is that out of these small, flat, rigid squares of paper unfolds world after world, worlds that sing to you, comfort and quiet and excite you... Books are full of the things that you don't get in real life - wonderful, lyrical language, for instance, right off the bat. - Anne Lamott, Bird by Bird
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Thrasymachus
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 22 May 2006 : 08:28:59
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When did you first find Candlekeep, and how?
Word of mouth from another DM. We were having some minor canon debate, and he quoted this forum. After finally settling on the idea that it really was Ed, and Elaine, and Schend (and it goes on and on) that are clarifing things here. I just settled in, and read scrolls.
How do you use Candlekeep?
I just appreciatte the lore for the sake of the lore. I'll read up on people/places/things I have no intention of ever DMing in just to have it in my back pocket.
When there is something I am looking for, I can pop in a search, and often get back some real winners.
How is Candlekeep different from other, similar sites? (Yes, rants against the Boards That Shall Not Be Named are allowed)
Ahh, well I wandered a bit, and I did really try "The Boards that Shall Not Be Named". Simply put what I found here at Candlekeep is...
(a) Scroll titles that make sense. Scrolls that stay on topic by and large.
(b) The actual lore often referanced (Example: pg 35 of FRCS). That's really cool. It seems a certain amount of care is put into clarifying Interpetation vs Source.
(c) Everyone is very nice. Even when junior scribe goofs a Realms fact (flicks eyes to own post count ), there isn't a race to "pile on the acolyte". Just a "Here's the correction".
Even differing opinions about topics that are often considered tabboo, do not spiral into sulfer spewing hellballs that I have ever seen. Low forum drama.
They even welcome you when you sign up. I was dumbfounded that Alaundo  actually greets everyone. That was so neato. |
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
5695 Posts |
Posted - 22 May 2006 : 20:27:28
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Well met, Thrasymachus
Thank ye for the feedback and for the kind words. 'tis greatly appreciated and at least we're doing some things right some of the time
I hope ye continue to enjoy thy stay at Candlekeep and learn much knowledge and Realmslore herein. |
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Cyric-The-Insane
Seeker
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Posted - 25 May 2006 : 18:34:16
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If you have a question about the realms then short of Ed himself none can better answer it then the people on this forum.
I trust nobody but this forum with my questions about where or what is going on in Faerun. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2006 : 01:12:36
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Thanks for that Cyric-The-Insane. It's certainly appreciated.
It's comments like that, that let the Candlekeep staff know we're doing our jobs right in order to provide the most worthwhile site for quality Realmslore discussion on the web.
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"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
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Wandering_mage
Senior Scribe
688 Posts |
Posted - 26 May 2006 : 20:47:43
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| I second that Cyric! Well said! |
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