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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
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hooper101
Learned Scribe
USA
117 Posts |
 Posted - 17 Nov 2005 : 22:45:47
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| Thanks knight! Always like updates |
Die, die, die ,die, die, why won't you just die you silly dragon! |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
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jameslt0
Seeker
USA
57 Posts |
Posted - 17 Nov 2005 : 23:41:20
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That is weird, no author(s) listed yet.
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 00:08:16
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Hey, maybe Klauth will finally make his stage debut - I hear he has a mean barti....
(Crennen has now been eaten by the Ancient Red Dragon)
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Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31774 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 00:57:10
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And with my additions for Wyrms of the East here at Candlekeep, I've got extra incentive now to keep the articles going until mid-next year. Neato  .
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Hm . . . making the likelihood of regional sourcebooks much less so . . .
Not necessarily.
SK focused on the lesser scaly-folk, but it also detailed several of their more prominent realms. While dragons in the Realms don't actually rule cities, or towns, or kingdoms... they do occupy some rather varied geographical regions. This might be the perfect opportunity for us to learn more about the areas these dragons call kip! 
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 01:03:30
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Originally posted by The Sage
And with my additions for Wyrms of the East here at Candlekeep, I've got extra incentive now to keep the articles going until mid-next year. Neato .
quote:
Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
Hm . . . making the likelihood of regional sourcebooks much less so . . .
Not necessarily.
SK focused on the lesser scaly-folk, but it also detailed several of their more prominent realms. While dragons in the Realms don't actually rule cities, or towns, or kingdoms... they do occupy some rather varied geographical regions. This might be the perfect opportunity for us to learn more about the areas these dragons call kip!
I can think of at least One Kingdom that is ruled by a Dragon. Though he currently does have some problems of his own at the moment. |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 02:14:33
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I hope they do remember to include Shadow Dragons, as they are one of the coolest FR dragon races. That at Mercury Dragons - let's hope they make it in as well.
C-Fb |
Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 05:05:59
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Aghhh another Generic book
I was really hoping that WOTC would make up for the 3 Generic books we got this year with 3 Regional source books in 2006 |
I am the King of Rome, and above grammar
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 05:14:39
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| While I liked them and they are much more than this, I can't help but notice a trend here. Core D&D gets the Book of Vile Darkness and the Book of Exalted Deeds, we get Champions of Ruin and Champions of Valor . . . Core D&D gets the Draconomicon (thus stealing the title of a 2nd edtion FR product), and we get Dragons of Faerun. Makes me wonder if we will end up with "regional" sourcebooks arranged by terrain and climate rather than tradtional geography (Seas of Faerun, Deserts of Faerun, Winterlands of Faerun anyone?) |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 05:25:43
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Originally posted by KnightErrantJR
While I liked them and they are much more than this, I can't help but notice a trend here. Core D&D gets the Book of Vile Darkness and the Book of Exalted Deeds, we get Champions of Ruin and Champions of Valor . . . Core D&D gets the Draconomicon (thus stealing the title of a 2nd edtion FR product), and we get Dragons of Faerun. Makes me wonder if we will end up with "regional" sourcebooks arranged by terrain and climate rather than tradtional geography (Seas of Faerun, Deserts of Faerun, Winterlands of Faerun anyone?)
Probably means where going to get more Serpent kingdoms style books  |
I am the King of Rome, and above grammar
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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Cam Beul
Acolyte
USA
27 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 05:36:28
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| Yeah, I really think that such a publishing would be better utilized as a regional book. But I'll try to stay optimistic. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 05:57:47
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C'mon guys! It's going to be a great product. Think of all the dragons you always wanted more information on. I can think of a bunch offhand already ...
-- George Krashos
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 06:19:04
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Originally posted by George Krashos
C'mon guys! It's going to be a great product. Think of all the dragons you always wanted more information on. I can think of a bunch offhand already ...
-- George Krashos
Ask yourself this George
Would you rather have Dragons of Faerun or a Cold lands Regional source book? |
I am the King of Rome, and above grammar
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
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warlockco
Master of Realmslore
USA
1695 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 06:26:22
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Originally posted by Dargoth
quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
C'mon guys! It's going to be a great product. Think of all the dragons you always wanted more information on. I can think of a bunch offhand already ...
-- George Krashos
Ask yourself this George
Would you rather have Dragons of Faerun or a Cold lands Regional source book?
Can't I have both? And a slice of apple pie to go with it? |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 14:35:15
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I don't know - everyone says the old lore will stay in place until a 3E product comes out - that means I'm not in a super rush to get a new regional sourcebook - but the Dragon book does sound neat, as Dragons play a great role in the Realms in general.
C-Fb |
Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 14:56:24
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| Hey, I'm happy as long as FR is supported (you're talking to someone that has been tracking what is happening in the SW RPG here). I don't want everything to be regional sourcebooks, though a few more would be nice. As far as non-regional topics go, dragons definately are up there on the list. |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 15:08:39
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Exactly!
And if the Wizards give us a book based on the lore presented in the Year of the Rage Dragons books, some good infos related to the Wyrms of the North article, and tempered with good Draconomicon material...
Well, I“ll be a very very happy dwarf!
Chosen of Moradin,
that really like of a well developed dragon, and want to know more about the actual whereabouts of luminars like Garnet, Klauth, and even the Creeping Doom... |
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Chosen of Bane
Senior Scribe
USA
552 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 17:53:30
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I have mixed feelings....
I am always happy to see a new FR sourcebook come out and I am very interested in the Dragons of Faerun.
But...
If I had to choose between this and a regional sourcebook, such as the Coldlands, I would probably choose the regional.
But hey, like Warlocko said....I want both! |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11829 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 19:36:41
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| Actually, if its truly about the dragons of Faerun... not a bunch of new magic items or 5 different dragon hunter prestige classes... this could be some good material. Of course, teh question is, is it the dragon mag articles regathered. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 21:33:29
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Originally posted by warlockco
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Originally posted by Dargoth
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Originally posted by George Krashos
C'mon guys! It's going to be a great product. Think of all the dragons you always wanted more information on. I can think of a bunch offhand already ...
-- George Krashos
Ask yourself this George
Would you rather have Dragons of Faerun or a Cold lands Regional source book?
Can't I have both? And a slice of apple pie to go with it?
Apparently not
Once upon a time it used to be 2 Regional and 2 Generic FR source books each year |
I am the King of Rome, and above grammar
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 18 Nov 2005 : 23:54:02
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Well, at least FR is still being supported... For KEJR and I, SW RPG is a sadness..
C-Fb |
Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2005 : 00:17:10
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| Hey, I was just thinking it would be really cool if we got some history of when dragons ruled Faerūn. Maybe something on their origins. Some details about their empires and their legacy. If we get a little bit of Serpent Kingdoms and Lost Empires-style lore, then I will be greatly pleased with the book! |
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Crennen FaerieBane
Master of Realmslore
USA
1378 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2005 : 00:52:03
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That's what I was hoping for. It also might give us a synopsis of when they were the supreme creator race and when they were used as mounts with Elves in the Crown Wars, etc. I hope it does give us a Serpent Kingdoms kind of feel - but it needs fold out maps.
C-Fb |
Still rockin' the Fey'ri style. |
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Sanishiver
Senior Scribe
USA
476 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2005 : 01:28:33
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Some history on when Dragons rules Faerūn would be an absolute plus.
Maybe they'll plug in some hints as to Dragons on other continents in Faerūn as well?
It'd be cool if they wrote it similar to Lost Empires of Faerūn, but with an emphasis on Dragons and their lore over time. It'd be nice to get more charts on Knowledge Skills as it relates to DC used to unearth or 'know' lore about Dragons (names, hunting grounds, time period they lived in, mate[s], major battles with other races like giants, elves, etc..).
If they can match the look and art layout of the Draconomicon, I'll be very pleased.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2005 : 01:38:41
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Originally posted by Dargoth
Ask yourself this George
Would you rather have Dragons of Faerun or a Cold lands Regional source book?
Well, considering I wouldn't get to write the latter, I'll go for Dragons of Faerūn. There, that's being selfish isn't it!
I'm sure that Cold Lands is on the agenda. Given the amount of fan interest that will be generated by Byers and Salvatore, I reckon it's an absolute dead cert. Question is when.
-- George Krashos
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 19 Nov 2005 : 04:57:25
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| I hope this book gives info on how to create memorable dragon characters. |
"Instead of asking why we sleep, it might make sense to ask why we wake. Perchance we live to dream. From that perspective, the sea of troubles we navigate in the workaday world might be the price we pay for admission to another night in the world of dreams."
--Richard Greene (letter to Time) |
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Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 21 Nov 2005 : 23:36:34
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| One thing I will be interested to see is if WOTC put Bahamut back in the Realms (they didnt include him in the 3ed Dragon pantheon) |
I am the King of Rome, and above grammar
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 22 Nov 2005 : 01:30:55
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How could you have a Realms that features Tiamat so prominently without Bahamut as well? He's got to be included ...
-- George Krashos
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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