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ericlboyd
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 Posted - 25 Jul 2006 : 17:21:08
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Excellent article, Mr. Krashos, and coincidentially just in time for my campaign set near Impiltur. I have one question I hope you can help me with that I don't think has been covered. Why are Impultur's rulers so isolationist? The FRCS notes that they did nothing for Damara when she was invaded by Vassa. Are they doing anything to bolster Uthmere's defenses against the Rotting Man?
The isolationism is a cultural response to the recurring internal threat of infiltration by demons. Although Impiltur's rulers are generally good and noble (worshiping the Triad), they must constantly guard against internal threats to the kingdom's peace and security. As such, the nation has no time for "foreign adventures".
To put it another way, Impiltur views its ongoing situation as equivalent to a large hostile army massed on its borders. (Although there is a significant threat from the Giantspires, the "hostile army" is actually massed within the country's borders in fiendcysts buried throughout the land.) As such, the rulers think first and foremost about protecting their own people against invasion, forcing their isolationist pose.
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 25 Jul 2006 : 17:53:37
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| But they could, IMO, give some good advices to the lord of Uthmere, about to create and mantain a knighthood order to protect uth interests, and defend the city against the blackspawned |
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Dhomal
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Posted - 25 Jul 2006 : 18:02:44
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Yes, Chosen - I defineately see that the could do that. However - I think that 1) They would have to be asked - or be in a social situation where the topic came up. I dont see them as "Hey - lets send someone over that way and tell 'em how to protect themselves" Also 2) While they are (rightly!) isolationist - this is of course - the broad definition. Could they send a few (as in - less than 20) soldiers/advisors - yes. Could Adventuring types be interested in going - or even asked to go? Sure. Its just that any large-scale assistance is out of the question. Heck - I'm not sure I'd want to give up any soldiers if the enemy was already within my borders!
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Kes_Alanadel
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 25 Jul 2006 : 18:50:17
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Greetings George,
Your article was the first thing I read in the magazine, and I enjoyed it very much. It was very well written, gave enough history to explain the current mindsets of the Regent-Queen and the Lords, yet left enough open that a DM can 'rearrange' as needed. Nicely done, and makes me want to hear more about this "Forgotten Kingdom". The timeline is, as someone else stated, "the icing on the cake", as it helps to mesh what happened in Impiltur, with what was going on elsewhere at the same time.
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 25 Jul 2006 : 18:57:30
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Dhomal, that is exactly my idea about this, too! Maybe, if asked, they send one or two advisors to help lord Uthlain to develop a better defense in Uthmere (what have many advantages to Impiltur, due to the fact that there is many old Narfell ruins in the Great Dale  .
And one knighood order in Uthmere will be a great delight to my player aasimar fighter/warmage  |
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RodOdom
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 25 Jul 2006 : 21:45:57
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 26 Jul 2006 : 01:21:24
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In addition to Eric's cogent observations I can only add that prior to the break-up of Impiltur in 926 DR, when the Paladin-Kings of the Elethlim Dynasty ruled, Impiltur was much more pro-active in the region being a bastion of civilization (remember, no Vaasa and Damara at this time) and having a strong leadership prepared to "lead the way" in the fight against the fiends. That's why we get events like "The Scouring" and "The Harrowing of Nord".
With the re-establishment of the realm in 1097 DR, King Imphras "the Great" continues this theme, evidenced by his participation in the Theskian battles against Thay. It's only when Imbrar is lost that Impiltur begins to move toward insularity. Their rulers from this time are plagued by problems (Imphras II's madness, Lashilmbrar's paranoia, Rilimbrar's self-doubt and Sambryl's hamstrung ruling system) so Impiltur can't project itself as a regional power because such direction and leadership is lacking.
With the coronation of Imbrar II however, this is all likely to change. On the Paizo boards I described him as something of an "Alexander the Great" figure, poised for many things, and I definitely see him bringing the kingdom out of its isolationism - if given the chance.
As for Uthmere, it was originally founded as a feifdom of Impiltur and has been claimed as part of that kingdom's territory for centuries. After the Kingless Years, it retained its independence, despite the overtures of Imphras "the Great", and values its independent status highly. Whilst they would welcome alliances and treaties with realms such as Impiltur, they would be unlikely to request direct aid - fearing that this would be the first step in their absorption and annexation by the "big boys".
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RodOdom
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Posted - 26 Jul 2006 : 02:38:41
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I really look forward to seeing where Imbrar II will lead his kingdom, and how the rest of the Realms will respond!
Ed Greenwood's article on Uthmere made me wonder if Lord Uthlain would seek help from Lyrabar. Not only have the Great Dale druids frustrated his goal of making his city a center for trade, he's trying to keep it out of the hands of the conniving Shadowmasters. Add to that the Rotting Man and a goddess who loves to wipe out entire cities with plagues and you have a fairly over-worked guy. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 01:34:54
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Originally posted by George Krashos
With the coronation of Imbrar II however, this is all likely to change. On the Paizo boards I described him as something of an "Alexander the Great" figure, poised for many things, and I definitely see him bringing the kingdom out of its isolationism - if given the chance.
I was thinking about this today, and I have to ask something out of curiosity. Shouldn't this person actually prove himself before being described as an "Alexander the Great" figure? Potential is fine, but it's what a person actually does that matters.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 02:19:29
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As someone who's studied the Classics, I sometimes forget that Alexander is looked at in terms of his achievements at their zenith. No, I'm talking more about the eager, confident, war-hardened Alexander about a day before he marched off for Persia. So yes, I'm talking about an Alexander-type attitude, not in terms of achievements. Imbrar II is not only a warrior, but a keen student of history. He knows just how big Impiltur got in its glory days and the major military expeditions undertaken by previous monarchs. All I can say is that he's likely to glance west to Tsurlagol pretty swiftly and possibly assert Impiltur's ancient claims on Procampur also. The Great Dale beckons also, especially with the recent defeat of the Rotting Man and the weakening of the Circle of Leth. Uthmere is definitely in his sights.
But first, there is the pesky matter of those hobgoblins. Good thing he's on good terms with Gareth Dragonsbane of Damara.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 02:25:03
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Originally posted by George Krashos
As someone who's studied the Classics, I sometimes forget that Alexander is looked at in terms of his achievements at their zenith. No, I'm talking more about the eager, confident, war-hardened Alexander about a day before he marched off for Persia. So yes, I'm talking about an Alexander-type attitude, not in terms of achievements. Imbrar II is not only a warrior, but a keen student of history. He knows just how big Impiltur got in its glory days and the major military expeditions undertaken by previous monarchs. All I can say is that he's likely to glance west to Tsurlagol pretty swiftly and possibly assert Impiltur's ancient claims on Procampur also. The Great Dale beckons also, especially with the recent defeat of the Rotting Man and the weakening of the Circle of Leth. Uthmere is definitely in his sights.
But first, there is the pesky matter of those hobgoblins. Good thing he's on good terms with Gareth Dragonsbane of Damara.
-- George Krashos
Honestly, he doesn't sound like someone I feel like cheering for. It's perfectly natural to be power-hungry, but that doesn't mean I have to root for others who have that quality.
I've studied the classics too, I just wanted you to clarify what you meant. Thank you for the information--I look forward to reading your article.
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Reefy
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 03:01:58
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The Great Dale beckons also, especially with the recent defeat of the Rotting Man and the weakening of the Circle of Leth. Uthmere is definitely in his sights.
Just out of interest what happened to the Rotting Man and where is this detailed? I'm guessing it was probably a novel that I've not read, though I'll be honest and admit my Unapproachable East knowledge isn't too sharp currently.
And at some point I hope to get hold of the article, though quite when that will be is anybody's guess currently. |
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Kuje
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 03:06:33
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Originally posted by George Krashos
The Great Dale beckons also, especially with the recent defeat of the Rotting Man and the weakening of the Circle of Leth. Uthmere is definitely in his sights.
Just out of interest what happened to the Rotting Man and where is this detailed? I'm guessing it was probably a novel that I've not read, though I'll be honest and admit my Unapproachable East knowledge isn't too sharp currently.
And at some point I hope to get hold of the article, though quite when that will be is anybody's guess currently.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 03:30:58
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Honestly, he doesn't sound like someone I feel like cheering for. It's perfectly natural to be power-hungry, but that doesn't mean I have to root for others who have that quality.
I've studied the classics too, I just wanted you to clarify what you meant. Thank you for the information--I look forward to reading your article.
*raises her glass* To mean-spiritedness! Here's hoping Imbrar fails utterly.
Hey Lyrna!
Oh, he doesn't want you to cheer for him (and I don't want you too either). Just think: a young king, dedicated to his faith, a student of history - he's not going to sit on his hands and warm the throne. He's going to make something more of his kingdom.
I don't think he'll fail utterly, but I'm not sure he'll achieve all of his goals.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 03:37:04
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Hey Lyrna!
Oh, he doesn't want you to cheer for him (and I don't want you too either). Just think: a young king, dedicated to his faith, a student of history - he's not going to sit on his hands and warm the throne. He's going to make something more of his kingdom.
I don't think he'll fail utterly, but I'm not sure he'll achieve all of his goals.
-- George Krashos
*grins* Ah, thank you for your own perspective on the situation. It all makes sense, I think--and like I said, I'll be reading your article.
Regarding the Rotting Man, though...it's been awhile since I read Lady of Poison, but isn't the Rotting Man's current status "down, but not out"? I could have sworn he wasn't dead, so the Great Dale might not be such "easy pickings", so to speak.
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George Krashos
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 04:51:26
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 Exactly. The Rotting Man is still around, somewhere - well, likely his "essence" is. He's just looking for a new vessel I would think. Of course, with him gone from Dun Tharos, who knows what other groups have snuck in to tap into its supreme evilness? Some of them may even have stumbled across its most ancient of secrets ...
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 27 Jul 2006 : 14:02:42
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Yes, as they said, "the curiosity killed the cat"... and the dwarf, too. My Lady of Poison will arrive only next week, but I already know what will happen in the book.  
Sad, sad, but not the end of the world. After all, I don´t know how this happens.
And it´s better that the king Imbrar II think twice before he mess with the freedom of the daleans. There is a group of good adventurers there, capable of great sacrifices for the people of the Dale (well, actually, they have power only to stop a little score of goblins, but give time to them... they will change the East, I say... ) |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 01:22:24
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Sorry, I didn't mean to spoil anyone. As for Imbrar...he definitely strikes me as quite naive. Or very devious. What is he going to say to the cities that he would like to conquer annex? And how does he expect them to feel about their subjugation his "protection"?
Is this going to be the type of case where Imbrar will spout off nonsense about how he is "taking these places under his wing for their own good"? And if these places want nothing to do with him, is he actually going to rally up his armies and "get imperial"?
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KnightErrantJR
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 01:28:32
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Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Sorry, I didn't mean to spoil anyone. As for Imbrar...he definitely strikes me as quite naive. Or very devious. What is he going to say to the cities that he would like to conquer annex? And how does he expect them to feel about their subjugation his "protection"?
Is this going to be the type of case where Imbrar will spout off nonsense about how he is "taking these places under his wing for their own good"? And if these places want nothing to do with him, is he actually going to rally up his armies and "get imperial"?
I don't know, Azoun seemed to have some similar thoughts about the Dalelands from time to time, but never sent the Purple Dragons marching in wholesale. Didn't mean he didn't have spies all over the place and take every oppourtunity to say "hey, you know, it would be easier to let us protect you," which is pretty much what happened to Tilverton. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 01:30:27
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I don't know, Azoun seemed to have some similar thoughts about the Dalelands from time to time, but never sent the Purple Dragons marching in wholesale. Didn't mean he didn't have spies all over the place and take every oppourtunity to say "hey, you know, it would be easier to let us protect you," which is pretty much what happened to Tilverton.
Yup, I know all about that.
But come on, this Imbrar seems to be eyeing the the map north, south, east and west with salivating hunger. The fact that he's being comparing to Alexander the Great doesn't improve my opinion any, either (Alex wasn't called "Great" because he was a nice guy).
Don't get me wrong, though, I'm finding all of this quite interesting.
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 02:37:02
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You have to understand that in its heyday, Impiltur did control the lands west and east. In the time of King Meldath "the Mighty" of the Mirandor Dynasty they controlled all of the Dragonshoulder (the area west of the Gray Forest and south of the Earthfasts) and even made some incursions into the Vast.
Later in Impiltur's history, during the time of King Bellodar I, "the Conqueror", of the Durlarven Dynasty, Uthmere (founded and settled by Impiltur some 40 years earlier) organised the "Great March" east into the woodlands of Lethyr, demading the fealty of the human settlers there and ending up on the plains of Ashanath, claiming this territory also. The expedition he sent across Lake Ashane was never seen again. Of course, Impiltur didn't hold onto this territory for that long - later, weaker kings coupled with the fact that these lands were real frontier territory meant that they drifted out of Impilturian influence within a generation or two.
But the bottomline is that Imbrar II has seen the old maps of his predecessors and seen how powerful and 'great' Impiltur was. Is he wrong to exercise his ambitions? Maybe, maybe not. Only time will tell.
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 02:47:04
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You have to understand that in its heyday, Impiltur did control the lands west and east. In the time of King Meldath "the Mighty" of the Mirandor Dynasty they controlled all of the Dragonshoulder (the area west of the Gray Forest and south of the Earthfasts) and even made some incursions into the Vast.
Later in Impiltur's history, during the time of King Bellodar I, "the Conqueror", of the Durlarven Dynasty, Uthmere (founded and settled by Impiltur some 40 years earlier) organised the "Great March" east into the woodlands of Lethyr, demading the fealty of the human settlers there and ending up on the plains of Ashanath, claiming this territory also. The expedition he sent across Lake Ashane was never seen again. Of course, Impiltur didn't hold onto this territory for that long - later, weaker kings coupled with the fact that these lands were real frontier territory meant that they drifted out of Impilturian influence within a generation or two.
But the bottomline is that Imbrar II has seen the old maps of his predecessors and seen how powerful and 'great' Impiltur was. Is he wrong to exercise his ambitions? Maybe, maybe not. Only time will tell.
It's not a matter of him being right or wrong (IMO), so much as a matter of him being incredibly naive. I may be wrong here, but I'm getting the distinct impression that his view on the matter is VERY starry-eyed (and the fact that he is young only adds to this). It's as if he thinks all these people who have been independent for so long will be willing to come into his embrace. As a cold-hearted, rational person (and as someone with modern American values) I just can't respect this.
As for Impiltur once having controlled some of these places...well, a lot of places in the real world were once controlled by something else (look where I'm from! look where you're from!), and wouldn't want to go back to the old days just because some starry-eyed twerp thought it would be so romantic if his country became "great" again because of it.
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Reefy
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 18:05:10
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 18:24:49
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Kuje, George, Rino - thanks for the Rotting Man info. It's nice to try and stay on top of current events.
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Chosen of Moradin
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Posted - 28 Jul 2006 : 18:45:22
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Kuje, George, Rino - thanks for the Rotting Man info. It's nice to try and stay on top of current events.
No problem. Cordell is also writing a future novel about one of the NPC's from Lady of Poison. :)
Good to know about this. Thanks for the info, Kuje! |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
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Posted - 29 Jul 2006 : 02:33:48
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Kuje, George, Rino - thanks for the Rotting Man info. It's nice to try and stay on top of current events.
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Gray Richardson
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Posted - 29 Jul 2006 : 04:43:28
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I just got this issue of Dragon hot off the stands today at my friendly local gaming store. George's article was the first thing I flipped to and devoured hungrily, eschewing lunch. It was a feast for the mind indeed. Great writing! Great art! Awesome timeline. It so satisfyingly fills a great big gap in Realmslore. My imagination truly sparked. Now I want to take my players to explore Impiltur when they get back from the Elemental Plane of Earth.
What a swell article, George! The best article this issue. Heck, the best article out of the past few issues! I am taking pen to paper today to write Paizo and tell them how great it was and hope to see more like that from you.
The article put a big smile on my face and a spring in my step. It really made my day. And it will probably inspire sweet dreams of Impiltur tonight as well (though I hope not nightmares about necromancers and demoncysts). Well done George, well done! |
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George Krashos
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Posted - 29 Jul 2006 : 05:49:21
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Thanks very much Gray.
I must say that I had the members at C-Keep and all the lorelords of the Realms (like Eric and Tom) in mind when I wrote it. It's what I consider to be an "old-fashioned" FR Dragon article, and intentionally so.
Now that it's hitting news stands, I'm waiting for the inevitable anti-FR backlash and the 'useless article for me' responses. Who cares! It got published! And feedback has been overwhelmingly positive so far - FR fan and non-FR fan alike.
Hopefully this will open the door for more such articles. Never fear, I'll be trying to submit them.
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Alaundo
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Posted - 29 Jul 2006 : 10:49:57
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I just got this issue of Dragon hot off the stands today at my friendly local gaming store. George's article was the first thing I flipped to and devoured hungrily, eschewing lunch. It was a feast for the mind indeed. Great writing! Great art! Awesome timeline. It so satisfyingly fills a great big gap in Realmslore. My imagination truly sparked. Now I want to take my players to explore Impiltur when they get back from the Elemental Plane of Earth.
What a swell article, George! The best article this issue. Heck, the best article out of the past few issues! I am taking pen to paper today to write Paizo and tell them how great it was and hope to see more like that from you.
The article put a big smile on my face and a spring in my step. It really made my day. And it will probably inspire sweet dreams of Impiltur tonight as well (though I hope not nightmares about necromancers and demoncysts). Well done George, well done!
Well met
Indeed. I managed to get a copy myself a couple of days ago. The article is outstanding and is certainly the most impressive article i've seen in a long time! Great work, George. I hope Paizo take heed and request more of this quality for the Realms. |
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| Excellent article George, well worth the wait to get to. Hope to see more in Dragon from you. Have you heard about any other ideas, or perhaps I should ask if you have pitched any more recent ideas? |
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