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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
 Posted - 11 Nov 2007 : 20:29:50
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I think they were College roomates...
musta' been one helluva fraternity.  |
"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 06:18:12
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| Someone knows why so many entries were written on the end of the Iron Throne ? |
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nbnmare
Learned Scribe
United Kingdom
205 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 12:41:48
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| Most if not all of them are from Power of Faerun, which included a large number of "current clack" entries for each of the examples it used (Iron Throne, Sythillisian Empire, the Risen Sun heresy, and the Border Kingdoms) |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6666 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 12:59:17
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Originally posted by Skeptic
Someone knows why so many entries were written on the end of the Iron Throne ?
It was a timeline that failed to make the editorial cut for "Power of Faerūn". Eric and I suggested it go in and Kim Mohan did the rest.
-- George Krashos
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 12 Dec 2007 : 17:07:45
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Brian, I just want to say that The Grand History of the Realms will be translated to brazilian portuguese in 2008!
It will be one of the very few tomes that we will have in our language!  |
Dwarf, DM, husband, and proud of this! :P
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 13 Dec 2007 : 01:31:19
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| Wow, I didn't know that Chosen. That's great news! Though I don't speak Portuguese I may have to pick up a copy for my collection :) |
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KnightErrantJR
Great Reader
USA
5402 Posts |
Posted - 13 Dec 2007 : 01:34:31
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Originally posted by George Krashos
quote:
Originally posted by Skeptic
Someone knows why so many entries were written on the end of the Iron Throne ?
It was a timeline that failed to make the editorial cut for "Power of Faerūn". Eric and I suggested it go in and Kim Mohan did the rest.
-- George Krashos
I'm glad it did. I've always kind of liked the Iron Throne, and wished there was a bit more available on it. |
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 21 Dec 2007 : 11:59:31
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| I finaly managed to get my hands on the book. Just wanted to say to every one involved, great work. |
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Reefy
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
892 Posts |
Posted - 22 Dec 2007 : 01:13:05
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| And I'd just like to add that I've been dipping into it again in the past week. It's top notch stuff. |
Life is either daring adventure or nothing. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 22 Dec 2007 : 17:48:49
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| Thanks folks! Those are very uplifting words to read on this dreary Saturday morning. |
Brian R. James - Freelance Game Designer
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Gray Richardson
Master of Realmslore
USA
1291 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jan 2008 : 23:09:56
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I just discovered that WotC has recently made The Grand History of the Realms available for purchase in electronic format as a downloadable PDF from DriveThruStuff.com.
Even though I already have a hardcopy, I am going to buy it again as a PDF so I can use the search function to find names, dates and other lore quickly. For me it's a must-have item to keep on my computer as a reference document available for frequent searches. I am really glad they did this!
Grand History of the Realms |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2008 : 00:31:27
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I'll buy it, too, but not today... Maybe on payday. We're on a new pay schedule, and it's taking some adjusting. 
But isn't it ironic? The pdf gave birth to a print sourcebook, which is now available as a pdf. It's come full circle.  |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
1618 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2008 : 01:33:29
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| this is one tome worth getting on PDF, just for the search function alone. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2008 : 15:14:18
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"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."
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jan 2008 : 22:47:33
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This download should be free for those who actually bought the book...  |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
2131 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2008 : 00:24:15
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quote:
Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
This download should be free for those who actually bought the book...
My feelings as well. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36804 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2008 : 01:02:48
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quote:
Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
This download should be free for those who actually bought the book...
On this, I will readily agree... At the least, it should be discounted. |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2008 : 01:20:59
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| In 4th Edition I thought I heard something about getting some sort of key/code in each hardcover book, which would permit you to download the electronic version for a minimal additional charge. It is indeed too bad that the Grand History doesnt support this. As others have said, the search feature is pretty invaluable for a book like this. |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2008 : 04:04:36
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*blinks*
Additional charge?
I thought that feature was going to be part of PAYing for D&D Insider... oye. |
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freyar
Learned Scribe
Canada
220 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2008 : 15:41:15
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Originally posted by SirUrza
*blinks*
Additional charge?
I thought that feature was going to be part of PAYing for D&D Insider... oye.
I think the electronic book content in 4e is supposed to be independent of DDI, so you can get it even without paying for DDI. But I guess we'll see once they have the pricing figured out. |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2008 : 16:26:33
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Originally posted by SirUrza
*blinks*
Additional charge?
I thought that feature was going to be part of PAYing for D&D Insider...
Same here... |
"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."
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jan 2008 : 06:06:16
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quote:
Originally posted by Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
quote:
Originally posted by SirUrza
*blinks*
Additional charge?
I thought that feature was going to be part of PAYing for D&D Insider...
Same here...
You think that Digimon initiative is going to save you some money? 
Haven't you learned anything out of this whole mess just yet?!?!
Start fighting back! buy KOBOLD QUARTERLY!!!  |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2008 : 03:55:22
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quote:
Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
Start fighting back! buy KOBOLD QUARTERLY!!!
Too late, I already get it. |
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Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2008 : 05:11:16
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| Well done. So do I. Haven't bought the 3rd issue yet though... bought 1&2... hey, can we get this in print or just in PDF? I've only been buying PDF so far bought I do love my print!!!! |
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SirUrza
Master of Realmslore
USA
1283 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jan 2008 : 07:28:34
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| Yes you can buy it in both, but you have to buy them quick (preferably subscribe) because the printed versions of 1 and 2 have sold out and suspect they will continue to. |
"Evil prevails when good men fail to act."
The original and unapologetic Arilyn, Aribeth, Seoni Fanboy. |
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scererar
Master of Realmslore
USA
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Fatherdonz
Acolyte
USA
2 Posts |
Posted - 27 Feb 2008 : 20:32:34
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Originally posted by Purple Dragon Knight
This download should be free for those who actually bought the book...
Well, to some of us who bought it(and those of us who didn't)in hardback, it will be a free .pdf
Ask James Lowder if he knows how to get it free. I know he knows
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Nevorick
Acolyte
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2008 : 00:09:25
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| I would like to clarify if Gorauna and Goarauna are the same person. The names are in The Obarskyr Royal Line on page 76 and 77. Is this a typo? Is this the same person or not? |
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Nevorick
Acolyte
USA
29 Posts |
Posted - 20 Mar 2008 : 01:04:23
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| Ok. Perhaps more errata? Sagrannon 1st son of Belmuth is born in 324. Imbrus I the 2nd son of Belmuth is born in 322. Slight discrepancy, yes? Anyone with canon knowledge care to answer this? |
"What happens in Waterdeep, stays in Waterdeep." |
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Brian R. James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
1098 Posts |
Posted - 21 Mar 2008 : 19:12:36
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| I believe Garen Thal or George Krashos will have to answer your lineage questions Nevorick. |
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A Grand History of the Realms (product)
