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Darkmeer
Senior Scribe
USA
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 Posted - 13 May 2007 : 04:33:25
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Hey all,
I've been through a few of my books (not nearly as extensive a collection as some...), and I'm looking for a little information on the islands of Lantan. Specifically, I'm looking for "ruins" or "exploratory" areas for my players. One of many scenarios I'm preparing includes some travel to Lantan, so I just wanted to have as much info as possible to not break the cannon (so to speak) when I run it.
Specifically, I'm running the SCAP, and one of my players has contracted the Vanishing. I especially like the idea of a rare flower/extract only found on Lantan that may be the cure for it (I even thought of something as simple as smokepowder could work). I want to create a bit of suspense for him and his character, and this voyage will also open up some more adventuring locales and ideas for my players. Mind you, the players will be leaving for Lantan via Tashulta (as they are currently in the Tashalar region, just north of the Black Jungles in the Delphim Mountains).
Thanks,
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 13 May 2007 : 05:25:04
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Lantan has virtually nothing written about it in the Realms canon. However, if you take a look through some of the older material, you can find a few tidbits in several sourcebooks. For example, the entries for Gond in most of the FR deity books mention some details about the Wonderbringer's faith in the island nation. The 1e and 2e FR boxed sets, as well as the 3e FRCS, also contain lore about Lantan -- these are the most detailed sources.
That being said... Faiths & Avatars for Gond, the 1e and 2e FRCS, 3e FRCS and the Perilous Gateway articles featuring Lantan. Prayers from the Faithful also -- which also contains some Lantan tidbits -- particularly in the section on "The Argyr". And Races of Faerūn.
Additionally, see AJA's very intriguing (and popular) fan-based interpretation:- http://www.geocities.com/TimesSquare...rigin=&origin=
And despite all the gnomish-ness... Lantan still has a notable human presence. The tinker-like aspect of the gnomes were the result of TSR bringing the concept of the tinker gnomes into the Realms, and also largely because Gond appeared (in the form of a gnome) on the island during the Time of Troubles.
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Asgetrion
Master of Realmslore
Finland
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Posted - 13 May 2007 : 19:31:40
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Lantan Locations pls don't read KnightErrantJR
