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Foxhelm
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Canada
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 Posted - 12 Aug 2007 : 17:10:20
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I have been watching plenty of shows on Conspiracy theories like the Da Vinci Code, the Murder of Pope John Paul I and the history of the Masons.
My thought is what kind of Conspiracy theories might lead to a greater adventure? So I have started pour them out for review, to see if they can be expanded and to whom they might be believed.
1) The Murder of King Azoun IV
The base of this idea is that Vangderdast was behind the Devil Dragon and the ills of Cormyr, created for the purpose of putting a young heir on the throne. That he is using magic he couldn't use on Azoun to control the women guarding the baby.
The rumours of the strange magics that he is working on during his retirement might cause some to believe.
2) Clandestine Harpers/Moonstars
Just like how there is the True Free Masons and Clandestine Masons, there could be True Harpers and those using the Harper/Moonstar name to hid their true goals. Perhaps a cell of harpers that have become to attached to power, or some group like the Cult o' Dragon or the Zhents creating their own harper cells for their own purposes.
For example: A Harper with the Veil of Cyric feat within the Western group, who are not friendly with the moonstar, decides to collect certain harpers/harper allies to frame the moonstars for acts that bring disaster to different cities and kingdoms.
The Adventures might be Moonstars trying to keep their name clear or Harpers trying to prevent the corrupt of their organization.
Just some ideas that I wanted to share.
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Ed Greenwood! The Solution... and Cause of all the Realms Problems! |
Edited by - Foxhelm on 12 Aug 2007 17:18:02
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
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Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 19:08:16
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1) The Blood Mages of Vaasa
There are mages in Damara & Vaasa who specialize in what might be called white necromancy, or basically healing wizardry. From a game perspective, they could be created by having them take the arcane disciple feat for Ilmater and using the healing domain. However, what if some of these individuals are secretly blood mages, or secretly mystic theurges of Orcus.
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Delzounblood
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
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Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 22:03:50
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Fox what a damn good hook!!!
I have been in a game where this was used....
One of the Masked Lords of Waterdeep who, lets just say had a BIG problem with daylight!!!!!! Yep a Vampire Mage, using his position and Charisma to dominate the Lords for a short time until a "plucky" young group of adventurers. ( read pesky kids ) unmask the toothed one and steaked him.
this could be used in any of the goodly power groups..
Delz
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Wenin
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 22:45:07
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About Vangderdast....
Spoiler...
I thought Vangderdast died along with King Azoun?
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Session Reports posted at RPG Geek.
Stem the Tide Takes place in Mistledale.
Dark Curtains - Takes place in the Savage North, starting in Nesmé. I wrapped my campaign into the Hoard of the Dragon Queen, but it takes place in 1372 DR. |
Edited by - Wenin on 13 Aug 2007 22:45:33 |
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Kentinal
Great Reader
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Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 22:50:29
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Conspiracy theories do not need any facts at all.
The public story told is part of the conspiracy. Also there clearly can he eyewittness that can claim that they saw something with their own eyes. |
"Small beings can have small wisdom," the dragon said. "And small wise beings are better than small fools. Listen: Wisdom is caring for afterwards."
"Caring for afterwards ...? Ker repeated this without understanding.
"After action, afterwards," the dragon said. "Choose the afterwards first, then the action. Fools choose action first."
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 22:54:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Wenin
About Vangderdast....
Spoiler...
I thought Vangderdast died along with King Azoun?
If you are serious then the answer can be found in Elminster's Daughter. :) |
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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Wenin
Senior Scribe
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Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 23:00:54
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quote:
Originally posted by Kuje
If you are serious then the answer can be found in Elminster's Daughter. :)
Huh?
I guess I don't know if I'm.... serious....
I haven't read any of the books about Cormyr past Cormyr: The Novel
I guess I should have better said "I thought I heard"
Anyhow, I have every intention of catching up on my FR novels. I have 50+ on my list to get through. =) |
Session Reports posted at RPG Geek.
Stem the Tide Takes place in Mistledale.
Dark Curtains - Takes place in the Savage North, starting in Nesmé. I wrapped my campaign into the Hoard of the Dragon Queen, but it takes place in 1372 DR. |
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Kuje
Great Reader
USA
7915 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 23:02:41
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quote:
Originally posted by Wenin
quote:
Originally posted by Kuje
If you are serious then the answer can be found in Elminster's Daughter. :)
Huh?
I guess I don't know if I'm.... serious....
I haven't read any of the books about Cormyr past Cormyr: The Novel
I guess I should have better said "I thought I heard"
Anyhow, I have every intention of catching up on my FR novels. I have 50+ on my list to get through. =)
Ah,
Then you heard wrong since he's not what you said and he is now something else. Yeah, I'm trying not to spoil. |
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
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium |
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Wenin
Senior Scribe
585 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2007 : 23:13:51
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quote:
Originally posted by Kuje
Ah,
Then you heard wrong since he's not what you said and he is now something else. Yeah, I'm trying not to spoil.
LOL!!
Thanks!
Now my interest is very peeked!! I guess those novels are being moved to the top of the list after the Return of the Archwizard series. =) |
Session Reports posted at RPG Geek.
Stem the Tide Takes place in Mistledale.
Dark Curtains - Takes place in the Savage North, starting in Nesmé. I wrapped my campaign into the Hoard of the Dragon Queen, but it takes place in 1372 DR. |
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Ayunken-vanzan
Senior Scribe
Germany
657 Posts |
Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 12:31:44
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| Before reading “Elminster’s Daughter”, read the “Return of the Archwizards”-trilogy. It plays after Azoun’s death, but before the events of “Elminster’s Daughter”, and Vangerdahast is involved in the events described there. |
"What mattered our lives now? When our world had been torn from us? Folk wept, or drank, or stood staring out over the land, wondering what new horror each dawn would bring."
Elender Stormfall of Suzail
"Anyone can kill deities, cause plagues, or destroy organizations. It takes real skill to make them live on."
Varl
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Mumadar Ibn Huzal
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 19 Aug 2007 : 15:33:53
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| The Knights of the Shield fit the bill here, they appaer somewhat similar to the Knights Templar (somewhat...) |
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