| Author |
 Topic  |
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
 Posted - 02 Sep 2008 : 12:06:26
|
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Oooh! I can answer this one right now. But I'll give our other participating scribes a chance first. 
Why do you always ruin my attempts to find something really obscure? |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
 |
|
|
Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2008 : 12:24:32
|
| Of course you're right! |
My Realms novel, Sandstorm, is now available for ordering. |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 02 Sep 2008 : 14:30:50
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Oooh! I can answer this one right now. But I'll give our other participating scribes a chance first.
Why do you always ruin my attempts to find something really obscure?
Sorry. But they're almost always easy questions for me. |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2008 : 18:30:38
|
Okay, time for a hint...
The one using this false identity was also known, in the recent past, as a retainer of confidential information. She dwells in a large coastal city. |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
|
|
|
Nicolai Withander
Master of Realmslore
Denmark
1093 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2008 : 19:25:14
|
Is I may ad a question.
This will be an easy one thou:
What was the treasure Elminster brought with him out of the Grove of Secrets in which he spend a lot of time with the Srinshee? In Cormanthor! |
|
|
|
The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2008 : 19:26:53
|
quote:
Originally posted by Nicolai Withander
Is I may ad a question.
This will be an easy one thou:
What was the treasure Elminster brought with him out of the Grove of Secrets in which he spend a lot of time with the Srinshee? In Cormanthor!
I believe you only get to ask a question after answering the latest on which is :
The officially poor widow Oelavarra Draethfurl is a false identity for whom? |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
|
Edited by - The Red Walker on 03 Sep 2008 19:27:27 |
|
|
|
Daviot
Senior Scribe
USA
372 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2008 : 21:39:04
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The officially poor widow Oelavarra Draethfurl is a false identity for whom?
Wooly, Sage, thanks for saving it. I pondered this one and realized I had the book right in front of me. Namely, Dragons of Faerūn, page 34: it's Taraunramorlamurla, a.k.a. "Serenescales". A lady song dragon (or weredragon, if you prefer ) who lives in that certain coastal city of Waterdeep.
And to be nice, let's go with Nicolai's question:
quote:
Originally posted by Nicolai Withander
What was the treasure Elminster brought with him out of the Grove of Secrets in which he spend a lot of time with the Srinshee, in Cormanthor?
|
One usually has far more to fear from the soft-spoken wizard with a blade and well-worn boots than from the boisterous one in the ivory tower.
My Tabletop Writing CV. |
|
|
|
Skeptic
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1273 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2008 : 21:47:42
|
quote:
Originally posted by Daviot
And to be nice, let's go with Nicolai's question:
quote:
Originally posted by Nicolai Withander
What was the treasure Elminster brought with him out of the Grove of Secrets in which he spend a lot of time with the Srinshee, in Cormanthor?
This question already has been asked (answer was his frienship with the Srinshee). |
Edited by - Skeptic on 03 Sep 2008 21:48:18 |
|
|
|
Daviot
Senior Scribe
USA
372 Posts |
Posted - 03 Sep 2008 : 22:37:30
|
Argh...I'm zil for two now on repeats, and I almost asked a question about the original owner of the Unique Mageries, but Oghma help me, I scoured the archives. Okay...
Which famous mythal barred from entry all those beings who had ever eaten dwarf, elf, or human flesh? |
One usually has far more to fear from the soft-spoken wizard with a blade and well-worn boots than from the boisterous one in the ivory tower.
My Tabletop Writing CV. |
|
|
|
monknwildcat
Learned Scribe
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 00:59:12
|
Props to Daviot for being polite!
Props to Nicolai for asking a great question, even if already asked!
Props to Christopher for Abba filking!
quote:
Originally posted by Daviot
Which famous mythal barred from entry all those beings who had ever eaten dwarf, elf, or human flesh?
The mythal of Glaurachyndaar, now known as Myth Glaurach, formerly barred all beings who had ever eaten elf, dwarf, or human flesh. (Apparently gnome and halfling flesh's too tasty to bar!?!?)
source: Lost Empires of Faerūn p90. |
|
|
|
George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6646 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 02:51:27
|
quote:
Originally posted by monknwildcat
The mythal of Glaurachyndaar, now known as Myth Glaurach, formerly barred all beings who had ever eaten elf, dwarf, or human flesh. (Apparently gnome and halfling flesh's too tasty to bar!?!?)
source: Lost Empires of Faerūn p90.
That was one of Eric's more ghoulish design choices in the Realms. When I first saw it in draft I thought it was way "cool" with a big "ewwwwww" attached to it.
-- George Krashos
|
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
|
|
|
Daviot
Senior Scribe
USA
372 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 03:39:37
|
quote:
Originally posted by monknwildcat
The mythal of Glaurachyndaar, now known as Myth Glaurach, formerly barred all beings who had ever eaten elf, dwarf, or human flesh. (Apparently gnome and halfling flesh's too tasty to bar!?!?)
source: Lost Empires of Faerūn p90.
Indeed! Next question's all yours, saer. |
One usually has far more to fear from the soft-spoken wizard with a blade and well-worn boots than from the boisterous one in the ivory tower.
My Tabletop Writing CV. |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 03:41:00
|
quote:
Originally posted by Daviot
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
The officially poor widow Oelavarra Draethfurl is a false identity for whom?
Wooly, Sage, thanks for saving it. I pondered this one and realized I had the book right in front of me. Namely, Dragons of Faerūn, page 34: it's Taraunramorlamurla, a.k.a. "Serenescales". A lady song dragon (or weredragon, if you prefer ) who lives in that certain coastal city of Waterdeep.
... And was formerly the Keeper of Secrets -- hence, "retainer of confidential information".
This was the first time I had a question that couldn't be found by following Google. 
I usually refrain from answering questions because I prefer giving other people a chance. This time isn't nearly as bad as the first time, but we still do have a smaller number of folks who manage to answer a lot of the questions. It's to be expected, though. |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 04:07:47
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I usually refrain from answering questions because I prefer giving other people a chance. This time isn't nearly as bad as the first time, but we still do have a smaller number of folks who manage to answer a lot of the questions. It's to be expected, though.
Indeed. I know it's a lot of fun, but I tend to keep in the background when I can. It's often too easy for me to pop in and answer the questions that come up. So it's somewhat easier [and more fair for other scribes] for me to just look in on this scroll occasionally and resist the temptation to answer when I'm able [according to the rules of the Trivia Challenge]. |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium -- Volume IX now available (Oct 2007)
"So Saith Ed" -- the collected Candlekeep replies of Ed Greenwood
Zhoth'ilam Folio -- The Electronic Misadventures of a Rambling Sage |
|
|
|
monknwildcat
Learned Scribe
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 06:31:36
|
Next question!
Explain the term "leaves of gold" from the below commonly recounted poem:
Autumn's turning yields leaves of gold,
a mantle fit for woodland kings.
Wood nymphs weep cold tears of sorrow,
and yet the fair Hamagess sings. |
|
|
|
Vangelor
Learned Scribe
USA
183 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 08:10:35
|
| The reference is to "Leaves of Gold", magically occuring arcane writings on what appear to be oak leaves made of purest gold, in the vicinity of Turlang's Wood, near Everlund, in the High Forest. The Hamagess was a fey enchantress of unprecedented prowess whose magical legacy is partially recorded in these mysterious writings. |
|
|
|
monknwildcat
Learned Scribe
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 04 Sep 2008 : 13:13:10
|
quote:
Originally posted by Vangelor
The reference is to "Leaves of Gold", magically occuring arcane writings on what appear to be oak leaves made of purest gold, in the vicinity of Turlang's Wood, near Everlund, in the High Forest. The Hamagess was a fey enchantress of unprecedented prowess whose magical legacy is partially recorded in these mysterious writings.
Well-done, Vangelor!
For those interested in checking out the Leaves and Hamagess, would you please provide the source for the answer to "Leaves of Gold"?
The next question's yours!  |
|
|
|
Vangelor
Learned Scribe
USA
183 Posts |
Posted - 05 Sep 2008 : 08:49:06
|
I came across that lore in a bardic miscellany called Mintiper's Chapbook, by Eric L Boyd, amidst scrolls gathered by certain Wizards who dwell by the sea:
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/article.asp?x=dnd/mc/mc20010829c
Enjoy!
Next Question: How did Waterdhavian crimelord Elaith Craulnober introduce himself to the half-blood daughter of his erstwhile lover, Amnestria, and what was the significance of his gesture? |
Edited by - Vangelor on 05 Sep 2008 14:36:28 |
|
|
|
monknwildcat
Learned Scribe
USA
285 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 16:51:11
|
Perhaps it's time for a clue, Vangelor!  |
|
|
|
Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
|
|
Vangelor
Learned Scribe
USA
183 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 20:52:00
|
| Fillow gave a good clue, and I will round it out a little. The meeting did in fact occur in one of Waterdeep's finest drinking-spots. Danilo Thann ordered zzar... |
|
|
|
The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 07 Sep 2008 : 21:49:46
|
He introduced himself by saying, "Amnestria!, Quefirre soora kan izzt?"
The signifcance would be that he thought she was her mother, who was once upon a time, Elaith's lover Amnestria. |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
|
Edited by - The Red Walker on 07 Sep 2008 21:51:45 |
|
|
|
Vangelor
Learned Scribe
USA
183 Posts |
Posted - 08 Sep 2008 : 02:29:31
|
That is indeed how he introduced himself, and what he meant. I'll take it. :)
I was going for his sharing the elverquisst ritual with her - representing that he was greeting her as a fellow elf, rather than excluding her from Tel'Quessir culture as a half-blood.
Your question, Red! |
|
|
|
The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
|
|
The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2008 : 02:48:23
|
OK, This "Daughter of Samular"(name her) Has a Shop(What is it's name?), and what street is it on?
A bonus 1/4 point for the city!(hey that's the easy part!)
edit:added bold type |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
|
Edited by - The Red Walker on 09 Sep 2008 03:47:32 |
|
|
|
The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2008 : 02:49:54
|
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Oooh! A question from Red Walker. I'm looking forward to this.
Hmmmm...I think I made it an easier one, since you seem to be so well versed on the difficult and obscure! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
|
Edited by - The Red Walker on 09 Sep 2008 02:50:24 |
|
|
|
Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
|
|
George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6646 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2008 : 08:06:11
|
Here's an easy one:
Where is the mansion of the self-styled "Gnome King" Karlus "Goldgoblet" Dlinshoulder located?
-- George Krashos
|
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
|
|
|
The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 09 Sep 2008 : 13:41:18
|
quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
I would say that Samular's daughter is Bronwin. Her shop is The Curious Past, and it's located in the Street of Silver...
In Waterdeep of course !
I found that in Dragon #251 and the street piece of information in the novel Thornbold
I've no question and I have to go to work. So, please fellow scribes, help me and ask the next one if however my answer was the good one.
Nice work, it is indeed Bronwyn! |
A little nonsense now and then, relished by the wisest men - Willy Wonka
"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
John F. Kennedy, speech in Dublin, Ireland, June 28, 1963
|
|
|
|
Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
|
|
Topic |
|
Forgotten Realms Trivia Challenge 2.0
