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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 24 Jun 2009 : 17:31:45
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Then of course there are Alamanther and Ohland Grethgar. Oh, and the Manshoon clone.
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
Posted - 24 Jun 2009 : 20:19:11
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quote:
Originally posted by Kilvan
Brenna Graycloak, Heroes' Lorebook p.23.
Having the sources sure helps alot.
EDIT. oops, I missed a page (happens alot), just realised Fillow answered that one.
 
quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
Then of course there are Alamanther and Ohland Grethgar. Oh, and the Manshoon clone.
-- George Krashos
Of course... 
So,
- Phaeldara,
- The Masked One,
- Thorneira Thalance,
- Evenyl Nathtalond (Evenyl Tharnian),
- Brenna Graycloak,
- Alamanther
- Ohland Grethgar,
- One of the Manshoon clones
If I'm right one still misses !
N.B. : Isyio of Tezzir, Lady Donya Silver were not requested according to the Simbul's clues. |
"Today is a good day to smile",
Fillow Big'n'Book Mahlemiut 'Lead-dog', Son of Garl, Wanderer of the Masked Leaf and Namer of Oghma.
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Edited by - Fillow on 24 Jun 2009 20:19:54 |
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The Simbul
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 25 Jun 2009 : 06:03:45
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quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
Then of course there are Alamanther and Ohland Grethgar. Oh, and the Manshoon clone.
-- George Krashos
I guessed that your insights would be needed to name Ohland Grethgar, the former Magister who attained that office through the Simbul's teachings (and her desire for revenge on the previous occupant of that office).
However I am disappointed that no one managed to name Alamanther earlier, despite the fairly obvious clue I planted in reference to his most famous spell. A spell I in turn assumed had made him the most famous of the above individuals in the eyes of FR players for its usefulness.
The recollection of the lost Manshoon clone caught me by surprise, as it has been a long time since there were more than three Manshoon clones noted in the lore, and after I learned that this particular clone had been written off/omitted in 3E I decided it would not have been worth investigating the lore about him further (i.e. purchasing the tome). In the absence of that lore I had always assumed she merely siphoned Zhentarim secrets from his mind and then disposed of him in short order, rather keeping him for any amiable purposes.
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Originally posted by Fillow
So,
- Phaeldara,
- The Masked One,
- Thorneira Thalance,
- Evenyl Nathtalond (Evenyl Tharnian),
- Brenna Graycloak,
- Alamanther
- Ohland Grethgar,
- One of the Manshoon clones
If I'm right one still misses !
N.B. : Isyio of Tezzir, Lady Donya Silver were not requested according to the Simbul's clues.
You have managed to name seven, and George Krashos has named three more, and all of those individuals mentioned do meet the criteria of my question. While my clues specified specific individuals, they are merely clues meant to help people find a answer but not requirements of the original question.
So technically the question can be considered answered...although I suppose I should have foreseen the possibility of it being answered by multiple people.
In any event, it would have been lovely if someone had named the last two I described in my clues...given that there are only so many NPCs described on page 88 of the 4E Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide, and only three of whom happen to be villains who dwell in Veltalar, and only two of whom happen to be spellcasters that fit the criteria and clues I had given above :) |
Edited by - The Simbul on 25 Jun 2009 06:11:09 |
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Auzoros
Seeker
Australia
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 11:54:52
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In the novel "Spellfire" there is a certain villian who was a powerful mage of the Cult of the Dragon. By what name was she known by, what was her REAL name and to whom was she a former apprentice?
"Bonus points" to anyone who can tell me how she came to be a Wearer of Purple.
PS. Spellfire was the first FR novel/material that I ever read (18yrs ago), and so began my love affair with the Realms. This particular character/villain really made an impression on me and illustrated so vividly the power of mages. |
Edited by - Auzoros on 26 Jun 2009 12:06:24 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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36779 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 15:04:51
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Wow, I can answer that one off the top of my head... But I don't have another question prepped, so I'll pass. 
... Though I'm now realizing that there's one slight problem, here: the next question goes to either Fillow or Krash. It's the person who answered the previous question who gets to ask the next one, unless they toss it open to whoever gets there first. |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 26 Jun 2009 15:45:04 |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6646 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 17:16:58
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Okay, I've got one of "Sage" calibre:
What is the name of the adventuring band who are suspected of possessing an Orcward Stone and where are they based?
-- George Krashos
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 19:34:37
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 I thought the floor was Fillow's since he answered the Simbul's question. |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
1608 Posts |
Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 21:23:37
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Hop hop hop ! (as we say in France)
Hup hup hup !
Too many askers (does this word exist?), too many questions and "handovers"
So,quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
... Though I'm now realizing that there's one slight problem, here: the next question goes to either Fillow or Krash. It's the person who answered the previous question who gets to ask the next one, unless they toss it open to whoever gets there first.
I really do not mind if another scribe ask the next question.
And I even prefer !
I'm not a good question finder ! 
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Okay, I've got one of "Sage" calibre:
What is the name of the adventuring band who are suspected of possessing an Orcward Stone and where are they based?
-- George Krashos
No probs if the floor is George's but which one is the current question?
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Originally posted by Kilvan
I thought the floor was Fillow's since he answered the Simbul's question.
That's very nice from you Kilvan but I let the floor to the newbies and younger scribes !
I'm joking George ! Every scribe knows who you are.
To conclude,
we have two questions on the desk :
Mark o Bello's one:
In the novel "Spellfire" there is a certain villian who was a powerful mage of the Cult of the Dragon. By what name was she known by, what was her REAL name and to whom was she a former apprentice?
and George's one :
What is the name of the adventuring band who are suspected of possessing an Orcward Stone and where are they based?
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"Today is a good day to smile",
Fillow Big'n'Book Mahlemiut 'Lead-dog', Son of Garl, Wanderer of the Masked Leaf and Namer of Oghma.
- Fight in the arena and have fun ! : La brute.com
- Feel free to take part to these projects : Post-Spellplague bibliography ; 4E index project ; Taverns and inns of the Realms ; Dogs of the Realms ; Descriptions of places in the novels ; forums, RPG, FR Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Come and have a look at the already asked questions from the Forgotten Realms Trivia Challenge
I am a French FR fan, so please forgive my lapses in English language and do not hesitate to correct me. Thanks a lot. |
Edited by - Fillow on 26 Jun 2009 21:33:55 |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
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Posted - 26 Jun 2009 : 21:32:33
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I propose to try to answer this one :
In the novel "Spellfire" there is a certain villian who was a powerful mage of the Cult of the Dragon. By what name was she known by, what was her REAL name and to whom was she a former apprentice?
Could she be the Shadowsil? Symgharyl Maruel, instructed by Elminster.
So, if I'm right, the current question is George's one :
What is the name of the adventuring band who are suspected of possessing an Orcward Stone and where are they based?
I try to wait five days to look for the answer...  |
"Today is a good day to smile",
Fillow Big'n'Book Mahlemiut 'Lead-dog', Son of Garl, Wanderer of the Masked Leaf and Namer of Oghma.
- Fight in the arena and have fun ! : La brute.com
- Feel free to take part to these projects : Post-Spellplague bibliography ; 4E index project ; Taverns and inns of the Realms ; Dogs of the Realms ; Descriptions of places in the novels ; forums, RPG, FR Abbreviations and Acronyms
- Come and have a look at the already asked questions from the Forgotten Realms Trivia Challenge
I am a French FR fan, so please forgive my lapses in English language and do not hesitate to correct me. Thanks a lot. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2009 : 01:16:47
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quote:
Originally posted by George Krashos
Okay, I've got one of "Sage" calibre:
What is the name of the adventuring band who are suspected of possessing an Orcward Stone and where are they based?
-- George Krashos
Bah! I know the answer to this one:-
"The Black Shadow Band, Tethyamar Mountains" -- pg. 81 FR13 Anauroch.
Try harder George!
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Auzoros
Seeker
Australia
97 Posts |
Posted - 27 Jun 2009 : 04:31:43
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| My aplogies...I was not aware of the game rules. Fillow is right. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 27 Jun 2009 : 05:33:06
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Originally posted by Mark o Bello
My aplogies...I was not aware of the game rules. Fillow is right.
No worries.
As a side note, though... I believe Elminster referred to her as Lansharra, as well. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
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Posted - 27 Jun 2009 : 19:19:08
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Correct. More of her is said in the Knights trilogy, and she just might be mentioned in something not yet published, of which I dare not say more. Yet.
I promised to share with The Simbul (and us all) my list of The Simbul's apprentices, and so as not to clutter this thread - - the challenges having moved on - - have just posted it on page 75 of this year's Questions for Ed Greenwood thread in the Chamber of Sages (being as Ed sent me a BIGGER list, when I queried him as to how much I could reveal).
So I direct interested scribes there.
And to The Simbul: thanks for the posing that question. I sent Ed all the guesses and searches posts, and he enjoyed them immensely. Thanks!
love,
THO |
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
France
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2009 : 04:46:26
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Originally posted by Fillow
How hefty brawny is our Sage !
oh oh !... The floor is Sage's... I'm afraid of waiting few long days for the next question...
I know : instead of criticizing our beloved mod, I should update the Q&A thread !
tomorrow, I will. I promise !
You should have plenty of time to update that thread then.
Maybe even do something about Global Warming... perhaps World Peace while your at it...
That should still leave you enough time to catch the 2012 Olympics...
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6646 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2009 : 04:57:59
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Originally posted by The Sage
Well, as is our practice, I'll await George's official confirmation before plotting out my next question.
As if you needed confirmation.
The floor is yours, my western friend.
-- George Krashos
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 28 Jun 2009 : 05:25:05
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Originally posted by Markustay
You should have plenty of time to update that thread then.
Maybe even do something about Global Warming... perhaps World Peace while your at it...
That should still leave you enough time to catch the 2012 Olympics...
Careful Markus. For my next question, I may just try and find something to stump you!
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Originally posted by George Krashos
As if you needed confirmation.
I know. But I'm feeling particularly polite today. 
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The floor is yours, my western friend.
Aye. I'm just not sure whether I want to go for some particularly obscure, or just relatively difficult.
Hmmm.
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Fillow
Master of Realmslore
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2009 : 01:06:37
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Originally posted by Fillow
ahem...
Just to say that tha Q&A thread has been updated and...
to ask our respected Sage if he had time to look for a hard question and...
I'll get to it today.
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if he knew when Alaundo would insert the last Ed replies pdf within the wesite (Do you remember that dear Sage? ) and...
I still haven't heard back from Alaundo on this. I'll contact him again today. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2009 : 03:41:44
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Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
ahem...
Just to say that tha Q&A thread has been updated and...
to ask our respected Sage if he had time to look for a hard question and...
I'll get to it today.
So, shall we start a pool on when the question will actually appear? I'm taking September 16th of next year.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 01 Jul 2009 : 08:05:52
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
So, shall we start a pool on when the question will actually appear? I'm taking September 16th of next year.
Longer than a year? Hmmm. |
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Aysen
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 01 Jul 2009 : 08:23:12
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quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
So, shall we start a pool on when the question will actually appear? I'm taking September 16th of next year.
Longer than a year? Hmmm.
Rather, I bet Sage is throwing together one humdinger of a challenge, like "Name and identify the last ten NON-human females Elminster has seduced" or "Please name the last seven times Storm Silverhand HASN'T done something motherly or compassionate to another person, while completely ignoring her own dignity/well-being" |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 01 Jul 2009 : 14:26:46
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quote:
Originally posted by Aysen
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
So, shall we start a pool on when the question will actually appear? I'm taking September 16th of next year.
Longer than a year? Hmmm.
Rather, I bet Sage is throwing together one humdinger of a challenge, like "Name and identify the last ten NON-human females Elminster has seduced" or "Please name the last seven times Storm Silverhand HASN'T done something motherly or compassionate to another person, while completely ignoring her own dignity/well-being"
That first question can't be answered -- the list changes every five minutes! |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
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Posted - 01 Jul 2009 : 15:28:41
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Originally posted by Fillow
if he knew when Alaundo would insert the last Ed replies pdf within the wesite (Do you remember that dear Sage?
Not that this is the proper thread for this, but since it's been brought up... is Alaundo updating ANYTHING any more? 
I was under the assumption that nothing new was going to be added until the Fansite policy came out. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 01 Jul 2009 : 16:12:32
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quote:
Originally posted by Markustay
quote:
Originally posted by Fillow
if he knew when Alaundo would insert the last Ed replies pdf within the wesite (Do you remember that dear Sage?
Not that this is the proper thread for this, but since it's been brought up... is Alaundo updating ANYTHING any more?
I was under the assumption that nothing new was going to be added until the Fansite policy came out.
Ed's replies are still largely within the realm of content that can be uploaded and stored at Candlekeep. Alaundo's just busy for the most part, which is partly why the new '08 files haven't been uploaded yet.
As for the rest, I do recall Big Al suggesting some time ago that uploading future fan-based content would probably have to wait for the fansite policy. But the other actual updates, that include novel releases and new articles/features at Wizards, are still largely applicable for Candlekeep to upload.
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 02:47:43
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| Ahem... Any chance we get the next question soon dear Sage? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 05:52:41
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Originally posted by The Sage
Sorry. I forgot all about it.
Some time today. Promise.
Shall I count the times you've made me the same promise? |
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Aysen
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 06 Jul 2009 : 09:40:59
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
Sorry. I forgot all about it.
Some time today. Promise.
Shall I count the times you've made me the same promise?
Perhaps it's a "pie-crust promises" - easily made, easily broken, oft-times flaky?
Perhaps we can prevail on Lady Hooded One for some inventive encouragement, or will that only delay matters further? |
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