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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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 Posted - 22 Jul 2009 : 22:29:12
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Originally posted by Glaurach
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
You have the floor, Glaurach, ask away! (Oh, and I notice from your post count that you're, perhaps, new to the Keep. If so, welcome!)
Cheers!
Thanks.
I am not sure if this had been asked before. I searched the forum but found nothing. Hope that I did not give an existed question.
It is a three-facets gem-statue: one reads a book, one writes on a scroll, and one is in prayer. What is the name of this statue?
No one has come forth to answer this one, and I've not asked any qestions, of late... So I'm taking this one.
The statue is called the Librarian. It can be found in the Hall of Living Memory, a chamber in a ruined city underneath the Hmur Plateau, in Serôs. It's described on pages 42, 59, and 60 of the Wyrmskull Throne module.
I'll be back later tonight with a question. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 23 Jul 2009 : 06:14:58
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And I now return with a question. 'Tis a bit of lore I stumbled across whilst reading about an hour ago. This shouldn't be too difficult, but may still be fun.
Name the mage on the cover of FR4 The Magister. (There's a pic of the cover here, if you've not got the book. And I do seek a specific name, too. ) |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 23 Jul 2009 : 15:10:55
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Originally posted by The Sage
Fun? Indeed. 
I might even have the perfect hint for this, should the need arise.
PM it to me, if you don't mind. There's not too many hints I can readily think of that don't give away the source entirely. |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
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Posted - 23 Jul 2009 : 17:01:04
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I know exactly where to find that info, but unfortunately, thats one of the few books I don't have on pdf.
Darn you, Wooly.
I guess I'll have to do it the old-fashioned way... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 23 Jul 2009 : 17:33:03
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by The Sage
Fun? Indeed.
I might even have the perfect hint for this, should the need arise.
PM it to me, if you don't mind. There's not too many hints I can readily think of that don't give away the source entirely.
There's a point I want to address about the hint first. See my PM.
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Markustay
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Posted - 23 Jul 2009 : 17:36:21
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Name the mage on the cover of FR4 The Magister. (There's a pic of the cover here, if you've not got the book. And I do seek a specific name, too. )
Maxiladanarr Torstren, page 82 (bottom left) of Secrets of the Magister
No wonder I recognized this immediately - you were probably re-reading it thanks to a recent question I asked Ed (regarding the Incipient Clans). 
Question coming soon... I have one ready, I just need to find it again... (also awaiting confirmation... just in-case). |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 23 Jul 2009 : 17:39:59
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Originally posted by Markustay
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Name the mage on the cover of FR4 The Magister. (There's a pic of the cover here, if you've not got the book. And I do seek a specific name, too. )
Maxiladanarr Torstren, page 82 (bottom left) of Secrets of the Magister
No wonder I recognized this immediately - you were probably re-reading it thanks to a recent question I asked Ed (regarding the Incipient Clans).
Question coming soon... I have one ready, I just need to find it again... (also awaiting confirmation... just in-case).
You've got it. And it was indeed your question that made me crack out that book. I decided to use it for a question, and then, while reading about the Incipient Clans, I saw that bit of info. I figured you'd get this one.
I was going to use those Clans as a hint, if I'd need to provide one. I would have said something like "he's got a connection to these specific families". |
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Markustay
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Posted - 23 Jul 2009 : 18:14:08
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Cool... anytime one of my posts makes someone revisit some Ed lore, I feel I've served a purpose.
Here's an odd bit I picked-up about a week ago:
Where are the Sword Coast races held?
BTW, I'll need more then "the Sword Coast".  |
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Markustay
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Posted - 27 Jul 2009 : 16:01:34
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No takers? 
I was away for the weekend (drove over 1300 miles in 3 days), so I'm sorry about not providing a clue.
Hint #1: These races are of particular interest to a certain family in The North. |
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 27 Jul 2009 : 17:29:37
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Originally posted by Markustay
Where are the Sword Coast races held?
"Every year, the Ilzimmer family fields teams at the Sword Coast races outside Baldur's Gate."
That's from p. 14 of Volo's Guide to the North.
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Markustay
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Posted - 28 Jul 2009 : 01:39:07
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 28 Jul 2009 : 21:13:33
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Excellent. I'll post something tonight.
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 29 Jul 2009 : 13:14:46
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| Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard? |
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Auzoros
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Posted - 29 Jul 2009 : 17:22:40
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard?
This was familar to me so went a hunt'n. Would the answer be, the previous ransar of the city of Innarlith? Pg 152 of the FRCS refers to the name 'Mandalax', although I'm not sure if that is the name of the ex-ransar or another person.
I can't seem to find a source that references the Year of the Tankard though |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 29 Jul 2009 : 18:34:52
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| I've not yet gone looking for an answer, though I suspect it comes from a certain 2E boxed set. |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 29 Jul 2009 : 20:32:36
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Originally posted by Mark o Bello
...the previous ransar of the city of Innarlith? Pg 152 of the FRCS refers to the name 'Mandalax', although I'm not sure if that is the name of the ex-ransar or another person...
That's the only reference I could find too, but the way its worded makes me think that Mandalax wasn't the previous ransar. The Year of the Tankard is covered in Cloak & Dagger, but I couldn't find anything there either... (I have to admit, I didn't read it cover to cover. I wish I had a print copy of C&D) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 01:20:09
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I've not yet gone looking for an answer, though I suspect it comes from a certain 2E boxed set.
Indeed. Initially, I wasn't sure. Then I recalled which 2e boxed set.
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 01:27:48
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I'm not spotting a generation gap here am I?
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 02:52:04
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard?
Aubrin Ravilis, Ransar of Innarlith.
Empires of the Shining Sea p.149-150 |
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Auzoros
Seeker
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 12:32:53
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Originally posted by wintermute27
quote:
Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard?
Aubrin Ravilis, Ransar of Innarlith.
Empires of the Shining Sea p.149-150
Ahh yes. Just checked that reference and I reckon you have it. Well done |
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Christopher_Rowe
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 13:23:59
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Originally posted by wintermute27
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard?
Aubrin Ravilis, Ransar of Innarlith.
Empires of the Shining Sea p.149-150
Hmm. I suppose that's technically correct, in a "commander-in-chief" kind of way. But I'm actually looking for a person who is explicitly described as the "Commander of the Black Firedrakes" and holds a military-style rank.
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Auzoros
Seeker
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 13:56:27
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
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Originally posted by wintermute27
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard?
Aubrin Ravilis, Ransar of Innarlith.
Empires of the Shining Sea p.149-150
Hmm. I suppose that's technically correct, in a "commander-in-chief" kind of way. But I'm actually looking for a person who is explicitly described as the "Commander of the Black Firedrakes" and holds a military-style rank.
Captain-General Marsh Gahalen, Commander of the Black Firedrakes. PG 151 of Empires of the Shining Sea. |
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 15:03:26
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Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard?
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Originally posted by Mark o Bello
Captain-General Marsh Gahalen, Commander of the Black Firedrakes. PG 151 of Empires of the Shining Sea.
You got it!
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Auzoros
Seeker
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 15:39:37
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quote:
Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
quote:
Originally posted by Christopher_Rowe
Who commanded the Black Firedrakes in the Year of the Tankard?
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Originally posted by Mark o Bello
Captain-General Marsh Gahalen, Commander of the Black Firedrakes. PG 151 of Empires of the Shining Sea.
You got it!
Great! I once asked a question in this scroll 'out-of-turn' when I hadn't answered a question (it was a noob mistake).
Therefore, if I may be so bold, I wish to nominate wintermute27 to ask the next question.
Afterall, his answer helped point me in the right direction.
So over to you wintermute27 |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 16:46:17
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Originally posted by Mark o Bello
Great! I once asked a question in this scroll 'out-of-turn' when I hadn't answered a question (it was a noob mistake).
Therefore, if I may be so bold, I wish to nominate wintermute27 to ask the next question.
Why, thank you. I accept.
Where would one find the Free Thinkers Union?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 16:53:57
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Originally posted by wintermute27
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Originally posted by Mark o Bello
Great! I once asked a question in this scroll 'out-of-turn' when I hadn't answered a question (it was a noob mistake).
Therefore, if I may be so bold, I wish to nominate wintermute27 to ask the next question.
Why, thank you. I accept.
Where would one find the Free Thinkers Union?
I have a great flip answer for that, but it unfortunately dips into real world matters! |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 30 Jul 2009 : 17:08:09
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by wintermute27
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Originally posted by Mark o Bello
Great! I once asked a question in this scroll 'out-of-turn' when I hadn't answered a question (it was a noob mistake).
Therefore, if I may be so bold, I wish to nominate wintermute27 to ask the next question.
Why, thank you. I accept.
Where would one find the Free Thinkers Union?
I have a great flip answer for that, but it unfortunately dips into real world matters!
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
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Posted - 31 Jul 2009 : 17:49:25
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Originally posted by wintermute27
Where would one find the Free Thinkers Union?
No takers yet? Maybe a hint is in order.
They fight against a large colony of Mind Flayers. |
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Wooly Rupert
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Forgotten Realms Trivia Challenge 2.0
