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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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 Posted - 18 Sep 2009 : 00:29:02
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Just briefly checking in from Gen Con Oz...
I'll be posting another hint sometime today. It'll build on Wooly's earlier "you don't have to go all that far back to find other references to this one" reply on the 14th.
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 18 Sep 2009 : 09:44:58
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I'd like to buy an A....
is it in a novel or splat?? |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 18 Sep 2009 : 21:18:18
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| well that would make two of us then |
why is being a wizard like being a drow? both are likely to find a dagger in the back from a rival or one looking to further his own goals, fame and power
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 19 Sep 2009 : 01:38:38
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Another brief check-in from Gen Con...
Oh, you guys spoilt my next hint:- "There's a particular Wyrm whose after my Skull, even when I'm sitting on the Throne."
I know. I know. 
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
266 Posts |
Posted - 19 Sep 2009 : 08:43:13
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Alright, I do believe that I have an answer for The Sage's devilishly tricky question.
Q: Describe the Librarian's method of communication?
A: It is possible to communicate with the Librarian, though only elves (or psionicists, who are incredibly rare on Faerûn and in Serôs) have the ability to do so. By entering elven reverie (the way elves sleep, in a partial state of mental meditation), the elf leaves himself mentally open and unguarded, ready to receive any knowledge that might be imparted. The Librarian's method of communication is to emit a steadily glowing tel'kiira onto the scroll of the Scribe facet, and only its intended bearer can touch it and the Librarian safely (without the usual effects of contact with the Librarian). This process, which can fail more often than succeed, can take anywhere from one hour to a century, dependant totally on the Librarian, the knowledge sought, and the potential recipient.
(From The Wyrmskull Throne, written by Steven E. Schend and Thomas M. Reid.)
Never would've got it if it hadn't have been said that it was in The Wyrmskull Throne, one of the many old FR sourcebooks I happen to have downloaded (much easier than having to trawl eBay for all the out-of-print publications, I must say).
I'll post my question after The Sage confirms that I'm correct.
Mod Edit: Just corrected some minor formatting errors. |
"Gods, little fishes, and spells to turn the one to the other," Mordenkainen sighed. "It's started already..." |
Edited by - The Sage on 19 Sep 2009 10:46:20 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 19 Sep 2009 : 16:03:20
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And the Librarian is something that was discussed about a month ago, in this very thread.  |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 19 Sep 2009 : 17:19:15
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Which is why Wooly, originally, reminded scribes of this exact fact back during the first lot of hints for my last question. And why I, again, reminded interested scribes of it also, on the 18th.
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
266 Posts |
Posted - 21 Sep 2009 : 11:33:25
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Alright, hopefully this one will require rather fewer hints that The Sage's.
Q: What did certain ancient wizards think believe to be the true reason for ageing? |
"Gods, little fishes, and spells to turn the one to the other," Mordenkainen sighed. "It's started already..." |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 20:48:09
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Originally posted by capnvan
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Originally posted by Sandro
Alright, hopefully this one will require rather fewer hints that The Sage's.
Q: What did certain ancient wizards think believe to be the true reason for ageing?
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - 22 Sep 2009 : 22:25:25
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quote:
Originally posted by Sandro
Q: What did certain ancient wizards think believe to be the true reason for ageing?
According to Jeriah Chronos (AKA Chronomancer), aging was a "curse placed on the Netherese by the gods that served to prevent arcanists from discovering the source of the gods’ power and usurping them.” Several of the Archwizards during the Golden Age of Netheril also shared this belief.
Netheril - Empire of Magic p.109 |
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
266 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 02:11:23
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| 100% correct, Wintermute. The next question's yours. |
"Gods, little fishes, and spells to turn the one to the other," Mordenkainen sighed. "It's started already..." |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 02:17:50
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I have decided to do things a little backwards this time. If this is the answer, what is the question? (Like in Jeopardy)
These individuals train to aid in the conversion and subsequent protection of drow who have come to the surface of Faerun. |
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
727 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 08:12:44
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quote:
Originally posted by wintermute27
I have decided to do things a little backwards this time. If this is the answer, what is the question? (Like in Jeopardy)
These individuals train to aid in the conversion and subsequent protection of drow who have come to the surface of Faerun.
What is the main purpose of the followers of Eilistraee (sp.)? |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 14:13:33
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quote:
Originally posted by wintermute27
I have decided to do things a little backwards this time. If this is the answer, what is the question? (Like in Jeopardy)
These individuals train to aid in the conversion and subsequent protection of drow who have come to the surface of Faerun.
I thought they were all on the surface, already! |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - 23 Sep 2009 : 17:31:10
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Originally posted by Kyrene
What is the main purpose of the followers of Eilistraee (sp.)?
Close, but I'm looking for the name of a specific organization or group. |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 06:39:00
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| I did have quite a difficult time wresting this particular bit of lore from the great fanged beast that guarded it. |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 14:57:46
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Originally posted by wintermute27
I did have quite a difficult time wresting this particular bit of lore from the great fanged beast that guarded it.
That's really not a nice description of Big Al. |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - 24 Sep 2009 : 15:52:36
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by wintermute27
I did have quite a difficult time wresting this particular bit of lore from the great fanged beast that guarded it.
That's really not a nice description of Big Al.
Well then maybe he shouldn't go around biting people.  |
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Sandro
Learned Scribe
New Zealand
266 Posts |
Posted - 25 Sep 2009 : 04:44:43
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quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by wintermute27
I did have quite a difficult time wresting this particular bit of lore from the great fanged beast that guarded it.
That's really not a nice description of Big Al.
And what's so wrong with being a great fanged beast, eh? Humans these days can be so offensive... |
"Gods, little fishes, and spells to turn the one to the other," Mordenkainen sighed. "It's started already..." |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
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BadCatMan
Senior Scribe
Australia
401 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2009 : 02:29:10
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I'll not forget a name like that, though it originally comes from a medieval practice of someone who had to eat the evil bread. Anything that adds a bit more to the Eilistraeens than naked dancing drow is a good thing.
They are the Silverhair Knights, a prestige class described in Dragon #315, dedicated to converting drow, absolving them of their sins, and subsequently protecting them. |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - 26 Sep 2009 : 06:20:21
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quote:
Originally posted by BadCatMan
I'll not forget a name like that, though it originally comes from a medieval practice of someone who had to eat the evil bread. Anything that adds a bit more to the Eilistraeens than naked dancing drow is a good thing.
They are the Silverhair Knights, a prestige class described in Dragon #315, dedicated to converting drow, absolving them of their sins, and subsequently protecting them.
For some reason, I've never had a problem with Eilistraee's only shtick being naked dancing Drow.
You are correct, my good BadCatMan. The floor is yours. |
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BadCatMan
Senior Scribe
Australia
401 Posts |
Posted - 27 Sep 2009 : 15:41:22
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I've been thinking of switching their bastard swords for katanas to suit their graceful, balanced fighting style, then having them fight Celtic-style in woad warpaint and nothing else. But I'm not sure if that makes it better or so much worse. ;)
Speaking of such things...
Who is the The Lady Of The Night?
Probably a bit tricky this one, by virtue of being vague and rarely mentioned when she does appear. But I've seen worse here. :p |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 27 Sep 2009 : 15:57:58
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| Saestra Karanok? I know that you know everything about Chessenta. |
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BadCatMan
Senior Scribe
Australia
401 Posts |
Posted - 29 Sep 2009 : 07:44:53
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Originally posted by Quale
Saestra Karanok? I know that you know everything about Chessenta.
Sorry, I completely missed your post, only seeing capnvan's.
Yes, that's right. Mentioned in Old Empires and Dragon 236, she was named as such by the people of Luthcheq for her night-time charitable endeavours - and not for being a bloodthirsty vampire.
Over to you. |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 21:04:45
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| ok, the question, he was once known as Protector of the North and Guardian of the Great Glacier, who is he? |
Edited by - Quale on 30 Sep 2009 21:05:59 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 30 Sep 2009 : 21:27:32
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quote:
Originally posted by Quale
ok, the question, he was once known as Protector of the North and Guardian of the Great Glacier, who is he?
Santa Claus? |
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Quale
Master of Realmslore
1757 Posts |
Posted - 01 Oct 2009 : 19:51:20
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| no, but he has a similar beard, hope that helps |
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Icelander
Master of Realmslore
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Forgotten Realms Trivia Challenge 2.0
