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BadCatMan
Senior Scribe
Australia
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Posted - 31 Oct 2009 : 04:04:49
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Very close, geographically speaking, but not quite. :)
The speaking stone is guarded by dwarves, gnomes and perhaps the oldest amethyst she-dragon in the Realms.
I'm not sure how to give a good clue without giving it away too easily. I hope this helps. |
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BadCatMan
Senior Scribe
Australia
401 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 11:32:37
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Are people not getting this, or just not interested?
It's near the crossroads of Skuldask Road and Thundar’s Ride.
And not far from Boareskyr Bridge as I mentioned earlier. |
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Gang Falconhand
Seeker
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 02 Nov 2009 : 23:01:29
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quote: Originally posted by BadCatMan
Are people not getting this, or just not interested?
It's near the crossroads of Skuldask Road and Thundar’s Ride.
And not far from Boareskyr Bridge as I mentioned earlier.
The Stone That Speaks can be found in the ruins of Tempus's Tears.
(Volo's Guide to the Sword Coast, p118) |
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BadCatMan
Senior Scribe
Australia
401 Posts |
Posted - 03 Nov 2009 : 09:01:07
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Thank you!
Well, technically, it's the ruins of Haumoritas, and the village of Tempus's Tears is found in and around the ruins.
All yours, please. :) |
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Gang Falconhand
Seeker
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 04 Nov 2009 : 08:06:36
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Sorry for the delay!
Who or what is Atad? |
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 04 Nov 2009 : 12:27:11
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quote: Originally posted by Gang Falconhand
Sorry for the delay!
Who or what is Atad?
I don't know if it is the source you are looking for (probably not) but I found it in the ultimate realmslore source, Ed himself here at candlekeep!
And here’s Ed’s reply:
Atad “Yelloweyes” is the sole survivor of the Ruush’lek (“ROOSSH-[[glottal stop]]-lullek”), a small yuan-ti family. More than two decades ago, the Ruush’lek were exterminated by the Company of Crazed Venturers after the Venturers tracked the boldest Ruush’lek, whom they knew only as “Rimriskal the Unblinking,” a sinister yuan-ti trader-in-poisons in Scornubel, to the family lair (after Rimriskal fatally poisoned several merchants in Scornubel the Venturers were buying information about “snakefolk” trade dealings from). The small, well-hidden family cavern-lair is northeast of the village. Atad is a soft-spoken, manipulative, gentle-of-manner sort (expert at “fading into the background when necessary”) who slowly won trust in the Cowl. Of all the Ruush’lek, he was the least menacing to humans (and if truth be known, hated his kin, all of whom oppressed him as a “weakling”). He dwells alone in the family lair, keeping his belongings hidden under rocks there and staying at home seldom; he usually sleeps in the open, and when not guiding makes a living as a local maker and seller of soothing (not healing) ointments, cosmetics, scents, dyes, and sauces (he brings them into the Cowl after dark, selling them to the proprietor of the Dusty Dragon for resale). Atad serves the Harpers as a local “eyes and ears” spy, faithfully reporting to them any contacts he has with yuan-ti or their agents seeking to co-opt him in any schemes (usually shady trade deals originating in Scornubel); his standing orders from the Harpers are to “go along” with all such schemes. The Harpers use him more as a passive information gatherer and source of handy disguises (he’s superb at swiftly applying cosmetics, and can change the apparent hue of a human’s skin, or make them appear subtly older or younger, VERY quickly) than anything else. His family cavern provides travelling Harpers with a handy “safe house” to sleep over or recuperate in, and he tells the Harpers as much as he can learn (without asking) about everyone who hires him as a guide. He has a way (washed garment hung to dry on a certain branch) of signalling to passing Harpers to follow him on some guiding expeditions (so they’ll trail the party he’s guiding, keeping out of sight unless he needs rescuing or the party launches a brigand ambush or gets caught in a fight with yuan-ti or anyone else that the Harpers want to intercede in).
posted 11 Jun 2007 : 02:25:54 , Ed's scroll of course
So saith Ed
Edit: I have not found the original reference for Atad, so I consider I have not yet answered the question (well, not fully legit at least). Of course, some might argue that Ed is always the original reference, still, I'm working on it. |
Edited by - Kilvan on 04 Nov 2009 12:31:47 |
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Gang Falconhand
Seeker
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2009 : 07:22:11
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Kilvan, I think you're probably right, but most of that information isn't in the source I was thinking of. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2009 : 08:30:45
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IIRC one of the Elminster Ecologies? The one dealing with the Battle of Bones, right? If not then please ignore. I should probably read my books tomorrow... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2009 : 12:47:55
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That's right, I found Atad in Elminster's Ecologies App. 2: the serpent hill. He is a lovely and interesting guide, who turns out to be a "serpent" (making him less lovely). |
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Gang Falconhand
Seeker
United Kingdom
85 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2009 : 13:03:01
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Yes yes, that's the source I was using!
Kilvan, you're up! |
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2009 : 13:14:43
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Okee, here's my question: This man is famous today for his spell that makes the bones and sinews of squeletons supple so they don't fall appart upon being animated. Who is he? |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 05 Nov 2009 : 14:09:04
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quote: Originally posted by Kilvan
That's right, I found Atad in Elminster's Ecologies App. 2: the serpent hill. He is a lovely and interesting guide, who turns out to be a "serpent" (making him less lovely).
I thought he sounded Familiar. Serpent Hills not Battle of Bones... |
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Kilvan
Senior Scribe
Canada
894 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2009 : 02:41:49
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Ah ok, I'll give it to you. But the source I was looking for was a note for Malchor Harpell in Magic of Faerun p.11. It does say that Nulathoe was a man. The floor is yours Capnvan |
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 06 Nov 2009 : 13:51:15
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quote: Originally posted by capnvan
Who was Thorstag Amareh?
Let me just set the Wayback Machine to a strange and colorful time we called "The Reagan Era."
Thorstag Amareh, dead some seventy winters as of his p. 68 appearance in Ed's "More Pages From the Mages" article in Dragon #69 (January 1983), was an adventurer/sociopath who had the absolutely lovely habit of keeping a memory box full of fingers (well, seven fingers, at least, I'd consider that full). A memoir written by him or, more likely, at his direction, once existed as a manuscript titled Seven Fingers but has been lost since sometime before 1358 DR.
This whole article is awesome, I haven't looked at it forever. Thanks for the reminder, Capnvan! Holler if this is what you were looking for!
Cheers,
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 08 Nov 2009 : 15:44:44
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quote: Originally posted by capnvan That would be correct, sir.
Excellent, thanks. Here's my question:
Who is Ususi?
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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BadCatMan
Senior Scribe
Australia
401 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 05:48:51
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I'm guessing this is going to be harder than saying she's a Deep Imaskari Ranger seen in Darkvision and other Bruce Cordell novels? (Of which I haven't ready any, so my involvement is limited.) |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 11:53:13
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quote: Originally posted by The Sage
Indeed. For the purposes of this question, I'm thinking Christopher's focusing more on her place in 4e Realmslore.
As usual, Sage's instincts are correct.
Cheers,
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 12:56:41
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quote: Originally posted by BadCatMan
I'm guessing this is going to be harder than saying she's a Deep Imaskari Ranger seen in Darkvision and other Bruce Cordell novels? (Of which I haven't ready any, so my involvement is limited.)
Yes, you could say that is who she "was"(3e), but I think Christopher wants to know he she is as of current time.(4e) |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 13:55:05
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The Leader of The New Imaskari. IIRC. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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The Red Walker
Great Reader
USA
3563 Posts |
Posted - 09 Nov 2009 : 14:47:09
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quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
The Leader of The New Imaskari. IIRC.
She is their Emperess, but she also did something of great import.
P.S. That's all I want to say about her, I wouldn't wan to give the impression that I have looked at any 4e stuff (hint, hint since their isn't much yet!) |
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"We need men who can dream of things that never were." -
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Christopher_Rowe
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
879 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 15:27:51
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Actually, I think Brimstone's answer is more than close enough (though the Red Walker is right to point out that there's a lot more going on there).
So the floor is Brimstone's!
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 11 Nov 2009 : 16:41:56
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I really dont have a question right now...
I will think about it and post it later today, or tomorrow. |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 03:42:23
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Sorry about the delay. Got busy...
Question:Who found the Legendary Orglara?
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 05:33:00
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quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
Sorry about the delay. Got busy...
Question:Who found the Legendary Orglara?
Indiana Jones, but Belloq promptly took it. Later, it melted some Zhents. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 07:31:18
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Almost... |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
179 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 08:31:23
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It's always nice when a question comes up from a book I was recently reading.
quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
Who found the Legendary Orglara?
According to Umberlant holy writ, the Orglara was originally "found" when The Bitch Queen caused it to be swept into the hands of a dedicated priest, calling out for her help, by a storm wave. Interestingly, the Orglara has been lost and found a few times over the years. Other notable finders include Jorist Archneie and one of Lord Anthanlas' under-cooks.
(Prayers from the Faithful, pp.67-70) |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 13:56:54
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quote: Originally posted by wintermute27
It's always nice when a question comes up from a book I was recently reading.
quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
Who found the Legendary Orglara?
According to Umberlant holy writ, the Orglara was originally "found" when The Bitch Queen caused it to be swept into the hands of a dedicated priest, calling out for her help, by a storm wave. Interestingly, the Orglara has been lost and found a few times over the years. Other notable finders include Jorist Archneie and one of Lord Anthanlas' under-cooks.
(Prayers from the Faithful, pp.67-70)
I didn't know that. Yet I have your source, guess I need to read some more.
Jorist Archneie is who I was looking for. I was reading up on the Kraken Society in Cloak and Dagger this week and saw the snippet about the Orglara.
Wintermute has the floor.
Off topic and for my own knowledge, what is the Orglara?(Powers, History, ectera, if known. I do know its a Sea Shell) |
"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep |
Edited by - Brimstone on 14 Nov 2009 13:57:40 |
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wintermute27
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 14 Nov 2009 : 17:29:35
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quote: Originally posted by Brimstone
Off topic and for my own knowledge, what is the Orglara?(Powers, History, ectera, if known. I do know its a Sea Shell)
The book Prayers from the Faithful has a good 2 & 1/2 pages that answers your question, but in brief, it is a magic clerical ritual "book". When moving sea water is allowed to lap over its surface it displays a list of priest spells. Touching one of the spell names will display the spell in full, like on a divine scroll. |
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