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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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 Posted - 27 Apr 2010 : 19:45:02
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Originally posted by Elfinblade
If i remember correctly from So Saith Ed, Zelzing is some sort of oath used in combat is it not? 
I must apologize for the long delay. I have not had an opportunity to log on here for the last five days, or to give clues on this one.
Elfinblade, you are on the correct path, but I need it to be a little bit more specific.
Clue: It is a word from an old, now-lost battle song of the Foehammer. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 01:13:56
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Originally posted by Kyrene
quote:
Originally posted by Elfinblade
If i remember correctly from So Saith Ed, Zelzing is some sort of oath used in combat is it not?
I must apologize for the long delay. I have not had an opportunity to log on here for the last five days, or to give clues on this one.
Elfinblade, you are on the correct path, but I need it to be a little bit more specific.
Clue: It is a word from an old, now-lost battle song of the Foehammer.
I didn't want to answer this before, because it's musical-related. And my obsession with music-related Realmslore, I thought, gave me something of an unfair advantage -- since I immediately knew both the answer and the source. But since Elfinblade's already taken a shot, I'll finish it off.
'Tis indeed a piece of Ed-lore. "Zelzing" is an old word from an ancient battle song of the faith of Tempus. From Ed's '04 replies:-
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“Zelzing!” [a word from an old, now-lost battle song of Tempus, that poetically described the sound of ringing swords in battle; this is now used triumphantly to mark a blow struck, or battle joined, or a foe struck down]
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 02:33:05
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Close but no cigar i guess. I will now proceed with the following statement, expressed with great vigor and enthusiasm: Blast and damnation!  |
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Alisttair
Great Reader
Canada
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Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 15:20:57
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Originally posted by Elfinblade
Close but no cigar i guess. I will now proceed with the following statement, expressed with great vigor and enthusiasm: Blast and damnation!
That's in one of the voicesets in NWN for cursing. |
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Elfinblade
Senior Scribe
Norway
377 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 17:25:03
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
728 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2010 : 18:42:52
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Originally posted by Elfinblade
Close but no cigar i guess. I will now proceed with the following statement, expressed with great vigor and enthusiasm: Blast and damnation!
Or if you prefer (the more Tempuran), "Kelstyn!" and "Malagard!"  quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
'Tis indeed a piece of Ed-lore. "Zelzing" is an old word from an ancient battle song of the faith of Tempus. From Ed's '04 replies:-
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“Zelzing!” [a word from an old, now-lost battle song of Tempus, that poetically described the sound of ringing swords in battle; this is now used triumphantly to mark a blow struck, or battle joined, or a foe struck down]
You are of course correct, Sage. The floor is yours...
*who loves Tempuran lore almost as much as Sage loves music-related lore* |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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skychrome
Senior Scribe
713 Posts |
Posted - 29 Apr 2010 : 17:35:38
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Originally posted by capnvan
Hint #4: If you're still searching for the source, it has a detailed write-up of the Border Kingdoms elsewhere in the book.
Ooooh, Border Kingdoms!  Where is this write-up in? Powers of Faerun? |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2010 : 00:13:27
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Yes it is
There was a nifty detailed map to go with it, but I can no longer find the 'Free Downloads' section on the WotC site.  |
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Nicolai Withander
Master of Realmslore
Denmark
1093 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2010 : 15:34:47
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Sorry im off topic, but damn I'm a noob compared to all of you guys. I cant answer any of these questions. And all that I could come up with for a question is:
What is the name of the creature that feeds on magic?
(There might be more than one, dont know, but Im thinking of a specific here) |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2010 : 20:52:43
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Nilshai(sp) is one.
Then you have the one Shandril sucked dry in Spellfire.
Magic Golem from the Zhentil Keep boxset.
Probably some more out there lurking... |
"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."
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Nicolai Withander
Master of Realmslore
Denmark
1093 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2010 : 21:51:47
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2010 : 22:02:47
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Originally posted by Nicolai Withander
Ohh... they are all good. Close you are when naming Shandrill!!!!
The Balhiir page 62 in the Villains Lorebook. Plus Book one of the Shandril Saga: Spellfire.
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"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."
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2010 : 22:17:40
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So...while we are waiting on Sage to ask his question.
Lets have a Bonus Round.
Question(Very easy one and it will let you know what I am reading now.): Who created the Doomstars? |
"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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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2010 : 00:06:36
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Originally posted by Brimstone
So...while we are waiting on Sage to ask his question.
Lets have a Bonus Round.
Question(Very easy one and it will let you know what I am reading now.): Who created the Doomstars?
Isn't that the name of Dr. Doom's Dance Squad?  |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2010 : 00:09:56
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
So...while we are waiting on Sage to ask his question.
Lets have a Bonus Round.
Question(Very easy one and it will let you know what I am reading now.): Who created the Doomstars?
Isn't that the name of Dr. Doom's Dance Squad?
I just knew somebody would clown on my question! 
I figured I would get somekinda Star Wars snark... |
"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."
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2010 : 01:35:59
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quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
So...while we are waiting on Sage to ask his question.
Lets have a Bonus Round.
Question(Very easy one and it will let you know what I am reading now.): Who created the Doomstars?
Isn't that the name of Dr. Doom's Dance Squad?
I just knew somebody would clown on my question!
I figured I would get somekinda Star Wars snark...
It's what the clone Emperor wanted to call the Galaxy Gun.
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Applause for Wooly too, for the suitable Doctor Doom reference. As my favourite Marvel villain, that's definitely something I can find amusing.
-- It's also a nice place for all those unneeded Doombots. |
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The_Silversword
Seeker
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2010 : 00:06:17
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quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
So...while we are waiting on Sage to ask his question.
Lets have a Bonus Round.
Question(Very easy one and it will let you know what I am reading now.): Who created the Doomstars?
I read this one not too long ago myself. Have you got to the part with Elminster's Enchanted Undies yet? |
I survived the Spellplague and all I got was this stupid sig. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2010 : 01:35:02
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Originally posted by capnvan
quote:
Originally posted by The Sage
[quote]Originally posted by Brimstone
[quote]Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
[quote]Originally posted by Brimstone
So...while we are waiting on Sage to ask his question.
And yet, the Great Waiting continues...
Unfortunately, I doubt I'll get to it today. It's a *special* day of annual importance for me, and the Lady K has quite a hectic adventuring schedule planned. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 02 May 2010 : 03:55:06
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quote:
Originally posted by The_Silversword
quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
So...while we are waiting on Sage to ask his question.
Lets have a Bonus Round.
Question(Very easy one and it will let you know what I am reading now.): Who created the Doomstars?
I read this one not too long ago myself. Have you got to the part with Elminster's Enchanted Undies yet?
No, not yet. |
"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."
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 09 May 2010 : 01:11:53
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Did I kill this Scroll?
Hint: The Doomstars are in a novel wriiten by Ed Greenwood in 1995.
Silver, I finally read about Elminster's Magical Undergarments.
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"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 Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Zireael
Master of Realmslore
Poland
1190 Posts |
Posted - 11 May 2010 : 09:22:54
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| *Cough* *Cough* What happened to the question? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 11 May 2010 : 10:06:11
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| I've got a question in mind... but I'm currently on the train on the way home from work. So it'll have to wait until I get back to my books. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2010 : 01:06:36
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Originally posted by The Sage
Today, today... I'll get to it today.
What Sage fails to mention is that in his own language*, "today" is a variable length of time that is rarely shorter than weeks of realtime.
*To follow the already established trend, this language is known as Sagespeak! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2010 : 01:28:13
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Alright... so I've got Sage Reckoning and Sage Speak here at Candlekeep. [Are there any other terms that scribes think are applicable to my activity in these halls?] And I have SagePhone, SageOS, and SageCar at home.
I'm beginning to notice an almost disturbing third-person Doctor Doom-type trend developing here.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2010 : 03:33:18
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Originally posted by The Sage
Alright... so I've got Sage Reckoning and Sage Speak here at Candlekeep. [Are there any other terms that scribes think are applicable to my activity in these halls?] And I have SagePhone, SageOS, and SageCar at home.
I'm beginning to notice an almost disturbing third-person Doctor Doom-type trend developing here.
Don't forget SageBrowser. And didn't we decide you lived in a SageHome? |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Kyrene
Senior Scribe
South Africa
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