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Brimstone
Great Reader
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 Posted - 13 Jan 2012 : 09:35:33
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Guess I have to subscribe...
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"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is
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thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed
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then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2012 : 15:01:27
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Your subscription will be well worth it.
This is an amazing article. Lots of nifty lore for both the city and its inhabitants. It's the kind of write-up that reminds me of the old city articles in the printed DRAGON.  |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2012 : 15:52:03
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| I bit the bullet and subscribed for a year... |
"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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crazedventurers
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1073 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2012 : 01:04:25
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Originally posted by Brimstone
I bit the bullet and subscribed for a year...
Without overstepping the bounds of the code of conduct as to what you reveal - are this and the other articles worth the money Brimstone?
Cheers
Damain
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So saith Ed. I've never said he was sane, have I?
Gods, all this writing and he's running a constant fantasy version of Coronation Street in his head, too. .
shudder,
love to all,
THO
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2012 : 02:02:57
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IMO YES!
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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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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2012 : 02:11:56
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Originally posted by Brimstone
IMO YES!
To reinforce Brimstone's excited support, I'll merely add that the section on the nobility is worth the price of the article alone.
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crazedventurers
Master of Realmslore
United Kingdom
1073 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2012 : 10:25:12
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Thanks both - looks like I might have to consider a one month sub then
Cheers
Damian |
So saith Ed. I've never said he was sane, have I?
Gods, all this writing and he's running a constant fantasy version of Coronation Street in his head, too. .
shudder,
love to all,
THO
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Matt James
Forgotten Realms Game Designer
USA
918 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2012 : 13:55:37
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| I often tout what other Realms designers and I create. But we're no salesman. We don't get commissions if you go and get a sub. All one needs to do is compare the Realms articles against their contemporaries and you'll see the oozing Realmslore yumminess! If someone goes and catalogs all of the digital Realms products from DDI, you'll find it is well worth the investment :) |
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Galadhion
Acolyte
USA
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Posted - 14 Jan 2012 : 19:53:11
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Hello all!
I'm glad you are finding the article useful. I got a lot of help from Brian Cortijo, Brian James, and Ed when putting this article together. All the good stuff in there is due to them.
When I wrote the article, I was using the FR sourcebooks and the Volo's Guides as my inspiration. In brief, you'll find the following in the article: an overview of the city (including its government, military, and justice), an entire section dedicated to the prominent noble families in the city, a discussion of trade, the major temples, and the culture of the city (including festivals, fashion, and nightlife). The article concludes with a description of the significant locations in the city as well as some adventure ideas.
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 15 Jan 2012 : 03:12:08
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Originally posted by Galadhion
Hello all!
I'm glad you are finding the article useful. I got a lot of help from Brian Cortijo, Brian James, and Ed when putting this article together. All the good stuff in there is due to them.
When I wrote the article, I was using the FR sourcebooks and the Volo's Guides as my inspiration. In brief, you'll find the following in the article: an overview of the city (including its government, military, and justice), an entire section dedicated to the prominent noble families in the city, a discussion of trade, the major temples, and the culture of the city (including festivals, fashion, and nightlife). The article concludes with a description of the significant locations in the city as well as some adventure ideas.
Eric
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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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