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MTBlack
Acolyte
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
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Alaundo
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United Kingdom
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11690 Posts |
 Posted - 07 Apr 2020 : 14:21:40
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| Just wondering, what might this entail? Are we going to see something like a long list of book names that are in the Keep with details about how that book might help you? Or more of a map and NPC compilation? Maybe some rules on how to use the Keep to improve research on something in a 5e campaign? Details on Keep defenses? New spellbooks like what was done in the 1e gray box with new spells listed? New class options for someone involved in some way with Candlekeep? |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
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MTBlack
Acolyte
40 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2020 : 01:33:01
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Here's the Blurb:
Elminster’s Candlekeep Companion aims to be the definitive guide to Candlekeep in DUNGEONS & DRAGONS fifth edition. Players and Dungeon Masters can use this book to create characters and adventures relating to Candlekeep and the knowledge it contains.
Chapter 1 provides new character options for creating Candlekeep-inspired characters.
Chapter 2 presents a general overview of Candlekeep, such as requirements for entry, major locations, and the monastic order known as the Avowed.
Chapter 3 includes an in-depth look at the Great Library of Candlekeep, its rules, and the books contained therein.
Chapter 4 details ideas for creating Candlekeep adventures. It also includes an adventure by M.T. Black, for use in Baldur’s Gate: Descent into Avernus.
Chapter 5 contains new magic items and spells found in Candlekeep and its vaults, including magical books, tomes, and grimoires.
Chapter 6 provides new monsters and NPCs, such as bookworms and Mirrym, the Sentinel Wyrm. |
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sleyvas
Skilled Spell Strategist
USA
11690 Posts |
Posted - 08 Apr 2020 : 22:04:27
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You may enjoy this thread which can help you populate Chapter 5. The subject was "Tomes of esoteric lore in Unther"
http://forum.candlekeep.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=22383
It was basically some musings for titles of books that MIGHT come from Faerunian history. I know people can get punchy when making up stuff like this, so I freely allow you to use anything that I personally came up with in that thread. It might also give you ideas. I won't say its "gold", but I think there's some nuggets there. |
Alavairthae, may your skill prevail
Phillip aka Sleyvas |
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TomCosta
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
954 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2020 : 01:37:57
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| Don't forget Confrontation at Candlekeep adventure. |
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Ayrik
Great Reader
Canada
7968 Posts |
Posted - 09 Apr 2020 : 02:41:35
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| I'd like at least 24 hours notice if you're going to be showing my room to adventurers. And please don't disturb my quasit, he tends to bite strangers. |
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TomCosta
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
954 Posts |
Posted - 10 Apr 2020 : 17:36:47
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| Would love a good map of the place. The existing maps (Baldur's Gate video game and snippets of places from some adventures like Confrontation at Candlekeep) don't come close to mirroring the images of the place. |
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MTBlack
Acolyte
40 Posts |
Posted - 12 Apr 2020 : 23:09:03
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Originally posted by TomCosta
Would love a good map of the place. The existing maps (Baldur's Gate video game and snippets of places from some adventures like Confrontation at Candlekeep) don't come close to mirroring the images of the place.
It includes a very cool map |
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TomCosta
Forgotten Realms Designer
USA
954 Posts |
Posted - 14 Apr 2020 : 01:49:28
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| Excellent. That warms the cockles of my heart. Thank you. |
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MTBlack
Acolyte
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3285 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2020 : 14:17:10
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| Just bought a copy! |
"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 - 28 Apr 2020 : 16:47:53
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I am, officially, working from home right now... But I still hopped onto my home computer just to make this purchase. 
(The DM's Guild and associated sites will load on my work computer, but they're painfully slow -- and I can't easily transfer files off of the work computer, due to corporate security policies) |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 28 Apr 2020 16:49:06 |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2020 : 18:10:12
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Dang it!
Okay, so not only did I spring for the separate map before noticing it was included, I just checked my email and found a "Hey, get this new thing for 20%!" notice in there.
That'll teach me not to make purchases in a hurry... |
Candlekeep Forums Moderator
Candlekeep - The Library of Forgotten Realms Lore
http://www.candlekeep.com -- Candlekeep Forum Code of Conduct
I am the Giant Space Hamster of Ill Omen! |
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MTBlack
Acolyte
40 Posts |
Posted - 28 Apr 2020 : 23:14:08
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Hi folks, we really appreciate the purchases!
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6643 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2020 : 00:53:25
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Yes, purchased and very pleased. Good stuff.
-- George Krashos |
"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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MTBlack
Acolyte
40 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2020 : 04:26:10
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| Thank you, folks - it is encouraging to hear this feedback :-) |
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The_Silversword
Seeker
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - 12 May 2020 : 19:02:23
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| Just picked it up. beautifully done, that map is gorgeous! Candlekeep is such an iconic locale. Nice to finally see it in detail. Kudos to everyone involved. Hoping for a print version. |
I survived the Spellplague and all I got was this stupid sig. |
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MTBlack
Acolyte
40 Posts |
Posted - 15 May 2020 : 23:36:24
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| Thankyou! The same team is working with Ed to detail *another* iconic Forgotten Realms location, one that has also been underserviced. I look forward to announcing it! |
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The_Silversword
Seeker
USA
58 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2020 : 13:16:48
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| Ooohhhhh! can't wait! |
I survived the Spellplague and all I got was this stupid sig. |
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Seravin
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1265 Posts |
Posted - 17 May 2020 : 13:18:21
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Originally posted by MTBlack
Thankyou! The same team is working with Ed to detail *another* iconic Forgotten Realms location, one that has also been underserviced. I look forward to announcing it!
Brilliant! Thanks and keep us posted. |
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MTBlack
Acolyte
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Posted - 24 Jul 2020 : 02:50:13
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Originally posted by Seravin
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Originally posted by MTBlack
Thankyou! The same team is working with Ed to detail *another* iconic Forgotten Realms location, one that has also been underserviced. I look forward to announcing it!
Brilliant! Thanks and keep us posted.
Just announced "Darkhold: Secrets of the Zhentarim" |
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Elminster's Candlekeep Companion (with Ed)
