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Eldacar
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 Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 05:33:54
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Has there been anything said about the origin of vampires in FR? As in, where the curse began? Who were the "first" vampires? Are they still around in the "today" of Toril?
Additionally, what about other "supernatural" creatures? Lycanthropes, maybe? Were they the result of magic gone wrong? Created by some deity for its own reasons?
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"The Wild Mages I have met exhibit a startling disregard for common sense, and are often meddling with powers far beyond their own control." ~Volo
"Not unlike a certain travelogue author with whom I am unfortunately acquainted." ~Elminster |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 08:45:31
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You might find THIS of help. |
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Firestorm
Senior Scribe
Canada
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Posted - 25 Apr 2011 : 15:17:15
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Originally posted by Eldacar
Has there been anything said about the origin of vampires in FR? As in, where the curse began? Who were the "first" vampires? Are they still around in the "today" of Toril?
Additionally, what about other "supernatural" creatures? Lycanthropes, maybe? Were they the result of magic gone wrong? Created by some deity for its own reasons?
I don't think so. But nobody has ever asked who the first lich, Dragon, etc were either.
I think in the realms, they simply exist and no backstory was given. |
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 26 Apr 2011 : 01:57:22
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Originally posted by Firestorm
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Originally posted by Eldacar
Has there been anything said about the origin of vampires in FR? As in, where the curse began? Who were the "first" vampires? Are they still around in the "today" of Toril?
Additionally, what about other "supernatural" creatures? Lycanthropes, maybe? Were they the result of magic gone wrong? Created by some deity for its own reasons?
I don't think so. But nobody has ever asked who the first lich, Dragon, etc were either.
Though some people of certain races "claim" to be the first of their kind. |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
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Eldacar
Senior Scribe
438 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2011 : 08:44:05
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Given the fact that there's so many different ways to become a Vampire, I doubt there's any actual "originators", concerning vampiricm. Same thing with lycanthropy.
Maybe, but I personally doubt it. Even if there are lots of different "originators" to the curse (each producing similar-ish effects in the long run), I would still guess that there had to be a particular time or place when the first person/creature/whatever triggered the change, or the phenomenon first appeared. |
"The Wild Mages I have met exhibit a startling disregard for common sense, and are often meddling with powers far beyond their own control." ~Volo
"Not unlike a certain travelogue author with whom I am unfortunately acquainted." ~Elminster |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3746 Posts |
Posted - 30 Apr 2011 : 21:57:00
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Originally posted by Eldacar
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
-Given the fact that there's so many different ways to become a Vampire, I doubt there's any actual "originators", concerning vampiricm. Same thing with lycanthropy.
Maybe, but I personally doubt it. Even if there are lots of different "originators" to the curse (each producing similar-ish effects in the long run), I would still guess that there had to be a particular time or place when the first person/creature/whatever triggered the change, or the phenomenon first appeared.
-Well, obviously, yeah. I mean that, there's no one out there as being the "original" vampires, the "original" lycanthropes, and so on. Just some nameless individuals, whose names have been lost to time, and are very unlikely ever to be mentioned directly in any way, shape, or form. Just like the first Lich, the same Zombie, the first Mystraran Clerics, and millions of other firsts. |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 05:03:21
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It's actually more fun not know who exactly are the "firsts." Makes you want to write your theories and all that. An exciting avenue for creative writing. |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 05:48:45
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When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly? |
"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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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 06:05:27
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Originally posted by Brimstone
When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly?
If WotC hires Meyer. And if Meyer is prepared to write in third person omniscient. |
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Lord Karsus
Great Reader
USA
3746 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 06:05:53
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Originally posted by Dennis
It's actually more fun not know who exactly are the "firsts." Makes you want to write your theories and all that. An exciting avenue for creative writing.
-Eh, I can agree and disagree.
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Originally posted by Brimstone
When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly?
-Radiant Vampires. |
(A Tri-Partite Arcanist Who Has Forgotten More Than Most Will Ever Know)
Elves of Faerūn
Vol I- The Elves of Faerūn
Vol. III- Spells of the Elves
Vol. VI- Mechanical Compendium |
Edited by - Lord Karsus on 01 May 2011 06:06:15 |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 06:06:34
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Originally posted by Dennis
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Originally posted by Brimstone
When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly?
If WotC hires Meyer. And if Meyer is prepared to write in third person omniscient.
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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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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 06:08:19
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Originally posted by Dagnirion
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Originally posted by Brimstone
When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly?
-Radiant Vampires.
Positive energy leeches! They devour healing surges! |
"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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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 06:29:43
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quote:
Originally posted by Brimstone
quote:
Originally posted by Dagnirion
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Originally posted by Brimstone
When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly?
-Radiant Vampires.
Positive energy leeches! They devour healing surges!
Perhaps a fallen solar who is turned into a vamp and whose "corrupted" magic-like abilities make him glow under the sunlight.
Or a kobold palladin of Tyr. |
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Edited by - Dennis on 01 May 2011 06:54:22 |
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Eldacar
Senior Scribe
438 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 07:12:26
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Originally posted by Brimstone
When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly?
Now I'm going to have to get that imagery out of my head all over again. |
"The Wild Mages I have met exhibit a startling disregard for common sense, and are often meddling with powers far beyond their own control." ~Volo
"Not unlike a certain travelogue author with whom I am unfortunately acquainted." ~Elminster |
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3290 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 08:29:39
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quote:
Originally posted by Eldacar
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Originally posted by Brimstone
When will the Realms Vamps become all sparkly?
Now I'm going to have to get that imagery out of my head all over again.
*TIPSHAT*
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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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Dennis
Great Reader
9933 Posts |
Posted - 01 May 2011 : 09:08:26
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Why do folks hate sparkly vampires?
There are diamond-like dusts in their skin which you can "harvest." They're more expensive than diamonds and black pearls. You'll get rich, or for those who already are, richer! |
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