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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
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 Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 01:59:12
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Not much is known of Chaulssin, the City of Wyrmshadows, not even by me . Did the inhabitants of the city follow Lolth, Vhaeraun, Ghaunadaur, Kairansalee, or some other deity? What caused it's fall from power? When did the Jaezred Chaulssin begin? If anyone has answers to these questions, please post.
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The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:13:46
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Actually, I think that Chaulssin's brief write-up in the Underdark tome is the only full reference to this Drow city. Looking through most of my 2e FR materials, I found little. And there is nothing else written about it in any 3e tome.
Perhaps Faraer will have more...
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:15:57
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| Hmmm, it seems as though what little materials that have been printed on Chaulssin were lost, or there were not that many to begin with.... Sage, if it isn't too inconvienient, can you post the brief mention in the Underdark tome? It may help my story. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:29:10
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| WotSQ Book 3 Condemnation..... I would expect you to know that, Sage.... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:38:25
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Okay, here's what we know about the City of Wyrmshadows, called Chaulssin by some -
This semi-deserted crumbling ruin is said to lay below the northern most tip of the Rauvin Mountains, in the Middle Underdark. The city rests on an unusually large and awkward spur of hard stone overhanging a very large, and very deep abyss. The city sits at the top of this spur resting in the emptiness of the underground cavern.
It is said that Chaulssin was once a Drow city, but at some point in it's history (about 1,500 years ago) a small clan of Shadow Dragons conquered much of the city, and made slaves of it's population. These 'Wyrmshadows' dragons are said to have ruled the city of Chaulssin for many centuries, but in the end, their rule was brought down by their assorted collection of Half-Drow/Half-Dragon progeny. These progeny are believed to have considerable planar magics at their command.
Few of these descendents actually exist today, but a semi-secret organisation (House) of Drow Master assassins (called the Jaezred Chaulssin), regularly use the ruins as a base of operations, and their main stronghold.
It is also known that Chaulssin exists partially in the Plane of Shadow, much like the city of Sphur Urpa in Middle Earthroot. Much shadow-stuff finds it's way around the ruins, and deadly Shadow planes monsters hunt for prey here. It is not uncommon for entire quarters, or some sections of the ruined city to disappear for a period of time within the Plane of Shadow.
Well, that's it...
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:40:55
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quote:
Originally posted by Shadowlord
WotSQ Book 3 Condemnation..... I would expect you to know that, Sage....
Well in my own defense, it's been quite a while since I read that book, so...
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:42:43
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Thanks for your help Sage, you have my everlasting gratitude. Its not much, but its far more than i expected.... Now my only question is what deity the populace venerated. I would think it would be lolth, but there are colonies of Vhaeraun, temples of Eilistraee, and Ghaunadaur the slime lord, well, he has his mold
So once again thanks, and it seems as though I'll be making up a bit of information to complete my story.... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:50:03
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The entry in the Underdark tome makes no mention of any kind of deity worship, so you should be pretty safe to assume which ever faith you wish. Although during, or even post-Shadow Dragon occupation, I would say that both Vhaeraun and Kiaransalee could be a possibility...maybe even Zinzerena...
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 06:54:41
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| I would not think Zinzerena too great a possibility, but as for Vhaeraun and Kairansalee, I suppose I can see them having places of worship in Chaulssin. Thank you for all your help Sage. Say, you wouldn't be interested in converting to the Faithful of Vhaeraun, now would you? |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 07:01:30
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Well, I wouldn't say that the worship of Zinzerena would be too far of a stretch for the populace, at least not the Jaezred Chaulssin anyway. She is afterall the very image of a master assassin, and is said to embody the very powerful principle of absolute chaos...
Sorry Shadowlord, but my faith belongs only to the Sage at Sunset...Labelas Enoreth...
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 07:02:49
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| hmmmm, tis a shame, a mind like yours would do the Masked Lord proud |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 07:06:55
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| you forget, Vaheraun is an outcast, hes no more a member of the Seldarine than Baervan Wildwanderer. |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Posted - 09 Jan 2004 : 07:11:27
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Yes, but you are Drow are you not, and you worship a Drow god?...My character is a gnome, who worships an Elven deity.
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
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1298 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2004 : 03:35:52
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| Hmmm, it does not matter, as long as you convert, my friend......... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
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1298 Posts |
Posted - 13 Jan 2004 : 21:05:37
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| Not if Vhaeraun conquers the Seldarine!!!!!! |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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Faraer
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Posted - 13 Jan 2004 : 23:55:50
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| Chaulssin is listed in FOR2, discussed on p. 66 of DDGttU -- which suggests it's Nurvureem's origin, though her "Wyrms of the North" writeup doesn't say so -- and then what's been mentioned. |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
USA
1298 Posts |
Posted - 14 Jan 2004 : 00:20:26
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| Yes, I've already read it.....not too much info, I'm afraid |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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lowtech
Learned Scribe
USA
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Posted - 21 Jan 2004 : 18:19:06
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quote:
Originally posted by Shadowlord
Hmmm, it does not matter, as long as you convert, my friend.........
But Vhaerun woudn't accept a gnomish convert... |
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Shadowlord
Master of Realmslore
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Posted - 21 Jan 2004 : 20:27:37
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| Ah, what you say is true of course, but there was a little chance...... |
The Chosen of Vhaeraun
"Nature is governed by certain immutable rules. By virtue of claw and fang, the lion will always triumph over the goat.Given time, the pounding of the sea will wear away the stone. And when dark elves mingle with the lighter races, the offspring invariably take after the dark parent. It is all much the same. That which is greater shall prevail. Our numbers increase steadily, both through birth and conquest. The dark elves are the dominant race, so ordained by the gods." Ka'Narlist of the Ilythiiri. |
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