| Author |
 Topic  |
|
|
hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
 Posted - 12 Aug 2004 : 23:28:26
|
Ed's new Realmslore article includes the line, "others, such as the monks of Candlekeep, hunger for more information about this remote and reclusive island. Scholars," regarding Nimbral.
So, can we call ourselves monks now?
I will have to use the Flying Hunt sometime soon. Nice article!
|
"Hurling himself upon his enemies, he terrified them with slaughter!"
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium
Candlekeep proverb: If a thing is said often enough, fools aplenty will believe it to be true. |
|
|
Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 12 Aug 2004 : 23:59:26
|
| Have you ever read the Cleric Quintet books by RA Salvatore? They have some info on the monks of Candlekeep who worship Oghma. Very interesting bunch :) |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
 |
|
|
SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 01:06:42
|
quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
So, can we call ourselves monks now?
Is celebacy part of the deal with calling ourselves monks?  |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36782 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 03:06:56
|
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
So, can we call ourselves monks now?
Is celebacy part of the deal with calling ourselves monks?
"These men have taken a vow of celibacy, like their fathers and their fathers before them." |
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! |
|
|
|
Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 03:57:23
|
| I've personally avoided the issue during all my years of FR gaming... I don't think celibacy is required of clerics, monks, paladins, etc. This concept is based on real world religions, and I'm not sure the gods of the Realms would care about that. If a paladin takes a vow of celibacy out of penance or to atone for something, then I would understand, but as far as I know, no Realmsmian god or goddess has said something along the lines of "leave wife and children, leave your possessions, and follow me." |
|
|
|
Wood Elf Ranger
Senior Scribe
USA
627 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 04:19:55
|
| Most of them say breed as much as you can and teach ALL your offspring to follow me |
~Lee N.
"Breaktime yes?!.. Yes?.. Maybe?.. Noo, baaack to work.." -Grovel the Goblin from NWN: HotU |
|
|
|
SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 05:07:01
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
"These men have taken a vow of celibacy, like their fathers and their fathers before them."
Going to frustrate yourself then with the flirting you do here. |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36782 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 06:39:06
|
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
"These men have taken a vow of celibacy, like their fathers and their fathers before them."
Going to frustrate yourself then with the flirting you do here.
Aw, I expected you to catch that movie reference... Going senile, perhaps?
Besides, I never mentioned taking a vow of celibacy myself!  |
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! |
|
|
|
Dargoth
Great Reader
Australia
4607 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 06:56:32
|
quote:
Originally posted by SiriusBlack
quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
So, can we call ourselves monks now?
Is celebacy part of the deal with calling ourselves monks?
Well there is a Vow of Chastity Feat in the BOEDs |
“I am the King of Rome, and above grammar”
Emperor Sigismund
"Its good to be the King!"
Mel Brooks |
|
|
|
Purple Dragon Knight
Master of Realmslore
Canada
1796 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 08:20:41
|
quote:
Originally posted by Dargoth
Well there is a Vow of Chastity Feat in the BOEDs
Yep... "Dee nat git laid and git yerself some swweeeeeeeeet pawarz!!!" 
Bet that's a favorite one at gaming conventions... |
|
|
|
SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 14:53:22
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Aw, I expected you to catch that movie reference... Going senile, perhaps?
Maybe better taste in movies..... |
|
|
|
SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 14:54:35
|
quote:
Originally posted by Dargoth
Well there is a Vow of Chastity Feat in the BOEDs
More proof to avoid the generic books. |
|
|
|
hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 18:15:56
|
| Thank you for your contributions brothers. Now, let us chant and pray. |
"Hurling himself upon his enemies, he terrified them with slaughter!"
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium
Candlekeep proverb: If a thing is said often enough, fools aplenty will believe it to be true. |
|
|
|
hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 13 Aug 2004 : 18:24:40
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wood Elf Ranger
Have you ever read the Cleric Quintet books by RA Salvatore? They have some info on the monks of Candlekeep who worship Oghma. Very interesting bunch :)
I read all the books years ago when they came out, but I remember very little about the Candlekeep reference. I'll have to go back to check it out. |
"Hurling himself upon his enemies, he terrified them with slaughter!"
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium
Candlekeep proverb: If a thing is said often enough, fools aplenty will believe it to be true. |
|
|
|
Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2004 : 13:46:29
|
The term "Monks" imply a group of males totally isolated from the rest of the world. Where does the isolation fit in? AND WHAT ABOUT US FEMALES!!! |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
|
|
|
Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36782 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2004 : 17:38:20
|
quote:
Originally posted by Lina
The term "Monks" imply a group of males totally isolated from the rest of the world. Where does the isolation fit in? AND WHAT ABOUT US FEMALES!!!
Y'all can be the monkettes. |
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! |
|
|
|
Sanavin
Acolyte
Finland
26 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2004 : 17:56:19
|
Monkettes of Candlekeep? Is that even a word?
Nuns of Candlekeep doesn't sound that good either. |
"Never test the depth of the water with both feet." |
|
|
|
SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 14 Aug 2004 : 20:21:11
|
quote:
Originally posted by Sanavin
Monkettes of Candlekeep? Is that even a word?
If the OED can recognize D'oh as a word, then monkettes can be used! |
|
|
|
hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2004 : 00:43:49
|
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
quote:
Originally posted by Lina
The term "Monks" imply a group of males totally isolated from the rest of the world. Where does the isolation fit in? AND WHAT ABOUT US FEMALES!!!
Y'all can be the monkettes.
How about monkette..., man, Wooly beat me to it.
Better yet, sisters. Brings a little soul to the joint. |
"Hurling himself upon his enemies, he terrified them with slaughter!"
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium
Candlekeep proverb: If a thing is said often enough, fools aplenty will believe it to be true. |
|
|
|
Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2004 : 08:27:25
|
I dont like the sound of Nuns either Sanavin or Monkette.
Hmmm....
How about....
Sisterhood??
The Sisterhood... I've got it!
The Sisterhood of Candlekeep. I quite like the ring to it.  |
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
Edited by - Lina on 15 Aug 2004 08:30:05 |
|
|
|
hammer of Moradin
Senior Scribe
USA
758 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2004 : 17:10:22
|
| But we can still call you sisters, right? |
"Hurling himself upon his enemies, he terrified them with slaughter!"
Scribe for the Candlekeep Compendium
Candlekeep proverb: If a thing is said often enough, fools aplenty will believe it to be true. |
|
|
|
Lina
Senior Scribe
Australia
469 Posts |
Posted - 18 Aug 2004 : 11:29:33
|
quote:
Originally posted by hammer of Moradin
But we can still call you sisters, right?
Course you can.
|
“Darkness beyond twilight, crimson beyond blood that flows! Buried in the flow of time. In thy great name. I pledge myself to darkness. All the fools who stand in our way shall be destroyed…by the power you and I possess! DRAGON SLAVE!!!”
"Thieves? Ah, such an ugly word... look upon them as the most honest sort of merchant."
-Oglar the Thieflord |
|
|
| |
Topic |
|
Monks of Candlekeep
Topic Locked
