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Melfius
Senior Scribe
USA
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 Posted - 10 Mar 2005 : 00:01:22
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Thanks, Wooly! I didn't want to have to post that reply myself!  |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
37010 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2005 : 00:17:50
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Originally posted by Melfius
Thanks, Wooly! I didn't want to have to post that reply myself!
Not a problem! Keeping all this stuff in various files makes it a lot easier. |
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Chosen of Moradin
Master of Realmslore
Brazil
1120 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2005 : 12:26:05
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Thank you very much, Wooly!!! You really give me some great infos to work on, and I´m very happy. Now, with the "recent return to undermountain" in the WoTC website, and my Lost Empires coming (good source of info about Imaskar), I think that I will do a very good job in my campaign.
Again, thank you, noble scribe and Master of Lore! |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
37010 Posts |
Posted - 10 Mar 2005 : 22:48:01
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Originally posted by Chosen of Moradin
Thank you very much, Wooly!!! You really give me some great infos to work on, and I´m very happy. Now, with the "recent return to undermountain" in the WoTC website, and my Lost Empires coming (good source of info about Imaskar), I think that I will do a very good job in my campaign.
Again, thank you, noble scribe and Master of Lore!
Hey, sharing lore is why we're here! |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 01:23:37
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Well, most of us... 
There are some... looks in the direction of the Furry Hamster ...who exist to plague Big Al with antics that would make even a kender cry in frustration .
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
37010 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 03:56:13
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Originally posted by The Sage
Well, most of us...
There are some... looks in the direction of the Furry Hamster ...who exist to plague Big Al with antics that would make even a kender cry in frustration .
Really? I should love to meet someone like that!  |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6692 Posts |
Posted - 11 Mar 2005 : 04:34:03
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One mirror of opposition on the way, Wooly!
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"Because only we, contrary to the barbarians, never count the enemy in battle." -- Aeschylus |
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Solomon
Acolyte
New Zealand
23 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2005 : 12:08:05
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What an incredibly informative discussion. Thank you all for sharing your knowledge (which, I must say, is very impressive) - the sections on Halaster, Asmodeus, the Chosen, Mystra and the Bhaalspawn were particularly of interest to me.
Though I consider the original question to have been answered in detail, my list of the most powerful beings in the Forgotten Realms would include:
- The Chosen of Mystra (for the near limitless powers, liberties and capabilities that Ed gives them)
- Halaster Blackcloak (I would have included him anyway, but the recent events detailed in Elminster in Hell mean that he is perhaps more powerful than ever)
- Szass Tam (for his position of power, his schemes and the immense influence he wields)
- Manshoon (Personally I put Manshoon ahead of Fzoul, as I think he's a greater, more threatening villain)
- Fzoul (If I'm going to include Manshoon, I suppose I'd better include Fzoul)
- Shurrupak (As far as I know, I cannot bring to mind any greater warrior currently active in the Realms, and with Gilgeam dead, he's more dangerous than ever)
Personally, I'd prefer not to include deities, quasi-deitys and the various devil and demon princes, celestial paragons and similar entities. Although they do of course extend their influence onto the Prime Material plane, I do not feel that they can be counted among this list. Really, they're in their own category altogether. |
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barry
Acolyte
South Africa
27 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2005 : 20:37:50
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All this talk and interest in Halaster blackcoak should serve as enough proof that the forgotten realms readers want a halaster blackcloak nove l. i believe so
what you think?
Ye or nay
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
37010 Posts |
Posted - 28 Mar 2005 : 23:47:23
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Originally posted by barry
All this talk and interest in Halaster blackcoak should serve as enough proof that the forgotten realms readers want a halaster blackcloak nove l. i believe so
what you think?
Ye or nay
Indeed, it is something many of us want. Sadly, Wizards of the Coast isn't well-known for listening to what fans want. |
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2005 : 02:42:03
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Originally posted by barry
All this talk and interest in Halaster blackcoak should serve as enough proof that the forgotten realms readers want a halaster blackcloak nove l. i believe so
what you think?
Ye or nay
Nay, he's just not that interesting to me. I love Undermountain, but a whole novel devoted to Halaster? Pass. |
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George Krashos
Master of Realmslore
Australia
6692 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2005 : 07:20:39
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Given the very restricted geographical focus such a novel would have, I'm not sure it's a "must". Now if Halaster (with his newfound sanity and favour of Mystra) wanted to branch out and check out the Realms, THAT would interest me - as long as it didn't involve him destroying great swathes of territory/cities and/or upending the Realms in any significant way.
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31799 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2005 : 14:26:51
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Now if Halaster (with his newfound sanity and favour of Mystra) wanted to branch out and check out the Realms, THAT would interest me...
Now where would the fun be in THAT!
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SiriusBlack
Great Reader
USA
5517 Posts |
Posted - 29 Mar 2005 : 16:22:31
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by George Krashos
Now if Halaster (with his newfound sanity and favour of Mystra) wanted to branch out and check out the Realms, THAT would interest me...
Now where would the fun be in THAT!
I can see the upcoming tome:
Halaster's Guide to Faerun |
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rugerx
Acolyte
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Posted - 31 Mar 2005 : 16:43:47
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Hi all first time poster...
I would say the simple answer is the unnamed entity that AO speaks to at the end of Waterdeep... Anyone AO would bow to has to be one bad mutha!
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Alaundo
Head Moderator
United Kingdom
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Posted - 01 Apr 2005 : 08:41:18
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Originally posted by rugerx
Hi all first time poster...
I would say the simple answer is the unnamed entity that AO speaks to at the end of Waterdeep... Anyone AO would bow to has to be one bad mutha!
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This has been discussed previously, try a search on Ao for starters. In addition, this is answered in the Official FR FAQ here at Candlekeep. (specifically the question is here) |
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2005 : 19:35:41
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If I were a ranger, I would pick NDA for my favorite enemy |
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Mareka
Learned Scribe
Canada
125 Posts |
Posted - 02 Apr 2005 : 20:56:30
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| A novel about Halaster's life thus far might be interesting, especially if used to showcase some of the ancient civilizations and events of Faerun's past. |
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creyzi4zb12
Learned Scribe
Philippines
129 Posts |
Posted - 15 Aug 2010 : 16:44:51
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althen artren
Senior Scribe
USA
780 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2010 : 04:16:40
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Casts Resurrect Scroll:
Given what Ed has said about the general levels of the Srinshee, its
interesting to look back on this scroll and see how wrong everybody
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creyzi4zb12
Learned Scribe
Philippines
129 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2010 : 07:32:42
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| Oh yeah, we totally forgot about the Srinshee...Totally one of the most powerful elves out there. |
orc orc orc orc orc orc orc orc orc orc orc |
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Acolyte
Netherlands
42 Posts |
Posted - 16 Aug 2010 : 15:28:52
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Grandfather Tree, in het High Forest.
Actually it would love to see that tree |
"You smell human to me." |
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 17 Aug 2010 : 09:59:19
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Larloch, for all his clandestine grand designs that Faerun's powerful can only guess and never discover; and for his sheer might.
Telamont, for being able to shackle Mephistopheles, for resurrecting the fallen Netheril and for continuously spreading havoc in the Realms both directly and indirectly.
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Dennis
Great Reader
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Posted - 17 Aug 2010 : 10:02:31
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Oh, I almost forgot: Riven's dogs, for being able to "tame an assassin's heart."
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