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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
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 Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 14:58:22
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Just thought I'd stop into share a few words:
SHADOWBANE
A Forgotten Realms novel.
Fall 2011.
Cheers
It's about time! |
"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."
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Brimstone
Great Reader
USA
3286 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 15:01:35
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Originally posted by Ruul
Can you give us any more info Erik? Setting, time period, anything at all?? =)
Let's see.
Setting: Forgotten Realms.
Time period: 1480ish.
Hopefully Foxy will be in it!
Am I about right Erik? |
"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."
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 15:16:32
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Well, I guess if you're gonna twist my arm about it . . .
Luskan.
Only a lunatic would break *into* the filthiest, deadliest, worst city in the Realms.
But when the woman who gave him back his life is taken into that awful place, the man called Shadowbane will get her out.
Come plague, come demons, come treachery, he'll get her out . . .
Even if he has to kill every wretched son of a dog in that whole stinking city.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
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Ruul
Seeker
USA
64 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 15:42:45
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Well, I guess if you're gonna twist my arm about it . . .
Luskan.
Only a lunatic would break *into* the filthiest, deadliest, worst city in the Realms.
But when the woman who gave him back his life is taken into that awful place, the man called Shadowbane will get her out.
Come plague, come demons, come treachery, he'll get her out . . .
Even if he has to kill every wretched son of a dog in that whole stinking city.
Cheers
Oh my!! Thanks Erik! Looking forward to it. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 15:49:06
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
Ever thought of a career writing tag lines for movie trailers? 
Heh. If I didn't love writing stories so much!
"In a world . . . where DOOM has come to town."
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2010 : 16:06:56
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
Ever thought of a career writing tag lines for movie trailers?
I said the same on Erik's Facebook page when he first announced the title and lead-in for it. It has a suitable "big-budget epic film" quality to it.  |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2010 : 00:14:09
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Still waiting for that call from Jerry Bruckheimer. Y'know, in case any of you happen to hang with him or anything.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Ruul
Seeker
USA
64 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2010 : 13:10:55
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2010 : 23:46:10
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Originally posted by Ruul
Kevin Smith is my cousin's sister's brother. I'll put in a good word.
Jay and Silent Bob Do Waterdeep... I'd pay to see that!  |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 09 Jun 2010 : 23:51:00
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Jay as Durnan and Silent Bob as Mirt. Hells yeah!
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 01:26:21
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Jay as Durnan and Silent Bob as Mirt. Hells yeah!
Cheers
Oh, you're so tempting me to cast the entire list of characters from the film using only the most prominent NPCs of Waterdeep. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 02:20:55
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Ben Afleck as Elaith Craulnober?
Matt Damon as the Paladinson?
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 03:35:08
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Laeral, of course!
(I'm getting stoned for that, I'm sure!)
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 04:18:55
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Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
(I'm getting stoned for that, I'm sure!)
Considering we're talking about Jay and Silent Bob, I have to wonder how you meant that... |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
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Ruul
Seeker
USA
64 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 13:30:45
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Elminster as Cardinal Glick
Khelben as Metatron |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 10 Jun 2010 : 14:33:38
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Alan Rickman as Khelben Arunsun? Dude, SOLD!
It's a shame George Carlin is no longer around, because that man was born to play Elminster.
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 00:28:24
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Alan Rickman as Khelben would be awesome! Of course, I'd also like to see him as either Sememmon or Manshoon. I've seen Rickman play a good guy, but I love him as a villain. 
Don't forget to find a role for the guy that played Dante. Even if was a bit part, he was in all the Jay & Silent Bob flicks. |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3240 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 00:37:30
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Alan Rickman as Khelben would be awesome! Of course, I'd also like to see him as either Sememmon or Manshoon. I've seen Rickman play a good guy, but I love him as a villain.
Don't forget to find a role for the guy that played Dante. Even if was a bit part, he was in all the Jay & Silent Bob flicks.
Dante = Volothamp Geddarm |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 02:17:02
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quote:
Originally posted by Erik Scott de Bie
Alan Rickman as Khelben Arunsun? Dude, SOLD!
It's a shame George Carlin is no longer around, because that man was born to play Elminster.
Cheers
I think Sean Connery would be awesome, but he's probably too over-used for fantasy (he was a dragon, after all).
That guy who played Gandalf - he had a bit of a 'lecherous grin' - but that, too, would be derivitive. Besides, he might make a better Szass Tam (think pre-Lich and Magneto)
How about John Cleese? Strange choice, I know, but I think it would work. Nicol Williamson (the guy who played Merlin in Excalibur) is still alive, and Ed has described Elminster as being very much like that character. He hasn't done anything since 1997 though, and there might be some health issues there.
I used to think Johnny Depp would make a great Drizzt, but the more I think about his Pirate costume, the more I'm seeing him as Jarlaxle.
Although Will Turner (Orlando Bloom) actually had the right hat.
Sam Eliott is probably too old, but he's got the Moustache to play Fzoul.
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Wooly Rupert
Master of Mischief
USA
36779 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 03:18:14
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Alan Rickman as Khelben would be awesome! Of course, I'd also like to see him as either Sememmon or Manshoon. I've seen Rickman play a good guy, but I love him as a villain.
Don't forget to find a role for the guy that played Dante. Even if was a bit part, he was in all the Jay & Silent Bob flicks.
Dante = Volothamp Geddarm
Another excellent choice!
He's not been in any Kevin Smith flicks, but since he was brought up in another thread, I think we need to find a role for Hugh Jackman. |
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Edited by - Wooly Rupert on 11 Jun 2010 03:20:00 |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 03:43:25
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Alan Rickman as Khelben would be awesome! Of course, I'd also like to see him as either Sememmon or Manshoon. I've seen Rickman play a good guy, but I love him as a villain.
Don't forget to find a role for the guy that played Dante. Even if was a bit part, he was in all the Jay & Silent Bob flicks.
Dante = Volothamp Geddarm
Another excellent choice!
He's not been in any Kevin Smith flicks, but since he was brought up in another thread, I think we need to find a role for Hugh Jackman.
In terms of appearance, I'd think he'd make a passable Artus Cimber. Or maybe Fyodor. Or, better yet, Giogi Wyvernspur! |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3240 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 04:01:26
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Alan Rickman as Khelben would be awesome! Of course, I'd also like to see him as either Sememmon or Manshoon. I've seen Rickman play a good guy, but I love him as a villain.
Don't forget to find a role for the guy that played Dante. Even if was a bit part, he was in all the Jay & Silent Bob flicks.
Dante = Volothamp Geddarm
Another excellent choice!
He's not been in any Kevin Smith flicks, but since he was brought up in another thread, I think we need to find a role for Hugh Jackman.
In terms of appearance, I'd think he'd make a passable Artus Cimber. Or maybe Fyodor. Or, better yet, Giogi Wyvernspur!
I don't know... Hugh's got the bardic chops. Bleach his hair, he could be Danilo. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31701 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 05:06:44
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Alan Rickman as Khelben would be awesome! Of course, I'd also like to see him as either Sememmon or Manshoon. I've seen Rickman play a good guy, but I love him as a villain.
Don't forget to find a role for the guy that played Dante. Even if was a bit part, he was in all the Jay & Silent Bob flicks.
Dante = Volothamp Geddarm
Another excellent choice!
He's not been in any Kevin Smith flicks, but since he was brought up in another thread, I think we need to find a role for Hugh Jackman.
In terms of appearance, I'd think he'd make a passable Artus Cimber. Or maybe Fyodor. Or, better yet, Giogi Wyvernspur!
I don't know... Hugh's got the bardic chops. Bleach his hair, he could be Danilo.
No, no, no... I've got David Tennant [the Tenth Doctor of BBC's Doctor Who] pegged as Danilo Thann. He's got the looks and personality for it. |
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 05:11:58
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[gawks]
Oh gods, what have I done?
Evangeline Lilly as Arilyn Moonblade!
(There, I said it!)
Oh, and regarding Jay and Silent Bob:
Shannon Elizabeth, Eliza Dushku, and Ali Larter are totally three of the Seven Sisters. (Storm, the Simbul, and Alustriel respectively?)
Oh and Sean William Scott as Torm.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Ashe Ravenheart
Great Reader
USA
3240 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 05:33:01
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by The Sage
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
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Originally posted by Ashe Ravenheart
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Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
Alan Rickman as Khelben would be awesome! Of course, I'd also like to see him as either Sememmon or Manshoon. I've seen Rickman play a good guy, but I love him as a villain.
Don't forget to find a role for the guy that played Dante. Even if was a bit part, he was in all the Jay & Silent Bob flicks.
Dante = Volothamp Geddarm
Another excellent choice!
He's not been in any Kevin Smith flicks, but since he was brought up in another thread, I think we need to find a role for Hugh Jackman.
In terms of appearance, I'd think he'd make a passable Artus Cimber. Or maybe Fyodor. Or, better yet, Giogi Wyvernspur!
I don't know... Hugh's got the bardic chops. Bleach his hair, he could be Danilo.
No, no, no... I've got David Tennant [the Tenth Doctor of BBC's Doctor Who] pegged as Danilo Thann. He's got the looks and personality for it.
By the way, did you see THIS?
And I can definitely see Ms. Lilly as Arilyn.
Now, we know Cate Blanchett HAS to be one of the Seven Sisters. Question is, which one? Laeral? Alustriel? Syluné?
Here's my ideal for the Seven:
Syluné - Zooey Deschanel
Alustriel - Cate Blanchett
Dove - Keira Knightley
Storm - Scarlett Johannson
Laeral - Bryce Dallas Howard
The Simbul - Kate Beckinsale
Qilué - Zoe Saldana
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
4598 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 05:41:37
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Well sure, if you're going to expand your palette of actors *beyond* Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back.
(I do really like your list, however. Zooey as Sylune is brilliant--she's just so odd, exactly like a ghost!)
Seriously--I've started a casting thread, haven't I?
Cheers |
Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
Posted - 11 Jun 2010 : 05:42:10
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If you are going to do the seven sisters, then Jessica Alba for Dove Falconhand.
Hugh Jackman... I was thinking Artemis Antreri, but that guy from lost - Naveen Andrews (played Sayid) I think has the right 'Calimshan' look about him. I can see Jackman playing lots of diferent roles in the Realms.
And since we mentioned 2 X-men actors, AND the seven sisters... Halle Berry as Qilue' Veladorn.
If you use Doctor Who actors they might accidentally refer to the Illithids as Ood.
Hmmm... now I think I might like Vin Diesal as Artemis Entreri... and that guy that played the half-dead Necromunger Emperor for Telamont.
Edit: Liv Tyler as Amlurial - she makes a SMOKIN' HOT Elf. |
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