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2006 Archive


Old Candlekeep Site Changes

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19-NOV-2006 1) The Candlekeep Compendium - Volume VII is released! The latest tome of Realmslore, produced at Candlekeep is now available. Featuring excellent articles of Realmslore penned by some of our resident scribes, there should be something for everyone. Many hours of work have gone into producing this collection, we hope you enjoy the wealth of information within.
2)
Updated product information pages for: Darkvision, Lies of Light, Promise of the Witch-King, Shadowbred, Unclean, Seige of Darkness, Passage to Dawn, The Twilight Tomb, Shadowdale: The Sourging of the Land, Dragon Magic, Expedition to Undermountain and Neverwinter Nights 2.
3) Added part II of the long-running The Twilight Dawn campaign, by J P Hazelhoff. Located in the Campaign Logs section.
4) Complete campaign journal downloads of Kaladorm's Campaign Logs, by Ben Downton. Located in the Campaign Logs section.
5)
Added part 10 of The Story of Whren Kehrsyn, in the Campaign Logs section.
6)
Updated the PBeM Guidelines (thanks to J P Hazelhoff for the updates). Available for download in the Campaign Journals, Campaign Logs and Wondrous Treasures section.
7) Updated page for Cleric levels 12-27 and added pages for Corsair, Crusader and Desert Rider of the NPC's of the Realms collection, by Scott Kujawa.
8) Added download for Heartlands Weather document, by Chris Boor. containing random charts and other information. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
9)
Added July - August 2006 entries for So Saith Ed.
10)
Added a new gallery for Arik Witchson, containing numerous character drawings.
11)
Added 'Drakul' and 'Drow Scorpion' images to the Gallery of Faerûn, for Drakul.
12) A review by Glenn Davis for Four from Cormyr.
22-SEP-2006 1) Added and updated product information pages for: Swords of Dragonfire, The Gossamer Plain, Depths of Madness, Sacrifice of the Widow, Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave, Unclean, Sojourn TPB, Shadow's Witness, Halls of Stormweather, War of the Spider Queen Gift Set 1, War of the Spider Queen Gift Set 2, The Hunter's Blades Collector's Edition and Frostfell.
2) Updated Forgotten Realms Bibliography and added the 2007 Release Schedule.
3)
Added the ' Ruby-beaked Eagle ', 'Darksinger', 'Shoon-bird' and the 'Shadow-Vulture' to the Birds of Faerûn article by Jorkens. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
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) An update to the excellent Guide to Tomes and Tales of the Realms document, by Jason Chambers, detailed all Forgotten Realms fiction.
5)
D&D 3.5 Stats for Erevis Cale, by creator Paul S. Kemp, located in the Realmslore section.
6) A new tale entitled The Tale of Gors Ack-Stormaire of Lathander, by Jason Chambers enters the Campaign Logs section.
7) The village of Battlerise, in Cormyr is mapped and a number of locations detailed, by Tres Poe, in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
8)
Another useful collective list of the elven race. This time, Dagnirion brings us a list of Elven names, as well as an update to his Elven Dictionary.
9)
An excellent article on The Tortured Lands, by Jay Johnson, detailing the lands, climate, flora and fauna.
10)
Added a new page to the Gallery of Faerûn, for Drakul, containing various graphic banners of Forgotten Realms figures from novel covers .
11) Jared Rascher has again produced a conversion for Tealpeck's Flood from Dungeon Magazine issue 137 for use in the Forgotten Realms. Located in the Adventures in Faerûn section.
12) Parts eighteen to twenty-three of Companions of the Silver Wyrm, by Scott Kujawa, is now available in the Campaign Logs section.
13) Added new page for Cleric levels 9-11 of the NPC's of the Realms collection, by Scott Kujawa.
14) Two excellent tools for gaming, by Jason Chambers: DM's Campaign Reference Sheet and auto-calculating Character Sheet, located in the Wondrous Treasures section.
15) A new article on a cult based in the Heartlands - The Cult of the Broken Prophesy, by Jared Rascher. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
16) Added links to official art galleries for Mysteries of the Moonsea, Dragons of Faerûn, The Twilight Tomb and Champions of Valor to the Gallery of Faerûn.
22-JUL-2006 1) The Candlekeep Compendium - Volume VI is released! The latest tome of Realmslore, produced at Candlekeep is now available. Featuring excellent articles of Realmslore penned by some of our resident scribes, there should be something for everyone. Many hours of work have gone into producing this collection, we hope you enjoy the wealth of information within.
2)
Updated product information pages for: Blackstaff, Bloodwalk, Legend of Drizzt Omnibus and Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave.
3) Added the ' King Pheasant', ' Pearl Curlew', 'Kezir Bittern', 'Raindrop Parakeet' and the 'Redking' to the Birds of Faerûn article by Jorkens. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
4) Details of a new class, by Danyel Woods, entitled Temple Guardian of Eilistraee. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
5) Information on an order to Finder Wyvernspur called The Nameless Knights and stats on one of their members, by C Fox. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
6) The life and lands of the Gnomes of the Trielta Hills are detailed, by Jorkens. Also located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
7) Also by Jorkens, a list and descriptions of vessels and captains on the River Ashaba, in Boats of Ashaba.
8) Updated Goblins of the Realms with more expanded information, including goblin language, cosmology and mythology. A great resource by Maglubiyet.
9)
Included Q&A from Ed Greenwood for the second quarter of 2006 in
So Saith Ed.
10) Added more characters from Forgotten Realms novels to the Gallery of Faerûn, by Ken Jackson: Araevin Teshurr, Athrogate, Calihye, Danilo Thann, Erevis Cale, Fflar Starbrow, Ilsevele Miritar, Karsus, Maresa Rhost, Shandril Shessair, Sundra Starflower and Vangerdahast.
11) Jared Rascher has again produced a conversion for Gates of Oblivion from Dungeon Magazine issue 136 for use in the Forgotten Realms. Located in the Adventures in Faerûn section.
12) Parts thirteen to seventeen of Companions of the Silver Wyrm, by Scott Kujawa, is now available in the Campaign Logs section.
13) Additional entries to the Cleric page of the NPC's of the Realms collection, by Scott Kujawa.
14) Three new CC2 maps added to the Map Room, by Eric K. Rodriguez: Starmantle, Evermoor and Stoneroot.
15) A collection of adventures and adventure hooks by Eric K. Rodriguez in the Adventures in Faerûn section: Aumglathrolos Adventure, Adventure in the Clouds, The Dark of Dorgnak'tor, The Sea Curse, The Village of Tamaril and Riatavin's Independance.
16) A very useful and much requested document on Play-by-Email games has been written by Ben Downton and available for download in the Campaign Journals, Campaign Logs and Wondrous Treasures section.
17) A variety of articles on various aspects and areas of the Realms, by Eric K. Rodriguez, located in the Traveler's Notebooks section: Dwarven Strongholds, Knightly Orders, The Order of the Shining Sword, Drow of Haundrauth, Mintarn Islands and Lands around Riatavin.
24-JUN-2006 1) Updated product information pages for: Twilight Tomb, Darkvision, Lies of Light, Dragons of Faerûn, Final Gate, Mysteries of the Moonsea and Starless Night.
2) Added product page for War of the Spider Queen Gift Set, part 1 and part 2.
3)
An update to the excellent Grand History of the Realms (2.3MB ZIP), by Brian R James.
4)
Excellent material by Andrew Hart for his 2nd edition Menzoberranzan Mercenaries campaign, comsisting of a 'drow player handout' and 'player calendar sheets'. Located in the Campaign Logs section.
5)
An article on an organization who follow Xvim, called Guardians of the Lost Tyrant, by Jared Rascher, located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
6)
Steve Allen has produced a list of Gems of the Realms, for use in any Forgotten Realms campaign. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
7) The first installment of all Cleric characters from Forgotten Realms sources has been compiled and made available by Scott Kujawa as part of his ongoing NPC's of the Realms collection.
8) An excellent dwarven Prestige Class - High Old Ones, by Ergdusch enters the halls of Candlekeep.
9) Another MP3 from Dustin Nagel, entitled 'Full Metal Battle', added to The Shrine of Milil.
10) Updated the Dungeon Adventures list of Forgotten Realms adventure scenarios. Thanks go to Jesper Haglund for providing this.
11)
Jared Rascher has converted encounters and elements of the Tensions Rising and The Coming Storm adventures from Dungeon Magazine issue 136 for use in the Forgotten Realms. Located in the Adventures in Faerûn section.
12)
The ninth part of The Journals of Whren Kehrsyn, by WhrenKehrsyn, located in the Campaign Logs section.
13)
Also, part nine to twelve of Companions of the Silver Wyrm, by Scott Kujawa, is now available in the Campaign Logs section.
14) An excellent study of some of the Birds of Faerûn, by Jorkens. Located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
21-MAY-2006 1) Updated product information pages for: Shadowbred (cover art and sample chapter) , Bladesinger, The Ruin, The Twilight Tomb (formally 'Citadel of Glass'), Exile TPB comic and Sojourn TPB comic.
2) Added product page for Dragons: Worlds Afire, due to a featured Forgotten Realms story.
3)
An excellent Elven Dictionary, by Steven Sypa containing all known Forgotten Realms elven words and phrases, located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
4)
A new focused article by Jared Rascher on the Region of Dreams in Toril's Cosmology, located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
5)
Added a newly composed MP3 from Dustin Nagel, entitled 'Inns of Cormyr', to The Shrine of Milil.
6)
Part eight of the Companions of the Silver Wyrm, by Scott Kujawa, is now available in the Campaign Logs section.
7) Numerous additional Forgotten Realms characters by Ken Jackson, added to his Gallery of Faerûn.
8)
Added link to Web Enhancement for City of Splendors: Waterdeep.
22-APR-2006

1) New novels announced! Added Unclean, Undead and Unholy ('The Haunted Land Trilogy', by Richard Lee Byers) and Realms of the Undead to the novels page and FR Catalog.
2) Added product page for Tome of Magic: Pact, Shadow and Truename Magic to the products page, due to specific Forgotten Realms relevance within the product.
3)
Updated the Forgotten Realms Bibliography.
4)
Updated the novel checklist, by Sir Urza to the novels page.
5) Updated Goblins of the Realms with more goblin names, tribes and feats and added information for goblin deities and goblins of Grodd. A great collection of goblin material, by Maglubiyet.
6)
A detailed look at the Farrier specialist for AD&D rules, by Steve Allen, located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
7) Included Q&A from Ed Greenwood for the first quarter of 2006 in So Saith Ed.
8) A excellent new gallery added to the Gallery of Faerûn, by Ken Jackson, featuring many well known Forgotten Realms "micro" characters.
9)
The eighth part of The Journals of Whren Kehrsyn, by WhrenKehrsyn, located in the Campaign Logs section.
10) Added chapters 5-7 of Companions of the Silver Wyrm, by Scott Kujawa, located in the Campaign Logs section.
11) Another MP3 by Dustin Naegel from the 'Dagger of Deliverance' soundtrack entitled 'Ashaba Ballad', is available for download on The Dagger of Deliverance page and The Shrine of Milil section.
12) Added link to Web Enhancements page for Sons of Gruumsh.

28-MAR-2006 1) The Candlekeep Compendium - Volume V is released! The latest tome of Realmslore, produced at Candlekeep is now available. Featuring excellent articles of Realmslore penned by some of our resident scribes, there should be something for everyone. Many hours of work have gone into producing this collection, we hope you enjoy the wealth of information within.
2)
Added new product information for Frostfell, The Best of the Realms, Book III: The Stories of Elaine Cunningham, Game of the Ancients and Ascendancy of the Last.
3)
Updated product information pages for Swords of Eveningstar and Power of Faerûn .
4) An outstanding resource for all Forgotten Realms fiction fans, compiled by Jason Chambers, entitled Guide to the Tomes and Tales of the Realms, details locations and notable characters from novels and short stories. This is located in the Novels section and various locations throughout Candlekeep.
5)
An excerpt from a journal covering the Legends of the Magus-Progenetor, by Jared Rascher, located in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
6) A splendid resource by George Krashos, listing a number of Ales, Spirits and Wines of the Realms, to be found in the Traveler's Notebooks section.
7)
Excellent new artwork added to Jason Chambers portfolio in the Gallery of Faerûn: 'Carrow "Crow" Brayth', 'Chamber Dargon', 'Reginald Stillworth', 'Tork Darkale' and 'Zand Balthor'.
8)
As an accompaniment to the above-mentioned 'Carrow "Crow" Brayth' - a story for this character, written by Jason Chambers, is available in the Campaign Logs section.
9)
Added NPC's of the Realms entries for Beggar-thief, Bushi and Cavalier.
10) Update to level two document and map of Steve Allens Rooms of Undermountain.
11) The first seven parts of a wonderful new tale added to the Campaign Logs section: The Journals of Whren Kehrsyn, by WhrenKehrsyn.
12)
Added two new chapters to Companions of the Silver Wyrm, by Scott Kujawa, located in the Campaign Logs section.
13) Added complete scene download for ' Scene IV: Rattle Attack' for fan movie: The Dagger of Deliverance.
14) Also from Dustin Naegel (Dagger of Deliverance), a tune from the soundtrack entitled 'Warrior's Fire', is available for download on The Dagger of Deliverance page and The Shrine of Milil section.
15) Added Sons of Gruumsh and Power of Faerûn art gallery links to 'Official Art Galleries' section of Galleries of Faerûn.
16) Included link for the Champions of Valor web enhancement.
19-FEB-2006 1) Added new product information for Restoration (Songs and Swords #6) , Darkvision (Wizards #2) , Sacrifice of the Widow (Lady Penitent Trilogy #1), Realms of War, Citadel of Glass and Red Hand of Doom.
2)
New area added for online FR fiction to the novels section, including 'Wayfarer', 'The Bones of the Beast' and 'All the Sinners, Saints', 'Rise of the Blade' and 'Bold as Brass'.
3)
Updated product information pages for: Power of Faerûn and The Ruin.
4)
Updated 2005 Index and final part of 2005 document for So Saith Ed - replies from Ed Greenwood's Q&A.
5)
Included collated discussions from Forgotten Realms game designers in Lore from the Sages 2005. Located in the Realmslore section.
6)
A new collective list of NPC's of the Realms, being compiled by Scott Kujawa, lists all Forgotten Realms and Al-Qadim NPC's to appear in 1ed/2ed sourcebooks and other official publications. Initially, this list is categorised by Class, by will eventually be sorted alphabetically by name as well as class. The first entries available are 0-lvl characters, Ajama Mage, Arcanist, Askar, Assassin, Barber, Barbarian and Bard .
7)
Added cover downloads for fan movie: The Dagger of Deliverance.
8) Added two new tales to the Campaign Logs section: Companions of the Silver Wyrm, by Scott Kujawa and Targus, by Marcos Santiago.
9) Added Scribes Desk reviews of Rising Tide, Elminster: The Making of a Mage, Shadowdale, Giantcraft and King Pinch.
10) Included link to the Candlekeep "Frappr" world map on the home page. Show us where in the world you are and see locations of other Candlekeep visitors.
11) Removed "The Salvatore Project" from the site, at the request of the owner, Ken Hill. Ken is hoping to release his work outside of Forgotten Realms association and therefore can no longer offer this material online. We wish Ken good luck in his venture and give thanks for previously sharing this with us.

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