The Dream of Cormanthyr [OOC]

Chambers · 08-07-2012, 11:08 AM

Welcome to the game! I'll be using this first post as a clearinghouse for information about the game. I'm a little busy today so I probably won't get the IC thread up until tomorrow. Come in, choose a speech color and chat amongst yourselves.

IC Thread.

Player	Character	Status
PairO'DiceLost	Ayorra Selskhiva	Active
The Great Skenardo	Wen Shu	Active
Heavensfury	Tyriel Ardentwings	Active
Oh My God	Valinor Silvenruth	Inactive
Bindin Garoth	Aranel Falassion	Inactive
Vael	Sydil	Inactive
userpay	Dane Everson and Aria	Inactive
TheFallenSon	Mithranix The Brightstar	Inactive

Also, please repost all relevant character information in this thread.

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"What once was lost may yet be found,
What pride has slain let love renew,
A dream of all, within it bound,
What once was lost may yet be found."
- Llsevele's Call, sung on the day the Srinshee returned the Crown Blade.

Kahvoerm united the People into one,
Arcaror into Cormanthor, and the People sang.

Sakrattars broke shield and spear against the Twisted Tower,
fell so others may live, and the People sang.

Sinaht fought a battle fought once before,
the Twisted Tower stood, and the People sang.

Miirphys built the temple to Sehanine,
imprisoned the Trio Nefarious, and the People sang.

Tannivh finished what had not been done before,
the Twisted Tower fell, and the People sang.

Eltargrim stood side by side with elf and dwarf and man,
the Warblade was lost to the Drow, and the People sang.

Aravae died before she could wield the Crown,
Myth Drannor fell, and the People sang.
- The Line of Irithyl

The Elves rule once again in Myth Drannor and the Crownblade has been returned. Cormanthyr has a second chance at fulfilling Coronal Oacenth's prophecy, yet there are many threats to the recovering Elven nation.

The mythal lays dormant, the seeds of high magic lost when Evereska burned. The Artblade and Warblade are still missing and the Drow are not content to go back to their caves. Long shadows fall on Cormanthyr from returned Netheril and their ally Cormyr is in civil war with two kings claiming the throne.

His dream may die a second time, but the Elves will not be cowed into surrender. Myth Drannor is theirs by birthright and blood paid; it will not be taken again.

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Useful Information

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Reference Key for Map

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Elven Language references. Candlekeep. Forgotten Realms Wiki.
Dwarven Language references. Dwarven Dictionary (Scottish Gaelic), English to Scottish Gaelic

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AmberVael · 08-07-2012, 11:15 AM

Sydil will speak in navy.

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Important Elements

While Sydil has the pale and ethereal features of a moon elf, she is in fact a szarkai, an albino drow. She spent years being trained for the task of infiltrating surface elf society, and has spent over fifty years of her life living among them in deep cover. As far as she knows, no one but her drow masters are aware of her secret.

Due to a variety of factors, from her basic nature to the fear and submissive loyalty her trainers attempted to instill in her, Sydil is a very quiet and meek person. She is content to watch and listen, and more hesitant to act unless it is truly needed. This has helped her hide her identity across the years.

There are few who have mastered magic as completely as Sydil has. Armed with labyrinthine arcane and esoteric knowledge, Sydil commands wizardry and divine powers with equal ease. Despite her tendency to back away from the spotlight, she is well known for her capabilities.

While Sydil typically turns her magic to the restoration and regrowth of Myth Drannor, she is equally powerful on the battlefield. When she is needed, Sydil is capable of completely altering the face of battle, raising ramparts from nothing and sending deadly evocations to destroy the enemy. She is not officially counted among the forces of the newly risen city, but has worked with them with surprising frequency. When a skilled spellcaster is needed, the military often turns to Sydil.

Because of her power and acclaim, numerous factions and organizations vie for Sydil's attention and participation. If she accepted any of their offers, she would surely have much to gain, and would swiftly rise in the ranks... but it would also put more scrutiny on her, both from opposing factions and her own. Due to the secrets she needs to keep, Sydil has avoided such alliances so far.

Goals

Though she would never dare voice the goal, Sydil dreams of finding and wielding the lost Artblade. Everything she knows about the blade and herself tells her it is foolish and impossible, but nonetheless, she wishes it could happen. She has sometimes idly researched into ways to accomplish the task, and other times searched for hints to its location, but she has never really devoted herself to the possibility. Yet, if she saw a real chance to find and claim it, she would pursue it with unusual fervor.

Sydil needs to be able to confront her past. She dreads it and wishes to ignore it as long as possible, but the cogs of fate are moving, and she will undoubtedly be moved with them. Either her real identity will be discovered, or her masters will command her to move forward with her mission- either way, this facet of her cannot be kept secret and avoided forever.

Secrets

While Sydil is in theory a drow agent, she has spent so long among the surface elves that she has a great deal of doubt and unease about her role. She has gained more friends and ties among the citizens of the newly formed Myth Drannor than she ever had among the drow, and without them nearby to command and reinforce her loyalty, it has waned and nearly died completely. Yet the drow are thorough and ruthless, and she is sure they have some way to keep her in line or eliminate her if they need to. When the time comes to take up her role, Sydil is unsure what she will do.

The military of Myth Drannor is heavily considering drawing Sydil further into their confidence and offering her an official rank, something Sydil's drow superiors greatly desire. However, the military is cautious, and will certainly investigate Sydil further before deciding how to proceed. They might discover her secret if Sydil isn't careful- but if they don't, the drow will push Sydil to betray them.

People

Hezail is Sydil's sister, and is in many ways her opposite. A proud and dark skinned drow, Hezail relishes the tests her society throws at her, and has always overcome them and grown stronger as a result. Yet, Hezail is revolutionary in her own ways. While she has some distaste towards the surface elves, she does not understand the xenophobic hatred towards them. She further has no care for Lolth, though she keeps that a careful secret. A strong warrior who wields divine magic in combat, Hezail believes the drow should turn to their own interests, investing further in their strength and putting their power towards claiming more of the Underdark. Despite their differences and the many years since they have seen each other, Hezail cares about her sister and wants to bring her home.

An officer among the elven military of Myth Drannor, Celidae is a trained and capable strategist, as well as an excellent knight. She has worked with Sydil numerous times across the years, and is usually the one to request her aid when it is needed. Celidae is far more outgoing and gregarious than Sydil, and occasionally makes attempts to drag Sydil into the life of things. While Celidae is a close friend of Sydil, she is devoted to the protection of her people and country and might well choose her duty over her friend if Sydil's true nature came to light.

Sydil is not sure what to think of August Elmbrow, but he is definitely a notable person in her life. An acclaimed sun elf archmage who served once as her tutor and is now her peer, he drifts between being a rival, coworker, and friend with incredibly fluidity. Endlessly curious and devoted to research, August has made many magical advancements, even if the majority of his experiments are fruitless. Failure never dampens his confidence or enthusiasm however, for he knows there are far more things that can be attempted than can actually succeed.

Distinctive Elements

Sydil can still remember one of the first nights she spent outside, and remembers watching the moonlight trickle through the forest canopy. She could feel the open world around her, but the ground beneath anchored her like roots so she could not drift away. The possibilities before her were terrifying and liberating, while the landscape was new and beautiful.

"There aren't many people a person can trust. But you can trust family." This advice was given to Sydil by her sister Hezail, and she still remembers it. Hezail is the only person Sydil knows that she can trust with the full truth and can be open with.

The lingering uncertainty and dread of when her orders will come has always clung to Sydil, but she has never received any commands or direction. Those times where she can forget it and set it all aside are rare and precious moments to her.

TheFallenSon · 08-07-2012, 11:59 AM

Mithranix the Brightstar

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Born nearly two centuries ago in Tangle Trees, Mithranix's tale is long and convaluted. He had fought drow in the ruins of Myth Drannor, been a reaver on the sword coast, a mercenary in Mulhorandm a theif in Calimport, a Mage Hunter, a Thayan Gladiator during a five year stint in captivity, an adventurer, an explorer, and now, now as he nears his middle years he is a man changed.

The recent wars in Evermeet and Cormanthor have changed him a great deal. He met his Blade Guide, Allistron the Greylord of the Sundered Tower, an ancient warrior of Myth Drannor, a member of the Eternal Order, a group of elven warriors sworn to the protection of the elven peopler. Allistron had fought the holding action that allowed the defenders of that doomed city to escape so many centuries ago. The two met while MIthranix fought a loosing battle with in the ruins themselves. He was part of an adventuring group of elven warriors charged with taking the exploration of one of the greatest cities of their people. They were ambushed and overwhelmed quickly...rather than run for his life, the young warrior stood his ground and fought like a cornered dragon, his blade lashed out again and again, taking down all comers. For nearly three days he fought, never giving ground...his wounds were grevious, his body battered and bloodied. Impressed by the young warriors strength, Allistron revealed himself and lent the man his strength...the battle ended soon after that. Trapped within the crumbling city...his only friend and ancient and extremely knowledgable ghost, Mithranix explored the ruins, and claimed the armor and weapons of his new teacher, he also laid the man to rest in the proper ways.

From their he began a quest for others like himself, other men and women who could become part of the Eternal Order, after several years he found them, in Evermeet. The group had kept its existence a secret for many generations, members infiltrating all facets of the society. Most members found themselves acting as guardsman, scouts, rangers, and warriors for the kingdom, the elders acted as members of councils and noblemen. All of them awaiting a great cause to call them to action. Many say to becareful what you wish for....the Year of the Unstrung Harp brought doom to Evermeet. Drow and dissedant rebels began an attack that shook his new home to its very foundations. The Towers of the Sun and Moon were destroyed and Elvish High Magic were lost to his people. The battles were viscious and violent, there was little order and fighting happened in the streets of the cities, on the docks and in the wilderness. Battles became very personal and close. Many were slain. It was during this time of darkness that the Eternal Order revealed itself, it's warriors armed and armored in the ancient regalia of ages long past. They became a rallying point for the men and women fighting for their homes, and soon the drow and rebels were routed...it was...a great day...a sad day, but one for celebration none the less. The Order was firmly re-established...many young warriors flocking to its banners, the idea of placing kin and country before oneself appealed to the masses...few nobles joined the ranks at this time.

Evermeet mustered it's new warrior order and it's army of crusaders to march on ancient Cormanthor, to free the ancient city of their ancestors from the Fey'ri abominations that now called it home. It was here, during this time, when war was real and the Eternal Order and its warriors formed a hard vanguard for the elven nations that the world truly began to appreciate them for what they were, began to appreciate Mithranix for what he was. He became a commander in his own right, leading his warriors in many glorious charges and battles throughout Cormanthor. He became a general in the war to retake the Elven Court, his battalions holding strong against the vile drow that had destroyed his peoples kingdoms so long ago...they held their ground and were part of the forces that routed the last of the drow forces. When the smoke cleared and the final battles were one...the Order had re-established itself as a force for the protection of the elven people. When the Srinshee named a new Coronal, every blade bent the knee and swore allegeince to Ilsevele Miritar and Miritar alone. Now he stands, a man showered in honors, in glories, his sword sworn to the new Coronal. Ready and wiling fight for his people.

Mithranix will speak in green.

PairO'Dice Lost · 08-07-2012, 01:07 PM

Ayorra will be speaking in Olive.

Sheet: Ayorra Selskhiva, Witch of Rashemen

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userpay · 08-07-2012, 01:48 PM

Dane will talk in sienna and Aria in dark orange.

Names: Dane Everson and Aria (dragon name Aurixhysvear)
Races: Aasimar and Gold Dragon
Classes: Paladin 15//Favored Soul 6/Ruathar 3/Cavalier 6 and Special Mount
Alignments: Lawful Good

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Backstory

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Write 5 background and concept elements that you feel are important to your image of the character. These can be a concept overview, a list of important life events, a physical description, a personality profile...whatever you need to get an image in your mind. 5 is just a minimum...more elements are encouraged!
1) See description
2) See personality
3) Dane was born to a serving woman under service to the noble Kerland estate within Deepingdale. Several members of the family seemed to take offense at Dane’s obvious mixed heritage, moreso at the strangeness of it. At the age of 10 Dane’s inherent abilities manifested, light bursting forth from a thrown stone and drawing attention to a sudden assault by undead and saving the life of the highest ranked noble’s son Marcus. Later investigation showed potential signs that the attack had been led by drow though no solid evidence could be found. While Dane had made a fast friend that day, and the respect of several nobles, the boy’s mother on the other hand couldn’t be dissuaded that Dane had something to do with the attack despite the fact that Dane’s intervention had helped prevent it. As a result Dane was banished from the household and came to live in a mixed heritage orphanage run by elves.
4) Perhaps wiser than many of the members of the Kerland estate the elves that ran the orphanage recognized Dane for what he was and eagerly took the child in. While there the young aasimar made note of a shy, wispy half-elf not much older than he. Often times she would be off playing by herself and when class time came she would be nowhere to be found. One day Dane happened to be running late to class and was cutting through a little used part of the orphanage. Curious at the sound of voices stemming from a small courtyard Dane stumbled upon one of the eldest instructors talking to a small golden dragon, who turned into the wispy half-elf out of surprise. The elders of the orphanage were not pleased that their secret had been uncovered but Dane was allowed to stay under the condition that not only was he to keep Aria’s identity a secret but to help bring the reserved dragon “out of her shell”. Suffice to say they were not prepared for just how closely the duo would become friends as time went on, much less when Dane began to not only exhibit further magical prowess but that its divine nature stemmed from Corellon Larethian.
5) After joining the elves once he came of age Dane and Aria distinguished themselves several times over in various conflicts against drow and orcs alike. Yet it wasn’t until 1374 DR during the war with the fey'ri, and the subsequent retaking of Myth Drannor that the duo rose to prominence after rescuing several elven regiments from ambush. It was soon after this, and their conflict with Galdirien Larenlynnthor, that Dane and Aria received the title of Ruathar in recognition of their exploits.
List at least two goals for the character. At least one of these goals should be one that the character has, while another should be one that you, as a player, want to see developed over the course of the game.
1) Despite the unnaturalness of it Dane harbors the wish to extend his lifespan. Not that the man wishes to live forever, far from it, but such that he might spend more time with Aria. Perhaps it was when the elves gifted Dane with the title of Ruathar that realization of this desire came to the fore but the aasimar hopes that his search will always be with good intentions.
2) Similarly Dane wishes to ask Aria for her hand in marriage yet has thus restrained himself over fear of his relatively short lifespan compared to hers.
3) While Dane has thought of it little, though I’m sure many elves have wondered about this, I would like to see the reason why Corellon Larethian deemed fit to have a “human” champion serving him come to the fore.
4) While it wouldn’t be a goal persay I do have a possible interest in Dane becoming adopted by a high ranking elven official though this could also have already happened as part of becoming Ruathar. A potential tie in for #1 and 3.
Describe at least three people that are tied to the character. Two of them are friendly to the character, one is hostile. If you like, you can include an enemy of yours here as well, so I have an instant NPC nemesis to throw at you.
1) Aria (dragon name Aurixhysvear): Childhood friend and ally of Dane with a bond strong enough to make one think they were married. Met in an orphanage and became friends after Dane accidently caught her transforming.
2) Marcus Kerland: The Head of a prominent noble family in Deepingdale he was saved by Dane’s intervention as a child. After he became Head Marcus was quick to rescind his mother’s banishment of Dane and opened the families doors to his friend. When not with the elves or spending a few days alone with Aria at their home
3) Galdirien Larenlynnthor: This Sun Elf druid was a prime opponent in Dane becoming Ruathar, much less a dragon rider when he learned of that, preferring to keep elves separate from the human races as much as possible. This unfortunately became an obsession that led to Galdirien’s downfall amongst his peers when he outright attacked Dane with powers foul to elven sensibilities convinced as he was that humans would eventually bring such destruction to the elves and land anyway. Driving the crazed elf off did much to solidify Dane’s place in elven society. (idea is that Galdirien may have gone Blighter or similar, unfamiliar with evilish druid prcs)
Describe three memories, mannerisms, or quirks that your character has. They don't have to be elaborate, but they should provide some context and flavor.
1) When the subject of extending one's life comes up Dane pays notable interest in what is said.
2) Dane tends to be a little more easygoing than other paladins in the sense that he enjoys to explore and travel, taking after some aspects of his deity.
3) Dane is rarely far from Aria’s side. Some might even say he is overprotective of her.
4) Dane will sometimes be found messing with small rocks, creating various shapes out of amusement. A favorite pastime of his is using his magic to create toys for children.

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TheFallenSon · 08-08-2012, 11:29 PM

Can't wait for this bit of adventure to get started. Nothing like saving an entire people eh?

Chambers · 08-09-2012, 08:05 AM

IC Thread!

I found this map of Myth Drannor. Should be useful to get a general idea of the layout of the city.

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Also, spell checking my posts for this game is fun, and by that I mean goggle needs to add Elven to it's language database.

Edit: By the way, the assassin/Coronal bit was a dream. She's not dead.

Chambers · 08-09-2012, 11:23 AM

Something I wasn't clear about; the dreams are affecting everyone except Sun Elves. So Moon Elves, Wood Elves, Half-Elves etc are getting the dreams in addition to all the non-elven people in Myth Drannor.

TheFallenSon · 08-10-2012, 08:18 AM

Working on my first IC post, it will be coming from an iPhone...so I'm taking my time.

Chambers · 08-10-2012, 12:03 PM

That map looks nice but it's not very useful for landmarks and directions. I found this one that's a little difficult to look at but it's labeled. The comments for the labels are apparently from when it was still inhabited by the daemonfey. In the four years since the elves have retaken it they've repaired it.

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Edit: And here's a higher resolution version of the first Map. Link for those with slow connections.

Here's a reference key for the above map.

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Anyone else have any loresites and/or maps about Myth Drannor that they'd like to share?

TheFallenSon · 08-12-2012, 01:09 AM

Sneaky Hathran...I didn't see her on approach, oh my. I will wait for the rest of our party to comment before I engage you in conversation dear witch! And I will have to search for info to pass along for the good of the group

userpay · 08-12-2012, 10:43 AM

Don't worry I will be posting IC at some point today, I didn't over the past few days as work decided to put me on double morning shifts which impaired my writing ability.

Chambers · 08-16-2012, 10:17 PM

Mithranix: History Check

In between the Shaar and the eastern edge of Calimshan is a land known as the Border Kingdoms. Sitting on the southern front of the Lake of Steam, these petty baronies, dukedoms and short lived monarchies fight amongst each other for dominance and wealth. One current 'kingdom' is named Adaerglast and it's ruled by two Wizard-Kings, supposedly brothers. They took over the region by their spells and constructs and sent dreams to the populace that made them dream of the two brothers as their king.

Chambers · 08-17-2012, 07:10 AM

Ayorra: Mythals (Arcana 29)

Of the two known ways to create Mythals (Elven High Magic to create Wizard Mythals and the Nether Scrolls to create Mythallars), both require access to High Magic. As artifacts of great power the way to repair them is similar in function to how they were created, and that knowledge of High Magic is currently banned by Mystra.

It's theoretically possible that a mythal could be used to bypass the abjurations and other wards of those within it's area, for example to allow fire to burn the immune or dreams to affect those who don't sleep. Most mythals were used to protect their inhabitants and ward off their enemies but the massive and complex powers of a mythal are nearly limited only by imagination, forethought and spellwork.

This would mean that for what was happening to be happening, there must be a mythal in use - and Myth Drannor's mythal is clearly still inactive.

Ayorra: History/Dreams (History 42)

The tales of Adaerglast are well known to you, as you've heard verifiable reports that the two Wizard-Kings are powerful enough to have rebuffed even Red Wizards from their kingdom. The stories paint a picture of two men obsessed with power and without a hint of conscience of who they have to kill to maintain it. Whether that's connected to their adept use of dream magic isn't known, but both mages are reported to display a high talent for unusual and inventive spellwork, unfortunately mostly used to oppress their populace.

Before they rose to power they were students at a wizard academy in eastern Murghôm, a place that was destroyed during a rebellion led by some students. It's believed that the two brothers stole many spellbooks and other items of power from the academy before destroying it and have used them to cement their grip on the people in their kingdom. Mages rarely enter Adaerglast this day and for good reason as the Wizard-Kings scry on those within their land and lay waste to those with magical talents from afar. Tales are easier to escape with than farming tools however, and so brief descriptions of their spells and power have filtered out of the kingdom.

While powerful, the reports of the dreaming magic they use indicate that it is not unique spellwork as it matches the descriptions of other high mages dream magic used elsewhere across Toril.

You also recall that Oneiromancy is a field of specialty among some Red Wizard diviners.

AmberVael · 08-17-2012, 07:45 AM

I think I'd like to get roll results before I make Sydil's response, so here are some knowledge rolls for her...

To try and recognize the more precise magical effect of the dreams- I'm assuming spellcraft is more appropriate since it is something that has been occurring, and to Sydil too, so she's had a chance to see it in action. Knowledge Arcana is there too just in case.l
Spellcraft: (1d20+29)[41]
Knowledge Arcana: (1d20+27)[44]

The second message seems almost like a divine portent to Sydil. Might there be any veracity in that? If not, what kind of magic could hijack the dream spell?
Knowledge Religion: (1d20+27)[41]
Knowledge Arcana: (1d20+27)[30]

What mythals have been created in the area of Myth Drannor? (Even ones thought to be destroyed or no longer working or what not).
Knowledge History: (1d20+27)[28]

Aaaand... this is kind of a stretch, but I can't think of a better roll, so just in case, Knowledge Local. What mages in the Windsong might have conducted research on this topic, and who would be the best specialist to go to? Is there anyone who is known to be good with dream magic?
Knowledge Local: (1d20+27)[39]

Chambers · 08-17-2012, 09:05 AM

Sydil: Dreams (Spellcraft 41)

The dreams appear to be taking control of a persons normal dreaming and manipulating the wild dreamstuff into visions of terror and fear. As the dreams are spread over a wide population it seems like it would be easier to have the forced dream have basic parameters for finding what is fearful instead of crafting individual dreams for each sleeper. That may explain why so many people find themselves having similar nightmares, as the forced dream pulls certain images, thoughts, and emotions from each person, the thoughts and emotions that are the strongest will be usually be related to their current lives and about the community they live. As people share similar basic thoughts and emotions about a particular thing, such as unsolved murders in their city, those thoughts and emotions will be at the forefront of their consciousness and easily picked up by such a spell.

Not all of the dreams are the same however. People have reported dreams where events in the dream were specific to that person and related to their own personal past. These seem to be the exception to the rule and most likely the byproduct of the forced dream parameters for manipulating the wild dreamstuff.

Sydil: Dreams (Arcana 44)

Dream magic is usually used to send a particular dream to someone or for sleepers to consciously enter the Plane of Dreams. Oneriomancy is not a widely studied field of magic as those who would wish to use it are often frustrated by the relatively random nature of their results. Controlling a single persons dream is much simpler than precise interpretation of dreams in general and those wizards who do practice it usually couch their results in unnecessary layers of mysticism to shield themselves from monarchs and patrons that are unhappy with their interpretations.

Sydil: Message (Religion 41)

It's not unheard of for the Gods and Goddesses of Toril to send messages or visions to their worshipers, either as a warning or prophecy. The immense power the deities hold make it easy for them to bypass the normal restrictions of magic and reality and a message such as the one received by the Coronal is in line with a deities capability.

The message itself seems to be a prophecy of ill-fate. There are a few deities that hold Fate within their portfolio, though Savras might be the only one that would care about the fate of Myth Drannor enough to send such a message. The Lord of Divination cares for mages and wizards, serves Mystra and concerns himself mostly with matters of magic and spell, knowledge and fate. With the return of the Crown Blade and possible resurgence of Cormanthyr and the mythal of Myth Drannor, it's conceivable that he could be turning one of his many eyes towards events in the City of Song.

Sydil: Message (Arcana 30)

Mortals are restricted in ways the deities are not but with magic many things are possible. There are many methods that a mage might use to produce such an effect. It could be as simple as a Sending interacting strangely with the magic of the forced dream. Other possibilities include a mage Scrying on the Coronal and using a spell to create an illusion of the message, both auditory and visual, though the illusions would have to be projected to where the Coronal was and at the time she was dreaming. Scrying would also be required to view her at the same location and its safe to assume that the Coronal has wards against such magic.

Sydil: Myth Drannor Mythal (History 28)

The only reported mythal being created in Myth Drannor is the one that gave the city it's name. There are no other tales or stories of other mythals in the city.

Sydil: Windsong Masters (Local 39)

The Masters of the Tower are familiar with many esoteric forms of magic and they've been experimenting with spells to help protect people from the nightmares, with little success. While those test subjects under the protection of Restful Slumber appear to be warded against nightmares sent by the Masters, the spell fails to provide any protection against the nightmares sent to the whole city.

While there isn't a living mage among the Masters that is an expert in Oneriomancy, you have often heard them refer to a deceased elf wizard by the name of Lethanil Greenvine, a specialist in the field who lived centuries ago. Instead of keeping written notes he employed the power of a selu'kiira to record his thoughts and spellwork. Unfortunately Lethanail's selu'kiira was lost when Myth Drannor fell.

TheFallenSon · 08-18-2012, 10:49 PM

@Chambers: Mithranix did mercenary work in Calimshan during his youth, one of his adventures could have brought him into conflict with the rulers of Adaerglast? Or maybe he heard of them through companions from that time. Could be a resource to delve into...if that is the route we are supposed to take...not that you would tell us that...hmm this question string seems a tad silly now.

@My Companions: So many interesting threads to follow. I will say that Mithranix feels a tad out of sorts...useless at the moment...built more for the slaying of men and beasts...hehe...hehe....yeah. So anyways I think I am going to try and use my ghostly familiar Blade Guide spirit pal to see if he has any ancient and archaic insight.....yes. So...get ready for akward spirit conversation at the breakfast table...ohhh I know...I can have him manifest his body? Or do you think that would freak out our host and hostess?

Chambers · 08-19-2012, 12:01 AM

@TheFallenSon

The Wizard-Kings of Adaerglast are relatively recent history (last 50 years or so). I don't really have a route laid out for you all to take. The way I run games is to create the problem and figure out the methods and motivations of the 'villains'. I'll throw clues and hints out to the party, but how you guys want to handle this is entirely up to yourselves. Given the high level of magic that the party has available it'd be kinda futile to plan a specific plot, and I mostly run with broad outlines that get filled in with details when needed.

Consulting with the Blade Spirit is fine, but I think it'd be a faux pas for you to just summon him a body for him, especially in front of a non-elf, Ayorra (Dane and Aria would get a pass as Ruathars).

Also can you please not use so many ellipses and stick to regular punctuation? It makes it hard for me to parse what your character is doing.

TheFallenSon · 08-19-2012, 02:03 AM

Yeah, sorry about the ellipses. It is an old habit, I honestly couldn't even tell you where it started. I will work on that for ya.

I believe you are right about the full bodied apparition bit. I am pretty sure that is a no no. Also thanks for the clarification on your plot designs.

AmberVael · 08-19-2012, 11:52 AM

Knowledge (The Planes) check: (1d20+27)[42]

Just need a 3 or above...

TheFallenSon · 08-19-2012, 10:45 PM

Just saw an add for Baldurs Gate enhanced....hell yeah. That sounds so awesome.

PairO'Dice Lost · 08-20-2012, 03:16 AM

Knowledge (Planes): (1d20+26)[37]

Chambers · 08-21-2012, 04:05 PM

Dane: Nobility & Royalty (DC 19) (there are other Major and Minor Houses, but these are the ones that you recall first)

House Durothil
This most ancient of the gold elf clans of Faerûn has been among the higher families of every major elven civilization on Faerûn for over 15 millennia. However, their presence in Arcorar and Cormanthyr was always fleeting, since many of them fled Aryvandaar during the Crown Wars and headed west to Evermeet. The few that remained in Cormanthyr as House Durothil were among the pacifists from Yrlancel and Myth Ondath or the few survivors of Uvaeren. Now, after centuries among the more martial elves of Cormanthyr, even this clan has entered the ranks of the military, most notably the lesser cousin Ahskahala Durothil, the Akh'Velahrn commander of the Wing & Horn cavalry (gold dragon riders, your superior officer).

The House Archmage is Kuornos Durothil, a powerful mage known as the Starseer. Though you're unfamiliar with the particulars of his talents, anyone able to earn the title Archmage could accomplish these magics.

House Ealoeth
Among the richer of the clans of Cormanthor, the Ealoeths across the years have become skillful manipulators of the People and Not-People alike. No true and incontrovertible evidence ever connected the Ealoeths with any wrongdoings, and they were socially powerful enough to demand respect from allbut the most senior Houses of the City of Song. Still, whispers and gossip abounded that the last three Lords of House Ealoeth sponsored certain mercantile interests in the colonies south of the forests, and these interests linked them with known assassins and other, much darker deeds.

The House Archmage is Yrthraetha Ealoeth, whom many suspect hold the position within her House not out of magical talent but from political maneuvering.

Court Magi
Any of the ten that make up the Court Magi are capable of this magic. The two High Court Mages, the Srinshee and Shyael Ildacer are most likely the two most powerful mages in Myth Drannor, aside from the Masters of Windsong Tower. Each of the six Court Mages command considerable power and the two Court Sages each have a century of service as Armathor.

TheFallenSon · 08-21-2012, 07:36 PM

Realized i should probably throw some dice for my blade guide, so here it is mates.

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Going to roll a local check and a history check for myself to see if his order has pulled that particular selu'kiira from the reclaimed city or if he has heard more of it.

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Then...because of Dane's genius, I will roll a local to see what the word around town has been.

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Then a history and religion check to see if I have ever heard a prophecy or story where the three elf blades have to be brought back together.

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So many checks...this is the first time I have ever had skills, or knowledges to check to help the party. Feels kinda nice.

TheFallenSon · 08-21-2012, 07:37 PM

The local under the comment about dane was supposed to be for local info on the elfblades.

Chambers · 08-22-2012, 12:02 PM

History: Lethanil Greenvine (DC 31, via Blade Guide telepathy)

"Arfaern Lethanil died before I was born, but I remember some stories about him. According to those that knew him he was kind-hearted and gentle, never having used the Art in battle to harm another. He was primarily a researcher at Windsong Tower, ever seeking new ways to use the Art and experimenting with the Reverie. It was well-known that he was fascinated by the N'Tel’Quessir's ability to dream and he sought ways to experience this himself; he saw dreaming as an ill-understood source of prophecy, each dream foretelling the dreamers fate and destiny. I'd heard that he attributed the N'Tel’Quessir's insatiable drive to build and conquer as misinterpretations of their dreams, and that if he could divine how to properly interpret their dreams they would become more peaceful."

"Whether he succeded or not, I do not know. He died well before he should have passed on to Arvandor. They found him dead in his bedchambers one morning, still wearing his selu'kiira, with no signs of struggle or violence. The priests that tried to speak with his spirit were unable to find him, leading to the rumor that he had gone somewhere else to rest besides Arvandor. Beyond this I do not know."

Local: Lethanil Greenvine's selu'kirra (DC 32)

While Myth Drannor still stood many of the precious artifacts and treasures that were not kept within the families House were assigned to the Blades for sake keeping. Often the Masters of Windsong would request that the Blades store any potent magical artifacts within the Tower, and the two groups would keep watch over them. The last known location of Lethanil's selu'kirra was within a warded vault in the basement of Windsong Tower, though it was raided and stolen during the daemonfay and drow occupation.

There have been rumors over the past year that a few noble Houses have begun to slowly reacquire some of their lost heirlooms from a merchant in the city. Whomever the dealer is, he or she has avoided the open markets and the Houses rumored to have business with the merchant have publically denied buying their stolent heirlooms back, though the rumors persist. Many of the minor Houses are outraged that the more wealthy Houses are suspected of dealing with the merchant, as the poorer minor Houses apparently can't afford the merchants black market prices.

History: Elfblades (DC 34)

The story of the Elfblades is the story of Myth Drannor; forged from bonds of unity, destroyed by hate and mistrust. The three blades were created to fulfill the dying request of Coronal Oacenth. "If we are to survive as the People, one coronal must vow to unifty the tribes of this great land. One coronal must unify sun and moon, sky and sea, and tree, root, and earth, that all may achieve a long-lasting peace and strenght in unity." At the time the forst Cormanthor was still called Arcorar and the People had yet to be united under a common banner. To decide who among them would be fit to be the Coronal over all the People, high mages from the Elven Court crafted the three blades.

Each elfblade is rumored to be sentient and has specific ideas about who will be allowed to wield it; each also serves as the symbol of legimate authority within Cormanthyr. Whomever can draw the elfblades from their scabbards is deemed fit to rule, judged by the elfblades themselves. Arcor Kerym, the Crownblade, was recently returned by the Srinshee, while the Warblade (Aryvelahr Kerym) is rumored to be held captive by the Drow deep in the underdark. The Artblade, Aryfaern Kerym, disappeared with the body of Spell-Major Josidiah Starym when he sacrificed himself to help defeat the army of yugoloths during the Weeping War.

Some sages think that the Artblade was transported to Arvandor along with the remains of Spell-Major Starym, while others propose that it removed itself to a hidden location on Toril to repair itself and wait for a new wielder. The Warblade was thought to be held by the drow in the city of Maerimyda, though Coronal Ilsevele has reported within the last year that she's received information that the Warblade has been taken to the surface, though she does not know the exact location.

Local: Elfblades (DC 32)

When the news that Coronal Ilsevele had sensed the movement of the Warblade to the surface was reported there was a great clamor among the Houses and debates about whether to send an army after it or to rely instead upon a small expeditionary force. Without the protection of the mythal, Myth Drannor could not afford to send its army elsewhere, so small teams were sent to scout for it. The Coronal remained secretive about how she knew that the Warblade had surfaced and could only give a general direction for it's location, but that proved enough as the elven scouts determined that the drow had taken it up to the Twisted Tower, their long-time surface keep that has changed owners between the drow and surface elves many times over the centuries.

Religion: Elfblade Prophecy (DC 41)

As far as you can remember, you know of no prophecy that relates to the Elfblades. Some sages have noted this and surmise that it might be because the Elfblades were forged in order to create a new destiny for the People, and due to the High Magic used in their creation that the three blades reside outside the realm of prophecy and fate.

Chambers · 08-23-2012, 09:57 AM

I found a cheap copy of the AD&D Forgotten Realms grey box and have scanned two of the maps from there. I've also found a map of the battle of the Weeping War, but it's kinda hard to read.

Myth Drannor - Year of the Tusk

Myth Drannor - Year of the Worm

Map of the Weeping War.

I've also reorganized the index of Knowledge Checks in the first post, arranging them by Subject and then Skill. Should be easier to consolidate information that way.

userpay · 08-23-2012, 02:39 PM

Since some of you seem fairly well versed in what homebrew is around I wish to request some assistance with a class concept. Essentially what I'm looking at is using music/instruments to channel the elements, one element is fine though more is even better. I know of some ways to do this with printed material (Seeker of the Song, Sublime Chord, Dragonfire Inspiration) but I wanted to see if any of you might know of some homebrew classes/PrCs/ect that might aid this concept.

One idea I had is a bard/warlock with the warlock's power being from a source other than infernal and possibly create a flaw that requires perform/instruments to channel or somesuch. Thus a bard/warlock PrC might be something to consider.

AmberVael · 08-23-2012, 04:17 PM

I don't know anything that fits that exactly, but have you seen the bending classes from Avatar d20? All it would take is a tiny bit of modulation to make it perfect.

The free pdf is here.

You could probably just make their bending skill a special perform check and be done, really.

Chambers · 08-23-2012, 04:17 PM

I'd look at Stormsinger from Frostburn. It's a Bard prestige class that can manipulate the weather (i.e. elements) via bardic music. They can spend Bardic Music to do things like Gust of Wind, Control Winds, bolts of electricity and thunder claps, Control Weather, and Storm of Vengeance. Full Casting as well, so you get to keep advancing Bard spells.