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We have been running Tomb of Annihilation and I keep wondering why Elminster isn’t in it
we have been running Tomb of Annihilation and I keep wondering why Elminster isn’t in it. The soul monger sure seems like something he would look into and a crazy multidimensional lich would probably have a rapport with the old rogue. Heh. Elminster is SO busy, with fingers in so many pies (thanks to Mystra and his centuries of building real-life friendships and obligations), that even he can't be everywhere at once.
Which, as Storm has commented darkly, more than once, "Is a GOOD thing."— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 15, 2018
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Can warforged Sentry’s Rest choose to end and resume it whenever
Hey there! Query about WF Sentry Rest: Can they choose to end and resume it whenever, or are they locked into a six hour shutdown (and therefore would be forced to witness everything going southside since they remain conscious without being able to do anything)? A warforged can end Sentry’s Rest at any time. From a flavor perspective, we often describe them as engaging in simple tasks during SR. One idea is that a warforged doesn’t magically heal; while “resting” they are engaging in self repair, mending torn ligaments, etc.
— Keith Baker #SHUX (@HellcowKeith) September 29, 2018
So it’s not a lockdown.
— Keith Baker #SHUX (@HellcowKeith) September 29, 2018
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Can a kobold be metallic?
writing a DnD campaign and I was reading Volo’s started to wonder can a kobold be metallic? Not typical but not impossible
— Mike Mearls, but Spooky (@mikemearls) October 1, 2018
Certainly metallic kobolds could exist in the Realms. I haven't personally encountered any yet, but in my advanced decrepitude, I now avoid most adventuring situations, and all kobolds tend to avoid the luxurious inns in Waterdeep and other large human cities.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 21, 2018
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The brass Waterdeep coin it’s called a ‘taol’ or ‘toal’ Which spelling/pronunciation do you prefer?
In original source material – FR1, 1987 – the brass Waterdeep coin with a hole is called a ‘toal.’ In later material – Dragon Heist, 2018 – it’s called a ‘taol.’ Which spelling/pronunciation do you prefer? "Taol" is correct. The other name comes from outland traders visiting Waterdeep who assumed they'd misheard/misread, and it should be a "toll," just spelled oddly. In the streets of the Deep, you'll hear both…but saying "taol" marks you as a native, and "toal" as a visitor.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 10, 2018
And out-of-game, in-real-world: substitute "the 1986-era TSR secretarial typing pool of non-gamers" for "outland traders" ;}
(They "fixed" the MS. Several times.)— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 10, 2018
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Is it true that a chosen of some gods are given no god power, depending on their own powers?
I’m creating stories. Is it true that an exarch or even chosen of some gods are given no god power, depending on their own powers? I need a no power exarch It's entirely up to the deity. The title can be empty, or can mean the mortal has unreliable (come and go) wild talents…or superpowers. Up to the DM. But priests and therefore the general public, in-world, expect that when the term "exarch" is used, roster of powers is implied.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 21, 2018
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“Six are the swords that can slay the Undying Worm,”
1)
“Six are the swords that can slay the Undying Worm,” the fighter grandly read out the inscription on the castle door.
“Six are the rings that can lead mortals to the swords, and let them grasp those hilts without dying. Six…#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 4, 2018
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It was heavy.
…are the riddles that must be ans”—oh, SCREW this! Not ANOTHER portentous ‘solve my stupid cryptic riddles’ thing! I became an adventurer to kill beasts and loot their treasure, not THINK!”
And the door opened. Slowly.#epic fantasy One of the guards inside, puffing under the door’s weight as he shoved, was rather breathlessly grunting something to another guard.
It sounded suspiciously like: “They’re adventurers, all right. Let them in.”#epic fantasy— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 4, 2018
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Brightblade dwarves
Huh, that’s kinda fun, I’d been using “brightblade” as a sort of semi-perjorative term for green adventurers in the Realms. Turns out it’s also a dwarven clan name. Of a clan whose members now can't agree on the name origin: battle heroes or forgers of superb, standout swords and axe- and spear-heads? (Me? Both.) Among the Stout Folk, Brightblade dwarves are said to be bold, impetuous, try-new reckless, so "green adventurers" fits.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 9, 2018
Excellent! Such strivings are what makes the Realms feel more alive and real for us all. :}
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 9, 2018
Thanks for sharing your world with us, it’s been a hoot with many more hoots to come 🙂 It's been my deep and abiding pleasure. The Realms has made so many friends among gamers, brought fun to so many, and hosted so many incredible, warm-my-greedy-gamer-heart releases, and I've had a ringside seat for all of that. :}
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 9, 2018
