@TheEdVerse @SageAdviceDnD #DnD #ForgottenRealms could Elminster please mention us some famous book authors/writers (wizards, researchers or general sages) well known throughout the Forgotten Realms (or at least in the academic circles)?
— Alessandro Mechelli (@ale_mechelli) May 16, 2019
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Volo is notorious (= well-known). ;}
However, when you want to add “respected” to that, in the 1490s DR, the writers “everyone” has heard of are: Uldro Aunghast of Baldur’s Gate (popular sage and historian, author of THE HAERETH, a handbook of botany, geology,…#Realmslore…and gardening/agricultural lore, and many others), Tamra Tasildar (writer of many romantic historical epics, including LION OF LIONS), and Torndren Murmorl (who pens endless chapbooks simplifying various science and history topics, like a few pages of a…#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) May 17, 2019
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…real-world Uncle John's bathroom reader). Waterdeep, Silverymoon, and the Cormyrean and Sembian cities are home to many popular fiction writers, including Amaerra Tontheene, Galdror Ghanalask, Veldren Omdalar, and Sarla Imryrtan.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) May 17, 2019
I’m treating Bruldenthar the dwarf from Princes of the Apocalypse as a major historian… now I can make him mention his brothers in books, giving some flavor mix around respect, despite, admiration and envy. Thank you!You're very welcome! Sounds great! :}
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) May 18, 2019