its probably detailed in a tome somewhere, but what are the basic mechanics of how an airship flies? flying? propellers? #dnd Several different sorts. See 4e Realms base book, and my much earlier Skyships DRAGON article.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 5, 2017
What is the extent of Tyr’s return to the Forgotten Realms after the second sundering?
What is the extent of Tyr’s return to the Forgotten Realms universe after the second sundering?Complete. TYr is back, full throttle. Clergy, slower to rebuild.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 4, 2017
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Why would fantasy worlds bury their dead when zombies and undeath is a thing?
You know, why would fantasy worlds like Faerun bury their dead when zombies and undeath is a thing? Cremate everybody. Wait, are you applying logic to human behaviour? That works so well in the real world. ;}
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 8, 2017
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Seen dwarven and elf writing script, what does the common script look like in the Frogotten Realms?
seen examples of dwarven and elf writing script, what does the common script look like in the realms? According to TSR, JUST like modern North American English. According to me: lots of close-together vertical strokes, with modifying strokes
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 27, 2017
…bisecting the verticals, or running off them to the right (in center of stroke).
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 27, 2017
So picture the letter "k" (lowercase). Extend vertical stroke of it, on the left, twice as high and twice as low–and that's Common Tongue.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 27, 2017
Whereas the letter "o" is a circle with a long vertical stroke running right down the center of it.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 27, 2017
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How do they cook meals in Candlekeep without fire?
How do they cook meals in Candlekeep without fire? And dont give me no BS “with magic” answer. #NoMicrowavesEitherTake a look at the fourth bullet of the prestidigitation spell.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 10, 2017
And according to @Sernett, the kitchens are outside the areas warded against fire.
— Jeremy Crawford (@JeremyECrawford) October 10, 2017
There's a hostelry, bakery, bathhouse, stables, and an infirmary all on the southern side of the main courtyard, whereas the library and all its towers are on the north and west sides of the courtyard. Those are protected against flames.
— M@Sernett️ (@Sernett) October 10, 2017
That's something that the Baldur's Gate creators didn't account for in their rendering, and later RPG renderings followed suit. pic.twitter.com/FvoBF1dtxc
— M@Sernett️ (@Sernett) October 10, 2017
Text descriptions of the place are quite a bit more interesting than the Cinderella's Castle that we see in art now.
— M@Sernett️ (@Sernett) October 10, 2017
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How aware are non-drow that Eilistraee is good?
How aware are non-drow that Eilistraee is good? Would say, a cleric of Corellon or Torm assume “drow goddess? EVIL”Clergy should be well aware of the true nature of all deities. All lay folk would know Eilistraee is good, but those who don't venerate…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 2, 2017
…her personally would likely be uneasy regarding her means. As in, "she may work and stand for good, but are the ways she does it safe…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 2, 2017
…for the rest of us?" All sentient folk in the Realms believe in, and at least appease-worship, all deities who come to mind, but tend…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 2, 2017
…to have favourites. They often, however, disagree with the deeds and beliefs of mortal followers (from clergy to "the guy next door"). https://t.co/3DSP0ylS0o
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 2, 2017
Thanks so much for the replies! Great food for thought. Happy to talk Realmslore with you! May your games always be rich and memorable!
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 3, 2017
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Waterdeep, not sure if it’s a legit map but the one my group uses has a street called “Slut Street”
Speaking of Waterdeep, not sure if it’s a legit map but the one my group uses has a street called “Slut Street,” on it. LmaoNo accident. "Slut" in medieval times meant "dirty working woman/drudge" and later meant "untidy, dirty woman" & only later got sex meaning
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 6, 2017
My wife (English, in her 80s) once called her daughter a "slut" for having an untidy (teenager's) bedroom and was astonished at d's reaction
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 6, 2017
…as the sexual connotations just weren't there for her, in the word.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 6, 2017
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Does Waterdeep have Good Samaritan laws?
Does Waterdeep have Good Samaritan laws? PC collapsed 4 floors of section of Castle WD while fighting evil. Scullery maid died.Not laws, but a policy of enforcement (laying charges in the first place), and sentencing (Magisters or the Open Lord) that take into…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017
…account intent and situation. In this case, if PC wasn't loudly and clearly reckless or engaging in indiscriminate violence before…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017
…the collapse, the PC MIGHT be let off with a "pay for maid's funeral or resurrection, plus damages to family" closed-doors agreement…
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017
…(i.e. no trial). Or might not, depending on PC's character and behaviour, the kin of the maid, and the testimony of any witnesses.
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 25, 2017
This is exactly what I needed to make a DM call in the next game. Thank you very much for the guidance, Ed. A pleasure! Always happy to help with the Realms!
— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 26, 2017
