Lore Assistance

[Simian]

Are you saying you are going to disagree with me simply because I disagree with you..?

Based on what is written on the source books; 'Total Concealment until spotted' is the only thing that matches without rather substantial creative freedoms.

And as for the methods of initiating "HiPS" - players and dungeon masters have the freedom of description. For example; 'Spellcasters' can freely describe their spell effects as long as they do not make their spells far stronger than what they are or too far away from the spell's name. 'Warriors' can describe their attacks, instead of just saying they are doing a either standard or full attack. Hence, Shadowdancers too can describe how they enter "HiPS."

The supernatural pull and spin of shadows really fits a class called Shadowdancer. Jumping into a shadow as if it were a puddle of water, little less so. But in my books you are free to do so as long as your attitude follows the 'live and let live' principle. Based on your previous post this does not appear to be the case, and hence; we play what we got, and what we got is a slow fade away when "HiPS" is turned on.

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All of this "Source Book" bible thumping is kind of pointless.

It is not. Using the source books as a reference helps to determine what characters can or cannot do - while maintaining the same set of rules for everyone. But considering how PnP is only really used in DM events, in which case the dungeon master just asks the players to roll something, there is absolutely no reason to feel antagonized for not knowing a lot how things work in PnP.

The source books are also a great source for fleshing out the setting details, and possibly to prevent them from making antagonisingly silly decisions. For example all my early elven D&D characters should be taken behind a barn and shot.

And what comes to Hoihe's question:
Shadowdancers use the many shadows in their proximity to acquire total concealment until spotted, hence the question about hiding within a shadowshield spell is irrelevant.
- As I mentioned earlier, total concealment saves us from headaches, even the ones caused by Hoihe's questions.

[ragnarok1983]

I also thought that Tharzidun was from another world, but..

In 1340 DR, a cult of Tharizdun formed in western Chessenta. It hired bandits, consorted with demons, and caused much havoc before an alliance of forces destroyed it. Some credit the fact that Tharizdun did not gain a permanent foothold on Toril to the personal intervention of the goddess Mystra.

=/

So assuming I followed through with my crazy schitzo character, is this who the staff would allow me to follow, as say, a favored soul?

I mean, I think I an trying to hard for the concept. It is really a Cyric sort of guy. I think I will have to wait on time line progression.

[Akroma666]

Anyone care to address my question or shall I repost it somewhere else?

[Simian]

Based on the Shadow Adept PRC mention, I guess you could be asking about SHAR. Unfortunately the first paragraph of your previous post is not very clear on the subject.

I believe this is the largest of the Sharite 'lore': http://www.nj-pbem.com/data/Gods/humangods/Shar.htm

[Nomster]

Keep in mind that Shadow Adept is going to be an application class.

http://bgtscc.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_Adept

[Akroma666]

Keep in mind that Shadow Adept is going to be an application class.

http://bgtscc.wikia.com/wiki/Shadow_Adept

Not a problem for me.. thats why I'm trying to learn more lore.

[Xanfyrst]

Shadow Adept is not only application-only, you also have to earn the right to know about the Shadow Weave in the first place. Only a handful of the most trusted of Shar's worshippers will ever do that on this server.

Your chance of both learning about the Shadow Weave and earn the right to be a Shadow Adept is very very slim. I would have a Plan B ready, if I were you.

[Akroma666]

Shadow Adept is not only application-only, you also have to earn the right to know about the Shadow Weave in the first place. Only a handful of the most trusted of Shar's worshippers will ever do that on this server.

Your chance of both learning about the Shadow Weave and earn the right to be a Shadow Adept is very very slim. I would have a Plan B ready, if I were you.

I'm not too worried about it. The DM staff knows im a valued member and a good RPer. If they decide not to grant me access, the toon gets recycled or forgotten till they change their minds.

[Miinstrel]

Who are the ranking members of the Flaming Fist? i know Duke Sprang leads them, but who are his subordinate officers? I'm drafting a letter I don't feel is worthy of the duke's time so wanted someone less powerful but still in the organization.

[Xanfyrst]

Captain Norton is one.

[Valefort]

He shouldn't be a captain anymore though, unless he was reinstated.

Anyway most info can be found here : http://bgtscc.net/viewtopic.php?p=81659#p81659

[Xanfyrst]

Well, he's still in-game as Captain Norton.

[Passiflora]

Norton is still a captain.

The one who died during the Amn-Gate war was Beluarion, the crowd-loved one.

[Deathgrowl]

Norton is still a captain.

When was he promoted again? During the Orc - Doron Amar war, he became a corporal.

[Miinstrel]

I checked the internet but didn't check the BG lore post on our forum... *mutters to himself* Brilliant, kory, brilliant.

The officers listed there are probably what I'm looking for... Would they be in charge of the Gate's day to day operations, enforcement, and appearance in the city?