Hhat is the weather like around candlekeep?

hate asking such questions beneath you, what is the weather like around candlekeep? much difference than amphail? Wetter (onshore seamists), and more moderate: warmer in winter, cooler in summer, thanks to moderating influence of the sea (Mt Waterdeep… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 31, 2017 …acts as a shield against worst sea gales, protecting the city and providing thermal mass in…

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Are you writing any new fantasy novels since Dungeons&Dragons aren't doing any more books?

Since DEATH MASKS: THE IRON ASSASSIN (steampunk, from Tor), YOUR WORLD IS DOOMED! and THROCKMORTON'S TRICK and MY TALONS IN HER THROAT … — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 1, 2017 … (all HELLMAW novels), WORDS OF UNBINDING (the first Stormtalons novel), and THE WHISPERING SKULL (the first Folklore: The Affliction… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 1, 2017 … novel, done and due out soon). If…

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It's valid for a non-priest to have more than one patron/favored deity?

Hi, how you been? And dump question: its valid for a non-priest to have more than one patron/favored deity? Hi! I'm still slugging! And that's an awkward situation. Possible, but gods don't like to share. They'd constantly be trying to get the… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 3, 2017 …non-priest to dump the "other" deity and cleave to them only. Which could make like interesting for the…

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Would farming yields on an acre of land be comparable to modern yields?

in FR, would farming yields on an acre of land be comparable to modern yields? if not, how much less?; percent wise…?Heh. Realms farmers think of natural cycles (up and down over the years) not percentages. "Efficiency" for them is enough to feed … — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 3, 2017 …themselves, bank seeds etc for next year's crop, and have some left over to sell. Y'see, when you say…

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Is an Eldritch Knight fighter magic enough to be a Cormyrean War Wizard?

is an Eldritch Knight fighter magic enough to be a Cormyrean War Wizard?I've always imagined most war wizards were evokers or abjurers myself — Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) September 3, 2017 The Crown of Cormyr attaches Crown agents to the Wizards of War as errand-runners, bodyguards, and to watch what they're up to. Your… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) September 3, 2017 …Eldritch Knight would be a…

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What's the Forgotten Realms' Hawaii equivalent?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD My players are throwing a tiki party as a trap for an NPC. What's the Forgotten Realms' Hawaii equivalent? Chult stuff? — TRASHMAMMAL (@DonovanGentry) July 26, 2017 The tortles who live on the Snout of Omgar (in Chult) have been known to throw some wild beach parties. #wotcstaff https://t.co/hE2ylxNEYB — Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) July 26, 2017 Beware any liquid…

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When Mystra returned, was there a sudden surge of magical force throughout the Forgotten Realms?

When Mystra returned, was there a sudden surge of magical force throughout the realm? Like wild magic? — Peter Saumur (@Stitched) August 13, 2017 I suspect there were lots of wizards partying like it was 1369. #WOTCstaff https://t.co/UUtL89dQEc — Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) August 13, 2017 Did Mystra return? I had thought that she remained dead and the magic of Faerun just kinda…

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Szass Tam, Larloch, Manshoon: which is most evil, most powerful spellcaster?

Szass Tam, Larloch, Manshoon: Which is most evil, most powerful (politically), and which is the strongest spellcaster?Depends entirely on when in the unfolding history of the Realms you're thinking/speaking of. All three have grown in spellcasting power… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 13, 2017 Depends entirely on when in the unfolding history of the Realms you're thinking/speaking of. All…

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I was so angry when Mystra died...

@TheEdVerse I was so angry when Mystra died, I wrote this for my campaign when I read those fateful words to eliminate that possibility. pic.twitter.com/oVbTs4WGE2 — Eugene Perkins (@EP_Devilry) August 10, 2017 Your “like” means a lot! I know how much you were disaffected by 4th ed. and I was one, in the Shadows, supporting you. Like Salvatore… Different hands on the helm, driving in different…

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How long would it take a ship to sail from Waterdeep to Luskan?

Hey Ed sorry to disturb you, but how long would it take a ship to sail from waterdeep to luskanDepends on time of year and current weather (winds). Best-known run: JUST inside 2 days. Typical: inside 4 days. Heavily-loaded cog: 6 days. — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 13, 2017

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A PC of mine is looking to find Ostoria, where do you suggest it could be?

@ChrisPerkinsDnD a pc of mine is looking to find Ostoria, where do you suggest it could be? I want to give him hints during SKT. — Guy-André Meloche (@guyameloche) August 4, 2017 Ostoria doesn't exist anymore except in the past. It vanished from the face of Faerûn ages ago, like so many forgotten realms. #WOTCstaff https://t.co/xTnHEpqznI — Christopher Perkins (@ChrisPerkinsDnD) August 4, 2017

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What happened to the Master's Library in 5e?

Hello sir, what happened to the Master’s Library in 5e?Heh. WHICH Master's Library? ;} — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 21, 2017 This one pic.twitter.com/LdnystYkTr — Maxwell Baliza (@MaxwellBaliza) August 21, 2017 That Master's Library is still there. However, it's nigh-inaccessible now, unless you can fly, because most of the trails ascending to it… — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 21,…

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Is there any canonical instances of time travel in the Forgotten Realms?

Is there any canonical instances of time travel in the realms? I know a few sources dealing with Netheril, but think non-canon.No. :} — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 31, 2017 I see many ducks, but not two. Repeat, I see no paradox. Follow up question, were there canonical instances of time travel before someone time traveled? It IS before, and there are no canonical instances. There are just…

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Would Silver fire reduce the pain factor of El's torments?

No. Question about SilverFire. Would it reduce the pain factor of El’s torments? Or is it more reducing the aches? Silver fire itself hurts when wielding. But it can blot out lesser pains, whilst raging. (Recall Shandril's agony when healing with it.) — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 24, 2017

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What can you reveal about Mhair Szeltune, her tower and its layout?

Greetings again from the UK, what can you reveal about Mhair Szeltune, her tower and its layout? Many thanks as always ~GGSee p30 of Eric L Boyd's CITY OF SPLENDORS: WATERDEEP 3e hardcover tome. Mhair dwelt in a modest mansion in Castle Ward, not a tower. As.. — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) August 10, 2017 ..head of the Watchful Order, she spent much of her time in the Tower of the Order; its…

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Who's the god of lawyers in the Forgotten Realms?

Speaking of non-disclosure agreements, who’s the god of lawyers in the realm? I feel like I should know this one.There are no "lawyers." (Are advocates.) trade disputes, it's Waukeen. If it's throne/criminal matters, it's Helm. If it's civil, it's Torm. — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 31, 2017

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Sharantyr of the rangers three. Wasnt there a hint that she would birth a new "Elminster"?

just one question. Sharantyr of the rangers three. Wasnt there a hint that she would birth a new “elminster”?Why yes, there WAS. ;} — Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) July 27, 2017 I cant believe that line was killed off. I was hoping something could have come through after the spellplague. Even mirt made it through!Mirt made it through by being trapped in a blueflame magic item. (Volo survived via a…

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