Sammaster was an immensely powerful human mage and a former Chosen of Mystra. Every Chosen of Mystra enacts her will in the realms directly. Being a Chosen of Mystra would give you the ability to trash a DMZ about once an hour. 0000011088 00000 n Female[2] They have a son together, and the old warrior realises that he didn't want to be King and that this was the life he wanted all along. The remaining servants of the god fled with their master, and the divine fire melted and sealed the tunnels and entrances used for the escape. He had large, "somber" brown eyes. This time, experience has taught him to be cautious, and with the help of his new friends, he defeats the dragon and saves the girl. If the character gets into adventuring because of owing people money, it absolutely doesn't have to end because they've paid those people off. [8], The seventh among the Seven Sisters, or the "Dark Sister", Qilu was the focus of wild rumors, her reputation on the surface Realms being made up of whispers and voices, but nothing more (and often far from the truth). I wonder if this silent casting will ever get to wizards on 5e. Keep adventuring because it's more exciting than whatever they used to do. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA report form. 0000009714 00000 n I believe there was a template (in 3.5e?) In exchange of any aid or healing offered, Qilu usually asked for their help in a single, simple mission or favor, and those whose work and attitude managed to win her liking, were offered the chance to enter in the service of the drow of the Promenade (rewards consisted mostly of riches in form of gems or magic items; rewards for mages were known to also include spell scrolls and even tutelage in magic useful in the Underdark). Mystra (/ m s t r / MIS-tr) is a fictional goddess in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game.. She is the Mistress of Magic and Mother of Mysteries who guides the Weave of magic that envelops the world. rev2023.3.1.43268. The storyends when you have killed enough rats to pay your debt. [5], Prior to the age of 40 (prior to 840 DR), Sammaster had discovered, rediscovered, or improved a number of spells, including lower resistance and squaring the circle, and had advanced knowledge of metamagic. I guess it's not bad. Chosen still don't need to sleep, but do need to enter Reverie to replenish their energy. Where the character starts at their most powerful, but through a series of events, has all that power stripped away until he is relying on others to make up for his weaknesses. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Is that a bad thing? The Gibberlings Three (G3) is a very active modding community for the Infinity Engine, which powers games such as Baldur's Gate, Baldur's Gate II, Icewind Dale, Icewind Dale II and Planescape: Torment, both the originals and the Enhanced Editions. She is believed to be the embodiment of the . - Matthew Najmon Jul 21, 2014 at 16:35 Add a comment 1 In addition, many also develop immunities to magic, and eventually immunities to disease and poison. [2][42], By 905 DR Sammaster finished his principal work on the Tome of the Dragon, and copies started appearing all over Faern. It is believed that his parents were killed, circumstances unknown, when Sammaster was still very young. Joe, son of Kevin, goes out into the world and realizes he has a great purpose to bring the light of pelor to the world. He also began to encourage Sammaster to use his silver fire as much as possible, so that he could study it, for the benefit of Bane. The Sword Coast Adventurer's Guide contains a number of references to Chosen -- including their involvement in tumultuous events during the Second Sundering. She didn't wear the bracer when dancing to Eilistraee. Fluff wise, Mystra used to have 9 chosen who basically shared half of her power because AO decreed Mystra to be too powerful if she would wield all her power herself. It is from the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. They also become more familiar with magic; able to detect its presence. Qilu's truename was Ilindyl. Basic Information One of the main powers the Chosen of Mystra gain is the Silver Fire. Qilu was known to work with Laeral's Harpers, but at times their directives could come into conflict. Frodo was a rich kid who inherited his uncles jewelry. Here is a quick reference to get you started: https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Chosen_of_Mystra?mobile-app=false, I checked on the wiki before making this post, I got a general idea but I would like to know a little better. Mystra's Gift: The powers of the chosen represent a base ability to harness the raw magical nature of the silver fire. [10] He also knew flensing, acid rain, and black blade of disaster. Nonetheless, Qilu was concerned by the happenings in Waterdeep. Is my Red Wizard prestige class for 5e balanced? 0000013444 00000 n One bonus spell of each spell level, which is a single spell that cannot change, and can be used as a spell-like ability. [13], Whenever Qilu was outside the temple, she wore a single bracer on her right forearm that was a sheath for a magical, silver-plated dagger and that also had the power of storing six spells of any level. Cleric 16 Divine disciple 3 Obviously these powers are nowhere near as comprehensive as those she had in past editions, however all magic as well as the gods are far weaker in 5E than they were. Now no longer king and merely a warrior again, he lives on the outskirts of a peasant's, taking odd jobs where he can. Yeah, the theurgy tradition is to make it more balanced in the game. One way to play it is that the person becomes an Arcane Domain Cleric, albeit with Mystra believing in them, instead of the other way around. Both were found in the tomb of an archmage of ancient Netheril. He engaged the Zhent forces, but when they began killing prisoners, he flew into a rage. The theory goes on to suggest that Mystra informed Azuth at approximately the Year of the Rising Flame (0 DR), more than 1,300 years before the Time of Troubles, that some of her power must be put into the hands of mortals who would then become known as Mystra's Chosen. He takes his family on on pilagramate to the singing caves, that unbeknownst to him, have been taken over by a dragon. Most of those who received her help showed deep gratitude, seeming to almost revere her. [45][46], In 1285 DR an adventuring group of paladins known as the Company of Twelve attacked Sammaster's stronghold. [24], Sammaster went on to learn to command and reanimate the innocent dead, forming relationships with vampires and liches. It had the power to protect her from lower-level spells and to reflect back at the caster the first high-level spell that struck the robe in a twelve-hour period. Since Eilistraee was trying to find a way to save her follower, Mystra offered to replace the dead baby with the soul of the seventh sister, Qilu, to save both. She particularly enjoyed taking Laeral's appearance, and her wild, mischievous ways and dalliances with human men gained her sister quite a reputation among the nobility. Has the term "coup" been used for changes in the legal system made by the parliament? Spell immunity to one spell of each level. A character's backstory is how they got involved in the plot. Eilistraee accepted Mystra's offer, and the Dark Sister came to lifeand so did the friendship between the Dark Maiden and the Lady of Mysteries. Also the chosen usually had the support of Mystra and many other individuals and groups and where close to halfgods in power. Chosen of Mystraare able to cast more often with less effort. @JonathanHobbs The Chosen of Mystra template was never intended for PCs, and is wildly overpowered for them. You tell them that you think so just so the poking will stop, and everyone cheers before marching off single file in the wrong direction, chanting,adventure, adventure, we're going on an adventure.. Also the chosen usually had the support of Mystra and many other individuals and groups and where close to halfgods in power. [47][48], Under the alias of the Witch-King reborn, Sammaster then raised an army of orcs and giants in Vaasa. Due to this blessing they gain access to unprecedented magical power. A Chosen of Mystra uses all of the character's statistics and special abilities except as noted here. Iluemeirarra could see through the sword and telepathically speak to Qilu (or other wielders, as well as to creatures wounded by the blade) to warn her of eventual approachers. [10], Differently from most clergy of Eilistraee, the priestesses of the PromenadeQilu includeddidn't spend much time on the surface, concentrating their activities underground. This power would sleep within the bodies of those mortals, allowing Mystra . It just makes the purpose and the game feel less grand. [8] He could call those dragons with his spells, and he also had a number of other, more specific spells, including fleshshiver,[9] flesh to stone and backblast. You have a point, it is only experience that I'm talking about, so when I say everyone, I'm referring to everyone in my experience. I could go into exhaustive detail over all the powers and boons given to them over the course of five editions, and the myriad of novels that either undermined or vastly overextend the scope of what those powers entailed. Not really sure what you are on about there because none of that is true. Mystra's Chosen are all concerned with fighting evil and imbalances in the Weave. After hearing about some adventurers who are looking for a guide, and in need of money, Joe lies to get the job. He was not the first to undergo the transformation, but was the first known to have survived it. 0000002334 00000 n We also feature mods for Neverwinter Nights II. She never danced for Eilistraee when clothed, as the Dark Maiden was celebrated through nude dance. However they were ambushed by The Harpers and clergy of Lathander, near to Hap. He killed many of the Zhent, but his magic also killed many of the prisoners, and his psyche could not cope with having committed this act. Lorcan may be dangerous but the power he offers is exhilarating. [10], Qilu also often carried a blast scepter and a special wand of magic missiles that could unleash about one missile per second and recover its magical energy with time (roughly, every hour it gathered the power to unleash one missile). It is a template. I guess I like the idea of an inverted hero's journey. It only takes a minute to sign up. Class Qilu was also immune to one spell of each level: magic missile, web, lightning bolt, Evard's black tentacles, cone of cold, chain lightning, power word: stun, sink, and imprisonment. With the protection of the Dark Maiden, they fought their way to the Pit, where Qilu faced an avatar of Ghaunadaur. This initially damaged their relationship, but with time Laeral came to accept her sister's ways and to even be amused by her (at times, she would even ask Qilu to impersonate her), and the two became very close. Browse other questions tagged, Start here for a quick overview of the site, Detailed answers to any questions you might have, Discuss the workings and policies of this site. The Kingfights the dragon, but the dragonmocks him, and he eventually loses. They ended up spending ten days together. He might have been born in Sembia, the Dalelands, or the North. A mighty warrior who is now a great king with many capable children, is married to the woman of his dreams. I have an idea for a character whose lifea goal is literally "I wanna be remember as the coolest hero ever and I want a star constellation in the stars named after me". Mystra and Eilistraee also granted Qilu the power to cast some spells without the need to pray for those or to use material components. These true names were used in messages and communication and guardian magic, so that the Sisters could recognize each other without breaking any disguise. [10] Even if Eilistraee's clergy didn't have a hierarchy, most priestesses (within the Promenade and outside it), recognized Qilu as a guiding figure.[11]. She also had other powers, but those remained mysterious to most. Sammaster was a tall handsome man with dark brown hair. The Simbul for example was a high level sorceress with wizard levels aswell and used wish spells to repick her sorceress spells if she felt the need to and was one of the main reasons Thay didn't dare to invade Aglarond because they feared what would happen if she were to unleash her full fury on them. Algashon had prior knowledge of this ambush, and instead of letting Sammaster know, he made plans to be far from the scene. 2nd Edition Statistics[5] Children grow up to become skilful warriors in their own right, and eveyonelives happily ever after. Meanwhile, Barry is busy picking his nose and eating the boogers and Joe, the butcher's son wants to know where the treasure room is, and Maria, the loli blood hunter, is brooding in the corner again because there are no wolves for her to kill and she wants to kill wolves. [18] Those who penetrated the concentric spheres were subject to ever greater torments and damage. 0000001804 00000 n In 5th edition the only example we have is Laeral Silverhand in Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. It also generated a holy relic of Lathander known as the Blood of Lathander. She was particularly careful of the intrigues of the Waterdhavian nobility and of the criminality that they hired to advance shady goals, mostly related to slavery. This is within Mystra's character as a much more neutral deity of the time, unlike the form she assumed later. Mystra Membership Members 7 The Seven Sisters were seven immortal women, all Chosen of Mystra and daughters of the goddess Mystra. [21], She grieved greatly for Elkantar, but she would suffer the loss of another loved one when her daughter, Ysolde, was also slain by Shakti Hunzrin in a later conflict devised to capture or kill Liriel. She would often travel to Skullport and Waterdeep, attending significant meetings hidden by her magic, learning useful information for her goals, and she had many agents on the surface world. This site works best with JavaScript enabled. of sorts for the chosen of Mystra that set a base mode but then chosen got additional powers as Mystra decided. In addition, many also develop immunities to magic, and eventually immunities to disease and poison. She had silvery hair that flowed down to her ankles, and silver eyes (like her goddess) that were larger than those of most drow. Is there a prestige class called "Chosen Of Mystra"? The whole Spellstorm novel happened because Mystra ordered Elminster to do something. 3.5 I am currently playing a chosen of Mystra Wizard( 5e) using the Theurgy tradition flavored as their powers. The validity of these translations is highly speculated, and it is suspected that they were just a means for him to promote his new ideals. Qilu planned to kill the balor Wendonai (whom Lolth had originally used to corrupt the drow into following her), whose essence was held inside the Crescent Blade, by taking it into her and destroying it with Mystra's silver fire. Not long into his training, Sammaster was introduced to the goddess Mystra, whom he soon began worshiping. %PDF-1.2 % I think the chosen are pretty cool. /U ({XRj3z;'"zd) /P -60 /V 1 >> endobj 49 0 obj << /S 89 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 50 0 R >> stream Surrounded by a glowing aura, symbol of Eilistraee's favor, Qilu led her friends from their drow settlement of Buiyrandyn in this quest. In the subsequent years, following the instructions of the Dark Dancer, Qilu and the rest of the Chosen of Eilistraee (the title that the drow gave themselves) started to regularly patrol the region, checking for signs of ghaunadan activity (which often led other inhabitants of the area to mockingly refer those patrols as promenades, even though the Chosen proudly used the term as a name for the temple that they would later build). She is a chosen of Mystra and the Silver Flame is stated out. Chosen have the ability to communicate to the weave-ghosts of other Chosen as well as living Chosen, but rarely seek to interrupt the lives of each other. Class [8][pageneeded]. Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D, is the worlds foremost Table Top Role Playing Game, and one of the longest lived. Torsion-free virtually free-by-cyclic groups. Eilistraee and Mystra used the Chosen's body as a conduit for their power, and silvery fire burned away at the evil god, until it fled for its life, much reduced in strength. Alignment Class [29] Sammaster fell to his knees and wept upon Mystra's feet. [citationneeded], Chosen of Mystra gain many benefits from her blessing, but there are a few notable powers that they gain. But also, I should probably get some of his books on my reading list. The scepter could be used to stun a creature by touch, generate a conic shock wave of sonic energy (capable of knocking away and paralyzing) and powerstrike a target, severely damaging most creatures on touch (targets made up of material that had never been alive were disintegrated by it, as per the spell). Later, a greater mission was awaiting them, as the Dark Maiden manifested again, asking to destroy the Pit of Ghaunadaur, a mile-deep shaft connected to the Sargauth Level of Halaster's Undermountain, from where the god of abominations could have assaulted the surface world. Buiyrandyn[3] Dungeons & Dragons, D&D, their respective logos, and all Wizards titles and characters are property of Wizards of the Coast LLC in the U.S.A. and other countries. [citation needed] Alustriel Silverhand Alvaerele Tasundrym[citation needed] Dove Falconhand Elminster Aumar[citation needed . The other drow of the temple regarded her as the Chosen of the Chosen (Chosen of Eilistraee was often used as an alias by her followers), as she was a leader and an inspiration to them: they looked to her as an exemplar and both respected and loved her. Barbarian-Oath of Glory Paladin-Swords bard multiclass, if you're interested in that. [22], As of 851 DR, Sammaster possessed a ring of protection, a ring of free action, and boots of striding and springing. Just because WotC has decided to not publish rules for a seriously broken game concept that only works in pure narrative settings don't mean they've abandoned them. To subscribe to this RSS feed, copy and paste this URL into your RSS reader. 0000006974 00000 n If successful, she would have freed the drow from the demon's influence, and, with that goal in mind, Qilu and her sister Laeral Silverhand traveled to the only place where such a task could be accomplished: the royal court of ancient Ilythiir, where Wendonai was summoned for the first time. He is believed to have had many relationships and possibly borne children, but there is no record of who these individuals are. . [37], Algashon began to instil in Sammaster the idea that all of his recent failings had been the fault of others, including the battle with the Zhents, and his relationship with Alustriel. The bit about Gale consuming magic items is a lore homage to the truly miserable Sage of Shadowdale trilogy (Elminster Must Die, Bury Elminster Deep and Elminster Enraged) where Elminster, the Simbul, and Storm Silverhand are living their worst possible lives in the aftermath of the Spellplague and Mystra's death, where they need to consume old magic items to restore/sustain their sanity. Fearing that Qilu would lose her life in the ritual, Laeral froze her in time and went to seek help, but in the meantime the drow priestess was found by the Lady Penitent, who took hold of the Crescent Blade.

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