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Magic Dead Zones and rules clarifications
I would like clarification on some points, if possible with rule sources, regarding Magic Dead Zones (and, maybe, Anti-Magic Fields):
Do potions work at all? In an MDZ, there is no conduit for ...
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Can a lich redeem itself?
According to the rules,
The process of becoming a lich is unspeakably evil and can be undertaken only by a willing character.
What if a lich, having done this, slowly over time realizes its ...
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How do Substitution levels in Champions of Valor work?
As you may know, the substitution levels, as introduced in Champions of Valor are, as quoted:
Substitution levels are levels of a given class that you take to gain certain benefits instead of the ...
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Pathfinder RPG in Forgotten Realms 3.5 setting?
Is it possible to prepare and run a Pathfinder game in the Forgotten Realms settings? Has anyone tried this?
I've found "Finding your Path in the Forgotten Realms Project" but I can't validate how ...
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Justifying rumors of dead magic in the Anauroch
For many years, I thought that the Anauroch desert was a dead magic zone.
But I haven't found any indication that this is correct.
Oddly enough, my players are under that impression too (though I ...
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Updating 3rd Edition Shade to 3.5e
I tried the other day to get my DM let me be a Shade (a template from page 314 of the Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting, a 3.0 book) for a new campaign. He looked at its abilities and said there was ...
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What could be the levels of the Archendale mounted militia?
In the Forgotten Realms Campaign Settings is written that Archendale has the strongest army of all the Dales: 10 rides of 60 mounted warriors. Knowing that the Dalelands militia (RPG stats Archfiends ...
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Is there a (semi-canon) concordance between the peoples of the Forgotten Realms and their “real-world” equivalents?
I think there's no official stance on this, but I wonder if there's an accepted, semi-canon list of the peoples of the Forgotten Realms and their real world counterparts (that most likely inspired the ...
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Can unbelieving characters be resurrected in 4e Forgotten Realms
After some research about the Wall of the Faithless, it seems that it's gone from Forgotten Realms in the 4e. So where do the souls of the unbelievers go now?
The 3e Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting ...
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How much information is there about the Wall of the Faithless and the crusades against it, and where can I find it?
I'm getting ready to DM a Forgotten Realms campaign against the Wall, but I'm not sure if I have all the information I could have.
This will be a sequel to the last campaign we had, where one of the ...
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Where can I learn more about the World Tree?
I am going to be taking over the role of Dungeon Master soon, with a group of players that have leveled from 1 all the way up to epic tier. The characters will be level 21 at the start of my campaign. ...
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What happened in the Forgotten Realms between 3.5 and 4e?
I don't remember where I heard or read this, but I seem to recall there being some sort of cataclysmic event between 3.5 and 4e.
A few (related) questions -
What exactly happened between 3.5 and ...
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What does Drow Speech sound like?
I am about to play a Drow Rogue-Fighter and I want to roleplay my character well, and this includes doing a voice. What is the proper voice for a [charismatic] Drow [Rogue-Fighter]? I was thinking ...
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Ideas For a Dungeon With High CR
I have two games running in parallel in the same time space universe (but both groups play in different days)
The group of evil, which are intermediate (average 12-14), and the group of good, which ...
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Character Build - “Bad Luck” Theme
I'm trying to build a character who suffers a strange and inexplicable stigma that attracts misfortune to all the people around him. (In South America it's called "mufa"; in colloquial language, ...
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Ylraphon - Forgotten Realms - Anyone have info?
Does anyone know of specifics about the city of Ylraphon in the Forgotten Realms, beside the info in "The City of Ravens Bluff"?
Any websites that are up to date with some good content?
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Where would Teleportation Circles be in Forgotten Realms?
Long range teleportation in D&D 4e seems to work by teleportation circles
Linked Portal
Reverse Portal
Planar Portal
However the book says nothing about where these portals might appear. ...
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On average, how much does beer, wine and spirits cost in Faerun?
Or can someone point me to the relevant sections of the books that talks about this stuff, please?
Reason I ask is that I'm trying to gauge the cost of living in Faerun and I plan on repricing some ...
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Are there any references for the night sky of Toril?
Where can I find details about the constellations and night sky characteristics of Toril? Is this information presented in any of the released books?
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Cameo Characters?
There are some good books in the Forgotten Realms library. Do you use cameo characters form these books? If so how do you balance them with your campaign?
I know there was a campaign that came with ...
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Getting up to speed on Forgotten Realms
What one single resource should I read before playing in my first ever 4e Forgotten Realms campaign?
