Did you learn anything new about Laeral or her background? Does this help you to plan and execute more meaningful interactions in Waterdeep? Don't forget to watch part 2: th-cam.com/video/OV1hLg9gitU/w-d-xo.html
That would explain why you have that quest from her in the under mountain book. Although if they are immortal, why do they age? Why doesn't Laeral create potions of youth if she's concerned about it instead of weakening her own powers to cover for it?
@@theprofessorkeen1911 Laeral and the other Seven follow Mystra's orders. We may min-max to try to increase character powers and longevity, but characters in the Realms don't know about our game rules. The Seven aren't immortal; their bodies age and wear out. They just have stretched lifespans because they can heal with the Weave (but it very slowly burns and hollows them out in the process).
@@edgreenwoodofficial I thought the Seven were immortal besides death from violence. That is a good clarification to me. Thank you very much Mr. Greenwood.
Thank you for that! I've let Ivan know and he's corrected the subtitles. It would seem that one was read in by the transcriber's custom dictionary and the error slipped by us!
As I do not like 5e I haven't kept up with the current lore at all so it's really neat to catch bits of it from the creator himself. Thanks, Ed, love the videos!
Important lore to know, yes! I'll cover that in later videos. In this one, I had to keep her long, long history brief to keep the vid from being hours long. In this one, I was trying to focus on what she's like "right now" if you're running Waterdeep: Dragon Heist in the 1490s DR.
@Ed Greenwood these videos is what is needed for the Realms....There is soooo much information on the Where's but never the Who's and Why's.....In my opinion this is the most important part of world building. The more interesting characters there is the more motivated I feel to learn about the world and history. I've always wanted to know about Artimus younger years.. Or what motivated Mirt before money that type of things....One question I have is Who are those that have all the power pulling strings behind the scenes in Sembia?
In Sembia, it's the "merchant princes" (not real nobility, but the really, really rich and successful merchants who've ended up owning key warehouses, docks, and city real estate that so much flows through, daily. So they have power and influence without any big public profile. As for Mirt, he began as Mirt the Merciless, a mercenary who rose to be captain of his own merc company (he wasn't fat, then), and found a fast friend in Durnan after he lost several loves in succession. As for Artemis, that's for Bob to tell (R.A. Salvatore).
I can't express how much how much I love those videos :) I hope you will go in detail about Silverymoon one of those days. I have a real fondness for the place and it's the place I would go if I had to choose a single place to visit in the realm (as myself). It's wondrous, beautiful and as far as I know one of the safest place for the average person.
I love the seven sisters, and the lore surrounding them. The old 2nd edition supplement "The Seven Sisters" is an amazing book, even if the mechanical stuff is out of date. If you can find it or a pdf I would encourage anyone interested in the sisters to get it.
Wait, Khelben faked his own death so he could leave Laeral’s court? He couldn’t have simply revealed who he was to her in private and explained everything? Seems a bit extreme. And Laeral was so upset about his death that she just up and quit the city and government that she founded - abandoned them - so she could wander in the wild for twenty-five years? Man. These people have issues.
@@edgreenwoodofficial Do all chosen go slowly insane due to the power and demand of their gods? or is just Mystra case? Also: Since the gods have become more distant, how does this affects the chosen insanity? (Altought I have to say, Larael doesnt seem insane to me...or if she is, she is highly functional. Or very good at hiding it)
NDA? As to old content or current developmenting content? I would find it stupid to have a NDA about lore on a person in a setting from a previous edition.
In our current campaign, the year is 1492 DR (FINALLY) We started our story back in 1472 DR, so we have seen Lord Neverember and for a time Forge Fritzwilliam before Neverember again. They are good friends with Mirt, tolerate Volo's antics, and are tolerated by Elminster just as much! May they all share many adventures together and die of red meats and ale.
I am so happy to hear Ed Greenwood at last! But I am sad to say this. I do not like the Wizard of the Coast feel the game has now. I remember the old days almost thirty years ago when AD&D was more european fantasy like and the art was that of the 80's. Now with the new artistic direction it does not feel like the game world I used to know. It is modern america like. And that means woke. I think I will go now. I do not expect tolerance and courtesy when I say this things. Goodbye.
That's my last Realms novel, so far. I've been writing novels in other settings, like THE ONE-EYED KING for the Fate Of The Norns game, and THE WHISPERING SKULL for the Folklore: the Addiction game.
Mr. Ed what is you opinion on hero of game Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark and his accomplishments? And in general about hero characters made in games similar to Neverwinter Nights? Amazing video! I enjoy this lore videos you're doing ^^
Wait so if she wants to get Luskan to join the Lord's Alliance, does she know its currently controlled by Jarlaxle? I assume she would know that... What im trying to ask is, would she be helping to get him in the Lord's Alliance, knowingly or unknowingly?
Oooh, that would be TELLING. ;} Let's just say she knows what Jarlaxle will try to do, and what he tries will further Mystra's goal of spreading magic (arcane spells and items) more widely among sentients in the world.
I love this video! I myself own every novel Ed has written for forgotten realms and many many more including those mentioned in this video so I’m needing out on the new lore he is dropping. I would like to ask though why he omitted her friendship with the queen of evermeet and how that even happened l?
I will cover that in another video, later on. The problem with all of the Seven Sisters is that I could talk for four hours about each of them. So I have to leave some things out, every time.
Maybe someone knows, I am new to D&D but what relationship does Mystra have with sorcerers? As far as I understand it the mother of all magic probably includes sorcerers "innate" magic as well as the way wizards draw upon magic.
Yes. Sorcerers instinctively draw on the Weave rather than needing a "recipe" (a spell)...and Mystra IS the Weave. So Mystra is the goddess of sorcerers, and an inspiration to many of them (whereas Azuth, god of spellcasters, does not).
Great! I'm just trying to flesh out and fill in the gaps in the world I created over fifty-five years ago: it's like building a huge mansion, there are always little details to be touched up in nooks and crannies...
I'm amazed how much this lined up with how I improvised her in my Tyranny of Dragons campaign. My character, Martin Trask, two time doubly expelled Wizard (Hostower and Blackstaff), head of the noble Trask line within Waterdeep, and self declared Oracle of Waterdeep, was always on her nerves when the two interacted. Never hostile, as Martin is of service to the Sword Coast, but his duplicitous nature made her unable to like the conniving mage. Martin always spoke to her with respect, but would attempt to insist he be involved in meeting involving the security of the city. Laeral treated him as a mild annoyance, like an underling who hasn't quite done enough to demand a full firing. Meanwhile, to the party of Adventurers she was guiding in facing the cult of the dragon, she was kind, affable, and on one occasion even accepted an invitation to a tavern, shared a few drinks, and had a good time. She became the beloved "Aunt" of the party, never quite involved enough to take away player agency, but enough that she wasn't written off as "useless" unlike the rest of the council that assembled. She even got a few hits against Tiamat, and threw an enlarge spell on the party fighter, who was already boosted via multiple other magical means, allowing the fighter to actually grapple the gargantuan Queen of Dragons. A year after the event, Blackstaff Tower used arcane fireworks to display an exaggerating telling of the events, with an animated firework of the Black Dragonborn Fighter chasing and then hog tying Tiamat with her own 5 necks. It was my first time DMing, we made it from level 1 to 20, and finished both books, with some added chapters. Many old characters, like my Martin, my friend's Turok, and others had an appearance within the story, but Laeral was the NPC with the most staying power for many reasons.
My favorite character that I have ever played. Was a drow barbarian/rage mage who was a champion of mystra. After almost 5 years of play he retired as mystras husband and a rank 1 demigod king of water deep I still use him as an npc to this day
The children I did not know about. My highest and oldest PC a 11th level Chult born Half Drow Waterdeep noble Bronze Draconic sorcerer Arcane Archer 8/3 that worships Eilistraee with the two weapon fighting style has to retcon his birth date. I was thinking some time around 1450. I'm hoping he will be around 50 or less. Since my PC is a minor noble he probably only seen Laeral Silverhand at a distance at a meeting of the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors. He would have her down as a potential investor once he starts building his merchant fleet.
Loved Elaine Cunningham’s books that featured Laeral. The Seven Sister is also one of my fave realms books. Have a question for the Sage. Do you think Danilo and Arylin Moonblade have any kids? Or is that one on Elaine?
Its a shame that Crown didn't work. She would have been a great aid in returning magic to its true form. With my knowledge and the silver flames Mystryls return would be much sooner than it is now. Still the return of true magic is only a matter of time and with my brilliant mind and power at work, it is pretty much destiny really.
you are awesome, man! i started reading Elminster Must Die and there were some things that i did not get, or was more curious to learn more about... this clip solves a lot of those mysteries - keep up the good work, please and i so hope, by some twist of fate, that more novels under your pen arrive in the years to come, stories of Forgotten Realms or new things from the master that is Ed of Greenwod
WotC purchased a name, one that they don't have the soul to give life to. The ONLY place that the Forgotten Realms lives, is within the caretaker that forged it and breathed life into it.
5th edition is weirdly avoiding epic levels like in previous editions. Which is beyond ridicules since the FR have so many characters whose abilities far surpass what a 20th level wizard can do...
It depends on which court. The title means a wizard who's on staff in a ruling court. Vangey was both Court Wizard and Royal Magician, and in Cormyr the first meant administering mages and arcane magic use in the kingdom for good order and security in the realm,, and the second meant using magic to protect the royal family and on behalf of the royal family. Vangerdahast saw building a spy network (and, yes, magically reading minds) as necessary to do a good job for both roles. In some city-states in the Realms, a "court mage" is a much smaller role: a wizard who casts spells when the ruler directs them to, as if they were a military unit in the ruler's army.
Love you... ❤❤ thx for keeping my head full of adventures since i was childhood... still reading forgotten realms books 📚 started when i was 8 years old i am 43 😊 times fly
I first "saw" Waterdeep in my mind's eye in 1965, about a decade before D&D came along. I've been writing about it ever since, so the lore is piling up deeply...
When WDH was about to be published, I was too busy nursing my dying wife to write new Volo's Waterdeep Guides and compile and release all the Waterdeep lore I wanted to. I'm only now getting around to providing gamers with Realmslore to help make the city a longterm home for anyone's Realms D&D campaign.
@@edgreenwoodofficial I'm sorry about that sir, i meant no offence. I'm more frustrated with WotC not providing such information and not publishing lore books.
@@VeRG1L_47 Oh, I'm not offended! Death is coming for us all. I just wanted you to know why I wasn't doing these vids and the Patreon and the Greenwood's Grotto when WDH was released. I'm frustrated about the lack of deep, extensive lore, too!
Did you learn anything new about Laeral or her background? Does this help you to plan and execute more meaningful interactions in Waterdeep?
Don't forget to watch part 2: th-cam.com/video/OV1hLg9gitU/w-d-xo.html
Quite a bit actually, thank you. =^_^=
Always enjoy your videos... please keep up the good work!
That would explain why you have that quest from her in the under mountain book. Although if they are immortal, why do they age? Why doesn't Laeral create potions of youth if she's concerned about it instead of weakening her own powers to cover for it?
@@theprofessorkeen1911 Laeral and the other Seven follow Mystra's orders. We may min-max to try to increase character powers and longevity, but characters in the Realms don't know about our game rules. The Seven aren't immortal; their bodies age and wear out. They just have stretched lifespans because they can heal with the Weave (but it very slowly burns and hollows them out in the process).
@@edgreenwoodofficial I thought the Seven were immortal besides death from violence. That is a good clarification to me. Thank you very much Mr. Greenwood.
If someone got confused the name of the sister Laeral fought is Syluné not Selûne(moon godness,Shar sister)
Thanks
Thank you for that! I've let Ivan know and he's corrected the subtitles. It would seem that one was read in by the transcriber's custom dictionary and the error slipped by us!
You gain Bardic Inspiration
Thank goodness! I thought for a minute the canon had a major flaw.
@@seanpinkey2188why? This would be straight Inspiration from the DM imo
The Silverhand sisters are a big part of Elminster, Blackstaff and the realms in general. Also, you should read all of Ed’s novels. 😄
a list a magic using npc's to be defeated?
24:44 wait, Laeral is into goblincore? That's awesome.
I love these lore vids, Ed. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful world with us.
You're very welcome! Glad you're loving them, and I'll keep them coming!!
As I do not like 5e I haven't kept up with the current lore at all so it's really neat to catch bits of it from the creator himself. Thanks, Ed, love the videos!
You're very welcome, and I'll keep them coming!
I wanted to know more about her relationship with the other sisters and how she was affected by the death of some of them.
Important lore to know, yes! I'll cover that in later videos. In this one, I had to keep her long, long history brief to keep the vid from being hours long. In this one, I was trying to focus on what she's like "right now" if you're running Waterdeep: Dragon Heist in the 1490s DR.
@Ed Greenwood these videos is what is needed for the Realms....There is soooo much information on the Where's but never the Who's and Why's.....In my opinion this is the most important part of world building. The more interesting characters there is the more motivated I feel to learn about the world and history. I've always wanted to know about Artimus younger years.. Or what motivated Mirt before money that type of things....One question I have is Who are those that have all the power pulling strings behind the scenes in Sembia?
In Sembia, it's the "merchant princes" (not real nobility, but the really, really rich and successful merchants who've ended up owning key warehouses, docks, and city real estate that so much flows through, daily. So they have power and influence without any big public profile. As for Mirt, he began as Mirt the Merciless, a mercenary who rose to be captain of his own merc company (he wasn't fat, then), and found a fast friend in Durnan after he lost several loves in succession. As for Artemis, that's for Bob to tell (R.A. Salvatore).
I can't express how much how much I love those videos :) I hope you will go in detail about Silverymoon one of those days. I have a real fondness for the place and it's the place I would go if I had to choose a single place to visit in the realm (as myself). It's wondrous, beautiful and as far as I know one of the safest place for the average person.
Oh, yes, it's on my list (of future videos to do). I've compiled Silverymoon lore and written new lore for the city, too, for my Patreon.
I love the seven sisters, and the lore surrounding them. The old 2nd edition supplement "The Seven Sisters" is an amazing book, even if the mechanical stuff is out of date. If you can find it or a pdf I would encourage anyone interested in the sisters to get it.
Wait, Khelben faked his own death so he could leave Laeral’s court? He couldn’t have simply revealed who he was to her in private and explained everything? Seems a bit extreme.
And Laeral was so upset about his death that she just up and quit the city and government that she founded - abandoned them - so she could wander in the wild for twenty-five years?
Man. These people have issues.
She wasn’t Chosen of Mystra back then and he was on duty.
That's my entire point. Their long lives and the power and Mystra's demands on them are driving them all insane.
Precisely!
@@edgreenwoodofficial Do all chosen go slowly insane due to the power and demand of their gods? or is just Mystra case?
Also: Since the gods have become more distant, how does this affects the chosen insanity? (Altought I have to say, Larael doesnt seem insane to me...or if she is, she is highly functional. Or very good at hiding it)
NDA? As to old content or current developmenting content? I would find it stupid to have a NDA about lore on a person in a setting from a previous edition.
I was just prepping for a Waterdeep session ❤
I'm starting one soon, so the timing of this is fantastic.
In our current campaign, the year is 1492 DR (FINALLY)
We started our story back in 1472 DR, so we have seen Lord Neverember and for a time Forge Fritzwilliam before Neverember again.
They are good friends with Mirt, tolerate Volo's antics, and are tolerated by Elminster just as much!
May they all share many adventures together and die of red meats and ale.
I am so happy to hear Ed Greenwood at last!
But I am sad to say this. I do not like the Wizard of the Coast feel the game has now.
I remember the old days almost thirty years ago when AD&D was more european fantasy like and the art was that of the 80's. Now with the new artistic direction it does not feel like the game world I used to know. It is modern america like. And that means woke.
I think I will go now. I do not expect tolerance and courtesy when I say this things.
Goodbye.
Just finished reading Death Masks, so this is perfect timing!
Also running Dragon Heist, but haven’t directly introduced her yet.
Who else @6:20 intoned "So sayeth the wise Alaundo...." ? LOL.
Love these, Ser Ed. Please continue to work with Ser Ivan on this wonderful content!
Shes one of my favourite characters in your novels. I think the last novel was Death Mask. I need to see what new novels you've put out.
That's my last Realms novel, so far. I've been writing novels in other settings, like THE ONE-EYED KING for the Fate Of The Norns game, and THE WHISPERING SKULL for the Folklore: the Addiction game.
@@edgreenwoodofficial I'm actually waiting for the Fate of the Norn Box set right now. So excited for it to ship!
Thank you Ed, loved the lore!
Mr. Ed what is you opinion on hero of game Neverwinter Nights: Hordes of the Underdark and his accomplishments? And in general about hero characters made in games similar to Neverwinter Nights?
Amazing video! I enjoy this lore videos you're doing ^^
why you gotta hate the Zhentarim Laereal? they are half the fun of skullport
It's personal. Though you can read some highlights in THE SEVEN SISTERS sourcebook and my novels.
First! Gnomes please. ;)
Honestly I'd love some gnome lore too.
I'll get to gnomes! They're on the long, long list, as in-game lore coverage of them has ALWAYS been weak.
@@edgreenwoodofficial they are in need of some oooomph, mister Greenwood.
@@rodolfor2957 I agree!!
Ok ...now my Rouge knows how to blackmail himself out of jail if he gets caught in waterdeep 😂
To correct the subtitles in 16:35 ; Ed says ":..among the Avowed, the monks of Candle Keep..."
Thanks!
Wait so if she wants to get Luskan to join the Lord's Alliance, does she know its currently controlled by Jarlaxle? I assume she would know that...
What im trying to ask is, would she be helping to get him in the Lord's Alliance, knowingly or unknowingly?
Oooh, that would be TELLING. ;}
Let's just say she knows what Jarlaxle will try to do, and what he tries will further Mystra's goal of spreading magic (arcane spells and items) more widely among sentients in the world.
@@edgreenwoodofficial interesting 😏 I think I know how to play it then.... If I get that far lol
I love this video! I myself own every novel Ed has written for forgotten realms and many many more including those mentioned in this video so I’m needing out on the new lore he is dropping. I would like to ask though why he omitted her friendship with the queen of evermeet and how that even happened l?
I will cover that in another video, later on. The problem with all of the Seven Sisters is that I could talk for four hours about each of them. So I have to leave some things out, every time.
Maybe someone knows, I am new to D&D but what relationship does Mystra have with sorcerers? As far as I understand it the mother of all magic probably includes sorcerers "innate" magic as well as the way wizards draw upon magic.
Yes. Sorcerers instinctively draw on the Weave rather than needing a "recipe" (a spell)...and Mystra IS the Weave. So Mystra is the goddess of sorcerers, and an inspiration to many of them (whereas Azuth, god of spellcasters, does not).
@@edgreenwoodofficial Fantastic! Thank you for the reply!
Ive just started reading the FR novels, and find these lore videos very interesting! 😊
Great! I'm just trying to flesh out and fill in the gaps in the world I created over fifty-five years ago: it's like building a huge mansion, there are always little details to be touched up in nooks and crannies...
The only story I didn’t like her in was death of elistree and her sister nothing in those books made sense
I'm amazed how much this lined up with how I improvised her in my Tyranny of Dragons campaign. My character, Martin Trask, two time doubly expelled Wizard (Hostower and Blackstaff), head of the noble Trask line within Waterdeep, and self declared Oracle of Waterdeep, was always on her nerves when the two interacted. Never hostile, as Martin is of service to the Sword Coast, but his duplicitous nature made her unable to like the conniving mage. Martin always spoke to her with respect, but would attempt to insist he be involved in meeting involving the security of the city. Laeral treated him as a mild annoyance, like an underling who hasn't quite done enough to demand a full firing. Meanwhile, to the party of Adventurers she was guiding in facing the cult of the dragon, she was kind, affable, and on one occasion even accepted an invitation to a tavern, shared a few drinks, and had a good time. She became the beloved "Aunt" of the party, never quite involved enough to take away player agency, but enough that she wasn't written off as "useless" unlike the rest of the council that assembled. She even got a few hits against Tiamat, and threw an enlarge spell on the party fighter, who was already boosted via multiple other magical means, allowing the fighter to actually grapple the gargantuan Queen of Dragons. A year after the event, Blackstaff Tower used arcane fireworks to display an exaggerating telling of the events, with an animated firework of the Black Dragonborn Fighter chasing and then hog tying Tiamat with her own 5 necks.
It was my first time DMing, we made it from level 1 to 20, and finished both books, with some added chapters. Many old characters, like my Martin, my friend's Turok, and others had an appearance within the story, but Laeral was the NPC with the most staying power for many reasons.
Great stuff thanks for the info!
My pleasure! More Waterdeep lore coming!
Thanks for the video! I own the dice set of Laeral, one of my favorites wizards! ❤
Me, too! And you're welcome!!!
Did I learn things? Absolutely. Many things, not least of which is that Blackstaff was a grade A creeper
Oh, yes. He's very much an "end justifies the means" guy. The Chosen are not safe to be near, most of the time.
@@edgreenwoodofficial The most dangerous place in Faerun is between Alassra and a Red Wizard she is busy destroying.
My favorite character that I have ever played. Was a drow barbarian/rage mage who was a champion of mystra. After almost 5 years of play he retired as mystras husband and a rank 1 demigod king of water deep I still use him as an npc to this day
The children I did not know about. My highest and oldest PC a 11th level Chult born Half Drow Waterdeep noble Bronze Draconic sorcerer Arcane Archer 8/3 that worships Eilistraee with the two weapon fighting style has to retcon his birth date. I was thinking some time around 1450. I'm hoping he will be around 50 or less. Since my PC is a minor noble he probably only seen Laeral Silverhand at a distance at a meeting of the Watchful Order of Magists and Protectors. He would have her down as a potential investor once he starts building his merchant fleet.
Loved Elaine Cunningham’s books that featured Laeral. The Seven Sister is also one of my fave realms books. Have a question for the Sage. Do you think Danilo and Arylin Moonblade have any kids? Or is that one on Elaine?
23:12 I think lady Laura by that time would have learned why it is not right to be magically controlled by being under the crowns Magic
Its a shame that Crown didn't work. She would have been a great aid in returning magic to its true form. With my knowledge and the silver flames Mystryls return would be much sooner than it is now. Still the return of true magic is only a matter of time and with my brilliant mind and power at work, it is pretty much destiny really.
you are awesome, man! i started reading Elminster Must Die and there were some things that i did not get, or was more curious to learn more about... this clip solves a lot of those mysteries - keep up the good work, please and i so hope, by some twist of fate, that more novels under your pen arrive in the years to come, stories of Forgotten Realms or new things from the master that is Ed of Greenwod
I hope I get the chance! I LOVE writing novels about the world I created, as there are some details that come to life best in prose. Here's hoping!
WotC purchased a name, one that they don't have the soul to give life to. The ONLY place that the Forgotten Realms lives, is within the caretaker that forged it and breathed life into it.
Quick question: is Maura in the NDA? If not do you have any plans on making a video on her and/or her husband?
Im pretty sure i met dove in a game. Not a fan. She definitely comes across as the lady that would kill a baby to save 2 adults.
Thank you for your information video
You're welcome. As the creator of the Realms, and Laeral, and Waterdeep, I figure I'm the guy to do it.
With someone as old as Laeral, I imagine it would almost be like playing a vampire.
Growing up with the realms in my life I believe it's made me a better person in the end. Thank you
this was wonderful. one of the first books of high fantasy was spell fire. ive loved faerun and its stories.😊
JOHNNY SILVERHAND'S DND BROTHER
Who Is the Most Evil God in D&D?
Hold on - she’s only 19th level!?!??!! Oh my goodness…
I’m a little confused on this as well lmao, and have been since WDH. I haven’t finished the video yet.
She was 25th in previous editions. But i think nothing can get past the 20th level in 5e.
5th edition is weirdly avoiding epic levels like in previous editions.
Which is beyond ridicules since the FR have so many characters whose abilities far surpass what a 20th level wizard can do...
Well she still has her Mystra-given abilities which break the scale
Yeah 5th edition sucks for this.
Oh jeez... Khelben was a stalker
Well these two vids dropping now was a surprise to me.
Great video! After Ed starts talking, there’s an image of Waterdeep seen from above. What’s the source of said image?
What does a court mage do exactly? Being a Bodyguard and Spymaster like Vangerdahast in Cormyr?
charm the populace, read minds, wish spells......
It depends on which court. The title means a wizard who's on staff in a ruling court. Vangey was both Court Wizard and Royal Magician, and in Cormyr the first meant administering mages and arcane magic use in the kingdom for good order and security in the realm,, and the second meant using magic to protect the royal family and on behalf of the royal family. Vangerdahast saw building a spy network (and, yes, magically reading minds) as necessary to do a good job for both roles. In some city-states in the Realms, a "court mage" is a much smaller role: a wizard who casts spells when the ruler directs them to, as if they were a military unit in the ruler's army.
Love you... ❤❤ thx for keeping my head full of adventures since i was childhood... still reading forgotten realms books 📚 started when i was 8 years old i am 43 😊 times fly
I intend to keep going just as long as I can!
@edgreenwoodofficial thx for replying Mr Greenwood, you are a real life Hero of mine 🖤💜 thx really 💛💚💙🩵
Amazing video Ed. Shootouts from South Africa 🇿🇦
Thank you! Well met!
A lot in here I didn’t know. Will definitely be referencing this!
I first "saw" Waterdeep in my mind's eye in 1965, about a decade before D&D came along. I've been writing about it ever since, so the lore is piling up deeply...
I love the moustache.
No relation to Johnny, I assume. 😉
I have the book 7 Sisters. So long ago i read it. Amazing book.😊😊
i LOVE the d20s that come with the Laeral waterdeep set!
This would help me 2 years ago when i started WDH
When WDH was about to be published, I was too busy nursing my dying wife to write new Volo's Waterdeep Guides and compile and release all the Waterdeep lore I wanted to. I'm only now getting around to providing gamers with Realmslore to help make the city a longterm home for anyone's Realms D&D campaign.
@@edgreenwoodofficial I'm sorry about that sir, i meant no offence. I'm more frustrated with WotC not providing such information and not publishing lore books.
@@VeRG1L_47 Oh, I'm not offended! Death is coming for us all. I just wanted you to know why I wasn't doing these vids and the Patreon and the Greenwood's Grotto when WDH was released. I'm frustrated about the lack of deep, extensive lore, too!
Thank you
You're very welcome! I'll keep doing these for as long as I can!
My question is:Do you actually play the D & D game?
Of course. I played it today, most recently, and yesterday. I've been playing it frequently since 1978. DM more than play, though.
🧙♂️