Feel free to browse our collection of released mods, view information about mods in progress, check . 1379DR (aged 612) (became a Weaveghost)[7] Joe the butchers son gives a loud whoop whoop, and the loli blood hunter demands to know if there are wolves, and everyone stares at you before Barry pokes you with a snotty fingernail. 16 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 19 /H [ 1322 248 ] /L 37937 /E 14702 /N 4 /T 37499 >> endobj xref 16 35 0000000016 00000 n During the chaos Sammaster was killed and seemingly obliterated. Once, answers like that would have been common but these days the answer is always Ay need rips ter brass off me debts or, Iz like amllcoles n coke innit bruh!. IMHO, the Chosen template is most suitable for NPCs, as enforcers of Mystra's will, unless the DM is really ready to run entire campaigns geared around the Chosen's duties. [32], A few years later, Sammaster began researching the processes of life, death and undeath. 767DR [6] The survivors confirmed that this creature was in fact Sammaster. However, each time she had to come to the rescue carried a price in the form of a further task, and some adventurers would find themselves involved deeper and deeper into the plots of the Dark Lady in Skullport and Waterdeep. It's worth keeping in mind that Mystra seems to be laying some arbitrary limitations on the powers of Chosen to ensure that some massive calamity doesn't occur due to spellcasters or backlash against spellcasters. [18] Those who penetrated the concentric spheres were subject to ever greater torments and damage. 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. The Dark Sister had a talent in playing pranks and making mischief, and shecovered in illusionswould often visit the city of Waterdeep, joining parties of the Waterdhavian nobility or learning about the human society. I can't imagine it would be a fun prestige class to play in the super crunchy way that 3.5 played. Saint-like template/prestige class for villains, Prestige Classes for a stealthy Barbarian/Rogue. 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. The storyends when you have killed enough rats to pay your debt. So, if your first level bonus spell choice is. Chosen of Mystra gain many benefits from her blessing, but there are a few notable powers that they gain. But she should want something in return. Chaotic good 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). [24], Sammaster went on to learn to command and reanimate the innocent dead, forming relationships with vampires and liches. It is not a prestige class. The Forgotten Realms is a Dungeons and Dragons campaign setting, and is the most popular, most played, and oldest setting among its siblings. Chosen still have access to Silver Fire and can manipulate their hair freely. [2][43], The Cult began to spread from Chondathan and soon attracted enemies such as the Harpers. [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). [17] These wards also generated a variety of effects, blocking people in gaseous form, passing through the ethereal plane, and even teleportation, going so far as to harm those who attempted as much. 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. Being a Chosen of Mystra would give you the ability to trash a DMZ about once an hour. [22][23], As a child, Qilu dwelt in Buiyrandyn, a tiny drow settlement in the Underdark beneath the northern Sword Mountains that had spurned Lolth and the other drow gods.[24]. I like the concept of the chosen of Mystra and the idea that her chosen has a greater affinity for magic and weave manipulation. Patron deity This power is only usable once per week. Children grow up to become skilful warriors in their own right, and eveyonelives happily ever after. Chosen of Mystra: Elminster Aumar, Dove Falconhand, and the Simbul. [14] Finally, he knew at least one spell that teleported him a short distance. This article is about the characters. In fact it was the first time in 10 years that I, as a fan of thr Seven Sisters, was actually happy to open a Forgotten Realms book. [1][5], After just 8 years under the guidance of Mnethos, Sammaster had learnt all he could and began a path of his own. I am looking at it, very interesting indeed. Is it a fictional PC only or is it described somewhere? When his arch nemesis, the dragon, captures the baker's daughter - the only person in the village who was ever kind to him, he sets off to rescue her, and along the way he finds allies to help him. Silver fire (and the related Spellfire) would have to be a homebrew creation something like Plaguescarred showed. If so: where? It's unclear whether or not it's a Chosen-only specific trait but so far only they manifested it in the books. Qilu sometimes purposefully showed herself in this way to lure drow of other faiths or any individual that she wished to talk to. He was also still in possession of limited powers of the Chosen of Mystra: the ability to heal very rapidly, and to avoid aging. [45][46], Almost another one-hundred years later in 1373 DR Sammaster completed his transformation of the Dracorage mythal binding his phylactery within. In many occasions, she humbled all those who underestimated her and the drow of the Promenade (trying to to raid it and get rid of the dark elves in it), teaching them a lesson that they would hardly forget.[10]. Hello guys. It is believed that his parents were killed, circumstances unknown, when Sammaster was still very young. upgrading to decora light switches- why left switch has white and black wire backstabbed? Mystra's Chosen are also immune to the deleterious effects from the casting and wearing of amantle: as well as havingsilver fire. This site works best with JavaScript enabled. The spheres could also be willed to expand, so as to attack those who stood within their possible range. "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong. [15], The most sought after, mysterious, and powerful benefit Mystra's Chosen gain from her blessing, however, is silver fire, a unique ability to conjure a silvery flame in a variety of functions. They are described as having: While I am not opposed to characters in a FR campaign becoming one of the super-powerful residents, I would say that this is not a prestige class because you do not choose to be Chosen. - Matthew Najmon Jul 21, 2014 at 16:35 Add a comment 1 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. Iliryztara's unborn daughter had perished during the journey, and that would have eventually led to the mother's death. /U ({XRj3z;'"zd) /P -60 /V 1 >> endobj 49 0 obj << /S 89 /Filter /FlateDecode /Length 50 0 R >> stream The setting was conceived by Ed Greenwood originally as a place for the stories he was telling his friends. Chosen of Mystraare able to cast more often with less effort. Now everyone is a farm boy who just worked really, really hard to harvest his father's crop of cabbages before deciding that he and his favourite shovel were going on an adventure, because why not? 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People would rather play as something original than as a walking stereotype that has been done to death? 0000002334 00000 n Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! He began to refer to Mystra as the "Mother of All Magic". Most of those base modes are available as either feats or epic boons that could be granted. [28], In 851 DR the goddess Mystra appeared to Sammaster in the Dalelands, not far from Myth Drannor,[5] and offered to make him one of her Chosen. Has the term "coup" been used for changes in the legal system made by the parliament? Boy trying to hide from his debtors seems like a hyperlocal pedestrian game. Look up Laeral Silverhand in the Waterdeep books. For the sourcebook, see. 0000004571 00000 n 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. Like all he's going to do ishide in is grandmother's basement the next street over and maybe kill some rats. The errata reduces E's CR from 45 to 39. After hearing about some adventurers who are looking for a guide, and in need of money, Joe lies to get the job. This way you can add spells, effects etc all at the same time, and it only takes one minor edit of a character sheet. Using silver fire against one of the chosen of Shar, for example, wielding the shadow magic equivalent, could rip apart reality and create anything fromdimensional portals to magical anomalies to magical dead zones. I am currently playing a chosen of Mystra Wizard( 5e) using the Theurgy tradition flavored as their powers. [10] He also knew flensing, acid rain, and black blade of disaster. Again, once chosen it cannot be changed. Early entry into mindbender prestige class. From his research he quickly became convinced that 'dead dragons' would one day rule over Toril. [26], It is believed that after his parents' deaths, Sammaster was raised by relatives or friends, but that his life was not pleasant, contributing to his behaviours later in life. [5] When he asked for the reason that Mystra had chosen him, she replied that she had foreseen that one of her Chosen would be killed in battle, and he would be the replacement. Edition neutral current lore from recent Ed Greenwood books: Current Chosen of Mystra do not need to sleep and upon killing become Weaveghosts (their consciousness melds with the Weave and can communicate with other Chosen). 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. So, you, the only one who took history class, start to explain how it was once a floating city ruled by one of the greatest Netherese. It was gifted to Qilu by three of her Sisters, and she held the item dear, as it reminded her of the love of her Sisters whenever she looked at it. This made him the first Chosen of Mystra since the Seven Sisters. of sorts for the chosen of Mystra that set a base mode but then chosen got additional powers as Mystra decided. For the next few years the two mages traveled far and wide together, Sammaster converting to worship Bane, and Algashon, seeing an opportunity to create a powerful tyrant, slowly turned Sammaster more bitter, resentful and evil. [38], By 875 DR Algashon had convinced Sammaster to attack his former lover, Alustriel, in the Evermoors. The whole Spellstorm novel happened because Mystra ordered Elminster to do something. 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. She didn't wear the bracer when dancing to Eilistraee. - CastDetect MagicandIdentifyat will as a bonus actionwithout any component. 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. Extremes are me - shy and reserved - loud and fiery but take the time to truly know me and you will find that I have the heart of an artist and a bohemians soul. Powers and Abilities: Superhuman strength, speed, durability, and endurance, enhanced senses (can sense magic and perceive his surroundings without relying on sight, can also give himself the ability to see in the dark, ghosts, and other planes), immortality (type 1 and type 6; can transfer his soul to his clone bodies), regeneration (low-mid . She also had other powers, but those remained mysterious to most. I don't even think the 9th level spell cap applies to them, they probably haven't been given stats in 5e because they break the rules. 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