(4th IR) What does your character write?

[William Ronald]

Edena,

I believe my character will try to seek sponsorship in Waterdeep, whose trade connections would probably help spread his writings. He would also try to make goodwill visits to the countries and organizations you mentioned. Also, he would like to discuss his ideas with members of any interested faiths. (I will try to write a sample page or two this weekend.)

By the way, I added several new Forgotten Realms links at myMaps and Other Campaign Resources thread. The Yet Another Forgotten Realms Page! has a detailed write up of Lantan. (No populations total, but GREAT details on the nation.)

 

[Creamsteak]

As far as who would I prefer to be my sponsor, I would choose the people who have the strictist and most militant understandings of the arts of war in the world we live in. My multi facited hardcover would contain multiple pages of magically created 3d maps of every region I can gain knowledge of in the region. It would amass a compilation of known 'threatening' mages, soldiers, and elite organizations. Rather than advertising, I'll do my bookmark, which comes free of charge with this multiple tome annual updated military guide. This bookmark, valued quite highly, contains the designs of a large scale weapon of war, four different bookmarks every year, collect them all.

When it comes down to reading a page of text from my book, it will read much like a compilation of history and statistics, over analyzing everything into a numerical format, then giving advice to ignore the numbers and use wisdome and virtue to overcome your enemies. Every page will contain some kind of detailed visual aid to make the novel as clear and concise as possible, to prevent people from confusing my terms and ideas, thereby endangering their cause.

The encycleopedic atlas, of course, will cost thousands of gold pieces due to all the magic preperation required to finish a single set. Insurance against anti-magic fields and disjunctions will also increase the profits that I attempt to make by marketing this 'Most elite of all tactical and strategical supplements'.

 

[Deel Surool]

You'll have to make your case - to them - for why your books should be sponsored with their money, time, and manpower.

I have but two words for you, my incredibly loquacious friend...

Legalized. Gambling.

 

[Festy_Dog]

A warrior-poet sits in a tavern looking over pamphlet about the production of pamphlets and books. He strokes his goatee in thought.

I have many things to write about, how 'bout I give it a go? There'd have to be someone out there who'd sponsor me to write these things. A nice series of books, yes, and they'd be about... well... history... hmm, spice it up a bit... secrets of the past! That'd bring in the sponsors... now, to get some secrets. Heh, at least it gives me a reason to go adventuring, and someone out there will practically pay me to do so as well! First thing first I'll get pamphlets done to advertise my books.

The poet gets up and heads out to buy some ink and paper. He goes about designing the pamphlet:

Seamus Campbell's Guide to Fascinating World History and Ancient Secrets-

Sounds good enough...

Share the discoveries of Seamus and friends as they delve into ruins, library's, dungeons and taverns in search of ancient lore. Why go adventuring and risk life and limb when they can bring the knowledge that comes of it to you?

That'll convince them to leave more adventuring to me and my comrades...

With discoveries ranging from the comical to ground-breaking you can expand your knowledge and impress your friends and family. Ever wondered what happened to that guy that did something a while back? Don't worry about it because Seamus will bring you all the details you want and more!

Maybe I'm not being specific enough in that paragraph... nah.

If you're interested in hearing tales of valourous heroes and haunting mysteries simply subscribe to

I can fill that in once I get a sponsor, yup, think I need to flesh it out a little more too, maybe put a drawing in about... there. Well that just about does it, I'll make a few more neater copies and see what big shots are interested in sponsoring me then.

Seamus hunches over a desk for a few hours more in the dim light of the candle in his tavern room, putting the final touches on his 'pilot' pamphlet.

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

Kalanyr, when your Magica Arcane hits the streets, uproar breaks out.
You are, of course, spilling the trade secrets of the wizards of the world to just anyone - anyone, including their enemies - who wants them.
Most mages prefer their private spells remain private, and most mages do not want other mages to have any more spells than can be possibly arranged.

The result is that many of your publishers are winding up dead, their shops destroyed, the equipment and printing presses taken or blasted by spells.
There are numerous threats against your character, and more than one mage and magistress comes to deal with your character personally.

Surprisingly, the Chosen of Mystra do not issue threats, nor do they take any action against your character.
Conversely ... the Chosen of Mystra (Khelben excluded) (PL 7) are offering to sponsor you!
And they say that if they sponsor you, that gives you the support also of the Harpstars, Harpers at Berdusk, Waterdeep, the Lord's Alliance (PL 7), and possibly even Cormyr.
The Church of Mystra (PL 3) offers to help you, if you accept the help of the Chosen.

The Knights of the Shield are also offering to back you.
They state that if you accept their help, they can pull Amn and Tethyr into your corner.
They even believe they can win Calimshan over, and gain that powerful nation's support for you.
The Church of Gond the Wonderbringer (PL 3) is also offering to help you, if you will go with the Knights of the Shield. And they say they can use their pull in Lantan (PL 3) to bring that island nation over to your side.

The two groups above are enemies of each other. You cannot accept help from both groups. If you pick one group, you will alienate the other group.

I'd do something soon, if I were you.
A large number of angry wizards in Halruaa, Var the Golden (and by default Zakhara), Thay, Zhentil Keep, Mulmaster, Sembia, and in other places are currently trying to decide what manner of grisly fate to mete out to the one who would spill their secrets to the world.

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

Deel, Var the Golden agrees to be your Sponsor.
Var the Golden thrives on sea trade, and sits strategically along the sea lanes between Faerun and Zakhara.
As a trading nation, they welcome the opportunity to ship the new books far and wide across the sea, making vast profits off their taxation of your labors.

Deel Surool
Sponsor: Var the Golden (PL 8)

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

Creamsteak, Mulhorand agrees to become your sponsor.
This nation, the heir to the ancient Imaskari Empire, has great aspirations to world domination.
They are currently invading (and conquering) Unther, are threatening Halruaa, plan to bring their rebellious northern provinces (Thay) back into line, and from there they have big plans.
They like your books of strategy, and not only do they want you to publish more, but they want you as a tactical and strategic advisor for their military.

Creamsteak
Sponsor: Mulhorand (PL 13)

 

[Kalanyr]

Arkanyl will take the Chosen up on their offer. (Gamble actually paid off how interesting )

And in other news:

The second in the series of Arcane issues from Arkanyl Lynakra will be due for release soon, this follow up to the astoundingly succesful guide to the arcane will be the Magica Creationus, a complete compilation of the manufacture of many different typres of magic items and the arcane theory behind them. Like its counterpart it will be released each year with new discoveries as a special first year bonus, this one will include as much as can be discovered of the lost magical creations of yesteryear such as the Mageblade of Myth Drannor. And as an extra special bonus, a complete history of the Nether Scrolls!

Edit: Special note, the books do not contain anything of extra super duper gross evil stuff, some things are seriously better not put to paper. Eg, The Traditional Evil Ritual for Lichdom, How to Make Your Own Regalia of Dark Might and such are not included. Indeed the books are slightly skewed against using magic in such a fashion.

Edit2: Wow, I didn't know I could tick of so many people so quicky!

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

William, did you know that Waterdeep is governed by Lords ... and nobody knows who the Lords are?
They appear only in disguise, and no whisper of their true identity is heard in the streets (although speculation is always rife.)
Piergion the Paladin is the one exception: this Lord of Waterdeep is never in disguise, and armed and armored sits openly at every meeting of the Lords.

The Lords of Waterdeep are rather impressed by all this talk of peace and tolerance.
Perhaps this is because they believe in peace and tolerance.
Perhaps this is because they think peace and tolerance means better business for Waterdeep.
Perhaps ... well, whatever their reason, they are throwing their support to you.
Waterdeep becomes your Sponsor.

William
Sponsor: Waterdeep (PL 10)

 

[Edena_of_Neith]

So be it!

The Chosen of Mystra take up Kalanyr's cause. So also does the Church of Mystra.
For the Chosen argue (as does the Church) that all knowledge of magic should be spread as widely as possible, and that everyone should partake of the Gift of the Lady of Magic.
Kalanyr's books are helping people to do just that.

However, Khelben refuses to go along with the rest of the Chosen. He believes you are disturbing the peace. So, he stays out, not giving his support.


Kalanyr
Sponsors: The Seven Sisters (PL 7), Chosen of Mystra (PL 10), Church of Mystra (PL 3)