Open casting call for iconics- Q&A with our adoring fans

Dareoon Dalandrove said:
I must put forth the cool gnome in the Psionics handbook ( the one ogiling the medusa). He has brass. I see him as a character that could have a reoccurring role.

"I agree. Unfortunately, posing for that painting with the medusa took a bit longer than expected, and the poor little guy burned up his power reserves. We never caught his name, nor the names of a few other characters who have appeared in various rulebooks. In honor of his "giving it all" for the Psionics Handbook, we gave the 'Gnameless Gnome' a nice spot in Arboria where he could get some sun and stay out of the rain."

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"Excuse me if I get a bit weepy..."

Is there any truth to the rumor of personality clashes with your Psicrystal?

Ma' wipes tears away from her eyes and tries to smile through the pain.

"Psicrystal? No, I'm sorry, but you are mistaken. I'm a Psychic Warrior, and as such don't have a 'Pet Rock'. Kazak is the party Psion. To be honest, I haven't seen him with a Psicrystal, nor Mialee or Hennet's familiars."

Ma' turns to her companions.

"Why you throw familiar?!?"
 
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Maybe that's what his agent told you. Some actors can get a bit....upset with dificult working conditions (remember Mialees' hair probelems retort). I think he is just waiting for the proper time to make his come back(and steal the show) to show that you can't keep a good Psion down.
 

Dareoon Dalandrove said:
Maybe that's what his agent told you. Some actors can get a bit....upset with dificult working conditions (remember Mialees' hair probelems retort). I think he is just waiting for the proper time to make his come back(and steal the show) to show that you can't keep a good Psion down.

"Wait, wait... Am I mistaken, or is this the Iconics Press Conference, in which you, the fans, ask questions and we, the Iconics, give the answers?"

"You asked, I gave you the inside scoop. It may seem hard to believe that I'd know all about the making of the Psionics Handbook, but you seem to be forgetting that I was there! Probably not the answer you wanted, but hey - I didn't do it, I just tried making the poor guy's life a little more comfortable after his petrification."

"I never met his agent, so there's no chance that 'that's what he told you' story holding water. Why didn't I meet him? Because he never had one - he was a freelancer. Poor sod never even had a name. But, the books needed more gnomes, you know? Core Races Affirmitave Action Committee and all that."

"So, no comeback, no stealing of the show, no big hurrah. Just a small piece of statuary. Sorry. If the character had a name (and, by extension, restoration and resurrection benefits, per Iconic Union rules), I'm sure we'd have seen him on these boards by now. Then again, we've not seen Mr. Ember..."
 
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Some actors can get a bit....upset with dificult working conditions (remember Mialees' hair probelems retort).

I'm afraid you're mistaken, because I don't HAVE hair problems.

Now that you have progressed in power will you be "recasting" for a new familiar?

No, I'll be sticking with the same one. If I got a new familiar the fans would cry for a new Jeff Easley painting for the DM screen, where my raven is featured next to me. Easley had a hard enough time painting the original. So many monsters to paint. Ever try to get an Umberhulk to hold a pose?
 

Ialdabode wanders into the room, paying more attention to his phone conversation than the press conference.

Yeah, yeah, of course I brought the documents. I am a mind reader, you know. Come one, Mickey, I'm the iconic telepath. Anyway, I'm here. I'll let you know how it goes after I get done. Ciao, babe. Love you, and I mean that dearly, not queerly.

Ialdabode tucks his phone into the pocket of his vest and removes his sunglasses.

Oh miss Mialee, I'm here as a representative of the EAPDOEF (Elves Against Pornographic Display of Elven Flesh) and I have some very pressing questions to ask you.

1. I present issue number one, a photo taken by the Wizards photographer of Shuluth and you in what can only be described as a horrifying displade of sado-masochistic tendencies. Now, the EAPDOEF is well aware of your penchant for claiming Photoshop is the answer behind this, so they have contacted Wizards and received the official contract for the photo shoot. As you can see here, line 95 of the deal states, in your own handwriting (don't deny it, we've had three handwriting pathologists check it against canceled check stubs), that you would only do the deal if you could pose with "Shuluthy" in a, and I quote, "Intimate expression of our true master/slave relationship, as I just adore his cute little squiddy-poo facey-wacey."

Now then, if the room could suppress the gag reflex long enough to continue,

2. Issue number two surrounds a black and white photo published in Tome and Blood. I've done some background research with my contact, Mr. Wayne Reynolds, at Wizards andhe informs me he took this photo of you during the design concept phase of 3e in order to inspire the designers to create the, and I quote, "Most typical example of elvenness." After being chosen to portray elves as an iconic, later photographs of you appear with a bust two whole cup sizes larger (which Mr. Nebin could confirm). As enlarge bust was left out of 3e, the EAPDOEF can only conclude that you have engaged in illicit enhancement of your bust through artificial means.

And, lastly but not leastly, I present

3. Issue three, your iconic quote. I believe it stands to reason that, as this is the best you can come up with, you represent a significantly lower average Intelligence than most elves.

All in all, EAPDOEF feel you are inferior and unfit to continue to portray elves as their iconic and would request you step down immediately and save them the hassle of pressing legal actions against you. In exchange, they cast their support behind Vanadia to become the new iconic elf for her chaste, earthly goodness and pleasent relationship with honorbound humans like Alhandra.

So, miss Mialee, how do you respond to the documented facts and proven evidence the EAPDOEF have provided?
 

I would like to back up Ialdabode-san completely. Things like this are for humans(No offense meant to Parn, Cecil and the rest of the humans who helped stop Ashram), and I am upset that a fellow elf would go this low. Though I would like a replacement, I am afraid a half-human wouldn't do us that well either.
 

Ugh. Here we go again. "I'm a moldy baldy" has sauntered into the room with his age-old repulsion for me.

All right, let's play the game, shall we?

Allow me to address this one first...

Issue number two surrounds a black and white photo published in Tome and Blood. I've done some background research with my contact, Mr. Wayne Reynolds, at Wizards andhe informs me he took this photo of you during the design concept phase of 3e in order to inspire the designers to create the, and I quote, "Most typical example of elvenness." After being chosen to portray elves as an iconic, later photographs of you appear with a bust two whole cup sizes larger (which Mr. Nebin could confirm). As enlarge bust was left out of 3e, the EAPDOEF can only conclude that you have engaged in illicit enhancement of your bust through artificial means.
For one, Mr. Nebin will soon be confirming what it feels like to have a hatrack discoureously placed within one's self.

Secondly, Enhance Bust was left out of T&B at the last minute. It was a result of the "Win a chance to design a D&D spell" sweepstakes. Thirteen year old Michael Taybrook won, and submitted this spell. Late in the game Bruce Cordell felt it was immature for Wizards to publish a book with a spell with this singular purpose. At this point, the deadline was one week away and we could NOT contract an artist to fix the drawing in time. As a result, the work stayed, and we hoped no one would notice.

I present issue number one, a photo taken by the Wizards photographer of Shuluth and you in what can only be described as a horrifying displade of sado-masochistic tendencies. Now, the EAPDOEF is well aware of your penchant for claiming Photoshop is the answer behind this, so they have contacted Wizards and received the official contract for the photo shoot. As you can see here, line 95 of the deal states, in your own handwriting (don't deny it, we've had three handwriting pathologists check it against canceled check stubs), that you would only do the deal if you could pose with "Shuluthy" in a, and I quote, "Intimate expression of our true master/slave relationship, as I just adore his cute little squiddy-poo facey-wacey."
Let me see that.
snatches it
This isn't my handwriting. I don't write in red crayon, I don't dot i's with hearts, and I don't sign my name as "Mylee the stoopid". I'd say your "handwriting pathologists" might have THOUGHT they were seeing my handwriting... If only someone had been around who could control their thoughts. Any ideas? anyone?

Please. Not even a fair attempt at a cheap shot, old boy. Tsk tsk.

Your iconic quote. I believe it stands to reason that, as this is the best you can come up with, you represent a significantly lower average Intelligence than most elves.
My iconic quote comes directly from the DMG. It's light-hearted and offsets my intelligence nicely. WotC thought this would be a good move to make me more accessible to the fans (no jokes, please, Nebin). There is a softer side to Mialee- a wit and gentle humor. This is why I felt "Ugh, a spider!" would be a tasteful addition to my iconic quote.

Yours, however, isn't from any sourcebook, WotC-published or otherwise. It is, in fact, a mockery of the UNCF's slogan. Rather insensitive, wouldn't you say? Consider this AND your... shall we say... DINSTINCTIVE hairstyle... Hmmm. Let's put one and one together, shall we, people?

So, there you have it. Any other items to address, Adolf?

smiles triumphantly, bats eyelashes
 
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Hello all! I must say I've had the most funt ime reading this thread. You iconics are great! Is there a place I can go to (like story hour) to read your adventures?
Keep up the good work!

-Crisis

PS Just to nitpick... which I know everyone hates but Deedlit... she's not japanese, yes I know Lodoss is an anime but its not set in an oriental setting.. its in a medievil D&D type setting. Deedlit the elf wouldn't say Parn san.. should say Sir Parn etc etc... or Lady Mialee not kun. Just a personal pet peeve.. please pay it no mind
 


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