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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Uzzy" data-source="post: 3807245" data-attributes="member: 51590">I wouldn't object to Novels being taken out of canon, nor would I really object to them staying in. If you don't like them, don't buy them. What I do think is annoying is how the changes they make in novels are not clarified and explained in supplements. I'd love a Volo's Guide type affair at the end of every year that gives an update on the situation in the Realms, just so we don't have to wade through many, many novels!Firstly, Mystra asks the chosen to do things. She can't tell them. They do have Free Will. Infact, they follow Mystra's advice because they trust her judgement and wisdom. Secondly, what's wrong with divine servants obeying the dictates of their gods?Actually, we have Alassra Silverhand known as The Simbul, Alvaerele Tasundrym known as The Silent Chosen of Mystra, Alustriel Silverhand, Dove Falconhand, Elminster Aumar, the Sage of Shadowdale, Embrae Alevan of Ardeep (deceased), Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun the Lord Mage of Waterdeep (deceased), Laeral Silverhand, Nadrathen, the Rebel Chosen (Deceased, according to Steven Schend), Sammaster (ExChosen) (Deceased), Storm Silverhand, Syluné Witch of Shadowdale (deceased), Symrustar Auglamyr (Deceased, according to Steven Schend), The Srinshee and Qilué Veladorn. That's 14. 5 of whom are dead as of 1375 DR. Laeral's pregnant, the Srinshee is still recovering, the Simbul's CN and Elminster's gravely wounded. That leaves 5. Out of that number, Dove and Storm are busy in Myth Drannor, leading the KoMD in the defence of the city. Alustriel is busy ruling the Silver Marches and Qilue is likewise leading the entire Eilistraeen faith. (There's a great scene of her in Sacrifice of the Widow using scrying bowls and other magics to command her forces to many parts of Faerún). Which really leaves Alvaerele, the Silent Chosen as a free, Good agent. What other good aligned characters were you referring to though?And yes, many of those evil characters I listed are not quite as powerful as the Chosen. But they didn't get to their positions by being stupid! For the most part, they are careful and meticulous, and couldn't easily be beaten by a Teleporting Elminster!Speaking of Superman, here's a good quote. If Elminster and the other goodies decided to go across Faerún and destroy all the 'bad guys', burn Zhentil Keep, Hillsfar and other places of evil to the ground, crush all opposition, installing rulers who will 'help' the populace, preventing anyone else from speaking out against them... what would that make them?</blockquote>

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