Thus is the reason he closed the gate at the end of Legends. Raist would not make a very good god. Atleast IMO.
This is what happened to Raistlin. The transition from mortal to god is such a colossal leap in awareness, responsibility, and power that it's like being handed the CEO's chair after working in the lowest rung of the company.
Cheers,
Cam
By the way, it's been bugging me lately, are you the same Cam Banks that wrote Price of Courage: Age of Mortals Campaign, Volume III?
Anyway, if you really want to know, Janusunaj, just read the Legends trilogy. If you don't want to go through that much trouble, then just read part 1 of Test of the Twins.
;) Nice analogy Cam.
By the way, it's been bugging me lately, are you the same Cam Banks that wrote Price of Courage: Age of Mortals Campaign, Volume III?
Anyway, if you really want to know, Janusunaj, just read the Legends trilogy. If you don't want to go through that much trouble, then just read part 1 of Test of the Twins.
They are one and the same.
Cheers,
Cam
Maybe he is a great dancer! 
Cheers,
Cam
Perhaps there is an "evil" Cam Banks out there that everyone simply adores because he is so "evil", kinda of like "evil" Cartman.
The "evil" Cam is the one that lives here on the boards; the other one must be a "good" Cam. LOLOLOL Just kidding, Cam.
The good Cam, I hear, is also a pretty good green grocer and bramble picker
Well as far as Mina not having the experience to be a god, it would have to depend on how much xp she had as a god before she became just Mina, because she seems to be slowly remebering her birthright, and she might have the necesary experience to handle the responsibility of being a god.
Not that I am endorsing the elevation of Mina being a god, no way, no how, not even in Margaret Weis's dreams (only her dreams). It is strange however that when designing my future campaign she is the goddess of light and in love with Chemosh who is also in love with her but they can never be together.
Yes, yes I know the balance, the balance. And to keep said balance Sirrion and Gilean have both swung over to the dark to balance Mina and Shinare (yes I know, another pair of Lovers at odds). But sirrion has become a destructive force of flame and retribution (sometimes working with and against Sargonnas), and Gilean has become the master and keeper of secrets and has mollified some of Hiddukel's control over thieves, as burglars and spies are more concerned with keeping secrets than with making deals. Reorx and Majere have switched places as Reorx is more inclined to action where Majere advises non-involvement. Branchala has joined the gods of neutrality as has Zeboim who is more chaotic than evil anyway.
So the pantheon is as follows:
Gods of Light:
Mishakel, Kiri-jolith, Shinare, Reorx, Habbakuk, Aurora (Mina), Solinari
Gods of Gray:
Zivilyn, Branchala, Zeboim, Chislev, Majere, Lunitari
Gods of Darkness:
Sargonnas, Hiddukel, Chemosh, Morgion, Sirrion, Gilean, Nuitari
Did this really happen?
Abanasinia
Abanasinia is ruled by a council of lords that represent the major city-states, each tribe of the plains barbarians, a representative from the Neidar dwarves in the hills, as well as a representative from the Legion of steel. Each city has it’s own council, mayor or lord that is either elected or inherited that administers to the running of the city while each tribe is ruled by a tribal elder as well as a circle of elders. The Dwarven clan is ruled by a Thane and the Legion of steel is lead by an elected leader. City-states included are Haven, Solace, Crossing, Zaradane, Ankatava. Plains tribes include the Que-shu, Que-teh and the Que-kiri. Abanasinia is protected by a coalition of troops from all representatives of the council. For instance the Dwarves send heavy infantry and crossbowmen, the tribes send light infantrymen and scouts while the city-states send light cavalrymen and pikemen, as well as other support services.
Ambeon
When the minotaurs invaded Silvanesti and chased the elves from their ancient homeland, nobody believed that the minotaurs would hold the land as long as they have. The minotaurs have turned the woods of Silvanesti into a massive shipbuilding enterprise. They understand that to try and invade overland would tax even their high stamina and endurance. So they have been building ships as fast as possible. They almost lost their control of the forests when they invaded Khur in 428 AC and the Khur set fire to the great forest. The entire region of the Charmed Woods was reduced to black cinders and ash. When the elves saw what had happened to their precious woods a small legion of elves lead by the Cult of the Bloody Condor conducted an assault by Griffon back upon Sargasanti in an effort send the rest of the minotaur back across the sea. While the assault did cripple the government of the minotaur and slaughtered hundreds of the bull-men, the effort ultimately failed and the entire group of elves was either killed or captured in the attack. Since then the Cult of the Bloody Condor has become much more methodical in its effort to reduce the troops of the Minotaur Empire. The assault did cause the minotaurs to construct numerous outposts and signal towers along the borders of the great forest. Traffic into and out of the forest is strictly controlled by these outposts. A small group of wildrunners and kirath however have penetrated the borders of Ambeon and serve as spies and assassins for the elven nation.
Blood Sea Isles
The blood sea isles encompass the islands of Saifhum, Karthay, Mithas, Kothas, the Elian Isles. Saifhum has become the premier port for pirates offering protection for any who claim citzenship, the minotaur isles on the other have declined since the invasion of Silvanesti. The Minotaur kingdom moved its capital from the city of Lacynos to Sargasanti in the year 475 AC. Since then the minotaur isles have become havens for Minotaur marauders as well as human pirates. Strangely enough the islands have become a major attraction for Kender who explore the islands in search of what the bull-men were so interested in when they lived there. Recently members from clan Kazeganthi have begun using the islands as staging bases in order to raid ships from Ambeoun. The islands have been almost completely stripped of all lumber to be used for ship building. The island of Karthay is the home of the mysterious Kyrie who viciously protect its borders. In an unheard of offer of charity the Kyrie have allowed any displaced elf to take up residence on the island as long as they do not bring any disruption in their wake, should they do so the Kyrie slay the attackers as well as the elf or elves who caused the conflict. The Elian islands are a mystery unto themselves, both islands are perpetually surrounded by a cloud of mist and they are a haven for multiple monasteries dedicated to Majere. The Black tower in the middle of the ocean is the current seat of power for the Order of high sorcery with Dalamar leading the conclave.
Blodecairn
Blodecairn is the united kingdom of the ogres, shortly after the war of the souls the ogre Golgren was able to unite the two ogre nations of Kern and Blode by bringing the Ogre titans to their knees. He was able to exert control over them by controlling the flow of elves necessary to maintain their transformation. He was eventually able to make the change permanent by finding the Heart of the Irda. Since then the ogres has exerted power over the surrounding areas and even supported the Knights of Neraka in routing the Solamnics from Sanction. The most unusual alliance brokered by Golgren was between the Ogre nation and the Dwarves of Thoradin. The dwarves had attempted to save the Khur from the Ogres, but caused Golgren to shift targets and come after the Dwarves instead. The Khur, still suffering from attack by the Nerakan and the Ogres were in no position to assist their saviors when the Ogres besieged Thoradin. With their financial lifeline cut off the dwarves had no choice but to agree to provide steel in exchange for a peace accord. This did not sit well with the elves when the ogres drove them from the foothills between Khur and Blode. The elves were barely saved when they were mysteriously teleported away by some unknown force. The ogres were eventually able to assault the Khur again but ultimately they failed to conquer the desert people. The city of Bloten is the capital of Blodecairn and it is where the seat of power is maintained. One of Golgren’s greatest accomplishments was to have a grand palace built to house the emperor and his family. Some grace and civilization of the ancient ogres have been returned to the ogre realm because of it.
The Desolation
The desolation is the combined nation nations of Balifor and Goodlund this now a sprawling wasteland ruled by nobody. It was hoped that the land would revert to its previous condition when Malystryx was killed during the War of the Souls but this has not happened. It is populated by numerous dragons, bandits, brigands, pirates and mercenaries. The wasteland only supports life along the coastal waters. Each town is a world unto itself, even the coastal towns have learned to be self-reliant. There is no central leadership. There are three major towns in the wasteland, two in the Balifor area and one in the Goodlund area. Port Balifor has moved nearly all of its buildings into the surrounding caves, a few building still reside outside the caves but these are the building and warehouses that run along the wharf. Flotsam has completely surrounded itself with a sturdy and high wall but it has constructed all of its buildings to look dilapidated or run-down by constructing each building, even new ones, out off many different materials and this has become the theme of the town as well as a tourist attraction. Lord Toede who is many years old (nobody really knows how he has lived this long) is the mayor of the town. Khotaa supports most of the humans that reside in the Goodlund area. Some Kender still inhabit the wasteland and explore the famous Kender site of the Ruins of the tower of Luinstat which Malystryx took as her lair.
Ergoth
Ergoth may be divided into two separate islands but the government could not be more united as a people even if it were a single continent. Since the dragon overlord Gellidus was slain in 421 AC the Ergothian people have systematically retaken the lands from the ogres and have returned the seat of governmental power to Daltigoth. The emperor has brokered peace accords and alliances with the Solamnics, Abanasinia and the Legion of Steel, as well as the Kender of Hylo, the Gnomes of Mt. Nevermind and even the Elves of Kharolis. Emperor Gregoire Tristan is good friends with Regent Jaymes Holcolm of Palanathas and Solamnic Grand Master Wallace Proctor. In addition to be a superb swordsman he is also a cleric of Kiri-Jolith and is often seen leading his warriors personally. While he hopes to maintain peace until his children are grown he understands that a great war is brewing between the east and the west. The village of Beacon has grown in the last six centuries into a grand shipyard that produces galleys and slip boats for the Ergothian navy. IT enjoys travelers from all corners of the globe as it is still used as a way-station for those rounding the northern tip of Ergoth. The town of Hillfal continues to be off importance to the empire of Ergoth as it houses the military garrison of the northern hundred. From this location the soldiers can move to support nearly any city on the coast within a day’s time.
Estwilde
The land of Estwilde is a land of bogs, swamps and hills, and the inhabitants of this land have become accustomed to perpetual moisture. It is a land of bandits, goblins, giants, and ogres. There is no central government with the exception of the bandit chieftains and the tribal elders of the Lor-Tai tribesmen and the Lahutian cannibals. The only redeeming value of the entire land is the Woods of Lahue in the north but even this forest is infested with tribes of goblins. Some centaurs inhabit the forest as well as a few human villages. Cinder was slain during the year 628 AC by the Draconians of Teyr and shortly thereafter Lorrinar negotiated with Teyr in order to prevent an attack on him as well. This peace lasted until the great dragon died in battle with his mate Eiolut, who mated and stayed with him until her eggs hatched and then she killed him. The draconians were able to kill Eiolut and they are now in search of her hatchlings that remain in the woods. There are only three dragons that remain in the woods, Lewat, Polut, and Sollun (all LE male young green mature adult).
The Great Swamp
The terrain once claimed by Dragon Overlord Enysablet have continued to remain a swamp despite the death of Sable after the war of the souls. It has since become a land of reptiles and draconic creatures. Black dragons, dragonspawn and even some draconians have come to live beside the reptilian races like the bakali, sligs, kobolds, giant snakes and nagas. These creatures have taken control of this stretch of land and there is no central leadership other than the leaders of the wandering clans and tribes of lizardmen. While most people are not able to tell the difference between the two different racial types much less the different tribes, the swamp’s inhabitants have no such trouble. While the different groups are constantly waging war on each other, they have never been much of a threat to those outside of the swamp’s borders.
Hylo
This is the only Kender nation left on the face of Ansalon. The kender have fended off numerous advances by Ergoth in the days after the war of the Souls. The last diplomatic envoy was in the year of 472 AC when the nation was threatened with invasion from the goblin tribes to the south. When the goblins invaded, Ergoth sent emissaries to Firebraid Birdhummer, Hylo’s governor, to persuade Hylo to become a province of Ergoth in exchange for military support. Firebraid’s response was a complete annihilation of the goblin tribes, it took the kender three years but Hylos’ independence was cemented for centuries to come. The city of Hylo continues to serve as the capital for the kender nation of Hylo.
Icereach
Icereach continues to be a frozen tundra harsh to any unwary traveler or inhabitant. To live in Icereach one must either be born to live such an environment or very diligent in one’s protection against the cold. Only the most hardiest of humans live here in addition to the numerous Thanoi, Ogre and Draconian races. This land is still the domain of the descendants of Frisindia and Cryonisis the two former dragon overlords.
Kharolis
The elven nation has experienced more change in the last century than in its entire history. After the elves were mysteriously transported from Khur to Qualinesti they mounted an assault on the bandits inhabiting their forest homeland and liberated it. Unfortunately the area was not capable of supporting all three elven races. The elves decided it was time for them to evict the Knights of Neraka from the Kharolis and Tarsis areas and they were welcomed with open arms by the inhabitants of those lands. In their efforts to regain the ancient homeland of Silvanesti the elves negotiated with their sea-born cousins. In a coordinated attacks on the eastern coast of Ambeon in the year 543 AC, but they were easily repulsed by the minotaurs who had advance warning of the attack due to their pirate scout in the blood sea. Since then the elves have ceased most attacks against Ambeon simply biding their time. With the situation of the Tarmak and the blue dragons in the plains of dust an overland attack seems to doomed to fail before it is even begun and with the minotaur ships in the blood sea it is unknown when the elves might have a chance to regain their ancient homeland. In the meantime they are attempting to become adept at shipboard combat and are building an armada to rival that of the minotaur nation. There is a fairly large group of elves who advocate attacking the minotaurs anyway they can, even turning to evil if necessary. They are the Cult of the Bloody condor and are dedicated to Sargonnas and revenge. The elves also instituted a plan to restore Qualinost but failed to bring the city out of the lake of death. The Dimernesti who helped with this plan have instead restored the city but as an underwater society and continue to cooperate with their land-born cousins from Qualinost. The forest of Wayreth which contains the Red tower continues to move about within the borders of the Qualinesti forest and serves as the seat of power for the Order of Red robes.
Khur
Khur has finally become a united nation. It has been attacked from all sides, fortunately they have not all come at the same time. The nation was first attacked shortly after the elven exodus by the Knights of Neraka who attempted to take over the government by subverting the prince and bringing him to their side, this failed when he was killed by his father’s own troops. Less than a year later the ogres attempted to drive the Khur into the sea, but the ogres were attacked by the Dwarves of Thoradin. The Khur had been using the treasure squeezed out of the elves to buy weapons crafted by the dwarves. The ogres ceased their attacks on the Khur and began a siege against the dwarves cutting off their financial lifeline. The minotaur were the next to attack, the Khur people were only able to avert annihilation by starting a massive fire along the northern border of the Ambeon forest, which raged out of control for three weeks. Once the ogres brokered a peace accord with the dwarves they made one final assault on the city of Khuri-khan, and although the ogres were driven back, the city was destroyed. The Khur have since returned to their roots and become a nomadic people again. Nearly all cities have been abandoned and or demolished since the fighting ended. One of the few cities still inhabited is Ak-Khurman, but those who live here are not the Khur nomads but pirates, kender and some minotaurs who raid the Khurman and Courrain seas. The city of Delphon was destroyed during the invasion by the minotaurs and was completely reduced to rubble. There are rumors that the city is inhabited by giant snakes and tylors.
Nordmaar
The lives of the Nordmen remain largely unchanged since the time of the chaos war. After the Draconians moved into the area and established Teyr there were tensions between the two races. However when the Draconians slew the dragon Mohrlex and offered to let the Nordmen take possession of the treasure horde, but King Shredler Kerian negotiated with Governor Kang to share the treasure (in fact allowing the Draconian nation to keep the majority of the treasure) and to broker an alliance between the two nations. The draconians and the horsemen have supported each other from invasion by the Knights of Neraka as well as routing the goblins from the forests of Sathket Jungle. They were even able to rout all ogres from the area as well, since then the two races have become steadfast allies and compatriots in maintaining their independence from other nations, governments and invasion. The draconians have built a huge wall with outposts along the southern border from Hangman’s Harbor to Kalaman Bay. There is also a huge outpost in the Astivar mountains allowing the wall to be watched at all times, and for messengers to be dispatched should an attack come from the south.
Plains of Dust
The plains of dust remain a blistering wasteland in the summer and a frozen tundra during the winter. The tribes have had to contend with the Tarmak barbarians ever since the War of the Souls. The tarmak were finally able to establish a foothold in 789 AC with their taking of Anir’s End and have now built a number of outposts along the coast. The actions of the tarmak have drawn the attention of the minotaurs of Ambeon who are wary of any non-minotaur being so close. To make matters worse the plains are home to many blue dragons who do not take kindly to invaders.
Sancrist
Little has changed about Sancrist isle in the last 600 years. Mt. Nevermind is still the main stronghold for the gnomes of Ansalon, and they have rid themselves of the Pyrothraxus, granted he died of old age and not through any direct effort of the gnomes but he is gone. The knights maintain the citadel at Castle Uth Wistan in Gunthar but it is no longer the seat of power for the Solamnic nation but it is the headquarters for the naval branch of the Solamnic army. The world has become more accepting of gnomish inventions since their curse was lifted, but the gnomes themselves are a very goal-oriented people, so unless someone comes to them they are not likely to share their inventions with the outside world. The Solamnic navy has always kept a close eye on the gnomes of Mt. Nevermind and have incorporated every single incarnation of a working cannon into the design of their ships. Unfortunately some of this ships have fallen into the hands of the dark knights as well as the minotaurs and they have started to make versions of the cannon themselves. The gnomes are currently working on a steel-reinforced hull for ships of the Solamnic navy.
Schallsea
The island of Schallsea is not a nation but more of an organization. The island has no government but the Citadel of Light administers to any needs that the inhabitants might have. The island offers its services of healing and mysticism to any who are in need. The island enjoys the protection of both Solamnia to the north and Abansinia and the Legion of Steel to the south, but this protection is rarely needed as the island presents no threat or aggressive action towards any government, group or race of people. The Citadel welcomes both mystics and clerics for training into its halls as well as druids, rangers, paladins and even bards. The island has added a Bardic college to its institution as well as a small survival course in combat to its curriculum, for even though one might not want to bring harm to others, sometimes others bring harm to thee. It has no facilities to train those in the arcane arts with the exception of the bardic college, but sorcerers and wizards are both welcome to partake of the knowledge contained in the libraries.
Solamnia
Solamnia is enjoying is greatest time since before the time of the cataclysm. It has returned the lands of Throtl, Lemish, Nighlund and Qwermish to its borders and it is a time of relative peace. The lands of Estwilde and Nodmaar act as buffer between the Solamnics and the Knights of Neraka who are pressured by the ogre nation. Solamnia is currently acting with the United Elvish government as well as Ergoth to build and crew an armada of ships to retake the Silvanesti lands from the Minotaurs. The forests of Kharolis provide the wood while the shipyards of Ergoth on Enstar and Nostar build the vessels. The Knighthood is enjoying vast recruitments with some knights having two or even three squires at a time. The knighthood has built a fourth war college in Dargaard Keep with the first three in the High Clerist Tower, Solanthus and Palanthas. Here young knights receive training in squirely duties while kingfishers receive wizardly training. The white tower resides in the forest of Knightlund and continues to support the Solamnics in their efforts to keep the land free of evil. Kalaman is the capital of the province of Knightlund as well as a major sea port for the Solamnic nation.
Taman Busuk
The knighthood achieved a consolation of forces after they were driven from the woodlands of Kharolis by the magical arrival of the elves from the desert of Khur. The knighthood boarded ships and set sail from the western borders of Kharolis and coordinated with their brother knights to attack the city of Sanction. This action re-established the dark knights as a power in the Taman Busuk region. After driving the Solamnics from Sanction Sir Joseph uth Matar became the Lord of the Night of the knighthood. He systematically sought out and brought to ground every single faction of Dark Knights that refused to comply with the tenets of the Knighthood. He also dedicated the Knighthood to Sargonnas which brought back a much needed focal point to the knighthood.
Thoradin
The Dwarves of Thoradin are in an untenable position squeezed between the Ogres and the Knights of Neraka. For centuries they have abided by the agreement brokered by Ogmag after the Khur war. They have been able to expand the tunnels beneath the city and have created numerous swords and weapons for the governments of the area.
Thorbardin
The dwarves of Thorbardin have not been seen since the war of the souls when they evicted King Tarn Bellowgranite and shut their doors to the world. Many Hylar dwarves have advised that Tarn try and retake the underground kingdom but he knew that this would cause more bloodshed between the clans, so he decided to wait. To placate those who spoke of retaking the realm he made plans and preparations for this invasion, many accused him of stalling and they were not far off. Tarn was hoping to stall the invasion until after his son was grown. To his despair his son was killed in cave-in when the dwarves were expanding the under underground caverns of Pax Tharkas. Tarn led a scout mission into the tunnels leading to Thorbardin that the dragonarmies had used during the War of the Lance, he was never seen again. Occasionally a scouting team is sent to investigate the way into Thorbardin, none have returned.
As I said I was trying to shake things up but I also wanted to try and keep that feeling of Dragonlance going.
Now... if I can just get some people crazy.... er brave.... umm foolish, yeah that's it foolish, enough to play it. :D :D :D
I'll wait until I got the campaign ready and then go fishing.
TAKE THAT!!
As is derailing a thread.