Elminster Aumar, also known as the “Sage of Shadowdale” and the “Old Mage”, was one of the most famous and powerful wizards in all of Faerûn, as well as a fair fighter and thief. [45], On Hammer 14 in 907 DR, Elminster confronted Halueve Starym for attempting to control devils. 1375 DR Events of Expedition to Undermountain. For years he has confounded the Zhentarim, The Red Wizards of Thay, and a hundred rival mages, but in his advanced age he now prefers to work through younger and more vigorous heroes rather than move directly against his foes. 212 DR [4] Rules Information Ahzek Ahriman (Warhammer 40,000) Ahriman's Profile (Speed was equalized, both had three months to prepare and had limited prior knowledge, 6-B Elminster vs High 5-A Ahriman), Elminster jumping headfirst into conflict by JaredDennis. Former home(s) Essentially, the further he is from his lair on floor 23 the more sane he is. The god Azuth soon came to him telling him that he mustn't rely on Mystra for aid like any other Chosen must with magic, this again being a test from Mystra. [30] Later that night during a feast, Elminster followed the group as they tried to leave with the help of Malik el Sami. The Simbul, Larloch, Tam, Elminster, Mystra's Chosens, Halaster, Vangerdahast, Gromph Baenre, Telamont Tanthul, and some others can work together to deal with the guilds and their masters. When this happened, only Storm was able to bring his mind back, giving of her own essence to soothe Elminster's mind. When Elminster retrieved the key in 1336 DR at a magefair with the help of Storm Silverhand and subsequently opened the closet, Raerlin appeared as a lich. Together they uncovered a plot by Baerune Cordallar, Kaulgetharr Drell, and others to wed Alusair Obarskyr and kill Tanalasta Obarskyr. 39 In his natural state, Elminster was an old man with a gray beard, gruff voice, and weathered features but with alert eyes. Male[4] (This sign at the base of the path is very old and weather beaten, and most pay it little heed. If both tentacles hit and inject venom, the victim must also save vs death magic -2 or die from respiratory paralysis within 1d4 minutes. Name: Elminster Aumar, The Old Mage, The Sage of Shadowdale, The Great Oversorcerer, Stinkbeard, Old Sage, Doombringer of Mystra, Classification: Human, Epic Level Character, Wizard, Chosen of Mystra, Former Priest(ess) of Mystra. For years, the two of them pretended to be "Elgorn" and "Stornara Rhauligan", "repairers of ever-crumbling stone, plaster, tapestries, and wood" in the royal palace of Suzail, spying on and testing the loyalties of War Wizards and nobles alike. My idea for Halaster is to give a different version of him each floor. Elminster Aumar as he appears in the comics. But all are considered very dangerous. Class Elminster explains that Nimra would help train Tarth as she was still bound to Nerndal's service - and now his. Weaknesses: Some of Elminster's spells require certain material components in order to be cast properly. Halaster can be honorable, and even noble … Slay a foe, sure, or defend thyself against a raider - but to strike down one who may some day menace thee? [citation needed] Navigation. If he is ever removed from Undermountain, he regains his lucidity. He has been a game publisher and RPG community administrator for over 20 years, and has been reporting on D&D news for two decades. 4th Edition Statistics[19] [9], In 1479 DR, after finally admitting that they needed help saving the Realms, and having run out of easy-to-steal magic items to feed to the Simbul, Elminster sought to gain access to artifacts known to contain the spirits of the Nine—objects powerful enough to pierce the wards surrounding the royal palace or, Elminster believed, to permanently restore the Simbul's sanity. [17], During the Time of Troubles, Elminster defended Shadowdale against a Zhentarim army commanded by Bane himself. 4e [28], He famously compiled a nine-book series titled Elminster's Ecologies, in which a number of contributors wrote about the plants, animals, creatures, people and other natural phenomena they encountered throughout the Eastern Heartlands. He also has difficulty holding the thread of any conversation. Class He is prone to long reveries in which he sees again people and places now long vanished. Morrus is the owner of EN World and EN Publishing, creator of the ENnies, creator of the What's OLD is NEW (WOIN), Simply6, and Awfully Cheerful Engine game systems, and co-host of the weekly Morrus' Unofficial Tabletop RPG Talk podcast. [36] However, as Elminster and Myrjala departed the kingdom, the Mage Royal, Undarl, attacked them, and the sorceress shed her guise, showing she was none other than Mystra. [41], On 331 DR, for the first time in 70 years, Elminster left Cormanthyr on Mystra's request. [citation needed], Elminster was by turns serious, fearsome, and arrogant, and charming, clever, and good-humored. Outrage? Elminster still has a somewhat higher caster level (29 vs. 25), but Raistlin's spells should be just as effective - perhaps moreso, if he uses epic spellcasting. But if ye learn the long history of my deeds, ye'll know precisely what I stand for and what I am. The Old Mage[4]The Sage of Shadowdale[4]The Great Oversorcerer[5]Stinkbeard[6]Old Sage[7]Doombringer of Mystra[7]El'Minster[8] Alignment The OP is Elminster vs Mab, not Elminster and whoever he can summon for help vs Mab. The Old Mage was also friends with Mordenkainen of Oerth and was acquainted with Dalamar of Krynn. Yet, I am far from the oldest, wisest, or mightiest being to walk the ground of Faerûn with my well-worn boots—and that is truth. [57], In Mirtul of 1364 DR, Elminster took on Nouméa Fairbright as an apprentice after being introduced by the Great Lady Calabrista of Selgaunt. ), "No trespassing. He rarely reveals the full extent of his true nature to anyone who is not an extremely close friend. It is not a burden to be lightly assumed. And that's a rare and precious thing, knowing yourself. [62], Elminster fought a running battle against phaerimm, beholders and even the lich Wulgreth through the wild magic area of the dire wood. When this failed due to Mystra's protections, Laurlaethee attempted to kill the Chosen with spells but was ultimately subdued by Elminster. He can be imperious, grave, and terrible, however, and furthermore is a consummate actor. ", "Trespassers could die a quick and certain death or they could be invited in for stew. Thank you for thinking better of disturbing my privacy. Elminster could still cast minor cantrips at times—and had, on several occasions, cast minor illusions—without going mad, though this wasn't always the case. Should we then be destroyed out of hand because of what we might do? [35][17], Eventually, after a number of adventures when Elminster was a young adult, Mystra, the Goddess of All Magic, visited Elminster and spent time with him, persuading him to learn magic and revere her. [17], However, while Elminster was absent, the other Chosen, the Knights of Myth Drannor, and the Rangers Three held off the forces of evil until his return to the world. Along the way, Mystra was completely restored. The FR Wiki and Roll of Years. His clothes were plain. Sleep: Affected creatures fall asleep for about a minute. In the confrontation, spells were thrown, and Storm Silverhand blasted one of the shadow princes with a ball of silver fire. Despite this, on Nightal 30 he eventually stumbled across the Princes of Shade and overheard them planning an attack on shadowdale while he was trapped in the form of a tree. [65] After, In 1373 DR, Elminster discovered a daughter he had never known, Narnra Shalace, in Marsember. Mystra[4] Several years later, Greenwood brought the setting to publication for the D&D game as a series of magazine articles, and … Halaster grants Sargauth Enclave to Shradin Mulophor. Each is more mad than the last. Sex They committed many acts of thievery together and lived life fully, later forming the gang the Velvet Hands in opposition to a rival gang, the Moonclaws, who were servants of the magelords. Do ye know exactly what ye stand for? A natural storyteller, Elminster is normally a witty, clever, and very charming man. The Elder Scrolls metaphysics & philosophy, can avoid the spell Call Lightning and can tag individuals with the evasion feat, https://vsbattles.fandom.com/wiki/Elminster?oldid=6924727. After knowing the love of the Goddess Mystra, nothing awes him or leaves him much afraid. He emerged from the dusty tomb in 759 DR.[44], By now, magic had become unreliable, and Elminster had to again learn to survive by his wits and the skills he'd picked up earlier in his life. Class Elminster figured out how to manipulate the Weave to call forth spellfire. Unlike the roguish anti-hero Jarlaxle, Manshoon is a villain through and through, and in many ways, Manshoon appears as the ur-evil sorcerer; dressed all in black, his face hidden by a mask, and is obsessed with domination. [38], Elminster remained in Cormanthyr for over two decades, and was present in 261 DR when the mythal was raised and the city was renamed Myth Drannor. Chapter 1; The Colour-Blind Bard Note: Rogues have a very important role in a party of adventurers.They can be scouts, trappers and even thugs or archers. [48], In 1358 DR, just before the Time of Troubles, Mystra gained some foreknowledge and backed up her power into Midnight, the human wizard, so it would not be lost. However, every use of his magic drove him to—and sometimes over—the brink of insanity. Magic-user 26 Ancient archmage, Chosen of Mystra, Sage of Shadowdale, Elminster is in many ways the symbol of Faerun and the magic that suffuses the world. 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Tarth tries to trick Elminster by using a fake staff built by Sarlin the Serpent, however the Old Mage reveals the deception and presents the real staff to Tarth instead. [59], In late Eleint of 1371 DR, the new Mystra stripped away many of Elminster's memories of her former incarnation's secrets. Narnra is a thief who was raised by a single mother in Waterdeep. The first is that in Making of a Mage, as a Cleric, Elminster was able to cast Lesser Ironguard (this basically allows metal to pass harmlessly through you). Please reconsider before it is too late. Elminster Aumar (pronounced: /ɛlˈmɪnstɛr/ el-MINN-ster[20]), also known as the "Sage of Shadowdale" and the "Old Mage", was one of the most famous and powerful wizards in all of Faerûn, as well as a fair fighter and thief. Mystra proposed that Elminster should be one of her Chosen, and he quickly agreed. Patron deity Standard Equipment: Possesses a large array of various items, including: Intelligence: At least Extraordinary Genius, has an immense superhuman intellect with over a millennia of experience and mastery of a wide array of lore, professions, skills, magic, tactics, and more. During the Time of Troubles, he saved Toril by holding Mystra's power inside himself, surviving by his wits and the aid of the ranger Sharantyr rather than by his magic. Adventurer, I am Elminster, and I say to ye that these forgotten realms are yours to discover, reforge, and defend, yours to make anew in winning your own crown. [35][17], But with no desire for killing, the young El soon abandoned that trade and instead operated as a burglar in Hastarl, capital of Athalantar. At these times, Halaster is fastidious, meticulous, and quite proper, though still thoroughly evil. And then I started thinking… if there is someone out there really giving alignments to the players and NPCs. On Eleint 21 in 1246 DR, Elminster consulted with the Srinshee and Thauntar before preparing to challenge the Simbul in Aglarond for her mage-slaying activites. The J-C God can merely handwave wink Elminster out of existence, the end. [35][17], But Elminster had no desire for kingship, and quickly abdicated in 240 DR in favor of a friend, Helm Stoneblade, a knight of Athalantar. 2nd Edition Statistics[17] Forget that at thy everlasting peril. Most of his more powerful spells require some amount of prep time to prepare the materials needed to use them even once. Images (5) Forum (0) News; Related Pages … While in Undermountain, Halaster seems constantly distracted, always chuckling and muttering to himself over people and happenings only he can discern. [67], Following the death of Mystra in 1385 DR and the collapse of the Weave in the Spellplague, Elminster was stripped of many of his abilities as one of the Chosen, though he still aged as slowly as he had for the previous millennium and was still quite powerful magically. Elminster and Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun had something of a rivalry, whilst Volo sorely taxed the old mage's patience. Completing this collection will give you on additional bonus of 10. After performing the ritual to destroy the staff, the item transfrom into Nimra Ninehands who had been trapped in the staff for over 700 years. He is a power wizard, as well as a decent fighter and thief. During the ensuing battle, the Srinshee advised Elminster through his silver fire on how to defeat the elven mage. On one occasion, Elminster even stole into the bedchambers of King Foril Obarskyr and made changes to the Suzail Writ, while his majesty slept not a spear-length away. However, the subsequent calm was soon broken, as the Shadowmasters had not stopped their plans for power. 1369 DR Members of the Twisted Rune kidnap Halaster, causing Halaster's Higharvestide. [17], In 851 DR, Elminster mentored the newly-appointed Chosen of Mystra, Sammaster, in how to use his new powers. He may even give the party tips. 1. 3e [25], Elminster owned a variety of powerful magic items, including an amulet of natural armor, bracers of armor, a mantle of spell resistance, a ring of protection, a ring of regeneration, a thundering longsword, and his famous Elminster's eversmoking pipe.[4]. It is the right and the doom of all creatures who walk Faerûn to do as they will; it is why we of the art frown so at those who charm often, or in frivolous cause. Feats: Extraordinary abilities the character possesses, providing bonuses to certain skills or attacks and opening up new options in encounters (Not to be confused with Feats, or notable accomplishments a character has made.). Mages in FR with higher levels include the leader of Shade, Larloch, and a couple other undead, who are in the 40 range. [58], In Alturiak of 1365 DR, Elminster assisted Royal Magician Vangerdahast in searching for the missing war wizard Bolifar Geldert. Elminster, as of the ELH, is a 35th level character; Fighter 1st/Rogue 2nd/Cleric 3rd/Wizard 24th/Archmage 5th. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Chaotic good [9], During one of his excursions into the palace, Elminster's body was destroyed by Manshoon, who had secretly been peeling away the Old Mage's contingency spells over several years. The titanic battle that eventually erupted between Elminster and the Simbul caused much damage to the Witch-Queen's palace before they both agreed to move the battle to Crommor's Fang. The Magister asked him if he desired to learn magic, but Elminster refused, as he hated all mages because of the magelords. [70], These notices could be found on the side of the path leading to Elminster's tower in Shadowdale:[citation needed], In addition to his residence on Toril, Elminster maintained a hideaway within a floating metal sphere that orbited the central earthmote of the planet Coliar.[74]. I've walked these realms for over a thousand years. I tend to agree with dreaded_beast - FR is a very high powered setting, while Greyhawk is rather low powered in comparison. [47], During the Harpstar Wars in 1222 DR, Elminster defeated the Zulkir of Necromancy, Szass Tam, and earned himself (and the Harpers) the emnity of Thay. [21][17], Elminster interacted regularly with the other Chosen of Mystra through a telepathic link. Enemy of Elminster, Lord of the Zhentarim, and mage of infinite guises, Manshoon is one of the most feared men in all of Faerûn. Melegaunt used his shadow magic and the arrival of a phaerimm with its beholder thralls to drive off Elminster long enough to escape into the dire wood. Soon after, Mystra even turned him into a woman, to strengthen his bond with magic and to expand his understanding of the world, as well as to enable to pass unnoticed by his enemies. 3. Born Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game.Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories. Remember also that the mage who slays with Art carries the weight of every slain soul around with him from the moment of killing onward. Chapter 17; The Alignments Note: I think that Alignments are really, really, really interesting.I mean they can be both a blessing and a curse for any D&D player out there. Take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. Whatever ye use it for, it always, always transforms the user and that upon which it acts. 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