Gandalf from The Hobbit/Lord of the Rings vs Elminster from Dungeons & Dragon's Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting (if Deadliest Warrior did this, it be live action no doubt). Jun 18, 2015. cancertz. He trained some of the great and famous wizards of yore - the Seven Sisters, the mad necromancer who founded The Cult of the Dragon, Khelben Blackstaff (well, maybe not him). The magister saw something in young Elminster and offered to train him in magic. If there is a wizard show down, it should be Ged vs. Gandalf vs. Polgara; one big three-way match ;) View Full Version : Voldemort vs Gandalf (or other wizards) Scuba_Ben. Elminster 204 Votes. Gandalf is one of the main characters in The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings respectfully. 67% Upvoted. He set up shop in some small town to 'plug the cork' vs a Dark Threat To All The Realms. Elminster is (maybe was) a Chosen of Mystra.He is magically old old old. You could argue that this is soft magic (and in some ways it is), but it has hard rules and has to obey physics. Well, first of all, Gandalf just doesn't have the sex appeal of Sam Neill! Elminster Aumar (born in 212 DR) is a fictional character in the Dungeons & Dragons-based Forgotten Realms setting. Each of them has access to his signature items (for Raistlin, this means: The Staff of Magius, the Dragon Orb and the … Elminster Related: 10 Tricks That'll Help You Playing D&D For the First Time. To be honest, the two don't really compare, because although they're both D&D settings, they're both very different. Mar 29, 2015. He writes and writes about Film, TV, Comics, and Games from his lair in Brooklyn. Eventually, he was shown the magic to alter his form by a wizard named Myrjala. His father Elthryn was one of the seven sons of Uthgrael Aumar who had left the palace intrigues to settle in the nearby village of Heldon, where he served as its lord. Merlin is from original Arthurian legend not Marvel. Elminster's patron died, and he's now essentially powerless. IAmTheMeat. Sauron vs Thoth-amon? Gandalf has the most innate power of the three (Elminster got a lot of help from Mystra whenever the yogurt hit the fan). Pick your winners! Rand vs. Gandalf? Name: Elminster Favorite Spell: Seduce Mystra Arch-Enemy: I'm too powerful to have enemies. Belit vs Red Sonja (Oh, my)? Belit vs Red Sonja (Oh, my)? This seems like such a traditional arch-type in D&D, that I'm surprised this hasn't already been done. More importantly, they should do some Forgotten Realms movies one day. Pick your winners! Straight Dope Message Board > Main > Cafe Society > Voldemort vs Gandalf (or other wizards) PDA. Gandalf’s initial appearance is as a wizard, but later on Gandalf appears as the chief of the Istari order after Saruman’s fall. Elminster VS Szass Tam This Rumble ended on 2003-01-25 00:00:00.0. Validated User. Reply. the Legion of Mortal Godlings. 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May 6, 2010 #4 The annoying "comedy … For several ages now, two sages have graced the halls of the Inter-Dimensional Retirement Community located on the estates of the Khazan Wizards Guild. Merlin is from original Arthurian legend not Marvel. He was associated with light and fire, much like his peer Varda. It's a bit like comparing Gandalf with Dumbledore. A natural storyteller, Elminster is normally a witty, clever, and very charming man. Now Elminster again, he sought to return to his home to free it of the magelords. Eventually, he was rescued by a Chosen of Mystra named Simbul, and the two developed a relationship. This thread is archived. Elminster Aumar. He eventually resorted to burglary and was caught robbing the home of Stonecloak, a powerful spellcaster. And Elminster has ludicrously high levels. Merlin vs. Gandalf This Fight Suggested By: Joao Camilo, The Big Bad W0lf Robin, RiggsAntor, Dr. Sorry, but if anyone's gonna teach this girl some new tricks, it's gonna be Merlin. Reply. For nearly a hundred years, Elminster lived like this, growing bitter. In looks, sure. My friends call me Bobby. Gandalf leaned heavily on his staff staring into the magical reflecting pool. He’s known as a fierce protector of these lands, having defended the Dales from the insidious forces of the Zhentarim. Impressed by Elminster, she asked him to be one of her Chosen -- an immortal being imbued with incredible power over the Weave. ), while Gandalf hangs around short guys with furry feet! Validated User. elminster Member, Developer Posts: 16,186. Elminster settled in a land called the Dales, keeping his tower outside the town of Shadowdale. Donate. Strictly by your votes. 3781. He was present when a potent magical ward called the mythal was raised, transforming the city of Cormanthor into the Elven stronghold of Myth Dranor. Tomorrow will be the right side, etc. Gandalf wins, definitively! I imagine both are too clever to go all-out against each other directly, rather using minions/allies, etc. If I'm the only one who votes, then so be it! Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. +1 for Elminster. W. Wolfwood2 Registered User. May 6, 2010 #3 I'm going to start with a literary, rather than a fanboy ("Do you think the Thing could beat the Hulk?") But every day I will advance one side. In 1479 DR, he set out to find a cure for his love. Sorvan76 Member Posts: 76. It’s really a tough question since there are so many “versions” of them. After a pitched battle, his victory was complete. chris777 Registered User. Be they Gandalf, Elminster, Skywalker, Valen, Superman etc etc etc. He can be imperious, grave, and terrible, however, and furthermore is a consummate actor. But having developed an intense hatred of magic as a result of his parent’s murder, he refused. I'd really like to be able to make an Elminster / Gandalf type of human Arch-Mage wielding a staff that's not a gimp, flavor build. Solamnic Knights vs. Knights of the Holy Grail, Scions (of DragonLance) vs. Scions (of Shannara), Queen of Darkness vs. Crown Prince of Darkness, Blister Vera Jay Nimblefingers vs. Olive Rustkettle, Blister Vera Jay Nimblefingers vs. Paxina Thistleknot, Billee Belladonna Juniper vs. Gollum/Sméagol, Paxina Thistleknot vs. Billee Belladonna Juniper. Jan 5, 2017. smallhorses. He fits the same mold as Dumbledore or Obi-Wan Kenobi -- burdened with wisdom and responsibility, yet charming, and possessing a surprisingly good sense of humor. Elminster escaped with his life, taking his grandfather’s broken sword as his only keepsake from home. I think it was agreed upon in DnD revisions that the wish spell is causality manipulation ZacharyGrossman273 (talk) 22:10, October 30, 2018 (UTC) You can talk with some of the participants about it via their message walls. He tried to survive as a bandit and cutthroat, but found himself disliking the notion of killing. If you like our work, please support us. save hide report. I finally completed reading the Harry Potter series last night. ... Like Gandalf in LotR. Go. Pug vs Harry Potter Merlin vs Kvothe Fizban vs Mazrim Taim Macros vs Gandolf Feel free to describe how the battle would take place. R. Rallan My Hat Of d02. May 6, 2010 #2 Yyrkoon would be near the top I think. Serious. Grandolf vs. Elminster would be more fitting (Elminster would win, of course). Thank you! In 1372 DR, he sealed himself behind a portal to the Nine Hells so he could prevent hordes of devils from entering Toril and wreaking havoc. It was originally created by author and game designer Ed Greenwood as a setting for his own stories, but after he discovered D&D he adapted it to the game system. Raistlin Majere vs Elminster. 13 years ago. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. But his enmity with the Zhentarim would have tragic consequences later on. Several years later, Greenwood brought the setting to publication for the D&D game as a series of magazine articles, and … Over the next thousand years, Elminster was involved in many of the world-changing events that occurred on Toril. Gandalf didnt make the horses appear from the river water. She sent Halaster Blackcloack, the Mad Mage of Undermountain into the Nine Hells, but he was defeated. Now, groups can certainly choose to play those exact characters if they want but that is generally not the case. Second of all, Merlin hangs around dreamboats like Lancelot (purr!) Then his reflection blinked! Fate had other plans for Elminster, and after years of adventures, he found himself visited by the goddess, Mystra. They meet in a pocket plane. Submit Templates; Contact Us; FAQ; Legal & Policies Any of the three could win on any given day. Darth_Tyrev. OptimusPrime Member; 4273 posts; Share; Posted March 9, 2010. I'm also completely ignoring TV and movies, and sticking to written sources. Peace proved to be out of reach for Elminster, as Mystra was murdered in 1385 DR by the and gods Cyric and Shar, which started a cataclysmic event called the Spellplague. P. PrinceYyrkoon Retired User. KEEP READING: Baldur's Gate 3 Demo Teases a Triumphant Return, Ari David is pretty amazing. share. 317 Votes. Mystra's Chosen > All. A one-stop shop for all things video games. Raistlin vs Elminster. Copying the relevant mechanics of gate from the 3.5 SRD: "The second effect of the gate spell is to call an extraplanar creature to your aid (a calling effect). Intentionally drawing inspiration from mythical and literary figures like Odin, Merlin and Gandalf, Elminster is the Forgotten Realms’ gray-bearded, pointy hat wearing, pipe-smoking, immortal sage. Name Something you've created: The need for a library devoted to cataloguing all the things I've created. In the early hours of Hammer 1, 1372 DR, Elminster entered the portal and narrowly managed to close it, but at the expense of much of his magical strength. Once in Hell, he was abducted and enslaved by an outcast archdevil known as Nergal, who wished to discover the secret of Mystra's silver fire. For at lease one simple reason - Dumbledore, powerful as he was, still share the same weakness literally ALL Harry Potter universe characters have: They relies on their wands too much - even Voldemort. He sat on the ruling council which formed the Harpers, a secretive order of spellcasters who seek to prevent the abuse of magic. Azzy Newtype. Nov 19, 2020 #20 ... Elminster. Mar 29, 2015. He was taught many lessons, including Mystra turning him into a woman in order to gain a greater understanding of the world and a stronger connection to the Weave. 6 comments. Plotting and planning - playing a long, protracted, chess-like game against one another. In looks, sure. Elminster 204 Votes. Serious. Information. Yet his ways often took him to Nienna, fro… "Doppelganger!" There any doubt? The rich text editor does not work with JavaScript switched off. And in keeping with the mage vs. mage theme, Raistlin vs. Elminster and a few Black Mage fights. Fascinated with the manifestation, Gandalf reaches down to touch the surface of the pool. Tomorrow will be the right side, etc. ... Elminster vs Rincewind (Score: 4, Insightful) by javajawa on Tuesday December 21, 2004 @02:54PM Homepage. His backstory and further adventures have been explored in a series of novels from creator Ed Greenwood, starting with Elminster: The Making of a Mage in 1994, and continuing to appear in 13 novels over the decades. Each of them has access to his signature items (for Raistlin, this means: The Staff of Magius, the Dragon Orb and the Dagger of Magius), but nothing else. Lionelion Member since: Jun. Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice . He was born in the year 212 DR to the now non-existent kingdom of Athalantar. So prepare your forbidden books and steadily growing beards, magic fans, as we at Screen Rant ask Dumbledore Vs. Gandalf: Who's the Better Wizard? Check him out on twitter: @TheAmazingAri. Sidekick: The Chosen of Mystra, a.k.a. Wondering what it was about it that bothered him. the Legion of Mortal Godlings. However, Elminster's background is significantly different from that of Gandalf. Dungeons & Dragons has helped launch a number of fantasy writers including Ed Greenwood under the Forgotten Realms landscape. Izrador vs Gandalf? Antvasima (talk) 08:55, October 31, 2018 (UTC) Over 1,200 years old as of Fifth Edition, Elminster has experienced his share of victories and tragedies across more lifetimes than most beings could understand. And this picture alone is legitimate proof that Elminster is indeed Gandalf's Ultimate Imitator, something more people need to come to realize. We have got Gandalf the Grey and Gandalf the White for the Ainu Olórin both with and without Narya. Gandalf is an archangel, but that doesn't mean much. Joined Oct 1, 2010 Messages 1,611. By naming a particular being or kind of being as you cast the spell, you cause the gate to open in the immediate vicinity of the desired creature and pull the subject through, willing or unwilling. Elminster vs Rincewind (Score: 4, Insightful) by javajawa ( 126489 ) writes: on Tuesday December 21, 2004 @02:54PM ( #11151043 ) Homepage I think it is a tossup between Elminster … Sauron vs Thoth-amon? RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons Does Greek Mythology In Magic: The Gathering Theros Crossover. It was originally created by author and game designer Ed Greenwood as a setting for his own stories, but after he discovered D&D he adapted it to the game system. 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