16 0 obj << /Linearized 1 /O 19 /H [ 1322 248 ] /L 37937 /E 14702 /N 4 /T 37499 >> endobj xref 16 35 0000000016 00000 n Qilu was known to work with Laeral's Harpers, but at times their directives could come into conflict. [17] These wards also generated a variety of effects, blocking people in gaseous form, passing through the ethereal plane, and even teleportation, going so far as to harm those who attempted as much. One bonus spell of each spell level, which is a single spell that cannot change, and can be used as a spell-like ability. Upon his return home he is mocked and shamed by his people who are saddened by the loss of their queen. [47][48], Under the alias of the Witch-King reborn, Sammaster then raised an army of orcs and giants in Vaasa. [10], Though born to a human couple, Qilu was full-blooded drow, due to the bizarre events surrounding her birth. Side notes: The FR Campaign Setting is a pretty awesome book, and worth finding for Realms fans. 3.5 She supported her, seeing her good intentions, but mostly, because Liriel showed clear signs of Eilistraee's favor, who would not favor an evil drow. [citationneeded], Mystra's Chosen are also immune to the deleterious effects from the casting and wearing of a mantle: they suffer no loss of health or the removal of spells from their minds upon the raising of a mantle or the cumulative daily requirement of the spell. In many occasions, she humbled all those who underestimated her and the drow of the Promenade (trying to to raid it and get rid of the dark elves in it), teaching them a lesson that they would hardly forget.[10]. [10] Even if Eilistraee's clergy didn't have a hierarchy, most priestesses (within the Promenade and outside it), recognized Qilu as a guiding figure.[11]. They also become more familiar with magic; able to detect its presence. In 3rd edition they used to get a massive boost to constitution (+10), immunity to poison and disease, immunity to one specific spell from level 1-9 for each spell level, ability to cast one specific spell per spell level 1-9, silver fire which basically lets you convert spell slots to divine fire blasts or healing. Mage Defense: The Chosen has advantage on saving throws against magical effects (magical effects is left to the DM's decision). I guess I like the idea of an inverted hero's journey. Instead of Xena the warrior princess, we get Joxer the hopeless. I wonder if this silent casting will ever get to wizards on 5e. Maybe they only seem gone to me because lately, everyone wants to play Joe, the son of Kevin, the butcher who ran away from home because he had some gambling debts. Why did the Soviets not shoot down US spy satellites during the Cold War? Qilu sometimes purposefully showed herself in this way to lure drow of other faiths or any individual that she wished to talk to. Qilu planned to kill the balor Wendonai (whom Lolth had originally used to corrupt the drow into following her), whose essence was held inside the Crescent Blade, by taking it into her and destroying it with Mystra's silver fire. Sammaster was known for founding the Cult of the Dragon and discovering the process which turns a dragon into a dracolich. Many people in Skullport have been surprised, sometimes even enthralled, by the sight of a nude drow lady dancing alone in a far cavern, with only the bio-luminescence of underground mushrooms to illuminate her. In the end, if you want something that over powered in your game, you have to work out how to make it work. I have an idea for a character whose lifea goal is literally "I wanna be remember as the coolest hero ever and I want a star constellation in the stars named after me". He basically thinks he is a monster and wants to get rid of his magic before he hurts anyone else. Nonetheless, Qilu was concerned by the happenings in Waterdeep. The blast scepter was an artifact capable of absorbing heat and electricity, and of reflecting the blast force of all explosions away from the bearer. She is believed to be the embodiment of the . There isnt a template in 5e as WOtC has worked fairly hard to eliminate the chosen this edition. [5], Prior to the age of 40 (prior to 840 DR), Sammaster had discovered, rediscovered, or improved a number of spells, including lower resistance and squaring the circle, and had advanced knowledge of metamagic. They are meant to be NPCs just as they essentially were in the FR novels. [2][44], 336 years later in 1282 DR, a lich calling itself Sammaster was found in the Desertsmouth Mountains. He survives a series of traps in which all his childrenare killed. Templates intended for PCs normally have one, even if it specifies +0 (like the Aquatic or Arctic templates). 0000004005 00000 n Keep adventuring because they've become part of a plot of earthshaking importance so now they need to help stop the evil plot of Count Dastardly from unleashing a horde of zombie ferrets on the kingdom. Mystra Membership Members 7 The Seven Sisters were seven immortal women, all Chosen of Mystra and daughters of the goddess Mystra. [14] Finally, he knew at least one spell that teleported him a short distance. Class I guess it's not bad. He still doesn't know where all that magic power came from, or that he is decended from Mystras bloodline. Stack Exchange network consists of 181 Q&A communities including Stack Overflow, the largest, most trusted online community for developers to learn, share their knowledge, and build their careers. 0000006996 00000 n Being a Chosen of Mystra would give you the ability to trash a DMZ about once an hour. The survivors confirmed that this creature was in fact Sammaster. Sammaster was an immensely powerful human mage and a former Chosen of Mystra. During this time he made numerous advancements in metamagic through detailed research. Guild summary for the Alliance guild 'Chosen of Mystra' on The Scryers - US The creature began forming an army from humanoids, undead, and dragons. Silver fire (and the related Spellfire) would have to be a homebrew creation something like Plaguescarred showed. Mystra ( pronounced: / m s t r / MISS-trah listen) was a greater goddess of the Faernian pantheon and the second incarnation of the goddess of magic after her predecessor Mystryl sacrificed herself to protect the Weave from Karsus's Folly. Mnethos recorded him, around 817 DR, as tall and thin to the point of being gaunt, with a nervous, excitable disposition, and a pale complexion. The relationship lasted for a few years, but it came to an end, Alustriel particularly disturbed by Sammaster's interest in necromancy, and Sammaster's emotional and mental well-being were permanently damaged. Iliryztara's unborn daughter had perished during the journey, and that would have eventually led to the mother's death. So a player becoming one should expect a visit from Lady of Mysteries from time to time with a task. It is published in the campaign setting book. The whole Spellstorm novel happened because Mystra ordered Elminster to do something. Class Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. Now no longer king and merely a warrior again, he lives on the outskirts of a peasant's, taking odd jobs where he can. Drow[4] And Lorcan's monstrous sisters have I would play it with the character (and the player) not knowing they are Chosen, but occassionally noticing strange powers. Algashon had prior knowledge of this ambush, and instead of letting Sammaster know, he made plans to be far from the scene. [17] He could also create glyphs for use as traps. When they demanded protection money for Zhent caravans, they made enemies of Zhentil Keep, and the dracolich Shargrailar began to raid Zhent caravans between Shadow Gap and the River Tesh. Forgotten Realms Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. So, although silver fire grants the chosen immense power, one has to be careful about how and when to use it. I would like to add that being a Chosen of Mystra is not only getting a boon to one's power. Then there is the Weavemastery - several Chosen of Mystra are able to work the raw Weave in order to achieve desired effects as opposed to casting regular spells. As all priestesses of Eilistraee, Qilu could manifest her Moonfire. Overall I was pleasantly surprised to see a mostly faithful interpretation of the character and one which left her power and setting role largely intact. Others are clearly in reference to what remains of the powers Mystra invested in all her Chosen. [10], When not dancing to the goddess, Qilu wore a robe that flickered with a shifting, silvery glow. For the sourcebook, see. The Chosen Of Mystra The Seven Sisters Alustriel Silverhand Human (Chosen of Mystra) Wizard / Sorcerer / Archmage Alustriel Silverhand, the longtime High Lady of Silverymoon and ruler of the Silver Marches is both a powerful mage and one of the Seven Sisters. Dates Like most clerics, she possessed a medallion, symbol of Eilistraee, that she could use for clerical spells [14] Powers Mystra gifted Qilu the power to disrupt any magical item within 90 feet of her body. The robe was linked to Qilu's life-force, and it instantly lost all its powers when not touching her. Not really sure what you are on about there because none of that is true. Alustriel is currently doing something unknown (NDA) and not ruling Silverymoon also because of the goddess' orders. This way you can add spells, effects etc all at the same time, and it only takes one minor edit of a character sheet. Powers and Abilities: Superhuman strength, speed, durability, and endurance, enhanced senses (can sense magic and perceive his surroundings without relying on sight, can also give himself the ability to see in the dark, ghosts, and other planes), immortality (type 1 and type 6; can transfer his soul to his clone bodies), regeneration (low-mid . They do not need to sleep, but must still rest to memorize spells. [28] In fact, Qilu's soul found refuge in the Weave, within the same extradimensional hideout as her singing sword Iluemeirarra, and she survived as a Weaveghost,[7][13][29][30][note 1] like all the Seven Sisters did after the death of their bodies. I know he has a low DEX, but he relies more on armour anyway, and hopefully, Mystra will gift him a magic item to improve his DEX at level 5. Except in this case the magic item is a boon that has no form and cannot be taken or dispelled except by the Deity in question. If you are author or own the copyright of this book, please report to us by using this DMCA report form. Qilu Veladorn was the high priestess of the Promenade of the Dark Maiden, a temple to Eilistraee that she founded near Skullport, in the Undermountain, an underground dungeon that laid below the city of Waterdeep. Is it a fictional PC only or is it described somewhere? He is believed to have had many relationships and possibly borne children, but there is no record of who these individuals are. He might have been born in Sembia, the Dalelands, or the North. 0000009310 00000 n Gone are the rolling hills and ancient forests of the druids, the forges of the dwarves, the wonderous creations of the gnomes and the temples of lichkings who rule over humanitywith an iron fist and fight amongst themselves. @JonathanHobbs The Chosen of Mystra template was never intended for PCs, and is wildly overpowered for them. [29][31] Although both archmages worked together and Sammaster learnt from Elminster, the two did not get along well, as their personalities grated on each other, and Elminster repeatedly pointed out that Mystra's true love was Azuth, not Sammaster. If so: where? 0000001322 00000 n Cleric 16 Divine disciple 3 The bit about Gale consuming magic items is a lore homage to the truly miserable Sage of Shadowdale trilogy (Elminster Must Die, Bury Elminster Deep and Elminster Enraged) where Elminster, the Simbul, and Storm Silverhand are living their worst possible lives in the aftermath of the Spellplague and Mystra's death, where they need to consume old magic items to restore/sustain their sanity. [27], Sammaster traveled a lot during this period following his apprenticeship, and his own eccentricities led to chaotic behaviour. %PDF-1.2 % [19], He could create traps that caused tumors to grow inside people, which resonated with external energies to afflict even the most warded person, in a manner akin to the necrotic cyst spell. 3.5 Edition Statistics[2] "Cannon" is what you're going to be shot with if you keep getting the word wrong. Alignment [13], Whenever Qilu was outside the temple, she wore a single bracer on her right forearm that was a sheath for a magical, silver-plated dagger and that also had the power of storing six spells of any level. Sammaster began to believe that all of his problems had began when he accepted his role as Chosen of Mystra. She tends to the Weave constantly, making possible all the miracles and mysteries wrought by magic and users of magic. You have a point, it is only experience that I'm talking about, so when I say everyone, I'm referring to everyone in my experience. Does anything prevent a paladin from taking levels in a prestige class? In 5th edition the only example we have is Laeral Silverhand in Waterdeep: Dragon Heist. Dungeons and Dragons, or D&D, is the worlds foremost Table Top Role Playing Game, and one of the longest lived. [5] When he asked for the reason that Mystra had chosen him, she replied that she had foreseen that one of her Chosen would be killed in battle, and he would be the replacement. When pleased by the work of the adventurers in her service, she gave them magical means of communicating with her, which could be used to call upon her help when they got in troubles. This research lasted several years and resulted in the creation of several original necromantic enchantments. Sammaster was known for founding the Cult of the Dragon and discovering the process which turns a dragon into a dracolich. of sorts for the chosen of Mystra that set a base mode but then chosen got additional powers as Mystra decided. [18] Those who penetrated the concentric spheres were subject to ever greater torments and damage. [34], Sammaster was rendered unconscious from the exertion, but a Harper was present at this event, and carried him away to safety, giving him a place to camp, as well as food and water. Eilistraee accepted Mystra's offer, and the Dark Sister came to lifeand so did the friendship between the Dark Maiden and the Lady of Mysteries. [1] Contents Sisters History Appearances Novels References Sisters It is a template. She is a chosen of Mystra and the Silver Flame is stated out. He began to refer to Mystra as the "Mother of All Magic". This might be similar to the Sentry's Rest feature of Warforged? Chosen of Mystra gain many benefits from her blessing, but there are a few notable powers that they gain. [31], A memorial stone dedicated to Qilu could be found in the Dancing Dell, within Ardeep Forest.[36]. From his research he quickly became convinced that 'dead dragons' would one day rule over Toril. Mystra was only concerned with his furthering of the theories of magic, and did not prevent him from deeds perceived as evil. He left this encounter feeling as though he and Mystra were in love. The Dark Sister The queen manages to trick the dragon, escapes and returns home to lead a successful coup against her husband. A battle broke out and Sammaster was forced to fight an avatar of Lathander. [13] Finally, he was adept enough at magic to alter even an ancient elven mythal. Joe the butchers son gives a loud whoop whoop, and the loli blood hunter demands to know if there are wolves, and everyone stares at you before Barry pokes you with a snotty fingernail. Within the year, despite his immense power, Sammaster was destroyed along with his phylactery, and the Rage came to an end.[48]. This power would sleep within the bodies of those mortals, allowing . She is the Mistress of Magic and Mother of Mysteries who guides the Weave of magic that envelopes the world. Humble beginnings give you room to grow into something more. 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