I'd like to collect a list of characters who have (in some sense) "won" previous chapters of EFU. By "won" I don't mean that they were a great & successful character, but that they managed to achieve (in a DM sanctioned way) something close to the chapter's title "escaping" goal.
In chapter 1 this is fairly straight-forward as it was a goal to escape from the Underdark - we even kept statues in the starter area.
My list for that is as follows:
Jacob Geigne
Crumb
Mbizi
Forent Kharant
Lona Balaedor
Franco Demarco
Tristan Noyre
Earas Nightstar
Ferius Worn
Alecumberzeil te Esoterotept
Casimir Grand
Sigmund Bellows
There are definitely some missing names though, so let me know if you know what they would be. I'm also interested in a list of those characters who succeeded in escaping during the final dash to the surface at the end of the chapter, although that is somewhat less prestigious to my mind.
For chapter 2 I'm not quite sure what the qualifications would be. I don't think there were very many PCs that made it a point to escape from the Archipelago, but if there were feel free to list any names you might remember here.
For chapter 3 I would like a list of names of characters who succeeded in either:
1) Getting cured of the Withering (and being told so by a DM)
2) Escaping into the UD at the very end
3) Participated in the final Step of Sanq, the trip to Chult to awaken Dendar
I realize it will be impossible to get all the names listed, but if you happen to know of some feel free to list them!
PCs involved in the final step of Sanq:
- Avery Gladstone
- Drabo Twigfoot
- Kirabo Makena
- Krieger Ewigkeit
- Rodagh Orcson
- Vladimir Azerov
I am unsure of the name, or if it is on your list, but whoever it was that defeated my char in the final battle of the "Highlander" plot. I can't recall which DM ran it, what my char's or the other's name was, but I recall the winner getting a fat bag of gold and a trip to the surface to retire in luxury.
That was kroffz's char...I forget his name..
Chapter 2: Have to give it to Leged to be honest, in some way. Maybe also Saircrost?
Chapter 3: Survivors of H'bala who got withered free were: Baltaire Magnolian, Avery Gladstone the betrayer, Calcifer Ignis, Durain Atek, Sigfried Stromme.
I'd be hesitant to list any who survived the way down, a lot of people cheesed it...
CHAPTER 3:
Avery Gladstone, Archaeologist Extraordinaire (I resent the 'betrayer' title, Griff!), mortal of Sanq, has actually escaped TWICE.
First time: (https://www.efupw.com/forums/index.php?topic=63489)cured by Stewards of Withering - after his invaluable 'assistance' in killing H'bala.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/504241192599420928/511624789606137866/unknown.png)
Second time: (https://www.efupw.com/forums/index.php?topic=63686.msg63686#msg63686) when he was sucked into Dendar's Maw after awakening it in the Barrens of DOOM AND DESPAIR.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/504241192599420928/511625434233044992/unknown.png)
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Stargazers have escaped too - they were led into the Mists to join the mysterious Kepti in the Mists, being cured of Withering.
- Akreaya
- Siwili
- Qoha
- Ikemenufa
- Shelly Marigold (pretended to be a Stargazer?)
- and some others I think.
(https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/428308172067831826/511281175659151380/unknown.png)
In Chapter 2, does absconding (just before the fall of the Ziggurat) to live in aquatic harmony with the Diluvians count as winning? >__>
Account on the Stargazers and their escape into the Mist: https://www.efupw.com/forums/index.php?topic=37899.msg437457#msg437457
If anyone has ready access to a list of name of those who:
1) Freed H'bala, and were turned into the Agony of the Hunt
Or
2) Participated in the final ritual of the Transcendent Conclave, resurrecting Mystryl
QuoteIn Chapter 2, does absconding (just before the fall of the Ziggurat) to live in aquatic harmony with the Diluvians count as winning? >__>
If it was part of the final Diluvian plot, sure.
This is great for Agony information: https://www.efupw.com/forums/index.php?topic=36256.0
Also, couple guys that escaped undeath and took part in the resurrection of Mystryl, by the looks https://www.efupw.com/forums/index.php?topic=55105.0
Quote from: Howlando on December 01, 2018, 06:31:35 AM
QuoteIn Chapter 2, does absconding (just before the fall of the Ziggurat) to live in aquatic harmony with the Diluvians count as winning? >__>
If it was part of the final Diluvian plot, sure.
In that case: Sicily Comnene.
A list of Conclave characters who were last offline the day the Conclave blew up:
Gofro Hexney (7) Neutral Evil Halfing Cleric (7) hex-hazard Offline 2012-10-24 22:38:47
Vaszir Pharaxes (10) Lawful Evil Human Wizard (10) NetherGonnaGiveYouUp Offline 2012-10-24 13:21:18
Izrabal Khrym (11) Lawful Evil Human Fighter (11) NetherGonnaLetYouDown Offline 2012-10-24 13:21:22
Kirin Kuroya (9) Neutral Evil Human Rogue (3) - Fighter (4) - Assassin (2) Durins Crown Offline 2012-10-24 13:19:42
Baatar Zek (7) Chaotic Neutral Human Bard (6) - Fighter (1) Rallos Zek Offline 2012-10-24 13:36:51
Balthasar III Ehrenhas ( 8) Lawful Neutral Human Sorcerer ( 8) Dry as a bone Offline 2012-10-24 13:36:51
Hydarum Leyph (11) Neutral Evil Human Wizard (11) Red Swirl Offline 2012-10-24 13:22:07
Maleken Ten`gregnos (10) Neutral Evil Human Sorcerer (9) - Red Dragon Disciple (1) WyvernKing Offline 2012-10-24 13:23:28
Tancy Zephenia (7) Lawful Neutral Human Wizard (7) Skill Focus pwn Offline 2012-10-24 13:20:56
Alastar Constance ( 8) Lawful Evil Human Wizard ( 8) Orcgasm Offline 2012-10-04 15:08:52
Rodrick Banks (6) Neutral Evil Human Rogue (6) RagingPurpleGiant Offline 2012-10-24 13:36:51
Nuberius Bhallaruun ( 8) Chaotic Evil Human Bard (7) - Fighter (1) ItsSharantilTime Offline 2012-10-24 13:19:46
Milo Rumplinski (9) Neutral Evil Gnome Wizard (9) Jester Offline 2012-10-24 13:20:24
Zenmnos Carias (7) Lawful Evil Human Wizard (7) black babuun Offline 2012-10-24 13:23:10
Two characters from the same day but like 6 hours before everyone else, not sure about these:
Zeleus Perthim (6) Neutral Neutral Human Wizard (6) Courteous Magocracy Offline 2012-10-24 07:15:52
Vela Blade (7) Lawful Neutral Human Fighter (7) deadlykate Offline 2012-10-24 09:21:31
Vaszir Pharaxes and Izrabal Khrym actually escaped twice, having turned themselves into semi-aberrants and cured themselves of Withering maybe a week before they got blown up.
The Veneroida plot was wrapped up in Chapter 3 with I believe all of the PC-played characters choosing to follow it into the Underdark, Wither free. I don't know if a better end awaited them, but at least they got away from the Maiden.. Can't recall the names at the moment, but maybe SC has them?
Good memory Damien. Kroffz is on Howlando's list, the character's name was Tristan Noyre.
Through the grace of King Owain, recognizing her accomplishments as a scholar, Amirah Zaahara escaped undeath.
...or was it Amirah Zahaara...?
I'm sure you know her better than I do.
Amirah Zaahara was cured of the Withering.
Quote from: SkillFocuspwn on December 02, 2018, 01:49:57 PM
A list of Conclave characters who were last offline the day the Conclave blew up:
Gofro Hexney (7) Neutral Evil Halfing Cleric (7) hex-hazard Offline 2012-10-24 22:38:47
Vaszir Pharaxes (10) Lawful Evil Human Wizard (10) NetherGonnaGiveYouUp Offline 2012-10-24 13:21:18
Izrabal Khrym (11) Lawful Evil Human Fighter (11) NetherGonnaLetYouDown Offline 2012-10-24 13:21:22
Kirin Kuroya (9) Neutral Evil Human Rogue (3) - Fighter (4) - Assassin (2) Durins Crown Offline 2012-10-24 13:19:42
Baatar Zek (7) Chaotic Neutral Human Bard (6) - Fighter (1) Rallos Zek Offline 2012-10-24 13:36:51
Balthasar III Ehrenhas ( 8) Lawful Neutral Human Sorcerer ( 8) Dry as a bone Offline 2012-10-24 13:36:51
Hydarum Leyph (11) Neutral Evil Human Wizard (11) Red Swirl Offline 2012-10-24 13:22:07
Maleken Ten`gregnos (10) Neutral Evil Human Sorcerer (9) - Red Dragon Disciple (1) WyvernKing Offline 2012-10-24 13:23:28
Tancy Zephenia (7) Lawful Neutral Human Wizard (7) Skill Focus pwn Offline 2012-10-24 13:20:56
Alastar Constance ( 8) Lawful Evil Human Wizard ( 8) Orcgasm Offline 2012-10-04 15:08:52
Rodrick Banks (6) Neutral Evil Human Rogue (6) RagingPurpleGiant Offline 2012-10-24 13:36:51
Nuberius Bhallaruun ( 8) Chaotic Evil Human Bard (7) - Fighter (1) ItsSharantilTime Offline 2012-10-24 13:19:46
Milo Rumplinski (9) Neutral Evil Gnome Wizard (9) Jester Offline 2012-10-24 13:20:24
Zenmnos Carias (7) Lawful Evil Human Wizard (7) black babuun Offline 2012-10-24 13:23:10
Two characters from the same day but like 6 hours before everyone else, not sure about these:
Zeleus Perthim (6) Neutral Neutral Human Wizard (6) Courteous Magocracy Offline 2012-10-24 07:15:52
Vela Blade (7) Lawful Neutral Human Fighter (7) deadlykate Offline 2012-10-24 09:21:31
Reviewing a screenshot confirms the following, those not included above also in bold:
Alphonse Ja Von (can vouch for this one as my character extended a personal invitation to them...)
Baatar Zek
Balthasar Ehrenhas III
Hydarum Leyph
Izrabal Khrym
Kirin Kuroya
Maleken Ten'gregnos
Maribelle SimmonsRodrick Banks
Sudoc IzriseguiTancy Zephenia
Zeleus Perthim
Zenmnos Carias
Vaszir Pharaxes
Vela Blade
Your list is a little confusing, a complete single list of (as best we can determine) the participants in the ritual would be great.
Alright, seems like this is the list we have so far for the participants in the Transcendent Conclave's ritual resulting in the rebirth of Mystryl:
Alastar Constance
Alphonse Ja Von
Baatar Zek
Balthasar Ehrenhas III
Gofro Hexney
Hydarum Leyph
Izrabal Khrym
Kirin Kuroya
Maleken Ten'gregnos
Maribelle Simmons
Milo Rumplinski
Nuberius Bhallaruun
Rodrick Banks
Sudoc Izrisegui
Tancy Zephenia
Zeleus Perthim
Zenmnos Carias
Vaszir Pharaxes
Vela Blade
This was my screenshot, for reference:
(https://i.imgur.com/q4uvryV.jpg)
Thanks!
Trashy Neerix Valashar "escaped" the second chapter after an omminous sending before the end times
::( Dock Sending by Neerix Valashar : The rise of the Darkener is at hand. While the little prophet moves upon his foe in the dead forest, another comes from the depths. Terror, chaos, confusion, and more shall be at hand and death awaits many. Like pawns, the ignorant who do not give in to the Mist shall be played by both evils soon. )
Being a jaded person who doesn't like giving things away for free, if this relates to something meaningful can we not include pcs that "won" by simply existing? Kind of removes the prestige of those who actually achieved/survived major events. I mean you pretty much couldn't get permed on those conclave quests, pcs were just along for the ride....and Alphonso didn't even turn up until the end event, which was quite amusing given what happened.
I'd give it to Leypth, di and paha though. They deserved it. As much as I love vp, nuberius do nothing until level 9 then use thistlespikes supplies to pvp people is not what I call a winner.
Quote from: Damien on December 29, 2018, 09:04:41 AM
Being a jaded person who doesn't like giving things away for free, if this relates to something meaningful can we not include pcs that "won" by simply existing? Kind of removes the prestige of those who actually achieved/survived major events. I mean you pretty much couldn't get permed on those conclave quests, pcs were just along for the ride....and Alphonso didn't even turn up until the end event, which was quite amusing given what happened.
I'd give it to Leypth, di and paha though. They deserved it. As much as I love vp, nuberius do nothing until level 9 then use thistlespikes supplies to pvp people is not what I call a winner.
It's probably good that you prefaced the question by the notion of being jaded, and I won't necessarily argue against your overall point, but I will add that all these characters gave their life to bring about one of the biggest world changing events in the history of the EFU story, the rebirth of Mystryl (and incidentally the demise of both Elminster of Shadowdale and Mystra). I also believe the DMs were quite clear and courteous offering characters an out, that they did not have to participate in the end ritual, that it would have permanent consequences (this was subtle, but understood) so some recognition for commitment doesn't seem entirely undue. As for Alphonse, my character invited him because Razul had placed an imperative to invite any guests who wished to witness or contribute to the endeavour (he also had a lot of gold and artifacts which would become part of the sacrifice).
The narrative is important and perhaps you lacked the context behind Alphonse's presence resulting in such negative judgement. It should probably also be added that every character that ever joined the Transcendent Conclave also contributed their blood (through the blood bonding rituals etc) to this final ritual of Mystryl's rebirth - it wasn't just a matter of being present in the last few moments. Finally, this is not an argument, I am merely adding information and I don't know if 'this relates to something meaningful.' From my understanding ShadowCharlatan had already memorialised these characters in the form of statues somewhere in the ruins of the Transcendent Conclave anyway.
Not really interested in discussing the subject.
This isn't "giving away anything for free" but rather an attempt to have a very minor OOC memorial for those characters that (irrespective of their actual quality as PCs or IG accomplishments) arguably "won" the chapter in some way. It's a subjective issue but given the momentous nature of being directly involved the rebirth of a god and unshackling magic that allowed EFU to go in such crazy directions I have made a judgement call that having directly participated in the ritual will count for this very minor thing.
Fair enough. Please feel free to strike alastar Constance from the list though! Though I participated in every preceding step I quit the pc before the final one.
Danke!
The first post asked for people who by some sense "won" previous chapters. Would someone who achieved a possibly singularly unique goal in the current chapter still qualify?
Without spoiling what occurred, might Saevel Raedrimn and possibly those with him for their final moments as PCs qualify?
Seeker Euan Harding made it up The Way and to the Archipelago at the end of Chapter 1
Gery the Gate Guard won EfU.