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Slime Lord 01-01-06, 04:11 PM	Here (http://www.nobleknight.com/imagepage.asp?image=frfaiths.jpg&name=Faiths%20&%20Avatars) Who might that be on the old F&A Book? Edit: Apologizes - I keep forgetting it's "text" first then link.
WVgamer 01-01-06, 04:13 PM	your link isn't working.
Slime Lord 01-01-06, 04:22 PM	your link isn't working. LOL - I know what I did, I apologize WV.
WVgamer 01-01-06, 04:26 PM	LOL - I know what I did, I apologize WV. No need to apologize because I have no idea who that is :D .
Slime Lord 01-01-06, 04:32 PM	No need to apologize because I have no idea who that is :D . Haha, very well :)
GothicDan 01-01-06, 04:38 PM	If it wasn't feminine, I'd say Lathander..
Humanculus 01-01-06, 04:44 PM	If it wasn't feminine, I'd say Lathander.. i dont remember lathander having breasts
Slime Lord 01-01-06, 04:48 PM	i dont remember lathander having breasts Well, see, i don't know if those are breasts or just part of the art.
Humanculus 01-01-06, 05:15 PM	i have a feeling it is sune in fully battle garb
warlockco 01-01-06, 07:03 PM	Best person to ask would be the Artist: Alan Pollack.
Crust 01-01-06, 07:22 PM	I always thought it was Mystra. Also, who is that on the front of Faiths and Pantheons? Torm and Bane?
Humanculus 01-01-06, 07:52 PM	I always thought it was Mystra. My reasons for it being sune are the flowing red hair, the breasts (yeah that is a female so sure isnt lathander) when Sune goes to battle she wears heavy armors to protect herself so that she doesnt scar or leave welts etc...but that is my opinion
Slime Lord 01-01-06, 09:16 PM	My reasons for it being sune are the flowing red hair, the breasts (yeah that is a female so sure isnt lathander) when Sune goes to battle she wears heavy armors to protect herself so that she doesnt scar or leave welts etc...but that is my opinion See, i don't know though, it has a very elaborant headpiece which I could say is Matizca, or I can see that as Lathander (the armoring looks gold tinted). If that was a female (mainly Sune) why dress up like that and leave the breast bare? Unless of course your ELissatree, which obviously this isn't. Because, the only way (for me) to tell that may be a beast is because of the light cresent shapes in the center.
HVulpes 01-01-06, 09:34 PM	Perhaps it's like Alias' second armour. The one that left a space for the clevage which was protected by what seems to be a forcefield. Sexywear, but still protective.
Crust 01-01-06, 10:09 PM	It could just be a powerful cleric (or specialty priest, by 2E terms). I can't imagine Sune blasting anyone to bones.
Yokinobu 01-01-06, 11:28 PM	i dont remember lathander having breasts Yeah, that's why he said, "If it wasn't feminine..." Anyway, I had always just assumed that it was a cleric.
GothicDan 01-02-06, 01:42 AM	Thank you, Yoki. :)
BobROE 01-02-06, 12:37 PM	I think it's a priest of Amaunator, with the spell Sun Scepter cast (see F&A page 29)
GothicDan 01-02-06, 12:48 PM	The only thing is that Amaunator was dead by the time that book was published - long dead - and it wouldn't make much sense for the book that updated the deities from 1E to 2E to portray the priest of a dead deity. Possible, but I don't think probable. Maybe Eric Boyd would know?
Kuje31 01-02-06, 12:53 PM	I alrdy asked Ed, hoping it'll be a quick answer. :)
GothicDan 01-02-06, 12:54 PM	Woot! A mind-reader you are, Kuje!
LucyWanabe 01-02-06, 01:16 PM	Also, who is that on the front of Faiths and Pantheons? Torm and Bane? I always thought it was.
BobROE 01-02-06, 04:38 PM	The only thing is that Amaunator was dead by the time that book was published - long dead - and it wouldn't make much sense for the book that updated the deities from 1E to 2E to portray the priest of a dead deity. Possible, but I don't think probable. Maybe Eric Boyd would know? Oh I agree, but if you look at the pictures inside the headress somewhat fits and the glowing weapon does match the sun scepter spell.
GothicDan 01-02-06, 04:51 PM	Hm. Perhaps you're right. In any event, hopefully we'll here back from Ed eventually about it. :) Of course, it could always be a Cleric of Lathander then, considering how close the two religions are intertwined.
Araciel 01-02-06, 09:36 PM	but 'bane' isn't wearing a gauntlet...i think they are just pictures of divine figures
Kuje31 01-06-06, 09:07 PM	Well here's Eds answer. :) "January 7, 2006: Hi again, all. Ed tackles Kuje’s ‘quick question:’ “... who that is on the cover of Faiths & Avatars? I always assumed it was Lathander.... Or maybe it's Sune? I figured that it is a deity since the other 2 companion books have images of deities on the covers.” Ed speaks: The printout I received from Julia Martin at the time we were writing the book refers to the cover in passing, a cryptic note that can be expanded into proper English to say this: The bones flying around in the foreground are from an anonymous skeletal undead who’s just been blown asunder by a spell cast by the impressive figure standing backstage right - - who is not a deity at all, but a haughty high-ranking cleric (deity unspecified). So there you have it. Another little detail of Realmslore from the Master himself. love to all, THO"
GothicDan 01-06-06, 09:28 PM	Awesome. Thanks, Kuje. I vote for a Priestess of Lathander. :)
Thorne 01-14-06, 05:00 PM	Maybe Lathander is one of those kind. :gah:
Slime Lord 01-14-06, 05:13 PM	Maybe Lathander is one of those kind. :gah: Wow some how I missed Ed's replies but very spiffy... Edit: and what the hell do you mean by "those" kind? For your knowledge, I (and a couple others) on this thread/board are one of "those" kinds if your imply gay.
GothicDan 01-14-06, 06:02 PM	Or a Cross-Dresser?
Humanculus 01-15-06, 03:42 AM	so we know it isnt a diety now for sure... now who could it be :confused: with all the light and sun related spells it wouldprobably fall into one of these... Priestess of Lathander? (personally dont see them wearing that style of headress) Priestess of Amaunator? (headress fits but like was mentioned a dead god at the time of printing) Priestess of Sune? (in some peoples ideals she is an aspect of the sun gods) maybe Horus-Re? (not quite egyptian looking but close) or perhaps some unknown maztican witch (headress reminds me of something from that area) did i miss anyone?
Slime Lord 01-15-06, 09:02 AM	so we know it isnt a diety now for sure... now who could it be :confused: with all the light and sun related spells it wouldprobably fall into one of these... Priestess of Lathander? (personally dont see them wearing that style of headress) Priestess of Amaunator? (headress fits but like was mentioned a dead god at the time of printing) Priestess of Sune? (in some peoples ideals she is an aspect of the sun gods) maybe Horus-Re? (not quite egyptian looking but close) or perhaps some unknown maztican witch (headress reminds me of something from that area) did i miss anyone? See, I was considering it was a possible Maztician person because of how she is dresssed, where she is at, etc. Because it's either that, or something of Lathander/Amaunthor (Looks more Dawn'ish then Noon'ish)
Old Sparky 01-15-06, 09:58 AM	Ya know, there's probably a significant number of very minor localized demigods that either aren't technically part of a pantheon, aren't worth mentioning in a pantheon, or are part of a relatively speaking insignificant pantheon --and lots more dead & forgotten gods, for that matter-- that just aren't worth mentioning in print. It could be some forgotten god long ago deceased.
Slime Lord 01-15-06, 10:54 AM	Ya know, there's probably a significant number of very minor localized demigods that either aren't technically part of a pantheon, aren't worth mentioning in a pantheon, or are part of a relatively speaking insignificant pantheon --and lots more dead & forgotten gods, for that matter-- that just aren't worth mentioning in print. It could be some forgotten god long ago deceased. But it isn't a god of any sort, Ed sadith him self ;) lol.
Old Sparky 01-15-06, 11:03 AM	Bah... what does Ed know? Only the artist knows for sure.
GothicDan 01-15-06, 12:27 PM	Well, he DID have to approve all of the Realms products made during his run, and with him being as wonderfully erudite and detailed as he is... :)
Kuje31 01-15-06, 01:00 PM	Bah... what does Ed know? Only the artist knows for sure. This is false, because the game designers also know a lot about the covers of thier products. I.E. TSR specifically asked Larry Elmore to not use barbarians on the covers of the North, but he did anyhow except that the barbarian was about to be eaten.
Slime Lord 01-15-06, 01:09 PM	This is false, because the game designers also know a lot about the covers of thier products. I.E. TSR specifically asked Larry Elmore to not use barbarians on the covers of the North, but he did anyhow except that the barbarian was about to be eaten. Aww darnet Kuje, you posted before I could post my "Aww you so did not say that about Ed! Kuje going to hit you with his 'Kuje Slapping Stick of Doom'" post :(
Old Sparky 01-15-06, 02:49 PM	This is false, because the game designers also know a lot about the covers of thier products. I.E. TSR specifically asked Larry Elmore to not use barbarians on the covers of the North, but he did anyhow except that the barbarian was about to be eaten. Bah, again, Kuje... this proves naught! :plotting:
warlockco 01-15-06, 03:40 PM	Bah, again, Kuje... this proves naught! :plotting: <Looks for Cover> Incoming!!!!
Kuje31 01-15-06, 04:21 PM	<Looks for Cover> Incoming!!!! Nah, Wasn't going to answer that. If he wants to be another ignorant poster, then it's his choice.
Slime Lord 01-15-06, 04:35 PM	Nah, Wasn't going to answer that. If he wants to be another ignorant poster, then it's his choice. Aww, but Kuje, I was wanting you to use your Kuje Bashing Stick of Don't Talk Back to Me :(
Old Sparky 01-15-06, 04:46 PM	I was being sarcastic on that last "Bah" anyhow. Really, I was just presenting an option of "use your imagination" to determine who the pic could represent.
warlockco 01-15-06, 08:47 PM	:rofl:
Thorne 01-15-06, 09:32 PM	Edit: and what the hell do you mean by "those" kind? For your knowledge, I (and a couple others) on this thread/board are one of "those" kinds if your imply gay. Actually I implyed those gay individuals that has chosen to surgically alter their bodies. I know they should have these rights & wouldn't bar them from it, but to me it still ranks high on my 'Ick' scale. I'm sorry if I insulted you or any other here.
Slime Lord 01-15-06, 09:40 PM	Actually I implyed those gay individuals that has chosen to surgically alter their bodies. I know they should have these rights & wouldn't bar them from it, but to me it still ranks high on my 'Ick' scale. I'm sorry if I insulted you or any other here. Naw, didn't insult me. I should have put 'Nine Hells' like i intented and you'd of known I was being sarcastic my self. Me and Daniel where close though, give it that much. Like normal how ever, can never find much of a middle ground :bigeyes: Wouldn't it be awseome to find a transexual wizard of Bane in the Realms? *sigh*
warlockco 01-16-06, 01:43 AM	Actually I implyed those gay individuals that has chosen to surgically alter their bodies. I know they should have these rights & wouldn't bar them from it, but to me it still ranks high on my 'Ick' scale. I'm sorry if I insulted you or any other here. One of the Bond Girls used to be a boy. Even did a spread in Playboy, you wouldn't be able to tell from a real girl. At least as far as I can recall... was a very long time ago. But then again, this particular person was slight of build to begin with. Can't remember their name though. If I recall correctly it was one of the girls from Octopussy, but not the main girl.
Thorne 01-16-06, 02:14 AM	One of the Bond Girls used to be a boy. Even did a spread in Playboy, you wouldn't be able to tell from a real girl. At least as far as I can recall... was a very long time ago. But then again, this particular person was slight of build to begin with. Can't remember their name though. If I recall correctly it was one of the girls from Octopussy, but not the main girl. Back in my little blue room. :twitch:
warlockco 01-16-06, 02:47 AM	Back in my little blue room. :twitch: :rofl:
Cryto 02-08-06, 02:03 PM	I think that is Priestess of Sune, if you see the picture of one later in the book you'll see there are some same details....hair under the helm..so on...
Taber 02-08-06, 02:18 PM	How did you guys get pictures?