Info on Tearing of the Weave/Scouring of the Land? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Info on Tearing of the Weave/Scouring of the Land? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Brenigin
12-06-06, 03:19 AM Since the other thread has turned into a debate about CR and EL...

Please use this thread to pull together anything we know about the series of FR megaadventures slated for 2007.

Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave is the first-ever Forgotten Realms hardcover super-adventure! Designed to take characters from 4th to 8th level, the adventure pits the heroes against the evil agents of Shar and Cyric as they plot to corrupt the worship of Mystra, goddess of magic. The adventure begins in Cormyr, but the characters must also travel to the Plane of Shadow to thwart the villains’ machinations.

This adventure can be run as a stand-alone adventure or as part one of an epic three-part series of hardcover adventures set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting.

Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land

Elminster’s tower lies in ruins, and the town of Shadowdale has been conquered by evil Sharrans and the nefarious forces of Zhentil Keep. To drive the villains out of Shadowdale, the heroes must organize and lead a desperate revolt of Dalesfolk against their conquerors, as well as thwart the sinister designs of Shar’s servants and the Zhent garrison.

Shadowdale: The Weave Unwinding is the second part of a three-part series of 160-page hardcover super-adventures set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, although it can be easily played as a stand-alone adventure. In addition to encounters, this book contains detailed source material on the town of Shadowdale and environs.

Other info (correct me if I'm wrong):

Eric Boyd has said over at Candlekeep that the "when" of the adventure is flexible - i.e. it can take place at various points of the FR timeline.

Paul Kemp said there were connections to his Shadow War trilogy.

Now they're in the catalogue, would anyone from WotC be incline to let us know a little more?

Thanks!
The Heretic
12-06-06, 04:30 PM :D Right... now that we've covered everything, lets get back to CR and EL :D
Lord Karsus
12-07-06, 12:28 AM -When the discussion in another thread digresses, you aren't supposed to open up a new thread on the same exact topic. Just try to steer everyone back to the original question/idea/statement.
Brenigin
12-07-06, 03:17 AM Granted, but I'd rather have a thread for any actual info we have, rather than a thread full of b*tching and moaning about material we haven't seen.

I'm really interested in the adventures. In our current campaign, I ran the PCs through a modified Speaker in Dreams set in Tilverton. The other night, they found out that the town they saved is now a black crater.

When Cormyr: Tearing of the Weave arrives, we'll be starting another campaign with new PCs, but the players will have a keen interest in the whole When Shades Attack! plot. Likewise, I'm getting their current PCs familiar with the Dales and the Dalesfolk, so that they care more about what happens in Scouring of the Land...looking forward to it.
GothicDan
12-07-06, 03:21 AM So, what exactly do you want to discuss about an adventure that isn't out yet, and we have no more information on?
Ramenth
12-07-06, 03:50 AM Speculation as to what might happen and why?

Edit: To get the ball rolling...

I spectulate that the Weave will be torn by a 3rd level apprentice in Deepingdale with a candlestick.
GothicDan
12-07-06, 02:13 PM No!

A farmer with a pitchfork.
Lord Karsus
12-07-06, 06:03 PM No!

A farmer with a pitchfork.

-You know, in that Forgotten Realms movie that everyone always talks about, I play Cormyrian Farmer with Pitchfork, #3.

:bravo:
GothicDan
12-07-06, 06:06 PM It figures that you'd be the one to tear the Weave.

AGAIN!
Lord Karsus
12-07-06, 06:07 PM It figures that you'd be the one to tear the Weave.

AGAIN!

;)
MerrikCale
12-07-06, 07:37 PM but I'd rather have a thread for any actual info we have, rather than a thread full of b*tching and moaning about material we haven't seen.

You're new to these boards, ain't cha?
Gellion
12-07-06, 09:38 PM I tear the weave with a pen.:)
starsheep
12-07-06, 11:27 PM Don't worry, I've got some Nchaser's Dimensional Duct Tape handy, we'll patch that sucker right back up.

Shortest adventure ever.
Brenigin
12-09-06, 12:20 AM You're new to these boards, ain't cha?

No, I joined 5 years to the month before you. ;) I've just got less time on my hands than some.

I started a new thread because I hoped somebody may have some new info on these adventures, in particular the first one.

If no one has, no big deal, let it die.
Dark Wizard
12-09-06, 12:33 AM Still a bit early probably.
Shemeska the Marauder
12-09-06, 01:24 AM I speculate that when it happens, I'll be munching on popcorn* in Gehenna or Khin-Oin, clapping with glee and giggling about various deities and their followers dying. That tends to be a frequent weekend thing with me.

*and by popcorn I mean larvae
BrianCritchley
12-10-06, 12:13 AM is the first-ever Forgotten Realms hardcover super-adventure!

so what was city of the sp;ider queen?
Brenigin
12-10-06, 01:48 AM so what was city of the sp;ider queen?

Soft cover.
Ramenth
12-10-06, 02:07 AM That was a non-super adventure. Maybe a mega adventure, or a Hyper Adventure. Or a Moderatly Powerful, but not "Grow your Hair Five feet and turn it blond" adventure.
BrianCritchley
12-10-06, 03:55 PM That was a non-super adventure. Maybe a mega adventure, or a Hyper Adventure. Or a Moderatly Powerful, but not "Grow your Hair Five feet and turn it blond" adventure.

I'm not sure if a 4-8 game qualifies for super adventure in that bit too.
Gellion
12-10-06, 07:09 PM That was a non-super adventure. Maybe a mega adventure, or a Hyper Adventure. Or a Moderatly Powerful, but not "Grow your Hair Five feet and turn it blond" adventure.

Super Saiyan?:)
entropysoda
02-11-07, 10:51 AM I'm starting a Cormyrian game with Cormyr: Tearing of the Weave, and my players want some info on what type of game it is(city based?, dungeon? etc.); I am having trouble answering due to no info on the module...can anyone help?
Red_Wizard
02-11-07, 01:15 PM I'm not sure if a 4-8 game qualifies for super adventure in that bit too.

It's referring to all three parts: Cormyr, Shadowdale, and Anauroch
entropysoda
02-12-07, 12:35 PM Hey wizards, can we get some general info posted for Cormyr:Tearing of the Weave...like starting setting (which city in Cormyr?) and if it is wilderness or city or dungeon based, or some combination?
Red_Wizard
02-12-07, 02:23 PM Hey wizards, can we get some general info posted for Cormyr:Tearing of the Weave...like starting setting (which city in Cormyr?) and if it is wilderness or city or dungeon based, or some combination?

Doubtful they will give anything away until it's release next month.
entropysoda
02-13-07, 12:49 AM I did find out it takes place (not sure if it's where it starts or not) in the "Vast Swamp" in Cormyr...

"Cormyr has an appendix discussing the region around the Vast Swamp, where the adventure takes place." - from the 'The one and only "Ask the Realms authors/designers thread" 3'

Oh, also they said it was on the hard side for 4th lvl chars.; they said 5th lvl would be fine as well. 3rd would not survive...
bitter thorn
02-13-07, 10:00 AM I'm not sure if a 4-8 game qualifies for super adventure in that bit too.

It's referring to all three parts: Cormyr, Shadowdale, and Anauroch

Are you sure? I thought the first adventure took the PCs from 4th to ~8th. I don't see an 8th level party surviving a serious encounter with the shadowvar.
Red_Wizard
02-13-07, 10:20 AM Cormyr = 4th - 8th
Shadowdale = 8th -13th
Anauroch = 13th - possibly Epic.

What I was saying to Brian was it was considered a Super Adventure, when all three of it's parts were combined :)
bitter thorn
02-13-07, 11:45 AM Cormyr = 4th - 8th
Shadowdale = 8th -13th
Anauroch = 13th - possibly Epic.

What I was saying to Brian was it was considered a Super Adventure, when all three of it's parts were combined :)

OK. I follow now. I was wondering about Shadowdale and Anauroch also because the product promos don't seem to mention the levels.
Questing GM
02-13-07, 11:50 AM Does these adventures have anything to do with the Return of the Archwizards Trilogy ?
MarkusTay63
02-13-07, 02:59 PM Since the last one has Anauroch getting 'sundered', we have to assume the Shades will at least be a little upset. ;)
rolig
02-14-07, 05:37 PM -You know, in that Forgotten Realms movie that everyone always talks about, I play Cormyrian Farmer with Pitchfork, #3.

:bravo:

Actually you said you where gonna play Farmer with Pitchfork, #2:P

Im to new to the board:) but im used to this kinda (spam...)
Been playing Forgotten realms for years now:D
MerrikCale
02-14-07, 09:33 PM Since the last one has Anauroch getting 'sundered', we have to assume the Shades will at least be a little upset. ;)

lets hope more than that
Renvale999
02-15-07, 01:30 PM Cormyr = 4th - 8th
Shadowdale = 8th -13th
Anauroch = 13th - possibly Epic.

What I was saying to Brian was it was considered a Super Adventure, when all three of it's parts were combined :)

It will never go epic, I don't think wizards has the stomach to go Epic, but that's just me...when have you ever seen an adventure published by them other than the one in the back of the ELH be for epic characters? No, it will be like City of the Spider Queen, it will take characters to 18th and beyond, but they adventure WILL NOT be designed to go Epic. Yeah, WOTC, I'm calling your bluff.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a SUPER CAMPAIGN/ADVENTURE...one that will take the PC's from 1st to 40th or something like that, but again, WOTC doesn't have stomach to take on a challenge like that, hence the "Super Adventure" that only takes PC's from 4th to 19-20th.

Just my two cents.
BrennonGoldeye
02-16-07, 10:27 AM Ahh, pining for the days of Bloodstone Pass.:whatsthis

Just a side note, does anybody remember the front of the D&D Immortals Box. Sweet picture that.:)
MarkusTay63
02-17-07, 07:41 PM No, I don't really recall it. I lost a bunch of stuff from back then in two seperate incidents, and thirty years later am still mourning their loss. :weep:
BrennonGoldeye
02-17-07, 10:36 PM Hear ya, lost 3000$ worth of magic cards and 90% of my 1st edition in a car fire. Arghhhhhh:headexplo
msatran
02-17-07, 11:33 PM Brennon, I'm sorry. What do you need replaced from 1ed and I'll try to get you anything I can. Mail me a private message and I'll see what I can do.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Brenigin 12-06-06, 03:19 AM	Since the other thread has turned into a debate about CR and EL... Please use this thread to pull together anything we know about the series of FR megaadventures slated for 2007. Cormyr: The Tearing of the Weave is the first-ever Forgotten Realms hardcover super-adventure! Designed to take characters from 4th to 8th level, the adventure pits the heroes against the evil agents of Shar and Cyric as they plot to corrupt the worship of Mystra, goddess of magic. The adventure begins in Cormyr, but the characters must also travel to the Plane of Shadow to thwart the villains’ machinations. This adventure can be run as a stand-alone adventure or as part one of an epic three-part series of hardcover adventures set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. Shadowdale: The Scouring of the Land Elminster’s tower lies in ruins, and the town of Shadowdale has been conquered by evil Sharrans and the nefarious forces of Zhentil Keep. To drive the villains out of Shadowdale, the heroes must organize and lead a desperate revolt of Dalesfolk against their conquerors, as well as thwart the sinister designs of Shar’s servants and the Zhent garrison. Shadowdale: The Weave Unwinding is the second part of a three-part series of 160-page hardcover super-adventures set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting, although it can be easily played as a stand-alone adventure. In addition to encounters, this book contains detailed source material on the town of Shadowdale and environs. Other info (correct me if I'm wrong): Eric Boyd has said over at Candlekeep that the "when" of the adventure is flexible - i.e. it can take place at various points of the FR timeline. Paul Kemp said there were connections to his Shadow War trilogy. Now they're in the catalogue, would anyone from WotC be incline to let us know a little more? Thanks!
The Heretic 12-06-06, 04:30 PM	:D Right... now that we've covered everything, lets get back to CR and EL :D
Lord Karsus 12-07-06, 12:28 AM	-When the discussion in another thread digresses, you aren't supposed to open up a new thread on the same exact topic. Just try to steer everyone back to the original question/idea/statement.
Brenigin 12-07-06, 03:17 AM	Granted, but I'd rather have a thread for any actual info we have, rather than a thread full of b*tching and moaning about material we haven't seen. I'm really interested in the adventures. In our current campaign, I ran the PCs through a modified Speaker in Dreams set in Tilverton. The other night, they found out that the town they saved is now a black crater. When Cormyr: Tearing of the Weave arrives, we'll be starting another campaign with new PCs, but the players will have a keen interest in the whole When Shades Attack! plot. Likewise, I'm getting their current PCs familiar with the Dales and the Dalesfolk, so that they care more about what happens in Scouring of the Land...looking forward to it.
GothicDan 12-07-06, 03:21 AM	So, what exactly do you want to discuss about an adventure that isn't out yet, and we have no more information on?
Ramenth 12-07-06, 03:50 AM	Speculation as to what might happen and why? Edit: To get the ball rolling... I spectulate that the Weave will be torn by a 3rd level apprentice in Deepingdale with a candlestick.
GothicDan 12-07-06, 02:13 PM	No! A farmer with a pitchfork.
Lord Karsus 12-07-06, 06:03 PM	No! A farmer with a pitchfork. -You know, in that Forgotten Realms movie that everyone always talks about, I play Cormyrian Farmer with Pitchfork, #3. :bravo:
GothicDan 12-07-06, 06:06 PM	It figures that you'd be the one to tear the Weave. AGAIN!
Lord Karsus 12-07-06, 06:07 PM	It figures that you'd be the one to tear the Weave. AGAIN! ;)
MerrikCale 12-07-06, 07:37 PM	but I'd rather have a thread for any actual info we have, rather than a thread full of b*tching and moaning about material we haven't seen. You're new to these boards, ain't cha?
Gellion 12-07-06, 09:38 PM	I tear the weave with a pen.:)
starsheep 12-07-06, 11:27 PM	Don't worry, I've got some Nchaser's Dimensional Duct Tape handy, we'll patch that sucker right back up. Shortest adventure ever.
Brenigin 12-09-06, 12:20 AM	You're new to these boards, ain't cha? No, I joined 5 years to the month before you. ;) I've just got less time on my hands than some. I started a new thread because I hoped somebody may have some new info on these adventures, in particular the first one. If no one has, no big deal, let it die.
Dark Wizard 12-09-06, 12:33 AM	Still a bit early probably.
Shemeska the Marauder 12-09-06, 01:24 AM	I speculate that when it happens, I'll be munching on popcorn* in Gehenna or Khin-Oin, clapping with glee and giggling about various deities and their followers dying. That tends to be a frequent weekend thing with me. *and by popcorn I mean larvae
BrianCritchley 12-10-06, 12:13 AM	is the first-ever Forgotten Realms hardcover super-adventure! so what was city of the sp;ider queen?
Brenigin 12-10-06, 01:48 AM	so what was city of the sp;ider queen? Soft cover.
Ramenth 12-10-06, 02:07 AM	That was a non-super adventure. Maybe a mega adventure, or a Hyper Adventure. Or a Moderatly Powerful, but not "Grow your Hair Five feet and turn it blond" adventure.
BrianCritchley 12-10-06, 03:55 PM	That was a non-super adventure. Maybe a mega adventure, or a Hyper Adventure. Or a Moderatly Powerful, but not "Grow your Hair Five feet and turn it blond" adventure. I'm not sure if a 4-8 game qualifies for super adventure in that bit too.
Gellion 12-10-06, 07:09 PM	That was a non-super adventure. Maybe a mega adventure, or a Hyper Adventure. Or a Moderatly Powerful, but not "Grow your Hair Five feet and turn it blond" adventure. Super Saiyan?:)
entropysoda 02-11-07, 10:51 AM	I'm starting a Cormyrian game with Cormyr: Tearing of the Weave, and my players want some info on what type of game it is(city based?, dungeon? etc.); I am having trouble answering due to no info on the module...can anyone help?
Red_Wizard 02-11-07, 01:15 PM	I'm not sure if a 4-8 game qualifies for super adventure in that bit too. It's referring to all three parts: Cormyr, Shadowdale, and Anauroch
entropysoda 02-12-07, 12:35 PM	Hey wizards, can we get some general info posted for Cormyr:Tearing of the Weave...like starting setting (which city in Cormyr?) and if it is wilderness or city or dungeon based, or some combination?
Red_Wizard 02-12-07, 02:23 PM	Hey wizards, can we get some general info posted for Cormyr:Tearing of the Weave...like starting setting (which city in Cormyr?) and if it is wilderness or city or dungeon based, or some combination? Doubtful they will give anything away until it's release next month.
entropysoda 02-13-07, 12:49 AM	I did find out it takes place (not sure if it's where it starts or not) in the "Vast Swamp" in Cormyr... "Cormyr has an appendix discussing the region around the Vast Swamp, where the adventure takes place." - from the 'The one and only "Ask the Realms authors/designers thread" 3' Oh, also they said it was on the hard side for 4th lvl chars.; they said 5th lvl would be fine as well. 3rd would not survive...
bitter thorn 02-13-07, 10:00 AM	I'm not sure if a 4-8 game qualifies for super adventure in that bit too. It's referring to all three parts: Cormyr, Shadowdale, and Anauroch Are you sure? I thought the first adventure took the PCs from 4th to ~8th. I don't see an 8th level party surviving a serious encounter with the shadowvar.
Red_Wizard 02-13-07, 10:20 AM	Cormyr = 4th - 8th Shadowdale = 8th -13th Anauroch = 13th - possibly Epic. What I was saying to Brian was it was considered a Super Adventure, when all three of it's parts were combined :)
bitter thorn 02-13-07, 11:45 AM	Cormyr = 4th - 8th Shadowdale = 8th -13th Anauroch = 13th - possibly Epic. What I was saying to Brian was it was considered a Super Adventure, when all three of it's parts were combined :) OK. I follow now. I was wondering about Shadowdale and Anauroch also because the product promos don't seem to mention the levels.
Questing GM 02-13-07, 11:50 AM	Does these adventures have anything to do with the Return of the Archwizards Trilogy ?
MarkusTay63 02-13-07, 02:59 PM	Since the last one has Anauroch getting 'sundered', we have to assume the Shades will at least be a little upset. ;)
rolig 02-14-07, 05:37 PM	-You know, in that Forgotten Realms movie that everyone always talks about, I play Cormyrian Farmer with Pitchfork, #3. :bravo: Actually you said you where gonna play Farmer with Pitchfork, #2:P Im to new to the board:) but im used to this kinda (spam...) Been playing Forgotten realms for years now:D
MerrikCale 02-14-07, 09:33 PM	Since the last one has Anauroch getting 'sundered', we have to assume the Shades will at least be a little upset. ;) lets hope more than that
Renvale999 02-15-07, 01:30 PM	Cormyr = 4th - 8th Shadowdale = 8th -13th Anauroch = 13th - possibly Epic. What I was saying to Brian was it was considered a Super Adventure, when all three of it's parts were combined :) It will never go epic, I don't think wizards has the stomach to go Epic, but that's just me...when have you ever seen an adventure published by them other than the one in the back of the ELH be for epic characters? No, it will be like City of the Spider Queen, it will take characters to 18th and beyond, but they adventure WILL NOT be designed to go Epic. Yeah, WOTC, I'm calling your bluff. Don't get me wrong, I'd love to see a SUPER CAMPAIGN/ADVENTURE...one that will take the PC's from 1st to 40th or something like that, but again, WOTC doesn't have stomach to take on a challenge like that, hence the "Super Adventure" that only takes PC's from 4th to 19-20th. Just my two cents.
BrennonGoldeye 02-16-07, 10:27 AM	Ahh, pining for the days of Bloodstone Pass.:whatsthis Just a side note, does anybody remember the front of the D&D Immortals Box. Sweet picture that.:)
MarkusTay63 02-17-07, 07:41 PM	No, I don't really recall it. I lost a bunch of stuff from back then in two seperate incidents, and thirty years later am still mourning their loss. :weep:
BrennonGoldeye 02-17-07, 10:36 PM	Hear ya, lost 3000$ worth of magic cards and 90% of my 1st edition in a car fire. Arghhhhhh:headexplo
msatran 02-17-07, 11:33 PM	Brennon, I'm sorry. What do you need replaced from 1ed and I'll try to get you anything I can. Mail me a private message and I'll see what I can do.