Realmsian Civilisation Advancement???? [Archive] - Wizards Community

Realmsian Civilisation Advancement???? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Delzounblood
03-23-07, 07:42 AM Deep complex question!!

Looking for some input

For the past 5 years I have been off and on studying Ancient History and Lesser Known Theories of Mankind. (I know big subject!) I have been re-reading one of my favorite Non-fiction Books on this subject, and with a couple of points raised I wondered if anything simular had happened in the realms?

The book is Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock.

In the section I was reading the book discusses ancient Andean and Incan civilisations and their step up from Un-civilised Barbarians to the earliest know civilised cultures.

This seems to be the work of One man if you follow Andean legend or a group of men from the same culture.

In most places they named him Ticci Viracocha though he had many other names including Huaracocha, Con, Con Ticci or Kon Tiki, Thunupa etc.

This man or men came and taught the barbaric tribes Math, Writing, Agriculture and gave them all the skills needed for a cultured civilised life!

Then left and went forth into the sea....

Back to the realms!

Has there been any canon or anything hinted at that would reflect or in some way mirror the Andean Legend of this Foam of the Sea, Master of Science & Magic (as he is known) in early Toril history?

Did the races of Faerun have divine influence that could incorprate this legend in any way?

I am thinking more of the Old Empires or maybe the Maztican Empire etc:

I know FR is not a reflection of RW but I always find some mirror of a legend able to fit and adapt to game terms.

Maybe a manifestation / avatar of one God or another shaping their favored race?

Or as per the book, hinted but unknown super advanced race which for reasons unknown, traveled around Toril on a civilising mission?

Your thoughts and any canon please.

Delz
GothicDan
03-23-07, 11:46 AM Well, the Creator Races sort of fulfill this role. Humans, as far as I know in Faerun proper, have no specific 'creation myths' or 'civilization creation myths' (almost the same thing, depending on
how you define your words). I don't have my info handy on Ubtao, but he MIGHT be a possible candidate.
Delzounblood
03-23-07, 11:50 AM Well, the Creator Races sort of fulfill this role. Humans, as far as I know in Faerun proper, have no specific 'creation myths' or 'civilization creation myths' (almost the same thing, depending on
how you define your words). I don't have my info handy on Ubtao, but he MIGHT be a possible candidate.

Yeah I was really meaning the Humans not elves and dwarves etc: I should have stated that more clearly!

Thanks GD
GothicDan
03-23-07, 12:02 PM Yeah, I figured as much. :)

But, technically, the humans have been stated (in some sources) as one of the Creator Races...

I really wish we had a more extensive history of past religions and cultures of Faerun.

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Delzounblood 03-23-07, 07:42 AM	Deep complex question!! Looking for some input For the past 5 years I have been off and on studying Ancient History and Lesser Known Theories of Mankind. (I know big subject!) I have been re-reading one of my favorite Non-fiction Books on this subject, and with a couple of points raised I wondered if anything simular had happened in the realms? The book is Fingerprints of the Gods by Graham Hancock. In the section I was reading the book discusses ancient Andean and Incan civilisations and their step up from Un-civilised Barbarians to the earliest know civilised cultures. This seems to be the work of One man if you follow Andean legend or a group of men from the same culture. In most places they named him Ticci Viracocha though he had many other names including Huaracocha, Con, Con Ticci or Kon Tiki, Thunupa etc. This man or men came and taught the barbaric tribes Math, Writing, Agriculture and gave them all the skills needed for a cultured civilised life! Then left and went forth into the sea.... Back to the realms! Has there been any canon or anything hinted at that would reflect or in some way mirror the Andean Legend of this Foam of the Sea, Master of Science & Magic (as he is known) in early Toril history? Did the races of Faerun have divine influence that could incorprate this legend in any way? I am thinking more of the Old Empires or maybe the Maztican Empire etc: I know FR is not a reflection of RW but I always find some mirror of a legend able to fit and adapt to game terms. Maybe a manifestation / avatar of one God or another shaping their favored race? Or as per the book, hinted but unknown super advanced race which for reasons unknown, traveled around Toril on a civilising mission? Your thoughts and any canon please. Delz
GothicDan 03-23-07, 11:46 AM	Well, the Creator Races sort of fulfill this role. Humans, as far as I know in Faerun proper, have no specific 'creation myths' or 'civilization creation myths' (almost the same thing, depending on how you define your words). I don't have my info handy on Ubtao, but he MIGHT be a possible candidate.
Delzounblood 03-23-07, 11:50 AM	Well, the Creator Races sort of fulfill this role. Humans, as far as I know in Faerun proper, have no specific 'creation myths' or 'civilization creation myths' (almost the same thing, depending on how you define your words). I don't have my info handy on Ubtao, but he MIGHT be a possible candidate. Yeah I was really meaning the Humans not elves and dwarves etc: I should have stated that more clearly! Thanks GD
GothicDan 03-23-07, 12:02 PM	Yeah, I figured as much. :) But, technically, the humans have been stated (in some sources) as one of the Creator Races... I really wish we had a more extensive history of past religions and cultures of Faerun.