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Is the Moonstone Mask based on the Moulin Rouge?

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#1
Destroid
Jun 07, 2014 18:22:56
I was just thinking of the parallels, mostly how "Moonstone" has a similar sound to "Moulin" and Mask being a single syllable word, it always sounds like I'm sounding of some sort of Moulin Rouge knock off when I'm saying it. Also could be the name of silver age superhero, but that's another matter.

All the red too.

#2
Stigger
Jun 09, 2014 7:28:11
Doesn't seem likely given it's history and owner. Volo's Guide to the North's section on Neverwinter certainly didn't give that impression.

#3
Destroid
Jul 04, 2014 16:09:45
^ could you elaborate?

#4
Stigger
Jul 05, 2014 0:42:10
It was founded by Ophala Chelderstone, one of the key mages of Neverwinter's Cloaktower to be the sort of place she would like to stay in. She certainly worked there, though her exact role was never really revealed, and she had some interesting ties to various societies such as the Harpers, the Soft Fangs, and probably the Lord's Alliance. There were also hints of friendly relationships with Halruaan mages as well, and a notation that Mystra had her eye on her for elevation to the ranks of the Chosen. No idea what they did with it in 4e, if anything, but it was largely always described as a place of sophistication and welcoming attitudes, and one of the more upscale establishments in the city.

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#1 Destroid Jun 07, 2014 18:22:56	I was just thinking of the parallels, mostly how "Moonstone" has a similar sound to "Moulin" and Mask being a single syllable word, it always sounds like I'm sounding of some sort of Moulin Rouge knock off when I'm saying it. Also could be the name of silver age superhero, but that's another matter. All the red too.
#2 Stigger Jun 09, 2014 7:28:11	Doesn't seem likely given it's history and owner. Volo's Guide to the North's section on Neverwinter certainly didn't give that impression.
#3 Destroid Jul 04, 2014 16:09:45	^ could you elaborate?
#4 Stigger Jul 05, 2014 0:42:10	It was founded by Ophala Chelderstone, one of the key mages of Neverwinter's Cloaktower to be the sort of place she would like to stay in. She certainly worked there, though her exact role was never really revealed, and she had some interesting ties to various societies such as the Harpers, the Soft Fangs, and probably the Lord's Alliance. There were also hints of friendly relationships with Halruaan mages as well, and a notation that Mystra had her eye on her for elevation to the ranks of the Chosen. No idea what they did with it in 4e, if anything, but it was largely always described as a place of sophistication and welcoming attitudes, and one of the more upscale establishments in the city.