masterghandalf

This is a repost from Das_sporking2. Previous installments of this sporking may be found here.

Warning: This chapter contains some violence, and brief discussion of a homophobic plot point.

( In which Elminster gains a traveling companion. )

This is a repost from Das_sporking2. Previous installments of this sporking may be found here.

Warning: This chapter contains discussion of physical abuse.

( In which Elminster receives some unwelcome news. )

Shadows of Doom

By Ed Greenwood

Alternate Title: The Time of Troubles is Going to Start Any Time Now, We Swear!
SPORKER: MasterGhandalf

SUMMARY

The Time of Troubles has come; in response to the theft of the Tablets of Fate, the gods have been cast down from the heavens to Toril, the longer they stay there the more reality itself comes unglued, and in the shadows, the Malaugrym have at long last decided the time has come to conquer Faerun for themselves. And so, Ed Greenwood decides we have to spend the first book of this trilogy… not actually doing anything about that, and instead focus on Elminster, Sharantyr and some new friends thwarting a very banal Zhentarim plot that has nothing to do with any of it. Yay. The good news is that Elminster has been mostly depowered due to some contrived Time of Troubles related shenanigans. The bad news is that Greenwood seems determined to use this opportunity to make sure we all understand that even a powerless Elminster is still Better Than You. Doesn’t that sound fun?



( Introduction )

( Table of Contents )