Since its inception, Dungeons & Dragons has prominently featured wizards and the powerful magic they weave. Gandalf’s initial appearance is as a wizard, but later on Gandalf appears as the chief of the Istari order after Saruman’s fall. Several years later, Greenwood brought the setting to publication for the D&D game as a series of magazine articles, and … Originally called Olórin, he was accounted as the wisest of the Maiar (with the possible exception of Melian). It was originally created by author and game designer Ed Greenwood as a setting for his own stories, but after he discovered D&D he adapted it to the game system. He fits the same mold as Dumbledore or Obi-Wan Kenobi -- burdened with wisdom and responsibility, yet charming, and possessing a surprisingly good sense of humor. Elminster Aumar (born in 212 DR) is a fictional character in the Dungeons & Dragons-based Forgotten Realms setting. He’s known as a fierce protector of these lands, having defended the Dales from the insidious forces of the Zhentarim. Over 1,200 years old as of Fifth Edition, Elminster has experienced his share of victories and tragedies across more lifetimes than most beings could understand. You call me sir. Validated User. Battle for magical supremacy on modern day earth. He set up shop in some small town to 'plug the cork' vs a Dark Threat To All The Realms. Gandalf is an archangel, but that doesn't mean much. share. Reply. Thank you! The rich text editor does not work with JavaScript switched off. Azzy Newtype. I imagine both are too clever to go all-out against each other directly, rather using minions/allies, etc. Gandalf leaned heavily on his staff staring into the magical reflecting pool. He was created by Ilúvatar before the Music of the Ainur, and was at the beginning of Time amongst the Ainur who entered into Eä. Who would emerge the victor if these two legendary mages fought it out? In looks, sure. He eventually resorted to burglary and was caught robbing the home of Stonecloak, a powerful spellcaster. Solomon Kane vs Elminster? I never paid much attention to Dragonlance (please keep the insults and demands for my being burned at a stake to a minimum), but Raistlin seemed pretty wimpy physically, too. 3781. He still aged slowly, but could only cast the simplest of spells without going mad. IAmTheMeat. But every day I will advance one side. Sauron vs Thoth-amon? Ma'at - Goddess of Truth & Justice . This Rumble ended on 2003-02-15 00:00:00.0. 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John Constantine vs. Dr. Stephen Strange vs. Elminster vs. Gandalf vs. Dumbledor vs. Merlin vs. Medivh. On the understanding of hard vs soft magic, it depends. Yoda vs. Gandalf vs. Dumbledore vs. Brom from eragon This topic is locked from further discussion. Donate. 29, 2009 Mystra was eventually reincarnated through a wizard named Midnight, restoring Elminster's power. Gandalf or Saruman are two examples that we often see within the game. Obviously some foul magic was at hand. Being one of the wisest of the Maiar, Gandalf originally started life as a Maia of Irmo the Dream-Master in addition to Nienna the Weeper, Manwe the Wind-King and Vara the Star-Queen. In his \"youth\", he became one of the Maiar who served Manwë, Varda, Irmo and Nienna named. Fascinated with the manifestation, Gandalf reaches down to touch the surface of the pool. Created by author and Forgotten Realms designer Ed Greenwood, Elminster was introduced in 1985. W. Wolfwood2 Registered User. Each character is at the height of their power. Fascinated with the manifestation, Gandalf reaches down to touch the surface of the pool. Serious. I think it was agreed upon in DnD revisions that the wish spell is causality manipulation ZacharyGrossman273 (talk) 22:10, October 30, 2018 (UTC) You can talk with some of the participants about it via their message walls. Elminster is (maybe was) a Chosen of Mystra.He is magically old old old. I'm also completely ignoring TV and movies, and sticking to written sources. Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. He's a shapeshifter, and may be prophetic. RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons Does Greek Mythology In Magic: The Gathering Theros Crossover. - Winston S. Churchill 07-02-2004, 02:06 PM #8: Cerek the Barbaric. No way. Validated User. He spent years serving as a priestess of Mystra, calling herself Elmara. However, Elminster's background is significantly different from that of Gandalf. However, Elminster's background is significantly different from that of Gandalf. May 6, 2010 #3 Karsa Orlong may well be the biggest fantasy badass ever. They meet in a pocket plane. Related: 10 Tricks That'll Help You Playing D&D For the First Time. Raistlin Majere vs Elminster. the wizards scream in unison and unleash their magic against the other. When Mystra was killed for trying to return to the heavens, it left Elminster powerless for a time. In the early hours of Hammer 1, 1372 DR, Elminster entered the portal and narrowly managed to close it, but at the expense of much of his magical strength. Merlin is from original Arthurian legend not Marvel. Gandalf vs Elminster Aumar as well as Albus Dumbledore vs Obi-Wan Kenobi. Gandalf the Grey, as he is known through most of The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy, is the epitome of a wizened old wizard – possibly owing to Merlin’s influence and possibly influencing Elminster’s appearance as well. More importantly, they should do some Forgotten Realms movies one day. Elminster’s soul was preserved, but it took Simbul sacrificing her life and the last of her energy to restore Elminster’s physical form. Eventually, he was rescued by a Chosen of Mystra named Simbul, and the two developed a relationship. Goose and Lord of Legend. … Covering the hottest movie and TV topics that fans want. OptimusPrime Member; 4273 posts; Share; Posted March 9, 2010. "Doppelganger!" Quote; Link to post Share on other sites. He can be imperious, grave, and terrible, however, and furthermore is a consummate actor. Gandalf the Grey is a wizard character from a fantasy novel Hobbit written in 1937 by J.R.R.Tolkein, an English professor of Oxford University. This thread is archived. Validated User. Over the next thousand years, Elminster was involved in many of the world-changing events that occurred on Toril. Dumbledore and Ganondorf are right out. W. Wolfwood2 Registered User. Nov 23, 2014. Gandalf wins, definitively! But his enmity with the Zhentarim would have tragic consequences later on. Yes. Elminster escaped with his life, taking his grandfather’s broken sword as his only keepsake from home. Then his reflection blinked! It’s really a tough question since there are so many “versions” of them. Name: Elminster Favorite Spell: Seduce Mystra Arch-Enemy: I'm too powerful to have enemies. The Sidekick UA Spellcaster is somebody that studied under Gandalf/Elminster/Insert whatever higher tier variant which would be represented by its ability to reach up to 9th level spells. Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fantasy role-playing game.Commonly referred to by players and game designers alike as "The Realms", it was created by game designer Ed Greenwood around 1967 as a setting for his childhood stories. Venage237's wall > Ever intend to finish up Link vs Simon Belmont? 13 years ago. He set up shop in some small town to 'plug the cork' vs a Dark Threat To All The Realms. May 6, 2010 #2 Yyrkoon would be near the top I think. Despite Elthryn’s desire to remain uninvolved, he and his wife Amrythale were slain by the evil mage lord, Undarl. Artist-Azar. Battle for magical supremacy on modern day earth. For at lease one simple reason - Dumbledore, powerful as he was, still share the same weakness literally ALL Harry Potter universe characters have: They relies on their wands too much - even Voldemort. Go. Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey . Now, groups can certainly choose to play those exact characters if they want but that is generally not the case. 1 of 2 Go to page. September 2014 in Off-Topic. May 6, 2010 #3 Name: Elminster Favorite Spell: Seduce Mystra Arch-Enemy: I'm too powerful to have enemies. Second of all, Merlin hangs around dreamboats like Lancelot (purr!) 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Tomorrow will be the right side, etc. He can portray himself as a trickster, a ra… RELATED: The Most Powerful Wizards In The Harry Potter Universe, Ranked. Ever intend to finish up Link vs Simon Belmont? I finally completed reading the Harry Potter series last night. Elminster vs Rincewind (Score: 4, Insightful) by javajawa ( 126489 ) writes: on Tuesday December 21, 2004 @02:54PM ( #11151043 ) Homepage I think it is a tossup between Elminster … Lionelion Member since: Jun. For nearly a hundred years, Elminster lived like this, growing bitter. Nobody knows what he's capable of except in a few brief moments when he starts casting his crazy spells to jam doorways, set the forest ablaze with eldritch fire, duel the balrog, etc. After a pitched battle, his victory was complete. THE SCENARIO . He was born in the year 212 DR to the now non-existent kingdom of Athalantar. Elminster is (maybe was) a Chosen of Mystra.He is magically old old old. It is even rumored he had a hand in the founding of the city of Waterdeep, or at the very least creating its hierarchy of lords. Intentionally drawing inspiration from mythical and literary figures like Odin, Merlin and Gandalf, Elminster is the Forgotten Realms’ gray-bearded, pointy hat wearing, pipe-smoking, immortal sage. They are a fan-favorite class that allow players to enjoy the fantasy of being an all-knowing, fireball hurling, master of the arcane, but on … the Legion of Mortal Godlings. Since its inception, Dungeons & Dragons has prominently featured wizards and the powerful magic they weave. More importantly, they should do some Forgotten Realms movies one day. Long time D&D fans may remember the Elminster series and what he was like as a wizard. View Full Version : Voldemort vs Gandalf (or other wizards) Scuba_Ben. Elminster Aumar battles fiends in the Nine Hells, by Matthew Stawicki. He tried to survive as a bandit and cutthroat, but found himself disliking the notion of killing. Elminster Aumar. Reply. He was present for the Time of Troubles, which saw the gods walk the world of Toril and wage war with each other. Belit vs Red Sonja (Oh, my)? Elminster 204 Votes. They meet in a pocket plane. Ever intend to finish up Link vs Simon Belmont? RPG Crossing Home: Forums: Create An Account! KEEP READING: Baldur's Gate 3 Demo Teases a Triumphant Return, Ari David is pretty amazing. In 1372 DR, he sealed himself behind a portal to the Nine Hells so he could prevent hordes of devils from entering Toril and wreaking havoc. Venage237's wall > Ever intend to finish up Link vs Simon Belmont? In looks, sure. +1 for Elminster. Wondering what it was about it that bothered him. The Weave collapsed, and Elminster lost many of his abilities as a Chosen of Mystra. Gandalf is one of the main characters in The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings respectfully. Elminster continues to be active in the 1490s, the era currently explored in D&D’s Fifth Edition, helping Toril recover from the ravages of the Spellplague and fending off the evil that would harm the world he calls home. Sidekick: The Chosen of Mystra, a.k.a. This seems like such a traditional arch-type in D&D, that I'm surprised this hasn't already been done. Bobby De Loungville versus Gareth Bryne. Impressed by Elminster, she asked him to be one of her Chosen -- an immortal being imbued with incredible power over the Weave. R. Rallan My Hat Of d02. Fate had other plans for Elminster, and after years of adventures, he found himself visited by the goddess, Mystra. Elminster, the Sage of Shadowdale, is a legendary figure in the lore of Dungeons & Dragons, and he's much more than a simple copy of Gandalf. Izrador vs Gandalf? Mar 29, 2015. If there is a wizard show down, it should be Ged vs. Gandalf vs. Polgara; one big three-way match ;) Sidekick: The Chosen of Mystra, a.k.a. John Constantine vs. Dr. Stephen Strange vs. Elminster vs. Gandalf vs. Dumbledor vs. Merlin vs. Medivh. Name Something you've created: The need for a library devoted to cataloguing all the things I've created. OptimusPrime - Member. _____ Where there is a great deal of free speech, there is always a certain amount of foolish speech. That was Aerowin, Steven Tyler's daughter. Jun 18, 2015. cancertz. Forgotten Realms is a campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game. By naming a particular being or kind of being as you cast the spell, you cause the gate to open in the immediate vicinity of the desired creature and pull the subject through, willing or unwilling. Pug vs Harry Potter Merlin vs Kvothe Fizban vs Mazrim Taim Macros vs Gandolf Feel free to describe how the battle would take place. So prepare your forbidden books and steadily growing beards, magic fans, as we at Screen Rant ask Dumbledore Vs. Gandalf: Who's the Better Wizard? 264 Votes, Gandalf Elminster 204 Votes. He was present when a potent magical ward called the mythal was raised, transforming the city of Cormanthor into the Elven stronghold of Myth Dranor. However, his body was destroyed by Manshoon, the leader of his old foes, the Zhentarim. Elminster Elminster Aumar is a fictional character in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting for the Dungeons & Dragons fantasy role-playing game, also known as … He trained some of the great and famous wizards of yore - the Seven Sisters, the mad necromancer who founded The Cult of the Dragon, Khelben Blackstaff (well, maybe not him). It was originally created by author and game designer Ed Greenwood as a setting for his own stories, but after he discovered D&D he adapted it to the game system. Darth_Tyrev. Elminster Aumar (Dungeons & Dragons) Hellboy; History . Solomon Kane vs Elminster? Sorvan76 Member Posts: 76. BOBBY: My name is Robert De Loungville. 10 Age: Gandalf. He finshes it by handing the title over to Merlin, who persuaded Gandalf to go put the fix on thsoe losers. Antvasima (talk) 08:55, October 31, 2018 (UTC) He was starring at his reflection. There any doubt? ... Elminster. D. dead First Post. Mar 29, 2015. The rich text editor does not work with JavaScript switched off. They are the famed wizards Merlin and Gandalf. I think it was agreed upon in DnD revisions that the wish spell is causality manipulation ZacharyGrossman273 (talk) 22:10, October 30, 2018 (UTC) You can talk with some of the participants about it via their message walls. 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Mario and Sonic, Alien and Predator, Terminator and Robocop, Batman and Superman, Picard and Kirk, Elminster and Raistlin, Darth Vader and Seven of Nine, Gandalf and Merlin, Bahamut and Tiamat, Splinter and Shredder, Bond and Phelps, Trebek and Sajak, McGwire and Sosa, Shaq and Jordan, Kerrigan and Harding, Leno and Letterman, Cronkite and Brokaw, and Windows and Macintosh. All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Strictly by your votes. save hide report. Okay, it's the battle you all waited for: Elminster of Shadowdale vs Raistlin Majere.We use the D20/D&D 3E versions of them. That's a rough breakdown of the advantages each mage has in the conflict. He was associated with light and fire, much like his peer Varda. 6 comments. 4: One of Gandalf's most powerful foes he killed was The Belrog of Morgoth while one of Elminster's most powerful foes he fought and disposed of was The Avatar of Bane (Gandalf eventually finished off the Belrog of Morgoth by a series of lightning strikes while Elminster on the other hand disposed The Avatar of Bane as they did battle in his tower, as both were caught up in the spell that Elminster had … He was tortured by devils and subjected to acts of utter brutality until Mystra was able to hear Elminster’s plight. But not so prophetic that he could see that teaching a cute young thing all of his magic would lead to his death. Peace proved to be out of reach for Elminster, as Mystra was murdered in 1385 DR by the and gods Cyric and Shar, which started a cataclysmic event called the Spellplague. Thread starter dead; Start date May 11, 2004; 1; 2; Next. He sat on the ruling council which formed the Harpers, a secretive order of spellcasters who seek to prevent the abuse of magic. Gandalf is one of the main characters in The Hobbit and The Lord of The Rings respectfully. He was taught many lessons, including Mystra turning him into a woman in order to gain a greater understanding of the world and a stronger connection to the Weave. and Galahad (spank me! Any of the three could also be beaten on any given day. She sent Halaster Blackcloack, the Mad Mage of Undermountain into the Nine Hells, but he was defeated. Reply. Artist-Azar. Pick your winners! I think it is a tossup between Elminster the archmage, and rincewind. Next Last. Site Rules & Help : RPG Crossing > Discussions ... And in keeping with the mage vs. mage theme, Raistlin vs. Elminster and a few Black Mage fights. ... Elminster vs Rincewind (Score: 4, Insightful) by javajawa on Tuesday December 21, 2004 @02:54PM Homepage. Pools of Darkness; Risen; Risen 2: Dark Waters; Secret of the Silver Blades; Space Siege; Star Wars: KotOR; Star Wars: KotOR II; System Shock 2; Temple of Elemental Evil Azzy Newtype. In a flash of brilliant light the phantasm of the mirror appears in front of … It's a bit like comparing Gandalf with Dumbledore. Then Gandalf strides in, points out that fourth edition spell-slingers are pussies, stares them all down at once while they cry home to mama. To be honest, the two don't really compare, because although they're both D&D settings, they're both very different. And this picture alone is legitimate proof that Elminster is indeed Gandalf's Ultimate Imitator, something more people need to come to realize. Eventually, he was shown the magic to alter his form by a wizard named Myrjala. Pick your winners! Elminster, the Sage of Shadowdale, is a legendary figure in the lore of Dungeons & Dragons, and he's much more than a simple copy of Gandalf. Straight Dope Message Board > Main > Cafe Society > Voldemort vs Gandalf (or other wizards) PDA. Post by Andragohn » Fri Oct 22, 2010 1:34 pm. RELATED: Dungeons & Dragons: Exploring Chult, the Dinosaur-Filled Jungle. I'm curious how Voldemort would hold up against Gandalf or other very powerful wizards of other series. He writes and writes about Film, TV, Comics, and Games from his lair in Brooklyn. the Legion of Mortal Godlings. Alternatively, we imagine the learned, book bound, intelligent mastermind who always has a spell to help or hinder in any situation. approach to this. Grandolf vs. Elminster would be more fitting (Elminster would win, of course). Elminster's patron died, and he's now essentially powerless. Jan 5, 2017. smallhorses. If I'm the only one who votes, then so be it! Each character is at the height of their power. Submit Templates; Contact Us; FAQ; Legal & Policies The Sidekick UA Spellcaster is somebody that studied under Gandalf/Elminster/Insert whatever higher tier variant which would be represented by its ability to reach up to 9th level spells. A natural storyteller, Elminster is normally a witty, clever, and very charming man. Pug vs Harry Potter Merlin vs Kvothe Fizban vs Mazrim Taim Macros vs Gandolf Feel free to describe how the battle would take place. Besides, Gandalf and Elminster are kind of unreal characters - even the books dealing with them as up-and-coming mages are afterthoughts; Raistlin is the one that truly develops. Izrador vs Gandalf? Dungeons & Dragons has helped launch a number of fantasy writers including Ed Greenwood under the Forgotten Realms landscape. I'd really like to be able to make an Elminster / Gandalf type of human Arch-Mage wielding a staff that's not a gimp, flavor build. Reply. In 1479 DR, he set out to find a cure for his love. Jim Butcher's wizards do magic by imagining a thing and making said thing real by pouring magic energy into it with their will. Gandalf has the most innate power of the three (Elminster got a lot of help from Mystra whenever the yogurt hit the fan). Now Elminster again, he sought to return to his home to free it of the magelords. If you like our work, please support us. And this picture alone is legitimate proof that Elminster is indeed Gandalf's Ultimate Imitator, something more people need to come to realize. My bet is on Rand vs. Aslan...Savior vs. Savior...ha ha. May 6, 2010 #4 The annoying "comedy … I'm going to start with a literary, rather than a fanboy ("Do you think the Thing could beat the Hulk?") Information. And in keeping with the mage vs. mage theme, Raistlin vs. Elminster and a few Black Mage fights. Reply. The best part of the 10th Anniversary of DDO...the description on the Oatmeal Raisin Kookie, "From a distance you thought this was a chocolate chip kookie. His father Elthryn was one of the seven sons of Uthgrael Aumar who had left the palace intrigues to settle in the nearby village of Heldon, where he served as its lord. Any of the three could win on any given day. 67% Upvoted. Each of them has access to his signature items (for Raistlin, this means: The Staff of Magius, the Dragon Orb and the … But every day I will advance one side. Mystra's Chosen > All. It was worse for Simbul who needed to feed off of magical items in order to stay sane. Antvasima (talk) 08:55, October 31, 2018 (UTC) Knights of Neraka vs. Knights who say Ni. Like Gandalf in LotR. My friends call me Bobby. Belit vs Red Sonja (Oh, my)? The novel is considered to be the third best ever written. Usually, wizards are pretty old. elminster Member, Developer Posts: 16,186. Reply. Elminster vs. Mordenkainen. Name Something you've created: The need for a library devoted to cataloguing all the things I've created. Elminster looks in confusion at the man before him. Mystra explained that she was the living embodiment of the Weave, and she wished him to learn from her so he may protect it. And Elminster has ludicrously high levels. Joined Oct 1, 2010 Messages 1,611. January 2014 edited January 2014. Check him out on twitter: @TheAmazingAri. Gandalf didnt make the horses appear from the river water. Okay, it's the battle you all waited for: Elminster of Shadowdale vs Raistlin Majere.We use the D20/D&D 3E versions of them. 11-15-2010, 08:34 AM. Sorry, but if anyone's gonna teach this girl some new tricks, it's gonna be Merlin. Nov 19, 2020 #20 Raistlin vs Gandalf General Discussion. He trained some of the great and famous wizards of yore - the Seven Sisters, the mad necromancer who founded The Cult of the Dragon, Khelben Blackstaff (well, maybe not him). Raistlin vs Elminster. Sauron vs Thoth-amon? If I'm the only one who votes, then so be it! 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