The Life of Elminster

by: Ed Greenwood

Elminster: The Making of a Mage
    "In ancient days, sorcerers sought to learn the One True Spell that would give them power over all the world and understanding of all magic...The One True Spell was a woman, and her name was Mystra -- and her kisses were wonderful."
    -- Priest Halivon Tharnstar
    Tales Told to a Blind Wizard

    It is the time before Myth Drannor, when the Heartlands are home to barbarians, and wicked dragons rule the skies. In these ancient days, Elminster is but a shepherd boy, dreaming of adventure and heroics. When a dragon-riding magelord sweeps down upon him, though, the boy is thrust into a world of harsh realities, corrupt rulers, and evil sorcerers. With patience and grit, Elminster sets about to change all that. The result of his labors is a world reborn and a mage made. The origins of Elminster, mightiest mage in Faerun, have long been lost in the wash of time. Only the old wizard himself remembers how he came into being, and he hasn't told. Until now...
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Elminster in Myth Drannor
    It is the time of the great elven city of Cormanthor, when the Heartlands are home to barbarians, wicked dragons rule the skies, and the elven people trust no one. Wizards and warriors alike threaten their civilization in vain, arrogant, and ignorant quests for glory.

    Thus it was that Elminster was guided to Cormanthor, the Towers of Song, where Eltargrim was Coronal. There he dwelt for twelve summers and more, studying with many mighty mages, learning to feel magic and know how it could be bent and directed to his will...It is recorded that when the Mythal was laid, and Cormanthor became Myth Drannor, Elminster was among those who devised and spun that mighty magic.

    --Antarn the Sage
    The High History of Faerunian Archmages Mighty
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The Temptation of Elminster
    How do you tempt an archmage who has everything? From a dark and dusty tomb, Elminster emerges, seeking the guidance of Mystra, and finds only silence. He is drawn into the clutches of the mysterious and sinister Lady of Shadows. The path he takes will lead to a Realms-shaking confrontation where Elminster has to make the most important choice of his long life. Whatever he decides, the Realms will be forever changed....
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Elminster in Hell


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