Chosen of Mystra: Elminster Aumar, Dove Falconhand, and the Simbul.
The Chosen of Mystra were, similarly to the Chosen of other deities, mortals who had been specifically blessed by the Lady of Mysteries Mystra. Due to this blessing they gained access to unprecedented magical power. Mystra's Chosen were all concerned with fighting evil and imbalances in the Weave.[1] However, some rare ones misuse their station for their desires and eventually become threats or harmful to the land or the Weave.
Known Chosen of Mystra[]
- Alustriel Silverhand[1][3]
- Alvaerele Tasundrym[4]
- Amarune Whitewave[5] (of the second Mystra)
- Azuth[6][7]
- Dove Falconhand[1][3][8]
- Duethaea Lauraunfeir[9]
- Elminster Aumar[1][10]
- Elthaeris[11]
- Embrae Aloevan of Ardeep[12]
- Gale Dekarios[2] (of the second Mystra)
- Jalathleena[13]
- Kaylaar Allun[14] (of the second Mystra)
- Khelben "Blackstaff" Arunsun[1][10]
- Laeral Silverhand[1][3]
- Nadrathen[15]
- Qilué Veladorn[1][3]
- Sammaster[16][17]
- Alassra Shentrantra Silverhand, "The Simbul"[1][3][18]
- Syluné Silverhand[1][3]
- Symrustar Auglamyr[19][20]
- Storm Silverhand[1][3]
- Taerele[13]
- Uirkymbrand[11]
Chosen of Mystryl[]
While similar, the Chosen of Mystryl were explicitly distinct and different from Mystra's perspective.[21]
Benefits[]
Chosen of Mystra gained many benefits from her blessing. They held a greater command over spell, being able to cast even the highest tiers repeatedly.[1] Doing so, however, was not encouraged by Azuth and Mystra (Midnight), as it required repeatedly tapping upon the weave.[22]
They also became more familiar with magic and able to detect its presence. In addition, many also developed immunities to magic, and eventually even immunities to disease and poison. They become much more hardy, showing a toughness uncharacteristic of most mages.[1]
Mystra's Chosen were also immune to the deleterious effects from the casting and wearing of a mantle: they suffered no loss of health or the removal of spells from their minds upon the raising of a mantle or the cumulative daily requirement of the spell.[23]
The Chosen also wielded silver fire, a unique raw magic that conjured a dangerous silvery flame with a variety of functions.[1][24]
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- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), pp. 153–154. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (September 4, 2012). Elminster Enraged (Kindle ed.). (Wizards of the Coast), loc. 4958. ISBN 0786960299.
- ↑ Brian R. James, Ed Greenwood (September 2007). The Grand History of the Realms. Edited by Kim Mohan, Penny Williams. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 99. ISBN 978-0-7869-4731-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (September 4, 2012). Elminster Enraged (Kindle ed.). (Wizards of the Coast), loc. 431. ISBN 0786960299.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (2022-12-30). Chosen of Mystra and of Mystryl (Tweet). theedverse. Twitter. Archived from the original on 2022-12-30. Retrieved on 2022-12-30.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (2023-03-11). "Archive:Greenwood's Grotto/2023-03/9th level spellcasters in the Realms". Greenwood's Grotto (Discord).
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (January 2000). Secrets of the Magister. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 92. ISBN 978-0786914302.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood (2023-02-25). "Archive:Greenwood's Grotto/2023-02/Mana". Greenwood's Grotto (Discord).