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Perhaps one for Erik, but I'm sure others here may know the answer to the first question at least.
Is Denis Tetreault's description of the origin of Kyuss considered canon?
Are the circumstances of Kyuss' origin likely to be a significant factor in AoW? i.e. if we've gone with a different version of "Kyuss: the Early Years" is it worth waiting to see how prominent Kyuss' origin is likely to be in AoW or is it minor enough that any changes are likely to be make-up-as-we-go-along-able?
What is the background of Kyuss, or where can it be found?
All I know is that he was a necromancer with a cult following, and that he created worm filled undead that could spawn other undead.
I'd like to know more. Was there a DRAGON article on him at one time?
Other than the worms in his undead, I don't really see how he fits into the Wind Duke Vs Chaos plot so far in the AoW campaign, although I guess his worms feature in episode 3.
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...Other than the worms in his undead, I don't really see how he fits into the Wind Duke Vs Chaos plot so far in the AoW campaign, although I guess his worms feature in episode 3.
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My impression is that he doesn't fit in -- what we see in Whispering Cairn is an incidental overlap in the Wind Dukes' story and Kyuss' activities. It seems to be little more than coincidence.
Jack
My impression is that he doesn't fit in -- what we see in Whispering Cairn is an incidental overlap in the Wind Dukes' story and Kyuss' activities. It seems to be little more than coincidence.
Or is it?! MUWA HA HA HA!
Oh, wait. I mean... I too am interested in finding some origins of Kyuss. Didn't they become Queens of the Stone Age?
Age of Worms episode 1 took us to the Cairn of the wind dukes, so that the PCs could learn of the weird things in one of the mines via the side quest to recover the bones.
Episode 2 took us into the mines to defeat the ebbon triad who think they have something to do with the Age of Worms.
Episode 3 takes us to Blackwell keep, where we first encounter spawn worms.
Episode 4 and 5 lead to Greyhawk City...?
I guess I'm going to have to read the campaign background again. I'm not sure I really have any idea where the whole plot is going...maybe that is how it is suposed to be at this point.
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My impression is that he doesn't fit in -- what we see in Whispering Cairn is an incidental overlap in the Wind Dukes' story and Kyuss' activities. It seems to be little more than coincidence.
My impression so far is that it is the Wind Dukes that don't fit in yet, though I am sure they will.
Kyuss is the one who is actually behind the Ebon Triad. He is fooling them all and is actually the one granting them spells. There actions will not have a chance of forming one uber-god, but will bring about the Age of Worms, the Age of Kyuss!!!
The first adventure really only ties into this when they find the clues at the necromancers about the worm and the cult. When they raid the temple in Three Faces of Evil, they learn about what the cult thinks it is trying to do (the only overt connection to Kyuss at this point is that his worms are considered harbingers of the time that will about the Ebon Aspect and conjunctions of their dark gods.
Anyway, that is my take on it...
Sean Mahoney
I'm wondering, is it gonna be Kyuss or some other guy thats gonna be the big AoTW end baddie?
Never fear... by the time the Age of Worms is finished, there'll be an awful lot revealed about Kyuss and his spawn.
What? I can't read the last page first? ;-)
May I ask how this particular calamity was chosen to be the next AP? Darts at 100 paces? Something someone in particular always wanted to do? Someone bit into a rotten apple? Just curious.
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What is the background of Kyuss, or where can it be found?
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I'd like to know more. Was there a DRAGON article on him at one time?
Hoom... sort of found the answer -- apparently Denis Tetreault's version was in LGJ3, now I just need to find my copy of LGJ3!
The new version of the LG deities list also has a bit to say on him "Sponsored to godhood by Nerull, Kyuss was a Flan priest in the ancient Empire of Sulm, which now lies buried in the Bright Desert. Escaping from there shortly before its destruction, he fled to the Wormcrawl Fissure near the Rift Canyon and underwent apotheosis" which sounds pretty similar to Denis Tetreault's version.
Now, obviously this is LG rather than "real" Greyhawk ;) but I'll go out on a limb here and say that I suspect Erik Mona may be vaguely sympathetic to LG, so for now at least it may be reasonable to assume that Kyuss' origin in AoW will be similar to that given in LG.
So, Kyuss was originally from the Bright Sands area, and now Something Bad involving Kyuss is happening. I wonder if Something Bad is happening in the Bright Sands region?
My impression is that he doesn't fit in -- what we see in Whispering Cairn is an incidental overlap in the Wind Dukes' story and Kyuss' activities. It seems to be little more than coincidence.Or is it?! MUWA HA HA HA!
Oh, wait. I mean... I too am interested in finding some origins of Kyuss. Didn't they become Queens of the Stone Age?
Kyuss was awesome!! I heard the lead singer tried out another band but they broke up. But getting back to the D&D Kyuss, I dunno! I just don't know!
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The new version of the LG deities list also has a bit to say on him "Sponsored to godhood by Nerull, Kyuss was a Flan priest in the ancient Empire of Sulm, which now lies buried in the Bright Desert. Escaping from there shortly before its destruction, he fled to the Wormcrawl Fissure near the Rift Canyon and underwent apotheosis" which sounds pretty similar to Denis Tetreault's version.
The version of Kyuss' history that we're running with in Age of Worms is different than this in some ways, but not in any way that'll invalidate this. Let's just say, for now, that the Denis Tetreault version isn't the whole truth of the matter...
As for why we chose Kyuss as the main plot for this Adventure Path? Two reasons... Certain editors here at Paizo are kind of obsessed with him, and he hadn't really been the focus of a large adventure before but was still a recognizable "Name" villain from D&D's history, like Tiamat or Vecna. Or Dragotha, for that matter...
What is the background of Kyuss, or where can it be found?
All I know is that he was a necromancer with a cult following, and that he created worm filled undead that could spawn other undead.
I'd like to know more. Was there a DRAGON article on him at one time?
Other than the worms in his undead, I don't really see how he fits into the Wind Duke Vs Chaos plot so far in the AoW campaign, although I guess his worms feature in episode 3.
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The Sons of Kyuss appeared in Fiend Folio for 1E. That is early 1980's. The artwork for ther entry was British in origin. Well, it looks like the White Dwarf Magazine art from their Monster Mark or some such articles at the time. Not sure, but IIRC (please correct me if not true) weren't some of the FF entries Brit in origin? Were Sons of Kyuss?
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Not sure, but IIRC (please correct me if not true) weren't some of the FF entries Brit in origin?
FF was put together by TSR UK, and most of the monsters came from White Dwarf's "Fiend Factory" articles.
There was some squabling with Games Workshop over publishing it as they needed to license the WD material from GW. Can't recollect the details too well as I was probably about 4 at the time... :)
That's right! Monster Mark was the grading system of how tough a monster was. Thanks!
Does Anyone info on White Dwarf stuff? I maybe about 20 pre-Warhammer issues, but I do not have easy access to them.
That's right! Monster Mark was the grading system of how tough a monster was. Thanks!
Does Anyone info on White Dwarf stuff? I maybe about 20 pre-Warhammer issues, but I do not have easy access to them.
All I have to say about Games Workshop's involvement with D&D is Slaad and Slaan.
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James,
Any chance that your Hounds of Kyuss from Dragon # 270 page 75 are going to get a 3.5 update and make an appearance, such as in Part XI Into the Wormcrawl Fissure? I only ask as you appear to be writing that part and you initially created the monster. Oh, and the fact they look very evil and as they are created like urlgurstasas they could just keep getting bigger with age, particularly as they eat and "grow" from an eggs inside a host. Hmmm, fully advanced huge hound anyone?
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James,
Any chance that your Hounds of Kyuss from Dragon # 270 page 75 are going to get a 3.5 update and make an appearance, such as in Part XI Into the Wormcrawl Fissure? I only ask as you appear to be writing that part and you initially created the monster. Oh, and the fact they look very evil and as they are created like urlgurstasas they could just keep getting bigger with age, particularly as they eat and "grow" from an eggs inside a host. Hmmm, fully advanced huge hound anyone?
There is indeed a chance the Hounds will return. Not sure when or where... but yup! I've been semi-obsessed with Kyuss for a long time...
Yar. . . they're in the Fiend Folio, me'thinks. I've not the book in mine presence, but I've a notion to believe that this be the case. Yar!
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John Wright: Interesting bits under the article "Denizens of the Wormcrawl Fissure", in issue 276, written by none other than James Jacobs. It also references Hounds of Kyuss in Dragon #270. Montsers listed are the avolakia, riftjumper, nerephtys, ulgurstasta, and ciruja plant.
Cardinal_Malik: Pronounciation is kai-OOOS according to LGHJIII.
