Why did Karsus fail?
Karsus failed because his attempt to steal the power of Mystryl, the goddess of magic, caused a catastrophic surge and temporary collapse of the Weave, leading to the immediate downfall of his civilization, Netheril, and his own petrification, as he lacked the divine knowledge to manage such immense power. His failure, known as Karsus's Folly, resulted in all magic failing, grounding Netheril's floating cities and destroying most of them, and it led to Mystryl's sacrifice and eventual rebirth as Mystra, who then established new, stricter rules for magic.What caused Netheril to fall?
To save the weave, Mystryl sacrificed herself and, in the process, broke contact with Karsus. This caused all magic to briefly cease functioning. Without the magic, the floating cities of Netheril could not hold their positions in the skies, and most of them crashed to the ground.How old was Karsus when he died?
Hello lorekeepers! I'm doing some research to run a campaign in old Netheril, but I have a little question about Karsus. How did he survive for so long? He was born in -696 DR and "died" in -339 DR meaning that he lived for 357 years.Why did Karsus try to become a god?
Karsus believed that with the power of a god at his disposal, he could destroy the phaerimm and unite his people.Did Karsus destroy the weave?
folly. He tried to take mystra's godhood which made mystra cease which in turn caused the weave to cease to exist. Because he was using a spell (powered by the weave) to do this task the spell failed and backfired on him because there was no weave for the spell to use.Karsus: The Story of D&D's Momentary God
Did Karsus cause the spellplague?
No, the Spellplague was unique but wasn't the first magical disaster to happen in the Realms: The first was, as mentioned, Karsus's Folly, when he used the only 12th level spell created by mortals to attempt to usurp the power of Mystryl, the first goddess of magic.Is Artemis Entreri immortal?
Artemis EntreriHe did, however, have a complex relationship with the drow Jarlaxle, which led to his accidental immortality. Jarlaxle was manipulated into bonding Artemis with the cursed blade Charon's Claw, with some memory magic ensuring that both the drow and the assassin believed the other had betrayed them.
What level was Karsus?
Famous due to the incidents known as 'Karsus' folly', this was the only level 12 spell and allowed a mortal to steal the powers of a god. My question is, why don't Asmodeus, Vecna, Orcus, or Tiamat etc try to recreate this spell to steal powers from another god?How did Vecna ascend to Godhood?
Vecna became a god through ambition, necromancy, and leveraging forbidden knowledge, ascending from a powerful lich by exploiting cosmic rituals after his physical defeat; his worshippers, the power of secrets, and specific artifacts fueled his journey, allowing him to claim godhood and become the Deity of Secrets and Undead.What happened to Karsus' body?
They talk about his fate in Lords of Darkness. His body became massive from the divine energies that killed him, and he crashed to the earth as a giant red boulder in the Dire Wood, at the base of a high cliff. He's a vestige now, and his soul is bound to the material plane, so you likely can't resurrect him.Does Rudeus become a god?
No, Rudeus Greyrat doesn't technically become a "God" with a formal title like the other Seven Great Powers, but he achieves power on a divine level, becoming the "Mage King" and the "Seventh of the Seven Great Powers" (often called "Quagmire"), wielding immense power, including unofficial god-rank spells, and fighting beings considered gods. He's considered a god-tier magic user due to his feats, like creating continent-leveling magic (unofficially), but his unique magic style and focus on utility over sheer destructive titles keep him from being formally called the "Magic God" or similar.Was Karsus a human?
Karsus was a human mage who attempted to infiltrate the Weave itself through a leyline well and absorb the power of Mystra. In this attempt he quickly learned that the power was too great, never making it out of the well.How powerful is the crown of Karsus?
So in act 3, you find out that the same magic was forged by Karsus, and is part of the karsite weave, and the crown of Karsus, which holds the main power of the karsite weave has the power to make any who wear it and can control the corruption of the crown a god.What race were the Netherese?
The Netherese were an ethnic group of dark-haired, fair-skinned humans that resided in the ancient magocratic nation of Netheril. Many cultures and ethnic groups in Faerûn were either descendants or absorbed into the Netherese people, such as the Shadovar, the Halruaans, the Bedine, and the Illuskans, among others.How did the spellplague happen?
Most Scholars believe that the Spellplague was caused by the death of Mystra, the goddess of Magic, at the hands of the god Cyric with the assistance of the Goddess Shar. For eons, magic had been bound within Mystra's Weave, which contained and controlled how magic worked.Who destroyed Netheril?
Netheril Fell due to Karsus mistake, but it died due to the desert and the loss of wizards. Netheril existed for over 500 years after the fall, but Asram, Anauria and Hlondath were all spared and continued after the fall. But due to the desert, food growing became a real problem.How does 001 turn into Vecna?
However, after he revealed his true nature as a misanthropic, nihilistic, and genocidal psychopath, Eleven overpowered Henry and sent him to the Abyss, where he was gradually disfigured by its abnormal lightning and toxic atmosphere, transforming him into the being known as Vecna.Who invented the lich?
Even stranger, the lich was created by Gygax, someone fascinated with historical religious study. He made the choice that an undead wizard king would keep his soul in something that Jews use for daily prayers.Who is the whispered one in Critical Role?
In the Exandria setting, Vecna is a Betrayer God also known as the Whispered One. He was introduced to this setting in the Dungeons & Dragons web series Critical Role as the main villain in the last arc of the first campaign.Who gets 9th level spells?
Bards, Clerics, Druids, Sorcerers, and Wizards all get one at lvl 17. Warlocks can cast 9th level spells, but don't get spells slots for it (they're weird). This is the only way to get them.Is there a 10th level spell?
The only published 10th (and higher) level spells are from lorebooks that tell of the magic of the Netherese or the Elves of Aryvandaar. They are insane things like a spell that could cut and move a mountain. They were so powerful that they damaged the weave.Is Karsus still alive?
Apparently, Karsus' death is one of the most important parts of BG3's backstory - he is the creator of Gale's orb as well as Absolute's crown. His fall is the main warning in the game that power is dangerous and pride is a terrible trap.How old is Drizzt now?
Drizzt Do'Urden, born in 1297 DR, is around 190-195 years old by the time of the latest Baldur's Gate 3 references (1492 DR), though his exact age fluctuates due to timeline retcons, having started around 40-50 years old in earlier books and gaining centuries due to his drow lifespan. He's a drow elf who can live for centuries, so despite his age in human terms, he's still relatively young for his race.Why does Aphrodite hate Artemis?
Artemis and Aphrodite had a rivalry that was not no secret. Aphrodite hated that Artemis had some people who believed in the virgin goddess who stay single and don't fall in love. So the goddess of love and beauty would target those who follow Artemis and kill or make them fall in love.How does Entreri compare to Drizzt?
The primary difference between himself and Drizzt noticed by Artemis was Drizzt's virtue, specifically Drizzt's caring and concern for his friends. Artemis, by contrast, had a life that could only be considered empty. He had no real friends and no loved ones.
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