A worthy subject for this amount of work. You put a lot into this. I was hanging on every word. Thanks brother. I can see why you remembered this story. Yes the young prince tried to right an evil of his doing. I loved the story. A noble sacrifice for a treacherous deed. Good to know Dragons and Elves are human too.
The hours definitely add up, but I know this was my calling when I go into full production mode and look up at the clock and see 10 hours has passed and its feels like 3... Work that you love has a tendency to become less like "work" :) Thank you for all the kind words, I REALLY do appreciate them and so does the alogrithm!
I just got home from work and saw this posted and literally fist pumped the air. You literally make my world a better place. I love this channel so much! Still want my next Nine Hells video and hoping for a shout out for being such a good and patient lad!
Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing in order to do what’s right. The prince needed a genuine reaction from his friend to keep the red dragon convinced of its victory.
I think Durothil was just a child (in mind) who was tainted by pride and ambition. In the end he was still able to claim his ambition while also redeeming himself. Great story and very inspirational.
I like the complexity that he committed both evil and noble acts, perhaps not realizing how truly heinous his prior actions were until he had time to reflect back in the tranquil times after achieving his goals. I would have done the same as Moonflower, and just let his final and more noble sacrifice remain as what most would know. ~_~
Thanks for the video! As someone who has never and probably never will read any of the novels or old adventures, I enjoy listening to your videos covering these stories. I’m sure the novel goes into more detail on it, but that must have been some lie he told Silvery Wings when she asked, “what happened to my parents?”. “Oh no worries, I just had them killed and abducted you, but don’t worry, I like super love and respect you. Oh btw, can I put this saddle on your back?”
Absolutely love this channel! Your hard work and dedication in your research shows and is appreciated......wish all the lore creators were as dedicated! ❤❤❤
Durathil longed to reclaim his birthright. He knew he had to do something impossible in order to regain his peoples respect. The fact that he and Silverwing where so close when the time came might mean he had a change of heart, or more likely that this was exactly how he had envisioned it from the start. He gave Moonflower the knowledge to train dragons, knowing it was the only way for his people to defeat them. Then he the prince they had rejected ridd them of the greatest dragon his people knew of. Giving his life as the first dragonrider inspiring his people for generations to come. He might have lost his crown in Faeraun but he certainly died and entered Arvandor as a king.
Great part of the Realms history. This makes me want to reread the War of the Lance from Dragon Lance Wonder if the Durothil line made it to Krynn. Thanks for the hard work in making these awesome vids.
According to Ed Greenwood, the books are all cannon unless he specifically says they are not, according to the agreement he made when he sold the rights to TSR, whether Wizards of the Coast likes it or not. Thats what he said in his own youtube channel, which I highly recommend everyone check out.
no hero or a villain He was just a leader.. sometimes a leader has to make some hard and complex choices... well i didn't know about this story.. im playing Dark Urge in Baldurs Gate 3 in he is a elf blonde and red eyes!(BhaalSpawn red eyes) and now he know abou his past his using mind flayers powers to stop Bhaal and do some good eyes turned black with white hair.. he did some bad things to prevent something worse! because he was alone He couldn't lose his few allies too! my point is our Nameless King had no one! Lost everything! and then came back to find out there is no more room for him he wanted his ppl to know he is still useful! but why didn't he just gave up the dragon life to Ghaunadaur!? Life for a life! if he didn't want to kill the Dragon he could've used his life again..
The video is well done. But this story/plot completely fell apart just before the start of the time skip. There's no real reason for the things that happen. Or if a reason is provided directly/indirectly it ultimately has zero bearing on the characters' actions or what transpires. I haven't read the original... so I don't know if its a failing of the original text or of the retelling. Additionally, the things that just get entirely skipped over with no explaination are really distracting, personally. Kind of unfortunate as it was a great set up.
This is the canonical story, I can take no credit for its creation or payoff ending. Generally speaking (especially when covering the history of the forgotten realms) I would not create any homebrew unless I REALLY called it out beforehand (and still probably would not, saving homebrew for other volumes). For the record, I know exactly what you are talking about, and while I would need to review the video again, I "thought" I called out a few of the head scratchers I personally had. In any event, thanks for the watch and comment!
I understand the controversy and try to be as open as I can about it when asked. I chose to pay a premium for a commerical license with the hope that someday soon a portion of that - expensive - fee will go to the artists. I do not get any "free" art and contrary to what many people think, I spend a great deal of time creating and refining the art, it is a lot of work. The technology is not going away, so I have chose to embrace it. That said, I understand and respect your position. Thanks for your feedback... I take all sincere critiques seriously.
A worthy subject for this amount of work. You put a lot into this. I was hanging on every word. Thanks brother. I can see why you remembered this story.
Yes the young prince tried to right an evil of his doing. I loved the story. A noble sacrifice for a treacherous deed.
Good to know Dragons and Elves are human too.
The hours definitely add up, but I know this was my calling when I go into full production mode and look up at the clock and see 10 hours has passed and its feels like 3...
Work that you love has a tendency to become less like "work" :)
Thank you for all the kind words, I REALLY do appreciate them and so does the alogrithm!
Durathil is the poster child of a D&D player who plays once a month and forgets what happened last month every time 😅
Definitely evil, though, since the final sacrifice was probably just a botched series of rolls
I tend to lean in that direction myself... great comment, thank you.
I just got home from work and saw this posted and literally fist pumped the air.
You literally make my world a better place. I love this channel so much!
Still want my next Nine Hells video and hoping for a shout out for being such a good and patient lad!
Sometimes you have to do the wrong thing in order to do what’s right. The prince needed a genuine reaction from his friend to keep the red dragon convinced of its victory.
I think Durothil was just a child (in mind) who was tainted by pride and ambition. In the end he was still able to claim his ambition while also redeeming himself. Great story and very inspirational.
I like the complexity that he committed both evil and noble acts, perhaps not realizing how truly heinous his prior actions were until he had time to reflect back in the tranquil times after achieving his goals.
I would have done the same as Moonflower, and just let his final and more noble sacrifice remain as what most would know.
~_~
Thanks for the video! As someone who has never and probably never will read any of the novels or old adventures, I enjoy listening to your videos covering these stories. I’m sure the novel goes into more detail on it, but that must have been some lie he told Silvery Wings when she asked, “what happened to my parents?”. “Oh no worries, I just had them killed and abducted you, but don’t worry, I like super love and respect you. Oh btw, can I put this saddle on your back?”
HAHA I love this... made my chuckle out loud. :)
@@RichesandLiches Lol, I’m glad it was worth some laughs 👍🏻☺️
"I'm bad, and that's good, I will never be good and that's not bad, there's no one I'd rather be then me" Durathil before his death...probably
Yes please more expanded lore like this
Will do, thank you for taking the time to watch and comment!
Thoroughly enjoyed this volume. I was enthralled with each chapter. Thanks so much for producing these videos.
Absolutely love this channel! Your hard work and dedication in your research shows and is appreciated......wish all the lore creators were as dedicated! ❤❤❤
Thanks for another great video I can listen to before sleep!
My pleasure, thanks for taking the time to watch and comment!
Wonderful story.... Plus I really like the new art style, it is much more subtle and grounded, splendid work ❤
Kind words indeed... thank you so much! /bow
Just binged the prior volumes great timing 😅
Hope you enjoy!
I love this series so much!! Great work
Durathil longed to reclaim his birthright. He knew he had to do something impossible in order to regain his peoples respect. The fact that he and Silverwing where so close when the time came might mean he had a change of heart, or more likely that this was exactly how he had envisioned it from the start. He gave Moonflower the knowledge to train dragons, knowing it was the only way for his people to defeat them. Then he the prince they had rejected ridd them of the greatest dragon his people knew of. Giving his life as the first dragonrider inspiring his people for generations to come. He might have lost his crown in Faeraun but he certainly died and entered Arvandor as a king.
Great format paired with captivating lore.
Well done, Rich!
Thank you for taking the time to comment!
congrats! You have enough videos to have a youtube mix!
Absolutely fantastic! The amount of time you put into it shows, keep up the great work! I am already pumped for the next video.
I like the expanded lore
Who does your artwork?? Absolutely amazing. Loving the vids brutha
This was fun to hear.
Oh boy..
D&D also has a Nemeless King then...
Great part of the Realms history. This makes me want to reread the War of the Lance from Dragon Lance Wonder if the Durothil line made it to Krynn. Thanks for the hard work in making these awesome vids.
Thank YOU for taking the time to acknowledge my work, I am thankful for such a wonderful audience.
According to Ed Greenwood, the books are all cannon unless he specifically says they are not, according to the agreement he made when he sold the rights to TSR, whether Wizards of the Coast likes it or not. Thats what he said in his own youtube channel, which I highly recommend everyone check out.
Another fantastic wonder. Once again I tip my hat.🎉
Thank you mister "I know my Lythari Elves" :)
Amazing! Thank you
You are most welcome!
Awesome 😎👍
Duracell sounds like a jerk, you're not being too harsh. His ultimate (flawed) sacrifice is noteworthy, but, well, flawed
no hero or a villain
He was just a leader..
sometimes a leader has to make
some hard and complex choices...
well i didn't know about this story..
im playing Dark Urge in Baldurs Gate 3
in he is a elf blonde and red eyes!(BhaalSpawn red eyes)
and now he know
abou his past his using mind flayers powers
to stop Bhaal and do some good
eyes turned black with white hair..
he did some bad things
to prevent something worse!
because he was alone
He couldn't lose his few allies too!
my point is
our Nameless King had no one!
Lost everything!
and then came back to find out
there is no more room for him
he wanted his ppl to know
he is still useful!
but why didn't he
just gave up the dragon life to Ghaunadaur!?
Life for a life!
if he didn't want to kill the Dragon
he could've used his life again..
All I want in this world is volume 6 of the grand history. The aboleth video was fine but give us the rest of the grand histories man 😭😭
Volume 6 Crown Wars spans 18 millennia (includes first flowering) and I expect it to be ready in 48-72 hours!
Thanks for the comments!
The video is well done. But this story/plot completely fell apart just before the start of the time skip. There's no real reason for the things that happen. Or if a reason is provided directly/indirectly it ultimately has zero bearing on the characters' actions or what transpires. I haven't read the original... so I don't know if its a failing of the original text or of the retelling. Additionally, the things that just get entirely skipped over with no explaination are really distracting, personally.
Kind of unfortunate as it was a great set up.
This is the canonical story, I can take no credit for its creation or payoff ending.
Generally speaking (especially when covering the history of the forgotten realms) I would not create any homebrew unless I REALLY called it out beforehand (and still probably would not, saving homebrew for other volumes).
For the record, I know exactly what you are talking about, and while I would need to review the video again, I "thought" I called out a few of the head scratchers I personally had.
In any event, thanks for the watch and comment!
Loving this
Ask Ed Greenwood and see if he answers
Where do you get the art?
The use of ai art on this channel really turns me off even If the content seems interesting
I understand the controversy and try to be as open as I can about it when asked. I chose to pay a premium for a commerical license with the hope that someday soon a portion of that - expensive - fee will go to the artists.
I do not get any "free" art and contrary to what many people think, I spend a great deal of time creating and refining the art, it is a lot of work. The technology is not going away, so I have chose to embrace it. That said, I understand and respect your position.
Thanks for your feedback... I take all sincere critiques seriously.