Something interesting I noticed — the symbol of the Queen of Air and Darkness is a black diamond. In 2e, 3e, and D&D Next Auril’s symbol was a snowflake on a black diamond. In 4e it was said Auril was the QoAaD. In 5e they’re separate, and Auril’s symbol is *just the snowflake*. An interesting vein to explore for any characters for whom Auril or the QoAaD are important, perhaps – especially if the QoAaD still claims to be Auril to retain worshippers on Toril.
Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but it's an interesting notion. Any thoughts, @TheEdVerse?
— Three French Bens (@CineastBenRowe) February 14, 2020
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The deeds of gods are often mysteries to mortals, especially when overlaid by what priesthoods say (which is often propaganda/misdirection intended to make their deity seem important/vital).
In this case, I’d say this: “The QoAaD still claims to be Auril to…
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…retain worshippers on Toril" is exactly what's happening. And Auril cooperates because it boosts her importance and therefore worship and therefore influence.#Realmslore— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) February 14, 2020
In my game, Auril has staged a coup to oust and replace the QoAaD from the Unseelie Court as retribution for her prior impersonation. In a weird way, Auril now impersonates her… Turnabout is fair play!
But on Wednesday, all of that changes… Now, THAT'S a teaser.
On Wednesday, I shall sip tea late at night and await news. Or a conflagration, followed by Elminster shaking his head as he teleports into my pantry and opens the freezer for an ice cream bar.— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 10, 2020
I haven’t even told you the half of it! My party revived KARSUS (yes, that Karsus), and he is potentially going to use his ultimate spell, Karsus’ Avatar to help the party defeat Auril and reinstate the QoAaD to the Unseelie Court. Livestreamed on Wednesday at 7:30 PM EST. Oh, dear. Bad things always happen whenever anyone revives Karsus.
He's insane, you see. Some of the gods are, too. The rest…aren't.
As for the Queen…well, no, Elminster doesn't want me to share that. He says it's a much better lesson for fools to find out for themselves.— Ed Greenwood (@TheEdVerse) October 10, 2020