He did not use every spell he knew, however, preferring to avoid those from the conjuration school of magic, or any associated with creatures from the lower planes. By that time in history, El had gained knowledge of every spell that was commonly available to most adventuring spellcasters in the Realms. Magic & Psionics Įlminster was rumored to have learned much of his understanding of arcane magic from Arkhon the Old, a mage who died in Waterdeep some five centuries before the Era of Upheaval. Įlminster's areas of expertise as a sage included a robust understanding of magic, familiarity with a wide range monsters, a deep knowledge of history, and comprehensive familiarity with familial genealogy. He was, however, apparently quite skilled with a needle and thread. El was also known to be a poor musician, incapable of writing down music himself, unskilled in arithmetic, and an exceptionally bad horseman. Skills Īccording to Lyra Sunrose, Elminster's singing voice was entirely tone-deaf, despite its rather "nice, smoky baritone" quality. He couldn't help but remember the death of every friend and loved one, along with every tragedy he could not prevent over the thousand-plus years of his life. Regardless of the veracity of his memories, El considered his exceptional memory as something of a curse. It was speculated that some of his remembrances were implanted in his mind by Mystra, to best facilitate his transformation to the instrument of her will that the Realms truly needed. Įlminster's memories may not entirely have been his own, however. He was also blessed with an eidetic memory, that allowed him to recall information from years past in quite an impressive manner. El was exceptionally intelligent-a gift that was bolstered by multiple castings of the wish spell. Abilities īefore he devoted his life to the Mystran faith or began his wizardly studies, the young Elminster possessed the innate ability to heal himself and detect magical auras at will. Sarsauce fowl, a baked fowl dish, was one of Elminster's favorite foods found in the Realms, second only to fire-seared barbfin or smoked salmon. As one of Mystra's Chosen however, Elminster did not actually need to sleep. He was considerate enough to magically mute himself during sleep if it would disturb his friends. One of El's personality quirks was that he snored loudly while sleeping. According to El, mages should further their studies to best understand how to avoid using the arcane power they had their disposal. While El grew up hating magic, especially those that wielded it for their own selfish ends, he garnered a profound appreciation for the Power and the Art during his studies. He truly cherished the wonder and beauty of the natural world. Įlminster extolled the virtues of tolerance, peace, and freedom from oppression. Most often Elminster chose to only reveal the full range of his character to his close friends and companions. El was a natural raconteur and actor, and could take on the role of father figure, a wily trickster, an immoral rake, or any other clichéd role that served his needs at the time, or else on a whim to elicit a reaction from others. At all times he was said to be wholly fearless and entirely forthright with others. Personality ĭepending on the circumstances, Elminster could be as equally serious, fearsome, or arrogant, while just as often demonstrating exceptional charm, cleverness, and good-natured humor. While Elminster was capable of taking on almost any appearance imaginable, even that of a certain beholder he once slew, he often preferred to travel in a less conspicuous manner, often utilizing invisibility and shapechange spells. He preferred to wear plain clothes, like simple black or gray robes. In his later years, the elderly Elminster began to show his age, with his gruff voice and weathered features, but remained alert. El had vibrant blue eyes set under big bushy eyebrows that turned blue-gray later in life. He had a shock of stark black hair in his youth, and maintained a beard through most of his years that eventually went gray in his old age. 10.2.7 Organized Play & Licensed AdventuresĮlminster's most notable feature was his hawk-like nose, which distinguished him since his youth, throughout the years he spent as a woman, and well into manhood.
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