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The Gossamer Plain Trivia Quiz

This quiz is about the first novel in "The Empyrean Odyssey" called "The Gossamer Plain", by Thomas M.Reid. It is set in "The Forgotten Realms" and it is a spin off series from "The War of the Spider Queen". Beware this will contain spoilers.

A multiple-choice quiz by Bill2004. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
Bill2004

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
262,796

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

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Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What race is the first character, Tauran, we meet in the epilogue of the novel? Hint

Cambion

Astral Deva

Solar

Planetar

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Question 2 of 10

2. What is the name of the city the Kaanyr Vhok is seeking to conquer? Hint

Arrabar

Sundabar

Menzoberranzan

Silverymoon

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Question 3 of 10

3. Is Kaanyr Vhok's mother human?

Yes

4. Having sought an alliance with the priests of Bane in Sundabar. Kaanyr Vhok travels to Dragondoom Mountain to seek another alliance with Clan Morueme. What race are the leaders of Castle Doomspire? Hint

Tanarukk

Hobgoblins

Dragons

Orcs

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Question 5 of 10

5. Kaanyr Vhok's consort, Aliisza, is working to subvert Helm Dwarf-Friend's position from within. She has seduced him, in the guise of a human female, and is sowing the seeds of dissent within the city. Which of Vhok's supposed allies is responsible for disrupting this plan by attacking her? Hint

Myshik

Zasian

Lysalis

Rorgak

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Question 6 of 10

6. The Everfire is the source of the power the dwarfs in Sundabar. They use its great heat for their forges. Kaanyr Vhok attacks this cavern to distract and destabilize the dwarfs. While this is part of his plans for conquest, it also serves as a distraction for what other purpose? Hint

To divert the Everfire to flood the Underdark in magma.

To prove to Nahaunglaroth that he is a worthy ally.

To assassinate Zasian for attacking Aliisza.

To allow Kaanyr to use the Everfire as a portal to the elemental plane of fire.

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Question 7 of 10

7. In the elemental realm of fire, who is responsible for slaying the gulgulthydra? Hint

Myshik

Zasian

Kaanyr Vhok

Kurtle

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Question 8 of 10

8. Kaanyr Vhok was given a gift by Nahaunglaroth whilst in Doomspire. He chooses to reveal its use within the elemental realm of fire. It turns out to be a magical shelter. However, one of the four remains outside; who is it? Hint

Kaanyr

Myshik

Zasian

Kurtle

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Question 9 of 10

9. What type of weapon do the Efreeti use when attacking Kaanyr and Zasian? Hint

Falchion

Spear

Trident

Broadsword

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the novel, it appears that Zasian has followed Myshik's example and betrayed Kaanyr. Zasian assumes the form of a storm dragon and attacks Kaanyr and Aliisza. The pair are rescued by Tauran and he reveals that Zasian is in fact a priest of which god? Hint

Kelemvor

Lloth

Bane

Cyric

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What race is the first character, Tauran, we meet in the epilogue of the novel?

Answer: Astral Deva

Tauran is tasked with obtaining the unborn child of a demon. This occurs in the midst of a raging battle between the goodly forces of Tyr, Torm and Ilmater and the forces of evil.

2. What is the name of the city the Kaanyr Vhok is seeking to conquer?

Answer: Sundabar

Kaanyr has an insatiable desire to conquer Sundabar and usurp its leader Helm Dwarf-Friend. He has tried and failed on numerous occasions to achieve this. Now, however, he has a new plan and new allies to finally complete his objective.

3. Is Kaanyr Vhok's mother human?

Answer: No

In fact his mother, Mulvassyss, was a true marilith demon. She was the leader of the Scoured Legion before Kaanyr murdered her and took her place.

Answer: Dragons

Kaanyr has an audience with Nahaunglaroth, one of two brothers who rule Doomspire.
The great dragon agrees to lend aid to Vhok's quest. Nahaunglaroth's nephew, Myshik, is sent to join up with Kaanyr in the Underdark below Sundabar. Myshik is a half-breed, half-dragon and half-hobgoblin.

Answer: Zasian

Zasian and three other assailants bring Aliisza low. She is dealt a mighty blow to the head. When she awakens she finds herself in the presence of Tauran in the House of the Triad, apparently dead.

Answer: To allow Kaanyr to use the Everfire as a portal to the elemental plane of fire.

The attack is used to distract the dwarfs so that Vhok, Zasian and Myshik, who takes the place of Vhok's lieutenant, Lysalis, to journey to the realm of fire. Rorgak is left in charge of the assault by Vhok while he is gone. Lysalis lost her life while helping Kaanyr to fight his way to the Everfire.

7. In the elemental realm of fire, who is responsible for slaying the gulgulthydra?

Answer: Myshik

Kaanyr takes some severe injuries in the battle with the gigantic creature. However, it is Myshik who finally gets close enough to deliver the fatal blow to the body of the multi-headed monster.

Answer: Kurtle

Vhok advises Kurtle that the shelter may not have a suitable environment for him to rest in. The other three spend a relaxing night within the shelter. It turns out to be an extra-dimensional pocket containing a mansion, complete with servants to attend to all their needs.

9. What type of weapon do the Efreeti use when attacking Kaanyr and Zasian?

Answer: Falchion

Hafiz, the leader of the band of efreeti have seized the glass mine that belonged to the azer dwarfs. The king of the dwarfs, Cripakolus, promises to aid Vhok in reaching the City of Brass if he reclaims the mine for the dwarfs.

Answer: Cyric

Vhok and Aliisza awaken to find themselves in the presence of a battered Tauran and Aliisza's son Kael. Aliisza fears that the duo will be put to death by the goodly Tauran; he surprises her by pleading for her help.

Source: Author Bill2004

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