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The Temptation of Elminster Trivia Quiz

This quiz is based on the book "The Temptation of Elminster" by Ed Greenwood.

A multiple-choice quiz by Lightningstar. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Lightningstar

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
309,669

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
154

One at a Time - Single Page - Timed Game

Question 1 of 10

1. Which god, goddess, or demi-god does Elminster meet in the ruins of Myth Drannor? Hint

Azuth

Tymora

Mystra

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Question 2 of 10

2. Which group is it revealed that that Elminster had created? Hint

Knights of Myth Drannor

Harpers

Harpells

Knights in Silver

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Question 3 of 10

3. What requirement, besides staying away from the Harpers, must Elminster meet for one year, according to Azuth? Hint

use as much magic as possible

become Magister

do nothing

use as little magic as possible

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Question 4 of 10

4. What name does Elminster adopt to to stay "off the radar" during his year without using magic? Hint

Elminster

Wanlorn

Eldara

Elmara

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Question 5 of 10

5. What god or goddess does Dasumia say that she worships? Hint

Bane

Myrkul

Baal

Talos

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Question 6 of 10

6. In what region did Elminster serve as Court Mage while an apprentice to Dasumia? Hint

Fox Tower

Galadorna

Westgate

Ripplestone

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Question 7 of 10

7. What activity does Elminster engage in while in Ripplestone, that Mystra has asked him to do in many places? Hint

find magical items

leave magical items

teach magic

tell stories

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Question 8 of 10

8. Which god or goddess do the Dreadspells follow? Hint

Bane

Malar

Cyric

Shar

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Question 9 of 10

9. Who left Netherene magic in a wooded area for a future descendant to use later? Hint

Karsus

Saeraeda

Elminster

Daluth

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Question 10 of 10

10. Which was NOT one of the three members of the seven sisters Elminster was helping to raise at the end of the book? Hint

Dove

Laeral

Storm

Alassra

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Which god, goddess, or demi-god does Elminster meet in the ruins of Myth Drannor?

Answer: Azuth

Azuth explained that although Mystra wanted to, she could not be in such close contact with her favorite Chosen. As such, Elminster would have to act on his own, without hearing from her for some time.

2. Which group is it revealed that that Elminster had created?

Answer: Harpers

It is not mentioned exactly when the Harpers were created, but it was a condition set down by Azuth from Mystra that he not have anything directly to do with the Harpers, essentially letting them run free.

3. What requirement, besides staying away from the Harpers, must Elminster meet for one year, according to Azuth?

Answer: use as little magic as possible

Azuth specifically tells Elminster to use as little magic as possible, so that El does not become overly dependent on magic to do every little thing.

4. What name does Elminster adopt to to stay "off the radar" during his year without using magic?

Answer: Wanlorn

Wanlorn was a pretty common name for people who didn't want to be identified, and at the time period in this book, Elminster is not quite so well known as to be identified by sight. However, he didn't want to be followed around by anyone who knew him, or others who might hold a grudge later, so he certainly didn't want to be known by his real name if it could at all be helped.

5. What god or goddess does Dasumia say that she worships?

Answer: Bane

Dasumia was in reality Mystra. During this time, she was giving Elminster another test to see how he would react while serving a master he did not agree with on a moral level.

6. In what region did Elminster serve as Court Mage while an apprentice to Dasumia?

Answer: Galadorna

Dasumia proclaimed herself "ruler" of Galadorna, although she didn't do much as ruler. All day to day affairs were handled by Elminster, including subverting things Dasumia decreed which El saw as wrong or evil.

7. What activity does Elminster engage in while in Ripplestone, that Mystra has asked him to do in many places?

Answer: leave magical items

Mystra has always wanted magic to be available to all so that it could be learned by any who wanted to learn. It has never been her desire that mages be tyrants, as has been seen a number of times.

8. Which god or goddess do the Dreadspells follow?

Answer: Shar

Shar is known as the Mistress of the Night, and is considered the opposite of Selune, the goddess of the moon.

9. Who left Netherene magic in a wooded area for a future descendant to use later?

Answer: Karsus

Karsus was considered to be the most powerful mage of Netheril. Netheril was destroyed when Karsus tried to steal the power of Mystra's predecessor.

10. Which was NOT one of the three members of the seven sisters Elminster was helping to raise at the end of the book?

Answer: Alassra

Alassra, better known as the Symbul or the Witch-Queen of Aglarond, was not among the three Mystra asked to help raise. Eventually, Alassra and Elminster become lovers, though.

Source: Author Lightningstar

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