~The Shardstaff
Intro Movie (In module/cutscene format) for Hugie's NWN2 Project
Note that I'm currently editing the plot, so while this is a cool movie as it is, it's not completely accurate in its depiction of what the actual background of my NWN2 project will actually be. Updated movie coming soon. (6/24/06)
One of Lynncair�s most well-known legends is that of Nabul Gyrazzi, Hazumar Falarim, and the Shardstaff. It is said that Gyrazzi, an archmage and a specialist at the enchantment of artifacts of power, poured his soul into the creation of an item he called the Shardstaff--in the process, he imbued it with power beyond imagination. The Shardstaff was said to be able to call forth lightning from the heavens, conjure blizzards of biting cold, and invoke swarms of meteors to burn one�s foes to cinders--it was Gyrazzi�s greatest creation, and his last.
The story goes that upon completing the Shardstaff, Gyrazzi, weak after his great exertion, collapsed to the floor in exhaustion. It is said that Hazumar Falarim, Gyrazzi�s apprentice at the time, entered his master�s study and murdered Gyrazzi while he was weakened and vulnerable--Hazumar took the Shardstaff, and was never heard from again.
Legend has it that Hazumar lives still, sustained by the powers of the Shardstaff--some say that he resides in the maze-like caves beneath the forbidding Amon-Dur Mountains, while others believe that he lives somewhere inside of the Desert of Ash--some go so far as to hypothesize that Hazumar fled to another plane of existence, where he could pursue his magical studies undisturbed.
One thing is certain; not a single reliable clue, hint or sign has been found that sheds any light on the mystery of what happened to Hazumar or the legendary Shardstaff...Until now.
Any questions or comments should be directed to [email protected] or posted on this page. Hope you enjoy!
Music by the City of Prague's Philharmonic Orchestra; hakpack credits given in hakpack.
Sounds good; I'm hoping to release an updated intro version before August. If you'd like, I can email you when it comes out to save you the constant checking of the Updated list... ;) _________________________ [My (Important) Submissions] [My Website: Link]
Posted by RivikOfFire at on06/30/06
Still can't wait for NWN2 and the Shardstaff to come out. I'll watch the updated one and still will keep anticipating the two! _________________________ [size=3]Look at me. I'm special.[/size]
Posted by Hugie at 2006-06-3011:56:20
@RivikOfFire: Aye, but keep in mind the bold notice in the description; while the Shardstaff will be involved, the actual plot of the module is different from what I made the movie about... (changed my mind, you see)... _________________________ [My (Important) Submissions] [My Website: Link]
Posted by RivikOfFire at on06/30/06
Hugie, you're making me anticipate NWN2 even more now! An adventure for my sorceror to get a staff! _________________________ [size=3]Look at me. I'm special.[/size]
Great intro movie! I look forward to seeing what you create for NWN 2!
Posted by Hugie at 2006-05-2215:24:47
@Gole: Glad you liked it! :) Be on the lookout for the mod itself come NWN2... ;) _________________________ [My (Important) Submissions] [My Website: Link]
Posted by Gole at 2006-05-2215:02:09
Just wanted to comment that i liked your intro. The story was played out well and you did nice work with the staff. thanks for putting this out thier for us to see.
Posted by Hugie at 2006-05-2117:18:53
So yeah, thanks to all who voted. :) Should be HoF come July... :D _________________________ [My (Important) Submissions] [My Website: Link]
Posted by Hugie at 2006-05-1111:06:21
@MasterWinton: YAY!!! 25 VOTES!!! YEEHAH!!! :D :D :D You rock. :) How's the cutscene going, BTW? Email me if you've got any q's... Cheers and thanks again, Hugie
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