The Man Who Would Be God: The Tragic Fall of Karsus | D&D Lore

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The complete story of Karsus, the Momentary God—perhaps the most powerful and tragic wizard in D&D history. This is the tale of genius, hubris, and the single spell that ended an empire. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN: • How a 2-year-old cast his first spell and became the youngest arcanist ever • The golden age of Netheril and their floating cities powered by Mythallars • The devastating war with the Phaerimm that turned paradise into wasteland • How Karsus reached level 41 (the highest any wizard has ever achieved) • The creation of Karsus's Avatar—the ONLY 12th-level spell ever made • The 6-second moment Karsus became a god and broke reality • Why Mystryl had to sacrifice herself to save the Weave • The fall of ALL the floating cities and the death of an empire • Karsus's eternal torment and how his spirit exists today • The legacy that changed magic forever (why spells only go to 9th level) • Connections to Baldur's Gate 3 (Gale's story mirrors Karsus!) • The Crown of Karsus and the City of Shade This isn't just a lore video—it's a complete chronicle of one of D&D's greatest cautionary tales. From prodigy to god to eternal suffering, Karsus's story shows what happens when genius meets hubris. SOURCES: All information verified against official D&D sources including: • Netheril: Empire of Magic (TSR) • Powers & Pantheons • Lost Empires of Faerûn • The Grand History of the Realms • Baldur's Gate 3 • Forgotten Realms Wiki Perfect for D&D players, DMs, and anyone who loves deep lore dives into the Forgotten Realms! Support the channel and get more deep lore content like this! #DnD #Karsus #ForgottenRealms #BaldursGate3 #Netheril #DnDLore #TableTopRPG #DnD #KarsusFolly #ForgottenRealms #DnDLore #Netheril #BaldursGate3 #Karsus #DungeonsAndDragons #TabletopRPG #WizardsOfTheCoast #DnD5e #Mystra #MomentaryGod #RPGLore #FantasyLore #DnDHistory #DnDDeepDive #ForgottenRealmsLore #NetherilEmpire #DnDWizard #BG3Lore #DnDMagic #EpicFantasy #DnDStory #GamingLore #DnDCampaign #DnDDM #DungeonMaster #DnDPlayers #DnD2024