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|type=Megalithic monument<ref name="Willow SB">''[[The Willow Sourcebook]]''</ref> |
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| + | The '''Standing Stones''' were a group of monoliths that predated recorded history and were located in [[the Wilderness]] region of [[Andowyne]]'s [[Western continent]], south-east of the [[Nelwyn Valley]]. |
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| − | The '''Standing Stones''' were a monolithic group of [[druid]] stones located east of the [[Nelwyn Valley]]. Although they were apparently used in [[Sorcery|rituals]] long before the rise and fall of [[Bavmorda]], their original purpose was no longer understood by the time of the [[battle of Nockmaar]].<ref name="Willow SB" /> The stones were inhabited by [[Spirits of the stones|spirits]] whom some individuals prayed to.<ref name="TWG" /> |
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| + | Although some attributed their origin to the [[Elf|Elves]] or the [[Mong Kok]], the Standing Stones were more likely built by the [[Senkadi]] [[druid]]s long before the rise and fall of the [[Demon Queen]] [[Bavmorda]], as were other similar [[Druid stones|megalithic structures]].<ref name="Willow SB" /> |
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| + | The stones, each of which weighed many tons, stood on flat ground far from any river or quarry. Their arrangement was symmetrical around a central altar, but did not seem to hold a clear purpose, since the stones did not predict seasonal changes. While scholars surmised that the Standing Stones may have been used to somehow concentrate [[Sorcery|magical]] energy, no [[Sorcerer|magician]] ever commented.<ref name="Willow SB" /> In the later years of Bavmorda's reign, the stones were inhabited by [[Spirits of the stones|spirits]] whom some individuals prayed to.<ref name="TWG" /> |
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==Behind the scenes== |
==Behind the scenes== |
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| − | The Standing Stones were originally meant to appear in the movie ''[[Willow (film)|Willow]]''. As shown in ''[[Industrial Light & Magic: Into the Digital Realm]]'', they were initially described as an area near |
+ | The Standing Stones were originally meant to appear in the movie ''[[Willow (film)|Willow]]''. As shown in ''[[Industrial Light & Magic: Into the Digital Realm]]'', they were initially described as an area near [[Willow's village]] that served as the departure point for the expedition to the [[Daikini crossroads]].<ref name="ILM book">''[[Industrial Light & Magic: Into the Digital Realm]]''</ref> In the actual movie, however, the departure point did not feature those stones.<ref name="Willow">''[[Willow (film)|Willow]]''</ref> |
==Appearances== |
==Appearances== |
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The Standing Stones were a group of monoliths that predated recorded history and were located in the Wilderness region of Andowyne's Western continent, south-east of the Nelwyn Valley.
Although some attributed their origin to the Elves or the Mong Kok, the Standing Stones were more likely built by the Senkadi druids long before the rise and fall of the Demon Queen Bavmorda, as were other similar megalithic structures.[1]
The stones, each of which weighed many tons, stood on flat ground far from any river or quarry. Their arrangement was symmetrical around a central altar, but did not seem to hold a clear purpose, since the stones did not predict seasonal changes. While scholars surmised that the Standing Stones may have been used to somehow concentrate magical energy, no magician ever commented.[1] In the later years of Bavmorda's reign, the stones were inhabited by spirits whom some individuals prayed to.[2]
Behind the scenes
The Standing Stones were originally meant to appear in the movie Willow. As shown in Industrial Light & Magic: Into the Digital Realm, they were initially described as an area near Willow's village that served as the departure point for the expedition to the Daikini crossroads.[3] In the actual movie, however, the departure point did not feature those stones.[4]
Appearances
- The Willow Game (First appearance)