As to why Elminster popped up, he's the chosen of Mystra—so the Jesus Christ of D&D. For one specific god, that is. Greenwood then goes on to list a few other christlike expys for different deities.

Because her lore is mostly confined to early editions, many fans may find themselves unfamiliar with the enigmatic Chosen of Mystra. So, who is Alustriel Silverhand? Born Endué Alustriel to the h ...