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Conjure elemental Conjure elemental was a conjuration / summoning spell that allowed a wizard to call and control either an air , earth , fire or water elemental . The type of elemental needed to be fixed during memorization and each required a different material component and a certain amount of the respective element . The spell always carried a certain risk that the conjured elemental would break free . A " protection from evil " provided a defense in that case . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , and the element in question , casting this spell required a small amount of burning incense to conjure an air elemental , of soft clay for an earth elemental , of sulphur and phosphorus for a fire elemental , and water and sand for a water elemental . History . The " conjure elemental " spell was first introduced in the time of Netheril , in 2131 NY ( −1728 DR ) , under the name Tipald ' s conjuration , after the arcanist Tipald . " Conjure elemental " was commonly known and used by the magical community by 1358 DR . Appendix . See also . For the related divine spells :
Uth I King Uth I ( full name Uth Myrmoran ) was a human who constructed Uthtower and became self - proclaimed king of a small port settlement on the Sword Coast North that would later become Myrmoran . Relatives . Uth ' s eldest son was Ornoth Myrmoran . Biography . Uth was a Lord of Tavaray until he was exiled . He moved to a small port settlement nearby and , in 146 DR , he built Uthtower on a rocky hill nearby . He brought a company of Shoon mercenaries with him , and proclaimed himself king , intending to build a great realm from this first settlement . He had brought with him a great deal of personal wealth from Tavaray and used this to pay off anyone who was opposed to him seizing power . He named his new settlement after himself , naming it Myrmoran . Uth began to feel the effects of age around 158 DR , when his eldest son Ornoth Myrmoran began to run the government , and died a decade later in 168 DR .
Crystal orb Crystal Orbs were magical items that could be found in Halruaa . History . The first of these items were believed to be created by the legendary archmage Halruaa himself . These orbs have been around for the entire time that Halruaa has been a country . Many of these orbs were rumored to exist in Halruaa ' s past , but as of 1367 DR Zalathorm Kirkson possessed the only remaining orb . Powers . With this item a user could contact up to 500 other individuals . The user needed only to attune the orb to the desired contact . Zalathorm Kirkson had his orb attuned to every member of the Council of Elders so that a single command word would connect them . The person being contacted could refuse the contact if they desired or were in deep concentration . Additionally , the orb created an image of the speaker , serving as a meeting organizer by only allowing one person to speak at any given time .
Conjure air elemental Conjure air elemental was a divine magic spell that brought a native from the Elemental Plane of Air to assist the caster . The reverse of this spell , dismiss air elemental , sent the summoned creature back home . Realmslore . Normally , this spell was the sole purview of druid s and mystic s , but priests of Akadi , the Queen of Air , and Aerdrie Faenya , the Winged Mother , could also pray for this spell . Effects . When cast , this spell summoned an air elemental to serve the caster . The size of the summoned creature was random , with smaller ones more likely than larger ones , but even the smallest was quite formidable . The elemental regarded the caster as a friend and ally and was willing to do the caster ' s bidding . Unlike the arcane version of this spell , the caster did not have to concentrate to maintain control of the creature and was not at risk of being attacked by it . The spell lasted for over two hours ( even longer for more experienced casters ) or until the air elemental was destroyed , " dismissed " , " dispelled " , or banished with a " holy word " spell , whichever came first . The casting time for this spell was six minutes for druids and ten minutes for priests of Akadi or Aerdrie Faenya . The range at which the elemental could be " conjured " or " dismissed " was 240 ft ( 73 m ) for druids and half that for Akadians and Aerdrians . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell .
Genie ' s Turban The Genie ' s Turban was a group of islands off the coast from Muluk in Zakhara . Description . The " turban " of this group of islands comprised two large islands called the Island of Firethorns and the Island of Gardens , or " al - Hada ' iq " . The " genie ' s face " consisted of three smaller islands on the eastern side of Chaos Bay called The Eyes ( " al - Oyun " ) and The Nose ( " al - Anf " ) of the Marid . Local corsair lore referred to the smaller islets near the Eyes as " the Beauty Marks " . Island of the Firethorns . This island was so named for the abundance of firethorn , or " sea rose " plants that covered the land . Only two settlements were found on the island — a small fishing village called Safe Cove , and the city of Hawa . Island of the Gardens . The Island of Gardens was falsely named in a manner of speaking . Blocked from view by the sea , the arid interior of this island was surrounded by lush , beautiful vegetation . This islands ' villages were located near the coast or along the eastern area of forested elevation called the Comb . Inhabitants . The area of the Genie ' s Turban was entirely peopled with corsairs . Naturally suspicious , they would often test newcomers to see if they were confused by the use of the term for the Beauty Marks islets .
Othovir Othovir was a shopkeeper in Triboar sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . Description . Othovir was a handsome and charismatic male human of Illuskan stock . Personality . Othovir cared greatly about his good name . He became angry if he found out someone was looking into his private life or his past . Abilities . He was skilled leather worker and made his living making harnesses for horses and other domesticated beasts . He was a natural spellcaster , able to cast a few sorcerer spells . He was also proficient with a rapier . Possessions . He was the owner and proprietor of Othovir ' s Harness Shop in Triboar . Activities . Othovir created tack and harnesses out of elk hide that were works of art . His skill was unsurpassed in the Dessarin Valley and his designs prized among the nobles of Waterdeep that kept horses . He hunted and skinned the elk himself , selling the meat and other parts to the Lionshield Coster outpost in town . History . Othovir was a member of the noble Margaster family in Waterdeep but moved to Triboar and dropped his surname when some of his family tried to convert him to worship Asmodeus in secret . Because of his abhorrence for the corruption spreading through his family , he never spoke about his past , his nobility , or his family ties . Appendix . Behind the scenes . Othovir was one of the special NPCs that could be played by the players during the campaign ' s arc in their city .
House Illance House Illance was a noble house of Cormyr based in Suzail . Holdings . Although the family was based in Suzail it had deep roots in Marsember and owned many properties through a complicated web of small companies bearing the names of others . The family owned a palatial home in Marsember known as " Iyrinthorn " , and a summer house at Stag Well . Reputation . The family ' s menfolk were notorious womanizers and were frequent patrons of Mask Dancing clubs . The family was involved in some illicit dealings , and persistent local rumors of ongoing slaving operations using their Marsembian based vessels and warehouses plagued the family . The House was an enemy of the House Cormaeril . History . Some members of the family plotted with Luthax against King Draxius in 629 DR and several unnamed members fought with King Galaghard III against the Witch - Lords in 900 DR . House Illance was among those who fought with Arangor and Azoun II against the dragon Thauglor in 1018 DR . One of its houses in Suzail was destroyed during a red dragon attack in 1018 DR . House Illance slowly lost influence at the Royal Court over generations , and weak family leaders poorly managed and invested the family fortune , but the family was never in ruin . By 1479 DR the family ' s fortunes had improved through deals with the Seven Suns Trading Company .
Strohm IV King Strohm IV was a king of Tethyr . He was famous for winning the Battle of Brinniq Dell . Description . Strohm IV was a great warrior like his father , King Strohm III . Possessions . The king possessed two powerful magical swords known as the " Royal Masque Blades " . Relationships . Strohm IV was the third son of Strohm III . His second nephew was his only heir . Strohm IV was said to have been protected by a platinum dragon . History . Strohm IV was born in the Year of the Jeweled Aerie , 745 DR . He was crowned king in the Year of the Torm Cloak , 769 DR . In 771 DR , King Strohm IV defeated a goblin horde led by chieftain Delgern the Three - Tusked in the Battle of Brinniq Dell . Strohm IV ' s second nephew succeeded him upon his death in 802 DR and reigned as Strohm V . In 1264 DR , Strohm ' s tomb in the Fields of the Dead was among those desecrated by thieves , who stole several royal artifacts , including the " Royal Masque Blades " . One of the blades , the " Lion Blade " , eventually ended up in the hands of Fual yn Senaor al Barasth of Memnon .
Theodo Greataxe Theodo Greataxe was a dwarf and commander of a small group of other dwarves who made a valiant final stand upon Dead Dwarf Bridge . Activities . In order to give Almorel time to prepare against an invasion from Narfell , Theodo and seven other dwarves blocked their passage across Clearflow Bridge . The bodies of the enemy piled high around the brave combatants , but all eventually succumbed to their injuries . In his final moments , Theodo shattered his magical weapon , Greataxeson , upon the bridge , cracking it in the center , before charging the enemy with only the handle of his weapon . All eight of the dwarves who perished upon the bridge returned as undead to stand guard there for all time .
Peasants ' District The Peasants ' District was a district of Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Description . The Peasants ' District was found in the People ' s Quarter and near the center of Huzuz . It was roughly bordered in a triangular pattern by the South District to the south , the Clothiers ' District to the west , and the Central District to the northeast . The Peasants ' District was also bordered by the Enlightened Way to the south , the Farmers ' Road to the west , and the Merchants ' Avenue to the east . The Grand Bazaar abutted the northern tip of the Peasants ' District . Inhabitants . The Peasant ' s District was a mostly residential area , serving as the home for the majority of Huzuz ' s laborers and farmers . This was a relatively peaceful district because there were no grand attractions or wealthy inhabitants with valuable property to steal .
Spellslayer wine Spellslayer wine was an alchemical concoction that temporarily disabled arcane casters ' ability to use magic . It was discovered by an herbalist in Daerlun named Janesse Wyndsur . The potion was discovered accidentally by Janesse while she was experimenting with painkilling potions . The potion was made from wyverns ' blood , oak sap , harpy blood , and the herbs alarvaun , drace and thelmallow flowers . Janesse began selling the potion in 1476 DR . Description . The potion was described as a thick , clear syrup . Effects . Mage s ingesting an undiluted dose of the potion were unable to cast spell s for up to eight hours , although the duration of the effect varied . The potion took effect within several minutes . Some merchants sold diluted potions whose effects wore off sooner . Known Victims . Spellslayer wine was implicated in the deaths of :
Imperishable The Imperishable was an elite mamluk order who dedicated their lives to serving the Brotherhood of the True Flame . Activities . The primary goal of the Imperishable was defending the great fortress of Krak al - Mazhar from all enemies of the Brotherhood . The ranks were filled with slaves purchased as young children and indoctrinated throughout their lives to serve the Brotherhood . Upon reaching an age of retirement , if they survived that long , a mamluk of the Imperishable began training the younger mamluks of the order . Organization . Unique among other mamluk orders who also tattooed their faces , the crimson tattoos of the Imperishable were actually special tattoos of power , granting them useful resistances to fire . Most of the members of the Imperishable dressed in red scale armor and white " aba s " . They wore yellow silk sashes over one shoulder . Base of Operations . The Imperishable were based in the fortress of Krak al - Mazhar located somewhere in the Great Anvil .
Trunalor The Trunalor , or star people , were a tribe of wild elves who lived within the Forest of Amtar in northern Dambrath . History . The star people despised the drow and crinti who dominated the country of Dambrath . Logging excursions into the Forest of Dambrath for prized bluewood often resulted in bloodshed between the wild elves and the loggers of Dambrath . Organization . For 300 years the Trunalor were led by Ferla Treeclimber . Their numbers hovered around 500 wild elves , causing them to chose their battles carefully to avoid unnecessary risk . Raiding parties of Trunalor would not attack an outside group found within the Forest of Amtar if that group had a full - blooded elf with them .
Lorne Starling Lorne Starling was a fighter and an agent of Black Garius during the Shadow War and the older brother of Bevil Starling . History . Lorne was the older brother of Bevil Starling and son of Retta Starling . He was once the undisputed champion of the West Harbor Harvest Brawl for three years and a good friend of Cormick . However , Cormick also wanted to become the Harvest champion . Knowing he had no chance of winning if he took on Lorne head - on , Cormick instead waited and bided his time until Lorne let his guard down and then , with a flurry of blows , knocked Lorne out . After the defeat , Lorne felt that Cormick had cheated him and became more reclusive . After Cormick left the village to enter the Neverwinter City Watch , Lorne also went to the city , joining the Greycloaks army , seeing this as his opportunity to shine . But the war against Luskan left Lorne greatly embittered for the many friends dead and the jealously of his captain . Afterward , Lorne disappeared , and he became a member of the Circle of Blades , a secret Luskan assassination squad . He was recruited by the ambassador Torio Claven and later worked directly under Black Garius . Under Garius ' orders , Lorne served as his agent to Logram Eyegouger of the orc s at Old Owl Well , after Garius had Lorne massacre the village of Ember while disguised as the Kalach - Cha in order to frame them . The Kalach - Cha discovered the truth and invoked a trial by combat ; obviously , Luskan ' s champion was Lorne . After being defeated , Lorne died ( either killed by the Kalach - Cha or by Garius for failing ) and was dismissed by the Luskan authorities as a rogue element .
Djaffar Djaffar is the leader of the Hammers , the Marchion of Mirabar ' s personal defence . He wears a plumed open - faced helmet . On more than one occasion , some mention is made of Djaffar ' s eyeing of Shoudra Stargleam , as if to suggest he has feelings for her , and that these feelings are not returned . Behind the scenes . " Volo ' s Guide to the North " refers to " Djassar " ( p . 153 ) as one of the Hammers , but " The Thousand Orcs " describes " Djaffar " ( p . 53 ) . This is likely to be the same person , so the name from the newer source is given here .
Harpsichord A harpsichord was a large keyboard instrument . Description . Harpsichords were popular in manors and castles alike . They were versatile instruments that could be played by one or two players and could provide a variety of moods , from cheerful to pensive . Harpsichords crafted by a gnomish master from Selgaunt could be special - ordered through " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " . Prices varied depending on materials , so each order was individualized .
Shasphur Shasphur was a dragonborn of Abeir , and the founder of Clan Kepeshkmolik . Description . Shasphur had emerald - green scales . History . Shasphur was a slave of the gold dragon Raurokhymdhar , who lived in the fortress of Raurokh . Shasphur was raised by seven elder slaves : Nazari , Baishiria , Rahishu , Hurashum , Zerath , Ana - Mashhal , and Qinnaz . One day , Shasphur discovered that Raurokhymdhar ' s white dragon servants didn ' t take notice of the cargo they loaded to other dragon realms . Shasphur devised a plan to free the dragonborn slaves using those dragons , but the plan had a flaw : the elder slaves could not endure that kind of journey . The elders encouraged Shasphur to follow his plan nonetheless , and as they sacrificed their lives to mislead Raurokhymdhar , Shasphur and the slaves fled to freedom . Eventually , Shasphur became the patriarch of his own clan , Clan Kepeshkmolik .
Realms of the Arcane Realms of the Arcane , edited by Brian M . Thomsen , is the fifth anthology of stories from the Forgotten Realms . Contents . Prologue . By Wes Nicholson Wishing You Many More . By David Cook A series of letters between the Perfect and Absolute Magister Pavish and his nemesis Grand Conjurer Torreb . Magister Pavish is searching for a magical artifact called the Greenwinter staff . He wishes to use this to rid himself of the people that are in his way , but he is not as clever as he thinks and Grand conjurer Torreb catches up to him before he is able to finish his plot . Secrets of Blood , Spirits of the Sea . By Elaine Cunningham Bread Storm Rising . By Tom Dupree Interlude . By Wes Nicholson When Even Sky Cities Fall . By J . Robert King Josiah is a mage serving in the aerial cavalry of Tith Tilendrothael , a Netherese sky city . He and his unit are attacking Lhaoda , a rival sky city that is approaching Tith hidden in a thunderstorm . During their attack , Lhaoda falls from the sky . Josiah saves an old woman from Lhaoda who claims that the phaerimm trapped their city in the thunderstorm and caused it to fall . When the remains of the cavalry reach Tith , they find that it has also fallen , and the survivors must now make their living on land . The Grotto of Dreams . By Mark Anthony A Narrowed Gaze . By Monte Cook The Whispering Crown . By Ed Greenwood In the year 902 DR the Lord of Dusklake , in what is today Northern Amn , is slain by a dragon . When the ruler of the neighboring Grand Thentor , Rammast , declares war on the small realm of Dusklake , his young sister Aerindel Summertyn in desperation turns to Mystra for help . She is gifted the power of a magical item , the Whispering Crown , to fend off the attack . What she does not know is that with this power comes a test by the goddess herself . Interlude . By Wes Nicholson The Lady and the Shadow . By Philip Athans Alashar is one of many assassins sent against the archwizard Shadow , only she is slightly more successful than most , managing to kill one of the Shadow ' s simulacra before she is magically paralyzed and sent to his demiplane . But before Shadow utters the final incantation that would send her there , she manages to break out of his spell long enough to drag him along with her . Once there , they work together to get back to the Material Plane , and Shadow begins to respect the young assassin , especially once it is revealed that she is being used by his rival archwizard Grenway , against whom they move together . Shadows of the Past . By Brian Thomsen Tertius and the Artifact . By Jeff Grubb Epilogue . By Wes Nicholson
Rarnok Jadronson Rarnok Jadronson was a ogre mercenary in the year 1375 DR . Description . Rarnok was a foot taller than normal ogres ; he always had the hilt of his greataxe covered by the teeth of his past victims . History . Rarnok was the leader of the ogre mercenary company called the Teeth ; in 1375 DR they were recruited by the Zhentarim occupying Shadowdale . They attacked and destroyed the village of Oakwood Knoll with the Skull and Club mercenaries . Later the two mercenaries group argued about the spoils .
Talis Talis was a card game popular in Faerûn , being considered " one of the four universal games " along with draughts , chess , and dice . Description . It involved a deck of 78 cards , including four regular ( " planar " ) suits ( flames , stones , waves , and winds ) and one trump suit of 22 cards , called the major arcana . Major arcana cards included the Sun , Moon , Star , Comet , Throne , Key , and Night cards , among others . Many games could be played with a Talis deck . Common examples included : Decks . Most decks were made of lacquered parchment or paper and stored in a wooden case . A typical set might be purchased for 2 gold piece s , although bargain sets made in Candlekeep could be purchased for as little as three silver piece s from Aurora ' s Emporium . Other Uses . Some inhabitants of Faerûn used Talis decks for non - magical divination purposes . Appendix . Inspiration . A deck of Talis cards is described as similar to a deck of cards .
Atsuko Atsuko was a yakuza in the town of Aru in Wa . Personality . Atsuko was a very paranoid individual . She always questioned people who followed her . Activities . Atsuko was one of the best accomplices of Naga . She was a yakuza collector of medium rank .