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Zobeida bint Maneira Zobeida bint Maneira was a sorcerer within the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . Zobeida served as an assistant of the Grand Vizier , Alyana al - Azzazi . She was particular skilled with warding magic .
Cormanthyr : Empire of the Elves Cormanthyr : Empire of the Elves is an Arcane Age sourcebook about the lost elven kingdom of Cormanthyr . It was published in 1998 by TSR after it became a subsidiary of Wizards of the Coast . Written by Steven E . Schend and Kevin Melka , this " AD & D " Second Edition source book contains information on the physiology and mindset of elves ; the history of the elves ; Cormanthyr , Myth Drannor , Semberholme , the Tangled Vale , the Elven Court , and Windsong Tower ; elven magic , including notable elves of the Art such as the Srinshee , mythal s , and magical items ; and more .
Nar - Aidiya Nar - Aidiya , or The Bonfire , was a human flame mage and member of the Brotherhood of the True Flame in Zakhara in 1367 DR . Description . Though he kept his true physical appearance hidden from nearly everyone , including members of the Brotherhood , Nar - Aidiya appeared to be a man in his mid - 40s with piercing black eyes , shining black hair , and a trimmed goatee . He wore a scintillating scarlet " aba of the elements " paired with a white sash and white turban . His turban was pinned in place by a unique magic item called the " Incandescent Eye " . Activities . The Bonfire ruled the Brotherhood of the True Flame with an iron fist . He did not care if he was liked , so long as he was obeyed . Fear and respect were the tools of his trade . Most of his decisions were made from the Molten Throne in the Infernal Hall of Krak al - Mazhar , the secret fortress of the Brotherhood located deep within the Great Anvil of the Haunted Lands . Nar - Aidiya ordered the destruction of desert oases and the execution of all enemies of the Brotherhood . The fortress was rumored to be protected from genie s and other elemental mage s alike . Nar - Aidiya personally instructed promising young flame mages known as the " shig ' harakhi " . In order to keep the fortress secure , he had these students brought to him by magic . Upon completion of their training he placed a " geas " upon them , preventing them from revealing secrets about the Brotherhood , and magically transported them back into Zakharan society . When his duties permitted , Nad - Aidiya enjoyed spending time in the mystical Great Garden . Possessions . The Bonfire had access to a wide variety of magic items , but prized among his possessions was the beautiful but deadly " Incandescent Eye .
Reaver ( ship ) The Reaver was a feared pirate vessel active in Suq Bay along Dihl al - Suq in 1367 DR . The " Reaver " flew a standard of flying crossed cutlass es . Description . This large galleon was filled with 100 corsairs . Armaments consisted of a pair of and a liquid star projector that was capable of fully engulfing a ship in flames . Activities . Captained by a bloodthirsty savage , the " Reaver " struck terror into the hearts of those sailing Suq Bay . Crew . Anwar Tulam captained the " Reaver " . Several wizard s went to sea with him as well .
Flumph Flumphs were mysterious and benevolent creatures that drifted through the Underdark . Description . Flumphs floated by means of an innate anti - gravity field , and moved by using air jets as propulsion . In fact , they were named after the characteristic sound made by these jets . Flumphs also glowed faintly in different colors depending on their mood : Personality . Flumphs were wise and possessed advanced knowledge of philosophy and other subjects . They fed on psionic energy and were therefore more likely to be found near strong sources , such as aboleth , gith , and mind flayer settlements . However , due to their strong telepathic nature , flumphs were very sensitive to evil thoughts and felt the need to share them as quickly as possible with any good - aligned creatures they found , in order to wash these thoughts away . Combat . Normally , a flumph ' s reaction when facing an evil creature was to flee . However , flumphs ' tendrils were acidic and could be used as defensive weapons if necessary . Society . Flumph society was organized in harmonious cooperative groups called " cloisters " , in which all flumphs contributed according to their own skills . They were also known for sometimes recruiting isolated mindwitness es into their communities . Once a mindwitness was taken in service of the flumphs , it would change its world view accordingly and was no longer an evil creature . History . The origin of the flumphs was ultimately a mystery . It was speculated that flumphs were genetically related to grell s or belabra s , due to some physiological similarities such as their hovering and the presence of tentacles . Given the probable genetic ties to the grells , most sages agreed that flumphs originated in a different world and traveled as clandestine passengers in grell spelljammer ships . During the late 1480s DR , flumphs were greatly disturbed by the demon ic madness that permeated the Underdark . Some offered assistance to anyone who opposed the derro cultists under Gracklstugh , while a cloister of flumphs from the Wormwrithings maintained that kindness was the only appropriate response during those evil times .
Paxas Paxas was a member of the Dukars of Myth Nantar in Serôs in 1370 DR . Personality . Paxas was a standoffish and focused individual . Once set nothing could break his concentration , a skill useful to study but no for battle . He however could divined information from the most obscure clues . History . Paxas become one of the first new Dukars of the Order of Kupavi . In 1370 DR , Paxas decided to made a break from his studies and with his companions Dinam and Ka ' ioa ' Tara , were guiding ships attacked by Myth Nantar ' s " mythal " away from the city and toward the Shipwreck Plains . In one of the ships they discovered surface dwellers .
Shadowfell The Shadowfell , sometimes simply called Shadow , was a parallel plane from which necrotic energies and shadow magic stemmed . It existed as sort of a counterpart to the Feywild in the sense that it was a reflection or " echo " of the Prime Material Plane except that it was a bleak , desolate place full of decay and death . History . The Shadowfell was created in 1385 DR when Shar , having successfully arranged Mystra ' s death , bound the energies of the Negative Energy Plane with the Plane of Shadow . Since then , the Shadowfell existed as a center of Shar ' s power as well as a transitory place for dead mortals on their way towards judgment on the Fugue Plane . Inhabitants . Much of the Shadowfell was a twisted reflection of the Prime Material plane and was populated primarily by dead creatures such as ghost s , specter s , and other undead who for whatever reason refused to leave the Shadowfell and continue on to the Fugue Plane . There were however , numerous other inhabitants , such as communities of shadar - kai , Shadovar , and dark one s . Locations . Domains of Dread . In remote corners of the Shadowfell there were demiplane s created by the Dark Powers which served as prisons to trap creatures of extreme evil to serve as sustenance . One such demiplane was the valley of Barovia , ruled by the vampire Strahd von Zarovich , himself a prisoner of the Dark Powers . Passages to Barovia were rumored to exist somewhere in the Misty Forest , based on reports of werewolf attacks and Vistani presence in Daggerford and surrounding areas . Elminster , the Sage of Shadowdale , has shown himself aware of count Strahd and his mist - filled domain , as well as how to journey to - and - from there somewhat freely . Elminster having briefly sent Volothamp Gaddarm to Barovia to explore the valley ( though Volo was initially unaware of the dangers ) .
Nacacia Nacacia was a female half - elf slave in Myth Drannor , in service to the Masked of Cormanthyr in years between c . 238 and 261 . History . Nacacia was a young half - elf in Cormanthyr before the Opening ; she was bought by the Masked . He tutored Nacacia and the human Elminster Aumar in the ways of the Elven High Magic , in order to use them as his instruments . Nacacia appeared to be slain in an attack on the hidden place of Mythanthar but was later revealed to be alive , as was Mythanthar . They helped Elminster to break free from the Masked ' s magic . Later , Nacacia helped to raise the " mythal " .
Piergeiron the Paladinson Piergeiron the Paladinson was the Open Lord of Waterdeep throughout most of the 1300s DR and leader of the Lords ' Alliance . He lived in Piergeiron ' s Palace in Waterdeep . Usually , the identities of the Lords of Waterdeep are concealed from the people , but Piergeiron was one of only four whose identities were known , the others being Ahghairon , Baeron , and Lhestyn . Piergeiron was personally guarded by Madeiron Sunderstone . Appearance . Piergeiron was tall , muscular and handsome with slightly greying hair . Personality . Piergeiron did not speak very often and when he did , he spoke very slowly . This had led to some of those around him nicknaming him " the Thickskull , " although never in his presence . Relatives . Piergerion ' s father Athar , " the Shining Knight , " was famed for slaying the great red wyrm Kistarianth the Red . Decades later , during Halaster ' s Higharvestide , Piergeiron would slay Kistarianth himself when the dragon rose again as a dracolich . Piergeiron was married to Maethiira , but she died in 1344 DR , leaving him with one daughter , Aleena Paladinstar , who left Waterdeep to explore the planes . Background . Piergeiron , after a career in the City Guard , became the Open Lord of Waterdeep in 1314 DR and as of 1374 DR , maintains this position . He was noted as being " well past 50 winters " at the end of 1367 DR but his actual age was unknown .
Grinning Ponies The Grinning Ponies was a band of halfling adventurers who traveled along the Trade Way and beyond . Activities . The Grinning Ponies was a halfling band that traveled along the Trade Way from Memnon to Waterdeep and east and back the length of Elturgard . History . The name of the band came from the halflings ' mounts ( ponies ) and the name of the year 1481 DR , the Year of the Grinning Halfling . In 1481 DR , Spider Topolino ( the reborn Regis ) joined the Grinning Ponies while they were stationed at Boareskyr Bridge . He rode with them until Eleasis of 1483 DR . Members . In 1481 DR , the band had twelve members , including Doregardo ( the leader ) , Showithal Terdidy , and Spider Topolino ( Regis ) .
Lateu ' quor Lateu ' quor , the Forest Communion of the Crescent Moon , was a religious ceremony in which the elven deity Corellon was praised by his followers and his gift of creativity honored . It was held once per lunar month , when the moon was in its quarter phase , a crescent , and softly illuminating the night sky . Followers of the elven deity Corellon gathered in moonlit glades , where they praised their Creator through music , song , and dance and offerings of beautiful artwork . The art was not destroyed ; sometimes it was physically transferred to Arvandor for elves to enjoy in the afterlife , while other times it was used to decorate Corellon ' s temples and shrines for elves to enjoy in life . On rare and special occasions , Corellon himself would play a role , and the very landscape of the glade was reshaped into a work of art , becoming sacred to the god . Other times , his magic would form an item of unearthly beauty , such as a sword , longbow , cloak and boots , a suit of elven mail armor , or a musical instrument . These treasures were then enchanted by senior priests of the faith , and were considered holy relics .
Tuth Tuth was a member of the Shield Council of the Knights of the Shield in 1370 DR . History . Tuth in his early days was an adventurer on the Sword Coast , sacking temples at the bidding of enemy churches . At last , Tuth managed to kill a green dragon and seized its hoard ( although he only poisoned the dragon in its sleep ) . Tuth invested the hoard in business and gained even more money , enough to join the Knights of the Shield . However , he heavily invested in the colony of Fort Flame in Maztica , losing a great deal of money as a result . It was only with the Knights ' support that he avoided bankruptcy . Tuth was invited to join the Shield Council , but for an evil purpose . Hhune and Ghauntz intended to use Tuth as a scapegoat before the council , blaming him for any major and noticeable deeds ordered by the Hidden Lord
Wruz Olg ' lmar Wruz Olg ' lmar was a drow in Gauntlgrym in the Underdark in 1484 DR . History . Wruz was a drow who was captured by a mind flayer sect led by Thlorrog . He was used as a slave and guinea - pig for the illithid ' s experiments until an adventurer sent by Soren Ravaris broke into the laboratory and freed him . Wruz had already become an illithid host , but before he succumbed to death he directed the adventurer to destroy most of the illithid ' s resources .
Damien Damien was the son of Gaspar the Fishmonger in Easthaven within the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale . Description . The young boy dressed in brown clothing . History . In Eleint , 1281 DR , against his father ' s wishes , Damien decided to fish for knucklehead trout on the shores of Lac Dinneshere , but was attacked by a group of goblin s .
Jhyak " Bold Jhyak " was a very old , retired adventurer who owned a bar by the same name in Teshburl in 1370 DR . Jhyak hired a couple mercenaries to tell stories of their battle scars to patrons , which increased his business in an otherwise sea - focused town .
Master ' s Library The Master ' s Library was a temple of Deneir on Iron Dragon Mountain in the Earthfast Mountains between Impiltur and the Vast in north Faerûn . It was the greatest depository of books on Abeir - Toril and the site where the Metatext was pieced together . History . Iron Dragon Mountain was once the lair of the mist dragon Ouranalathra the Mistmaiden , but later became the site of the Master ' s Library . Inhabitants . The Master ' s Library was home to about sixty High Librarian s , the highest ranking and most ancient members of the Deneirrath clergy . In the late 1360s and 1370s DR , they were led by Librarian Supreme Haliduth Orspriir . He and the other High Librarians could read any known written language . The greatest number of truenamer s devoted to Deneir could also be found here . Many of them worked on the Metatext . Defense . The location of both Iron Dragon Mountain and the Master ' s Library was generally unknown . It was supported by the Reading Room , a small stronghold far to the south that most pilgrims visited . For defense of the temple , Haliduth called upon eight mist dragon s that dwelled in neighboring mountains , ranging in age from mature adult to great wyrm . Activities . The Master ' s Library held more books than any other library in the world , including Candlekeep , the Library of Curna , and the biggest libraries of Shou Lung . It included samples of every known written language , even draconic language s . The Metatext , the mythical ideal text sought by Deneir and his faithful , was recorded and pieced together at the Master ' s Library . The most likely fragments of text discovered by Deneir ' s clerics were sent to the Library to be included . It was continually growing but incomplete , and kept by the Librarian Supreme himself . At least once in their lives , every devout follower of Deneir made a pilgrimage to the Master ' s Library , though few got past the Reading Room . A nonliving matter – only " gate " spell allowed notes and texts to be passed between the two , so that copies of texts could be lent to visitors . Appendix . Notes . An unpublished , non - canonical article by George Krashos , titled " Ouranalathra , " the Mistmaiden " " , tells about Ouranalathra and the foundation of the Master ' s Library .
Mark Nelson Mark Nelson is a professor and artist who has illustrated role - playing games and comic books . Education . Nelson received his Master of Arts degree from the . Career . Nelson was employed as a professor at , where he also taught Tom Braxa , another artist known for his Dungeons & Dragons illustrations . Nelson later worked for as a concept artist , before starting his own art studio with his wife Anita . Works . In addition to many other projects , Nelson is known for his illustrations of many Dungeons & Dragons products , including " Dragon " magazine .
Tolodine ' s killing wind Tolodine ' s killing wind was a spell of epic magic . History . This spell , was invented by the Netherese arcanist Tolodine in 1500 NY ( −2359 DR ) , one year before his death , as his crowning achievment . It had the distinction of being the first epic spell developed by the Netherese . It could no longer be cast after Mystra changed the rules governing magic after Karsus ' s Folly in - 339 DR , the Year of Sundered Webs .
Chessan languages The Chessan language group was a part of the Faerûnian language family and included the language of Chessenta . Subgroups . The Chessan group contained two diverse subgroups , the Chessentic group — which included languages spoken around the Sea of Fallen Stars near Chessenta — and Akalaic — including languages spoken in the Shaar , the Shining South , and the Chultan Peninsula . Appendix . Inspiration . Chessan languages are based on real - life languages such as , , and .
Jaguar Guard The Jaguar Guard was a mercenary company based in Tethyr . History . The Jaguar Guard were composed of Jaguar Knights from Kultaka in Maztica . After the Golden Legion conquest , the leaders of Kultaka sent a group to Faerûn to learn more about this new continent . Encouraged by Gar Hollan , a Myratma n merchant , they went to Tethyr to fight as mercenaries for the Council of Myratma . After nearly the entire Council was assassinated by the Four in the rise to power of Yusuf Jhannivvar , more than half of the Guard were also slain . Their leader , Miquiztl Manik , had his warriors join the Loyalist Army of Zaranda Star . After the end of the Reclamation Wars , the Jaguar Guard moved to garrisons around the ancient ruins of Shoonach and help defend Tethyr against that evil place . Organization . Membership . All members were from the Kultakan elite order of Jaguar Knights . Tactics . They usually used guerrilla tactics and , as a wild card , used their ability to change into jaguar s . If they fought in a regular battle , they always offered opponents the option to be taken as prisoners . Contracts . The Jaguar Guard had an exclusive contract with the Council of Myratma in 1358 DR . They charged 50 gold piece s per week for their services .
Piri Piri was a drow wizard from Sshamath . History . Piri was an apprentice in the College of Mages of his city , known for his skill in piecing together arcane texts . He was an acolyte of the skin . In 1377 DR , Q ' arlynd Melarn invited him to his new College of Ancient Arcana . There , Piri unlocked an ancient Ritual of Bonding and bonded himself with a quasit , Glizn . However , Piri tried to betray Q ' arlynd just before the casting of the elven high magic spell that erased Kiaransalee from everyone ' s minds . Q ' arlynd killed him and afterward resurrected him . Q ' arlynd used the kiira of Kraanfhaor ' s Door to remove Piri ' s disloyalty from his mind . In 1379 DR , however , Piri started to act strange , worrying Q ' arlynd . He started a magic duel with his fellow Eldrinn Elpragh . He summoned a deepspawn of the Breeder ' s Guild against Eldrinn before being knocked out . Later Master Q ' arlynd arrived and defeated the monster . Later , Q ' arlynd discovered that the quasit bonded with Piri had manipulated him to kill Eldrinn to remove a possible rival . Q ' arlynd cast a spell to send the demon back to the [ [ Abyss ] , but Piri ' s body also disappeared . Later , it was discovered that Glizn had gained control of Piri ' s body . He was summoned by Streea ' Valsharess [ [ Zolond ] ] , who asked him about Master Q ' arlynd . Appendix . References . [ [ Category : Males ] ] [ [ Category : Drow ] ] [ [ Category : Wizards ] ] [ [ Category : Inhabitants of Sshamath ] ] [ [ Category : Inhabitants of the Middledark ] ] [ [ Category : Inhabitants of the Underdark ] ] [ [ Category : Inhabitants of Faerûn ] ] [ [ Category : Inhabitants of Toril ] ] [ [ Category : Inhabitants ] ]
High Horn Pass High Horn Pass was a pass leading east to west through the Storm Horns mountain range into Cormyr , passing close to the mountain High Horn and to the stronghold of the same name , High Horn . It was frequented by lizardmen who used it to try to pass into Cormyr .
Hunt Trail The Hunt Trail ran through the Vast , connecting the towns of Ylraphon and Kurth . From west to east , it began at Ylraphon , passed the Flooded Forest , ran through the Tavilar and Beluar ' s Hunt and ended at Kurth . On the way , it joined the Pass Trail and the North Road . The minstrel Lieshann , traveling from Tavilar to Kurth , took a wrong turning onto the trail to the Mage ' s Tower , having mistaken it for the Hunt Trail .
Maldwyn Daggerford Maldwyn Daggerford was the duke of Daggerford . Personality . Maldwyn was more interested in being admired and respected than truly ruling his duchy . He was an arrogant man . Activities . Maldwyn enjoyed the luxuries of his role , focusing in being an expert in the finest food and wine . He had never had an adventure and considered it a too dangerous situation . History . In 1485 DR , Maldwyn became infatuated by the courtesan Natyssa and took her as his lover . Thank to Pencheska the pit fiend Baazka managed to possess Maldwyn in order to kill some adventurers and usurp the duke ' s throne but the adventurers defeated them freeing the duke .
Yerrininae Yerrininae was the leader of the drider s in service to the drow House Xorlarrin . History . In Menzoberranzan , Yerrininae served Gromph Baenre , who frequently ordered him to guard Ravel Xorlarrin while the younger drow collected spell components . In 1463 DR , Yerrininae led a group of driders alongside members of House Xorlarrin when they captured Gauntlgrym in preparation for the settlement of Q ' Xorlarrin in 1484 DR . In 1484 DR , when Ambergris was captured , Yerrininae took her mace , " Skullcrusher " . Yerrininae was killed after a battle with Wulfgar . Relationships . Yerrininae ' s consort was Flavvar , who was killed by Dahlia Sin ' felle in 1484 DR .
Dark Disaster The Dark Disaster , or the Killing Storms , was a tragedy in - 10 , 500 DR that totally turned the territory of the elven kingdom of Miyeritar into a barren wasteland . History . In - 11800 DR , the elven nation of Miyeritar was annexed by another elven nation called Aryvandaar and pacified by - 11300 DR . The Dark Disaster struck - 10500 DR and killed many innocents , though a large number of Miyeritar ’ s original inhabitants already left for other places . Culprits . The Killing Storms weren ’ t a natural disaster but an artificial one . There seemed to be two potential culprits . The first theory said that the high mages from Aryvandaar were the culprits . According to it , they assassinated Miyeritar ’ s high mages to drop the nation ’ s defences against the Killing Storms , which they caused for an unspecified reason to destroy their own territory which they have pacified by that time . This theory was popular but , due to lack of evidence , completely unfounded . The second theory said that elven high mages on Miyeritar ' s side accidentally caused the disaster when they broke a taboo and tried to harness corrupt magic for resistance reasons . Effects . The Killing Storms reduced the entire forest and realm into barren wastelands in three months . Four decades of uneasy peace followed .