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Poshtli Poshtli was one of the Eagle Knights of Nexal . History . Poshtli was the nephew of Naltecona and one of his wisest advisors . In 1361 DR , Poshtli sensed something was wrong and went in search of answers . After a stop at the House of Tezca , where he received a vision from the Sunstone , he went to Ulatos in time to save Erixitl ' s life from one of the Ancient Ones . He befriended both Erixitl and Halloran and together they decided to work for peace between Nexal and the Golden Legion , which had just arrived from Faerûn . Poshtli went back to Nexal but thanks to the plots of the worshipers of Zaltec , a battle was fought between the legionaries and Nexalan s . Afterward , Naltecona decided to submit to the Legion ' s leader Cordell . When Naltecona was taken hostage by the legionaries , Poshtli was named substitute regent . With the help of Erixitl and Halloran , Poshtli tried to free his uncle , a key player in stopping Zaltec ' s plots , but they failed and so started the Night of Wailing . Poshtli survived and helped lead the column of refugees . He joined Halloran ' s party at Twin Visages and was decisive in killing both Coton and Darien , banishing both Zaltec and Qotal from Maztica . At last he decided to live in the new city of Tukan . As of 1362 DR , Poshtli was the war leader of Tukan .
Eruption Eruption was a powerful conjuration and flame spell that was used by high - ranking members of the Brotherhood of the True Flame in Zakhara . Effects . This spell had two very different effects depending on where it was cast . If cast upon land the spell opened a gate to the Para - Elemental Plane of Magma , immediately filling the area with molten lava . Any creature in the area unable to fly or escape by other means began to sink into the lava , suffering excruciating damage from contact with the molten rock . The area of effect for this spell depended on the skill of the caster , but typically measured hundreds of cubic feet . The lava would remain until successfully dispelled or until it cooled to solid rock after several days . " Eruption " was fully capable of destroying buildings and other structures . If " eruption " was cast in a body of water whose volume was greater than the effective area of the spell , then the spell failed . If the effective spell area was greater then it created a giant cloud of scalding steam the same size as the body of water . The intense heat from the steam harmed all creatures caught within before dissipating after 5 - 10 minutes . Spells such " gust of wind " could also dissipate the steam . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , " eruption " required a valuable jacinth worth at least 1 , 000 gold piece s to cast . The jacinth was crushed during the casting .
Quirish The Quirish were a tribe of nomadic human s living in the Hordelands . Territory . The Quirish lived in the central region of the Hordelands . Their territory bordered the lands of the Oigur , Tuigan , Zamogedi , Fankiang , and Kashghun tribes . Society . They spoke their own language . They were considered rivals of the Fankiang but were strongly allied with the Zamogedi . They sometimes raided the Naican s . History . The Quirish were descended from the same ancestors as the Zamogedi . Their strong blood ties led to a lasting alliance . For many long years , the Fankiang had raided the Quirish , and " vice versa " . The Quirish , being a smaller tribe , were at a disadvantage .
Ito Kiku Ito Kiku was a cursed maiden in Ito - Jo in 1360 DR . History . Ito Kiku was the daughter of Ito Tadahiro who died in the castle ' s burning in 647 DR . Thanks to an " ancient curse " and a krakentua ' s influence , she did not truly die and instead lingered to haunt the castle . She was split into seven bodies , together the second of the seven weapon masters of the castle . Finally , in 1360 DR , an adventuring party hired by Michimori Uemon to recover the Seven Swords fought and destroyed her .
Heidar Qan Heidar Qan was an Amir of the Jann of the Haunted Lands in Zakhara in 1367 DR . History . Heidar Qan was credited with constructing the great fortress of Sarahin within the Haunted Lands . During a hunting trip , he released his prized golden eagle . The eagle settled on a rock , drawing the Amir ' s attention to the tranquil beauty and inherent strength of the site . He commanded his servants to build his fortress upon that very site , later naming it Sarahin , which meant " wolves ' den " . After the construction of his fortress , Heidar stopped paying fealty to the Grand Caliph in Huzuz and disappeared without a trace . As of 1367 DR , Heidar Qan had not been seen for 50 years , causing much unrest among the jann . Rumors & Legends . In reality , the rumors of Heidar ' s illness or death were false . Heidar was captured and held by the Brotherhood of the True Flame and their sinister master , The Bonfire . The motive behind his kidnapping remained unclear .
Dust mephit A dust mephit was a mephit from the Elemental Plane of Air or Quasi - Elemental Plane of Dust . Description . A dust mephit was about four feet ( 120 centimeters ) tall and weighed a couple pounds ( about one kilogram ) . They had rough gray skin , which seemed to produce dust and grit constantly as they moved . Like all mephits , dust mephits were imp ish in appearance and had wispy wings . Personality . Dust mephits typically seemed sorrowful and irritable . Abilities . Dust mephits could heal themselves as long as they were in a dusty , dry environment . They had the ability to breathe a conical cloud of irritating particulates , which could cause burning eyes and itching skin in victims . They also had the innate power to surround themselves with a blurring cloud of dust about once every hour or to call forth a powerful wall of roiling dust once per day . They were immune to the effects of fire or poisons . Combat . When forced to fight , these mephits were exceptionally persistent and would rarely ever retreat , biting and clawing and injuring opponents with their breath . Society . Dust mephits preferred living in places that were arid , such as deserts or old , abandoned buildings .
Uldreiyn Starym Uldreiyn Starym was a male elf and a former archmage of the Starym House of Cormanthyr who attempted to corrupt the raising of the " mythal " in 261 DR . He also slew Aulathar Orbryn in the rebellion . History . Uldreiyn was an Elder of Starym House and a former archmage at the Coronal ' s court . He was also one of the most influential members of his house , using his experience to guide his fellows in difficult times . Like all in his house , Uldreiyn was hotly against the Opening promised by Coronal Eltargrim but knew that direct opposition was futile . When the Lord Speaker of the Starym , Llombaerth Starym , died trying to stop the raising of the " mythal " , Uldreiyn recommended caution and to surrender to the coronal ' s will . But in secret he had other plans , and with his ethereal body Uldreiyn observed the raising of the " mythal " and soon conceived a plan to corrupt it , to cause it to kill all non - pure - blooded elves inside Myth Drannor . To do this , he secretly killed and replaced Aulathar Orbryn in the " mythal " ' s circle . However , Elminster Aumar discovered the imposture and thanks to the timely arrival of Symrustar Auglamyr and the goddess Mystra , El defeated and killed the traitorous archmage .
Blind The Blind was an old beholder who lived in Skullport beneath Waterdeep in the 15th century DR . Personality . As his name implied , he was blind . He claimed to be the " Eye " , the infamous beholder from Skullport ' s past but most considered the claim unlikely since the Eye was known to have died in a fight with a lich known as Avaereene . Relationships . He was too weak to command his own gang but , because he was allied with no gang , the gangs trusted him as an arbitrator of disputes . History . As of 1479 DR , the Blind was looking for a relic known as the " Crown of Horns " .
Smile Smile was a female halfling rogue in Wheloon in 1374 DR . Description . She wore a black hood . Abilities . Smile preferred to snipe at her victims with her bow . Possessions . Smile wielded a " + 1 composite shortbow " and a masterwork rapier , wore studded leather armor , and carried " potion of invisibility " and a " potion of cure light wounds " . History . Smile was the sister of Smote , a rogue and wizard of similar bent . In 1374 DR , Smile and her partner , Londal Fen , were employed by Lady Arthas of the Temple of Mystra . Smile persuaded Smote to attend the temple and participate in the rite of Mystra ' s Sacred Trust there . This ended in Smote being " dominated " by the " Starry Gnosis " and abducted as part of a secret Shar ran plot . Smote later wasn ' t sure if he should take revenge on his sister for this or not . If adventurers investigating the strange behavior of the cleric s of Mystra there attacked the temple , then she would pay the pair 830 gp to ambush them . Smile and Londal would lure the adventurers into an ambush among the waterfront warehouses at 23 Impil Street , or otherwise keep tabs on them to ambush and murder them out of sight . She would even set a net trap against them , but would flee if the fight went against her .
Age of Humanity The Age of Humanity was the period from about −3000 to 1358 DR . Description . This period began with the decline of the elven and dwarven empires and the flourishing and expansion of the human empires . These new , expanding empires included Calimshan , Imaskar , Jhaamdath , Mezro , Mulhorand , Netheril , Narfell , Raumathar , and Unther . Of these human empires , that of Netheril represented the genesis of this epoch . Thanks to the discovery of the " nether scrolls " , they were launched into history . Around −3000 DR , the Archmage Ioulaum raised the first enclave of Netheril , Xinlenal , through his newly fashioned " mythallar " . However , all of these human empires left their indellible mark on the Realms , and the influence of their actions was felt for centuries afterward , as three of these nations - Calimshan , Mulhorand , and Unther - survived past this era , albeit in forms much different than seen in this epoch .
Northwest District The Northwest District was a district of Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . The Northwest District was found in the Clothiers ' Quarter in the western portion of Huzuz . It was the only part of the city that could be considered a slum . Many fish markets could be found here , selling their catches from Al - Sarif River and Suq Bay . Other less - savory trades such as gambling , smuggling , and slave - trading , also occurred here . The Fishers ' Road ran along the northeastern border of the district , separating it from the Merchants ' District and the Grand Bazaar . Most of the eastern border was formed by the Clothiers ' Way . The Clothiers ' District lay to the south of the Northwest District . Inhabitants . Most of the population of this district were commoners , laborers , and petty criminals . The Northwest District was a haven for illicit activities , making the streets unsafe during the night .
Mur ' i bint Fatima Mur ' i bint Fatima was an inhabitant of Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . Mur ' i was responsible for collecting taxes from caravans and merchants passing through the Gate of Wealth . Relationships . New to her post , Mur ' i recognized Farim ' s corrupt ways . Since the mamluk s under Farim ' s command remained loyal to him , there was not much that she could do about it .
Chancil Crystalheart Chancil Crystalheart was a human mage of Memnon in Calimshan in the 1350s DR . Relations . Chancil was a subordinate of Pasha Abon Duum of Manshaka . Furthermore , Duum possessed Chancil ' s actual heart encased in a crystal and kept in his home in Manshaka , while a connecting crystal was embedded in Chancil ' s chest where his heart should be . Thus , he was called " Crystalheart " . With the heart , Duum knew when Chancil acted disloyally and punished him with agony as his heart beat more rapidly , and thus ensured his obedience . Chancil paid a band of thugs and mage apprentices to protect him and keep away those who sought him . Such men were equipped with wands of " telekinesis " . History . In the Year of the Prince , 1357 DR , Chancil and a group of bounty hunters traveled to Waterdeep and the Selûne ' s Smile tavern . Slipping a potion into the drinks , they rendered all the patrons unconscious and kidnapped the cat child . Chancil returned to Memnon , where he kept the cat child prisoner in his house prior to delivering him to Duum . He briefly contemplated keeping the boy and his powers for himself , until , from afar , Duum used his captive heart to torture him into obedience . After following his thugs , Conner , Vajra Valmeyjar , and Salabak spied on Chancil and made a bid to rescue the boy : Conner pretended to have caught Vajra — an escaped slave of Duum — and required Chancil ' s assistance in taking her to Manshaka . Initially , Chancil disbelieved Conner and summoned a cyclops to beat him , but Vajra made no reaction or move to aid him , convincing Chancil of the ruse and so he dispelled the monster . He gave Conner half the reward for Vajra and claimed her , but the escape and rescue attempt failed . Conner and Vajra only just got away , abandoning the cat child , while Salabak slew one of Chancil ' s apprentices . Duum ultimately received the cat child , and Vajra too . Description . Chancil was very tall and slender and wore robes and jewelry . Notably , he had a large octagonal rose - hued gemstone embedded in the center of his chest .
Wondermen The Wondermen were mages who experimented with magic and extraplanar travel . Their crypt was situated beneath Nightshade nightclub in Scornubel . It was said that several members were turned into lich es and that they kept guard of the crypt , hunting down anyone who stole from it . Crypt . The crypt of the Wondermen was said to be full of magical items like dancing " ioun stone " s , gloves , rings , and wands . It also contained a huge crystal sphere with a nishruu inside . The sphere could be moved by a hand control on a nearby pedestal . Legend said that if the nishruu was released , ten it would roam Abeir - Toril and devour all magic , resulting in the brute rule of the goblinkin overcoming everyone else .
Spellshire Spellshire was a minor county of Tethyr ruled by the famous wizard Gamalon Idogyr . Geography . County Spellshire was located north of the Sulduskoon River . It bordered the Forest of Tethir in the west , the country of Amn in the north , and County Valashar of the Golden Marches in the east . It was one of the Crown Lands and was composed primarily of small farming villages . Government . The Court Sage of Tethyr , Count Gamalon Idogyr , ruled over Spellshire in 1370 DR from his home at Shildamere . History . Before the Tethyrian Interregnum , the headship of Spellshire belonged to Gamalon ' s family , and this was restored to him after the civil war . Spellshire suffered the same problems with an influx of monsters from the Forest of Tethir as did its southern neighbor , County Varyth . In addition , its northern border was under contention with Amn in 1370 DR , as the town of Trailstone had defected to join Tethyr .
Bay of Chessenta The Bay of Chessenta was a large bay in the southern Sea of Fallen Stars . It was the preferred means of travel in Chessenta as the Chessentan roads were poorly maintained in the late 15th century DR . Oar - powered Chessentan triremes plied the waters of the often windless bay and there were many small harbors for ships to pull into . In the years after the Spellplague , piracy became a problem and a band of pirates known as the Crimson Sea Maritime Priakos operated in the bay .
Lake Woe Lake Woe was a large lake in the North . Description . The lake was full of ice and covered in a thick mist that drifted down from the massive mountain at its center . Geography . The lake was located south of the Ice Spires South and north of the Ice Mountains . The lake fed the Clear Whirl River . Mount Woe , one of the tallest mountains in northern Faerûn , was at its center .
Ghearufu The Ghearufu was a set of magic items , consisting of a golden - edged mirror on a gold chain that could be hung around the neck and a pair of mismatched gloves , one white and one black . History . Not much was known about the Ghearufu ' s history . The magical items were believed to have been created on the lower plane s millennia before the 14th century DR . The last wielder of the items was the assassin known as Ghost , who had the items in his possession for three centuries . The items were destroyed by the great red dragon Fyrentennimar at the behest of Cadderly Bonaduce . Powers . The magic of the Ghearufu let the wielder switch bodies with their target , transferring their soul and mind to the other ' s body while the victim ' s soul and mind went to the wielder ' s body . The wielder had to have the victim look into the mirror of the set , so they could then establish a psychic link with the victim and take over their body . The magical items transferred with the wielder to the new body .
Aviss Aviss was a once - human woman magically transformed into a bird - like being , who sought the destruction of Waterdeep . History . The lover and partner of Fellandar , Aviss lived in Waterdeep in the mid – 10th century DR . However , the pair came to despise the city and sought its destruction , and turned traitor against it . At some point , they went into the Mere of Dead Men , far to the north of the city . There they met with troll s , survivors of the earlier Trollwars waged against Waterdeep . The trolls believed the traitors could bring them victory in a third , and final , Trollwar , and promised them power over the city . Aviss and Fellandar chose to give up their humanity and swore a bond between them . As the trolls watched on , Aviss and Fellandar entered a certain pool where the fell magic of the Mere transformed them into inhuman creatures of raw and primal power . Empowered , the pair led a new troll army out of the Mere and south toward Waterdeep in the Year of the Thundering Horde , 963 DR . They knew well the city ' s defenses , and Castle Waterdeep had only just begun construction a month before . However , the great mage Ahghairon and a band of wizard s met them and hurled Aviss and Fellandar into a sunless extra - dimensional prison , thwarting the troll ' s attack . For long ages , Aviss and Fellandar struggled against the door of their prison , seeking a mystic nexus point by which they might break out . Such a point was eventually to be found within the Selûne ' s Smile tavern in Waterdeep . One evening on the hottest day of summer in the Year of the Prince , 1357 DR , Vajra Valmeyjar and Timoth Eyesbright arm - wrestled in the Smile . Little did they know that , in the skies above , the constellation s of the Woman Warrior and the Centaur were in alignment , giving power to their contest . This power merged with magic sweltering in the heat , widening the point into a rift and thence a door to the extra - dimensional prison , releasing Aviss and Fellandar at last . Resuming their wish to destroy Waterdeep , they wreaked a path of destruction through the city , killing and maiming folk , destroying buildings , and overturning carts . They were bewildered by the changes to the city , and shocked to realize how long it had been . They were pursued and fought all the way by adventurers Kyriani Agrivar and Onyx the Invincible . Nevertheless , the spell that imprisoned them drew them back toward the Smile , where Vajra and Timoth still arm - wrestled to keep the rift open at Khelben Arunsun ' s urging . Finally , Luna dazzled the pair with moonlight and Khelben used a " telekinesis " spell to hurl the villains back in , last seen begging against it . Personality . Aviss was cruel and merciless , though she loved Fellandar dearly . Description . Aviss was a bird - like woman , with dusky skin , red hair shaped like horns , yellow slitted eyes , long raking talons on her fingers , and a pair of feathered brown wings that allowed her to fly . She wore a gold - hued breastplate , red boots , and a red sash . She spoke in an archaic form .
Malark Springhill Malark Springhill was a monk of the long death and for sometime a servant of Szass Tam . Appearance . Originating from the Moonsea area , Malark is not of Mulan descent but since he moved to Eltabbar he started to shave his head and put on tattoos like a Mulan born . He is compactly built and has a small wine - red birthmark on his chin . He doesn ' t look overly impressive or dangerous until one notices his graceful movements or the cool calculation in his striking green eyes . . Personality . Malark detests the undead , probably because of his attitude towards death . Since his decades with the Monks of the Long Death Malark believes death is a gift ; that all deaths are desirable but some are better than others . He believes that in his duty as assassin , the really good deaths must take a form appropriate to the victim ' s life and come to him in the proper time . Malark believes it to be a duty and highest form of art to arrange such passings as opportunity allows . Combat . Malark ' s weapons of choice are his own hands . At times when more is needed , he also uses his oaken enchanted baton s which he usually wears strapped to his thighs . Their enchantment shows in a blue gleaming flowing down the lengths of polished hardwood . Background . Centuries ago , Malark and his friend won a potion of eternal youth . They had promised to both drink half but Malark cheated his friend and drank it all . When his family and friends died of age , Malark tried living with the longliving races of dwarves and elves . Later they died , too . Malark tried to cling to causes and places until those died , too . He gave his affection for towns until they got sacked and all inhabitants massacred . . . The only constant in his life was . . . death . He came to see death as a gift . When he stumbled across one of the hidden enclaves of the Monks of the Long Death , Malark became a novice and learned all that he could . When the monastery was overrun by paladin s and all the monks living there were slain , Malark managed to escape . He became older than even Thay , having lived during the times when the Red Wizards formed a rebellion against Mulhorand and Thay was errected . And being as old as the lich Szass Tam . History . Originating from Mulmaster , Malark came with Dmitra when she moved to Eltabbar . He headed Dmitra ' s spy network . During the war of the zulkirs , in 1385 DR , Szass Tam revealed to Malark why he killed Druxus Rhym , the lich convinced the spymaster to switch sides and work for him and his greater cause henceforth . From there on Malark spread lies to lead the zulkir ' s armies into devastating traps . When Aoth Fezim found out about it Malark was forced to abandon his position as " loyal " sypmaster of Dmitra Flass .
Elemental transmogrification Elemental transmogrification was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell affected any item with ties to one of the four elements . Example : Items connected to the element of sand included gems , metal , and glass . The base area of effect for this spell was a 10 ft . ( 3 . 1 m ) diameter circle . Casters with more command of magic were able to create much larger circles . This spell transformed items connected to one element into an entirely different element . The new element was chosen by the caster . Elemental mage s and Sorcerers could only select the elements they were devoted to . The effects of this spell were permanent . Items transformed in this manner were transported to the elemental plane of their new element one minute after being transformed . Components . This spell did not require physical components to cast .