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Gilded Spur The Gilded Spur was an inn in Amnwater , Amn . Services . The establishment offered gambling facilities aimed at the passing caravan trade , but this made it less popular with locals . Inhabitants . The hostess was Krigar , whose lover was the proprietor , Lord Jhanos Yhliivast . History . As of 1368 DR , it was the largest and the newest inn in Amnwater , owned and operated by the Yhliivast family .
Magusta Magusta was a powerful female malaugrym that was involved in the hunt for Shandril Shessair in 1357 DR . At the end , she managed to get close to the girl posing as her dwarf friend Delg Hammerhand but was killed by Torm of the Knights of Myth Drannor that Elminster had sent to find and stop the malaugrym .
Jabal Turab Jabal Turab , or the Mount of Dust , was a mountain that housed an elemental vortex connecting two elemental plane s . Location . Located 80 miles ( 128 . 8 km ) from the City of Brass , the Mount of Dust belched forth a great plume of white smoke that served as a gateway from the Elemental Plane of Fire to the Elemental Plane of Air . The elemental vortex terminated outside of the Djinni Caliphate . This elemental vortex was used by the efreet to launch invasions on the djinn . The efreet kept it under constant guard to prevent the djinn from attacking .
Knights of Ilmater The Knights of Ilmater were a knightly order of paladin s devoted to Ilmater , the Broken God Description . The order comprised fifty paladins who fought together under a red - and - grey banner bearing a holy symbol of Ilmater . An ultra - heavy cavalry unit , they were an incredibly dangerous force on the battlefield . Activities . The Knights journeyed constantly from battle to battle , always seeking a worthy cause to fight for . They had no bases or homes , choosing to live without this security or comfort , as per their faith . History . Under the leadership of the suicidally brave Korr of Ilmater , in the Year of the Wyvern , 1373 DR , the Knights of Ilmater came to Daggerford ' s side and joined its alliance during the Second Dragonspear War against the forces of Dragonspear Castle .
Garnet ( gem ) Garnet was the generic name for a variety of crystals that had the same properties but came in a wide range of colors . Description . Garnets came in many colors ( see gallery ) but , as of the Year of Wild Magic , 1372 DR , the violet hue was the most valuable while the other varieties and fallen out of favor and were valued in the fancy stone price range . In later years , even the violet hued stones dropped in value . Garnets formed isometric crystals with twelve or twenty four faces , though thirty six or forty eight face versions have been found . They were common across the North and could be found in marble , granite , and other . A typical violet colored specimen once had a base value of 500 gp but eventually joined the red and brownish - green versions at a base value of 100 gp . Powers . If mounted on a weapon and properly enchanted , garnets could double or triple the damage dealing potential of that weapon . The most propitious time of day to begin these weapon enchantments was high morn . Reputation . In some faiths and folklore , garnets were considered the solidified blood of the divine avatars . To the uninitiated , garnets had the reputation of being worthless for magical use . History . In 1479 DR , Renaer Neverember created rings inlaid with garnets to give to all of his friends whom he wished to participate in an organization he created to replace the Moonstars .
Yusuf bin Ayyub Yusuf bin Ayyub was the leader of the Loyalists within the fortress of Sarahin in 1367 DR . Personality . Paranoid that everyone was jealous of his position within Sarahin , Yusuf was accompanied by three werelion bodyguards at all times . His lack of confidence prompted him to be curt with others . Activities . Yusuf made careful plans and preparations to assume power when the Shadow Caliph died . Relationships . It was rumored that Yusuf had become intimate with Jamila al - Zahab , one of his werelion bodyguards . Possessions . Yusuf owned a magical scimitar , a " ring of protection " , and a " ring of invisibility " .
Vekkak Vekkak was an Iulutiun village on the shore of Lake Risuak . Its claim to fame was that its " iquemelum " ( council of elders ) was particularly adept at predicting the weather . Geography . Vekkak was found in Alpuk , northwest of the Lugalpgotak Sea and north of the village of Gotokok .
Drik Hargunen Drik Hargunen was a duergar city in the Underdark region of Faerûn . Geography . The city was built around a natural rock chimney and iron stairways connected the various levels . Inhabitants . The duergar of Drik Hargunen appeared to be more tolerant than many of their kin and allowed some human slavers and traders to live in the city . History . In 1480 DR , the duergar of Drik Hargunen devised a rune magic ritual that infected the dwarven god Moradin ' s River of Gold , his tangible link to Toril , and caused the Stoneplague .
Othea Tor Othea Tor was an isolated mountain far to the north of Faerûn , the physical manifestation of Othea in her death . Description . The ice - covered mountain was only about 200 feet high . It looked like the figure of a plump woman kneeling on the ground and hunched over . Beneath the ice , the crag was brittle and moss - covered . The mountain had been named by the verbeeg Basil . Othea ' s " womb caves " were located far beneath its surface . Geography . Othea Tor was located in the utter north of Faerûn , beyond the Ice Spires North and just south of the Endless Ice Sea . History . When Lanaxis betrayed and poisoned his mother Othea and his siblings , Othea Tor grew brittle . After Voninheim was covered in ice , Hartkiller emerged from the caves beneath the tor , fully grown and ready to restore Ostoria . In 1369 DR , Othea Tor was destroyed by Tavis Burdun using Annam ' s axe Sky Cleaver , so that Othea ' s shadow could not conceal the Bleak Palace and Twilight Vale any longer , allowing he and his companions to confront Lanaxis .
Generic City Guard sergeant ( Waterdeep ) An armar or vigilant was a junior member of the City Guard of Waterdeep , serving as a sergeant . Activities . They typically patrolled the environs of Waterdeep in groups of twelve , with ten privates , one sergeant , and one captain or lieutenant . Possessions . " Circa " 1357 DR , sergeants of the City Guard typically wore yellow scale armor under green cloaks and and carried a shield . Both tabard and shield bore the symbol of Waterdeep , a crescent moon reflected over a bay , surrounded by seven stars . They wielded longsword s , dagger s , and dart s coated with a paralytic poison . On missions outside , they were also armed with bow s . " Circa " 1372 DR , sergeants wore a uniform of polished chainmail covered with a tabard in black cloth with gold trim . They carried a steel heavy shield , and carried a masterwork longsword and club , together with a composite shortbow and 20 arrows . However , depending on their posting , they could also have shortspear s , short sword s , and dagger s . They also possessed two " potion s of cure light wounds " and an " oil of magic weapon " .
Timoshenko Timoshenko , as of 1372 DR , is the Grandfather of Assassins , the leader of the Citadel of Assassins in Damara . He rose to power after Kane defeated the last Grandfather . Backed by the archmage Knellict , Timoshenko surpassed Banak in power , a once mighty priest of Orcus , who was the other candidate for leader of the Citadel . Although Timoshenko is a mighty warrior he is thoughtful , conservative , and takes advice from Knellict often . In recent years , Timoshenko plays the political face of the organization . He lets his lieutenants carry out the dirty work . History . In 1357 DR Timoshenko was the commander of the bandit army when they attacked Bloodstone Village .
Qudra Qudra , or the City of Power , was a major power in the northern reaches of Zakhara . Description . Qudra was a model of duty and organization . It overlooked the Great Sea from the mouth of Al - Faddi River about 300 miles ( 483 km ) northwest of Hiyal . Qudra served as Zakhara ' s bastion against the unenlightened lands outside its borders . The city ' s fortifications were increased over a long history of pirate raids and barbarian incursions . As of 1367 DR , Qudra had the strongest bulwarks in all of Zakhara , presenting a stern gray face to the north . History . Qudra was ruled by mamluk s who were fiercely devoted to the Grand Caliph in Huzuz . It was considered one of the three great cities of Zakhara . This city was noted for its well run and well treated slave market , its mamluks , amor , and trade in northern goods .
Mane A mane was a tanar ' ri demon formed when a chaotic evil soul died and was sent to the Abyss . Manes were considered the " fodder " of the Abyss . Description . Manes were generally three feet tall . They had white eyes and pale , bloated flesh that was often in the process of being eaten by maggots . Combat . Manes fought with their nails and teeth . Abilities . Manes could not speak , but they could understand simple language . Like other tanar ' ri , manes could summon other tanar ' ri . A mane could potentially travel up the food chain of demonic evolutions and become a demon lord , though this was very rare . Ships of chaos were tied together with strands of the spirits of manes . Such ships could also be powered by eating manes . History . Along with other demons , manes roamed the streets of Menzoberranzan in 1485 – 1486 DR .
Jeriah Chronos Jeriah Chronos was born in - 2207 DR in Netheril . He was known to the Netherese as Chronomancer after creating his first time - oriented spell in - 2158 DR . He was a haughty and determined young man who was constantly concerned about appearances . A running joke around the arcanists was that if he ever made a mistake in public , he ' s simply go back in time and correct it . Since time travel didn ' t work like this - a fact known by the other arcanists - such joke merely served to make the spellcaster even more self - conscious . His concern about appearance made him always looking for " potions of longevity " and other aging remedies . Like many archwizards , he considered aging to be a " curse placed on the Netherese by the gods that served to prevent arcanists from discovering the source of the gods ' power and usurping them . " Despite his haughty attitude toward the gods , he did care enough for the nation of Illusk to give his life to the cause . Standing nearly alone before a massive orc assault , Chronos was grievously injured and died eight years later . Had he accepted healing from the gods , he probably would have lived .
Metal domain The Metal domain was a deity domain that granted divine spellcasters metal - related spell powers . They also gained proficiency with a chosen kind of hammer weapon . Deities with the Metal domain . The following deities offered the Metal domain to their cleric s : Dumathoin , Flandal Steelskin , Gond , Grumbar , and Laduguer .
Sokol Keep Sokol Keep was located on Thorn Island near Phlan . Structure . It was an ancient fortress with stone walls charred , grayed , and desolated from dragon fire . In 1480 DR , a beacon was placed on the highest tower to be utilized as a light house . Interior . In the large courtyard of the keep , dragon fire burned and destroyed most of the wooden buildings that lined the courtyard , the only exception was the stone building of the temple of Tyr . The shrine was primarily intact , but the wooden bell tower was in disrepair . The temple was located in the far left corner of the courtyard passed the old wooden gates . In the center of the courtyard was the keep ' s old mess hall , which was an open airy building with tables . The charred stable and blacksmith shop were on the right with a rotting shed and barracks on the immediate left . History . Tyrian Temple . In approximately 1290 DR , construction of the Temple of Tyr on Thorn Island was finished ; however , it was never used by anyone other than the cleric s who built it . Shortly after completion , a flight of the dragon s burned and destroyed the keep in 1306 DR . Brother Ferran Martinez was the high cleric at this time and ruling priest of the sacred order , he and his clerics died later of starvation . Pool of Radiance . In 1340 DR , the keep was reported to be inhabited by monsters . Shal Bal of Cormyr , Tarl Desanea , and Ren o ' the Blade determined the primary presence at the keep was in fact the undead souls of many clerics of Tyr , tormented to remain at the keep to protect their temple and a valuable artifact , the Holy Scale . The heroes encountered giant frog s , kobold s , goblin s , and orc s during their search of the keep , but Tarl was drawn to the undead clerics and warrior s of Tyr . They needed help to ease their sorrows , and assist them in finding eternal rest . Monument of the Ancients . Around 1480 DR , the keep was the headquarters of the merchant family House Sokol .
Carpet of diving Carpets of diving were cursed magic item s that originated in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . A " carpet of diving " measured 5 ft . wide by 7 ft . long ( 1 . 5 m by 2 . 1 m ) and could carry three people . Powers . These carpets behaved just like other " carpets of flying " , assuming they never flew higher than 200 ft . ( 60 m ) above the ground . At an altitude of 200 ft . or higher , the carpet stalled and then dove straight for the ground . Any riders unable to fly or slow their descent by other means usually died upon impact with the ground .
Savengriff Savengriff ( pronounced SAY - ven - griff ) was an apprentice wizard of Khelben Arunsun before he helped to refound the Covenant . Description . Savengriff was described as a gaunt man with pale skin and an unremarkable face . He possessed dark brown hair , a beard , and hazel eyes . Personality . Savengriff was loyal to Khelben and was always prepared to be attacked . History . Savengriff was regarded as the weakest member of the Company of Crazed Venturers but he was personally recruited by Khelben to be a member of that band in the hopes of grooming him for the Harpers . At one point , he and fellow Venturer Tzarrakyn were both killed in a fight with a beholder . Savengriff ' s body was left in the beholder ' s lair but Khelben used a necklace he had gifted to him to discover the body ' s location , then led a sortie into the lair with Durnan , Mirt , Kitten , Piergeiron , Shalar Simgulphin , and several of Khelben ' s mage apprentices to retrieve it , killing the beholder as well . Khelben asked some cleric allies to bring Savengriff back from the dead , which earned him Savengriff ' s loyalty . Savengriff became Khelben ' s apprentice and a member of the Harpers under Khelben ' s sponsorship . As a Harper agent , he was wide - ranging in his duties , traveling all over the North on Harper business . Savengriff eventually started wandering the planes where he met Grimwald and Prespur , formerly of the Covenant . He discussed with them the reformation of that organization and in 1372 DR , he returned to Waterdeep and set their plans into motion , based out of his room at the Inn of the Dripping Dagger . Although he still had friends in the Harpers and Moonstars , he ceased working for either . Instead , he began the process of recruiting wizards to join his resurgent Covenant . Savengriff and his wife Aleena Paladinstar were prolific writers . In 1479 DR , Renaer Neverember possessed their entire collection of their mundane works , which included the following books by Savengriff : Possessions . Savengriff was the creator of around a dozen " staves of banishment " . Although he made gifts of ten of them to fellow Harpers , he kept one for himself and was rumored to have hidden one away somewhere . Relationships . Savengriff married Aleena Paladinstar .
Chill The Chill was a military band of goblinoid s and others , led by Ardenor Crush ( a reincarnation in a hobgoblin body ) and formed from the survivors of the Second Battle of Urml . Its base was Chill Tower in the Lurkwood and its symbol , worn on the upper arm , was a fist surrounded by a white nimbus . Its members headed into the North to slay the adventurers who had killed Ardenor . The organization was opposed to the Bloodaxes and the Blue Sigil , and although not well - received by the orc s in the region , they were sometimes hired by them . The group charged 500 gold pieces per week . Divisions . Each of the divisions is led by a lieutenant of the division ' s race .
Jhaamdathan language Jhaamdathan was the language of the old Jhaamdath an Empire . Jhaamdathan was also known as " Old Chondathan " , and as this name suggests , it was the direct precursor of the Chondathan language . The original " Common " tongue , Thorass ( " Old Common " ) , came about as a mixture of Jhaamdathan and Alzhedo , and thus , Jhaamdathan was a progenitor of modern Common as well . Jhaamdathan ' s progenitors included Jotun , the language of giants .
Kim Mohan Kim Mohan is an author , editor , and game designer who has worked for TSR , Inc . and Wizards of the Coast . He was a long - time editor of " Dragon " magazine . Career . Mohan began his career as a newspaper journalist before he came to work for TSR , where he became an editor for " Dragon " magazine , a role that lasted for ten years . He also worked on several Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks , including authoring the " Wilderness Survival Guide " . He was one of the lead editors for the 3 edition . Mohan retired from Wizards of the Coast in 2013 .
Keltar Keltar , one of the oldest cities in Faerûn , was located in Calimshan and was famous for being the site of the House of the Broken God . Geography and Layout . Keltar was located at the eastern edge of the Calim Desert along the deepest point of the Calim River . The majority of the city was on the west side of the river , but the cattle processing centers were on the east side . It was one of the smaller cities of Calimshan — a town by usual Calishite standards — and contained eight sabban s composed of 24 drudach s . Unlike with other Calishite cities , Keltar ' s sabbans were named after the eight points of the compass . The city contained a massive to divert the waters of the Calim River and boasted many canals flowing through its easternmost sabbans . In Northeast Sabban , these canals turned waterwheels to power mills and also giant fans , which were designed to blow the smell of cattle pens , slaughterhouses , and away . In other areas of the city , they were used for fishing and swimming or for travel in . The House of the Broken God ( see below ) encompassed the entire Northwest Sabban . Outside of Keltar , the Calim River provided relatively fertile farmland for crops , and the surrounding shanate was dominated by herds . Government . In 1370 DR , Keltar was ruled by Sultan Duncan el Ashnarti , and he had held his position of power there for at least a dozen years . Because he was married to a woman from el Ahimar crime family , who were in turn subservient to the syl - pasha , he controlled the underworld in Keltar as well . Despite his strong grip on the city , he was a wise ruler , and Keltar was for the most part a peaceful city . The surrounding shanate was controlled by Ynamalik Uras el Ihak . Since he was good friends with Sultan Ashnarti , he was not a political threat to the latter ' s power . Because it contained more cattle than people , Keltar did not have a high reputation among Calishites and was therefore the least political of all Calimshan ' s cities . Trade . All kinds of livestock were traded , herded , slaughtered , and packed here , including cattle , camels , buffalo , and other exotic herd animals . Keltar was also well known for its leather trade , especially its fine saddles , most notably those manufactured by Tenassar Saddleworks . Keltar ' s slave trade focused primarily on goblinoid s . Most of these slaves were exported to Calimport or Thay . Because the city was so cattle - driven , it did not cater to adventurers . History . Keltar was as old as Calimport , making it older even than Waterdeep . It was founded sometime after - 7800 DR by the great genie Calim and became part of the Calim Caliphates . Throughout its history , the city was destroyed and rebuilt many times : Notable Inhabitants . In 1370 DR , figures of influence in Keltar included :
Kozah ' s Needle Kozah ' s Needle was a retractable magic staff that could turn into a triple bar with chains ( a dire threshing flail ) . It was the primary weapon used by Dahlia Sin ' felle , one of many users of the staff and seemingly the most proficient . Kozah ' s Needle built up an electric charge as it was used , and it could unleash electricity , even channeling it through an opponent ' s metal weapon . In addition , if Dahlia charged the staff enough , it could burn a hole into an opponent and lay them low with a large blast of lightning .
Draconis Draconis was a brown dragon and the son of Abazigal . Curiously enough , Draconis seemed to be a brown dragon even though Abazigal was a blue . Like Abazigal , Draconis was a dragon capable of taking humanoid form . In fact , his alternative form was more fully human . He was a powerful mage and unarmed fighter and , as a dragon , used the troublesome technique of turning invisible in combat . He was killed by adventurers , who took his severed head in order to pass into Abazigal ' s lair .
Undetectable alignment Undetectable alignment was an abjuration spell that shielded the subject ' s alignment from detection . It was also the name of the reverse of the divination spell know alignment . Effects . This spell could be cast on a creature or an object within close range . This spell rendered the subject ' s alignment hidden and unknowable from all methods of divination for one day . When cast in reverse , the " know alignment " spell was a divination that allowed the caster to examine the aura of a person or object and get a reading on the alignment of the target . Creatures and objects with intelligence or a will had a chance to resist this spell , but if that failed , the caster could learn the non - neutral alignments ( lawful " vs . " chaotic , good " vs . " evil ) in one minute of quiet concentration . If the caster was able to remain still and concentrate for a full two minutes , then even the subtler alignments could be completely determined . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell .
High Horn ( hold ) High Horn was a huge Cormyte military stronghold at the top of High Horn mountain in the Storm Horns , at an elevation of around 1000 ft ( 305 m ) . In the Year of the Shield , 1367 DR , it was led by Lord Commander Thursk Dembarron and was garrisoned by approximately a hundred archers and three hundred other soldiers . In the winter , it was home to half of the entire army of Cormyr . The stronghold was often home to War Wizards as well . As of that year , it had never come under serious siege or attack . The stronghold guarded the road to the west through High Horn Pass in order to prevent potential invaders from passing the Storm Horns . There were royal gem mines in this area also . Although High Horn contained guest facilities , they were quite basic . The Lord Commander Thursk Dembarron kept the atmosphere disciplined at all times . History . The fortification was the first to be built in the Storm Horns , and dwarves emigrating from Anauria were hired to carry out the necessary excavations .
Nesterin Deirr Nesterin Deirr was a star elf bard in the 1370s DR in Sildëyuir . History . In 1374 DR , Nesterin found House Aerilpe abandoned and infested by nilshai . He tried to return but during the voyage was attacked by two nilshai but was saved by a timely meeting with Jorin Kell Harthan and Araevin Teshurr ' s party . He offered them hospitality inside the House Deirr palace . Later he joined Araevin ' s party in their search of the Gatekeeper crystal . . He was greatly injured inside the Waymeet fighting Malkizid and his yugoloth servants in order to gain time for Araevin to use the Gatekeeper .