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Zal ' therra Baenre Zal ' therra Baenre was a cousin of Triel Baenre and commander of the rearguard of the Army of the Black Spider in 1372 DR . She was the most promising of Triel ' s cousins . Description . She was a foot taller than Triel and was a good 30 pounds heavier . History . Zal ' therra was one of the most promising attendants of Triel . During the Silence of Lolth , when enemy armies marched to Menzoberranzan , Zal ' therra was chosen as one of the commanders of the Army of the Black Spider , put in control of the rearguard . She was the highest - ranking House Baenre member of the army and Triel usually interacted with Zal ' therra instead of the titular commander Mez ' Barris Armgo . In the battle against the armies of Gracklstugh at the Pillars of Woe , the army was betrayed by the plans of Nimor Imphraezl and House Agrach Dyrr sided with the invaders , causing the defeat of the drow . Very disappointed with Zal ' therra for not acknowledging the enemy ' s plan , Triel ordered her to block the enemy ' s path with her troops , gaining time for the majority of the army to retreat . This was considered a suicide mission and Triel commented that if it was Lolth ' s will , Zal ' therra would survive . Appendix . Appearances . War of the Spider Queen :
Mac - Fuirmidh cittern A Mac - Fuirmidh cittern was a masterwork magic cittern and one of the Instruments of the Bards . Description . " Mac - Fuirmidh citterns " were pear - shaped citterns similar to lute s , superior in every way to ordinary citterns . Like other Instruments of the Bards , they could only be used properly by bard s , and could be dangerous if anyone else attempted to play or even carry them . Powers . Bards wielding a " Mac - Fuirmidh cittern " had their charming abilities greatly amplified by their magic . Like all Instruments of the Bards , these citterns had the capability of storing spells . A bard playing a " Mac - Fuirmidh cittern " could invoke the spells " Fly " , " Invisibility " , " Levitate " , " Protection from evil and good " , " Barkskin " , " Cure wounds " and " Fog cloud " each once a day , until the instrument recharged its magic at the next dawn . History . The first " Mac - Fuirmidh citterns " were created by a legendary bard in the Moonshae Isles named Falataer . He used them to test and reward the students of the Mac - Fuirmidh level of his bardic college , which came to be regarded individually as a legendary bard college in its own right . Over time , other bards have copied the original design , while retaining the original name in Falataer ' s honor .
Pellamcopse Woods Pellamcopse Woods , also known simply as Pellamcopse , was a forest located east - northeast of Waterdeep ' s Northgate . After the Spellplague , the woods were nickname " Pellamcorpse " due to their sinister reputation . Description . The forest contained a large number of briar s and was a favorite hunting ground of Tsarra Chaadren . The woods became plaguetouched after the Spellplague and many plaguechanged monsters roamed the woods . Inhabitants . The forest was inhabited by peryton s and buarala ( trees with tentacles and maws ) . The most famous creature in the woods is the Nameless Haunt , a fearsome cat - man created by the merging of the tressym Nameless ( Tsarra ' s familiar ) and the human Raergar ( Tsarra ' s husband ) . The Nameless protected the Pellamcopse from magical intrusion and guarded " Azuredge " until it was retrieved by Meloon Wardragon in 1479 DR
Ring of nine lives A ring of nine lives is an ivory ring with the face of a snarling cat . If the wearer falls unconscious or dies , one of the ring ' s " lives " will be used automatically to cast a " heal " spell on the wearer . Also , if the wearer needs extremely quick reflexes , strong willpower or extreme fortitude , he or she can use one of the " lives " for this purpose . One of these rings is worth around 70 , 000 gold pieces if all " lives " are intact , but usually these rings are found with some of the " lives " used up .
Greenfields ( Unther ) Greenfields or the Green Lands was a region of Unther , and later Tymanther , < ref name = " AotT / Hardcover - p248 " > < / ref > south of the River Alamber and including the River Angol . It was considered the breadbasket of Unther , and later Tymanther , with many productive farms .
Gord Roundshield Gord Roundshield was a dwarf living in Neverwinter in 1480 DR . History . Gord hailed from Citadel Felbarr but at some point he decided to travel to Neverwinter . Here , he helped adventurers new to the city and tried to recruit dwarven adventurers to do some secret missions for their race ' s benefit . Behind the Scenes . Gord was involved in storylines for the dwarf player race .
Kadeln Olothstar Kadeln Olothstar was a male wizard who was one of the most powerful magelord s of Athalantar and was killed by Elminster Aumar . History . Kadeln was a powerful member of the magelords from the start of their power , second only to Neldryn Hawklyn , together with Seldinor Stormcloak . His demise came when Elminster returned to Athalantar and fought the magelord Taraj Hurlymm . Taraj was a close ally of Kadeln and summoned him , but Elminster and his allies killed the two mages .
Pavel Shemov Pavel Shemov was a cleric of Lathander who traveled with Dorn Graybrook , the song dragon Karasendrieth , and the vampiric smoke drake Brimstone during the Year of Rogue Dragons , 1373 DR . He fought against Sammaster and died freeing the " Dracorage mythal " from the lich ' s influence . Equipment . Pavel fought with a mace and divine spells . Relationships . During their shared journey , Pavel and Brimstone often butted heads because of the former ' s distaste and distrust for the latter ' s status as an undead thing .
Alhoon Alhoons were magic - using outcasts from mind flayer societies who had defied the ruling elder brain s to achieve a limited form of lich dom . Only the most powerful mind flayer mages could achieve true lichdom and were known as illithiliches ; however , many in the Realms did not make this distinction . Alhoons combined powerful wizardry and sorcery with their innate skill at psionics to become a new threat to the established order of the Underdark and beyond . Their skin possessed none of the wet , smooth , slimy texture of living illithids , instead appearing dry , wrinkled , and cracked as a result of the powerful magic resistance that had prevented a perfect conversion to lichdom . Alhoons were ignored , feared , and hated by mortal illithids for their rejection of the illithid circle of life , culminating with the physical and psychic merging with an elder brain . Locations . In 1369 DR , alhoons were known to have taken up residence in the abandoned drow city of Telnarquel .
Triceratops A triceratops ( ytepka in the Chultan language ) was a gargantuan , herbivorous , herd dinosaur . Description . These massive dinosaurs had a bony plate on their six - foot - long skull for defense , with two long horns on the top and a shorter horn at the nose . Their bodies extended for about 25 feet ( 7 . 6 kilometers ) , and they weighed around ten tons ( nine metric tons ) . Behavior . Triceratops had especially short tempers for herbivores , and would charge , trample , and skewer any creature invading their territory . When defending their young , they were intelligent enough to form a circle around them , horns facing outwards . Combat . A triceratops could trample creatures smaller than it ; it would gore anything else . Reputation . In Chult , where these dinosaurs were common , there was a secret society , the Triceratops Society , named after them , known for leaving iron triceratops figurines as signs of warning .
Ojy - do Ojy - do was a city in the kingdom of Koryo in Kara - Tur . It was one of the few troublespots of the kingdom around 1357 DR . Geography . Ojy - do lay inland , at the base of the Ziyero Ridge . Government . Around 1357 DR , Ojy - do was nominally ruled by a governor appointed by King Wanang Sun . However , the true rulers of the city were the Bakshi yakuza clan , who were able to manipulate the governor . The Bakshi were headed by So Golin - po and worked only to gouge money from the city . They controlled both the city guard and the criminal underworld . Golin - po was utterly ruthless in dealing with anyone who had the temerity to steal or con in the city , or who tried to shake his grip on power . Many who opposed the Bakshi were killed , and honorable folk had long since fled the city . Description . Ojy - do was a walled city that had fallen into a dilapidated state under the tyranny of the Bakshi . The largest house in the city was the home and fortified compound of Golin - po . Factions . The most powerful faction in Ojy - do was of course the Bakshi clan of yakuza , but the city was also infiltrated with spies serving King Wanang Sun . The Fangs of Night ninja clan were also based in Ojy - do .
Calm emotions Calm emotions was an enchantment spell that attempted to negate strong emotions in a group of creatures . Effects . The creatures affected by this spell in a 20 ft ( 6 m ) radius area were brought to a emotionally neutral state . A group of angered people would be calmed and not considered hostile unless they were attacked or the effect ended and they still felt motivated to fight . The effect would suppress other spells that effected the mind or mood like " fear " or " emotion " , and also abilities like the magic of a bard ' s song or a barbarian s rage . When " calm emotions " ended , the suppressed spells would resurface . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were needed . or a divine focus .
Race The Race was a small tract of water located off the southern edge of the Tethyr Peninsula in West Faerûn . Geography . The sea was named for the frequent sight of ships fleeing the pirate bands that prowled Asavir ' s Channel . Once through the Race , merchant ships came under the protection of the Calimshan navy . History . In 1356 DR , the Companions of the Hall traveled through the Race after escaping the pirate Pinochet ' s fleet and landed in Memnon .
Parlek Lateriff Parlek Lateriff was a sage , sorcerer , and smith in the Mountainside ward of Waterdeep . He made replica and counterfeit jewelry for nobles , who paid him quite handsomely . History . In 1479 DR , Parlek was approached by Renaer Neverember and his companions , who were on the run from the law after making an enemy of Khondar " Ten - Rings " Naomal . Renaer convinced Parlek to let them hide in his house in exchange for " The Annals of Kyrah " , three volumes that Parlek had long sought . A tenday later , Parlek was invited with many others to become a member of the group that Renaer was founding at Roarke House to replace the Moonstars .
Kensei Kensei , sometimes called kensai , were fighter s trained in an ancient school of martial fighting that refined the skills of an individual warrior in their weapon of choice . These fighters , as a result , often became unrivaled amongst all other warriors as the master of their chosen weapon , whatever it may be . In Shou Lung , these fighters were called chujen ( " master " ) . Abilities . Kensei were trained to refine their skills in a particular melee weapon of their choice and were often incredibly disciplined as a result , recovering from would - be failures easily . When wielding their weapon of choice kensei exhibited an uncanny amount of control and finesse , striking deadly accurate blows . However , in spite of this strength of focus kensei could , and sometimes did , choose an alternative weapon , though they lost the benefits of their training until re - accustoming themselves to the new weapon through meditation , rest , and training . The exploit s of a kensei were incredibely deadly , particularly when the kensei used their weapon of choice . " Masterstroke " allowed a kensei to strike with both improved accuracy and doubled lethality , while " weaponsoul dance " allowed the kensei to strike several targets , knocking each prone with deadly force . The kensei ' s control of their weapon even extended to defensive purposes , allowing them to deflect deadly attacks .
Jon Pickens Jon Pickens is a game designer and editor who has worked for TSR , Inc . and Wizards of the Coast . Background . Pickens met Gary Gygax as a teenager in 1968 , and the latter introduced the former to gaming conventions . Education . Pickens received his bachelor ' s degree in English and Economics from in 1976 . Career . After college , Pickens wrote articles for " Dragon " magazine before eventually applying for a job at TSR . He was hired as an editor . During his time with TSR , he contributed to a large number of Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks and assisted many other authors on their research for gaming products .
Shanna Northgate Shanna " Blackbard " Northgate was a woman of the city of Wheloon in Cormyr . She was a minstrel , former smuggler and fence , and later a boat builder and proprietress of The Blackbard boatyard . Activities . Shanna was famous for her sharp - edged singing voice , her talents as a mimic , and her extensive vocabulary . In her time , she worked as a minstrel , ( supposedly ) a thief , a smuggler , a fence , a boatbuilder , and a warehousewoman . At the Blackbard boatyard , she never cut corners on her boats and produced high - quality boats and barges . When renting out storage space , Shanna allowed the area to be used for any purpose , whether for holding captives , casting spell s , conducting experiments , or other illicit activities , despite claiming to have given criminal activities . She asked no questions , ignored what went on , and revealed no secrets , even after magical probing by the authorities . This earned her a significant fortune . History . Shanna was once a minstrel and , according to some , a thief . She later retired and set up The Blackbard business , named for her , in Wheloon by 1358 DR . She also operated as a fence and smuggler . Following " a colorful past " and a number of hot - tempered interviews with Lord Sarp Redbeard and some vigilant War Wizards , Shanna gave up this illicit trade , or so she claimed . She was still running her legitimate business in 1369 DR .
Dhalgrave Dhalgrave was the leader of the malaugrym in 1358 DR . Activities . As Shadowmaster , Dhalgrave had mastery over the Shadowcrown and the Doomstars , two powerful artifact s given by Malaug himself to the leader of his kin . He had always with him his bodyguard Malator . History . In 1357 DR , Dhalgrave noticed the hunt for Shandril Shessair . In 1358 DR , Dhalgrave knew he was dying so he needed to choose a replacement as Shadowmaster Supreme . When Lady Saharel , one of the only two beings besides Dhalgrave who knew how to wield , empower , or destroy the Crown and Stars of Malaug , died defending Elminster Aumar , Dhalgrave ordered a hunt upon Elminster , the other remaining being . He declared the killer of the Old Mage would be the next Shadowmaster Supreme . After it was discovered that the Simbul was hidden among a large malaugrym ' s party that was attacking El , causing the death of most of them , Dhalgrave ordered to close the gate to Toril until decided what do with this new foe . Some time later Dhalgrave disappeared .
Kaylessa Irkell Kaylessa Irkell was the owner of the Swinging Sword tavern in Red Larch during the Elemental Evil crisis . Personality . Kaylessa was the fortyish matriarch of her family and a pleasant , sturdy woman . She was increasingly worried about strange phenomena in Red Larch and brought up her concerns with any likely adventurers who stopped by . Activities . Kaylessa managed the Swinging Sword tavern . History . In 1491 DR , Kaylessa told some adventurers hired to find a diplomatic caravan missing near the city her suspicions about something dark in the village .
Winter Zulth Winter Zulth was a half - elf living in Waterdeep and the regional agent of the Moonstars for non - Faerûn ian locations in the Year of the Tankard , 1370 DR . History . Winter was raised in Waterdeep and worked at the Horizon ' s Sails as a map - maker . He used his position for the Moonstars ' cause by collating maps and logbooks from exotic places like Zakhara , Maztica , and Kara - Tur and producing unique maps that were extremely valuable to explorers and navigators . He could also provide a ship for the Moonstar ' s needs upon request .
Noxious step Noxious step was an ability a skulker of Vhaeraun could learn . Effect . A skulker of Vhaeraun usually tried to avoid notice but when a skulker ' s cover was blown , " noxious step " was the ability to be used . The skulker teleported away through shadows for a short distance and cloaked himself in foul - smelling green gas . Apart from giving a degree of concealment , this gas was poisonous in a selective way : enemies in the gas received physical damage from the gas and when the skulker was more skilled , also suffered a temporary loss of offensive capability .
Alicia Lady Alicia was the head of the Zhentarim wizards at the Citadel of the Raven in the Year of the Tankard , 1370 DR . History . Alicia grew up in Zhentil Keep and soon she joined the Zhentarim . Under the tutelage of Manshoon Alicia was elected to the Council of Lords of Zhentil Keep . She escaped the siege of the Keep by Cyric ' s horde in 1368 DR thanks to Manshoon , and in 1370 DR , after the Manshoon Wars broke out , Fzoul Chembryl appointed her Mage - Protector of the Citadel with equal rank as the military commander Kandar Milinal . Alicia plotted to became the consort of the Great Tyrant of Bane , Fzoul himself . She was also one of the few to maintain a business relationship with Lord Taradril Aumraven in order to control the Anauroch routes and skim much of the profits .
Mazeer Mazeer was a member of the College of Conjuration in the city of Sshamath . History . In 1377 DR , alongside Gilkriz , Mazeer was one of the conjurers sent to help teleport the combined force of Sshamath wizards and priests of Eilistraee to the main temple of Kiaransalee , which they planned to attack . Later , she was the first to arrive at the place where the temple was located but was attacked by an undead . Mazeer slowly lost her mind and unintentionally killed herself .
Ailoth Ailoth was an diviner and an agent of the Red Wizards of Thay for the Sembia and Hillsfar , part of the network of Alzegund . Description . Ailoth was a white - haired magic - user . Personality . Not overly intelligent , Ailoth ' s activities as a spy did not go unnoticed by the governments of Sembia and Hillsfar who were acknowledged to his true work . History . The Red Wizard arrived in the region of Sembia around 1337 DR under Alzegund . After some time Ailoth broke with Alzegund to start a private business , but this was a facade to cover his work as a Thayan spy under his master . In 1357 DR , Ailoth was known as a moneylender and the buyer of thieves goods . In truth , he was gathering information from a network of spies and giving information to his master when he and Alzegund were in the same city .
Tristan Kendrick Tristan Kendrick was a member of the Kendrick family and the prince of Corwell . Description . Tristan was a dashing man with a thick beard and dark brown hair . Possessions . In public , Tristan wore a heavy wool over his leather and dark leather boots . For protection , Tristan carried a large hunting knife . While on a mission to rescue Keren Donnell , he accidentaly found the Sword of Cymrych Hugh hidden in a treasure chamber within a Firbolg stronghold . Keren recognized it for what it was and told Tristan that the weapon had chosen him to be the wielder . Relationships . The halfling Pawldo was a long time friend and sold Tristan his moorhound , Canthus . He married the druid Robyn who was one of his companions during the conflict and they resided in Caer Callidyrr with their daughters ( one of which was Alicia Kendrick ) . History . Tristan was born a prince in 1328 DR to King Bryon Kendrick and his wife . He was instrumental in stopping the evil forces from taking over the ffolk ' s parts of the Moonshae Isles during the conflict known as the Darkwalker War .
Nadlok Bormul Nadlok Bormul was a member of the Shield Council of the Knights of the Shield in 1370 DR . History . Nadlok grew up in Crimmor in Amn but sold all his holdings to the Crytrappers and moved to Athkatla in 1366 DR . There , Nadlok made much money , becoming one of the richer tavern and festhall owners in the city . However , bored by money , he greatly enjoyed his role in the Knights of the Shield and soon rose through the ranks to the Shield Council .
Inflict minor wounds Inflict minor wounds was a necromancy spell that generally evil clerics learned as an orison . It delivered the minimum noticeable amount of damage to a living creature . Effects . This spell function much like " inflict light wounds " , requiring the caster to touch the creature being harmed . This spell could be used to do the minimum amount of healing to undead .
Lendarn Lendarn was an evil wizard who , together with an ogre , led a group of kobold s in attacking the halfling village of Gullykin . Eventually , Gorion ' s Ward chose to help the halflings kill the kobolds and in the end , Gorion ' s Ward defeated Lendarn .
Carrion Fleet The Carrion Fleet was a fleet of ships sailed by fallen pirates in the Sea of Fallen Stars . A legend told that these were pirates who were strung up on their own ships and had returned as undead . The fleet was spotted many times off the coast of Thesk between the River Eth and Cape Dragonfang . Seeing the fleet was considered to be an omen of death in Thesk .
Ubar Ubar , also called the Lost City of Ubar , was a unique city found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate , in 1367 DR . Ubar was the given name of the city in Jannti , the common genie tongue , but the desert giant s referred to the location as Dayya in their own language . Geography . This mystical city was said to rise from the sands of the Genies ' Anvil of the High Desert whenever the genies commanded . Other travelers said it was a permanent fixture of the desert . Description . Ubar was ringed with strong stone walls and iron gates . Eight octagonal - shaped towers provided splendid views of the surrounding terrain . Ubar ' s central market was built around a deep well . All of the buildings in Ubar were large enough to accommodate giant s , prompting the logical conclusion that it was originally constructed by desert giants . Because of the Amir ' s poor health , and lack of leadership to direct routine maintenance , many of the buildings in Ubar were in need of repair . The Amir ' s palace , the Red Tower of Dayya , was located in the center of the city . Mosques to Hajama , Najm , and Haku could be found within Ubar . Activities . Perhaps in an attempt to win back a location that was originally theirs , desert giants raided Ubar frequently . Inhabitants . Ubar was populated by an astonishing 200 , 000 jann , though many of them only visited periodically while wandering the desert . Any janni within the city was not required to answer the call of a sha ' ir . Defenses . Ubar fielded 2 , 000 soldiers to guard the city . Many of these soldiers were camel lancers and archers .
Falwan Underbough Falwan Underbough was a community leader in Cormanthor . History . Falwan was a famous baker in Hillsfar , known among nobility for his " half cakes " until the reintroduction of the First Great Law of Humanity by Torin Nomerthal forced Falwan and his family to escape the city . He took refuge in Cormanthor with many other non - human refugees . In time , they formed a small community and Falwan somehow became their leader and spokesman . During the Rage of Demons , he was afraid of numerous drow arriving on the surface in the area . Personality . Falwan was very proud of his work as a baker and suffered for the loss of his business . He was a friendly individual but experience made him cautious toward armed human s . Relationship . Falwan had good dealings with Elanil Elassidil and the leaders of Elventree .