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Vankila Slab The Vankila Slab is prison in the sky . Built by a joint effort of the Houses of Amn , it had been constructed on a barren mote , a massive slab of earth floating above Murandinn . The ogres who were charged with running the prison were given enough gold and slave labor to construct four sky - scraping round towers connected by raised walkways . Without anything except the sky to offer perspective , the towers looked taller than they were . Originally , the Vankila Slab housed spellcasters who had defied Amn ' s ban on using magic or members of well - connected families who had fallen out of favor with Amn ' s ruling houses . But within ten years of building the prison , the political sensibilities in Amn shifted , and the Vankila Slab fell into the hands of a single faction that had its fingers deep in the murky politics of both Amn and Tethyr . Soon the prison became a mercenary operation that took the most dangerous criminals off the hands of the law and political prisoners off anyone who would pay . The wardens of the Vankila Slab discovered that the floating mote under their prison was filled with gemstones , and with an endless supply of free labor at their disposal they began to unearth the unexpected riches . From then on , the prisoners spent their days mining the gems with hand tools , spoons or their bloody fingernails . After a few years the gems were mostly mined out , but the overseers didn ' t want idle prisoners , so they kept them digging . On average , a prisoner came across a gem once a month , which earned them a hunk of meat with their gruel and little else but an early death from constant work in the scorching open ground known as the turf . High above The Vankila Slab hangs another mote known only as the Sky Tomb . Home to mages and warlocks that practice a particular field of theory that will interest the wardens of the Slab for future prisoner use . The Sky Tomb is also home to the mage The Practitioner whose experiments are legendary . The Vankila slab is also home to some of the more notorious namely Amhar , Scourge of Tethyr , and Mencelas the Reaper .
Antivermin barrier Antivermin barrier was an abjuration spell that warded a large area against small , non - magical creatures . Effects . This spell created a protected area and prevented entry by all manner of small vermin , i . e . , insects and spiders , snakes , rodents , worms , etc . The spell also worked on giant varieties of these pests , but only the very weakest ones . Creatures inside the area when the spell was cast were oblivious , but would be prevented from entering the area if they left and tried to come back . The spell lasted at least an hour and more experienced priests received more hours . There was some confusion about how big an area could be warded by this spell ( see Notes ) . Components . In addition to the verbal and somatic components , " antivermin barrier " required the caster ' s holy symbol and the whisker of a rodent to cast .
Talamic Talamic was a bard of the 1360s DR . Talamic sang at the Griffin ' s Claw in the city of Procampur in the Vast in the Year of the Helm , 1362 DR . One of Talamic ' s songs was the " Lay of the Purple Dragons " .
Kensidan Kensidan was the son of Rethnor , the leader of Ship Rethnor and one of the five High Captains of the city of Luskan . History . Kensidan came to prominence in 1377 DR when Captain Deudermont tried to free Luskan from the rule of the High Captains and the Arcane Brotherhood . Kensidan , a very scheming individual , convinced his father that at first they should make no move against Deudermont in fighting against the Host Tower . Later , when Deudermont had won and was elected governor , Kensidan made an agreement with Bregan D ' aerthe for assistance , and his father fomented the fury of the people against the governor for a famine that plagued the city . Finally , Rethnor died , probably helped along by Kensidan . Kensidan started a open revolt that took control of Luskan and Kensidan himself killed Deudermont . Thus Luskan became , as Kensidan had always wanted , a true free port where it was possible buy all kind of tools , including slaves and drugs . Possessions . The nickname of Kensidan originated with the " Cloak of the Crow " , a magical cape that could polymorph a man into a giant crow .
Janessar The Janessar were a group of warriors and priests throughout Calimshan , all worshiping The Triad of Torm , Tyr , and Ilmater , who opposed the slave trade and protected travelers from bandits . Organization . The Janessar were active in loose collections of small groups of between four and twelve . These groups always included skilled warriors and riders — fighters , priests , and crusaders . The Janessar included a good number of escaped slaves who continued the cause that freed them . Because they did not gather together in large numbers outside of their enclaves , their total numbers were hard to estimate . Janessar enclaves were controlled by a captain or lord who was often a cleric of one of the members of the Triad . In 1370 DR , the Janessar as a whole were led by three elderly priests who no longer rode nor fought , each worshiping a different member of the Triad : These three men remained hidden in the Tower of the Three in the Khanall enclave . Activities . In general , the Janessar sought for the betterment of the common folk of Calimshan . This most often involved the rescuing of travelers from bandits and the freeing or protection of slaves . Under threat of violence , they would often ride into Calishite plantations and demand that owners better treat their slaves , and they would attack slave caravans , freeing those held captive . Tactics . As many of the Janessar were trained warriors , they used sound military tactics . This , together with the use of memory - altering magic , prevented their hideouts from being discovered by their enemies . Enclaves . The Janessar maintained many military bases in the Marching Mountains . The three largest strongholds were Faeressar , Khanall , and Rutawwa . They also had hideouts in a secret cavern complex northeast of Almraiven in the Alimirs and in Suldolphor , Memnon , and Yhep . Each enclave was a self - sufficient and defended military stronghold . Relationships . Naturally , the syl - pasha and his government hated the Janessar and sought to destroy them , seeking aid from the government of Tethyr in the matter , but the queen of Tethyr refused to actively work against the group . Within Tethyr , the Janessar had ties with the Triad temple Barakmordin and the leaders of the border forts Agis , Tufenk , and Calim and the Iltakar Garrison . History . The order was founded in the Year of the Yellow Rose ( 1242 DR ) .
Omlarandin Mountains The Omlarandin Mountains were a mountain range in Tethyr and Erlkazar , known for its richness in omlar gem s , which had a variety of magical uses . Etymology . The name " omlarandin " is a corruption of Dwarvish " olaramorndin " , which means " magical peaks " . Geography . The Omlarandin Mountains were a cluster of lightly forested mountains located in the highlands in the east of Tethyr . They were the smallest grouping of mountains that were part of the greater Iltkazar Range and — with only a few exceptions — were little higher than the foothills around them . The Omlarandins were most famous for being the only known source of omlar gems in Faerûn , though only a few were ever discovered in a given century . One notable rock formation in the mountains was called Orators ' Crag , due to its strange acoustics . Anyone whispering from the small outcropping in the cliff could be heard within the tiny valley below . The crag overlooked the upper waters of the Idolflow river . The Levast River also had its headwaters in the northern reaches of the mountains . Inhabitants . The Omlarandins were the most populated mountains in Tethyr after the fall of Iltkazar . Mountain giant s and alaghi can be found there . Bleucorundum , the " Sapphire Sentinel " , a very old male sapphire dragon , guarded over the Sleeping Legion of the Knights of the Crescent Moon , in a secret location in the heart of the mountains . Monsters . As late as 1372 DR , the mountains were inhabited by wyvern s and displacer beast s . The latter were dubbed " Omlarcats " , and in 1370 DR it was said that there were more displacer beasts in the Omlarandins than anywhere else in Faerûn . Though they caused problems with the shepherds of Saradush by stealing from their herds , the Omlarcats were only dangerous during their mating season , which fell in autumn each year , and the following spring when their young were born . Trails & Byways . The trail from Saradush to Tibold passed through the mountains and was known as Borthun ' s Walk , after the famous dwarven explorer Borthun the Walker . The trail was generally considered safe ; however , in the 1370s , wyverns nesting north of the trail began causing problems . By 1370 DR , the Twisted Rune had placed a magical gate in the area to allow for instantaneous movement to other locations .
Nalos Nalos of Pumanath was the triton centurion of the sixth squad of Abydos and a member of the Nantarn Council . Personality . Initially during the Twelfth Serôs War , Nalos was skeptical about his mission and his position but , by 1370 DR , he had come to appreciated the shallow waters . His only concern was his brother ' s situation after the latter ' s acquisition of " Claw of Xynakt " ; however his contacts among the dukar s reassured Nalos . Activities . Monthly Nalos reported to his emperor via hippocampus courier on the progress of the Council .
Short sword A short sword , also known as a shortsword , is a light , piercing melee weapon . Description . In essence , this weapon is a smaller version of the longsword but longer than a dagger or dirk , having many of the same parts including a generally double - edged blade , cross - guard , grip , and pommel . The blade is typically from 12 to 20 in ( 30 to 50 cm ) long with a sharp point . An average short sword costs 10 gp and weighs 2 lb ( 0 . 9 kg ) . First edition D & D defined the short sword as " all pointed cutting & thrusting weapons with blade length between 15 in ( 38 cm ) and 24 in ( 61 cm ) . " Weaponology . Short swords are standard issue to many different types of soldiers . Archers favor this weapon for use when the combat range narrows to a point such that their bows are no longer effective . Many warrior s , including fighter s , barbarian s , paladin s , and ranger s carry these as a secondary weapon for use in the off - hand . Smaller races will often use short swords as their primary weapon . Light and maneuverable , yet able to provide many different types of attacks , it is arguably the most common weapon on the battlefield . The versatile short sword requires training to use effectively and is therefore classified as a martial weapon . It is light enough to be used with finesse but its smaller size means it deals less damage than a heavier blade . Because it is a light blade , it makes a good choice for the off - hand in two - weapon fighting styles . Realmslore . These blades are common throughout all parts of Toril , including but not limited to Faerûn , Kara - Tur , and Zakhara . As usual , depending upon what part of Toril you ' re standing in , they are known by different colloquial names . In Faerûn in addition to being known as a short sword you may also hear the terms " gladius " or " warsword " . In the eastern lands of Kara - Tur , they can be found by the names of wakizashi or the exotic butterfly sword . Finally , in the areas of Zakhara they may be referred to as " falcata " or " bast " .
Fear Fear was a necromancy spell that caused subjects to flee . Effect . An invisible cone of terror caused living creatures to become panicked . They suffered a morale penalty , and they fled from the caster . A panicked creature had a 50 % chance to drop what it ’ s holding , chose its path randomly , and fled any other dangers that confronted it . If cornered , a panicked creature cowered . Material component . Either the heart of a hen or a white feather .
Star diopside Star diopside was the form of , a durable gemstone . Description . Diopside was a hard , durable gemstone that was usually found in unattractive colors , such as very dark green or brown . Occasionally , mountain - and streambed - pebbles would yield crystals of lighter shades of green that produced attractive semi - precious stones ( see dioptase ) . The most prized specimens of diopside exhibited four - or six - ray stars when cut and polished . A typical specimen had a base value of 100 gp . Powers . Star diopside had a very specific and unusual property of flashing repeatedly whenever it was within 10 ft ( 3 m ) of illusion / phantasm magic . It was thus in demand for decorating entryways to courtrooms , temples , and homes of the well - to - do .
Quthnorak Quthnorak was a male mind flayer sorcerer who laired in Vournoth ' s Mire . Personality . Contemplative and inquisitive , especially concerning the Weave , Quthnorak was willing to collaborate with even non - illithids when it came to arcane matters . He enjoyed reclining in a pool of briny fluid to relax . Abilities . Like most mind flayers , Quthnorak had an affinity for psionics and could readily control the minds of others . Despite this , Quthnorak had an abiding interest and talent for the arcane art . He developed his innate powers as a sorcerer to the point that he could cast spells such as " haste " and " alter self " . Possessions . Quthnorak wore a " ring of protection + 2 " and wrapped himself in a " cloak of charisma + 2 " Relationships . A cordial rivalry was established between Quthnorak and the beholder , Sekrr . Both of them had taken up residence in Vournoth ' s Mire and besides working on occasional magic al projects or defending the mire against intruders , they rarely interacted . History . By 1372 DR , Quthnorak had made Vournoth ' s Mire his home along with a beholder called Sekrr . Though they usually left each other to their own devices , on occasion they would work together on some project or to defend their joint lair . During the Silence of Lolth in 1372 DR , after the nearby city of Maerimydra was destroyed by the forces of Kurgoth Hellspawn , Quthnorak created a device to experiment with the Weave disruption that emanated from the Undying Temple .
Leilon Leilon was a small mining town that served as a convenient resting place for weary travelers on the High Road between Neverwinter and Waterdeep . Politics . The town was a member in good standing with the Lords ' Alliance , thanks to the efforts of its leader Lord Pelindar Filmarya . Trade . Trade via sea was dangerous , as the nearby shore was a shallow mudflat and the method used to transfer cargo from ships at sea to the land was very risky ( consisting of a series of magically reinforced barges that were poled out to meet the boats , whereupon cargo was transferred via rickety cranes that were impossible to use in high winds ) . Instead of relying on this form of trade , most of Leilon ' s imports came via caravan out of Waterdeep . Defense . The Leilon military , known as the Lances of Leilon , was composed of as many as 200 soldiers . In times of need , citizens were incorporated into the militia . Rumors and Legends . Despite the high quality of law and order in the town , there had long been rumors of both the Cult of the Dragon and the Zhentarim operating within the town ' s walls .
Naupau Naupau was a small city in Sossal . Description . Located north of the Great Glacier , along the coast of the Yal Tengri , Naupau was the only known trade city of the nation of Sossal . Naupau had a number of small trading outposts along the Yal Tengri , as well as a decent number of trade ships . All outside visitors to the nation were confined to the walls of the city .
Create soundstaff Create soundstaff was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell diminished noise by gathering it into a special staff . The staff was planted into the ground or affixed to a structure when cast , creating a sphere of peace and quiet that lasted for 60 days . The staff muffled any form of sonic attack , causing greatly decreased negative effects . If the staff was removed from its location before the 60th or after the 61st day , then all magic stored within was lost . The staff needed to be reset on precisely the 60th day in order to function again when the spell was cast . Staves removed on the 60th day could function as a weapon that emitted a sonic cone - shaped blast similar to " power word , stun " . Components . This spell required a staff of dark wood with a white or blue stone worth at least 300 gp to cast .
Father of Spiders " The Father of Spiders " was a deepspawn speculated to exist within Adhe Wood in the Vast . The sage Alither studied the legends of Adhe Wood and believed that the many mutant spider s there were produced by a diseased or magically altered deepspawn , which was named " the Father of Spiders " .
Silence of Lolth The Silence of Lolth ( also know as the Wrath of Lolth ) was a period between 28 Eleasias 1372 DR and 28 Ches 1373 DR when Lolth stopped granting divine spells , would not respond to communions of any type , and stopped all physical planar travel to the Demonweb Pits in the Abyss . Description . In 1372 DR , the priestesses of Menzoberranzan discovered that the Spider Queen was no longer answering their calls . Some weeks after the Silence of Lolth began , Matron Mother Triel Baenre of Menzoberranzan tasked a group led by Quenthel Baenre to actively go out and discover why the goddess was not answering their calls and whether others in different cities were suffering the same fate or whether it was just Menzoberranzan that was affected . The expedition found that all followers of Lolth were affected and that Lolth was alive but locked away in her domain . The souls of Lolth ' s worshipers were unable to meet her and waited for months aimlessly in the Astral Plane . The expedition eventually discovered the full truth : Lolth had removed the Demonweb Pits to its own planar space and was seeking a " Yor ' thae " ( Chosen of Lolth ) to complete her transformation . She called three priestesses to her - - Quenthel Baenre , Danifae Yauntyrr , and Halisstra Melarn - - and had them compete against one another to reach her . She eventually selected Danifae Yauntyrr to be the " Yor ' thae " and new face and voice ( literally - - Danifae was consumed by the eighth spider avatar of Lolth and her torso became its torso ) of Lolth . Implications . A number of groups hostile to drow cities took advantage of the weakness caused by the Silence of Lolth . The Jaezred Chaulssin instigated uprisings in cities such as Menzoberranzan , Maerimydra , Duskryn , and Eryndlyn . Their influence also led to the destruction of Ched Nasad due to the stonefire of Clan Xornbane , and prompted the Siege of Menzoberranzan by the duergar forces of Gracklstugh and the Scoured Legion of Kaanyr Vhok . Pharaun Mizzrym mused that the long - lasting societal effects of the Silence of Lolth might be that males would be less intimidated by priestesses , possibly leading to a fundamental societal change . The Silence of Lolth serves as a chief aspect of the plot of the War of the Spider Queen series :
Samular Caradoon Samular was a human knight of Tyr and the founder of the Holy Order of Samular . Relationships . Samular was the youngest of three brothers . The oldest was Renwick Caradoon who became a wizard and the middle brother Amphail the Just became a paladin as well . History . Caradoon founded the Holy Order of Samular after becoming famous for his heroic actions in the second Trollwar in 952 DR .
Dalekeva Dalekeva , also known as Oberon ' s Hold , was a Low City near Tinnainen in Netheril . History . During the Shadowed Age , members of the Beneficent Traders ' Guild of Dalekeva requested an audience with Lady Polaris ' High Steward Candlemas to beg the Netherese to protect their city from the orc and human army of the One King , who destroyed their neighboring city of Tinnainen .
Juz ' la Juz ' la was an independent spy on Waterdeep in c . 1372 . Juz ' la born on Skullport and in her youth , she survived as a spy , selling secrets to the highest bidder . After crossing road with the slaver Zstulkk Ssarmn however she was captured , transformed in a Tainted one and trained as sorcerer ; after she was send by Zstulkk Ssarmn as his personal spy among the followers of Cyric . She after time she really covert to the Dark Sun ' s faith and for some time Juz ' la worked as double - agent . When his master discovered the duplicity she managed to escape in the surface . Now she work as spy lord for various guilds and merchants of Waterdeep .
Barunga Foestone Barunga Foestone was a frost giant in the late 15th century DR . History . Barunga was part of the frost giant tribe that allied with drow and orc s during the Darkening . She even took a drow husband . In 1485 DR , during the War of the Silver Marches , Barunga was part of a troop that was attacked by Luruar forces on the counterattack . In the fighting , her drow husband was killed by an arrow .
Glouroth Glouroth was a mature adult Shadow dragon that resided in the Deep Wastes between the Lake of Shadows and Maerimydra . He made his lair in the Wailing Cliff , an odd place where the Plane of Shadow bled into the Material Plane . Description . Ever slinking in the darkness of his lair , Glouroth generally cloaks himself in shadows to mask his appearance . Personality . Beneath a veneer of charm and serenity Glouroth is a being of roiling hatred and rage . When conversing with others the shadow dragon murmurs soothing platitudes in a hissing whisper , all the while consumed with thoughts of gore and death . History . In his younger years Glouroth dallied with a group of Kir - lanan s , even managing to father a daughter from them in the form of the Half - dragon , Phaikkul . In 1372 DR , drow refugees from the beseiged city of Maerimydra called upon an ancient pact they had with the dragon to grant them safe passage past the Wailing Cliff . Relationships . Kir - lanan . Although Glouroth lived with two groups of Kir - lanan , who both payed homage to him in certain ways , he took little notice of them beyond the offerings the occasionaly brought him . Drow . As the lair of Glouroth resided upon the main route between the city of Maerimydra and the drow outpost of Szith Morcane , this meant that they had to come to a certain number of arrangements concerning their realtionship . This took the form of a pact which meant the drow could garner free passage from both the the kir - lanans and Glouroth through the Wailing Cliff . In addition , priestess es of Lolth knew a further stipulation of the pact that meant they could speak a code word to the shadow dragon telling him " I am a captive , please destroy my captors " .
Onoshi Onoshi was an inhabitant of the town of Aru in Wa . Relationships . Onoshi was the son of an Aru fishmonger . History . Around 1358 DR , he was paid by a strange to set fire to a peasant ' s minka in the eta area of town . He complied but just after the act , Onoshi was discovered by an adventuring party hired by the daimyo Benju Matsumoto and captured .
Pynroth Pynroth was a tiefling youth in the Moonsea . History . Pynroth lived with nine other non - human children in Madame Delilah ' s Home for Orphaned Children in Hillsfar until First Lord Torin Nomerthal proclaimed again the Great Law of Humanity , expelling all non - humans . Luckily , Pynroth and the others were housed by Ebenz and Bea Farbough , two farmers without children , in a farmhouse near the city . Pynroth lived there for two years until the Rage of Demons . At that time , Pynroth was in the rebellious teenager phase and went out of the home . However , he was attacked by some wild dogs but was protected by Beralt of the Emerald Enclave and saved by some adventurers who happened to be near the farmhouse .