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Sela Kitar Sela Kitar was an inhabitant of Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . Sela had the immense responsibility of coordinating all of the activity within the warehouses of the House of Al - Danafi . She was a capable administrator who rose to the challenge .
H ' hoort H ' hoort was a troglodyte consort during the Rage of Demons . History . H ' hoort was the mate of chieftain S ' slaar in the Wormwrithings area . During the Rage of Demons , S ' slaar had a disagreement with his war chief H ' slaat about the ownership of a magic sword . Soon a civil war started between S ' slaar ' s and H ' slaat ' s loyalists . H ' slaat ordered to warriors to capture H ' hoort , hoping to bargain her for the sword .
Naaman al - Rima Naaman al - Rima was a halfling and the chief cook who served within the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . Naaman directed the actions of dozens of other cooks . Preparing food within the Palace was quite the challenge . One day a feast could be need for hundreds of mamluk s , while the next day a fine meal might be needed for the Grand Caliph himself . Though she was extremely busy , Naaman personally inspected all of the Grand Caliph ' s meals .
Courdh Mizzrym Courdh Mizzrym was the Archmage Emeritus of Menzoberranzan and house wizard of the House Mizzrym in 1370 DR . Courdh was the aged Past Master who oversaw all teaching at the Academy . He was in charge of experimenting with and guarding the most powerful magical items held by Sorcere . He was also secretly Sorcere ' s overseer of security , and hence the spymaster in charge of watching the noble houses .
Warrior Warriors were akin to fighter s although they received less training . Culture . These soldiers were common throughout the " Realms " , either self - taught or trained en - masse as part of an army or other military force . Warriors could be found among any civilization and even in uncivilized areas . Appendix . Notes . 2nd edition . The Warrior class was introduced in 2nd edition ( AD & D ) as a generic class with three specific subclasses : Fighter , Paladin , and Ranger . 3rd edition . The Warrior class was also the name given to an NPC class in 3rd edition .
Overking Overking was a title used by a ruler , equivalent to a king . History . The orc kingdom of Vastar was ruled by an overking . Ologh the Overking held the position and created a throne himself , but died in 572 DR , leaving the position of overking vacant . After a civil war , Grimmerfang seized the throne but took the title Orc - King instead . In 1367 DR , the archmage Yuthrygg of the Many Miracles declared himself overking of Tethyr , but this was contested by Galthaunt the Grimcloak . The same year , the rulers of the cities of Chessenta considered some joint security measures , including the installation of an overking to protect the nation as a whole . However , they determined that none of them should be raised to overking , and argued over the selection process and possible candidates . Various factions put forth their own candidates .
Lazy Moon Inn The Lazy Moon Inn was an inn in the city of Tantras in the Vast , owned by Faress . It was well located in the city , lying on Shendle Street . Around 1358 DR , it was always busy , a good quality establishment with only middling prices .
Barbed dart A barbed dart was a very large dart that is both fletched and barbed . They measured 2 – 3 ft ( 60 – 90 cm ) in length and weighed around 5 lb ( 2 . 5 kg ) . Barbed darts costed 1 gp each . Around 1372 DR , they were often used by lizardfolk .
Philter of drunkenness A philter of drunkenness was a magical potion that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . The vast majority of magical potions and oils in Zakhara were found in durable flasks sealed with crystal and wax . These flasks were wider and the bottom than they were at the top . Powers . This potion caused extreme inebriation immediately after consumption . The period of drunkenness lasted for 6 hours , and was followed by a terrible hangover that lasted for another 3 hours .
Fire track Fire track was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell created a spark that followed a target just like a hound on the scent . The target was identified by the caster either by name or physical description . If the target was not within the spell ' s range for the last 24 hours , then the spark would fall to the ground and extinguish . If the target was within range , then the spark would land on the trail and begin to follow the target like a lit fuse . Scorch marks upon the ground clearly marked the path of the spark for the caster to see but these were easily swept clean . Anything that got in the way of the spark would get burned as if contacted by a torch . Flammable surfaces were also susceptible to the spark as it passed . The fire track could not cross water and would extinguish as soon as it made contact . Strong wind , rain , or sand could also extinguish the fire track if it was covered . Targets who escape via teleportation caused the fire track to circle the area where the target disappeared until the spell ended . Components . This spell required hair or a drop of blood from a saluqui , or desert greyhound , that was wrapped in wax to cast .
Huang Ch ' ung Huang Ch ' ung was a sohei in Shou Lung in 1357 DR . History . Ch ' ung born in a year of great famine so his clan decided to consecrate him to the Dragon Monastery in Kuo Te ' Lung . Personality . Ch ' ung had never wanted to be a sohei but thought it was a suitable life for him . He took pride in his martial training . However , he was bored by the lack of temple warfare and welcomed any opportunity for an adventure .
Mummy A mummy is an undead creature , usually of lawful evil alignment , created from a preserved corpse that have been animated by the dark gods of the desert . These horrid creatures are often marked with symbols of the dire gods they serve . While other undead often stink of carrion , the herbs and powders used to create a mummy give off a sharp , pungent odor like that of a spice cabinet . Mummies cause fear in the living on sight , and any creature they touch is affected by a rotting curse called mummy rot . Inhabiting great tombs or temple complexes they maintain a timeless vigil and destroying would - be grave robbers . Mummies are the undead guardians of tombs and vaults of honored dead ( such as kings or nobility of the ancient world ) . They patrol their homes with dedication , remaining alert for signs of tomb robbers or others who would desecrate their assigned lair . Creation . The creation of a mummy is a long and gruesome process , involving separating the internal organs of the prepared body . The body is then wrapped in expensive linens and anointed with sacred oils . When the tomb is finally sealed , the mummy awakens in an undead state . Combat . Mummies are granted great strength . They also carry a virulent curse that acts as a disease . This affliction – known as mummy rot – causes the flesh of its victims to rot away , leaving gruesome scars and disfiguring the unfortunate soul before finally expiring from the wasting disease . A mummy moves with a slow , shambling gait and groans with the weight of the ages and attacks intruders without pause or mercy . They never attempt to communicate with their enemies and never retreat . An encounter with a mummy usually ends only with the destruction of one combatant or the other .
Hlethvagi Anteos Hlethvagi Anteos was the leading cleric of Loviatar in Waterdeep in 1372 DR . Personality . Only two things made Hlethvagi happy : inflicting pain and being filthy rich . Activities . Hlethvagi led a double life : his public face was as a warehouse operator , carter , and moneylender , but in secret he oversaw trade to Undermountain through a secret passage controlled by his minions . History . Hlethvagi was the leading cleric of Loviatar in the city for a long time . Circa 1352 DR , he discovered the Long Dark Stair , a fabled and long - forgotten entrance to Undermountain . Using this exclusive passage , Hlethvagi accumulated a lot of money . With this money , he lived a comfortable life but also financed a temple for Loviatar , and finally in 1368 DR the House of Pain was completed .
Mattick Tanthul Prince Mattick Tanthul of Thultanthar , the City of Shade , was the twin brother of Prince Vattick Tanthul . Relationships . He was two minutes elder than his brother . Both had black hair and eyes and were perfect replicas of one another — only their parents could distinguish one from the other . Mattick and Vattick used this to perpetrate innumerable conspiracies and jokes , some benign and others much less so , on the royal household since their early childhood . They were inseparable and were rarely found at great distance from one another . Mattick and Vattick divided their time between research at the academy of alchemy and helping Brennus Tanthul seek out clues to the locations of old Netherese sites . Personality . Mattick and Vattick sided with Brennus and Hadrhune in supporting the swift destruction off all threats to Shade´s rule . Lore . Prince Mattick ' s personal sigil was a pair of interlocking gold rings , outlined in purple on a charcoal gray field .
Cierre Cierre was a female drow ranger who wandered the Silver Marches around 1372 DR . Description . The ranger was 5 ft 9 in ( 1 . 8 m ) tall which was quite tall for a drow . Cierre had an athletic build due to her time spent living in the wild . Her eyes were a pale amber color , which turn almost orange when she was angry . Personality . Claiming she was inspired by the story of Drizzt Do ' Urden , she left the Underdark to become a ranger in his footsteps . In truth , Cierre was a spy for the dark elves of Menzoberranzan . Possessions . Living in the wild , Cierre wore a suit of magical studded leather armor and a " cloak of elvenkind " . When in battle , she fought with an enchanted longsword and a fine crafted handaxe . If she attacked her foes from afar , Cierre used an exceptional shortbow with magic arrow s . History . Every month and a half , Cierre would travel to a secret spot in the Nether Mountains to report to contacts from Menzoberranzan .
Oil of the pickpocket Oil of the pickpocket was a magical substance that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . The vast majority of magical potions and oils in Zakhara were found in durable flasks sealed with crystal and wax . These flasks were wider and the bottom than they were at the top . Powers . When applied to the hands , this oil allowed someone who lacked any thieving skills to pick pockets with the skill of a beginning thief . If used by a thief of any skill level , the oil would increase their pick pocketing skills . " Oil of the pickpocket " lasted for 6 hours .
Room of a Hundred and Three Pillars The Room of a Hundred and Three Pillars was located within the Potala in Saikhoi , Ra - Khati . Description . The main chamber of the Room of a Hundred and Three Pillars was a giant work of art . Large rafters hanging 30 ft . ( 9 m ) overheard were painted with beautiful floral patterns themed with different colors . As the name of the room implied , over 100 large stone pillars connected the floor and ceiling of the chamber . Each of these pillars was wrapped with finely woven tapestries depicting a wide variety of scenery from Ra - Khati ' s history . Proverbs were inscribed on the pillars beneath the tapestries , explaining what the Dalai Lama learned from the historical event . A large golden statue dominated the far end of the chamber . The statue depicted an ancient monk meditating cross - legged with his eyes facing the sky . Large rubies were used for the statue ' s eyes and a fist - sized emerald filled his navel . Made from solid gold , the statue weighed over 30 tons . A " karma curse " was placed upon the statue to protect against theft . The statue was actually a representation of Mahavidi , the Padhrasattva of erudition .
Tamura Umakai Tamura Umakai was a wu jen of Fochu Peninsula in Wa . Activities . Tamura Umakai was the shoya of the village of Ikizawa in Fochu Peninsula . History . Umakai trained under the powerful wu jen Setsu Iki . In 1357 DR , after years of not seeing him , Setsu arrived in Ikizawa asking Umakai to take care of a page of the fabled Book of Hsi . Setsu explained that the evil Za - Jikku from the Qui demiplane wanted the book but it was safest being split in two , with a page in the far and isolated Ikizawa . However , in 1358 DR , the yellow - robed minions of Za - Jikku twice attacked the village , greatly scaring Umakai and his villagers . Later he met Osari Minhiro and a foreign adventuring party . After checking that they were good men , Umakai told them everything and gave them the page of the Book of Hsi .
Homen Odesseiron Homen Odesseiron is a warmage and tharchion of Surthay . His standard shows axe - and - boar . Appearance . Homen usually wears wizard ' s robes . He usually has a perpetually dour expression on his face . Weapons . His favorite weapons are his sword and lance . Personality . Homen is a very proud man and takes responsibility for his actions as tharchion of Surthay . History . After a failed attempt at conquering a Rashemi town , Homen ' s army was rescued by Szass Tam and Homen thus sided with the lichlord for Szass ' cause of conquering Faerûn .
River Mirar The River Mirar was a river in the North . The mouth of the river , on the Sword Coast North , split the city of Luskan in two . The ruins of Illusk sat on its southern bank . Further upstream , Mirabar was situated on the river ' s north bank .
Reiner Trall Reiner Trall was a male human ranger of Daggerdale and a captain of the Freedom Riders in the 1360s DR . History . In 1367 DR , Captain Reiner Trall led a patrol of men searching for Zhent ish agents in Daggerdale and trying to prevent a Zhent caravan from reaching Dagger Falls . Possessions . In battle , Reiner carried a bastard sword , handaxe , light crossbow , and spear . Appendix . Appearance . " Doom of Daggerdale " Behind the scenes . Reiner Trall and his patrol are listed as a random encounter for the players , so it ' s possible they never meet him . He does not appear again in other sources .
Finger of death Finger of death was a spell where the caster would attempt to cause instant death to a target . Effects . The oldest version of the spell would just attempt to kill the target . The caster would incant the spell while pointing their finger at the target . A later version would also seek to destroy a person ' s life force , but it had the ability to also raise a human killed with the spell and , with an expensive ceremony , turn them into a ju - ju zombie under the caster ' s command . The victim could not to resurrected or raised from the dead in any other way . Only a " limited wish " could end this effect , or a " wish " that would fully resurrect the target . A newer version would again attempt to try and kill the target outright , unless the target managed to resist it , in which case they would take damage instead . The post Second Sundering version would attempt to cause a catastrophic amount of damage and if a target died they would after a few seconds be raised as a zombie , under the caster ' s command . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell . Early druids also needed their holy symbol . History . The spell was attributed to Netherese arcanist Dethed in - 1864 DR , originally called " Dethed ' s death finger " .
Howard Holiday Howard Holiday was the Deputy Mayor of Ravens Bluff from ? - - ? . Appearance . Howard stands 5 ' 11 " tall and weighs 165 pounds . He wears stylish clothes and is one of the most handsome politicians in Ravens Bluff . He is rarely seen without his signature hat , a fancy broad - brimmed hat decorated with a Hippogriff plume . The hat is a magical Hat of Difference which gives him his Illusionist ability . Personality . Obsessed with details he continually interferes in the work of others , thinking that nothing can be done properly without his assistance . As a result , he is often weeks behind schedule on projects the Lord Mayor assigns him . He is very friendly , outgoing , charismatic , and generous to a fault , which makes it hard for people to refuse his " help " . As he sees it , marriage is not in his near future because he is too busy to become seriously involved with a woman , even though he is one of the most desirable bachelors in town . Background . Howard came to Ravens Bluff around 1347 DR looking for something less dangerous than the life of an adventurer . He held jobs as a constable , security guard , stock boy , merchant ' s assistant and other odd jobs . While working for a merchant waiting on customers he befriended an old wizard who was a regular customer and who enjoyed his tales of adventure . The wizard invited him on a short mission which turned into a two - month journey to a partly - demolished castle and a tough battle against several Troll s . When he returned to Ravens Bluff he was out of a job so his wizard friend gave him a job as a guard and started tutoring him in the ways of magic . Howard began to adventure again , and by age 32 had attained sixth level and held the respect of other magi in the guild . This brought him to the attention of Ambassador Carrague who recommended Howard to Lord Mayor Charles Oliver O ' Kane . The Lord Mayor gave him a chance and Howard exceeded all expectations , eventually becoming Deputy Mayor and one of O ' Kane ' s chief advisors . Howard ' s duties include keeping the Lord Mayor ' s schedule and appointments , setting the agenda for Council meetings , managing the city bureaucracy , and receiving regular reports from the Lord Regent , the Chancellor , the Lord Marshal , the Chief Prelate , and the Lord Speakers of the Council of Lords and the Advisory Council . He has one other duty that few know about - - he manages an extensive network of spies and informers , usually through his chief spy Chaney . Howard keeps all covert activity from being traceable to the Lord Mayor . If any operation should go spectacularly wrong , Howard will take the blame .
Rupert Brock Rupert Brock was a sea captain in 1357 DR . His ship sailed to Kozakura sometimes . On land , he was good - mannered but on board his ship Rupert was a tyrant , leading his crew with a crop and not caring to have adequate supplies . He was also only a fair navigator .
Ju - Hai Chou Ju - Hai Chou was the Minister of State of Shou Lung around 1358 DR . Personality . Ju - Hai Chou was the model of a perfect career mandarin : subtle , clever and learned . He used his skills to hold his ministry together . However , if needed , he would use force without hesitation . Activities . Ju - Hai Chou ably managed all fifteen departments of his ministry , plus all the Shou ambassadors to foreign lands . He also received ambassadors and emissaries from other countries . In time , he had managed to gain contacts and allies in most of the provincial and foreign ruling families . He often worked with Governor Kawabi of Chou ' Yuan province . History . Ju - Hai Chou had , for a long time , ruled the most powerful ministry of Shou Lung . Around 1350 DR , he managed to install his protege Ting Mei Wan as the new head of the Ministry of State Security . This movement permitted Ju - Hai Chou to use the State Security ' s resources as his own . However , he did not fully trust Ting Mei ; instead , he put a ninja in place as her secretary with an order to spy on her , and assassinate her if need be . In 1358 DR , Ju - Hai Chou used all his efforts to blame the disaster in Chou ' Yuan on General Goyat Nagumo in order to save his reputation . In 1359 DR , Ju - Hai Chou was concerned about the rise of Yamun Khahan in the Hordelands and agreed to conspire with Bayalun Khadun in order to kill him . He also involved War Minister Kwan Chan Sen , who provided the hu - hsian assassin for the task . The plot failed , however , and Yamun decided to invade Shou Lung . After Kwan Chan was defeated at Tsen - Ching , a tributary of the Sheng - Ti river , Ju - Hai suggested to the Emperor that he replace him with the general Batu Min Ho , of Tuigan ancestry , and assign him the task of defeating the Tuigan Horde . Meanwhile , there arose rumors about a Tuigan spy inside the Mandarinate and Ju - Hai spoke with Ting Mei Wan to uncover the spy . However , the spy was actually Ting Mei Wan . At last , Yamun eventually offered peace in exchange for the delivery of Kwan Chan Sen and Ju - Hai Chou . Emperor Kai Tsao Shou Chin agreed to the terms and Ju - Hai , wanting to atone , complied . Batu , having resigned from Shou military over the death of his beloved , delivered Kwan Chan Sen and Ju - Hai Chou to Yamun . However , in the end , understanding that Ju - Hai was motivated only by love for Shou Lung , piteously executed him himself .
Stone golem Stone golems were constructed from either a single piece of carefully - chiseled stone or from a collection of specially - fitted stone blocks . The most elegant stone golems were used as both guardians and art pieces in a magical building . They appeared to be beautiful statues until commanded by their master to move and act . Appearance . The average stone golem was 9 ft . ( 2 . 7 m ) tall and weighed 2 , 000 pounds ( 907 kg . ) . Sogi - nora . Sogi - nora were rare stone golems that could be found in the Hordelands . These golems were created by wu jen and given a mind of their own . They were adept at implementing martial arts maneuvers like throws during combat .
Stronk Stronk was a fomorian living in the Wormwrithings during the Rage of Demons . Relationship . Stronk somehow formed a bond with the purple worm s . Activities . Stronk acted as a caretaker for the eggs of purple worms in the area . History . During the Rage of Demons , he was killed by an expedition led by some adventurers , hired by Bruenor Battlehammer to investigate the threat of the demon lords , who were in need of a purple worm egg for a rite to banish the demon lord s .
Zinzerena Zinzerena was the drow goddess of chaos and assassins until Lolth killed her and took her portfolio . Her symbol is a shortsword draped in a black cloak , symbolizing her hidden menace . Zinzerena was a female drow illusionist and assassin of supreme skill . Her mother faked her death in order to smuggle her away from the priestesses of Lolth . She grew in power , studying alone as an illusionist and assassin specializing in the use of poison and disguise . Zinzerena plotted against Lolth much like Vhaeraun does , opposing her tyrannical methods . At one time she resided in Menzoberranzan . Lolth killed her during or shortly after the Time of Troubles and now uses her name and image as a disguise , attracting rebels and dissidents to her own worship through this ruse . Rumors . There has been rumors of Lolth killing an illusory Zinzerena . That Zinzerena has since then been in hiding and only a select few Drow know of her continued survival . She is greatly reduced in her abilities , as she had to make the copy real enough to fool a Goddess . As of 1484 DR , Zinzerena ' s followers have started to move again . This is where the rumors started and none have been able to verify the sources incase Zinzerena actually did survive or whether another diety decided to take up her followers .