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Monte Cook Monte Cook has been a professional game designer since 1988 , working primarily on role - playing games . Much of his early work was for . During this period , he attracted fan and critical attention with the popular multi - genre setting . Eventually he took a job at TSR Hobbies , where he was a major contributor to the product line . Shortly thereafter , TSR encountered financial difficulties and was purchased by Wizards of the Coast . Under Wizards of the Coast , Cook was given the project that is now probably his main claim to fame - working as one of the three primary authors , along with Skip Williams and Jonathan Tweet , of the third edition of " Dungeons & Dragons " ( and thus the as well ) . Cook contributed mainly to this edition ' s " Dungeon Master ' s Guide " , of which he is the credited author . Cook left Wizards of the Coast in 2002 and started to write material for the independently . Malhavoc ' s first product , " The Book of Eldritch Might " , was an immediate success and is widely credited with demonstrating the viability of PDF publishing within the role - playing industry . This and other early Malhavoc products were initially released only in electronic format , though print versions of most of them have since been released by . His most notable work under the Malhavoc banner is probably " Arcana Unearthed " , a product he describes as a " variant Player ' s Handbook " . He caused controversy in mid - 2004 by exclusively selling his electronic d20 material with the DriveThruRPG . com store , which then used only the privacy - protected digital rights management PDF system . He eventually succumbed to pressure from his customers to sell his products in standard - PDF form , and DriveThruRPG has more recently done the same . Malhavoc released , a campaign setting based on his home game which was used as the playtest campaign for the third edition designers , in August of 2006 . A huge book ( roughly 700 pages , a figure which more than doubles if the accompanying CD - ROM is taken into consideration ) featuring some of the highest production values ever seen in the role - playing industry , Ptolus has enjoyed considerable success despite retailing for approximately $ 120 US , an unheard - of price for a roleplaying product . Shortly after the release of Ptolus , which Cook has often described as the culmination of his original ambitions for Malhavoc , he announced that he would be focusing on writing fiction and other forms of creative work he has not yet specified , rather than role - playing games , for the foreseeable future . White Wolf announced that his final RPG book would be " Monte Cook ' s " , his own take on their modern horror setting . It was targeted for a Gen Con 2007 release .
Sunrise Sunrise was a pegasus who lived in the Moonwood with her twin brother Sunset . The pair were rescued from giant s by the moon elf Tarathiel a few years prior to 1370 DR , and after this , they served as winged mounts for him and his partner , Innovindil . Sunrise was so named because her mane was highlighted with a yellowish pink color . She was about sixteen hands high with strong muscles .
Calathlarra Calathlarra was a Runemaster of the Twisted Rune around late 1487 DR . History . Calthlarra was one of the most cold and emotionless leaders of the Twisted Rune . She was one of the archmages who competed for possession of the Lost Spell during a spellstorm . Calathlarra tried to kill Tabra but was ultimately killed by her in the fight .
Harm Harm was a necromancy spell that delivered a charge of negative energy , bringing a creature to near unconsciousness and death . Some versions also inflicted a disease on the victim . The reverse of this spell , heal , cured most ailments and greatly restored lost health . Effects . The caster had to touch the recipient of this spell for it to work . The newer version of this spell had a limit on how much health damage it could deliver , but neither version could completely kill a victim or even knock it unconscious . The older version added insult to injury by giving the victim a disease . If cast in reverse , " heal " brought a living creature back to full health and cured all disease and nearly all other ailments . If either version was successfully cast on an undead creature , it acted like the corresponding " heal " spell .
Druidhome trilogy The Druidhome trilogy is the follow - up series to the Moonshae trilogy . The books were written by Douglas Niles . Douglas Niles also wrote a short story about the early days of the Moonshae Isles called " The First Moonwell " . It is included in " Realms of Magic " anthology .
Krak al - Zinad Krak al - Zinad , or the Keep of Fire Striking Steel , was a castle located in the City of Brass in 1367 DR . The Keep was located in the Cindersweeps ward of the city . Activities . Krak al - Zinad housed soldiers that protected the harbors of the City of Brass . Additionally , all of the marines , and others who used specialized seaborne weaponry , were trained here .
Merchant - rogue Merchant - rogues were businessmen and - women in Zakhara who also stole from their clients from time to time . Requirements . Only thieves could be merchant - rogues . Role . Merchant - rogues were traders first and thieves second . Business was their lifeblood . They could be found all over the entire continent of Zakhara . They often dealt in stolen goods . Possessions . As soon as they could afford it , merchant - rogues usually flaunted their wealth with extravagant clothing and other equipment . Skills . Merchant - rogues were able to buy in bulk from suppliers , gaining product at a much cheaper price than the commoner . Owning a business provided them with somewhat steady income compared others , though they did have to pay taxes and deal with corrupt tax collectors . Business was their lifeblood .
Harmun Rapids The Harmun Rapids was a section of rapids on the River Rauvin just south of Sundabar . Geography . The Harmun Rapids was located just downriver ( south ) out of sight of Sundabar , just before the River Icespear joined with the River Rauvin . Description . The Harmun Rapids consisted of a score of black rocks rising out of the river that appeared as fangs . Travel . When traveling downstream , the rapids could be avoided by steering a small craft with a pole or using tow - teams or skilled steering for larger craft . When traveling upstream , a tow - team or many strong polers were required to make it past the rapids .
Darkwoods Massacre The Darkwoods Massacre was a battle fought in the Darkwoods of Cormanthor between an orc horde from Vastar and combined elven and human forces of the Akh ' Velahr of Cormanthyr in the Year of Seven Stones , 335 DR . Events . Lead up . Late in the Year of Cold Clashes , 331 DR , the orcs of Vastar launched a surprise attack on Cormanthyr , and occupied a portion of the lands east of the Old Elven Court . They solidified their forces in the area over the next few years . The akh ' velahrn forces of Myth Drannor attempted to recover these lands three times . The battle . The fourth major effort by the akh ' velahrn occurred in the height of the summer of the Year of Seven Stones , 335 DR as they ventured into the Darkwoods against them . However , the akh ' velahrn forces suffered from ineptness and bigotry among its elven officers . Troop placements were biased , communications were not maintained and orders were not shared while in camp . Worse , they treated the non - elven soldiers cruelly , willingly sacrificing them for the safety of their elven comrades . The orcs took advantage of such negligence and surrounded over half the akh ' velahrn force while they camped . Then they commenced slaughtering them as they slept , in an event later known as the Darkwoods Massacre . Over one thousand akh ' velahrn soldiers were slain in a single night , but only one hundred of them were elven . Aftermath . The human guards were among the dead , so no explanation was forthcoming as to how the massacre had occurred . The causes remained mysterious until the Year of Blushing Stars , 346 DR , with the conclusion of the court martials of seven officers involved , all elven ( two moon , five gold ) . Their incompetence and barbarous behavior were revealed , they were blamed for the Darkwoods Massacre , and they were exiled from Myth Drannor and Cormanthyr . For his failure to notice the problem among his soldiers and his own second - in - command , Arms - Major Pirphal Faerondaryl tended his resignation , but was refused by Coronal Eltargrim Irithyl . Instead , Eltargrim ordered him to resolve the issues . Therefore , Pirphal took three new lieutenants — one human , one dwarf , one halfling — and commissioned the Baneblades of Demron for them to wield .
Oleg One - Ear Oleg One - Ear was a male human and the proprietor of the tavern called The Dragons ' Den in the town of Thunderstone in Cormyr in the late 1360s DR . Although Oleg didn ' t plan it , the tavern was taken over by the rowdy Purple Dragons garrison in town . However , he was a practical man who knew to mind his own business .
Buster Bracer Buster Bracer was one of the finer armorsmiths of Clan Battlehammer in Mithral Hall . Description . Buster had a blue beard . History . While living in Icewind Dale , Buster crafted Drizzt ' s mithral chainmail . In 1357 DR , Buster worked on several of the Companions of the Hall ' s armor , including Regis . Around 1358 DR , Buster mended the figurine of Guenhwyvar after Catti - brie cut it into two pieces with her sword , Khazid ' hea .
Alasklerbanbastos Alasklerbanbastos was an ancient blue dracolich who ruled Threskel from his lair on Mount Thulbane . He held the distinction of being the only dracolich to have his physical form destroyed twice in the same year . History . Pre - Spellplague . Alasklerbanbastos fought with Tchazzar over control of western Unther during the 10th century DR . When Tchazzar became divine in 1018 DR , Alasklerbanbastos enlisted the aid of the Cult of the Dragon to become a dracolich . After the dragon cult cell in Unther collapsed in 1024 DR , Alasklerbanbastos went to sleep for several centuries , emerging only occasionally to wreak havoc in surrounding lands . In 1324 DR he emerged from his lair to inflict a summer - long reign of terror . When Tchazzar was thought to have died during the Time of Troubles , Alasklerbanbastos began rebuilding the Cult of the Dragon in Unther . When Tchazzar returned in 1373 DR , he slaughtered many of the young Chromatic dragon s allied with Alasklerbanbastos . Post - Spellplague . In 1479 DR , Alasklerbanbastos began sending humanoid troops on raids into Chessenta . The raids started a short war with Chessenta that Threskel lost . He was defeated in battle against Tchazzar in 1479 DR and his physical form destroyed . However , Tchazzar decided not to destroy Alasklerbanbasto ' s phylactery and thus annihilate him completely . Shortly after his body was destroyed , his phylactery was taken from its hiding place by Aoth Fezim and Alasklerbanbastos was resurrected into the body of a young blue dragon by Cera Eurthos . Because Cera controlled Alasklerbanbastos ' phylactery , she was able to command him to follow Aoth and herself to Akanûl on a mission to convince the Akanûlans not to join forces with Tchazzar to invade Tymanther . Alasklerbanbastos had to travel in secret to avoid alarming the Akanûlans so he lagged behind Aoth and Cera . While he was alone , he was able to create an undead construct from his skin . When Aoth and his party attacked the gray dragon Vairshekellabex , Alasklerbanbastos and his construct attacked Cera . In order to distract Alasklerbanbastos , she threw his phylactery over a cliff . He eventually found the phylactery and returned to his lair in Threskel where he transferred his soul into the bones of an ancient blue dragon . Although Alasklerbanbastos hated Tchazzar , he was willing to temporarily ally with the ancient red dragon in order to extract revenge on Aoth and Cera . He warned Tchazzar of Aoth ' s attempts to prevent war with Tymanther which threw Tchazzar into a rage . Alasklerbanbastos fought alongside Tchazzar during the Battle of Luthcheq but his physical form was destroyed by the concerted efforts of Aoth , Cera and the rest of the clergy of Amaunator in Luthcheq , and several other priests of different sects whom Cera had saved . Appearance . Alasklerbanbastos appeared as a huge skeletal wyrm , larger even than Tchazzar . Lightning moved between his bones .
Yhaunn Yhaunn was a coastal city of Sembia built on an old quarry site . History . The city was built on the site of an ancient quarry . Many great buildings in Selgaunt , Saerloon , Westgate , Alaghôn , Cimbar , and Velprintalar were built with Yhauntan stone . In 1385 DR , during the Spellplague . the cliffs that surrounded the city broke away and became earthmote s , in the process killing tens of thousands of inhabitants . The shadovar masters of Sembia helped the city recover and by 1479 DR it had even more residents than before the Spellplague .
Drannin Splitshield Drannin Splitshield was an evil dwarf of Mithral Hall during the Elemental Evil crisis . Personality . Drannin was a self - serving individual who believed that , due to his heritage , he was owed better than he received . When he didn ' t receive the accolades , he began to see everyone in his way as the problem , trying to keep him down , and he vowed to do whatever it took to turn the tables . Drannin believed that with " Orcsplitter " in his possession he could establish himself as a powerful lord among his clan , and finally win the respect he thought he deserved . Possessions . Drannin ' s most prized possession was a shield guardian . He stole the amulet that controlled it from a sorcerer some years back . History . Like his cousin Gargosh Blusterhelm , Drannin was intent on claiming the legendary axe " Orcsplitter " . In 1491 DR , he devised a new plan : dupe his cousin Gargosh into finding the axe for him . So , just after Gargosh gained the support of the Lords ' Alliance and hired some adventurers to search for the axe in the Halls of the Hunting Axe in the Dessarin Valley , Drannin kidnapped his cousin and replaced him with a doppelganger loyal to him . At last , at the tomb of Torhild Flametongue , Drannin and his cohorts showed up in front of the adventurers to claim the prize but the adventurers easily defeated them .
Snowflake Mountains The Snowflake Mountains were a range of mountains in West Faerûn , forming the borders between Tethyr , Amn , and what was once the barony of Impresk within Erlkazar . They included some of the tallest mountains in Faerûn . Geography . These mountains were part of the Iltkazar Range , a chain that stretched all the way to the Shining Sea in the south . Some of the mountains were enormous , with peaks reaching over 20 , 000 feet above sea level . The western slopes were covered with trees , a forest known as Shilmista . The River Valashar begins in Shilmista , formed from the accumulation of waters from three waterfalls in the mountains . The Shining Stream , a major tributary of the River Ith also flowed down from the Snowflakes . Inhabitants . It was home for many millennia to the great red dragon Fyrentennimarr , until he was slain by Cadderly Bonaduce and company . The lich Priamon Rakesk maintained a lair in a tower hidden among the mountains . History . Its northeastern peaks housed the camouflaged Castle Trinity , a castle built into the rock face and hidden to all but the most observant . It was from this base of operations that the evil cleric Barjin and the wizard s Aballister Bonaduce and Dorigen unleashed their armies and the Chaos Curse on Shilmista Forest , the town of Carradoon , and the Edificant Library .
Find steed Find steed was a conjuration spell for paladins s to call a spirit to take the form of a steed . Effects . The summoned steed could take any form , but most commonly it would take on the common forms of steeds ( warhorse , camel , or mastiff , for example ) . However , the spirit would have to be chosen from one of three types : celestial , fey , or fiend . The steed was loyal and would act in union with the caster , and commonly had a higher intelligence than a creature of the normal kind . If the spirit was within a mile of the caster , then they could communicate telepathically . If the steed " died " it would leave nothing behind but using the spell again would summon the same mount fully healed . Only one mount could be bound with this spell . While riding the mount , spells cast by the paladin that were normally " self only " could also encompass the steed . Components . The spell required verbal and somatic components .
Aglast Thimm Aglast Thimm was a wizard and a member of the Zhentarim . He served as a mageling to Ruatheene and was based in a Zhentilar camp in the valley of Arntethyl by the river Tesh . Previously , Aglast acted as a poisoner for the Zhent s in various Sea of Fallen Stars cities until his face became too known .
Displacer serpent A displacer serpent was a magical beast , a snake - like with a " displacement " - like ability . Description . A displacer serpent resembled a snake some 8 feet ( 2 . 4 meters ) in length and 200 pounds ( 90 kilograms ) in weight . It had a soft scaly hide a deep blue - black in color . Down its flanks ran two bright , glowing violet stripes , which appeared almost to hover away some distance from the beast ' s body . Its eyes were glowing green color . Behavior . The displacer serpent was sentient , though not very intelligent , and had a furtive manner , attacking if hungry or bored and fleeing if threatened . They were ravenous carnivores , however , able to eat any living creature . They preferred small prey but were not shy of hunting large creatures . They normally dwelt in warm forests and made nests of hair and detritus . They spoke Draconic , but not well , and with a hissing tone . Some might be taught to say other words . Abilities . The displacer serpent ' s key ability was its " displacement " - like power : it was permanently shrouded in a glamer than bent light and made it appear always to be in a slightly different location . It was thus very difficult to target or attack a displacer serpent , without a " true seeing " spell or effect . The serpent was a skilled climber and swimmer . Combat . Displacer serpents were unimaginative in battle , simply attacking directly and fleeing when injured or scared . History . A nest of displacer serpents inhabited the old ruins of a citadel north of Wheloon in Cormyr . When cleric s of Shar came to construct a false Temple of Mystra on the site in the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR , they confronted the beasts , but the serpents bowed their heads and offered to serve . The displacer serpents ' coloring matched the symbol of their goddess , so the clerics saw this as a sign from Shar , and accepted . Thereafter , three displacer serpents occupied the altar room , feeding on the flesh of dead petitioners . They learned to say the goddess ' s name , as " Sharsssss " .
House Nasadra House Nasadra , formerly of Menzoberranzan , was the most powerful drow house of Ched Nasad . The matron mother of the house was the informal ruler of Ched Nasad until the city ' s destruction in 1372 DR . House . House Nasadra was located on the first top level of Ched Nasad . It had high balconies from which one could view the city and its stone webs and castles . History . Originally a house in Menzoberranzan , House Nasadra fought against House S ' sril and was exiled , along with others , from the city by House Baenre , which had received the favor of Lolth . After many decades of exile , in - 3843 DR Lolth ' s avatar appeared to House Nasadra and the other exiles , leading them to the current location of Ched Nasad and instructing them to found another city honoring Lolth and remaining friendly with Menzoberranzan . In 1372 DR , during the duergar attack on House Melarn and the city , Matron Mother Aunrae Nasadra and four other matrons summoned a huge guardian spider . They lost control of the spider and it contributed to the city ' s downfall .
Dragon magazine 209 " Dragon " issue 209 was released in September of 1994 . It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms : First Quest : Dropping like flies . Steve Winter ' s early gaming experiences from to Dungeons & Dragons , and the fate of his characters . Branching Out All Over . " The Complete Druid ' s Handbook " features a number of different druid s for different environments . This article gives deities and regions for those druid branches for various AD & D campaign settings . Druidic branches . Arctic druid • Desert druid • Gray druid • Forest druid ( temperate ) • Forest druid ( cold ) • Jungle druid • Mountain druid • Plains druid • Swamp druid Long - Lost Priestly Magicks . Three ancient and powerful Faerûn ian priest spells wait to be rediscovered . Spells . " Merge with nature • Roots of the assassin • Resplendence of renewed youth " The Game Wizards : Ed Greenwood ' s " Crown of Fire " and " Elminster : The Making of a Mage " . A review of Ed Greenwood ' s novels " Crown of Fire " , featuring Shandril Shessair and her spellfire ability , and " " .
Arkas Arkas was a grass found on the fields of the ranchos in Dambrath . Uses . This hearty grass was used as feed for local livestock . Description . Blades of arkas could grow between 3 to 4 ft . ( 0 . 9 – 1 . 2 m ) tall .
Gary Gygax Ernest Gary Gygax ( born July 27 , 1938 , in Chicago , Illinois ; died March 4 , 2008 , Lake Geneva , Wisconsin , aged 69 years ) was best known as the author of " Dungeons & Dragons " ( " D & D " ) , co - created with Dave Arneson and co - published with Don Kaye in 1974 under the company TSR , Inc . . Although not alone in contributing to the origins of the industry , Gygax is generally considered to be the " father " of the modern role - playing hobby . Role - playing games . " " - role - playing elements in the Wild West , with Brian Blume , 1975 Castles & Crusades . For " Castles & Crusades " , the Castle Zagyg series is a planned series of seven sourcebooks based on the Castle Greyhawk from Gygax ' s original campaign . For trademark reasons they are not actually published under the name of Greyhawk .
Kuri Ironspike Kuri Ironspike was a human fighter in Maztica . History . Ironspike was originally a warrior from Amn who ' d fought wyvern s and gnoll s in the Snowflake Mountains . After venturing to Maztica , he entered into the service of Lord Drakosa but secretly worked for Captain Alanza DaNosta . In 1362 DR , he was tasked with accompanying an adventuring party hired by Drakosa to find the Cloak of One Plume . In truth , in exchange for a passage back to Faerûn , he would deliver it instead to DaNosta . Personality . Ironspike was always ready , believing all situations to be possible traps and all creatures possible dangers . He believed the Maztican s were like children in need of strong leadership , or were savages little better than orc s .