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Carl Sargent Carl Sargent ( born December 11 , 1952 , in Caerleon , Monmouthshire ) is a British author of several role - playing game - based products and novels . Most of his role - playing works were published between 1987 and 1996 . He has authored many products for both the " Dungeons & Dragons " ( particularly for the " World of Greyhawk " campaign setting ) , " Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay " and " Shadowrun " role - playing games . He also authored various Fighting Fantasy gamebooks and novels , some under the pseudonym Keith Martin . Sargent ' s departure from the gaming industry in the late 90s has been the subject of much speculation and curiosity among fans . Sargent is also noted for holding a PhD in psychology ( or experimental parapsychology ) , which he earned in 1979 . He is known to have performed numerous ganzfeld experiments at the University of Cambridge . His published works in this field include " Explaining the Unexplained : Mysteries of the Paranormal " , co - authored with Hans Eysenck .
R . A . Salvatore Born in 1959 , Robert Anthony Salvatore was born in Massachusetts and resides there with his wife Diane , and their three children , Bryan , Geno , and Caitlin . They have one grandchild . The family pets include three Japanese Chins , Oliver , Artemis and Ivan , and four cats including Guenhwyvar . Salvatore has written many novels set in the Forgotten Realms and is one of the fantasy genre ’ s most successful authors . His books regularly appear on The New York Times best - seller lists and have sold more than 10 million copies . Salvatore ’ s most recent original hardcover , " The Two Swords " , book three of The Hunter ' s Blades trilogy , debuted at # 1 on The Wall Street Journal best - seller list and at # 4 on The New York Times best - seller list . His books have been translated into numerous foreign languages including German , Italian , Finnish , Hebrew , Greek , Hungarian , Turkish , Croatian , Bulgarian , Yiddish , Spanish , Russian , Polish , Czech , and French . His first published novel was " The Crystal Shard " in 1988 , which introduced an enormously popular character : a drow named Drizzt Do ' Urden .
Gavilon Jostins Gavilon Jostins was the ex - adventurer mayor of the city of Elbulder as of 1372 DR . Background . Gavilon Jostins became the mayor soon after Aldorn Thuragar became the ruler of Sespech . When Chondath an soldier attacked Elbulder with the intention of capturing it , Gavilon dispatched them with " fireball s " and " lightning bolt s " . It was after this amazing display that the citizens of Elbulder came to agree that having wizard s on hand might come in hand now and again .
Summon monster Summon monster , or monster summoning , ( originally called Lucke ' s monster summons ) was a series of increasingly more powerful summoning spell s commonly in use by both arcane and divine spellcasters . Effects . A " summon monster " spell conjured one or more creatures from another plane and made them appear within close range of the caster . These " monsters " were usually native magical beasts , outsider s , or elemental creature s . Whatever creature was summoned was magically compelled to fight for the caster to the best of its ability . A summoned being could not be truly destroyed ; instead , an attack that would otherwise destroy it instead sent it back to the plane from which it was summoned , where it reformed over the next twenty - four hours . It was impossible to summon a creature into an environment that could not support its life . Summoned beings lost any powers to themselves summon other entities or to use any sort of planar travel . Divine casters could only someone creatures whose alignments were not in conflict with either their own or their deities alignment . Most often , their deity would send them servants native to that deity ' s home plane . Summoned monsters would serve the caster until the duration of the spell ended , which was anywhere from mere seconds to several minutes , depending on the power level of the caster . Components . " Summon monster " spells required verbal and somatic component s . For arcane spellcasters , they further required a tiny bag and an unlit candle as magical foci . Divine casters instead used their ( un ) holy symbol as a focus . The complicated spell required more than five seconds to cast . Levels . There were nine levels of these spells : History . The first seven levels of these spells were invented over a period of many years by the Netherese arcanist Lucke , beginning with his " 1 monster summons " in −1994 DR and ending with " 7 monster summons " in −1779 DR .
Sarbossa Sarbossa , also known as , lintonite , comptonite , ozakite , eye stone , or fire rock , occurred in small nodules up to 1 in ( 2 . 5 cm ) in diameter left behind in cavities formed by volcanic activity . Description . This ornamental stone was fibrous and therefore both tough and soft . It was usually grayish green in color but was sometimes beautifully colored with rings of pink , red , white , and green . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp . Powers . Adding sarbossa to the material component of spells that morphed the shape of a target object or creature added one to two minutes to the duration of the spell .
Alin Cateln Alin Cateln is a human bard and a brief member of the adventuring group , the Moor Runners . Description . Alin wears a light tunic , an indigo - dyed vest and leather breeches . He carries and plays a harp . His weapon is a rapier . Personality . Alin always had to sing for his supper , rides and things he needed . Alin enjoys collecting stories . Magic . Alin felt his magic was useless in a fight , especially against dragons . History . Alin was orginaly from Tilverton and was sent away by his father for falling at the Cormyrean academy .
Bethshiva Zaxis was an hezrou who was trapped within Ammon Jerro ' s haven in the Sword Mountains , for the purpose of empowering the warlock . Speaking with Blooden , a Succubus , was discovered that Zaxis was in truth Bethshiva , a marilith demoted as a lower fiend , and also the mother of Baalbisan
Tarangu The Tarangu was a tribe of halfling s who inhabited an area of Jazayir al - Sartan in southwest Zakhara . Organization . The Tarangu did not build permanent structures on the ground . Instead they lived in special nests constructed in palm trees . Ropes hung between nests so the halflings could get around without touching the ground . Activities . These war - like halfings were rumored to be cannibalistic . Slavers often targeted the halflings since they did not follow the path of Enlightenment . Base of Operations . The Tarangu tribe inhabited the northern chain of Jazayir al - Alfar . Possessions . These people were semi - nomadic and only carried what they needed to travel between the islands . Members . The Tarangu were ruled by a halfling named Indeema , who was an obese matron . She was a priest of Kar ' r ' rga and supervised all sacrifices made to the savage god .
Redwaters Redwaters , also known as Dellon - lune , was a lake in the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale , fished for its Knucklehead scrimshaw . History . The lake ' s original name was Dellon - lune , but it was renamed after a fight between rival fishing boats left bloody corpses in the water , hence ' Redwaters . ' Around 1351 DR , Regis , Companion of the Hall , witnessed a small skirmish between fishing boats over fishing rights , where one man died .
Albaeron Thalion Albaeron Thalion was a high - ranking monk of Candlekeep . History . Thalion hailed from Athkatla , where he was a great calligrapher and artist until Oghma appeared in his dreams to call him . In time , he became one of the Great Readers of Candlekeep . In 1487 DR , Thalion , after being saved from shadovar and Moonstars , agreed to participate in Larloch ' s plan to rebuild the Weave .
Jarmik Jarmik , the Thirsty Jann , was a local god of Zakhara . The symbol of Jarmik was a jann sitting on his knees near a well . Personality . Worshipers of Jarmik valued generosity and sharing . History . The sacred well located at the Mosque of the Thirsty Jann was said to be the very spot where Jarmik left Zakhara to be with the gods .
Longsword The longsword is an extremely common and very versitle weapon . It is typically of western design , though all Faerûn ian cultures exhibit weapons of similar design and intent . The classic , straight blade is a favorite of many paladin s . It is generally laid out in a cruciform pattern with four major sections ; the blade , the crossguard , the handle , and the pommel . It has a long , straight , double - edged blade and is typically wielded with one hand by creatures of roughly human size . Some varying designs have a handle large enough for two hands , or at least most of the second hand , which allows warriors who use two hands to wield a longsword to put additional attack power behind their blows . Weaponology . Though primarily designed to attack opponents by slashing at them with the edges of its blade , the versatile nature of the longsword cannot be disputed . Various combat manuals and the design of historical , real - world weapons lend credence to the thought that the entire sword was considered a weapon . Combat techniques taught wielders to slash with the blade , thrust with the tip , bludgeon with the pommel , and in at least one manual , use the crossguard to snare the leg of an opponent and trip or over - balance them . As the tactics to use the weapon evolved into " half - handing " the weapon design began to morph itself gradually into what is now considered a bastard sword and eventually into a greatsword . In 3rd / 3 . 5 Edition , for game purposes , the damage type of this weapon is slashing , patterned after the historically smaller , single - handed , slashing - focused variant . Realmslore . This weapon can be found in use throughout Toril in Faerûn , Kara - Tur , and Zakhara . As usual , it has various regional names depending upon location . It is most common in Faerûn and less common in Kara - Tur and Zakhara . Notable longswords . Angul , the longsword of Kiril Duskmourn and Raidon Kane . Justicar ( sword ) , the longsword of Tyr . Razor ' s Edge , the longsword of Cyric . Sahandrian , the longsword of Corellon . Stealthwhisper , the longsword of Mask . Weaveshear , the longsword of Erevis Cale .
Tanagyr ' s Stout Tanagyr ' s Stout was a stout beer brewed in the Moonsea region . It was also sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . This beer was a heavy black beverage with a malty flavor . It was on par with Evermead when considering its headiness . Trade . It was one of a scant few items exempted from trade embargoes against Zhentil Keep . Long confined to the Moonsea , it was traded to the south in the mid – 14th century DR , sold in unmarked barrels to escape the stigma of that area . Prices . Tanagyr ' s Stout could be purchased in the following containers :
Ceratosaur Ceratosaurs were viscous bipedal carnivorous dinosaur s from the jungles of Chult . Description . These dinosaurs could reach 30 feet ( nine meters ) in length and walked on two thick , muscular legs . Their body and tail were proportionally large . They had a curved neck with a lizard - like head , which had a distinctive nose horn and brow ridges and knobby bumps above their over - sized eyes . Their arms were tiny with four clawed fingers each . Behavior . Ceratosaurs hunted either alone or in pairs . If in pairs , one would intentionally drive prey into the clutches of the other . Combat . Ceratosaurs used their speed and powerful jaws to their advantage . If they caught a creature in their mouths , they would shake it violently . History . Ceratosaurs , like most dinosaurs , originated in Chult . No one had ever successfully tamed a ceratosaur .
Yeoman ' s fiddle A yeoman ' s fiddle was a mechanical musical instrument invented by the gnome artist Nadul DaRoni . It was available for purchase through " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " . Description . The instrument had either a crank or a spring that turned a rosin - covered wheel against the strings to produce sound , while a set of keys connected to gears pressed the strings . It could include different wheels for different songs . When played , a yeoman ' s fiddle attracted much attention , but due to its complex nature and delicate construction it also had a small chance of malfunctioning .
Caravan District Though not technically a single district , the Caravan District referred to the area surrounding each of the gates of Huzuz . Description . The Caravan District was crowded with inns , taverns , hostels , animal stalls , and caravanserais . Mosques were even located in or around the Caravan District so enlightened Zakharans did not need to travel far in order to worship . Activities . The Caravan Districts were designed so that caravan masters and traders could acquire everything needed to load or unload their cargo and enjoy themselves , all within a short vicinity of one of Huzuz ' s gates .
Heralds ( local ) The Heralds of Faerûn had members in most cities of significant size or in locations where their services were in demand . Each local Herald was responsible for their city and usually the surrounding countryside as well . Each office had a unique name which the Herald used on official business , rather than their real name . In Cormyr , where the Heralds were an integral part of the government , the crown decided that Herald offices should be the same as the city in which they were based . Below is a table of the known local heralds . Location is usually the name of their city , but some Heralds wander about or ride a circuit . Sorting by Region will group them geographically .
Nanfoodle Buswilligan Nanfoodle Buswilligan is a gnome alchemist around three and a half feet ( 1 . 1m ) tall . He has a little knowledge of illusion ism . He is a long - term personal friend of Shoudra Stargleam and was hired by Marchion Elastul Raurym to work his alchemy in Mirabar . Appearance . Nanfoodle is around three and a half feet tall with a long crooked nose . He is bald other than a semicircle of white hair on the back of his head from ear to ear . Background . Nanfoodle created a process whereby existing metals were enhanced with adamantine flakes . He had previously attempted to get the same result using lead , but found that this only weakened the original metal . Marchion Elastul was disappointed at this result , not noticing any benefits over creating an alloy . Since his arrival in Mirabar , Nanfoodle has attempted to avoid involvement in the politics of the city . Mithral Hall . In 1370 DR , Nanfoodle was ordered by Marchion Elastul Raurym to travel to Mithral Hall with Shoudra Stargleam in order to sabotage the industry there . He refused to do so and started helping Bruenor on his adventures . He helped multiple times when King Many - Arrows tried to take over Mithril Hall by making traps . He is a helpful little gnome to the Companions of the Hall Notes . The reincarnated Regis disguised himself as Nanfoodle during his time in Cormyr in 1481 DR .
The Coral Kingdom The Coral Kingdom , by Douglas Niles , is the second book in the Druidhome trilogy . Summary . The King Tristan Kendrick is captured by minions of Talos and held in the the Coral Kingdom . His wife Robyn , his daughter Alicia , and her friends try to rescue him . They try to find a way to Synnoria , an elven kingdom . They obtain the help of Brigit Cu ' Lyrran and make their way to Evermeet in order to get help to travel under the sea . From Evermeet , with the assistance of the elves , they travel to the Coral Kingdom and rescue the king . Characters . Alicia Kendrick • Brandon • Brigit Cu ' Lyrran • Deirdre Kendrick • Erashanoor • Hanrald Blackstone • Ityak - Ortheel • Keane • Malar • Malawar / Coss Axell Sinioth • Pallarynd • Pawldo • Randolph • Robyn Kendrick • Talos • Tavish
Clarity of mind Clarity of mind was an abjuration spell that warded against spells affecting perception . Effect . The caster granted the subject the insight to defend against spells from the charm ( " charm monster " ) , compulsion ( " dominate animal " ) , or glamer ( " change self " ) subschools of magic . " Clarity of mind " also improved the likelyhood of the target striking an opponent that had concealment from a glamer spell ( such as " blur " and " displacement " ) .
Dark Eight The Dark Eight were a coven of pit fiend generals who resided on the Ninth Layer of Hell , Nessus . They plotted and strategized the movements of Hell ' s armies . Bel , Lord of the First Layer , was once a mighty leader on the battlefields of the War , and used his influence with the Dark Eight to retain control of Avernus .
Munaa el Tarshaj Munaa yr Shunnari el Tarshaj was the fifth daughter of Syl - Pasha Kadar el Tarshaj of Calimport . She became the second wife of Akkabar Shoon the Elder on Midsummer of −78 DR . As a wedding gift , her father made Akkabar the Elder the Syl - Vizar and ruler of Memnon . Seven months after his marriage , Akkabar secretly had nearly all the members of Munaa ' s family murdered and took the throne of Calimshan from his father - in - law .
Rythan Crown Prince Rythan of Tethyr was next in line to the throne of Tethyr . He destroyed the lich Jhaniloth Puiral of the Twisted Rune while she was in her lair . In retribution for this act , the Rune created Mulsparkh , and Rythan was killed in the Battle of Nightflames against its armies in 1334 DR .
Sato Masako Sato Masako was a samurai retainer of the Niwa clan and jito of Tosa in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . In 1357 DR , Sato went to a small village led by Gobo to stop some bandit sohei in answer to a letter sent by Gobo . As he arrived , however , the village was raided and Gobo killed . Sato gave help to the villagers and hired some adventurers who happened to be there to find these raiders and report to him in Tosa . Activities . In Tosa he led a company of three samurai and twelve bushi . He was busy trying to stop a group of Tengu living in nearby hills that played pranks to him for his fatness
Bosturo Bosturo was a noted sage and keeper of the Muradi Lighthouse in Koryo around 1357 DR . History . Bosturo grew up in the Quang Muku Forest , but came to be the Master of the Muradi Lighthouse in 1308 DR . With dedicated service , he had held this position for 49 years by 1357 DR . At one point , he received a scroll of commendation from the ex - king of Silla , and displayed it proudly in his studio . Activities . As Master of the Muradi Lighthouse , Bosturo ' s duty to keep its lamp burning to warn ships of the flaming seas that lay off the coast of the southwestern tip of the Koryo Peninsula . In his spare time , he studied and wrote of the flora and fauna of Koryo . He was a particular expert on the less - familiar plants of Quang Muku , and many of the potion s that could be brewed or distilled from them . He would speak of his studies for a fee . Personality . Bosturo was naturally rather lonely , and so was rather talkative when he had visitors . For a good conversation , he would even reduce his fee . Description . Bosturo had never cut his hair in his life , so his braided gray hair was so long it swept the floor behind him .
Carsomyr Carsomyr was a powerful two - handed Holy Avenger sword found in Firkraag ' s " hoard " in " " . Physical description . Described as one of the most powerful weapons existing on Faerûn , the blade was technically a + 5 two - handed sword ( greatsword ) that granted magic resistance when wielded . Uses . This powerful sword could be used to cast " dispel magic " . Carsomyr was extremely devastating to chaotic evil opponents and also dispelled their magic whenever it hit . Appendix . Appearances . In " " , Cespenar could combine Carsomyr with the Eye of Tyr to make it a + 6 weapon .
Meth The Meth was a breed of light warhorse known for its short legs and sturdy disposition . Meths were first bred in Unther near the border to Chessenta around 1000 DR . They were used for pulling chariots in the Old Empires . A Meth was usually gray or other solid colors . A Meth was stronger , tougher , and wiser than most light horses , but it ran a little more slowly , owing to its compact build . Meths were popular in the Vilhon Reach and cost about 45 platinum pieces .
Alarashan Tlor Alarashan Tlor was a male wizard who was one of the magelord s of Athalantar and was killed in Elminster Aumar ' s insurrection . History . He was one of the more rationally minded magelords and agreed with his master Ithboltar to fight together but died in the spell - battle in Ithboltar ' s tower .
Plant door Plant door was an alteration spell that created a passageway through thick vegetation , allowing easy passage or concealment . Effects . This spell opened a magical corridor 4 ft ( 1 . 2 m ) wide by 8 ft ( 2 . 4 m ) tall whose length could be up to 12 ft ( 3 . 7 m ) per level of the caster . The passage had to have sufficient vegetation ( trees , thickets , undergrowth , etc . ) either natural or magically created ( by the " overgrowth " version of " plant growth " for example ) and the entrance was only visible to the caster , druids of equal or higher level , or dryad s . " Plant door " could also be used to " step inside " a tree for concealment of medium sized or smaller creatures , subject to space limitations . If a tree being used as a hiding place were burned or cut down , those within had to exit before the tree was consumed or severed , or else perish with the tree . This spell lasted for tens of minutes depending on the experience of the caster . If used to hide in an ash tree , the duration was three times longer ; an oak tree extended the duration by a factor of nine . This spell had no effect on plant - based lifeforms such as treant s , shambling mound s , molds , slimes , etc . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a small lump of charcoal or the druid ' s usual mistletoe .
Nethmoun Aln Nethmoun Aln was a reclusive wizard who lived in a ramshackle hut on the east side of Scornubel . He protected his home with flying daggers , margoyles , and modified " Evard ' s black tentacles " spells . Nethmoun was a collector of rare spells . He sometimes sent his strikingly beautiful cook , or a projected image of her , out into the city to discover new spells or effects .
House of Al - Thuria The House of Al - Thuria was one of the richest merchant families in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Organization . Each of their three large factories specialized in making leather goods including leather armor , saddles and tack , and sandals and other common items . Jamila al - Thuri was the matriarch of the family . History . This prominent dwarven family specialized in all kinds of leather goods . Base of Operations . The House of Al - Thuria was based in the Clothiers ' District .
Nelve Harssad Nelve Harssad was an inhabitant of Tsurlagol , a traveler and an author . Nelve was the author of " My Journeys Around the Sea of Fallen Stars " , a book detailing their travels on the Sea of Fallen Stars . It was written in the Year of the Sword and Stars , 1332 DR .
Myrineyl Baenre Myrineyl Baenre was the First Priestess of House Baenre circa 1484 DR . Personality . Myrineyl had been groomed from infancy to rule . However , she developed a sadistic side . She had a strange fascination with surface elves and had always at her side a slave attendant of this race . These attendants , however , rarely survived long and always needed to be replaced . Powers . Myrineyl was equally talented in divine and arcane magic . History . Myrineyl was the firstborn of matron mother Quenthel Baenre . In 1480 DR , she was in her last year in Arach - Tinilith . In later years , she and Quenthel ' s sister Sos ' Umptu Baenre competed for the title of First Priestess . The appointment of her aunt as matron mother of the restored House Do ' Urden probably granted the First Priestess position to Myrineyl .