Realms of Infamy Realms of Infamy , edited by James Lowder , is the second anthology of stories from the Forgotten Realms . " So High A Price " . By Ed Greenwood " Date : " 1334 DR Summary . In this story , set in 1334 DR , Manshoon is determined to overthrow the council of Zhentil Keep . He plots with Fzoul Chembryl to take control of the council of Zhentil Keep . Elminster , in disguise as a beholder , manages to stop him . Index . Manshoon , Fzoul Chembryl , Elminster , beholder , Zhentil Keep , Zhentarim " The More Things Change " . By Elaine Cunningham " Date : " before 1321 DR ; 1390 DR Summary . After having been rejected by his Moonblade , Elaith Craulnober leaves Evermeet and joins a band of mercenaries . We also learn of his later life . Plot . Elaith Craulnober serves as captain of the king ' s guard in Evermeet and is betrothed to the ruler ' s daughter , Amnestria . The vivid and adventurous - minded princess complains about Elaith being too serious and proper , never questioning the rules and traditions of his kin . Some time later , we learn that Elaith inherited the moonblade of his family , but it rejected him . The afflicted Elaith leaves Evermeet , and after a brief brawl at a Waterdeep inn , he joins a band of mercenary treasure - hunters . In 1390 DR , we see Elaith as the renowned crime - lord of Waterdeep , with a daughter Azariah . He arranges for his girl to be trained by Arilyn Moonblade . The only thing he asks of the famed half - elf assassin , is that she teach Azariah the rules — and the habit of questioning them . Index . Elaith Craulnober , Amnestria , Azariah Craulnober , Arilyn Moonblade " The Meaning of Lore " . By Barb Hendee " Raven ' s Egg " . By Elaine Bergstrom " The Third Level " . By R . A . Salvatore A fourteen - year - old Artemis Entreri finds himself invited to the Basadoni cabal of thieves . This is the tale of how he became a lieutenant of that prestigious organization within only a few months of joining . " Blood Sport " . By Christie Golden The Shark , a bounty hunter specialized in vampire - slaying , follows Jander Sunstar to Waterdeep , where she hopes to finally defeat the " blooder " . " Gallows Day " . By David Cook Therin , a member of Pinch ' s party of thieves , was setup on their latest " job " . As Pinch begins to tie the clues together , he devises a scheme to get his man off the gallows and have his revenge on the traitor . " A Matter of Thorns " . By James M . Ward " Stolen Spells " . By Denise Vitola " The Greatest Hero Who Ever Died " . By J . Robert King " Twilight " . By Troy Denning " The Walls of Midnight " . By Mark Anthony Ravendas , a former member of the Flaming Fist from Baldur ' s Gate , is sent on a mission by the Zhentarim to retrieve an ancient magical object , the Finger of Ckai - el - Ckaan . Arriving at Gurthang , the old sorcerer ' s tower in the Sunset Mountains , she finds its walls insurmountable . With the help of Marnok , a mage she meets there , she overcomes the fortress ' defenses and escapes , sacrificing Marnok , with the prize in her hands . " And Wringing of Hands " . By Jane Cooper Hong Summary . We get to know Tine , a small - time alchemist , in his secret occupation as poison - maker and accomplice to Renek the assassin . His conscience and his heart ' s desires are not always in concordance with the malignant life of hired killers . " Thieves Honor " . By Mary H . Herbert A common horsethief from Immilmar named Teza is caught up in a plot involving Prince Laric Balindre of Telflamm . " Laughter in the Flames " . By James Lowder Summary . Hamnet Hawklin and Gareth Truesilver are respected members of the Cormyr ian Society of Stalwart Adventurers . When they are informed of a possible passageway to the realm of Cyric , Lord of Strife by Uther , butler of the Society ' s Club Hall , they embark on the journey through the dark alleys of Suzail . " Vision " . By Roger E . Moore