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Pearl Pearls were not mined , they were the product of oysters or other mollusks , but they were treated like gemstones . Description . Pearls were formed of layers of tchazar ( ) around a bit of grit or other irritant , growing inside a mollusk over the span of a few years . This slow process gave pearls a smooth surface with a deep , rich luster . Pearls were predominantly white but did occur in other colors such as gold , pink , or silver ; rainbow and black being the most rare and valuable . Over - sized pearls ( 3 in or 8 cm in diameter or more ) were frequently flawed in some way and not as valuable . One exception to this was a perfect head - sized pearl that was enchanted to become a " crystal ball " . A typical pearl has a base value of 100 gp to 500 gp , depending on market value . Pearls were considered sacred by followers of Deep Sashelas and Dugmaren Brightmantle — appropriate for sacrifice , or to be consecrated for use , or recognized as boons or omens when found . Specifically , white pearls were sacred to followers of Savras , and black pearls were sacred to followers of Shargaas and Vhaeraun . Powers . Pearls were used as a material component in many spells , particularly those that reduced acids to plain water , and " neutralize poison " . Crushed to a powder , pearls were used in creating all types of magic mirrors . Well - known magical items included the " pearl of power " , the " pearl of the sirines " and the " pearl of wisdom " .
Celestial domain The Celestial domain is a deity domain that grants divine spellcasters celestial spell powers . It originated in the " Book of Exalted Deeds " , and was added to the Forgotten Realms setting by the " Player ' s Guide to Faerûn " . Celestial Domain Powers . The cleric gains the ability to smite evildoers once per day , as a paladin can .
Agatha ' s mask Agatha ' s mask was a magical item of illusion . Description . Agatha ' s mask was a plain white stage mask with a simple cord to hold it in place . Abilities . When worn , the mask bestowed on the wearer the illusionary appearance of another race or monster . This effect only worked as long as the mask was worn and only effective to the naked eye ; any magical scrutiny would reveal the true identity of the wearer . History . For a long time , the mask was in the possession of the banshee , Agatha . In 1356 DR , the drow , Drizzt Do ' Urden , needed a way to enter the city of Calimshan without anyone knowing of his dark elf heritage . He and his barbarian friend , Wulfgar , acquired the mask without killing the banshee on the request of nearby villagers of Conyberry . Near the end of 1356 DR , Drizzt gave the mask to Regis , when the halfling became the Pook thieves ' guildmaster . In 1357 DR , Artemis Entreri took possession of the mask from the halfling . While seeking a rematch with Drizzt , Entreri transformed himself into Regis on a visit to Mithral Hall . Entreri was left critically injured and hanging from a cliff , and Regis stole the mask back , as well as other magical possessions of Entreri . Later in the year , Regis offered Drizzt the mask to help him on his journey to Menzoberranzan , but Drizzt turned down the offer . Later , Catti - brie took the mask to aid her in pursuing Drizzt , by disguising herself as a drow female . She lost control over the mask and it fell into Jarlaxle ' s hands , but she eventually returned from the Underdark with the mask . In 1368 DR , Jarlaxle used the mask and the same technique as Drizzt Do ' Urden to visit Memnon .
Malaerigo Harsard Malaerigo Harsard was the guildmaster of the Cellarers ' & Plumbers ' Guild of Waterdeep in 1479 DR . Description . Malaerigo had unkempt black hair and a line of moles down his right cheek . He was a cheapskate , so he never wore expensive or fine clothes . Relationships . Malaerigo had a daughter , Laraelra Harsard . She argued with him over key issues and he disapproved somewhat of her sorcery .
Pharom Ildacer Pharom Ildacer was the elder surviving aquatic elf high mages in Myth Nantar and a member of the Nantarn Council . History . Pharom was promoted to High Mage in 1341 DR after his masters the High Mages Taranath Reefglamor and Yrlimn Tidark accepted new students . A key player in the Twelfth Serôs War , Pharom in flamerule 5 of 1369 DR met with the " Loreweaver " Pacys in order to had the bard ' s help in understanding of the Prophecy of Thurlathiirn . The High mages and Pacys went to Myth Nantar in marpenoth and thank to Pacys easily opened the barrier surrounding the city . There in uktar 11 Pharom and his fellow casted their magic that sent Iakhovas to the Outer Planes ending the war , but only Pharom remained alive . In hammer 8 of 1370 DR Pharom permitted to the malenti to settle in Myth Nantar . Activiities . Pharom suffered the bad manner of his cousin Morgan Ildacer but he knew too well the need of diplomacy . He had always fascinated by the dukar magic and had start an exchange of spell s with Lashyrr Maerdrymm in order to increase the respective knowledges .
Bhaluin Bhaluin , or the Drowned City , was a ruin located in the middle of Gbor Nor in Semphar . Geography . The ruins of Bhaluin sat upon an island within Gbor Nor located 10 miles ( 16 km ) from the coast . Many of the ancient buildings were found under the waterline , giving the city its nickname . Description . The ruins of Bhaluin were well - preserved for the most part . Much of the streets were cluttered with rubble from collapsed walls . Seven large minarets were found at the center of the city , accompanied by a strange wailing sound that some believed was just the wind . History . Bhaluin was rumored to have been built 4 , 000 years ago during the height of the Raurin Empire . Inhabitants . A secret cult of the dead lay hidden somewhere deep within Bhaluin . Both living and undead members comprised their ransk . Rumors and Legends . Bodies from adventurers who explored the city were often found floating in leather boats . A few survivors reported doing battle with strange creatures wearing tattered red robes .
Kallicl Kallicl was a priest of Zaltec in Nexal , Maztica . History . In 1361 DR , he was the right - hand man of high priest Hoxitl . He conspired with him to kill Erixitl . During the Viperhands attack at the start of the Night of Wailing , he reported to Hoxitl on the situation of the battle .
Chitikas Chitikas was a couatl servant of Qotal . History . Chitikas was the main agent of Qotal in preparation for his god ' s return . He appeared to Erixitl , the girl prophesied to call back Qotal , and gave her the ability to speak with Faerun ian people . Chitikas appeared again during the Night of Wailing , just after the death of Naltecona , to guide Erixitl and Halloran in fighting the Ancient Ones . During the fighting against the drow at the Highcave in Mount Zatal , he sacrificed himself in order to kill the Ancestor and destroy the Darkfyre .
Entillis Fulsom Entillis Fulsom was an elf and a member of the Harpers living in Baldur ' s Gate . Relationships . Entillis was a friend of Gorion , Jaheira , and Khalid . History . When Gorion ' s Ward arrived in Baldur ' s Gate , Entillis told him important information about the Iron Throne ' s enemies and about possible allies for the young adventurer .
Fang The Fang was a large promontory extending north into the Sea of Fallen Stars from Aglarond . Geography . It was a mostly barren and rocky piece of land that jutted out from the northern coast of Aglarond , marking the beginning of the Sea of Dlurg . The area was battered by storms almost constantly , and seas were often violent . Reefs surrounded the coastline . Government . The Fangers ruled themselves , wanting nothing to do with the Royal Council of Aglarond , but were still considered Aglarondan citizens . History . The Fang came to prominence in history after the humans of Velprin were defeated by the half - elves of the Yuirwood in the 1060s by Dalereckoning . While the majority of the defeated humans who rejected half - elven rule would soon found Altumbel , a few hundred went north instead to settle the Fang . Inhabitants . " Fangers " was a derogatory term given to the human inhabitants of the Fang . The vast majority of them were descendents of the wave of migrants from the fall of Velprin . Sea elves had several villages among the coastal reefs . Rumors and Legends . Some of the younger Fangers had allegedly begun expressing a desire to reject their countrymen ' s disdain of wider Aglarond in 1368 DR , which both gladdened and worried the Simbul as she was concerned that their efforts may have stirred up the older generations against the region ' s half - elves .
Sitting bull The sitting bull was a magical chalice carved in the shape of a bull . It was one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , a collection of magical vessels created by the Han people of Koryo in ancient times . Powers . One who drank from the cup was instilled with the powerful wu jen spell " surelife " , saving them against natural causes of death , and a protection against all assaults short of physical attack . However this benefit lasted for only one hour , and the cup itself could only be used once a day . History . As one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , the " sitting bull " < nowiki > ' s < / nowiki > powers had most likely at one stage influenced the history of Koryo . However , it was later lost . In the mid – 14th century DR , King Wanang Sun led an expedition to recover three of the Wo - ha Ui - jung . He was successful , discovering the " sitting bull " , " sitting monkey " , and " standing deer " by 1357 DR . He was widely believe to make regular use of the " sitting bull " .
El Ahimar The Ahimar clan was the least well known and most secretive of the four major crime families operating in Calimshan in 1370 DR . They rose to power during the Darkstalker Wars in 1359 DR . Believed to have been a lost house , they were aided by Ralan el Pesarkhal , and as such were indebted to him and under his indirect control .
Triple Legion The Triple Legion was a mercenary organization within the Sevenfold Mazework of the Great Dismal Delve . Organization . The Triple Legion was made - up of 800 xorn mercenaries . Activities . This mercenary group was used by the dao for scouting and spy missions . They were well - paid but not trusted . The dao kept them far from the palace of the Great Khan . Base of Operations . The Sevenfold Mazework within the Great Dismal Delve served as base of all dao military organizations .
Blindness or deafness Blindness or deafness was a necromancy - or , in a variant , illusion - spell that rendered a target blind or deaf as chosen by the caster . Effects . There were several versions of this spell . The later version could be cast at any creature ( living or undead ) within 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) and rendered them blind or deaf for up to one minute . The target continually attempted to resist the magic of this spell , and the stronger its constitution , the more likely it would recover before the minute was up . If cast at a higher level , more creatures could be targeted . The older version of this spell had a much longer range ( a minimum of 120 ft or 36 . 6 m ) and the target only got one chance to resist or was struck blind or deaf permanently . This magically - induced condition could only be reversed by a " remove blindness or deafness " spell , or more powerful magics . Only living creatures were affected by this spell . There also existed two older separate versions based on illusion magic , where one could only inflict blindness , the other deafness . Components . The different versions of this spell required only a verbal utterance to cast , except " deafness " , where also gestures and beeswax were needed .
Hulda Hulda was a stone giant who helped Blagothkus in managing the flying Skyreach Castle . Personality . Hulda was very concerned about Blagothkus ' plan to ally with dragon s and the Cult of the Dragon . As a companion of Wigluf , she supported him in all his decisions . History . Hulda and her companion Wigluf were guests at Skyreach Castle . Hulda protected Wigluf when he tried to use a magic cauldron to interrogate the giant pantheon about Blagothkus ' s plan .
Greatsword A greatsword is a two - handed , martial , melee weapon . Description . The greatsword is the largest member of the sword family requiring two hands to wield . The hilt is elongated to accommodate the extra grip and the blade is doubled - edged . Some versions have parrying hooks ( " Parierhaken " ) on the blade about 4 - 8in ( 10 - 20cm ) away from the guard . The blade is dull between the parrying hooks and the guard so it can be gripped there . An average greatsword costs 50gp and weighs 8lbs ( 3 . 6kg ) . Weaponology . The greatsword is large and heavy for a sword , and takes good training to wield effectively , therefore it is classified as a martial weapon . Greatswords with the parrying hooks may be gripped with one hand between the hooks and the guard and the other on the hilt , allowing this weapon to be used in pole arm fashion . The greatsword is recognized by adventurers as a reliable , powerful weapon .
Affluent District The Affluent District was a district of Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Description . Nestled in the southeast corner of Huzuz against the city walls , the Affluent District was found in the Palace Quarter and was one of the smaller city districts . This district was bordered by the South District to the west , the Court District to the northwest , and the East District to the north and northeast . Two major roads ran parallel on either side of the Affluent District ; the Avenue of Wealth on the east side and the Pilgrims ' Route on the west side . Inhabitants . As its name implied , most of the inhabitants of the Affluent District were wealthy , though not nearly as wealthy or ostentatious as the residents of the Court District . The Affluent District was mostly populated with rich merchants and adventurers who found good fortune on their travels . Constant patrols by the Footmen , and the general nature of its residents , ensured that the Affluent District was a quiet place to live in bustling Huzuz .
Summoning sphere The Summoning sphere was a group of spells granted to cleric s , mystic s and shaman s . These spells could bring aid in the form of creatures from distant places and planes , or transport the caster to safety . Spells in normal text were listed in the " Tome of Magic 2nd edition " . Spells in italics were added to the Summoning Sphere in the " " sourcebook .
Crimel Crimel was a small city in Luiren in the Shining South . Geography . Crimel was found along the edge of the Long Forest . Inhabitants . Only a thousand people lived in the city . Most of them were directly involved in the logging business given the close proximity to the Long Forest . Priests of Yondalla ensured that any timber harvest from the forest was done in an appropriate manner . Silvo Carver served as mayor of Crimel . Armed Forces . A small force of 50 halfling warders protected Crimel . These Warder ' s were particularly skilled in the ways of the forest .
Gar Shatterkeel Gar Shatterkeel was the Prophet of Water and the leader of the Cult of the Crushing Wave . Description . His skin was covered in barnacles , and his left arm was replaced by a large mechanical crab claw . He wielded a magical trident known as " Drown " . History . Gar was born in a poor fishing village in the Nelanther Isles . When he was young , sahuagin attacked and slaughtered everyone in the village ; soon after , he was conscripted by a Tethyr ian merchant galley and grew up in brutal indentured servitude that was little more than slavery . When the ship was destroyed by pirates , he clung to the wreckage for days until a shark ripped off his left arm . He finally gave up all hope and accepted his imminent death , but a strong current carried him away from the predator to the shores of the Sword Coast . Believing that the sea itself had saved his life , he spent the next several years devoting himself to studying the ocean , learning powerful water magic . His harsh experiences with both the mercenaries and pirates led him to distrust other people , but he came to believe that it was his calling to find others like him and teach them the power of the sea . When he began to receive visions from the Elder Elemental Eye , he followed them to a hidden cavern beneath the Sumber Hills where he found a powerful magic trident called " Drown " imbued with the power of the primordial Olhydra , Princess of Evil Water . Taking up the trident , he devoted himself to Olhydra and expanded his followers into the Cult of the Crushing Wave .
Galladel Galladel was once the king of Shilmista , but was killed by the ogrillon king Ragnor . He once believed the magic of the forest , but lost his beliefs once he tried the ritual and failed his fellow elves . Over the many years of his age , he has became almost human like in thinking and planning during the war of Shilmista .
Tombs of Deckon Thar The Tombs of Deckon Thar were seven cairns loaded with bandit treasure within the Nether Mountains . Geography . The tombs were located on the western slope of the Nether Mountains in a secret canyon north of Silverymoon Pass . History . Named for the first leader of the bandit group the Chieftains in Gold , the tombs were legendary . For years , Deckon Thar ' s raiders attacked merchants between Silverymoon and Sundabar . They grew rich hoarding their ill - gotten gains in a great keep and burying their leaders in dark caves filled with unplundered riches . Inhabitants . Around 1372 DR , the entombed began to stir and rose as wight s under the icy rule of Vinjarak the Mound King .
Vattick Tanthul Prince Vattick Tanthul was a male shade human of Thultanthar , the City of Shade . Relationships . He was the twin brother of Prince Mattick Tanthul . He was 2 minutes younger than his brother . Both had black hairs 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 . History . In 1487 DR , Vattick was killed by Dove Falconhand . Personality . Mattick and Vattick sided with Brennus and Hadrhune in supporting the swift destruction of all threats to Shade ' s rule . Prince Vattick ' s personal sigil was a pair of interlocking silver rings , outlined in purple on a charcoal gray field .
Natali Dormetsk Natali Dormetsk was a warrior of Sossal during the Rage of Dragons of 1373 DR . History . Natali was a commander in the contingent led by Madislak Pemsk during the war against the Ice Witch Iyraclea and the white dragon dracolich Zethrindor . He was chosen alongside Stival Chergoba to join Madislak in the duel against Zethrindor .
Clan Forgebar Clan Forgebar was a savage dwarven family of around seventy hill dwarves who lived in caves in Mount Galardrym in the Sword Mountains . History . Around 1372 DR , the clan launched three attacks on the nearby gnome settlement of Ieirithymbul , but each time they came close to total elimination due to the gold dragon Palarandusk , the " Unseen Protector " .
Zaltec Zaltec was the chaotic evil god of war in Maztica . He was also known as Bringer of War and the Eater of Hearts . The latter title says what he demanded of his followers . Worship . The cult of Zaltec was brought to extremes by the Nexal an people . He was their patron deity and they thanked him consequently for their victorious conquests of Maztica . His priests had to give him human sacrifices in high quantities . The highest sacrifice was a fresh heart presented on an altar of a holy pyramid . But he also loved those sacrifices who were given to him during a battle . His worshipers believed that he favored them if they made war in his name . Ironically the Nexalan used the so called " feathered wars " ( named after the peaceful brother of Zaltec , the god Qotal ) and waged them in Zaltec ' s name to procure sufficient sacrifices during times of peace . The priests of Zaltec were clothed in black , soiled robes and used the blood of their victims as coloration for their hair . They also arranged the hair into spikes sprouting out into all directions . The priests had minor access to the spheres of hishna , sun , combat and charm but major access to influence . Reaching the 9th level they could freely chose two additional spheres out of the four others to gain major access over them .
Tabasheer Tabasheer was an opal - like silica found in the joints of certain types of bamboo . Description . Tabasheer was found in irregular nuggets that were usually tumbled smooth and then polished to velvety sheen . They were worn in rings and decorated the fringes of shawls and pectorals , mainly in the South where this gemstone was used as currency in trade deals , especially when bartering with northern barbarian tribes . A typical specimen has a base value of 50 gp . Powers . Ground to a powder and placed on the tongue or in an open wound , tabasheer had a remarkable effect on the subject when " cure light wounds " was cast upon it : the recipient of this treatment gained a temporary health boost that lasted for 24 hours or until the health was lost due to subsequent injury , poison , or illness .
Heavy mace A heavy mace is a simple , one - handed melee weapon , much like a club made from metal . Description . The heavy mace is the larger brother of the light mace . It has a longer and thicker metal haft and a larger head than the light mace . The flanges on the striking head are bigger and often more elaborate . Heavy maces are not to be confused with the morning star which is even longer and has spikes protruding out of the head . An average heavy mace costs 12gp and weighs 8lbs ( 3 . 6kg ) . Use . The mace is the natural development of the club and is made completely out of metal , making it a heavy but difficult to break weapon . This weapon is intended to be used one - handed and is simple enough for most character classes to use without any training . Mounted horsemen often use maces with slightly longer hafts to reach both mounted and unmounted opponents . Realmslore . The weapon is often found in the hands of adventurers from Cormyr , the Savage Frontier and Vaasa .
Flubnak Flubnak was a gnoll chieftain and trapper around 1485 DR . History . Flubnak led a gnoll tribe near Daggerford . In 1485 DR , he was possessed by the pit fiend Baazka and manipulated into losing his title in favor of Noyerghu , a gnoll from Thay who accompanied the Red Wizard of Thay Thegger Grynn . Flubnak became a kind of hermit , isolated from all save his two pet wolves . He was later killed by an adventuring party that had invaded the lodge to stop the gnoll ' s raids .
Lasfelro Lasfelro the Silent was a merchant on the Sword Coast just before the Tyranny of Dragons . Personality . Lasfelro usually remained silent , hence his moniker , but sometimes he broke into merry song or short bouts of joke - telling . He was a reasonably good singer and his jokes were quite funny . History . At the start of the Tyranny of Dragons in 1489 DR Lasfelro attached his wagon to a great caravan that , unknown to him , was full of Cult of the Dragon agents transporting treasures for the Hoard of the Dragon Queen .
Laric Laric was the Captain of the Bloodriders , the personal guard of Grunnarch the Red . History . In 1345 DR , Laric accompanied Grunnarch the Red to Oman ' s Isle to the council before attacking the Ffolk cities in the southern cities of the Moonshae Isles .