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Company of the Scorpions The Company of the Scorpions was a military unit in the Zhentilar army before and during the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR . History . The first commander was Tyzack , a paranoid man living in fear of people discovering that in his youth he had briefly rebelled against the Zhentarim . The Company did not participate in the Battle of Shadowdale , instead being busy with a mission ordered by the god Bane in person to try to find a lost powerful magic al artifact in Archendale . However , their search was in vain . Later , they were among the many troops that Bane ordered to converge on Scardale . On the way , the Company of the Scorpions met the then - human Cyric . Cyric soon rose through the Company ' s ranks and thanks to a " strange " incident became the new commander of the Company . In Scardale , Bane was satisfied by the Company ' s operations and elevated them to an elite corp directly under his control . He also reassigned most of the men . The Company at this point were led by Cyric and the lieutenant Dalzhel . They fought at Tantras while Cyric carried out a secret mission behind the enemy lines . After the death of Bane , the Company of the Scorpions went rogue under the command of Cyric in his hunt for the Tablets of Fate . After some skirmishes with the heroes Midnight , Adon , and Kelemvor Lyonsbane , most of the company were killed by the god of assassins , Bhaal , also search for the Tablets . In the end , only Cyric remained , effectively dissolving the Company .
Aumark Lithyl Aumark Lithyl was the ruler of Ruathym . History . Before becoming the ruler of Ruathym , Aumark Lithyl was a member of the adventuring band known as the Knights of Myth Drannor . He left the party after his father , Ulphron Lithyl was slain during the war with Luskan in Kythorn , 1356 DR . During a war with Luskan in Uktar , 1357 DR , Aumark united the island of Ruathym and brought the four conflicting nations together into a single united kingdom unified nation . Around 1358 DR , Aumark had 500 warrior s under his command and three warships , which were loaned to him by First Axe Wedigar Ruthmaald of Holgerstead , a smaller Ruathym kingdom .
Society of Brilliance The Society of Brilliance was a neutral society consisting of a few scholars represented by various races in the Underdark . Dogma . Their goal was to study the Underdark , hoping to gain a better understanding about the terrain where they lived . History . They went on a pilgrimage to Gravenhollow some years before the Rage of Demons .
Samas Kul Samas Kul was the Zulkir of Transmutation since his predecessor ' s death in 1375 DR within the ranks of the Red wizard s of Thay and ally of Szass Tam . He was also the master of Thay ' s Guild of Foreign Trade . Description . Samas was tall and obese , and wore tentlike begemmed , costly robes . He spoke with a plummy , onctuous voice . Personality . Cultivating an air of being cultured , the ambitious Samas was known for his particularly cutting sarcasm and cynical manner . Possessions . Samas wore a Ring of protection which bestowed upon him a protecitve aura invisible as air but strong as steel . He also had a wand of congealed quicksilver that could change an adversary into something harmless like a snail . History . Twin tiefling warlocks worked covertly for Samas Kul , Master of the Guild of Foreign Trade in Bezantur . The corpulent red wizard used the warlocks known as Tolyst and Finora to spy on and intimidate his trade rivals . Tolyst was easily recognized by his large fangs , wolfish grin , and orange eyes . Finora could be identified by her catlike tail and yellow cat ' s eyes . Samas replaced Druxus Rhym in 1375 DR as zulkir following Rhym ' s assassination . As Szass Tam tried to seize lone rulership of Thay by force , Samas allied with Dmitra Flass ' s council to stand against Szass ' s armies .
Mynteer Mynteer , also known as , was a hard , clear , and rare gemstone found in the Realms . Description . These semi - precious stones occurred in crystals , usually with inclusions so that it yielded only small gems . A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp . Powers . This stone was powdered and mixed to make magical ink to inscribe scrolls for casting spells related to the movement of objects via levitation , telekinesis , or magical force , such as " unseen servant " , " Tenser ' s floating disc " , " etc . "
Ring of disintegration Ring of disintegration was a spell unique to Halruaa . Effects . This spell created a small bit of disintegrating matter . Upon impact this bit grew to a 6 inch circlet . Targets struck by this circlet suffer intense pain and immediately lose an appendage , determined at random . Larger creatures only suffered from the pain and did not lose an appendage . Components . This spell required a silver bracelet to cast . The bracelet needed to be worth at least 100 gp and have a bit of mithril worked into the silver . The bracelet was consumed once the spell was cast .
Nikitsky Nikitsky lived within the city of Almorel in the Hordelands during the mid – 14th century DR . Activities . Nikitsky served as the Mechnik , or leader , of the governing body of Almorel called the Gospoda . He controlled council meetings and oversaw the well - being of the city .
Reading Room The Reading Room was a fortified temple of Deneir in the Earthfast Mountains between Impiltur and the Vast in north Faerûn . It was located far to the south of the main temple of the Master ' s Library on Iron Dragon Mountain . Activities . Although every devout follower of Deneir made at least one pilgrimage to the Master ' s Library , most only got as far as the Reading Room , which supported the Library . A secret nonliving matter – only " gate " spell allowed notes and texts to be passed between the two , so that copies of texts could be lent to visitors . Organization . The Reading Room was governed by a Keeper ; a kind old woman in the late 1360s DR . She sent messages through the " gate " , and was aided and protected by loyal watchghost s .
Lorn Tauth Lorn Tauth was a cultist of Ogrémoch and a member of the Cult of the Black Earth in the Underdark beneath the Moonsea . History . In 1491 DR , he and his fellow Alfun Deeprock discovered the Seed of Fel Earth , a sentient stone part of Ogrémoch , was located inside a mine near Mulmaster ' s Underdark trading post of Fort Iron . They organized an expedition before the rightful owner of the mine , Leleanor , could claim it . However , as Alfun and Lorn found the Seed , they were confronted and defeated by an adventuring party hired by Leleanor to explore the mine for her .
Immilmar Immilmar was the capital city of Rashemen and seat of the Iron Lord . At the center of Immilmar was the Lord ' s citadel , built with the help of the mighty Wychlaran . Around the keep was the central part of Immilmar , with farther - out homes built more like regular Rashemi homes . There was also a small temple of Bhalla ( a local aspect of Chauntea ) , which ensured that the worship of the goddess did not stray too far from official doctrine .
Poscadar elf The Poscadar elves , or Poscadari , were a group of nomadic elves who lived along the Pasocada River and Long Canyon . They were taller than an average elf and had bronze - colored skin . They subsisted by skilfully hunting the bison and other large creatures that inhabit the grasslands . The Poscadari considered the Azuposi friends , and trade occurred between the two peoples . History . According to Poscadar history , they were created by the gods in the ice and snow of the far north , and they migrated south . They enjoyed trade with the " Small Ones "
Geletha Geletha was a female frost giant and part of a group of four of her kin who , along with around a hundred orc s , destroyed Clicking Heels in 1370 DR . She was killed by the Companions of the Hall and Tred McKnuckles along with two of her comrades .
Hailcone Hailcone was an evocation spell used to create dangerous shards of hail . This spell was created by the wizard Aubayreer . Effects . This spell caused large bits of hail to rain down into the area of effect . The shards originated roughly 30 feet ( 10 m ) above the area and rained down to strike anything within a 30 foot cone beneath them . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a pinch of dust and several drops of water to cast .
Andrik Gos Andrik Gos was a mad artist in Mulmaster . Relationship . Andrik was the nephew of Zor Faltyn Gos , one of the Blades of Mulmaster . He had an older brother Garwyl Gos and a sister Liticia Gos . History . Andrik was always an artist and a painter . Around 1491 DR , when the Blades competed with each other over the arts , Andrik was generously sponsored by his uncle . However , true success arrived only with his patron Doril Cire , secretly a cultist of the Cult of the Eternal Flame . Thanks to the infusion of elemental fire in his paintings , his works attracted more people . Doril manipulated him into creating a masterpiece that could summon an elemental blast that would destroy the city . At last , however , an adventuring party hired to uncover the truth behind an arson attack on Tiega Gos managed to defeated Doril and stop Andrik . Afterwards , his talent vanished completely , leaving Andrik despondent .
Willing Smile The Willing Smile was a brothel in Suzail with a reputation as a seedy establishment that employed workers too young or too old for mainstream clients . In reality , it was a clean and quiet , if somewhat rundown house of pleasure . Inhabitants . The proprietress , Mother Maraedra , was an old friend of Elminster .
Uther Uther was a dye found in the city of Qadib in Zakhara . Uses . The city of Qadib was well known for its dyemakers . Uther was a crimson yellow - orange dye used in coloring many fabrics , including . The merchants of Qadib exported Uther throughout Zakhara . History . Around 1367 DR , many of the citizens throughout the City of Wands were identified by the uther colored clothing , such as their yellow robes or gold .
Elfskull Inn The Elfskull Inn was an inn in the city of Arabel owned by Asheyron . History . The inn was named because of the mysterious glowing floating skull of an elf which appeared occasionally at night in the entry foyer . Around 1367 DR , the notoriety of the Elfskull was even with other inns in Arabel , such as the Falcon Crest and the Weary Knight , but not it was not as glamorous as the Pride of Arabel . Geography . The establishment was located outside the eastern wall of Arabel . Structure . The Elfskull was an excellent inn with moderate prices . Interior . The inn was wonderfully taken care of and minor magic kept the fine paneled rooms warm in the wintertime and cool in the summertime . Many reports stated these enchantments were placed by War Wizards who wanted to relax while protecting the city . Staff . Asheyron the Learned owned the inn and kept his offices on the ground floor . His skilled staff consisted of his sisters , Orlyra and Mristeezra , who were expert judges of character . They could usually spot trouble before it happened and had a knack for spoiling dark dealings or romantic rendezvous , which would embarrass other customers . Rumors . Legends said the ghostly skull marked the entrance to the Sword Heralds hidden lair , but tales also speak of the building being the safehouse for the noble families of the Dragonarl and Narboot . Many storytellers agreed the doorway needed an acorn to open and was guarded by two helmed horror s .
Antilife shell Antilife shell , also known as anti - animal shell , was an abjuration spell that produced a hemispherical barrier that was impermeable to most types of living creatures . Effects . The area protected by this spell was a 10 ft ( 3 m ) radius hemisphere centered on the caster and lasted almost two hours at a minimum ( longer for higher level casters ) . For the older version called " anti - animal shell " , the force field prevented entry of creatures that were at least partially animal . This included all humanoids , beast s , magical beast s , giant s , vermin , and hybrids like cambion s . The newer version added more lifeforms such as aberration s , dragon s , fey , monstrous humanoid s , ooze s , plant s , and shapechanger s to this list . Creatures that were unaffected by this spell included aerial servant s , imp s , quasit s , construct s ( like golem s ) , elemental s , outsider s , or undead . ( See the " Monster Manual " for an explanation of creature types . ) Like most abjuration spells , this one could not be used offensively to push a warded creature . Any such attempt resulted in the collapsing of the force field . With the Second Sundering magic system lasting for a hour the caster had a 10 foot barrier to hedge living creature . The spell would end if the caster moved so that a creature would have to pass the barrier . Components . Both versions required verbal and somatic components , plus the holy symbol or divine focus of the caster . The older version also required a handful of peppers .
Tomar Tomar , or Tomar of the Winds , was an elven inhabitant of the Pilgrims ' District of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Tomar ran a small school where he educated priests represented by every Zakharan god , though Tomar worshiped Haku . A small tent was used for his classroom . He taught anywhere between 3 — 15 students at a time over the course of 3 - week periods . The cost of tuition was 1 , 000 dinar s .
Bertold Bertold the Seeker was a paladin of Torm , god of duty . History . According to legend , Bertold embarked on the traditional quest to rediscover the lost kingdom of Chalsembyr , the realm of the once - mortal Torm . To aid him in this endeavor , cleric s of the House of the Hand temple in Procampur , the Vast , forged " Chalsembyr ' s Heart " . Bertold carried the sword with him on his journeys . Finally , while crossing the Toadsquat Mountains of the southeastern Shaar , Bertold was ambushed by ogre s and slain . He was unaware of his sword ' s soul binding power , however , and rather than go to the House of the Triad , Bertold ' s soul went into " Chalsembyr ' s Heart " , becoming an intelligent weapon . There her would remain until another found and claimed the sword , to become the beneficiary of Bertold ' s knowledge and experience . However , the sword was lost after Bertold ' s death and not found by 1374 DR . Many paladins of Torm sought it around Faerûn . The legend told that if another paladin wielded " Chalsembyr ' s Heart " and died , then their soul would also go into the sword , freeing Bertold to finally ascend to the afterlife . Personality . Among paladins , Bertold was particularly devout in his faith and possessed of great dedication and unselfishness . As the sword " Chalsembyr ' s Heart " , Bertold the Seeker was a wise and charismatic soul . Skills . Bertold , in sword - form , was knowledgeable in history with regards to Chalsembyr and in deciphering ancient and obscured writings .
Sadiq Sadiq , also called Sadiq the Smokey was an efreeti pasha who lived in Zakhara in 1367 DR . Activities . Sadiq served in Zakhara as a representative of the Sultan of the Efreet , Marrake al - Sidan al - Hariq ben Lazan . He controlled his own stronghold , complete with a staff of other efreet and noble efreet as well as a contingent of slaves of various races .
Thunder slam Thunder slam is a spell of the evocation school used by some sorcerer s early in their training . When cast , " thunder slam " causes a burst of sonic energy to burst from the sorcerer ' s implement , blowing a creature within fifty feet a distance of fifteen . " Thunder slam " is somewhat complex for its level of power and as such requires a rest of a few minutes before being cast again .
Dura ' s Vale Dura ' s Vale was a vale located in the Brynwood forest in the Vast . It laid approximately 26 miles ( 41 kilometers ) from Sevenecho and a league ( 5 . 5 kilometers ) southeast of the Misty Vale . History . The ranger Dura Gerathu lived in the vale , and so the vale was named for him . On the 29th of Eleasis of the Year of the Gauntlet , 1369 DR , members of the Vipers bandits followed Dura to his home in the vale and surprised him in his cabin . There they murdered him for his discovery of the Vipers ' Nest and robbed his valuables , leaving his cabin open to the elements . Two sprites later reported Dura ' s death to the Green Lady , a friend of Dura . Inhabitants . The ranger Dura Gerathu lived in the vale until his death Description . Dura ' s Vale was a little bowl - shaped valley with a small lake , which was filled with carp . An overgrown but still usable path led down into the vale and towards Dura ' s log cabin . This was a single - room structure with shuttered windows and fireplace .
Tualo Tualo , usually known as Tualo the Bright , was a wizard living in Neverwinter in 1484 DR . He was interested in studying the effects of the Spellplague . Tualo met and befriended an elven wizard , Rhazzad , who had the same interest . Unfortunately , Rhazzad had a vicious plan in mind and used Tualo as a pawn . Rhazzad gave Tualo a magic scroll but tricked the human , and when Tualo read it out loud the spell opened a " portal " to the Far Realm . The entities of that dimension killed Tualo and escaped . The " portal " was closed only when an adventurer sent by Sergeant Knox arrived at Tualo ' s house in order to question him about Rhazzad , who had come under the Watch ' s scrutiny for his suspect actions . Thank to Tualo ' s assistant and some letters , the adventurer discovered the dealings between Rhazzad and Tualo .
Everlund Pass The Everlund Pass was the road from Everlund to Silverymoon , which crossed the eastern end of the Nether Mountains . Geography . The rough trail ran roughly on the eastern side of the River Rauvin , sometimes hundreds of feet above the river , and it snaked far away from the rushing waters into dangerous hills . Inhabitants . Many monsters roamed the area surrounding the valley , but patrols from Silverymoon and Everlund " mostly " kept the path clear .
Vilirij A vilirij was a bizarre parasite found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . Vilirij were small , flat creatures that looked exactly like a patch of human or demihuman skin . Ecology . Vilirij were mostly active during the night , flying around in search for victims . They also hid over doorways or on ceilings and dropped onto victims who passed underneath . When a victim was found , the vilirij would grasp onto the victim ' s skin , usually an unseen area of the body , and inject a venom that anesthetized the area of contact and began to affect the victim ' s mind . This made it extremely difficult for the victim to take notice of the parasite . If viewed by others on an area of exposed skin , the vilirij would simply appear as a patch of discolored skin . Vilirij fed of off the blood of their victims , taking a small amount each day while attached . However , they consumed more blood than their host could produce during a day , so death for the host was a possibility if the vilirij was attached for too long .
Jukum Jukum was the second - largest Iulutiun settlement . Geography . Jukum was located on southeastern shore of the Lugalpgotak Sea , west of the Cuccu Stream . Layout . Unlike most Ulutiun settlements , Jukum was laid out in an organized manner . It was divided into four districts . The north district contained a fresh - water pool and small canals brought water to the homes of the villagers . The east district was the location of the yearly " sukkiruchit " market . The southern district was divided off for games and feasts , and the western district for the butchering of animals . The western district contained twelve separate " ukujik " for this purpose . Snowhouse s were constructed in straight rows , and the entire village was surrounded in a circle by a dozen " quaggi " for communal meals . Government . Like most large Iulutiun villages , Jukum was overseen by a village council , or " iquemelum " . Culture . The culture of Jukum was one that strongly encouraged excellence in the arts . The village was full of beautiful ice sculptures , children learned from an early age how to play music on bone flutes , and choirs sang epic , poetic tales at the end of feasts . Every month , the village even held a poetry festival , which was open to the citizens of other villages as well . The " iquemelum " would award prizes of mittens , meat , or other valuables to the winners . Jukum was also one of the two locations where the annual " sukkiruchit " festival took place — the other location being Lilinuk . This trade fair attracted craftsmen and hunters from all over Alpuk . A typical " sukkiruchit " would gather over a thousand attendees . History . Around 1350 DR , during an experiment in magic , one of the village ' s anagakok s , Dygah , poisoned the water supply . For this crime he was exiled . Dygah afterwards vowed revenge . Inhabitants . The villagers of Jukum were especially warm and welcoming , even for Iulutiuns . Among the inhabitants were the following persons of note :
Island of the Free The Island of the Free was a small settlement located on an earthmote in eastern Tethyr near the Omlarandin Mountains . History . It was founded in approximately 1462 DR by the escaped slave and former gladiator Azad the Free . The settlement ' s primary source of income and only claim to fame was the gladiatorial arena Azad constructed . When Cephas returned to the island he freed the gladiators , many of whom decided to leave the settlement .
Toyoaki Toyoaki was a monk in Shou Lung in 1358 DR . Activities . Toyoaki was a monk devoted to Nung Chiang , one of the Nine Immortals of the Celestial Empire , and to the Way . He lived in the monastery of Chu ' tung , a city in Chu ' Yuan province . History . In 1358 DR , his masters tasked Toyoaki with the mission of building a new shrine to Nung Chiang among the people living in the Shao Mountains . Eventually , with the help of an adventuring party , he managed to finish building the shrine in time for the next holy day .
Bhaeryta Chassendora Bhaeryta Chassendora was a human woman and a merchant from the city of Tantras in the Vast . Bhaeryta ' s specialty was to trade in rare and otherwise hard - to - find material components and substances required for magic , such as dragon blood , manticore spikes , and wyvern scales . She often acquired these from adventurers who won them in their exploits , and sold them onto mages .
Nestor Podgin Nestor Podgin was a shopkeeper and transmuter in Skullport . Personality . Nestor ' s main objective was to discover all that he could about the creation of life . He believed that chimera , owlbear s , and peryton s had been created in past ages with magic similar to his own . He was a soft - spoken and introspective individual with times of sudden seriousness and silent contemplation . History . Nestor was a competent researcher in Waterdeep until , in 1369 DR , one of his subjects escaped and needed the combined effort of the Red Sashes and the Watch Wizards to stop the menace . Despite not being accused , Nestor had to pay for the damage and was forbidden to conduct experiments inside the city . So he relocated to Skullport . There , his experiments on chimera gradually improved .
Confrontation at Candlekeep Confrontation at Candlekeep is a Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition playtest module that was released to RPGA Dungeon Masters at " Gen Con Indy 2013 " . It was released publicly over two years later as a PDF download for a modest fee . Acting as a prequel to Ed Greenwood ' s " The Herald " novel , Ed was consulted in the module ' s creation . Plot . A cult of Asmodeus , led by one of his Chosen , assaults Candlekeep after managing to deactivate some of the fortress ' wards . Their aim is to obtain a spell scroll created in ages past by their master that was hidden in the vaults of Candlekeep by Mystra herself to prevent its abuse .