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Shadow Weave The Shadow Weave is a force of magic similar to the Weave . The Shadow Weave originates from Shar rather than from Mystra . Shar studied the Weave long ago , and created a dark distorted version of it , and it is said to lie in between the strands of the Weave . Though the Shadow Weave has existed for quite some time ( at least several millennia ) , only in recent years has its use spread rapidly and become known . Though Shar sought to use Mystra ' s death to replace the Weave with the Shadow Weave , she had miscalculated ; just as the Weave collapsed with the death of Mystra , so too did the Shadow Weave . Using the Shadow Weave . A spellcaster who wants to manipulate the Shadow Weave must either worship Shar , permanently lose a piece of his or her mind , or make some sort of arrangement with Shar and his or her existing patron deity . A Shadow Adept is a spellcaster who specializes in using the Shadow Weave . The Shadow Weave is best suited for dark magic that drains life or muddles the mind and the senses , but less suited for magic that manipulates energy or matter . Spells from the schools of Enchantment , Illusion and Necromancy are enhanced , while those from the schools of Evocation and Transmutation are impaired . The Shadow Weave is also superior for fueling spells that create darkness ( spells with the darkness descriptor ) , while it is impossible to use it to create light of any kind ( spells with the light descriptor ) . Since the Shadow Weave is a separate force of magic , it is not affected by areas of dead magic or wild magic within the Weave . An " anti - magic field " field however counters all magic within its area , and that includes wielders of Shadow Weave magic . Shadow Weave users must also overcome any spell resistance a creature might have . It is harder for a Weave user to perceive , counter or dispel spells created by using the Shadow Weave , but at the same time it is also harder for a Shadow Weave user to affect spells created by using the Weave . Any magic item created using the Shadow Weave is a Shadow Weave item and affected by the same benefits and limitations as a Shadow Weave spell .
Order of the Aster The Order of the Aster is a militaristic organization that serves Lathander . Paladins of the Morninglord are among the best - loved heroes of Faerûn . They are loosely organized ( along with other fighters devoted to the god ) into a holy order called the Order of the Aster . Within their own church , the paladins are frequently more conservative and concerned with the way things should be done than the clerics , who are often neutral rather than lawful . Members of this order protect temples and shrines , serve to lead large military groups , levied as needed to serve the church , and roam the land seeking to do good in their gods name , promoting his worship . Individual temples and shrines of Lathander do not usually maintain standing military forces of any substantial size due to their cost and upkeep , although they often retain warriors and members of the Order to guard their establishments in numbers that each temple decides is appropriate .
Nycaloth Nycaloths , later known as nycademons , are the elite cavalry in yugoloth armies , swooping down onto enemy flanks and tearing up unsuspecting troops . These arrogant , green - skinned creatures are eight feet ( 240 centimeters ) tall and possess four muscular arms , a doglike head and a pair of vast , bat - like wings . Nycaloth commanders are larger than their fellows , and lead entire battalions into war . Nycaloths communicate using telepathy . Combat . Nycaloths most commonly use weapons . They are fond of giant two - headed axes . These axes are very commonly enchanted , with 90 % being magical in nature . Enchantment spells will never affect them . Habitat . Despite the fact that nycaloths are possibly the most powerful of the greater yugoloths ( daemons ) , they are afforded the least status . They always act in a careful and calculating manner . They have the innate ability to travel to any of the lower planes at will . They commonly travel to Nine Hells and the Abyss in order to scout the Blood War . They are bitter of the status of the other greater yugoloths . They are constantly planning and scheming to increase their status among yugoloths . Notable Nycaloths . The nycaloths Aulmpiter , Gaulguth , and Malimshaer led the Army of Darkness against Myth Drannor in 714 DR .
Nerve dance Nerve dance was a spell unique to Halruaa . Effects . This spell created 1 to 3 red streamers to strike forth from the casters hand . The streamers could strike at one target or get split between several targets . If hit by a streamer , the target was stuck and experience excruciating pain as long as the streamer was attached . Target stuck by streamers could not cast spells or perform similar actions . The cast needed to maintain concentration on the streamers for them to remain in contact with the target . Breaking the caster ' s concentration ended the spell . Components . This spell required a 6 - inch strand of red spider silk and a glass rod that has a " continual light " spell cast upon it to cast .
Rosecork A rosecork was a type of tree found in Faerûn . Rosecork wood was durable and extremely resistant to fire . It absorbed such a great concentration of water that open flames could not ignite it , short of exposure to a very hot flame for some hours . For these properties , it was commonly used in construction . The rosecork was native to the Isle of Prespur in the Sea of Fallen Stars , and was used to these warmer climes . However , Sarliman Eurdoe , an entrepreneur of Wheloon in Cormyr , imported the rosecork for its valuable properties and the trees went on to flourish by the southern tributaries of the Wyvernflow . Bryn Ohme Thornwood mentioned the rosecork as an example of an introduced plant species that had no significant impact on the existing environment . Locations . Rosecork trees were found growing in the following places :
Toril thirteen A Toril thirteen was a set of thirteen warlock s who descended from the original thirteen tiefling warlocks who made pacts with Asmodeus . Some devil s collected sets of warlocks , and a Toril thirteen was considered one of the most difficult collections to acquire because one of the warlocks named Bryseis Kakistos had very few living heirs . Original Thirteen . The names of some of the Thirteen were unknown . In addition to Kakistos the known original Thirteen were :
Harrow Ride Harrow Ride was the name given to two separate roads leading through Harrowdale , in the Dalelands , one on either side of the dried river bed . At the south east end of the route lay New Velar , and the north west part of the route went through Velarsburg before becoming the Halfaxe Trail at Velartree .
Phoenix clan The Phoenix clan was a ninja clan and an ally of the Goshukara clan in Nakamaru in Wa around 1357 DR . Despite not being as efficiently as the Hijo clan , the Phoenix were more obscure and secretive , not telling anyone the true name of their clan or the location of their headquarters . Their leader was a mysterious woman called the Serpent ; all other members of the clan had met at least once but could not identify her . Circa 1257 DR , the Phoenix decided to ally with the Goshukara to prosper but their mutual ties were not so strong . Their recruitment policy was usually to have an older member sponsor a promising young person , who then disappeared from public life and was trained under their new " father " until , after their so - called father ' s death , they inherited his position .
Wing - ta The Wing - ta was a monastic order based in the town of Goisho in Koryo . For many years , the Wing - ta monks tended a shrine outside Goisho , the centerpiece of which was the Hu ' i Wing , a massive magical brazier that revealed the future and was one of the most valued relics of Koryo . However , some ten generations before 1357 DR , Kozakura n forces stole the Hu ' i Wing and carried it off to Karak , and they built it into their fortress there .
Eveningstar Eveningstar is a small unwalled farming town of about fifty buildings located roughly 30 miles west of Arabel , in Cormyr . Eveningstar is located where the High Road crosses the Starwater River , Geography . Eveningstar is a pastoral village surrounded by fields and orchards situated in an elbow of the Starwater River just north of the King ' s Forest in Cormyr . It stands at the intersection of the High Road , which runs west to High Horn and East to Arabel , and the Skywater Road ( known by locals as the " Suzail Road " or " Southrun " ) , which runs south to the village of Dhedluk in the King ' s Forest ( known by locals as the " Shadowood " ) . Immediately to the north of Eveningstar is the Eveningstar Gorge or the Starwater Gorge . The gorge , formed by the Starwater River as it flows down from the Storm Horn Mountains , provides relatively easy access to the Helmlands and the Storm Horns and is the only significant break in the limestone Stonecliff that runs from Tyrluk to the west to just short of Arabel . Economy . Eveningstar is an agricultural community producing primary products such as milk , eggs , poultry , mutton , carrots , beans and parsnips , as well as value added goods such as cheese , parchment , wool and wine ; all of which are sold at a weekly farmers market . Eveningstar is also a popular stopover for frequent overland caravans , who patronize the local farmers and businesses . The most important business in town is the Lonesome Tankard tavern and inn , famous in Cormyr as one of the best places to eat , drink and stay the night . Trade . As of 1368 DR , the town exported commodities such as parchment , wine and wool to Daerlun in Sembia . History . Like most of the settlements in this region it suffered badly in the Goblin War . In 1368 DR , Eveningstar , along with Espar , Tyrluk and Waymoot , was plagued by rogue dragons .
Scout A scout is a class similar to a rogue or ranger , preferring to stay hidden and attack from a distance rather then up close and personal . They have varying roles , from leading an army through unknown terrain to working as a missionary going solo to learn terrain for the payer . Usually they wear leather armor , as they rely more on speed and agility to out maneuver an opponent . Weapons and Tactics . A scout often uses light melee weapons , such as dagger s and shortsword s , and a small ranged weapon , like a shortbow or hand crossbow . They fight dirty , preferring to end the fight quick and are generally they are proficient in stealth and lock - picking .
The Plowing The Plowing was the traditional time for breaking ground in readiness for planting throughout the land of the Vast . It began on the 6th Mirtul . On this day , the people in each community formed teams and worked together to plow each other ' s fields for free , going on until every farmer in the area had at least one field ready to sow . This could go on for up to four days . There was a feast in the evening , at which casks of beer allowed to age over the winter were opened at dusk . The Plowing was , of course , more popular in the country communities than in the big cities .
Oksakex Oksakex was a vampiric ixzan cleric and a member of the Xendreth , the ruling council of Malydren , in 1370 DR . Personality . Oksakex hoped to become a greater vampiric ixzan and approached Phiaqiv on more than one occasion asking for a transformation . He always refused but never told of her ambitions to Zekaqux . Abilities . Oksakex regularly fell into holy trances , and these left her with uncontrollable shaking for several hours . Her spell came mostly from the school of divination History . Oksakex was the second only to Zekaqux in the clergy of Ilxendren .
Aklar Delkash Aklar Delkash was a human man and merchant operating in the Vast in the late 1360s DR . History . Aklar was a trader in quality fur s and woven rug s . He planned to sell these in the city of Procampur , and stopped at the hamlet of Sevenecho on the way . There he stayed at the The Worried Wyvern inn . On the 2nd Eleint in the Year of the Gauntlet , 1369 DR , Aklar learned that a local well had been contaminated with a magic - resistant poison . Frightened , he made a quick departure . Description . Aklar Delkash was a dark - skinned man with black hair and bushy eyebrows . He had beady , somewhat shifty - looking dark brown eyes . He was 5 feet and 4 inches ( 1 . 6 meters ) tall and weighed 180 pounds ( 82 kilograms ) . He dressed flamboyantly , in brightly colored fine silk s . This was at odds with his generally dour attitude . Allies . He had hired four mercenaries to protect and assist him on his journey .
Citadel of the Raven The Citadel of the Raven was a fortress of the Zhentarim that was situated within the Dragonspine Mountains in the western portion of the Moonsea region . The citadel itself was the main feature of the stronghold , which rested in the center of 10 miles ( 16 km ) of interconnected fortresses on the western end of the Dragonspines . It was a well - fortified and well - protected fortress . The citadel supported a small community of refugees from Zhentil Keep around its outskirts . This was originally discouraged by the Zhentarim , though they later saw the benefits to controlling such a community . History . The Citadel of the Raven was thought to date back to - 18000 DR . It was rebuilt in 1276 DR , to stop any possible invasions from either The Ride or Thar . , by a joint collection of the Moonsea city - states . Included in this cooperative effort were Yulash , Zhentil Keep , Melvaunt , Thentia , Hillsfar and Mulmaster . In 1355 DR Zhentil Keep attacked its allies of the Moonsea , taking complete control of the citadel . It was later made the main base of operations for the Zhentarim in 1361 DR by the archmage Manshoon and by 1366 DR the Zhentarim had completed the securing of their recources within the citadel fortress . Post Spellplague . When the Shadovar moved against Zhentil Keep , they razed the Citadel of the Raven along with it . What ' s left of the Citadel was scattered across the western slopes of the Dragonspine Mountains . As of 1479 DR most of the flanking towers and minor fortresses were weed - sprouting rubble heaps . Miles of tunnels wound back and forth deep in the rock beneath the old defensive wall . A handful of Zhentarim agents returned to the mostly intact central citadel in recent years , and were taking steps to rebuild their former bastion .
Moonwood The Moonwood was a large forest north of Silverymoon in the Silver Marches . By about 1460 DR , the Moonwood had grown together with the Cold Wood and the larger forest was known as the Glimmerwood , although the elves still referred to it as the Moonwood . Geography . The Moonwood was located between Silverymoon and Mithral Hall and was bound by the River Surbrin to the west and the River Redrun to the northeast . Directly to the north of the Moonwood was the Druarwood ; across the Redrun were the Night Trees forest groves and , beyond them , the Coldwood . These three woods grow together and the resulting one forest is known as Glimmerwood . Flora . The Moonwood was dominated by , shadowtop s , and duskwoods . Inhabitants . Although the Moonwood was known to be free of orc s and other goblinkind , orc tribes frequently raided the outer edges of the forest for lumber . The forest was known to be the haunt of many lycanthrope s , primarily in the northern reaches . Many of these lycanthropes were members of the People of the Black Blood , while others were members of the Eldreth Veluuthra . As of 1374 DR , the two organizations often clashed , and the greater number and superior organization of the People of the Black Blood meant the odds were in their favor . The southern section of the Moonwood was home to small bands of moon elves .
House Mizzrym House Mizzrym was the fifth drow house of Menzoberranzan in 1372 DR . Headquarters . House Mizzrym was located on the plateau of Qu ' ellarz ' orl . It was guarded by foulwing s , which some members of the house , including Pharaun Mizzrym , could ride . Activities . Mages of House Mizzrym were well known for their skill at illusion s . History . Founded relatively recently compared to other drow noble houses in −643 DR , House Mizzrym ' s rise to power over the centuries was founded on trade , including with non - drow races . By 1357 DR , the House had cultivated clandestine trade deals with deep gnomes and garnered a great deal of wealth . This allowed it to rise to the position of seventh house of Menzoberranzan . In 1359 DR , House Mizzrym moved up to sixth house when House Oblodra was destroyed during the Time of Troubles by House Baenre . During the Silence of Lolth ( 1372 DR – 1373 DR ) , House Mizzrym climbed the ranks once again to fifth house thanks to the treachery and fall of House Agrach Dyrr . In 1484 DR , House Mizzrym ascended to the fourth house after the departure of House Xorlarrin for Q ' Xorlarrin , replacing House Faen Tlabbar .
Thaleste Thaleste was a female drow novice priestess of Eilistraee . History . Thaleste was born in Menzoberranzan as a member of a noble house . However , around 1373 DR , she angered her matron mother , who then poisoned Thaleste . She barely survived and escaped , going to Skullport in search of a cure . However , Thaleste took a wrong turn and blundered into the Promenade of the Dark Maiden . There she was healed and decided to join the Church of Eilistraee . In 1375 DR , she was with the Darksong Knight Cavatina Xarann in her first patrol duty on the eastern fringes of the promenade . During the patrol , while Cavatina was busy with a spellgaunt , Thaleste was attacked by an aranea cleric of Selvetarm . Cavatina however managed to arrive in time to save Thaleste ' s life . Later , Thaleste went back to check the place of the attack and found a secret passage . She followed it without telling this to anyone , and while inside she was attacked and killed by a carrion crawler .
Companions of the Hall The Companions of the Hall was the unofficial name for the adventurers who retook and subsequently defended Mithral Hall . The members consisted of King Bruenor Battlehammer , Drizzt Do ' Urden and his companion Guenhwyvar , and Catti - brie , Wulfgar and Regis . Ivan and Pikel Bouldershoulder were also usually included as members due to their extensive help in defending Mithral Hall from Obould Many - Arrows , as was Thibbledorf Pwent , Bruenor ' s bodygard . History . As of 1372 DR , Bruenor , having discovered that what he thought was Gauntlgrym was actually the ruins of Baffenburg , lead the political overtures with the fledgling kingdom of Many - Arrows . Wulfgar then left the group , returning to Icewind Dale to rejoin the Elk Tribe . Cattie - brie gave up the life of the warrior and embraced tutelage from Alustriel in the Art . In 1385 DR at the beginning of the Spellplague ( the time the book The Ghost King took place ) , Catti - brie was struck by Blue Fire during her meditations and got caught between two planes of existence : the Shadowfell and the Prime Material Plane . Drizzt took her to Mithral Hall where eventually Bruenor and Drizzt took her to Cadderly Bonaduce , with the help of Jarlaxle , through a disguised Athrogate . Drizzt , Bruenor , Jarlaxle and Athrogate teamed up and helped her get to the Spirit Soaring . Once they arrived , they faced the threat of a dracolich calling itself the Ghost King , which was , in fact , a manifestation of the dragon Hephaestus , combined with an illithid and Crenshinibon , the Crystal Shard . Finding the dracolich too powerful , Cadderly sacrificed himself to ward the Ghost King away from the Prime Material Plane forever , but was never fully able to help Catti - brie . Catti - brie eventually died days later in Mithral Hall . With one last goodbye to Drizzt , Mielikki took her away to a private heaven that had been prepared for her and Regis , who was similarly sick from trying to save her with his Ruby pendant , to spend the rest of eternity dancing , completely happy . When Wulfgar died , he too joined them , and fishermen in Icewind Dale reported seeing the three on occasion . Bruenor spent the last years of his life searching tirelessly for Gauntlgrym with Drizzt , eventually finding it with the help of Jarlaxle and Athrogate . He was infused with the power of ancient dwarven kings before his end which allowed him to go out in a blaze of glory , defeating a pit fiend and saving the Sword Coast North from complete destruction . Before both he and Thibbledorf died of their battle wounds , Bruenor went to live with his children and closest friend in Mielikki ' s heaven , but Drizzt , still a young man by drow standards , had to forge new alliances and live the rest of his life without his family . One of the most memorable accomplishments of the Companions has been immortalized in Garumn ' s Gorge . A statue of Bruenor riding the dragon Shimmergloom to its death was sculpted just in time for the signing of the Treaty of Garumn ' s Gorge .
Boobrie The boobrie is a magical beast and a giant relative of the stork at 12 ' ( 3 . 7m ) tall , that lives in swamps and marshes . It attacks by finding a tall patch of grass , hiding in it , and waiting for prey to come . The boobrie hardly ever attacks humanoid s , instead sustaining itself on catfish , snake s , lizard s , giant insect s , and other wetland denizens . The boobrie , due to things it has been forced to eat in lean times , is immune to poison . It has some magical properties , though it cannot speak . Boobries were raised in the village of Dhedluk in Cormyr and used as a pest control .
Tempest Tempest was the murdered lover of Ren o ' the Blade . Description . Tempest was a very beautiful and muscular woman with fiery red hair . With her emerald green eyes and facial features , she resembled Shal Bal . Personality . Bawdy and quick as a street courtesan , Tempest was wonderfully talented in all her exploits . Possessions . When hunting and stealing , Tempest preferred to wear black leather armor . History . In 1339 DR , Ren and Tempest stole a pair of magical dagger s and ioun stone s from an assassin ' s guild in Waterdeep . Later that year , the killers found Ren and Tempest in their Waterdhavian home and stabbed Tempest through her left breast . The dagger was coated in a vile poison which caused Tempest to convulse and spasm in her death throes ; Ren had no choice but to put her out of her misery .
Drann Barrow Drann Barrow was a member of the Zhentarim who lived in Neverwinter in 1484 DR . During the Tyranny of Dragons , Drann was in the Whispering Carverns and directed many adventurers to disrupt the actives of the Cult of the Dragon , including in the fight with Vilithrax .
Ichi ( korobokuru ) Ichi was a korobokuru yakuza in Nakamaru around 1357 DR . Activities . Ichi was a kobun of the Big Head gang . He often visited the Winter Sect temple but preferred life among the eta community . History . Ichi was recruited by the monks Kogi and his friend Bupposo to find a girl that could seduce monks . Ichi hired the young maiden O - Shino . Personality . Ichi was a wispy individual , forever cringing and bowing in the presence of others . He played the part of a boastful bully , self - important , and cruel . He had many miserable cronies , but no true friends .