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Amazandar Capital of the old kingdom of Anauria , Amazandar was known as the City of Gems . Geography . Amazandar lied west of the Desertsmouth Mountains . Due west of the peak , Rausrawna ( known as Mount Shaddath to citizens of Anauria ) . Trade . Amazandar , as the capital of Anauria , dominated trade between Anauria , Asram , and Hlondath . The city lay above gem rich veins reached by numerous deep shafts and tunnels . Histroy . Founded about - 339 DR , the city would eventually have to contend with the encroaching Anauroch desert . In 111 DR , pressures from the encroaching desert combined with large raids of goblins led by the orc shaman Andegril the Wise , caused the collapse of the kingdom of Anauria . Its survivors melted away into the surrounding kingdoms , melded into nomadic tribes or perished in the harsh conditions . Rumors and Legends . Beneath the city lies the fabulous tomb of King Thausimbel the Wise and his daughter , Queen Shaddara the Fair . ( The ruins are actually covering the keystone of a portal network for the old kingdom of Anauria , with its other side being located in the Dungeon of Swords in the Serpent Kingdoms .
Dragon magazine 196 " Dragon " issue 196 was released in August of 1993 . Its theme was " Good advice for great game masters , " and it contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms : Novel Ideas . This article gives official dates for all of the Forgotten Realms novels written up until 1993 . Three Wizards Too Many . This short story presents a meeting among Elminster Aumar , Mordenkainen , and Dalamar .
Cognition thief A cognition thief was a psionicist who specialized in espionage via psionics and was a member of the Hall of Mental Splendor . Culture . Cognition thieves were psychic spies who specialized in raiding the minds of their targets to rob them of their secret thoughts and even their wits . Their powers were subtle and they appeared inconspicuous , making them highly effective spies . All known cognition thieves around 1373 DR were trained at the Hall of Mental Splendor in Skullport . The majority continued to work as mercenary spies for that organization , but a few had retired or departed on less friendly terms . Cognition thieves were commonly found in Waterdeep , the city on the land above Skullport . Entry . A would - be cognition thief needed skills in deception , disguise , the gathering of information , and / or picking locks . They also had to be inquisitors who could use their psionic focus to sense deceit in others . Finally , they needed to be able to manifest the power " psionic blast " . Most cognition thieves began as psion s dedicated to the telepathy discipline , but wilder s and other kinds of psion were also possible . They were the only folk capable of the necessary psionic powers , but a few monstrous creatures able to emit a " psionic blast " also became cognition thieves . Abilities . A cognition thief trained in the skills of a spy and of a psionicist . They continued to learn psionic powers , and acquired additional powers of the telepathy discipline . Furthermore , they gained additional powers to " read thoughts " and use " mind probe " , and to inflict " confusion " and " insanity " upon their foes . Relationships . Cognition thieves were all members of the Hall of Mental Splendor , an organization that sold the services of its spies .
Old Goatbeard Old Goatbeard was the skilled yak - folk governor of the Red Goat province in the World Pillar Mountains in 1367 DR . Activities . Old Goatbeard was a member of the Seven Sages and the appointed governor of the Red Goat province within the Yikarian Empire . He was well known for his collection of courtesans , all of whom lived within his small but splendid palace on the shores of the Lake of the Emerald Eye . Skills . In addition to being a powerful wizard and priest of the Faceless God , Old Goatbeard was a master shapeshifter who used this ability to develop rogue - like skills . Rumors & Legends . Discrete circles of yikarians were aware that Old Goatbeard smuggled goods through the Blackwash Fens near Lipo .
Horse Prairie The Horse Prairie is a land area in the Dragon Coast . The Horse Prairie runs from the Castaway Coast on the Dragonmere in the north , to the Giant ' s Run mountains to the south . And from Elversult to the east and Teziir to the west .
Ibtisam bint Latifa Ibtisam bint Latifa was a clothing designer who lived in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Ibtisam ' s real skill revolved around her ability to pick specific clothing to suit each customer and their particular body shape . Customers of hers included nobles from court . She was even invited to consult with members of the royal harim . She charged 10 dinar s for a consultation . Ibtisam ' s small home and shop was located near the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in the Court District .
Timmask Timmask was a fungus that grew in the Underdark . It was known colloquially as " the devil ' s mushroom " . Description . Timmask was a squat toadstool that grew to a height of about two feet ( 60 centimeters ) . It had a beige - colored cap that was crossed with red and orange stripes . If it was heavily damaged or killed by uprooting , it spewed a cloud of spores out to a radius of 15 ft ( 4 . 6 m ) . All those within the cloud were poisoned for about a minute unless their constitution was sufficient to shake off the effects of the spores . Those who failed to resist acted like they were under the influence of a " confusion " spell until it wore off .
Ssipriina Zauvirr Ssipriina Zauvirr was the matron mother of House Zauvirr in Ched Nasad . History . In 1372 DR , Ssipriina led House Zauvirr in an attempt to defeat House Melarn . She hired the duergar mercenary band Clan Xornbane , with the help of Zammzt , to assist . She took over the Black Claw Mercantile Company storehouse , which was operated by House Zauvirr , House Melarn , and the Menzoberranyr House Baenre . She ordered Clan Xornbane to kill Matron Mother Drisinil Melarn . Ssipriina ' s daughter , Faeryl Zauvirr , also betrayed Quenthel Baenre and her protector Jeggred by leading the two to her mother to be captured . However , Clan Xornbane was given the direction to attack House Melarn prematurely . Their stonefire bombs contributed to chaos in the city . Angry at the disruption to her plans , Ssiipriina turned on them , killing the leader of the clan , Khorrl Xornbane , and causing the rest of the band to flee . However , the duergar ' s stonefire ( as part of a Jaezred Chaulssin plot directed by Zammzt ) rapidly destroyed the city .
Dutiful Mamluk Society The Dutiful Mamluk Society , also known as the Dutiful , was a military organization in Zakhara . Activities . The Dutiful represented the largest and most powerful mamluk organization in the entire Land of Fate . Despite this , they were bitter rivals with the Respected , who dominated the Free Cities of Zakhara north of Qudra . Organization . The Dutiful were led by the dwarven Emir Hatit Abd al - Wajib . Base of Operations . This large organizations had a presence in most cities in Zakhara , but most of their power was centered in Qudra , Huzuz , and Utaqa .
Jhaniloth Puiral Jhaniloth Puiral was a lich and member of the Twisted Rune . Before that , she was a wizardess of Silverymoon . Background . Jhaniloth had a hatred for Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun after he foiled a number of her plots and exiled her from Silverymoon , Secomber and Waterdeep . She joined forces with fellow Twisted Rune member Priamon " Frostrune " Rakesk in order to form a plot to take over the Undermountain in order to get back at Khelben . In 1330 DR , while in her lair , Jhaniloth was destroyed by Prince Rythan of Tethyr . Following her death , the Twisted Rune set up Mulsparkh and used its armies to kill Rythan in the Battle of Nightflames in 1334 DR .
Taulmaril Taulmaril , also known as the Heartseeker , was Catti - brie ' s magic bow , which passed on to Drizzt after her death ( and remained with him even after her rebirth ) . Description . Longbow . Heartseeker was a beautifully crafted elven longbow + 3 made of polished wood . The elven craftsmen made the bow so strong even stone cannot scratch the marvelous wood , and the deep finish of its polish can be returned by a single brush of the hand . Quiver . The bow was also accompanied by the Quiver of Anariel , which contained twenty + 1 alchemical silver arrow s which never ran out . When an arrow was fired from Heartseeker , it became a whistling streak of silver light . Arrows launched from Taulmaril could easily bury themselves halfway into stone leaving a burned scorch mark . After a few minutes , arrows fired from Taulmaril magically dissolved , which caused a minor hissing sound . After the Spellplague , the arrows were depicted as having a lightning effect . Additionally , the arrows could be apparently be enchanted with light to create a torch . History . Originally the longbow was a gift from Lady Anariel , Sister of Faerûn , to Clan Battlehammer , but in 1356 DR , the Companions of the Hall entered the ruins of the Hall of Dumathoin in Mithril Hall and Regis found the bow hidden in a gap in the stone wall . Later , Catti - brie gave Taulmaril to Drizzt Do ' Urden after she was injured in 1370 DR . He kept the bow in his possession even after Catti - brie ' s rebirth , since she was no longer in practice .
Wurt Dumire Wurt Dumire was a tyrant ruling the goblin realm of the Kingdom of Nix in the Utter East during the time of the Bloodforge Wars ( 648 – 657 DR ) . In the aftermath of Redfang the Reaper ' s reign , Wurt Dumire came to enslave the goblins of Nix , putting them to work in a far - off mine . The commander of the Legendary Campaign felt unexpected sympathy for the goblins ' plight and was compelled to try to bring an end to Wurt ' s operation in a bloodforge battle in Nix itself .
Chainmail Chainmail ( also knowns as chain mail or simply chain ) was a type of armor used on Toril . Description . Chainmail was a common form of armor made of interlocking metal rings . Clothing was typically worn underneath such an article to prevent irritation and chafing . Chainmail could also provide the base of other armors , such as plate mail . Chainmail could comprise an entire set of armor , or it could be a specific article , such as a chain shirt or gauntlet . Aurora ' s Emporium sold chainmail chemises ( 45 gp ) , corsets ( 25 gp ) , leggings ( 35 gp ) , loin cloths ( 20 gp ) , bustenhalts / brassieres ( 15 gp ) , and skirts ( 40 gp ) . Chainmail was often used for barding ( armor for a horse or other mount ) . Chain shirts covered only the torso , leaving the arms and legs free . They usually had a cloth layer underneath to prevent chafing and bruising . A typical chain shirt was considered light armor and cost 100 gp . Chainmail armor covered most of the body and hung from the shoulders , making it uncomfortable to wear for a long time . A typical set of chainmail armor was considered medium armor and cost 150 gp . Some chainmail armor was considered heavy armor . Lace mail was a variant of chainmail that was " airier " and showed off the skin beneath it . Ring mail was a variant of chainmail in which large metal rings were sewn onto a backing of leather or cloth . It was harder to maintain and provided less protection than standard chainmail . Materials . Chainmail was usually made from metal . In Faerûn , the following special metals were typically used : Sometimes , other nonmetal materials could be used to make special chainmail :
Raumviran The Raumvirans were remnants of the people of the ancient empire of Raumathar . The Rashemi and Damaran ethnic groups descended from the Raumvirans . Description . Ruamvirans appeared very similar to Rashemi , although they were generally taller and had skin tones of lighter hue . These lighter shades of skin implied a relationship with the Sossrim people . The men were known to grow thick beards . Language . Raumvirans spoke Raumvira and employed the Dethek alphabet of the dwarves . Outlook . The Raumvirans had a strong magical tradition , focused on conjuration , which ultimately led to their downfall . History . The Raumvirans were one of the early tribes living in the area of Rashemen before - 2488 DR when the empire of Ilmaskar fell . During the Orcgate Wars from - 1075 DR to - 1069 DR , they served as mercenaries for the armies of Mulhorand . Though the orcs were defeated , the Mulhorand empire was at its end , and the Raumvirans took this opportunity to build an empire of their own . They successfully conquered much of the Endless Wastes and by - 900 DR had firmly established Raumathar , which covered a region from the Lake of Mists to Sossal and the Great Ice Sea to Lake Ashane . Many wars between the Nar s and the Raumvirans followed , while a third group in the region , the Rashemi , tried to remain independent of either . Both warring nations fell in - 150 DR . In their conflict , they had both summoned powerful entities to their aid , but these monsters , demon s , and minor deities , turned on the summoners . In defeat , as their empire burned , the survivors of Raumathar retreated into tiny bands and camps . By 1372 DR , the only large populations of Raumvirans were in the city of Almorel and along the shores of the Lake of Mists . The earliest witches of Rasheman were of Raumviran descent , and that sisterhood was formed during the last days of the Raumathan empire .
Throwing axe A throwing axe is a light , martial melee weapon of the axe family that can be used as a ranged weapon . Description . A throwing axe is similar to a handaxe but lighter and balanced for throwing . The wooden haft is about one and a half feet ( 45cm ) long with a head like those shown here . The blade is single - edged with a plain back . An average throwing axe costs 8gp and weighs 2lbs ( 0 . 9kg ) . Weaponology . Classified as a light weapon , the throwing axe can be used while grappling . Some training is required to be able to hit a target with a throwing axe , therefore it is considered a martial weapon . Normal maximum range of a throwing axe is 50ft ( 15 . 2m ) . Realmslore . Gnome fighter s often use throwing axes for both melee and ranged attacks .
Weldrarn Orblin Weldrarn Orblin was a magister who held the title for less than a year in 242 DR . Personality . Weldrarn was an arrogant and brutal wizard . History . Weldrarn ' s magical skills were honed during a series of covert wars between rival clans in Calimshan . After assuming the title of Magister , he spent much of his time hiding in various castles , hording an arsenal of magic that would allow him to obliterate any challenger . He was rumored to have been working on a special chain of magic that would allow him to hurls dozens of spells at once with minimal effort . It was during this period of research when he was challenged by Tsanbrin Aulmeroevler , who was Weldrarn ' s third challenge to his title . Weldrarn perished because of his own folly when a tower collapsed on him during their duel .
Kepeshkmolik Ashoka Kepeshkmolik Ashoka was a dragonborn member of Clan Kepeshkmolik . She was the last living daughter of Kepeshkmolik Thymara in 1486 DR . Description . Ashoka had one dark eye and one silver eye . Her scales were pale coppery - brown , and she had white plumes . History . In 1486 DR , Ashoka requested to talk with Farideh , in order to give her the Black Axe of the Moon ' s Champion , and in doing so , fulfilling the promise her mother had done to Selûne .
Naskurl The Naskurl family was a noble merchant family of the city of Tantras in the Vast . The head of the family sat on the High Council that governed Tantras . In 1358 DR , shortly after the Time of Troubles , the Naskurls were allied with the Baraedin , Mithertul , and Onsil families .
The Ride The Ride was an open steppe land situated between the Dragonspine Mountains , the Border Forest and the Gray Land of Thar . It was a land of cold plains . The forces of Melvaunt and Zhentil Keep controlled lucrative mines that honeycombed the mountainsides north of the Ride . Inhabitants . The Ride was inhabited by tribes of mounted barbarians , who called themselves Eraka , proud folk who treated outsiders as fair game . Although they were prone to constant internal struggling , they would quickly unite to face threats from the outside , like when the Zhentarim marched on Glister in 1352 DR . They spoke their own language of Erakic . There were many independent tribes in the Ride . Known tribes included :
Tanistan Tanistan Barony was a part of the monarchy of Erlkazar encompassing the Plains of Pehrrifaal . Description . This barony was responsible for the defense of the country ' s southern borders . It had four small human villages and also some non human ones in the mountains . In fact , the barony had an alliance with the Shieldbreaker Ogres in the region , in order to maintain peace with other monstrous races living in the High Peaks . Geography . Located in the southwest corner of Erlkazar , Tanistan was bordered by the Omlarandin Mountains on the west , the Kuldin Peaks on the north , and the High Peaks of the Cloven Mountains on the east . It shared borders with baronies Carrelath , Shalanar , and Ahlarkhem . The Plains of Pehrrifaal , named after a local warrior , took up most of the land of this region . Barley , millet , and grapes were grown here . The foothills of the Omlarandins and the High Peaks were lightly forested , and the scouts followed elven practices of using trees as lookout towers . Government . In 1370 DR , the barony was ruled by a half - elven woman named Laxaella Bronshield . She kept busy maintaining the borders not just of her own barony but those of neighboring Ahlarkhem as well . Her estate manor in Five Spears Hold was called Praskallest and was used as an army garrison . Plots & Rumors . In 1370 DR , the Knights of the Black Gauntlet had a double agent hidden among the scouts of one of the army garrisons . He was trying to gain the favor of the baroness in order to sell information to Mintar .
Ghost rigging Ghost rigging was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell created a ghostly rigging on a sailing vessel that functioned just as normal rigging did . This spell was often used to replace damaged rigging while at sea . The ghostly rigging matched the vessel ' s needs . Components . This spell required a bit of canvass and string to cast .
Pteranodon Pteranodons were ranked among the dinosaur s . They were large behemoth s encountered in the wild and even occasionally trained for use as flying mounts , much like dragon s albeit with less intelligence . Description . A pteranodon was a birdlike reptile with sharp talons and leathery skin . One of the few flying dinosaur species , this monster was able to fly quite aptly due to its 30 ft . ( 9 . 1 m ) leathery wings . Combined with a long beak , the pteranodon held the middle ground between a reptile and a bird , although its beak was beset with razor - sharp teeth . It had a thin headcrest , and its skin contained small patches of downy feathers . Its large eyes were yellow - colored . Combat . When attacking in combat , pteranodons used the same technique as when they swooped down on water to catch the fish they fed on . Diving steeply , they liked to swoop down on their opponents both in aerial combat as when attacking opponents on the ground . If the victim of the pteranodon was too large , the animal would spear its enemy with its 4 ft ( 1 . 2 m ) long beak . Training . These powerful beasts could be used as a flying mount in aerial combat . To train one was hard work taking a skilled rider six weeks of training . The effort paid off with their ability to dive onto unsuspecting targets which made them and their riders a formidable opponent . Being strong creatures , they could also be employed to transport cargo since they could drag up to 4 , 500 lb ( 2 . 0 tons ) . Ecology . The jungles of Chult formed the habitat for most behemoths , including the pteranodon . Appendix . Discrepancy . The pteranodon first appeared in the " Monster Manual 1st edition " , but later , it was changed to pteranadon in the " Serpent Kingdoms " sourcebook . Finally , in 5th edition " Dungeons & Dragons " , the creature ' s name was reverted back to pteranodon .
Doryn Doryn No - Mouth was a male human and one of the four staff of The Rapids inn in Teshwave in 1367 DR , working as a stableboy and handyman . He was a young , fair - faced lad of around 17 years , but he was mute . Doryn was frequently harassed by the Zhentilar because of his particular condition , and they called him " Doryn No - Mouth " . However , he was very observant and had the ability to read and write , a skill that the Zhents were not aware he possessed . Tula Woodsbridge looked out for him .
Voice of the great lion The Voice of the Great Lion was a magical item that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . This item looked like a crinkled old scroll bound with a faded golden cord . Anyone unrolling the scroll without caution risked destroying it . The surface of the scroll was covered with intricate script written in an ancient dialect of Midani . The first few lines of the scroll read : " " Let be known to all the decision of the Great Lion , Worthy of the Gods , Confidant of Genies , He who sits on the Enlightened Throne , for he decrees Krak al - _ _ _ and the lands accorded it by custom be awarded to the bearer . Let he of the court who contests this judgment read and hear the proof of the Great Lion from our master ' s own lips " . " Powers . When the magical script was read aloud , an image of the First Caliph appeared and repeated the judgement written above . After reading , the image remained for one hour and behaved just like the real First Caliph . The fortress was a stronghold on the al - Sabaya river that flowed to Gana . The size of the stronghold and surrounding land was left vague .
Sheila Kree Sheila Kree was a pirate and captain of the ship " Bloody Keel " . Her partners included Jule Pepper , Le ' lorinel , Bellany , and many others . She resided in the Golden Cove with her ogre allies . She befriended Chogurugga and Bloog , the two head ogres living in the cove .
Setara bint Aasim Setara bint Aasim was a money - changer living in Hawa in 1367 DR . Description . Setara was an attractive woman and she would openly flirt with men to gain information . Activities . Setara ' s money - changing business was merely a front to mask her true purpose for the Cult of Istishia as a holy slayer for the Dark Wave . Setara would flash a special coin used by the cult for recognition by their members . If anyone wished to keep the coin they would be marked for assassination . She also made note of solitary children roaming the market , targeting them for kidnapping . Relationships . Setara was the sister of her fellow Dark Wave members Shadha and Sahlah .
O - Kaze O - Kaze was a Phoenix clan ninja in Nakamaru around 1357 DR . History . During the plot of Goshukara Sadamoto to ruin peace talks between Funada Mitsuhide and the Big Head yakuza gang , O - Kaze was assigned by the Phoenix ninja to kill Jirozu no Nakamaru , framing Funada clan retainers in the process .
Zorkh Zorkh was a stone giant hermit sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . Description . Zorkh was mute ; he could understand the Giant language but could not speak . Activities . Zorkh lived as hermit in the Greypeak Mountains . He was always followed by six goat s . He reacted friendlily to people . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , the stone giants of Thane Kayalithica destroyed every building of the village Orlbar . Afterward , Zorkh decided to collect all the stones of the destroyed buildings , stacking them in creative ways , thus obtaining a " forest " of piled - up stones .