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Randalla Brasshorn Randalla Brasshorn was a merchant of Baldur ' s Gate who served the Harpers in the mid – 14th century DR . She temporarily became a lieutenant of Xanhast , the general of Mordoc SeLanmere , during the time of Mordoc ' s Gate . History . Baldur ' s Gate . Randalla was a wealthy merchant , who unbeknownst to others , was also a member of the Harpers , serving directly under Jherek . One day , when returning home to Baldur ' s Gate from Waterdeep with her caravan , she was captured by the Red Fang Marauders . She was rescued by five adventurers , including Dorn Redbear . She put Dorn and his " alliance " up to many missions for the Harpers , such as investigating the kidnappings and murders that involved deals between the Hands of Glory and Luvia Bloodmire . Mordoc ' s Gate . When Mordoc moved the Onyx Tower into Baldur ' s Gate , Randalla seemed to survive the tower ' s zombification effect . However , she was captured by Mordoc ' s right - hand - man Xanhast , who turned her into a vampire . While in this vampiric state , she seemed to show loyalty to Xanhast and it was assumed that she aided in the killing of anyone who wasn ' t already turned into a zombie . When the alliance returned to " Mordoc ' s Gate " , Randalla was waiting for them and led them to the base of the Onyx Tower , where she planned to kill them . However , when she was mortally wounded , she seemed to lose her " evil persona " and begged for the heroes to destroy Mordoc and the tower and save Baldur ' s Gate before it was too late . When the heroes succeeded at this , she was saved and acted to give the heroes a reward from the Dukes of the city . It is said that Xanhast ' s destruction saved her body whereas the tower ' s destruction saved her soul . Activities . In Baldur ' s Gate , she usually spent much of her time in the Purple Wyrm Inn , where she could contact the " alliance " for work . She may or may not have had a romantic relationship with Dorn Redbear , since Dorn was infatuated with her . In addition to her particular wares for sale as a merchant , Randalla also had possession of maps of the Wood of Sharp Teeth and Skull Gorge , which revealed that Randalla had had contact with adventurers before the events of Mordoc ' s scheme to conquer the Western Heartlands . Personality . Randalla was seen as quite a jovial character who enjoyed spending time in public areas like the Purple Wyrm Inn despite her importance in setting up quests for the alliance .
Terazul Terazul was a flowering plant found only in a few locations in the jungles south of Delzimmer . It was also the name of a somewhat addictive drug made from the leaves of the plant . Ecology . When ground into a powder and snorted , the drug was a powerful stimulant , causing the user to remain awake for days at a time . When drunk as a potion it caused visions . Terazul was not without side effects , however , as children of terazul users were sometimes born with abnormalities such as tentacles . The plant ' s properties were thought to be due to its ability to tap into lingering pockets of spellplague . In reality , the plant ' s roots grew out of portals to the Far Realm , which had been opened by derro in the Underdark . History . The terazul trade was controlled by House Serrat of Delzimmer . In 1479 DR , a group led by Alaia Serrat and her adopted daughter Zaltys closed the portal to the Far Realm , destroying the terazul plants .
Pliinki Pliinki was a mad derro savant member of the Gray Ghosts in Gracklstugh during the Rage of Demons . Personality . Pliinki believed that the Gray Ghosts ' obelisk was hidden in its location by Diirinka herself and that rebuilding it would grant " unimaginable power " that she could use to conquer the city . History . Pliinki was a savant and member of the Gray Ghosts thieves guild . She was tasked by the guild ' s leaders with the mission of rebuilding the obelisk , assisted by a spectator . During the Rage of Demons , she was waiting for the delivery of a fragment from Droki .
Tekir Tekir was a sahuagin malenti living in the Great Sea near a zaratan around the Corsair Domains in 1367 DR . Activities . Tekir guarded the island formed by the zaratan ' s shell from intruders , questioning any who approached . They tried to enlist aid when they were able to help cleanse the isle of a self - proclaimed caliph named Nuri al - Zaratani
Marsember Marsh The Marsember Marsh was an area of marshland that stretched along the northern shore of the Dragonmere for several miles , occupying the mouth of the Starwater River . It was inhabited by lizardfolk , but when a war broke out , most were slain , and the area was taken over by will - o ' - wisp s and other creatures . It eventually became the site of the city of Marsember in Cormyr .
Old Gebe Old Gebe was , in 1368 DR , an old man living in Dlusk , Aglarond . During the spring festival there , he would give free hayrides to children and tell stories about mules , including his own mules Sara and Corey . He knew many of the local legends and was knowledgeable on the subject of the Unapproachable East in general .
Hesperdan Hesperdan was an archmage in the Zhentarim . He was considered by some to be perhaps the greatest tyrant mage in all of Faerûn . He also went by the alias Gelvar Thordrunn , a dealer of magical curios and esoterica in Ordulin , Sembia . History . Hesperdan , in the guise of Gelvar Thordrunn , took on Malathar Wingstarl ( later known as Sememmon ) as an apprentice , teaching him wizardry . Gelvar disappeared , believed lost at sea , two years after taking on Malathar , some time between 1234 DR and 1258 DR . Hesperdan schemed to bring Fzoul Chembryl to power in the Black Network , thus allowing him to use Manshoon for his own purposes . He did much behind the scenes to foster Semmemmon ' s rise in the Zhentarim ranks and indirectly sought to mould him to be a foil for Manshoon . Once , speaking to himself , Hesperdan implied that he might not be considered a " man " after all . Indeed , in 1480 , he revealed that he was also the black dragon called Alorglauvenemaus , having mastered the ancient elven magic of weredragoning . His main concern was the plots of Vangerdahast of Cormyr , whom he considered more dangerous than the Zhentarim . He died that year near his lair in Hullack Forest fighting with Elminster and some War Wizards of Cormyr .
House of Galbi The House of Galbi was a notorious establishment found in the city of Manass in Khazari . Activities . Many illicit activities such as gambling and excessive drinking occurred within the House of Galbi . Rumors surfaced that more heinous tastes could be catered to here as well , but the governor of Manass was not able gather enough proof to close the building down . Inhabitants . Galbi , a native of Semphar , owned the establishment . He was rumored to run a den of skilled thieves from his House as well .
Mountains of Copper The Mountains of Copper were a mountain range in the Hordelands . Description . The Mountains of Copper were a small mountain rage that formed the northern border of Murghôm , and were known for the large amount of copper ore found within . Having been mined for hundreds of years , the mines in the mountain were deep and extensive , with some shafts going on for miles , many breaking into even older abandoned shafts , and forming a maze - like system of galleries . The centuries of frequent mining resulted in large numbers of mine shafts being unmapped , and improperly taken care of , making collapses frequent . The lack of supervision on these old mines also allowed creatures of the Underdark , as well as bandits , to move into many of the tunnels . On the surface , the ages of mining resulted in many slopes becoming deforested , as well as toxic chemicals from old mines to leech into the rivers and streams , making the water unfit to drink . Several peaks were covered in clouds of black smoke from the numerous smelters . The settlements of the region were small , and covered in soot and dirt from the smelters . Stone walls or wooden stockades surrounded the towns . Mine entrances were usually located in the center of a town , with smelters surrounding it , and the homes and shops of the people surrounding those . Murghôm was unable to properly control the area , causing monsters and bandits to be a serious problem in the region , and most towns were ruled by local miner ' s guilds , rather then by Murghôm itself .
Order of the Jade Blade The Order of the Jade Blade were the personal agents of the High Lord of Loudwater . Two adventuring parties who had earned the respect of the Gauntlets of Loudwater were brought before High Lord Kalahar Twohands whose son , Velvred had been kidnapped and was being held in one of the Rensha tombs beneath the High Lord ' s Hall . Kalahar himself had been warned by divinations that if he were to enter the tombs he would surely be killed so he sent the two groups into the tombs in his stead . When the adventurers returned with Velvred , Kalahar inducted them all into the order which is named after the green bastard sword originally wielded by Nanathlor Greysword that had become Loudwater ' s symbol of office . Members of the order became heroes of the city and later of Waterdeep as well before returning to Loudwater to help save it from a Zhentarim invasion .
Andahar Andahar was a unicorn that could be summoned by Drizzt Do ' Urden . Description . Drizzt possessed a horn charm on a silver chain . When blown into , the charm summoned Andahar who appeared , running and gradually growing in size , from another dimension . However , unlike Drizzt ' s other magical companion , Guenhwyvar , Andahar was mortal and could be wounded . He also could also be summoned at any time for as long as required . Andahar was 17 hands tall . He had a white coat of fur , an ivory horn tipped with a golden point , and blue piercing eyes . He also had bells tied to his reins , which Drizzt could silence or set to ringing as he saw fit . History . The ruling council of Silverymoon commissioned Andahar the mount for Drizzt in gratitude for his work during the Third Orc War .
House of the Wise Unicorn The House of the Wise Unicorn is a rental club in Nesmé run by Nistlor Lothlyn , who is assisted by sixteen guards . No spellcasting is allowed within the premises . Services . It costs 5 gold pieces per night to rent a room and the Unicorn offers drinks by the bottle .
Gwen Gwen was a willowy female soldier who traveled with Salen and Jensena . Description . Gwen was a short slender brunette . Personality . Slim and sexy , Gwen used her feminine wiles to trick and charm her opponents . Possessions . In battle , Gwen armed herself with a sword , a few dagger s , a throwing axe and dressed in chain mail . History . On the 19th of Flamerule , 1340 DR , Gwen drank at the Laughing Goblin Inn with her companions and tried to trick Ren o ' the Blade out of a bagful of coins . Death . On the night of the 28th of Flamerule 1340 DR , Gwen was killed while fighting a troll outside the city walls of Phlan .
Dragon magazine 8 Dragon magazine 8 was released in July 1977 . Design Forum . The Concepts of Spacial , Temporal and Physical Relationships in D & D . . This is an article describing the relationships between the Prime Material Plane and other planes of existence in the " Dungeons & Dragons " game , using 1st edition rules . The Development of Towns in D & D . This is an article describing interesting ways of creating s in the " Dungeons & Dragons " game , using 1st edition rules . Watson describes how a Dungeon Master can construct a town in sections from the business area to the harbor district . The article has rules for incorporating various shops throughout the village , such as brothels and cobblers . The author also has crafted a random generator for adding individuals into the city with personality and loyalty descriptions . A Re - evaluation of Gems & Jewelry in D & D . Kuntz gives interesting rules for creating individual gem s and jewelry in this article . The author has created random charts for crafting the value of treasure , such as using carats for gems and metal composition of bracelets and rings for use in the 1st edition " Dungeons & Dragons " game .
Grash Crackbacker Grash Crackbacker was a slow - witted priest of Bhaal . Description . A pale - skinned half - orc , Grash dressed in an intricate red - and - black robe . Atop his head rested a golden crown with two red gemstones , and his wide - nosed face bore an aggressive scowl . Personality . Grash had an inclination towards cruelty . He was sorely lacking in intelligence , to the extent that it was considered doubtful he would rise further in the clerical hierarchy of Bhaal . Abilities . Grash possessed incredible strength , which he used to his advantage when employing the " bear hug " , his favorite attack . Possessions . Among Grash ' s possessions were a suit of mundane plate mail , as well as an un holy symbol .
Dheolur Dheolur was a former noble house of Cormyr . One of its houses was situated beyond the Royal Gardens in Suzail , Cormyr , and another in the King ' s Forest , protected by a 20 foot high ( 6 . 1m ) wall , built on top of the ruins of a temple of Moander . The house was elevated to nobility by the grandfather of King Duar Obarskyr . When Magrath the Minotaur seized control of Suzail around 429 DR , the house swore fealty to him almost immediately .
Skarou Skarou was the capital city of the nation of Khazari . Description . Sitting where the Jumpa and Shyok Muren rivers met , the city of Skarou was well fortified due to the divided nature of the nation ' s politics . Though the capital of the nation , Skarou was considered run - down and ramshackle for its size , due to most of its power having been taken by the nobles of the nation . Inside the city was the Seven - Tiered Palace , from which the royalty of Khazari ruled , the Monastery of the Flowing Water , and the largest monastery of the Red Mountain sect . There was also a small monastery of the Yellow Mountain sect inside the city , resulting in some feuding between the two groups . Skarou was one of the five great cities of Khazari legend , along with Manass , Taghla , Barkhul and Alashan . Appendix . Note . While shown as Skarou on maps , the city was called both Skarou and Skardu in The Horde booklet .
Drow judicator The Drow Judicator is a special prestige class of the drow . Servants of demigod Selvetarm , to whom they must make an unholy pledge , judicators are spellcasters that have survived the vicious rites necessary to work with demons and Lolth - warped spiders . They often serve , albeit grudgingly , high - ranking priestesses of Lolth as defenders and assassins . While at least some schooling in spellcasting is required for a drow to become a judicator , only the toughest and meanest sorcerer s and wizard s can survive the entry requirements .
Sphinx Sphinxes are a race of intelligent , immortal magical beasts . It is said that they once held a vast kingdom given to them by the gods in an effort to teach mortals the way of truth . The sphinxes had their own methods , however , by teaching mortals to think for themselves with riddles and parables . The four most common subraces of sphinx are the androsphinx , criosphinx , gynosphinx , and hieracosphinx . Appearance . All sphinxes have leonine bodies with great feathery wings . They possess the heads of humanoids , with their facial features being an attractive mix of humanoid and feline . Lairs . Sphinxes tend to be very solitary creatures and territorial . Many make their lairs within the ruins of ancient civilizations or in isolated caves . They are neither good nor evil , but follow their own path , just as any mortal can do . Language . Sphinxes spoke their own language as well as Common and Draconic . Types . Androsphinx . Androsphinxes are a male subrace of sphinx . They are physically powerful creatures with inherent magical powers and a terrifying roar . While they tend to be short - tempered and terse , androsphinxes possess good - natured ideals and always attempt to do the right thing . Gynosphinx . A gynosphinx is a female sphinx . While not as physically powerful as an androsphinx , the gynosphinx is still a capable combatant and possesses a number of magical powers . The gynosphinx is the sole female sphinx subrace . Gynosphinxes prefer to pursue intellectual ideals . They love to collect knowledge and ancient lore and delight in solving riddles , puzzles and mental challenges .
Elbulder Elbulder was once a logging town on the River Arran , south of the Chondalwood . It was used to send logs downstream to the Vilhon Reach and onwards to the Sea of Fallen Stars . During the Rotting War , the disapproval of the Emerald Enclave meant that the logging operation could not continue . Because magic boats were used to transport the logs along the river , magic is extremely well received in Elbulder .
Barge House The Barge House was a large tavern found in Daleport in 1357 DR . Description . Converted from an old warehouse , the Barge House was massive , easily holding 500 occupants at one time . Activities . Most of the inhabitants of the small town of Daleport could be found socializing at the Barge House each night . Given the number of smugglers passing through the region , many rare or illegal goods could be purchased here for the right price .
Plaguewrought Land The Plaguewrought Land ( also called the Plaguewrought Lands ) is the name given to what was once the state of Halruaa and a large area south of Chondalwood that continues , as of 1479 DR , to be wracked by the effects of the Spellplague . Inside this plagueland the ground heaves like waves on the ocean and pieces of land levitate randomly to form earthmote s . The vegetation that grows here is strange and twisted and may sprout , mature and then die in a matter of minutes . Most people who travel into this region are killed very quickly by the wild magic . The border has been more or less stable for nearly a hundred years . Pilgrims , encouraged by the Order of Blue Flame , often travel to the Plaguewrought Land in the hopes of acquiring a spellscar . Geography . The Plaguewrought Land is approximately 400 miles long by 200 miles in width and covers the area formerly occupied by the Nagawater and the Golden Plains . The city of Ormpetarr is located at the northwestern border and the veil actually splits the old city in two .
Risen Sun heresy The Risen Sun heresy is the belief that the time of Lathander ' s transformation is nigh and Amaunator is about to return . The Brotherhood of the Glorious Sun has long existed within the church of Lathander , tolerated by other followers of the Morninglord and preaching that Lathander is the reincarnated form of Amaunator . Believers of the Risen Sun take this one step further into heresy . Sunlord Daelegoth Orndeir , the leader of the Brotherhood , has embraced the Risen Sun heresy and since 1374 DR has sought to make it the core belief system of those faithful to Lathander . He has accomplished this by recruiting converts to the faith of Amaunator through preaching and performing miracles . Risen Sun heretics have access to the fire , law , nobility , renewal , sun , and time spell domains .
Sword burst Sword burst is a very basic swordmage spell , used frequently by assault swordmage s as well as those of other styles . When a swordmage casts " sword burst " he or she causes a burst of invisible force with a blast area of five feet in diameter to surge outwards from his or her blade , sweeping through the mage ' s enemies with deadly force . The strength of this attack , which is in part dependent upon the swordmage ' s intellect , grows as the swordmage becomes more experienced and worldly . " Sword burst " is among the most basic swordmage spells and can be cast at any time , recharging instantly .
Brown Mushroom Mercantile Company The Brown Mushroom Mercantile Company of Menzoberranzan was a fellowship created to counter House Baenre ' s profits from trade in the city . Organization . The fellowship was one of two competing merchant houses in Menzoberranzan . The company was run by House Fey - Branche , which later gave some of its power to House Barrison Del ' Armgo .
Caligarde ' s claw Caligarde ' s claw was an arcane conjuration spell that created an invisible claw made of pure force , similar to the various " Bigby ' s hand " spells . Effects . This spell could be cast at a target up to 60 yd ( 55 m ) away . The target could be a particular entity or a 20 - ft ( 6 . 1 m ) diameter circular area . If the target was an individual , then that person had a chance to resist the spell , in which case the claw was created 10 ft ( 3 m ) away in a random direction , as if it were a missed grenade - like missile attack . Once cast on an area , either intentionally or by missing the intended target , the claw attacked the nearest being within its 10 ft ( 3 m ) reach . " Caligarde ' s claw " attacked once per minute for a duration equal to the caster ' s level , and with the same skill as the caster , but with the added feature that once it hit , it never missed again . If this spell successfully targeted an individual , then it was not fixed in place but continued to attack that being even if they moved more than 10 ft ( 3 m ) away . A person taking damage from " Caligarde ' s claw " could not engage in normal spellcasting , but items that did not require an intricate activation sequence could be used . Only magical barriers , such as " anti - magic shell " , " shield " , " Bigby ' s interposing hand " , and the like , could block the claw attack . Physical counterattacks had no effect . " Caligarde ' s claw " could be destroyed by " dispel magic " and similar effects . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a dried or preserved foot or claw as a material component . History . This spell was first published in the " Workbook " , a tome thought to have been written at the behest of the Mentor of the Seven Wizards of Myth Drannor . This spell was later published in " Volo ' s Guide to All Things Magical " and became generally known to the magical community .
Joon Tsao Choo Joon Tsao Choo was an emperor of Shou Lung of ancient times History . Joon Tsao Choo was a great emperor that strongly ruled for many years , expanding the Empire . Many nobles feared the Empire ' s expansion over the Shao Mountains , a land outside their control , and the most rebellious of them formed the Black Maut Cult in order to ruin Joon Tsao and regained their power . The Black Maut Cult sent to the Emperor the concubine Meilan , a woman of great beauty and cleverness , enhanced by a thousandfold by evil enchantments in order to made her irresistible to any men . Soon Joon Tsao fall in love for her , no longer caring for the government of the Empire . Under Meilan ' s suggestion Joon Tsao sent his wife and many of his advisors in prison and also exiled Ahp Hijan , his Minister of State and dearest friend . The Emperor renamed too his capital Kuo Meilan , where he indulged in debauchery and wild revels with Meilan . Meantime the nobles reasserted their power over population . At one point the Celestial Empire sent a huge dragon to warn Joon Tsao to amend his ways in 100 days or he will suffer deathly consequence but the emperor only laughed about this . On the hundredth day an army of dragons descended upon Kuo Meilan and destroyed the city , killing Joon Tsao Choo , Meilan and most of the nobles Canon Conflict . It seems clear that Emperor Joon Tsao Choo was based upon the Emperor Tan Chin in . They were both ancient emperors on Shou Lung , had mistresses named Meilan , renamed their cities to Kuo Meilan , and were deposed by the Immortals . However the story of Tan Chin continued and was more elaborate .
Fredegast Fredegast was the young sheriff of the halfling town of Waukeshire in Bloodstone Barony in 1357 DR . History . In 1357 DR , Fredegast and his people met Gareth Dragonsbane ' s party . In 1359 DR , Fredegast was a key member of the Alliance of Belt Watchers with local dwarves and centaur s . Personality . Fredegast was an able , bright and charismatic military leader .