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Undead ward Undead ward was a necromantic abjuration spell that created a barrier that turned undead like the cleric ability . Effects . Undead entering the area of effect were subjected to " turning " as if by a cleric two ranks lower than the caster of this spell . The turning was subject to the normal limitations of that power , i . e . , limits on how many undead can be turned at once . Any undead that failed to be turned ignored " undead ward " for the duration of the spell . Likewise , any undead already within the barrier set up by this spell were not affected unless they exited and attempted to reenter . Note that the casting priest did not need to have the ability to turn undead . Components . The caster had to walk the perimeter of the area to be warded , speaking the words of the spell and using his or her holy symbol .
Scorching burst A scorching burst is an evocation spell cast by many wizard s inflamed with the power of fire . When a wizard chooses to cast this spell , which he can do at any time , he creates a pillar of golden flame at the spot of his target , trapping his target and any others very close within its grasp . The burst must be cast within fifty feet of the wizard and disappears in an instant , but can be recast at any time . " Scorching burst " is twice as deadly if cast by an archmage or mage of equivalent power .
Marni Sobor Marni Sobor was a shopkeeper in Skullport . History . Marni was studying as a wizard when in 1370 DR her mother was killed in a robbery and she inherited the shop . Personality . Marni wanted nothing more than to go back to her magical studies and abandon the shop . However , she loved her brother and her sister and knew that they needed a good amount of money in order for them to live comfortably until she finished her three - year wizard training .
Jorunhast Jorunhast was High Wizard of Cormyr . He was broad - shouldered and muscular . He was the pupil of Thanderahast . Background . Jorunhast fought against the red dragon s who invaded Suzail in 1018 DR . He rescued a young lady from a window in the burning Castle Obarskyr , but he fell out of favour with Azoun II who had been courting her . He pursued Thauglor and battled him in the King ' s Forest . Although Jorunhast panicked when faced with Thauglor and tried to prevent Azoun from attacking ( Azoun laid the decisive blow ) , Azoun forgave him and the pair were subsequently on better terms . When king Azoun III died , prince Rhigaerd was only six years old , so Azoun III ' s brother Salember Obarskyr took the throne of Cormyr as regent . However in 1286 DR the regent Salember plotted to kill Rhigaerd and take the throne , leading Cormyr into civil war . During a parlay , Salember attacks Rhigaerd but Jorunhast stepped in and slayed the regent . Although grateful for saving his life , Rhigaerd felt he must exile Jorunhast for killing a member of the royal family . Jorunhast built the Tower of Stars on Traitor ' s Isle , an island in Prespur on the Sea of Fallen Stars . After his exile he settled in Serôs and joined the Dukar s . After the Twelth Serôs War he was granted a seat in the Nantarn Council . Religion . Jorunhast worshiped Mystra .
Pearl ( Hamayarch ) The Pearl was the Hamayarch to the Thultyrl , or ruler , of the city of Procampur in the Vast in the mid - 13th century DR . Her true name , age and race were all unknown , though she appeared mostly human . Appearance . The Pearl was a tall and slender woman with snow - white hair , and a youthful , even teenaged , appearance despite her likely age . Her eyes were aquamarine and slanted . She habitually dressed with a wintry theme , in fine clothes and jewelry . Rumors suggested that the Pearl had an elven or demon ic heritage . Skills . As Hamayarch , the Pearl would have been an arcane magic - user of some kind , and was the highest - ranking wizard in the court . As Hamayarch , she governed and regulated the magic - users of Procampur . The Pearl apparently had the ability to manipulate fate and grant luck to people . History . The Pearl ' s nature and history were a mystery to many , though some suspected she was a former " red - roof girl " , as in Procampur ' s red - roofed Adventurers ' District ( that is , an adventurer , or a possibly a prostitute ) . However , she became a Hamayarch and served three generations of Thultyrls by the mid - 13th century DR . In this position , she strictly regulated Procampur ' s magic - users , and largely discouraged the practice . In the Year of Burning Steel , 1246 DR , the current Thultyrl chose to liberate the neighboring city of Tsurlagol from a horde of orc s , goblinoid s and other marauders , led by the orc warlord Fottergrim . However , the Pearl believed that the Thultyrl was destined to die young , at the age of 26 and early in his reign , in battle against Fottergrim before the walls of Tsurlagol . Instead , he was wounded on his hunting trip ( an event perhaps orchestrated by the Pearl ) . The Pearl secretly prevented his wounds from healing to keep him away from the frontlines and Fottergrim , believing that he would go on to become a good king and complete the Great Codex of Procampur ' s laws . Tsurlagol was liberated regardless .
Sorelisa Zandra Sorelisa Zandra , was a Zhentarim bounty hunter sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , posing as officers of Mirabar , Sorelisa and her partner Naeremos were sent to find the notorious dwarf criminal Worvil Forkbeard by offering protection and a recruitment offer .
Shadow veil ( Universal ) Shadow veil was a spell used commonly in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . This spell was only usable by wizard s . Effects . With this spell the caster could cloak many targets in darkness , allowing them to move silently and invisibly under normal light and infravision . The number of targets affected by this spell , and the duration , depended on the skill of the caster . Natural sunlight would also instantly dispel the spell . History . Jann favored this spell when attacking in force , aligning their forces before their enemy to have them instantly appear at dawn with the rising sun . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a panther ' s paw , a black owl feather , and an opal worth at least 500 gold to cast .
Levitate Levitate was a transmutation spell or supernatural ability that allowed the caster to move a creature or object vertically as desired . Some races native to Faerûn , such as the air genasi , had the innate ability to levitate . During the religious ceremony of the Dance of the Swirling Winds , the elven goddess Aerdrie Faenya would sometimes grant her worshipers who could not fly the power to levitate . Levitation played a key role in the drow game khaless . Effects . The caster could choose to levitate him - or herself or a creature or object within a close range . The weight of the creature or object lifted depended on the power of the caster but at a minimum , the spell could lift anything under 200 pounds . Only a willing creature could be lifted . Levitated persons or objects could be moved mentally at a speed of 200 feet per minute but only in the up or down direction . It was difficult to maintain one ' s balance if attempting to engage in combat while levitating . The effects of this spell lasted for several minutes , depending on the power of the caster . Components . Proper casting of this spell required verbal and somatic component s and the use of a spell focus . The focus could be either a piece of golden wire shaped into the form of a small cup with a shank or a small loop of leather .
Ichi Krijiku Ichi Krijiku was a bushi of Fochu Peninsula in Wa . Activities . Ichi Krijiku led the Soldiers of Iron kabukimono of the village of Seinin in Fochu Peninsula . History . Ichi and his group lorded it over Seinin and the shoya Toi Jujishiki did nothing to stop them . In 1358 DR , Ichi and his men met Osari Minhiro and a foreign adventuring party and attacked them but were defeated .
Battlerager Battleragers are a type of dwarven fighter whose combat style relies on raw instinct , anger and physical strength . The individuals who practice this type of fighting are usually mentally unstable with a low life expectancy . Despite this simple attitude , battleragers are a key element of dwarven warfare . Their almost suicidal style allows more strategic fighters to plan and execute more complex techniques , on already worn down enemies . Physical Description . The close combat battlerager style means that all dwarves who practice it must be immensely strong and durable . Battleragers usually focus only on what they need to fight and survive , this has lead to individuals with poor personal hygeine . Battlerager armor is usually thick and spiked . This armor is incorporated into the fighting style of the battlerager . Most battleragers cover their entire bodies in tattoos and symbols , any skin left bare will be covered in war paint before battle . Etymology . Battleragers are known as Kuldjargh in their native Dwarvish , which literally translates to " axe idiot " . Beliefs . Battleragers worship the dwarven gods of war and many believe they channel their god ' s spirit in battle . Battleragers are also under the impression that if they die in battle , their gods will resurrect them with increased strength . These beliefs allow battleragers to fully immerse themselves into combat , as they have no fear of death . Fighting Style . The infamous battlerager fighting style relies on individuals immersing themselves completely into battle , relying only on instinct and aggression . Once in battle these dwarves become almost animal like , their eyes bulge , their teeth grind and drool flicks from their mouths and beards . Battleragers are taught to use their whole bodies in combat , incorporating their spike armor , which allows them to deal fatal blows with a barge , kick or even headbutt . Some guilds of battleragers have taken to riding dire wolves into battle . Organization . Battleragers are formed into guilds , these small groups are very exclusive and members live on the outskirts of dwarf settlements . Reception . Although considered brave by their kin , most battleragers are outcasts , rarely engaging in conversation with other dwarves . Children are kept away from battleragers , due to their aggressive nature and short temper .
War of the Silver Marches The War of the Silver Marches was a conflict against orc s that took place in the Silver Marches in the Year of the Iron Dwarf ' s Vengeance . History . The drow wizard Tsabrak Xorlarrin channeled the Darkening upon the Silver Marches under the orders of Lolth in order to prepare for the war . Soon , in the fall of 1484 DR , the drow minions of Quenthel Baenre incited the frost giant s of the Shining White and two white dragon s , Arauthator and Aurbangras , to ally with the orc s of the Kingdom of Many - Arrows , where the warmonger Hartusk gained the power . So a large army of orcs and drow , supported by frost giants and white dragons , assaulted the Silver Marches in the War of the Silver Marches . Nesmé was destroyed by an orc horde led by Tiago Baenre riding the white dragon Arauthator and Sundabar was conquered by an orc army commanded by the warlord Hartusk and renamed Hartusk Keep . All dwarfholds in the area — Citadel Adbar , Citadel Felbarr , and Mithril Hall — and later also Silverymoon were besieged . During the Battle of the Cold Vale , Bromm , one of the twin kings of Citadel Adbar , was tricked by the half - drow Doum ' wielle Armgo and beheaded by Hartusk . At last , in the spring of 1485 DR , Bruenor managed to unite all the dwarven forces to retake the River Surbrin bridge from the forces of Many - Arrows . In the sky above the battle , Drizzt Do ' Urden and Afafrenfere on the copper dragon s Ilnezhara and Tazmikella confronted Tiago Baenre and Tos ' un Armgo on the white dragons Arauthator and Aurbangras , leaving Tos ' un and Aurbangras dead and Arauthator in retreat . Then , in Flamerule , Bruenor used the dwarven Ritual of the March and managed to conquer Dark Arrow Keep , restoring it to Lorgru , its proper ruler , and defeating Hartusk ' s remaining armies . At last , with the backing of Jarlaxle , using Drizzt as a conduit , the turncoat drow archmage Gromph Baenre dispelled the Darkening , disguising the act as the power of Mielikki .
Kelpie A kelpie was a creature that resembled a mass of seaweed . It could alter its form to appear as a woman , a hippocampus , or a green horse , then charm a person into thinking it was in trouble and needed rescuing . Upon the person attempting to rescue the person , the kelpie grappled the victim and held it in the water until it drowned . History . In 1361 DR , the illithid Vestress used the human Dagmar to plant kelpies in the water in her attempt to conquer the island of Ruathym .
Gembomb Gembomb is a conjuration spell unique to cleric s with the Gnome and / or Trade domain s . It transforms gems into explosives . Effect . " Gembomb " converts up to five gems into bombs you ( and only you ) can lob at enemies . You must hold the gems in your hand when casting the spell . Together , the bombs are capable of dealing 1d8 points of force damage per two caster levels ( maximum of 5d8 ) , divided up among the gems as you wish . A 10th - level cleric could create one 5d8 bomb , a 3d8 and 2d8 bomb , five 1d8 bombs , or any combination of five dice of damage and up to five gems . You can toss the bombs up to 100 feet with a range increment of 20 feet . A ranged touch attack roll is required to strike the intended target . A " gembomb " blasts its target with a rainbow - colored shower of magical force . A creature struck by a gembomb can attempt a Reflex save for half damage . Tossing a single " gembomb " counts as an attack for you , so you usually cannot toss a bomb during the turn that you cast the spell . You can only toss one gembomb at a time , but you can toss more than one each round if you have multiple attacks . Material Components . Up to five gems worth at least 1 gp each .
Shant Duerna Shant Duerna was a duergar in Zortagra during the late 1480s DR . History . At some point in the late 1480s DR , he was in the recently conquered deep gnome city of Zortagra , acting as a gate guardian . Personality . The demon lord – inflicted madness had twisted him . His only goal was to find something that entertained him , not caring for consequences . He believed himself to be a laird .
Cormyrian greatshield The Cormyrian greatshield was a large magic steel shield with the image of a Purple Dragon standing on a broken arrow . They were popular among those who hunted evil humanoid s in the Storm Horns , and magically improved the shield ' s ability to deflect projectiles such as arrows . The shield was a " + 1 arrow deflecting large steel shield " . They could fetch around 9000 gold piece s .
Azariah Craulnober Azariah Craulnober ( pronounced " ah - ZAH - ree - ah " ) was the daughter of Elaith Craulnober , a moon elf crime lord of Waterdeep . Description . Azariah had silvery hair . In the summer of 1364 DR , her ears were still soft and folded , like those of all elven toddlers . History . Azariah was an unexpected child , born in Waterdeep in the spring of 1363 DR to Elaith ' s sun elven mistress , who died in childbirth . After her birth , Elaith took her to Evindal Duirsar , the patriarch priest of Corellon Larethian in Waterdeep . Elaith wished for Azariah to receive her birthright , Elaith ' s dormant moonblade , so Evindal tasked him with retrieving the Morninglark harp , with the hope that the quest would restore Elaith ' s honor and allow the reactivation of the moonblade . Elaith , with the help of Danilo Thann and company , found the harp in the summer of 1364 DR , but after Danilo used it to reverse a curse , the harp was consumed and Elaith could not complete his task . However , in the process of defending Danilo , he was badly injured and his thoughts turned only to his daughter . His moonblade , sensing his change of character , reactivated itself so that Azariah would be able to inherit it . After Elaith healed from his injuries , he took Azariah to Evermeet , where she became a ward of the royal court . When Azariah was old enough , Elaith brought her to Waterdeep and asked Arilyn Moonblade to train her and teach her the demands of bearing a moonblade . Appendix . Notes . In the game " Neverwinter Nights " , Elaith could be found in Port Llast seeking a number of gems in order to take his daughter back to Evermeet . However , as explained in " Elfsong " and " The More Things Change " , Azariah was sent to Evermeet some years previously .
Ekuriyah Abd al - Wajib Ekuriyah Abd al - Wajib was the general of the Dutiful Mamluk Society in Qudra in 1367 DR . Activities . She served as the active voice for the Dutiful on the Mamluk Council because Hatit Abd al - Wajib ' s duties as emir prevented him from having a say on council matters . Relationships . Ekuriyah was the protege of emir Hatit Abd al - Wajib .
Bazim - Gorag Bazim - Gorag the Firebringer was an ascended primordial and one of the five elemental lords of Toril , and formerly a batrachi and a slaad lord . Description . Bazim - Gorag was a frog - like humanoid with red - gold skin and two froglike heads . Larger than an ogre , he carried a huge glaive of black iron , wreathed in dark flames . History . Bazim - Gorag claimed a massive empire on the supercontinent of Merrouroboros during the later half of the Days of Thunder . The leader of the Batrachi empires , Zhoukoudien , who had led his people to the zenith of their power , entered into a wasteful conflict with the giant s to the north , which decimated the carefully built - up batrachi lands . Not long later , the Tearfall struck Toril and the Batrachi , on the advice of the god Ramenos , fled to Limbo where they created the Supreme Throne . Ramenos ' s influence eventually caused the batrachi to turn into creatures most sages confused with the slaad i . He eventually became the most powerful member of his transformed species , but didn ' t openly offend the slaad lords Ygorl and Ssendam , therefore saving his own skin . In - 585 DR , Ar - magus Ilviroon summoned Bazim - Gorag to save the wizard school called the Tower of the Star from a horde of troll s . Bazim - Gorag scattered the horde but Ilviroon refused to pay him the high price he demanded . So Bazim - Gorag destroyed the tower and slew several of the school ' s most powerful wizards as well but Ilviroon managed to imprison Bazim - Gorag underneath the tower . The next year , the horde returned , even greater in number . Ilviroon was forced to ask Bazim - Gorag to help once again but this time it was Bazim - Gorag who would refuse and Ilviroon was slain in the ensuing battle . Unfortunately , with Ilviroon , died the only knowledge of how to release Bazim - Gorag from his imprisonment . In the 14th century DR , Bazim - Gorag ' s prison was found by the Company of the Riven Orb . Although the adventurers were unable to free him , they weakened Bazim - Gorag ' s prison enough for him to exert his influence on Toril . He called many evil beings to his service . They founded the Acolytes of the Hidden Flame sect to research a way to free Bazim - Gorag from his prison . At some point after the Spellplague , Bazim - Gorag was freed from his prison and ascended to the status of primordial . He claimed the Pandemonium Stone as his home and was worshiped on Toril as one of the elemental lords . He was revered as a patron of Chaos itself and invoked by those who wanted a twist of fate .
Blanaer Blanaer was a village in the Vast in north Faerûn , located on the Cross Road between Kurth and Thindilar . The Pass Trail led to Tavilar . History . In the early and lawless years of human settlement of the Vast , bandits battled openly along the Cross Way near where Blanaer later arose . Several times in the 1360s DR , bodies were discovered hanging from trees by the roads around Blanaer , having been hung in the night by bandits or thieves . Description . Blanaer was a stopover village home to hardworking farmers . It was a local agricultural center , with a market for selling sheep and cattle from nearby farms , paddocks to hold stock , and piles of manure for sale . " Stinks like Blanaer " was a common expression in the Vast . It was fairly unexciting . Rumors . Despite Blanaer ' s reputation , it had local treasure tales like many other communities in the Vast . On occasion , chests , buckets , saddlebags and nosebags stuffed with coins were unearthed in Blanaer ' s pastures , stockyards and even manure piles , and more finds were expected , though they were usually well defended by herds of cattle . Supposedly , these treasures were hastily buried by thieves on the run , from either their victims or their former partners , and by metal merchants from Kurth being pursued by bandits .
Spider ' s Bane Spider ' s Bane was an enchanted greatsword originally forged by dwarves of the Orothiar tribe in Cloakwood as a present to the Grand Dukes of Baldur ' s Gate . It was helpful in battle against spiders in that when wielded , it granted immunity to movement - restricting effects , such as webs . It was lost to the Grand Dukes a century later , but rediscovered by two young brothers . One of them decided to use it to fight the spiders in Cloakwood , but he didn ' t last long and ended up slain , the sword left lying along with his body in a spider nest . In " Baldur ' s Gate " , the player can be sent on a quest to find the missing last wielder of the sword , and find him dead , gaining the sword for themselves . It ' s one of the more powerful weapons that can be found in the game .
Filani Filani of Tantras was a female human wizard and sage from the city of Tantras in the Vast who settled in Tilverton in Cormyr . History . Hailing from the city of Tantras in the Vast , Filani made her home in Tilverton before 1358 DR . Filani of Tantras , as she was known , became one of the two most notable mages in the town , and was well respected there . She still lived there through 1367 DR , and by 1369 DR . Activities . Filani was a sage , specializing in the history and political affairs of the lands around the Dragonreach ( which included her home city of Tantras ) and the Moonsea North . However , she was no scholar ; rather , she was a businesswoman , dealing in information . Such information was reliable and came at a reasonable cost , though Filani ' s insight depended on the amount offered . She did not trade in scrolls , magical items , or spellcasting services . Filani could often be found in Tilverton ' s marketplaces and inns , speaking with caravan folk to learn news and local goings - on . In exchange , she bought them drinks and meals , and she had many regular sources who knew they could get a free feed while in town . This kept her well in touch with local affairs . Personality . She was dignified and uninterested in adventure or battle like other mages . She preferred instead to conduct her business in a calm fashion and spend her time in comfort . Filani was an excellent judge of character and could keep track of a lot of small details , so she could almost always accurately predict events that occurred in the area . Description . Filani was tall and heavily built , more like a mighty warrior , but she always remained graceful and dignified . She habitually wore voluminous and magnificent embroidered gowns .
Thar Greenbough Thar Greenbough was a ranger living in the Rothé Valley near Neverwinter . History . Thar was the local agent of the Emerald Enclave in the Rothé Valley during the Tyranny of Dragons ; he directed adventurers against the Cult of the Dragon in the area , including the blue dragon Venfithar .