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Muradi Lighthouse The Muradi Lighthouse was a lighthouse standing at the very southwestern tip of the Koryo Peninsula in Koryo in the 14th century DR . History . In 1308 DR , Bosturo came to be the Master of the Muradi Lighthouse . With dedicated service , he had held this position for 49 years by 1357 DR . At one point , he received a scroll of commendation from the ex - king of Silla , and displayed it proudly in his studio . Services . Atop the lighthouse was a huge oil lamp . Its purpose was to warn of the flaming seas that lay off the coast to the south . The lighthouse keeper , Bosturo , was also a noted scholar on the flora and fauna of Koryo , and gave his advice for a fee or a conversation .
Dungeon magazine 88 Dungeon magazine 88 was the 88th issue of " Dungeon " magazine . It was released in September / October 2001 . = Contents = The Door From Everywhere . Blurb . Behold the lost secrets of the Netherese empire , and explore them at your own peril . Summary . This is an adventure set in various locales around the realms in 1372 DR , using 3rd edition rules . Thirds of Purloined Vellum . Blurb . In Athkatla , nothing is more dangerous than a merchant with a bee in his britches . Summary . This is an adventure set in the Athkatla , using 3rd edition rules . Miscellaneous . = Appendix =
Gate of the Wind The Gate of the Wind , or Bab il - Hawa , was the first gate of the great fortress of Sarahin . Description . The Gate of the Wind appeared as an archway framed by two large carvings of desert giant s holding the central portion of the gate aloft . Once beyond the gate , a narrow curving path led to the fortress of Sarahin . Mules and donkeys could easily navigate the path , but horses and larger animals had to be led by hand . Inhabitants . The giant carvings of the gate were actually real desert giants who sprung forward to challenge anyone who approached unbidden . They answered to Mamoud ibn Asra and had a deep hatred for all genie s .
Kirioshi Kirioshi was a Shoya in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . Kirioshi was shoya of a quarter of a unnamed city of Kozakura . In 1357 his drunken grandson and his friends started a brawl with a adventuring party . Kirioshi arrived to placate the situation with his militiamen but considered the adventurers the instigators of the brawl and want from them a very high fine . All changed however when was approached by a rappresentative of merchant Ko Mei Kho and Kirioshi considered close the matter . Personality . Kirioshi know that was his grandson the drunk one but his pride not permitted to punish him and considered a insult if someone told him the truth .
Qallit Qallit was a sahuagin malenti living in the Great Sea near a zaratan around the Corsair Domains in 1367 DR . Activities . Qallit 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
Occidian Occidian was an elven city before the Crown Wars and a center of elven music and dance in the northern parts of Faerûn . History . The city was destroyed in the Year of Singing Sirens when a huge orc horde rushed over many parts of the northern continent . The orcs managed to overrun the northland plains and plunged deep into the forests . Many circles of High Magi had bonded with their brothers and sisters in the tower of Occidian so when the orcs broke the wards and destroyed the tower , a magical backslash killed many of the High Magi in other cities like Sharlarion .
Kaitlynn Kaitlynn was a mystic of the Earthmother and a shopkeeper in Skullport . History . Kaitlynn was born with Anithlynn and Briglynn on board a Moonshae Isles ship to a mystic of the Earthmother , Celya , who lost most of her energy in childbirth . The triplets were taught from birth the mysteries of mystics . By their thirteenth birthday , Celya had died . In 1379 DR her friend Laeral Silverhand went with the then - immaterial Darksong Knight Cavatina Xarann to met Kaitlynn and thank to her healed Cavatina . Personality . Kaitlynn was the middle of the triplets and the most responsible , always mediating between the capricious Anithlynn and the sometimes - sullen Briglynn . At heart , she was , like their mother Celya , compassionate and utterly devoted to the Earthmother . Kaitlynn was also kind and charitable . Activities . Kaitlynn managed with her sisters the Sisters Three Waxworks . She was very capable of making non - magical love potions .
Plod Graveltoe Plod Graveltoe was a deep gnome in Mulmaster . History . Plod led a svirfneblin expedition into the Mulmaster sewers . He and his men were attacked by some black pudding s but could have been saved by some adventurers working for Selfaril Uoumdolphin . Relationship . Plod had good dealings with the Emerald Enclave .
Fandour Fandour is an entity of unkown nature imprisoned in a pocket plane . The reasons for his imprionment are unclear , although the Githyanki may have been responsible . A Gith on a merchant vessel that was sunk by Moonsea pirates in 1460 DR possessed a bracelet known as the Rythanko that was tied to Fandour . The bracelet was taken by a young pirate named Gareth Jadaren and was later used to steal some of Fandour ' s power to create the wards of Jadaren ' s Hold . Over the millenia , Fandour ' s consciousness reached out to the Prime Material Plane and made contact with several humans . Fandour was able to subconsciously contact the monks of Shadrun of the Snows , which he refers to as the Nexus , and influence them to create ritual drawings which may help free him from his prison . Fandour refers to both the drawings and those he influences as Vectors . Fandour was nearly released in 1600 DR , but his plans were largely derailed ( albeit unintentionally ) by the deva Lakini .
Shock sphere Shock sphere is an evocation spell learned early in the training of several wizard s that calls upon the elemental power of storm for its energy . When a wizard casts " shock sphere " she or he creates a sphere of crackling lightning and hurls it straight towards a spot within fifty feet of him or her . When the " sphere " reaches its destination it explodes , much like the simpler " force orb " spell , in a surge of electrical power over an area of five feet in diameter . A short rest is required of a wizard who seeks to recast the spell .
Talona Talona ( pronounced " tah - LOW - nah " ) , called the Lady of Poison , Mistress of Disease , and Mother of All Plagues , was the goddess of poison and disease . Talona was depicted as an old crone who brought misfortune and death . On the other hand , she could also be depicted as a beautiful and innocent woman . History . The formula to the concoction known as the Chaos Curse was indirectly given to Aballister Bonaduce by an avatar of Talona . Relationships . Talona was allied with Loviatar and despised Chauntea , Mielikki , Kelemvor , and Tyr . She disliked Ilmater for the cures he found . Worshipers . Talona ' s followers scarred or tattooed themselves in horrible ways . They wore ragged gray - green robes and were expected to go about quietly and seek out new diseases . Her priests carried daggers dipped in poison . Orders . The Followers of Plague experienced pain as if it were pleasure . They believed death was more powerful than life , though they were equal in balance . They followed the dictum to work in her name and let their doings be subtle or spectacular . Temples . The House of Night ' s Embrace was Talona ' s largest church and was located in Tashluta .
The Twilight Giants The Twilight Giants series is a group of three novels written by Troy Denning and Published by TSR , Inc . from 1994 – 1995 and then reprinted in 2005 by Wizards of the Coast . The novels take place in a little known part of the North called Hartsvale . The books are :
Glorming Glorming was a male orc chieftain of the tribes that dwelled in the Earthfast Mountains in the Vast . He was a hero to the local orcs , and died fighting in the pass that was named for him — Glorming Pass — some time before 1370 DR .
Hartwick Hartwick was a small town on the west bank of the Clear Whirl River in Hartsvale . Description . The town was populated by craftsmen , fishermen , and gatherers , as well as by rich traders and merchants , who lived in large manor houses . Geography . The village was located just outside of Castle Hartwick on the mainland . The village was the western connection of Coggin ' s Rise , which ran east to the village of Stagwick . Government . The town seems to have been led by a group of " town fathers " . Notable Locations . The only significant site within the town was an ancient mausoleum , older than even Castle Hartwick , by several decades . The mausoleum was dedicated to the hero Veltig , a Blood Rider . Rumors & Legends . In 1366 DR , one of the seals to Veltig ' s mausoleum was discovered to have been broken from the inside , leading to many rumors . Some of the Twilight Omen s observed by the giant s in the region were thought by the town fathers to have been connected to the mausoleum .
Avaerl Avaerl of Sembresh was a Zhentarim wizard . History . In 1358 DR , after Elminster Aumar had foiled a Zhentarim plot to conquer High Dale , Manshoon sent Avaerl to track and kill the Old Mage . In truth , the High Lord of the Zhentarim was skeptical of Avaerl ' s chances and also sent Zalarth Bloodbrow to follow Avaerl and intervene if needed . Avaerl found Elmninster and Sharantyr at Spellgard . He confronted them but was easily killed by Sharantyr .
Saint Fanal Saint Fanal was a priest and saint of Ilmater and the founder of the Monastery of St . Fanal in the Alimir Mountains . Personality . St . Fanal , although a priest of Ilmater dedicated to alleviating suffering , believed that knowledge of the past would limit suffering in the present , and that educating oppressed peoples would expand their opportunities and capabilities . Thus he devoted himself to learning , preserving , and teaching history . History . St . Fanal founded the monastery that bore his name late in the first century before Dalereckoning .
Edificant Library The Edificant Library was a library located in the south of the Snowflake Mountains . It stood for over 600 years . Architecture . The building was an old , ivy - veiled stone structure strongly resembling a fortress . The huge building was more than 400 feet ( 120 meters ) across and 200 feet ( 60 meters ) deep . It consisted of four above - ground levels and had an unknown expanse of storage tunnels and catacombs beneath . The first floor contained the library proper with unnumbered collections of mostly unique and ancient books , parchments , and artifacts . The second floor contained smaller study chambers and guest rooms for visiting scholars . It was built as self - contained town , complete with housing , for example guest quarters , a large eating hall , stables , and also an alchemy and herbalist shop . Dedication . The Library was erected as a tribute to Deneir and Oghma , the allied gods of knowledge , literature , and art . Visitors . The Edificant Library was open to all who wished to learn on the condition that they did not plan to use their knowledge for baneful purposes . Thus no scholars of evil religions were allowed entry to the Library . Followers of Gond were not well looked upon either , for they often strove for knowledge indifferent to its evil nature . The Library was a place for study , poetry reading , painting , sculpting , and a place for discussion of all kinds of unanswerable questions . Religion . The Library was convenient to the west - central realms and the Cormyr region . Inhabitants . Notable inhabitants were : History . The construction of the library was begun during the reign of Amahl Shoon V of the Shoon Imperium , and the " Artist Qysar " donated great funds into the project . The Chaos Curse was the downfall of the Library . In the wrath of Kierkan Rufo ' s assault on the Library , every priest and headmaster died — either at the hands of Kierkan Rufo as the embodiment of the Chaos Curse , being then transformed into zombie s , or by giving into the dark promises of being a vampire at Rufo ' s side , finally being put to eternal rest by Cadderly Bonaduce . All priests were affected by Kierkan Rufo , except Vicero Belago , the library ' s alchemist , who was sent away from the Library by Dean Thobicus long before Rufo desecrated the holy place , and Brother Chaunticleer , whose melodies to the patron deities warded him against the evil that befell the library . Chaunticleer ' s room was the only place in the building that had not been desecrated , leaving him half starved and his hair whitened from the the terror he had endured until Cadderly Bonaduce and his friends finally killed Rufo . Cadderly Bonaduce finally destroyed the desecrated building with the help of his god - given powers , wiping the Edificant Library from the landscape . Then , again with the help of Deneir , Cadderly started to construct a new cathedral in the library ' s stead , the Spirit Soaring .
Char The Char was located in the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire . Description . This walled section held the slave barracks . Inhabitants . As property of the Sultan , the slaves here worked for the smelters , smithies , and assorted crafts shops .
Zhentilar The Zhentilar were the standing army of Zhentil Keep . History . The Zhentilar were formed sometime after the death of Zhentar in 753 DR as a group loyal to his vision . It was in response to the event in Zhentil Keep known as the Night Plague in 882 DR , that the group was expanded to form something similar to a an official army . The Zhentilar continued to expand with the rapid growth of the Keep to become one of the largest militaries in the Moonsea . The Zhentilar were ultimately disbanded after the destruction of Zhentil Keep and the Zhentilar base of the Citadel of the Raven by the shadovar sometime between 1376 DR and 1479 DR
Ilvara Mizzrym Ilvara Mizzrym was a drow priestess of Lolth during the Rage of Demons . Personality . The priestess was a very ambitious and cruel individual , wanting to rise in Lolth ' s esteem . She considered commanding an outpost as a stepping stone in her ascension . She also knew the posting was temporary , and she intended to wring every advantage from it in the meantime . Ilvara also enjoyed taunting and tormenting enemies and underlings alike . Relationship . Ilvara first had Jorlan Duskryn as a lover , but discarded him after his crippling injuries . She later took Shoor Vandree but cared no more about him than she did about Jorlan . Activities . Ilvara was a drow of Menzoberranzan and a member of House Mizzrym , commanding the Velkynvelve outpost . History . During the Rage of Demons there was a great escape of prisoners . Ilvara decided to personally pursue the fugitive prisoners with her lieutenants but in the end she was killed
Blue Lady The Blue Lady was a spellplague - changed sirine worshiped by the Choir cult . History . The Blue Lady was a sirine that was transmuted by the Spellplague . Twisted , she resided in Tohrepur . There , prior to 1473 DR , she transformed the farmer Khault , who was fleeing from his destroyed village , into an aberration and he gathered a cult around her . In 1479 DR , Khault sent members to Airspur to recruit . The Choir kidnapped several residents of Airspur , including the twin sister of a genasi named Ghaelya who the cult believed to be a prophetess . With the help of Uthalion and a few of his friends , Ghaelya traveled to Tohrepur , where one of her friends killed Khault and destroyed the Blue Lady .
Karatin Karatin was a seaport city at the mouth of the Hungtse River . It was built on a swamp , but partly settled on a cleared - out jungle . History . It was founded during the Hai Dynasty in 830 . It was one of the first cities to have a unified architectural theme . It had northern facing buildings and wide paved stone streets with the Great Palace of the Sea Lords in the center of the city . Notable locations . Karatin also had the Temple of the Jade Empress , a beautiful temple erected by the Sea Lords around a statue of the Empress Ti Hai Chin , wife of the Hai Dynasty ' s founder . The harbor was deep and well dredged . Ships constantly came here for silk , rice and to learn advanced sciences . It was a busy port , where people could acquire almost any type of goods , and meet folk from all over Kara - Tur . This was also the port to which most foreigners came when they visited Kara - Tur .
Basil Arness Basil Arness was a high - ranking officer of Muktar in the Turmish in 1358 DR . Activities . Basil was a member of the Champions of Muktar . He liked befriended his victims before kill them . He was also Deputy Brigade Commander of the the Maneuver Brigade of the Muktar ' s army . History . In 1358 DR Basil and his fellow Champions arranged the trap inside Fort Blood planned by the self - styled king of Muktar , Hetep , to eliminate an adventuring party well - known in Golconda . Later he took part in the Battle of Wilma Pass . Personality . Basil enjoyed killed supposed " friends " , believing this made the killing more poignant .
Galleon A galleon was an advanced sailing vessel , the largest used by Cormyr , Impiltur , and Sembia as of the Year of the Serpent , 1359 DR . Even in these relatively wealthy countries , the galleon was not a common sight on the Inner Sea . Description . Typically 130 ft ( 40 m ) along the keel and 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) across the beam , galleons had three full masts and three decks that could hold a maximum of 800 crew and passengers . With multiple sails and complex rigging , it took a minimum crew of 80 to operate proficiently . The galleon had castles at fore and stern that were usually armed with a total of three large weapons ( ballistae or catapults , for example ) . Galleons were quite seaworthy , but were relatively slow and difficult to maneuver . Because of significant weight in the structures mounted high above the waterline , prudence was required to avoid capsizing .
Auldus Breeklar Auldus Breeklar was a lord in Cormyr . History . In 1480 DR , Storm Silverhand asked for the collaboration of Lord Breeklar and Lord Hamnlaer in helping King Foril Obarskyr I but Bleeklar did not believe her . At last , it was discovered that Breeklar was the culprit behind the theft of income tax that Rensharra Ironstave had been collecting . An unidentified man killed Breeklar .
Tree steed Tree steed was an alteration / enchantment spell that changed a piece of wood into a walking ( I won ' t say lumbering ) beast of burden . Effects . Any kind of wood could be used for a " tree steed " as long as it was at least 3 in ( 7 . 6 cm ) thick , 1 ft ( 30 cm ) wide , and between 3 and 10 ft ( 0 . 91 and 3 m ) long . Upon casting this spell , the log or plank grew four wooden , horse - like legs and could be ridden or used to carry gear and equipment . The maximum load the " tree steed " could carry was 600 lb ( 272 kg ) before breaking . The " tree steed " would obey simple movement commands ( forward , stop , speed up , slow down , turn , etc . ) and could move at a normal human walking pace on land or paddle on water at half that rate . The caster had to stay within 10 yd ( 9 . 1 m ) of the " steed " or it would stop and wait for the caster to come back within range . The " tree steed " remained animated for one hour per experience level of the caster . If the " steed " broke for any reason , the enchantment ended . It would not fight or do anything other than follow movement commands within its limitations . Since it was made out of wood , it had all the properties and vulnerabilities of normal wood . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a log or plank within the specified dimensions and a horseshoe .
Bol Bol was a tiefling warrior and a member of the Bounty Hirelings of Cavus Dun . History . Bol was one of the members of the Cavus Dun squad tasked by Effron to find Dahlia Sin ' felle and Drizzt Do ' Urden . However , in the first skirmish against the pair of elves , Bol and most of his fellows were killed by Dahlia and Drizzt .
Balismo Dey Canna Balismo Dey Canna was an adventurer in Maztica . History . Balismo was a noble of Calimport who , at the Amn ian court , decided to join the expedition to Maztica . However , arriving in Helmsport , he was set to act as an overseer . Instead , he wanted to lead an expedition to find some gold and many times Balismo spoke to Lord Drakosa about this . Personality . Balismo grew bored of the " new world " in Ulatos and dreamed of leading a great expedition that would make him rich . However , he was too cautious to act without official permission . Balismo claimed he had nothing against the Maztican s , provided they obeyed his orders . Appendix . Behind the Scenes . Balismo Dey Canna is a pre - generated PC for use in adventures in Maztica .
Abul Fiydah Abul Fiydah was the Amir of Estanil during the mid – 14th century DR . Activities . As the ultimate commander of the forces stationed in Estanil , Abul was faced with the difficult task of defending the border city of Semphar . Five thousand troops were at his disposal , though only 1 , 000 were in the city at any given time . They were stationed in the only stone building within the city . Strangely enough , his most difficult challenges did not come from the goblin s and elves who attacked from outside of the city , but from the Council of Loggers found within .
Ghazrim DuLoc Ghazrim DuLoc was the Zhentarim ' s main representative in Mantol - Derith during the Rage of Demons . History . Ghazrim was born to a wealthy family in Amn . In later life , he joined the Zhentarim and was appointed as their representative in the crucial garrison of Mantol - Derith . During the Rage of Demons , he was the only bulwark against the chaos spreading in the trading post , with duergar and deep gnome s making war on each other and the drow ready to seize total control of the place . However , the drow representative Sirak Mazelor needed Ghazrim ' s approval of her plan in order to act . Personality . Ghazrim had the typically smarmy demeanor of the Amnian aristocracy coupled with a biting sense of humor that he used to diffuse tense situations . He liked a good battle but not with superior enemy troops . Relationships . Ghazrim had with Lorthuun , the leading beholder of the garrison , a relationship like that of a married couple , bickering and insulting each other but knowing both were loyal to the Black Network . Possessions . Ghazrim possessed a very rare magical gold ring fitted with a star ruby that could guide the ring ' s wearer along the safest and shortest route to Gravenhollow .
Ivory Plague The Ivory Plague was a disease that was prevalent in Kara - Tur . Outbreaks . Shou Lung . In Shou Lung , an outbreak of the ivory plague decimated the population of Hai Sheng , then the Imperial Capital , in Shou Year 859 ( −391 DR ) . The first Emperor Chin of the Hai Dynasty and his household all died of the plague , with only his sister and grandson surviving . The plague continued for several years , until finally a huge ki - rin visited the city . It ordered the surviving Imperial family to flee and ended the outbreak , saving the remaining populace . Afterward , Hai Sheng was renamed Kirin in its honor and the folk there believed the city was protected by the Celestial Emperor . However , the Imperial Capital was moved to Kuo Te ' Lung . Descendants of those who dealt with the ki - rin bore great resistance to common diseases thereafter . It was said that the Giants in Grey , whose appearance presaged immense tragedy , warned of the Ivory Plague , having appeared in the Imperial Compound the previous year , Shou Year 858 ( −392 DR ) . Koryo . In Koryo ' s history , the settlement of Mo ' ki was affected by the ivory plague until a shukenja called Pitalla used a " wish " from the " leaping fish " to cure it . In 1357 DR , an outbreak of the ivory plague on Saishu in Koryo saw the whole island quarantined . Despite this , foolhardy merchants smuggled supplies and goods onto the island for enormous profits .