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Dukar The Dukars were a kind of unique Serôs ian specialist wizard who used coral implants to channel their magic . Their goal was the protection of Serôs from all kinds of menaces and to promote peace and harmony between all races . Organizations . The dukars were divided into five orders , Nantari Jhimar , Kupav , Maalirn and Numos . Furthermore , two different dukar ' s paths existed : the lorekeeper and the peacekeeper . The order of Nantari was destroyed from early fighting from the other orders and the order of Jhimar died out before the 1370s DR . History . An early form of dukars existed among the Elven high mage s in Cormanthor , but they evolved further after migrating to Seros . The true dukars were founded by the triton Dukar , the near - mythical first Grand Master and teacher of the Four Founders , during the early days of ancient Aryselmalyr . After 8 , 000 years they surveyed the peace and harmony of the Serôs , gathering in their ranks beings of many races , including whale s , dolphin s , storm giant s , and even koalinth and ixitxachitl . However , internal strife emerged among the dukars and they fought among themselves until they disappeared around 600 years ago . In truth a small group of dukars survived until 1369 DR and revealed themselves again during the Twelfth Serôs War . By that point they were nearly forgotten . Out of the four orders , Jhimar was already gone , and the entire order ' s number was dwindling away . While they did try to gain new recruits to avert dying out , the organization had problems to stay alive in the face of enemy attacks .
Magical Legion The Magical Legion was an elite unit of specialized aerial soldiers found in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Organization . Grand Vizier Alyana al - Azzazi ran the Magical Legion , though since she detested dealing with Prince Cheddah al - Assad ' s orders , she often deferred the guidance of the Magical Legion to the White Agate who proved more than capable of handling the demands . Activities . The Magical Legion performed various duties for the city of Huzuz including reconnaissance , special parades , and aerial patrols .
Thalantyr Thalantyr was a wizard , specialized in conjuration , and a former adventurer who lived in his house called High Hedge , northwest of Beregost . Personality . Later retired , Thalantyr was more at home helping others through magic or advice for a fee . He appeared to never want to see his old adventuring partners again and enjoyed a quiet life . Most of the time , the wizard was happy walking outside alone , not welcoming visitors , nor accepting apprentices . Possessions . The noble archmage owned a long dark staff of power and took it on all his trips , whether it was to the town of Beregost or to a distant plane . History . Long ago , Thalantyr was an treasure hunter who quested for the lost magic of Netheril in desolate fortresses and keeps . On one such journey , the wizard appeared to have been captured by a horrid beast and only escaped through his quick thinking and the forgotten spells of Netheril . Appendix . Appearances . In the " Baldur ' s Gate computer game " , Thalantyr can be found in High Hedge where the player can purchase spell s and magic item s from him , or sell him skulls for money . If the player brings Melicamp , Thalantyr ' s former apprentice who has accidentally polymorphed himself into a chicken , to Thalantyr , he will try to transform him back into a human , although the outcome is not sure .
Shoun Shoun was a settlement in the halfling realm of Luiren . Geography . Shoun was located on Luirenstrand on the coast of the Great Sea in eastern Luiren . Shoun was the port nearest to Passion Island . It was the terminus from a road leading to Beluir , as well as the beginning of a trail leading to Ormpe in Estagund . Inhabitants . Melino Richtoes was the mayor of Shoun in 1367 DR . History . Shoun was founded by halflings in 116 DR . The settlement sported a host of bakeries , eventually giving rise to the phrase " fat as a Shounite " throughout Luiren . Additionally , famous dairies were supplied by goats , which were kept north of the city . It was even rumored that Luiren spring cheese originated here .
Oma el Catahras Oma yr Raisa el Catahras was the daughter of the innkeeper of The Roving Rune in Teshburl and an aspiring spellcaster and adventuress . In 1370 DR , Oma was being trained by her mother in the magical arts in the hidden basement of her father ' s inn . Oma kept her arcane talents secret , but she longed to finish her schooling so she could explore the world as an adventuress .
Najeeya Najeeya was a student inhabiting the White Agate ' s Tower in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . In addition to her studies , Najeeya met with callers who came seeking answers from her master . She would hold follow - up meetings a week later and return with the desired answers . She had her own room on the top floor of the tower . Relationships . Najeeya was the most trusted pupil of the famous White Agate . As such , she was privileged to secret information regarding the vast treasures of the tower . Rumors and Legends . The White Agate kept a " clone " of Najeeya within his treasure vault in case she met an untimely end .
Auran Auran was the language of the Elemental Plane of Air . It was also known as Old Alzhedo , as the modern Alzhedo language spoken in Calimshan derived from it . Description . Auran was a breathy , relaxed language that has been described as a slow exhaling of air . Derivative Languages . Both Alzhedo and Midani derived from Auran . Speakers . In addition to creatures native to the Plane of Air , Auran was sometimes spoken by Air genasi and smoke drake s .
Detect lycanthrope Detect lycanthrope allowed the caster to sense the presence of all lycanthropes within its area , which could be a few miles in radius . Infected lycanthropes were more likely to evade the effects of this spell than natural lycanthropes . The caster was unable to tell which kind of lycanthropes were out there , or any information about them other than their location . Lycanthropes would be detected regardless of their current aspect . This spell was created by Avan Vatsisen and he was likely the only one to be able to use it .
Glister Glister was the only human settlement in Thar . Due to its remote location in an otherwise desolate land , food and timber were its main imports , which were often traded for raw ores including iron , silver and copper . History . Once the capital of the human kingdom of Thar , Glister was established by Beldoran in 1288 DR when the human warrior vanquished the last Tharkul ( or ogre king ) . Unfortunately , the kingdom floundered under the pressure of continued raids by ogres and other non - human creatures , and was finally overwhelmed in 1303 DR . Although the kingdom of Thar perished , the town of Glister survived and became a powerful force for civilization in the North . Under the protection of the archmage Thusk Tharmuil , with the presence of three small temples , the town was flourishing in 1367 DR . Glister had moved several times during its history , as the permafrost it was built on occasionally warmed and became uninhabitable , while raids by orcs or other hostiles led to its abandonment and reestablishment elsewhere . Locations . Founded in the days of Beldoran ' s rule , the three houses of worship in Glister were the House of Auril ' s Breath of Auril , the House of Swords of Tempus , and the Hall of Luck of Tymora . Hosting a force of 49 warrior - priests commanded by Ghordrimm Sumbar , the House of Swords was one of the strongest organizations . The House of Swords was a walled abbey residing outside the walls of Glister .
Tanova Tanova was transformed into a vampire by Bodhi , after Jon Irenicus met her in Baldur ' s Gate . Gorion ' s Ward fought her in the torture chamber in Bodhi ' s lair and defeated her . However , she was not fully slain . She was later ordered to chase a Shadow Thief called Sansuki and again fought Gorion ' s Ward , but avoided defeat by transforming into mist .
Drullister Drullister was a phaerimm and the leader of a small hive in Synod in 1375 DR . History . Drullister and its hive gathered in Synod to study the strange sharn formed from Augathra the Mad , a fellow phaerimm , and Shar Cormrael . After 1372 DR , Hadrhune discovered the location and the very strange mythallar located there . Unknown to anyone , Hadrhune decided to make a deal with Drullister instead of fighting and agreed to teach it shadow magic in exchange for free access to study the mythallar . In 1375 , however , an adventuring party raided the ruins in order to disrupt the shadovar ' s plots .
Arrk Arrk was a well - known troll mercenary who operated in the Lake of Steam region in 1372 DR . Personality . While he was smaller than normal trolls , Arrk was a bit more intelligent ( though still possessing a quite short attention span ) and dependable . Arrk had a disturbing habit of licking his sword , which was cursed to continually bleed , whenever he was nervous or bored . He also had poor , trollish hygiene . Background . Arrk was born to a troll tribe at the Neth Stand . As he was somewhat diminutive within his tribe , Arrk was often a victim of their cruelty and fought to survive until he eventually chose to leave . After stumbling across and joining a group of bandits , he discovered a true knack for the work . However , finding the compensation of looting to be less than he wished , Arrk began working in a mercenary company . In this role , he was quite successful and became well known around the Lake of Steam area , though not popular . Activities . Arrk worked for anyone who had the money , provided the job didn ' t take more than a tenday , as he soon grew distracted and irritated with the company of other people . Thus he often found work as a caravan guard or bodyguard in hostile lands , and occasionally hired on as muscle for adventuring companies . This work allowed him to succumb to his natural bloodlust . While he was known to reliably hold up his end of a bargain , Arrk had the bad habit of eating people who didn ' t do the same , ensuring they paid him or didn ' t rob him . Possessions . Along with his " + 1 spell storing greatsword " , which possessed an " inflict serious wounds " spell and was cursed to continually bleed when drawn , Arrk carried with him two masterwork throwing axe s , a chain shirt , and a gold necklace that acted as a " ring of feather falling " .
Ilighôn Ilighôn was one of two islands that made up the Eyes of Silvanus on the Sea of Fallen Stars . It was situated close to the mouth of the Vilhon Reach . It benefited from the protection of reefs and also the magic of the Emerald Enclave . The Eyes of Silvanus were formed from mountains when Jhaamdath fell . With the retreat of the waters of the Sea of Fallen Stars , due to the Spellplague , the island became part of mainland Turmish .
Ophinshtalajiir Perra Ophinshtalajiir Perra was a dragonborn member of Clan Ophinshtalajiir who served as the ambassador of Tymanther . Description . Perra was tall and gaunt . Her brown scales where speckled with white due to her old age . Abilities . For someone of her age , Perra was strong enough to easily handle the big greatsword only high - ranking thymari were allowed to use and to stand on her own against multiple enemies . History . In 1479 DR , Perra was sent to Luthcheq in order to improve the diplomatic relationship between Chessenta and Tymanther . However , due to an incident with a group of abishai killers disguised as dragonborn , the thymari diplomatic delegation was kicked out of Chessenta and Perra was forced to return to Tymanther . During the travel back home , a topaz " taaldarax " ( one of the players of Brimstone ' s " xorvintaal " ) attacked Perra and her delegation , but with the help of Balasar , the paladin Medrash , Khouryn Skulldark and his men , the dragonborn were able to drive away the dragon .
Cloister of St . Uzurr The Cloister of St . Uzurr was a temple of Ilmater that lay at the heart of city of Uzurr in Lapaliiya and was home to the Order of St . Uzurr . History . It was founded during the time of the Shoon Imperium ( 27 – 450 DR ) , when Ilmatari missionaries of the Order of St . Uzurr traveled from Calimshan to Lapaliiya . On a hilltop west of the Lapal Way , they constructed a walled monastery with a cloister , named the Cloister of St . Uzurr after their patron saint . In the following centuries , a city grew up around the monastery , which became known simply as " Uzurr " . A member of the Order was a spy working for the yuan - ti House Eselemas and reported on Kadar ' s research into curing tainted one s and broodguard s . In response , yuan - ti pureblood s began infiltrating Uzurr on Eleasias 1 , the Year of Rogue Dragons , 1373 DR , with the aim of assassinating Kadar . Organization . Both the monastery and the city were governed by the Abbot of St . Uzurr . " Circa " 1372 DR , this was Abbot Kadar al Ilmater . Activities . The Order , Cloister , and city cultivated , produced and exported olive s , wine s , and assorted spice s to support themselves .
Society of the Kuo - Tan The Society of the Kuo - Tan was a secret society secretly helping Shou Lung . Description . The Society of the Kuo - Tan was a vigilante organization . They investigated corruption , evil , and vice in the court or abroad and when they discovered any they took lethal countermeasures . History . The Society of the Kuo - Tan split from the Tsui Tong when it started to become corrupt . The original founders of the Tsui created the Kuo - Tan to stop their now - evil first creation . In time , they gained the tacit support of the Emperors . In 1357 DR , one of their most powerful members was the maternal grandfather of the current Emperor Kai Chin .
River of Gold The River of Gold was a beautiful waterway located on the Island of Gardens within the Corsair Domains off the coast of northwest Zakhara . Description . The river originated atop a high cliff on the island , splitting to the south into two majestic waterfalls . The eastern portion of the river flowed smoothly through jungles as it traveled to the southern regions of the island . Inhabitants . The River of Gold was inhabited by a zin named Zthyz al - Zin who would confront anyone trying to take water .
Petrylloc ' s gambit Petrylloc ' s Gambit is a spell that creates a wall of ice and two walls of stone above a target , which then fall upon it . It was cast in a group casting in 1374 DR by Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun and the wizards Sememmon and Ashemmi in order to defeat a sharn at the Sleeping Dragon inn .
Water breathing Water breathing was a transmutation or alteration spell that let one or more living , air - breathing creatures breathe water temporarily . The reverse of the spell , air breathing likewise allowed water - breathing creatures to survive out of water . Effects . The affected creatures were able to breathe air or water effortlessly for the duration of the spell . If cast upon more than one subject , the duration of the spell was proportionally less for all subjects — half for two , one third for three , etc . Components . Verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell . Arcane casters needed a short reed or piece of straw for the material component . Divine casters could use their holy symbol or divine focus .
Rowen Cormaeril Rowen Cormaeril was a Purple Dragon until his cousin Gaspar and several other nobles betrayed the royal family of Cormyr and had their nobility removed by Azoun IV , whereupon he became a scout assigned to Alusair Obarskyr ' s party . He fell in love with princess Tanalasta Obarskyr and eventually married her in the eyes of Chauntea , albeit with no witnesses . He was then separated from her when Alusair ordered him to track down Vangerdahast while the rest of their party fled to safety . . Before he tracked down the Royal Magician , he was tricked by the illusions of Mad King Boldavar into thinking Tanalasta was in danger . In choosing to go to her aid instead of following his orders , he betrayed Cormyr . In doing so , the Mad King turned him into a ghazneth .
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Melkatka Melkatka was a drow commoner who served House Xorlarrin as slavemaster and torturer . He was part of the first expedition to establish Q ' Xorlarrin . When , in 1484 DR , the drow captured the Companions of the Hall and put them into slavery , it was Melkatka who supervised them . However , he was soon killed by the vampire dwarf Thibbledorf Pwent who wanted free his friends .
Beyd Sechepol Beyd Sechepol was a merchant just before the Tyranny of Dragons . Personality . Beyd was a very diplomatic individual , always evading arguments that divided public opinion , with exception of the topics of horse and gear , about which he was careless . History . At the start of the Tyranny of Dragons , in 1489 DR in order to sell his ale and beer , Beyd boarded a great caravan . Unknown to him , it was full of Cult of the Dragon agents transporting treasures for the Hoard of the Dragon Queen .
Creation Creation was a illusion spell that took threads of the Shadowfell to form a inanimate object of plant stuffs . Effect . The object could be no larger then a 5 foot ( 1 , 5 meters ) cube and be of a material and form of something the caster have seen before . The objects could be soft goods , wood or even made from minerals , but the time these things remained depended on what materials they where turned in to . The time the object remained ranged from a day for other plant stuffs to a minute for adamantine or Mithral and if the object was made from different components the lowest time was the chosen one . If a object created by this spell was used as casting components for another spell , that spell would then fail . If this spell was cast as a higher level then the cube size would increase by 5 per level . Components . To cast this spell the caster needed vocal , somatic components and a tiny piece of the item that the spell was supposed to create .
Dimensional warp Dimensional warp is a teleportation spell used by some swordmage s early on in their training . When cast , " dimensional warp " teleports up to two friendly creatures , including the caster if he or she so wishes . When the teleportation is complete the two creatures will have swapped locations , with the each standing where the other was a moment before . The two creatures must be roughly the same in size . For example , the spell would not work on a human and a giant . It would , however , work on a halfling and an ogre . " Dimensional warp " requires some degree of concentration , but not as much as more powerful spells and it can be recast easily after a short rest of a few minutes or more .
Gobo the Hermit Gobo the Hermit was a shukenja in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . Gobo meditated all time in a cave searching for illumination . Before was a talented carpenter Personality . Gobo was a kind and intense man . He not follow any religion but tried to create his personal path to understanding the cosmic forces .
Temigast Temigast was the steward of Auckney , serving under the Lord of Auckney since 1339 DR , the Year of the Weeping Moon . Description . Temigast essentially ran Auckney from beside the scene , advising Lord Feringal Auck in all important matters of state . He was quite the gentleman , one of the few in Auckney knowledgeable of places and events outside the fiefdom . His hobby was painting seascapes . History . Temigast was originally from Waterdeep . He came to Auckney as a merchant , but he then settled there and became a counselor for the then lord of Auckney , Tristan Auck . Relationships . Temigast helped raise Feringal and Priscilla Auck after their parents died . He secretly shared his bed with Feringal ' s sister , Priscilla Auck , who took care of the flower garden outside the palace . He was friendly towards Auck ' s fiance , Meralda Ganderlay , even though she had been lying with other men , more specifically another man , Jaka Sculi . It was revealed that he knew Meralda ' s secret all along , but kept it for her sake . Meralda considered him a source of support .
Sapphire dragon Sapphire dragons tended to be territorial and antisocial although they loved to discuss military matters and strategy . They preferred to lair in deep , rocky caves and often kept large spiders in their home as a food source . Combat . Sapphire dragons breathed a cone of sonic energy which harmed opponents and caused them to panic .
Valley of Nanayok The Valley of Nanayok was a valley in the eastern end of the Koryaz Mountains of the Northern Wastes of Kara - Tur . By 1357 DR , the valley was filled with ruins , though mostly no more than heaps of crumbling stones shrouded in vegetation . It was believed to have been a center of Maraloi culture and politics . It was whispered that places beneath the ground here still contained the secrets of the " Ancient Lords . " Strict taboos existed among the Pazruki tribes about visiting the ruins or accepting items taken from them . Only a few intrepid Pazruki wu jen dared investigate the site ; those who returned did not speak of what they might have found .
Alisannara Morcane Alisannara Morcane was a female drow and the High Priestess of Lolth in Szith Morcane . History . She was consumed by a " destruction " spell when followers of Kiaransalee from Maerimydra overthrew House Morcane . Afterward , Alisannara remained in the Fane of Lolth above House Morcane as a keening spirit attacking any who entered its inner fane . Description . Alisannara was a stern drow cleric of slight proportions , dressed in a black robe trimmed with purple and burgundy . In death , she looked much the same although she manifested as a hazy and insubstantial version of her living self .
Stirge A stirge is a tiny magical beast that feeds on the blood of other creatures . A group of stirges is known as a " thirst " . Stirges have been known to be used as familiar s . Appearance . A stirge resembles a monstrous cross between a large hummingbird and a mosquito . Ecology . Stirges lurk in forests , caves , and swamps until a living creature passes near . They then fly down and attempt to subtly attach themselves to the creature and feed off its warm blood . While one stirge may not seem to be a threat , these creatures often cluster in large swarms , which can quickly slay a creature from all the stirges feeding at once on the same body . As of 1372 DR , stirges inhabited Velarswood in Harrowdale , the Duskwood in the Lake of Steam , the Umber Marshes in Aglarond , and Ardeep Forest . Cormanthor . Stirges in Cormanthor live in colonies that have a roaming area of around one square mile , and they sleep by day . At night , they pick on weaker or smaller animals such as dog s , goat s or pheasant s and suck their blood . Female stirges outnumber the males by ten to one , and will fly to a distant area , usually the rimwood , to lay their eggs so that their young will not provide them with competition for food . The eggs are laid in a shallow hole in the ground and covered with dust or plants . The females then hibernate . Around ninety percent of the eggs are lost to predators such as badger s or wild pig s because they are unprotected and poorly disguised . When the remaining eggs hatch , the young will usually fly up to a hundred miles to establish their own territory . The inside of broken or hatched stirge eggs contains a green foul - smelling jelly that will deter stirges from attacking for up to a whole day if it is rubbed on the skin .
Plague gnat A plague gnat was a small green gnat that infested swampy terrain . Their bite could cause plague gnat boils , a disease that caused large red sores that themselves could contain plague gnats , which , if left untreated , burst into a cloud around the victim .