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Lightning bolt Lightning bolt was an evocation spell that caused arcs of lightning to emanate from the caster ' s fingertips . Effects . The searing bolt of electricity traveled in a straight line emanating from the caster . Older versions of this spell struck all in its path , while newer versions were aimed at a particular creature and then , with skill , could be forked to hit one or two other creatures . The bolt from the older versions was powerful enough to blast a wooden door to cinders , set fire to combustible materials , splinter a hand - depth of stone , or melt soft metals such as gold , silver , copper , lead , or bronze . Components . Older versions of this spell required verbal , somatic , and material components including a tuft of fur and a small rod made of amber , crystal , or glass . To inscribe this spell on a magic scroll , arcane scribes often used ink made from the horn of a behir . Notable uses . The wizard Parwyyd Hanifar used a forked version of " lightning bolt " to blast a number of kenku s and gargoyles in aerial combat in 1357 DR .
Kun - Yen Shan The Kun - Yen Shan was a mountain range located in the Hordelands . Geography . The Kun - Yen Shan formed the northern rim of the sprawling Yehimal mountains , stretching from the A - Ling Shan in the west all the way to the province of Tabot and Kao Shan in Shou Lung to the east . It was classed as one of the " high peaks " ranges of the Hordelands . Description . The Kun - Yen Shan towered over the southern portion of the Katakoro Plateau , ascending steeply from the low valley there . The range had jagged peaks rising 23 , 000 ft . ( 7000 m ) into the sky . Small glaciers could be seen filling some of the gaps between the towering peaks of the Kun - Yen Shan . Green , densely forested valleys that were free of glaciers were isolated and hidden deep within the mountains . Inhabitants . Though most of the mountain range was bereft of life , the lush valleys supported deer , monkey s , leopard s , and tiger s . Rugged human s were scattered throughout the Kun - Yen Shan as well , seeking remoteness from civilization .
Glaur Barrens The Glaur Barrens were the plagueland s that composed most of the northern region of Gontal . Geography . The Glaur Barrens were a mixture of earthmote s and plaguelands filled with strangely regular metallic ruins and areas of rusted iron and sparse vegetation . A series of underground tunnels that plunged deep into the earth were filled with rich veins of melted gold or platinum . History . The Glaur Barrens were the domains of the Dawn Titan Nehushta before the separation of Abeir and Toril . During the Dawn War , Nehushta constructed the fortress of Glaur on this region to serve as a central front in the conflict . After the primordials were defeated , Nehushta isolated herself in the fortress until the War of Fang and Talon , when she was killed by traitorous dragon s . However , both dragons and humanoids avoided the area out of fear for thousands of years after the war . In 1385 DR , under the pretense of opening new trade routes , Prince Nathur Hethkantan led an ill - fated expedition to the barrens in order to search for any remains or lost treasures of Nehushta , in hopes of being able to revive her or , if proved impossible to revive a primordial , at least to have a holy object to properly revere her . When the Blue Breath of Change sent Laerakond from the world of Abeir to the world of Toril , Glaur exploded in a cataclysm as potent as the Tearfall , transforming the region into a plagueland . Gontese began to call the place the " Glaur Barrens " after the Blue Breath of Change . As for Prince Nathur and his expedition , common folk believed they were destroyed during the catastrophe . After the foundation of the kingdom of Gontal , the area became a popular spot for treasure hunters seeking the lost artifacts crafted by Nehushta or the precious metals of the region . As of 1479 DR , Queen Imreera Hethkantan expressed great interest in the ruins of the Glaur Barrens , and openly hired adventurers and explorers willing to brave the ruins in hopes of uncovering treasures and ancient lore on her behalf . The guide Larrana Vestel became notorious for her knowledge of the barrens and her willingness to explore them . Inhabitants . After the death of Nehushta , the Glaur Barrens became infested with her creations , the golem - like creatures known as the anaxim s . After the Blue Breath of Change , strange monsters and other plaguechanged creatures also came to inhabit the barrens .
Dela Alder Dela Alder was the proprietor of the Traveler ' s Cloak Inn within the city of Mulmaster . History . In 1374 DR , Alder ran the inn with her husband Vesvur Alder . After being a widow for many years , she remarried after allowing Vesvur , a bard , to pay for his extended stay at the inn by entertaining the patrons .
Vartain Vartain was a widely traveled riddlemaster originally from Calimport . Description . Vartain was bald . History . Vartain grew up on the streets of Calimport . He later became a respected riddlemaster and language scholar . He was trained in Mulhorand tradition . In 1364 DR , Vartain was hired by Elaith Craulnober to help him seek out the Morninglark harp . They were joined by Harpers Danilo Thann and company and traveled to the High Forest , where Vartain was posed a conundrum by the riddle - loving dragon Grimnoshtadrano . Vartain overthought the riddle and answered incorrectly . His anguish at answering incorrectly later led him to go behind Danilo ' s back and pose Iriador Wintermist the same conundrum ; she also failed to answer correctly . Possessions . Vartain carried and was skilled with a blowpipe ( dart s ) .
Sea Ward of Waterdeep The Sea Ward of Waterdeep was the wealthiest ward in Waterdeep and located in the northwest of the city . Geography . The ward contained the Field of Triumph , Heroes ' Garden and the Sea ' s Edge Beach . It also contained some of the city ' s largest temples .
Glendar Glendar was an adventuring wizard who hated medusas and basilisks to such an extent that he was compelled to invent the rod of mirrors . Eventually , Glendar turned evil and became a lich , but he was destroyed by the adventurers he had originally aimed to protect .
Iltkazar Range The Iltkazar Range was a long chain of five distinct mountain ranges that ran vertically from the Vilhon Reach in the north down to the the Shining Sea in the south and roughly divided west Faerûn from interior Faerûn . The range included , from north to south , the Giant ' s Run Mountains , the Snowflake Mountains , the Kuldin Peaks , the Omlarandin Mountains , and the Alimir Mountains .
Earthquake Earthquake was an evocation or alteration spell that unleashed a powerful but localized tremor . Effect . The effect of the tremor depended on the type of terrain it was cast in , so a cavern would collapse and damage those caught in the collapse where heavily damaged . Areas with structures or woods would cause damage to the structures and trees , and a swamp would have its water drained . Components . Only vocal and somatic components and a pinch of dust , piece of rock and a lump of clay where needed for the casting of this spell .
Dalmar Dalmar was a human abbot and cleric of Chauntea who led the monk s of the Green Lady ' s Keep , a temple to Chauntea in Velprintalar , Aglarond , around 1368 DR . Personality . The abbot enjoyed making and drinking the strong ale brewed in the abbey .
Nightmare ( creature ) A nightmare was a neutral evil outsider from the Lower Planes . They were a type of fiend that existed in the dimensions beyond the natural world . Description . Nightmares were evil creatures that appeared to be large black horses with flames wreathing their hooves , flowing forth in the shape of their mane and tail , and trailing from their nostrils and red eyes . If killed , the nightmare ' s flames guttered out , leaving a mane and tail of ash that quickly dispersed . Nightmares did not appear naturally . They were the result of a dark magic ritual applied to pegasi . The ritual involved the removal of a pegasus ' s wings by torture , followed by its transformation and abandonment of its noble qualities in favor of evil . As Mounts . Nightmares were often conjured into the world to serve as steeds for evil priests and wizards . Sometimes they were sent to a mortal as a " reward " for service to a powerful fiendish lord . A nightmare would sometimes serve a powerful evil creature as a mount . It possessed the ability to travel to other planes and a nightmare could bring its rider to one as well . A nightmare extended its resistance to fire to its rider . According to legend , particularly powerful nightmares could also carry their riders to and from the Shadowfell . There , they served as steeds to powerful evil beings such as hag s and demon princes . One should be careful to think a nightmare to be a stupid beast ; they were as intelligent as a human , but also wicked and depraved .
Enda Yate Enda Yate was a halfling rogue in Waterdeep in 1479 DR . History . In 1479 DR , having heard about a ruby - eyed - statue somewhere inside Undermountain , Enda agreed to join the doomed Rutherford Urmbrusk ' s party . When Rutherford disappeared , the halfling abandoned her companions in search of the statue , discovering the statue ' s general location . So Enda went back to the surface and recruited a large number of ruffians to help her in her treasure hunt . So , leading a large group , Enda ventured back into the dungeon . However they met a large tribe of lizardfolk followers of Sess ' innek and in the fighting most of the Enda ' s fellows were killed or captured . Enda herself and a few of her ruffians hid in a room , praying for their lives with only Enda without any great injures .
Dominate animal Dominate animal or Dominate beast was an enchantment spell that forced an animal to obey mental commands . Effect . A dominated animal could be commanded with basic orders like " attack " , " fetch " or " run " , though it wouldn ' t obey obviously suicidal instructions or attack creatures much bigger than it . The post Second Sundering version of the spell functioned much the same as the old version , except it would last for a minute unless cast with higher levels all up to a max of 8 hours . Components . Only verbal and somantic components where needed for the casting of this spell .
Sleeping Dragon The Sleeping Dragon was an inn near Rassalantar on the Long Road north of Waterdeep . Structure . The inn was equipped with stables and privies , and both the east and west walls of the main building had chimneys . The roof was thatched . Interior . Its main door was at the southeast corner , and the main fireplace was on the west wall . A bar with high stools ran halfway along the northern wall , with a rare large mirror behind it . The kitchen was on the east side of the building , accessible through an archway . The east wall of the main room had cloak pegs , crates , barrels and stairs up to the upper floor . Up against the southern wall were nine long tables with benches , and the middle of the room was filled with round tables and chairs . The upper level consisted of a short hallway with doors to seven rooms , and windows overlooking the entrance . Inhabitants . The innkeeper of the Sleeping Dragon was Thrun " Spider " Samallahan . There were rumors that a female employee of the inn was a gold dragon in human form . Services . The inn served Spider ' s own brew , called Sleeping Dragon dark . History . On 28 Uktar 1374 DR , Raegar Stoneblade and Damlath brought the Diamondblade to the inn . Upon the arrival of Lord Gamalon Idogyr , his wife , and his party , Gamalon ' s green gem eye caused lightning bolts to transmit between it and the blade , destroying the front of the building and a large area of the upper floor , and blowing away the roof . Gamalon Idogyr , Raegar and Damlath survived , but Gamalon ' s wife , many guards and other bystanders were killed in the incident .
Zurkhwood Zurkhwood was a fungus that grew in the Underdark . It had edible spores and the tree - like stems could be used as a building material . Description . Zurkhwood mushrooms grew 30 – 40 ft ( 9 . 1 – 12 m ) tall when in a cavern with enough height . The stems were hard and sturdy like wood . When cut , it exhibited unique patterns , analogous to the grain found in lumber . Uses . Zurkhwood was primarily used as a building material . Its long stems could be used to make bridges and skilled carpenters could use it to make furniture , shipping containers , and almost anything that could be made from wood . Zurkhwood floated in water and could also be used to make boats and rafts . The woody substance could be sanded , stained , and polished to bring out the decorative patterns in the heart of the mushroom stem . The spores of the zurkhwood were large , like grains of wheat , and if harvested from a typical specimen , yielded 5 to 8 pounds ( 2 . 3 to 3 . 6 kilograms ) of food .
Dhenna Shavres Dhenna Shavres was a Red Wizard and leader of the Rose Keep enclave in Aglarond . Relationships . She managed to keep running the enclave even after the War of the Zulkirs , when all Red Wizards outside Thay were recalled home by Szass Tam or faced exile . She also gained the trust of the neighboring Aglarondans . History . In 1396 DR , she briefly met Raidon Kane and the ex – Red Wizard Seren Juramot .
Moonsea ( lake ) The Moonsea , originally known as the Dragon Sea , was a deep natural lake just north of the Dalelands . The Moonsea gave its name to the whole Moonsea region , as the name Moonsea applied to both the lake and the lands around the lake .
Xynicynct Xynicynct was the jailor of Vorgansharax in 1489 DR . History . After Vorgansharax ' s coup Xynicynct lead a squad of Tears of Virulence in trying to stop the escape from the city of Madame Freona , the Lord Sage of Phlan and Jhessail Greycastle but was killed by a adventuring party hired by the resistance
Krakentua ( Shinkintin ) " The krakentua " was a krakentua who posed as the goddess of the village of Shinkintin on the Fochu Peninsula of Wa in the mid – 14th century DR . History . Several centuries before , she was attacked and defeated by Za - Jikku , a pan lung dragon and rogue officer of the Celestial Bureaucracy who caused much destruction in Kara - Tur . Za - Jikku also took one of her tentacles , which had been severed during the fight . The krakentua could not find her way to Qui to recover the valuable member . Later , around Wa Year 1765 ( 1347 DR ) , the krakentua had a titanic battle with more powerful spirits of the ocean . Badly wounded , she escaped to the Isle of Gargantuas to heal and recuperate . Around Wa Year 1776 ( 1358 DR ) , she left the Isle and went to the Fochu Peninsula , seeking human s to worship her . There she enslaved the village of Shinkintin , where the shoya , a powerful wu jen transformed a stream to flow with cherry tree milk for her . But a rebellion quickly emerged and the krakentua destroyed the village . The surviving villagers offered their total devotion . They paid homage and tribute to " the lady of the ocean " when she visited their refugee camp on the beach twice a month . After six months , in 1776 , if Osari Minhiro and his foreign adventuring party discovered Shinkintin and stayed to see her , she would offer her help against Za - Jikku , but not before testing them through a series of dangerous dreams .
Roe Roe was a male human Watch lieutenant of the city of Neverwinter on the Sword Coast North in the 1370s DR . Activities . Roe was the lieutenant of the Watch . History . Roe was Neverwinter Watch ' s lieutenant . He served the Watch with a great loyalty . If the Kalach - Cha sided with the watch , Roe would eventually die in a fire at the city guardhouse made by Moire .
Clearlight The Clearlight temple was a run - down temple of Tymora in Luskan . The temple took its name from the large stained glass window in the roof which , as of 1480 DR , was the only know glass window remaining in Luskan . The temple was used as the headquarters of the Coin Spinners gang and was heavily reinforced so that it resembled a fortress and the complex was heavily guarded . Most of the statuary had been removed but the idol of Tymora near the altar was more or less intact and the coin - shaped altar remained . The room leading to the inner sanctum occupied by Eden of the Clearlight was heavily trapped .
Teuveamanthaar Teuveamanthaar was the capital of Eaerlann . History . It was founded in −4550 DR among the ruins of Aryvandaar in the northern and eastern sections of the High Forest . It was built on a steep - sided ridge among tall oak trees . The dwellings were said to be constructed in the trees themselves among the hollows and branches . In the Year of the Curse , 882 DR , Eaerlann fell as a result of the fall of Hellgate Keep to demon s and this city was abandoned . However , followers of Mielikki , druid s , took refuge in a fraction of the city and secured it against orc s and demons . Later , the settlement was known as Tall Trees and the inhabitants were the Druids of Tall Trees .
Ulark Ulark was one of the river ports along the coast of the Sword River in the Sword Lands , Returned Abeir . Background . As of 1479 DR , the town was renowned as the merriest place in the Sword Lands , as well as for its brothels and swindlers .
Windriders The Windriders were an all - but - retired mercenary company based in Chondath . History . They fought during the war against the arcanaloth Yrkhetep and were decisive in defeating the yugoloth ' s army in Hades . Membership . The Windriders were griffon - mounted cavalry . Contracts . By 1358 DR , the Windriders worked only for the glory .
Resar Resar was a wizard from Halruaa who traveled to Baldur ' s Gate to find and recover a crashed Halruaan Skyship . For this objective , he recruited Gorion ' s Ward , but when Gorion ' s Ward finished the task , Resar tried to kill him to silence all witnesses of Halruaan secrets .
Valley of Exiles The Valley of Exiles was nestled within the Kun - Yen Shan mountain range in the Hordelands . Description . Compared to the other hidden valleys of the Kun - Yen Shan range , the Valley of Exiles is relatively easy to locate , though its exact location was kept secret . Defenses . The main entrance to the valley is guarded by a pair of stone fortresses . Each of these fortresses held 100 samurai warriors who were members of the Imperial Guard of Shou Lung . The guards ensured that no one entered or left they valley without their permission . Inhabitants . As the name implied , the Valley of Exiles housed enemies of the Emperor of Shou Lung , mainly political prisoners . Once sentenced to the Valley an exile was never allowed to leave . The exiles lived as they wished within the valley , but contact with the outside world was forbidden .
Nyth Nyth is a small city of 11 , 501 inhabitants ( as of 1372 DR ) in Thesk that relies on trade with its neighbouring settlements . It was once controlled by the independent city - state of Telflamm . History . Nyth takes its name from a will - o ' - wisp that used to haunt the village . In a battle that ended with the deaths of all involved , a cabal of wizards defeated the will - o ' - wisp and freed the city . As a result of this , wizards in Nyth are respected but considered to carry great misfortune .
Emryn Dawe Emryn Dawe was a Harper based in Luskan in 1485 DR . History . She was contacted by a fellow Harper named Aarun from the Ten Towns . He required silver weapons to use against a wererat . She managed to send the weapons to him with a caravan . Appendix . Behind the scenes . Although she was a secondary character , she was somehow involved with the arrival of the adventurers in the dale . The adventure started the day the caravan arrived in Bryn Shander .
Kestin Kestin was the best tailor in Skullport . History . Around 1370 DR , Kestin ran Buttons , Boots , and Rags , a shop repairing and selling used clothing . Usually Kestin gained the dresses from the Iron Ring slavers , and if a customer caused trouble they could be sent to his slaver friends .
Kolbaz Kolbaz was an old and cantankerous mage and a member of the Harpers in Yartar sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . Activities . Kolbaz lived in a villa owned by the Harpers in Yartar . His duty was to protect one of " teleportation circle s " of Krowen Valharrow ' s network . He always cast a " hallucinatory terrain " spell in order to frighten away strangers .
Janzobur Janzobur of the Snow Cats was a barbarian in Waterdeep in 1372 DR . History . Janzobur was a member of the Uthgardt Red Tiger Tribe . He first came to Waterdeep in 1357 DR in search of a warrior - princess for his tribe . Unfortunately his first candidate , a mercenary from Athkatla , was killed by a remorhaz . In disgrace with his people , Janzobur went back to Waterdeep to find a new candidate . Instead , he put his efforts into survey all the brews in the taverns of the South and Dock Wards . At the urging of his friend Myrnd Gundwynd , he joined the Black Boar mercenary group .
Thuluna Maah Thuluna Maah was a sea hag and a high - ranking member of the Cult of the Crushing Wave at the Temple of the Crushing Wave in Tyar - Besil during the Elemental Evil crisis . Personality . Thuluna Maah was the second - in - command of the temple , answering only to Gar Shatterkeel . She was a sly , calculating creature , quick to offer bargains and make deals that she could later turn to her advantage . Thuluna dreamed of purging the cult of its human members but only when the right opportunity came . Until then , she encouraged attacks against rival cults , hoping that the air or fire cultists would kill the Crushing Wave ' s human leadership for her . She hated beauty and always attacked the best - looking enemies first . History . In 1491 DR , Thuluna was in charge of all non - human members of the cult . She lived inside the temple with two ogre bodyguards and a retinue of lizardfolk . However , some adventurers infiltrated the temple and confronted and defeated her and her minions .
Hruggek Hruggek was the chief deity of bugbear s , and was the god of violence and combat , as well as an exarch of the greater god Bane . Other gods worshiped by the bugbears included Grankhul , the god of hunting , senses , and surprise ; and Skiggaret , the god of fear . Prior to relocating to Banehold , Hruggek lived in a large cave in Pandemonium called Hruggekolohk . His home was adorned with the severed heads of his defeated opponents . Description . Hruggek appeared as a massive , powerful bugbear , 12 feet ( 3 . 7m ) tall . He had great fangs and clawed hands and feet , and wielded a 10 - foot long morningstar . Worshipers . Clergy and temples . Hruggek ' s priest s dressed in black and wore skulls on their heads . He was worshiped on the full moon in bugbear cave halls . Bugbears sacrificed the blood of their enemies to Hruggek every month . Shamans of Hruggek could achieve the ability to cast up to 5th level divine spells . Creative origins . Hruggek was created by James M . Ward for the " Deities and Demigods Cyclopedia " ( 1980 ) .