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Elkantar Iluim Elkantar Iluim was the drow companion of Qilué Veladorn . History . Elkantar was a drow noble who had been sold into slavery by his matron mother because of his rebellious tendencies . He found refuge in the Promenade of the Dark Maiden in Skullport , where he devoted himself to Eilistraee and her Chosen Qiluè . He became attracted to Qiluè and became her companion . They gave birth to a daughter , Ysolde Veladorn . Elkantar become the leader of the Protectors of the Song , the temple guards . In 1361 DR , Qiluè agreed to help Liriel Baenre against the Vhaeraun - worshiping Dragon ' s Hoard , sending her warriors , including Elkantar , to attack their headquarters . However , during the fighting , despite their victory , Gorlist killed Elkantar .
Zakharan Calendar Months According to Zakhara n sage s , the planet Al - Toril had 360 days in its year plus 5 holy days . Each year had twelve 30 - day months which roughly matched the orbit of Al - Toril ' s single moon . The months of the year for Zakhara were broken down as follows :
Atl - Ollin Atl - Ollin was a high priest of Calor in Nexal . History . Around 1351 DR , after a series of portents , Naltecona gathered all the high priests to ask them what the gods wished . Afterward , Naltecona questioned Atl - Ollin directly , who answered honestly that he did not understand the portents ' meaning .
Hykopgruk Hykopgruk was an Iulutiun village known for the quality of its kayaks . Geography . Hykopgrukwas located in Alpuk , on the Great Glacier , on the southwestern shore of the Lugalpgotak Sea and north of the Surykyk Range . Trade . The people of Hykopgruk were skilled boatmakers , especially when crafting kayaks . In 1359 DR they were rumored to be developing a type of boat made wholly from ice .
Ysmyrl ' da Starym Ysmyrl ' da Starym was a clan archmage of the elven Starym clan , one of the twelve founding houses of Cormanthyr , and mother of the house ' s famous missing heir , Josidiah Starym . She was niece by marriage to Taleisin Starym , one of the clan elders . She was a moon elf , a minority in the clan .
Avgar Filroy Avgar Filroy was the only innkeeper in Noanar ' s Hold until sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . Activities . Courageously , Avgar managed the White Hart Inn with the help of some " unseen servant s " for the cleaning . He was a little delusional and always warned customers not to disturb the Hunt Lords or go out of the inn in the night .
Dashard Devlin Duke Dashard Devlin was the twentieth duke of Carmathan in Damara in 1357 DR . History . After Zhengyi the Witch - King seized control of Damara , one of his first actions was to kill the current duke of Carmathan and all his family . Only Dashard survived and , as planned , Zhengyi appointed him as new duke . Under his master ' s guidance , Dashard built an efficient propaganda network and gained the loyalty of the citizens of Carmathan . In 1357 DR , profiting off the attack of William Horgath of Arcata against the Barony of Bloodstone , Dashard also sent a great and efficient army against Bloodstone . However , near Valls in the Fight of Three Borders , the Bloodstone army led by Gareth Dragonsbane after fierce fighting defeated the Carmathans and Dashard was killed by the wizard Emelyn the Gray . Relationships . Dashard was the fourth cousin of the previous duke .
Lifesurge Lifesurge was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . This spell was primarily used by ghul lord s . Effects . Ghul lords could only cast this spell on a willing target , creating a negative energy field within the target that resulted in an increase of physical capabilities . The target gained more durability , mental acuity , and could even read spell scrolls that were previously beyond their comprehension . The target would be harmed by the negative energy leaving their body when the spell expired . Components . This spell did not require physical components to cast .
Genies ' Caravan The Genies ' Caravan was a small road found within the High Desert of West Zakhara . Description . The road connected the heart of the Genies ' Anvil with the Aman Oasis near the Spine of the Dog . The route was used to trade with the Jann of the High Desert .
Ilmwatch Ilmwatch was a large fortress that protected the infamous Buzzard Beak Harbor found on the northern end of the Easting Reach . Activities . Ilmwatch was large enough to easily support several hundred troops . The soldiers were tasked with protecting merchants traveling to and from Damara as well as those who crossed the Easting Reach to Uthmerg . Patrols regularly scouted the surrounding land , ranging as far as Uthmerg to ensure the safety of the region . Troops of Ilmwatch often accompanied merchants heading south along the Merchant ' s Run and Herald ' s Road to the fortress .
Gorgon A gorgon is a large magical beast that resembles a bull , covered in dusky metallic scales . Ecology . Behavior . Gorgons are very aggressive creatures that attack intruders on sight , attempting to trample , gore , or by breathing out a cone of green vapor , turn them into stone . There is no way to calm them as they are impossible to domesticate . They are also unable to swim . Diet . Gorgons love to eat fish . The Cormanthor gorgons flock to the banks of River Ashaba and Elvenflow each spring when they flood , so that they can collect the fish that have been stranded there . Once the supply has been depleted , a few of the gorgons are tempted to venture into the river to get more . Some of them fall in as a result , but their special ability can save them ( see Species , Cormanthor below ) . Species . Cormanthor . The Cormanthor gorgons have a special ability granted by the benevolent Hexad . If they slip into the river , they turn to stone and are saved from drowning because they no longer need oxygen or food . Sometimes these petrified gorgons may be washed onto the shore by a strong current and the sun will warm them , causing them to be restored to their normal form . It is not unknown for fishermen to pull the petrified gorgons out of the river , thinking them to be statues .
Honlinar Tempest Honlinar Tempest was the mayor of Assam in the Shining Plains in 1370 DR . Activities . Honlinar was a master politician choose as mayor by both Ormath and Lheshayl . History . Honlinar can did all he wanted in his city until money flowed unobstructed between Assam and the south . However in 1370 some bandits raided a caravan . Honlinar was responsible for quickly assembling a group of trackers to go after bandits who attacked a caravan in the Vilhon Reach area . Although he recovered the caravan and its good , some of the bandits managed to escape .
Mina Neyman Mina Neyman was an acolyte of Kelemvor in Neverdeath Graveyard within Neverwinter in 1484 DR . Description . The priest had blond hair and a scar on the right side of her face . Relationships . She served in a contingent under Volahk with the mission of clearing the city ' s graveyard of undead .
Sword of righteousness Among warriors of every stripe there are hold themselves to a higher ideal than their colleagues . Even among paladin s there are those viewed as a paragon of righteousness and purity , truly exalted above their peers . These elite are called swords of righteousness , and though they are few , they make mighty opponents of evil that even the strongest blackguard s are hard - pressed to defeat . Background . Less a class than a triad of substitution levels , the sword of righteousness is simply a way for martially inclined men and women to follow the exalted path for a short time at the cost of a slightly slower progression in their base class . They commonly come from the ranks of paladins , fighter s , ranger s , barbarian s , and monks , though rogue s have also been known among the swords of righteousness . For classes focused more on spellcasting ( wizard s , bard s , cleric s , druid s , and sorcerer s ) , the wonderworker is more or less a corollary to the sword of righteousness . No single organization binds the swords of righteousness , but many of them are members of good - aligned organizations such as the Torm ish , Moradite , and Tyr ran churches . One thing they do all have in common is that they ' ve all made vows of allegiance to the Companions ( the paragons of the guardinal s ) , the Court of Stars ( the paragons of the eladrin ) , or the Tome Archons ( who rule the heavens of Celestia ) .
Saprach ' s Fine Wines The Saprach ' s Fine Wines was a shop in the city of Tantras in the Vast around 1358 DR , dedicated to selling wine . Location . The store was located in the east side of the city , on Whistleturn Way near the Market . Services . The store had the finest selection of wines in Tantras . Furthermore , the proprietor , Saprach , had a sideline of fencing stolen property and also specialized in the discreet disposal of dead bodies .
Tazlan Rilzeer Tazlan Rilzeer was a sea - captain in Waterdeep sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . Activities . Zaldar was the captain of the " Coin Toss " , of propriety of the noble Arilosa Adarbrent , a financier of the Order of the Gauntlet . He had a priest of Helm as ship ' s medic . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR eventually Tazlan was hired by the Order of the Gauntlet to travel in search of the " Morkoth
Shining Hand The Shining Hand was a monastic order based in Amn , dedicated to Azuth . Activities . The monk s of the Shining Hand mixed their monastic practices and their faith in Azuth with the study of magic , such that they could also be wizard s . History . The Shining Hand was one of the longest - running monastic orders in Amn . However , Amn ' s persecution of wizards and their practices caused many monks of the order to go underground or even to leave the country .
Dorrin Brightaxe Dorrin Brightaxe was a dwarf fighter in Daggerdale around 1479 DR . History . Dorrin was a dwarf born from the Brightaxe clan living in Daggerdale . For a time , he adventured with the Byar ' s Seven until the group dissolved . He went back to the dale and started working as a scout for the constable Kendar Morn .
Levast River Levast River was a river in eastern Tethyr that was a tributary of the Idolflow . Etymology . The river was believed to have been named after a dwarven clansman . Geography . Levast River fed the shorter Idolflow . Like the Idolflow , it began in the Omlarandin Mountains . Rumors & Legends . Some dwarves believed that an offshoot of the river broke off and became subterranean , perhaps even entering the ancient realm of Shanatar .
Delfen Ondabarl Delfen Ondabarl was the greatest wizard of Daggerford around 1370 DR . History . Delfen was an adventuring wizard from Iriaebor who retired to Daggerford around 1355 DR . After retirement , he spent his time tutoring the next generation of mages . He lived in an abandoned tower in exchange for a donation to the duchy ' s treasure . He became famous from Icewind Dale to Calimshan as a very patient teacher of the arcane arts . Delfen also helped the local militia in all magical matters . Delfen was presumed dead around 1385 DR . However , in 1485 DR , he returned to the town , not a day older , and reclaimed possession of his tower . He was Delfen for certain , but never spoke about what had happened to him in his century ' s absence .
Yondalla ' s Children Yondalla ' s Children was the collective name for the halfling pantheon , which was led by the greater deity Yondalla , known as the Protector and Provider , the Nurturing Matriarch , and the Blessed One . The members of the pantheon were : According to the Great Wheel cosmology model , Yondalla ' s Children resided in Venya , the third layer of the Seven Heavens , which they named the Green Fields . When the World Tree cosmology model became popular , Green Fields became its own plane connected to the World Tree . Green Fields survived the Spellplague to float in the Astral Sea as described by the World Axis cosmology model .
Firesteap Mountains The Firesteap Mountains stretched from the edge of the Lake of Steam to the forest of Chondalwood , then go on to the northern border of the Shaar , meeting the land beyond . The mountains do not have many monsters but the Shaaryan tribes claimed there were ancient tombs and killed or captured anyone that did not have traditional rights . The northern mountains had a couple of thieves and monsters that struck at caravans .
Rythnax Rythnax was a black dragon wyrmling near Phlan in 1489 DR . He was a member of the reformed Cult of the Dragon . Personality . Rythnax was a brash , boastful , and young dragon . His main joy was to tell an audience all his stories of his strength , ferocity , and cunning . However , he could attack anyone he felt had not appreciated his stories . He also grew quickly bored . History . In 1489 DR , he was sent to the marsh near Phlan to act as support for Ellison Berenger . Eventually , just after Ellison joined him in his lair , the two were confronted by an adventuring party hired to recover the books that Ellison stole from Mantor ' s Library . Rythnax was defeated by the adventurers .
Mother Mother was a monstrous spawn of Graz ' zt in Maerimydra . History . In 1491 DR Graz ' zt entrusted Mother to the derro of Ravagestone . There she ate derro , myconid s and fungus , growing enormous . After Mother decided to join her father in Maerimydra , and she arrived during the allied assault to the city . Mother and her derro minions inflicted a heavy tribute to the invading troops . At last she was killed by an adventuring party . Relashionship . Mother was the daughter of the demon lord Graz ' zt and of an unknown , unspeakable creature . Powers . Mother could spawned various fiend s , including succubi , vrock ] s and bar - lgura s
The Hooded One The Hooded One is one of Ed Greenwood ' s gaming group and his official spokesperson on the Candlekeep . com forums . THO ( as she is commonly referred to online ) has worked as an editor for several publishers but does not give out her real name since she also works in national security .
Stormblades The Stormblades were an adventuring company from the city of Tsurlagol in the Vast . History . The Stormblades were based in the city of Tsurlagol , but had come to Harrowdale in the Dalelands by 1370 DR . There they were hired by Stablemaster Alark Phlamtryn of the Redmark inn to guard the inn ' s staff against treasure - hunters and thieves who ' d harass them .
Heal Heal was a conjuration , evocation , or necromancy spell that cured many ailments and restored health . The reverse of this spell , harm , could drain health away , bringing a creature to near unconsciousness and death . Effects . The caster had to touch the recipient of this spell for it to work . The necromantic version of this spell restored a creature to full health , cured all diseases , restored sight , and cured mental disorders caused by brain injury or magic such as " feeblemind " . The conjuration version delivered a charge of positive energy that had an upper limit on how much health it could restore , but it also cured blindness , deafness , disease , insanity , poison , sickness of all sorts , and the effects of spells such as " confusion " , and " feeblemind " . If cast in reverse , " harm " brought a living creature to the brink of unconsciousness and inflicted a disease on the victim . If either version was successfully cast on an undead creature , it acted like the corresponding " harm " spell . Components . The spell needed only verbal and somatic components to be cast .
Amak Amak was an efreeti guard in the Elemental Plane of Fire in 1373 DR . History . Amak was a guard at a mine run by Hafiz al - Milhab in the Elemental Plane of Fire , where efreet put enslaved azer s to work . In 1373 DR , the mine was attacked by Kaanyr Vhok and his allies , who had forged an agreement with azer leaders . Kaanyr questioned Amak about the mine ' s defenses and in exchange for information spared his life . Appendix . Appearances . Novels . The Empyrean Odyssey :
Yannik Johastra Yannik Johastra was a minor noble in the Monastery of the Precipice in 1479 DR . Activities . Yannik traveled to Spellgard in 1478 DR seeking Lady Saharel ' s counsel regarding a feud between his sons . He believed that the key to have the Lady back was reconstructing the mansion .
Bezoldur Thornhand Bezoldur Thronhand was an elderly dwarven cook that worked in the cookhouse of the Whistling Wizard inn located in Voonlar . He was one of the very few non - humans that resided in Voonlar " circa " the Year of Wild Magic , 1372 DR . Description . Bezoldur was completely bald but still had a beard . He was not very attractive by most standards . When working in the cookhouse , he wore very little clothing because the numerous ovens , bubbling cauldrons , and hearth fires made the kitchen hot like a dwarven forge . Personality . He and his coworkers constantly groused and snapped at each other , with Bezoldur often using foul language . They bickered amongst each other and berated the serving wenches constantly . Unfamiliar people entering the cookhouse were treated as invaders and , at the very least , could expect to be shouted at with thrown cutlery to soon follow . Abilities . He was a competent cook , able to produce plain , wholesome farm cuisine without frills . He still retained most of his skill as a warrior but rarely needed to use it .
Githyanki hideout Githyanki hideout was a house in Neverwinter on the Sword Coast . Location . The hideout was located in the Merchant Quarter in Neverwinter , near the Smuggler ' s warehouse . Structure . The hideout was built from wood . Interior . The hideout had many rooms and halls , where the githyanki resided . History . Once the Kalach - Cha defeated the Luskanites at the Sea Ghost , Brelaina tasked him / her to get into the hideout , since they couldn ' t allow assassins to roam Neverwinter . Inside , the Kalach - Cha slayed many githyanki . In one room , a construct appeared and killed some githyanki , then attacked the Kalach - Cha . Once the construct was badly damaged , it retreated back to the portal .
Frost Hills The Frost Hills were a barren region in the southern reaches of the Spine of the World . Geography . Located in the southernmost tip of the Spine of the World , the Frost Hills were bordered by the Evermoors to the south and the Silver Marches to the west . Description . The Frost Hills was the place that hosted Mithral Hall , one of the most powerful dwarven stronghold of the North . There also dwelt several Uthgardt tribes , orc s , frost giant s , white dragon s and the lich - lord who lay buried between its labyrinthine ruins under the ice in slow decomposition .
Hssthak Hssthak ( Eeesss - TAK ) was a sarrukh mummy and believed himself to be the last survivor of the empire of Isstosseffifil . Description . At first glance , Hssthak appeared human under his loose wrappings , but the bony tail and dry , snake - like skin drawn taut over his skeleton quickly dispelled that impression . Having been sealed in a tomb for thousands of years , his features were distorted , withered , and dry . Abilities . Hssthak was a " greater " mummy , having volunteered to undergo the mummification process ; thus , he retained all the spell casting abilities he had in life and gained all the abilities of a mummy . In addition , he was enchanted to be fire resistant . With millennia to brood and watch the world through his scrying device , he was generally aware of world events and could converse haltingly in most languages . Possessions . Hssthak had a magic mirror that functioned as a " crystal ball " with " clairaudience " and a scroll inscribed with the " geas " spell . He was the custodian of two powerful " Nether Scrolls " : " awaken intelligence " and " alter beast " . Activities . He waited patiently in the Crypt of Hssthak for the day when he would be called upon to teach magic to lesser lizardfolk . In his crypt he kept two of the " Golden Skins of the World Serpent " , aka the " Nether Scrolls " . Relationships . Hssthak considered all non - reptilian races to be marginally better than lowly beasts . History . Around −6000 DR , elves from Evereska discovered the crypt but judged its contents too dangerous for the world to know . Thus , a half - dozen elves volunteered to be made into mummies so to guard the crypt for eternity . Afterward , the door was resealed and the tomb reburied with elven magic . The Netherese never discovered Hssthak due to it being beneath unremarkable flatlands . In 1372 DR , a deep sinkhole occurred near an oasis by the eastern end of the Sea of Moving Ice , revealing the entrance to the tomb . Soon after , lizard folk and an adventuring party delved into the new find .
Elven bow An Elven bow was a ranged weapon which could be used in melee as a club or staff . Description . A wondrous piece of art , elven bows were crafted mostly from wood , and beautifully designed . Elven crafters placed metal inlays within the bow to strengthen it , making it a suitable parrying weapon . Weaponology . Over the years , elves found their archers were attacked without much chance to protect themselves . The elven bow could be used as a melee weapon , with an elven shortbow used as a one - handed melee weapon and an elven longbow acting like a two - handed melee weapon . These bows weighed twice as much as regular bows , and elven shortbows cost 360 gp and elven longbows cost 450 gp .
Mulani languages The Mulani languages group was one of the two major branches of the Rauric languages family and included languages spoken in East Faerûn by the Mulan people . Subgroups . The Mulani languages were further subdivided into the Mulhorandi and Muhjuri branches . History . The Mulani languages derived in part from a slave argot of one or more of the Imaskari languages . Over the millennia , the Mulani tongues remained more similar to their Rauric roots than did the Untheric languages . Appendix . Inspiration . The grouping of the Mulani languages was inspired by the real - life languages , such as , , and .
Vharem Kuthcutter Vharem Kuthcutter was a friend of Renaer Neverember . Description . Vharem had an unkempt blond beard . History . Vharem was recruited by his friend Renaer Neverember in 1479 DR to investigate the torture of Vajra Safahr , the seventh Blackstaff , in the cellars of Waterdeep . Vharem joined Renaer , Vajra , Laraelra Harsard , and Meloon Wardragon at Varadras , where they nursed Vajra , and was " teleport " ed with them to the Pellamcopse . When the group arrived in Waterdeep on Nightal 11 , 1479 DR , Vharem died when he threw himself between enemies and Renaer in a successful attempt to save Renaer ' s life . Vharem was granted the posthumous honor of being a member of the ( unnamed ) group of heroes that Renaer decided to form at Roarke House to serve a similar function to that of the Moonstars . Skills . Vharem wielded a short sword , which he borrowed from Neverember Manor .
Iriaebor Iriaebor , also known as the Overland City and the City of a Thousand Spires , was a large city in Sunset Vale in the Western Heartlands region of west Faerûn . Geography . The city stood on a sprawling ridge above the north fork of the river Chionthar . The ridge itself was known locally as the Tor . Government . In the 14th century DR , Lord Bron ruled the city , and carefully followed the dictates of a forty - person voting merchant council . Trade . Iriaebor carried the caravan trade on The Dusk Road over the rapids and rough water of the upper Chionthar river , and linked up with the Trader ' s Road . Defense . The Shield of Iriaebor was the name of the armed forces of the city . They acted to both police the city and patrol the surrounding lands . They were well - armed . Notable Locations . The city was split into three sections : the Docks , at the bottom of the ridge on the river Chionthar ; the Old City , built on the ridge itself ; and the Lower City , on the flat lands on top of the ridge . Space was limited in the city , so the locals simply built upwards . Many - storied towers rose from all over the city , joined to one another by bridges . The city streets were narrow and winding , covered in shadows . Inhabitants . A person from Iriaebor was known as an Iriaeben or Iriaeban .