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Shield of law Shield of law is an abjuration spell that grants protection against chaotic opponents . It is the lawful counterpart to the chaotic spell " cloak of chaos " . Effects . A dim , blue glow surrounds the subjects , protecting them from attacks , granting them resistance to spells cast by chaotic creatures , and " slow ing " chaotic creatures when they strike the subjects . This abjuration has four effects : First , the warded creatures gain a + 4 deflection bonus to AC and a + 4 resistance bonus to saves . Unlike " protection from chaos " , this benefit applies against all attacks , not just against attacks by chaotic creatures . Second , the warded creatures gain SR 25 against and spells cast by chaotic creatures . Third , the abjuration blocks possession and mental influence , just as " protection from chaos " does . Finally , if a chaotic creature succeeds at a melee attack against a warded creature , the attacker is " slowed " ( Will save negates , as the " slow " spell , but against " shield of law ' s " save DC ) . Focus . A tiny reliquary containing some sacred relic , such as a scrap of parchment from a lawful text . The reliquary costs at least 500 gp .
Waerva Baenre Waerva Baenre was a drow priestess of Lolth in Menzoberranzan and a member of House Baenre in 1372 DR . History . During the Silence of Lolth in 1372 DR , Waerva sought to increase her power by framing the ambassador of Ched Nasad , Faeryl Zauvirr , with plotting against Matron Mother Triel Baenre . However , Faeryl managed to survive an assassination attempt ordered by Waerva , thanks to the aid of Bregan D ' aerthe , who ' d been recruited by Triel to investigate the matter . Faeryl spoke to Triel , telling her that to end the Silence of Lolth they needed to ally Menzoberranzan and Ched Nasad . Triel agreed with Faeryl and vowed to find the person responsible for the false accusation against Faeryl . When Waerva discovered this , she tried to escape from Menzoberranzan , fearing the wrath of the matron mother . However , she was ambushed and presumably killed by some kobold s , former slaves who had escaped after Syrzan ' s failed insurrection .
Golden wand The golden wand was a wondrous plant found only in the remote World Pillar Mountains within the Land of the Yak - Men . Description . The reeds of this strange plant were made of solid gold . Uses . Brave djinn traveled to the dangerous mountains to harvest the golden reeds for use in crafting the wondrous " nay of the djinn " — a special gift to the new high chieftain of the jann of the High Desert on his ascension day .
Madame Darkness Madame Darkness was a fortune teller in the Moonsea . Activities . Madame Darkness was the fortune teller in the Doctor Jubal ' s Carnival of Curiosities . Her prevision were always vague but after twilight ' s time her responses had a hint of menace . History . Madame Darkness escaped Underdark at the Rage of Demons ' s time and joined the Carnival . She sensed something strange from the new mirror maze attraction .
Marcus Marcus was a potter in Daggerford around 1370 DR . History . Marcus was a priest of Chauntea in Secomber but an argument with the high priest stripped him of his powers and rank . He relocated in Daggerford as potter and secret agent for the duke , spying over the Farmers ' Quarter and acting as courier for import ants documents . He dreamed to made vengeance against the church of Chauntea but his moral objection always had stopped him .
Al - Haul River Al - Haul River was a small river found in the Free Cities of North Zakhara . Geography . The river flowed down from the Furrowed Mountains on a northwestern course before reaching the Great Sea . Description . Qadib , the City of Wands , was founded along Al - Haul ' s eastern bank . As with all rivers found along the coast of North Zakhara , the lands surrounding the banks of Al - Zulma as it neared the coast were highly fertile , allowing the city and its inhabitants to flourish .
Gold sheen Gold sheen was a rare variety of obsidian that was considered a semi - precious stone . Description . This stone had tiny golden speckles in a glassy black substrate , giving it a unique appearance . Specimens were usually tumbled to form cabochons rather than cut because the stones were brittle and did not hold an edge well . When polished , the surface was like smooth glass that let the golden spangles shine through . A typical stone had a base value of 50 gp . Despite being brittle , gold sheen was once used to adorn shields and belts . Some mercenary companies had a tradition of using unpolished or broken pieces of gold sheen as currency within an encampment . Powers . This gemstone could be added to the material component of any spell that produced light . It allowed the caster to choose the hue of the radiance precisely . When used as a component in spells that created " invisibility " effects , a gold sheen increased the duration by up to three minutes .
Chant Masters The Chant Masters were a religious organization in Zakhara whose members followed the teachings of Jisan , the Zakharan goddess of bounty . The Chant Masters did not have a favored weapon or symbol . Activities . These mystics gained their holy power through song and verse . They maintained excellent relationships with the rawun of western Zakhara . Members . As of 1367 DR , the Chant Masters had 400 members . Base of Operations . The Chant Masters were active within the hills of the Pearl Cities .
Death domain The Death domain is a deity domain that grants divine spellcasters death spell powers . They gain the ability to kill a target instantly once per day , though the odds of success depend on both the strength of the cleric and the target . Death Domain Spells . Prior to the Spellplague , the spells granted to adherents of the Death domain were : Post - Second Sundering . After the Second Sundering , clerics who chose this domain were granted free access to these spells ( they could cast them at any time without having to prepare them in advance ) . Spells in this domain were :
First Flowering The First Flowering was a period in Faerûn ' s history between - 24000 DR and - 12000 DR . At the start of this period , the elves had split into five major realms : Aryvandaar , Illefarn , Keltormir , Miyeritar and Shantel Othreier , as well as several smaller ones such as Eiellûr , Ilythiir , Orishaar , Syòrpiir and Thearnytaar . During the First Flowering , the last of the winged elven race Avariel are believed to have left Faerûn .
Glabbagool Glabbagool was an unusual sentient gelatinous cube in the Silken Paths during the Rage of Demons . Personality . The arrive of the demon lord Juiblex somehow granted Glabbagool intelligence . It wanted to avoid fighting , however , and was genuinely curious about the world and the people that inhabited it . History . Glabbagool was a gelatinous cube in the Silken Paths . With the Rage of Demons , it was granted sentience . It may have met and befriended a party of adventurers escaping the drow slavers of Velkynvelve , even offering to travel with them .
Briglynn Briglynn was a mystic of the Earthmother and a shopkeeper in Skullport . History . Briglynn was born with Anithlynn and Kaitlynn 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 . Personality . Briglynn was the most passionate of the triplets and the most self - centered . She was a quiet free spirit . She sometimes doubted her vocation and her bond with her sisters , but still loved them . Activities . Briglynn managed with her sisters the Sisters Three Waxworks . She was however often busy with personal projects .
Sardonyx Sardonyx was a variety of banded onyx . Description . Sardonyx was characterized by alternating stripes of carnelian ( also known as ) and white onyx . These semi - precious stones were usually cut to show off the banded pattern but were also used in cameo work . A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp . Powers . Sardonyx had many uses in the magical Art . It was used as a spell component and in creating magic items which affected wisdom . It was reported to have the same properties as the much rarer king ' s tears except that it was not indestructible . And it was one of the " nine secrets " ( gemstones that could become " ioun stones " if enchanted properly ) . Wearing or carrying sardonyx could also absorb a minimal amount of damage from a " magic missile " , but this was a random occurrence and thus not very reliable .
Brian Fargo Brian Fargo is a computer game producer and designer who founded both and . Career . Fargo began work in the video game industry in 1982 . Only a year later , he founded Interplay Entertainment . He was the executive producer of the Forgotten Realms - based Interplay game " Blood & Magic " , which was released in 1996 . He remained with the company until his resignation in 2000 . Two years later , he founded inXile Entertainment with many former Interplay employees .
Hrolf Hrolf the Unruly was a human captain of the Ruathen pirate ship " Elfmaid " . Description . The captain was a large , broad - shouldered man with skin tanned by the sun and wind . His extremely light - colored braided hair was streaked through with light gray . He had blue eyes , a large mustache , and a beard . He apparently had a terrible singing voice . History . In 1361 DR , he was imprisoned in Skullport but he escaped from jail with the help of Liriel Baenre . Hrolf was killed as part of a conspiracy against Ruathym in 1361 DR . His funeral consisted of a large ceremony featuring a funeral bonfire intended to send him and the " Elfmaid " into the halls of Tempus . In honor of him , Liriel changed the figurehead of the " Elfmaid " into a figure of Hrolf . Relationships . Moira . Moira was Hrolf ' s wife . She was short and stout with gray eyes and red cheeks and lived alone on Tetris , a small island in the Moonshaes . She and Hrolf only ever saw each other during his brief stops there , but that suited them both just fine . Xzorsh . When the sea elf Xzorsh was a child , Hrolf saved his life . He pledged to always protect the " Elfmaid " and her crew , usually by following it . Hrolf ' s relationship with Xzorsh was revelatory of Hrolf ' s particular care for elves . Liriel Baenre . Not long after Liriel Baenre freed Hrolf from prison in Skullport and joined his crew in 1361 DR , the two began developing a close relationship . In Ruathym , Liriel stayed with Hrolf at his house and viewed him as a father , as he viewed her as a daughter . She greatly mourned his death .
Temple of the Small Axe The Temple of the Small Axe was a mosque dedicated to Kor in Liham , in 1367 DR . Description . The temple had a golden dome that dominated the city - scape of Liham . The main altar for the temple lay in the center of a beautiful garden . Location . The Temple of the Small Axe was situated across the street from the Palace of Sly Ravens . Inhabitants . The priests of Kor inhabiting the temple were all pragmatist s .
Eira Eira was a wood elf in the Doomvault dungeon in 1486 DR . History . Eira was one of the many Chosen captured by the Red Wizards of Thay and transported to the Doomvault dungeon for experiments . More specifically , she was the chosen of Rillifane Rallathil , a minor god of the Seldarine . In one of the experiments , Eira was infused with the essence of a sacrificed Chosen of Talona , a process that left Eira with half of her life energy . Eira was freed from her chains by the heroes of Daggerford and she asked to join them in the fight against the Thayans . However , in battle , there was a 50 % chance that she would manifest the Talona side and fought with no concern for her own safety .
Carzakh Halandir Carzakh Halandir was the leader of the reformed Shadow thieves guild in Athkatla on Amn . History . Carzakh was one of the five charismatic thieves and assassin that in 1255 DR founded the Shadow Thieves guild and remain one of the leader of the guild for the years after until the 1298 DR when the Masked Lady Lhestyn unveiled the guild . Carzakh was among the few Shadow Thieves that managed to survive the purge and went in hiding ( one other was Marune ) ; as most high surviving member was Carzakh that planned the next moves . Carzakh quickly promoted an other trusted assassin and thief with wizard ability to the command ' s chain and the Three ( as they were dubbed ) proceeded to the transformation and reformation of the guild . The Three decided to move in south Faerûn and change the guild ' s focus from assassin and thieves to wizard and priests ; those proved good moves and the guild began to infiltrated the government of Amn . After 1341 DR , when Shadow thieves had control over criminal operation in most South Faerûn , Carzach and the Three decided to reformed their - self as Shadow Council adding more members to the command ' s chain , but all Bhaal - worshiping assassins . This proved a setback , because in 1358 DR the avatara god Bane deduced to absorb the souls of all the assassins of the " Realms " and so Carzarkh and all the Shadow Council died , open the gate of the modern Shadow Council .
Bolton Brimwell Bolton Brimwell was an innkeeper of the Guts and Garters in the Lower Heart of Skullport . Personality . The innkeeper would show patrons a secret passage to the alley near the Feathered Rat for an extra gold piece . For added protection , Bolton could be persuaded to have one of his guards watch the room for another golden coin . History . Around 1370 DR , Bolton was known to rent out rooms in his inn by the hour to anyone with ready coin , guaranteeing their privacy .
Raerdrimne House Raerdrimne is a sun elf house known for producing fine ceramics , jewelry , paintings and statues . Only twenty of its members made it to Evermeet during the Retreat . As of 1368 DR , no children have been born to members of the house in centuries . Most of its members are over 700 years old , meaning that unless the house produces offspring , it will cease to exist in a matter of centuries . The house estate is a structure in Leuthilspar in a shaded grove of trees . History . Members of House Raerdrimne once helped to repel a goblin invasion .
Gayrlana Gayrlana , also called " Lady Bloodsword " , was a human fighter and rogue , and the leader of the Mindulgulph Mercenary Company , based in Mindulgulph Castle just south of Priapurl on the Dragon Coast . Description . Gayrlana was a beautiful woman with white hair and dusky skin . Her appearance caused rumors that she was part drow . Personality . When individual members of her company caused problems , Gayrlana went to great efforts to set things right , ensuring the company as a whole remained trustworthy . Abilities . She was amazingly charismatic as well as a tactical genius , so she was able to make full use of the abilities and talents of even her most unusual followers . Gayrlana had some ability in the psionic discipline of telepathy , and her talents included the powers " contact " and " mindlink " . Her telepathy aided her tactical and leadership abilities . She was also a capable fighter , and specialized in the use of the longsword and whipsting . The whipsting was an exotic sword usable as a whip , from the lands south of Unther . Possessions . Gayrlana wielded a longsword or a whipsting in battle . She owned a suit of dress plate armor , but typically wore lighter forms of armor beneath a cloak or gown . Relationships . Gayrlana was the leader of the Mindulgulph Mercenary Company , in which capacity she had about 200 humanoid and entirely nonhumanoid soldiers under her command . The famed warlord - for - hire , Brandon , " Battlemaster " , also based in Priapurl , once served alongside Gayrlana in the Mindulgulph Company . While he greatly respected her , he did not enjoy the company of her non - human soldiers . History . In her youth , Gayrlana fought in an adventuring company . In the early 1340s DR , they raided Mindulgulph Castle near Priapurl and discovered a number of intelligent , " monstrous " creatures dwelling inside . However , rather than slaying them as many adventurers would , they instead recruited the majority of them to their side . Gayrlana soon reformed the group into the Mindulgulph Mercenary Company , and they took the castle as their base . At one point , Gayrlana fought a Red Wizard of Thay , Thongh Mirr , in single combat in the streets of Teziir . Famously , she won . Her explanation of her victory , " the blade is faster than the Art " , became a popular saying in Faerûn by 1356 DR . Gayrlana ' s company was fully established and well known by 1356 DR . In the 1360s DR , Gayrlana led much of her company to the Eastern Shaar , where they took an extended contract with the gold dwarves of the Great Rift . Her purpose was to study the chances of war in the local Underdark . Gayrlana was still running the company in 1372 DR .
Jalap Jalap was a plant found in the deserts of Maztica . Uses . Wild jalap was used by the Azuposi people of Maztica in order to protect against rattlesnake bites . Appendix . Background . In the real world , jalap is a drug that can be extracted from the roots of the " ipomoea purga " plant , also called " jalap " .
Mellochrysos Mellochrysos was a variety of zircon found in large crystals in the Realms . Description . These semi - precious stones were an intense yellow hue and very resistant to chipping in natural form . As such , they were seldom cut , but rather polished and mounted in metal claw settings , typically for rings , brooches , and knife hilts . A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp . Powers . Mellochrysos crystals had an unusual property after being the target of a " light " spell : within one day of being a magical light source , the crystal could be briefly held in an open flame and would ignite , giving off a single flame like a candle . The stone would fuel this flame , being consumed very slowly , for up to 12 hours . The flame could not be extinguished by wind or water , even magically generated air or water effects , but spells such as " quench fire " and the property of phenalope were effective . The mellochrysos flame was hot enough to ignite flammable materials .
Tornskulls The Tornskulls were an orc tribe lead , in 1372 DR , by the trio of Koront , Naurorin and Baerzel . Its territory was located in the Dead Orc Pass . Description . The Tornskulls used the tactic of strike first and strike hard . They were much more numerous than neighboring tribes . The main strategy of the Tornskulls was to conquer Citadel Felbarr and Sundabar . The Tornskulls didn ' t want to risk their army so they tried by every means to convince the Red Fangs and the Heart Takers orc tribes to besiege these strongholds . The leaders of the Tornskulls were aware that if they had goaded neighboring tribes against the Silver Marches the situation would have been turned in their favor . Their plan was to conquer the citadels by killing rival orcs eventually tired of fighting . During 1372 DR they were still not able to find a way to convince the neighboring tribes to join their war . Organization . The warleaders trio led almost five thousand well - equipped experienced orcs . Their units were divided into " claws " . Each " Claw " was formed by eighty orcs led by a veteran leader . Six runner - orcs were assigned to each " claw " , their job was to report any suspicious movements of the enemy back to the chief . History . In 1372 DR , Tornskulls had settled a permanent garrison formed by a " claw " to keep away anyone trying to cross the pass . Warleader Koront hoped that blocking the path would have induced the Silver Marches to set up a messy expedition through the Rauvin Mountains to clear the way . This " claw " along with its scouts and leaders was led by Vaug the Strong a heartless orc who was part of the inner circle of Koront ' s followers . According to the traditions of the Tornskulls , the " claw " was named the claw of Vaug . If the orcs noticed any enemies approaching the pass they sounded the alarm with torches and horns . The claw of Vaug had also at their disposal many goblin slaves which would have done any dirty work . Religion . The orcs were Gruumsh worshipers . They made tremendous sacrifices on the Old Skull Altar in the name of Gruumsh . Before suffering the victims were stripped . On the Old Skull Altar laid various relics which nobody touched since it was Gruumsh ' Will . Old Puchk and his adepts resided in the Shrine of Gruumsh , a small rough cavern lit by smoking braziers .
Unholy blight Unholy blight was a divine evocation spell unique to the evil domain that damaged good - aligned creatures . Effects . Upon casting , a cloying miasma of cold and greasy darkness spread around a point determined by the caster in a radius of 20 feet ( 6 . 1 meters ) . The point of origin was determined by the caster and could be anywhere within 100 feet or more depending on the caster ' s skill . This darkness caused harm to any creature depending on its philosophical orientation : the full effect to those of good , no effect on evil creatures , and only partially effective on those in between . First , physical damage was suffered . This damage was about doubly more dangerous to good creatures than neutral ones and when it came down to good outsider s , the lethality was double that of normal good creatures . Furthermore , good creatures suffered a sickening effect for a time , that made follow - up attacks more dangerous to them . The damage could be softened and good creatures could also protect themselves against the debilitating effect when they showed a strong will . Components . This spell required only verbal and somatic components .
Fire trap Fire trap was both an abjuration and evocation spell that could be used on any closeable item , causing a small fiery explosion upon unauthorized entry . History . This spell was invented by the arcanist and Fire Warden of Netheril Noanar in −2319 DR . It was the first of his many fire - based spells , and originally called Noanar ' s trap .
Ron Spencer Ron Spencer is an american illustrator who has done work for companies such as Wizards of the Coast , White Wolf , FASA , Pinnacle Entertainment , AEG , Iron Crown , Dragon Gate , Holistic Design , TSR Games , Privateer Press , Toy Vault , and others . He is most notably known for his work on the " Magic : The Gathering " card game .
Ali ben Ali Ali ben Ali was an inhabitant of the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire in 1367 DR . Personality . Ali was just as famous for his somber demeanor as he was for his magical prowess . Description . Ali was a pauper . As such he was quite disheveled and filthy . History . Renowned in Zakhara for his precise visions of the future , Ali traveled to the City of Brass 20 years ago with the hopes of becoming the Great Sultan ' s personal councilor . It wasn ' t until then that Ali discovered his abilities as an accomplished mystic did not work for genie s . Amused by Ali ' s antics , the Sultan had him blinded and cast out of his court . Activities . Ali wandered the streets and markets of the City of Brass , struggling to earn a living by telling traveler ' s fortunes .
Elminster Must Die Elminster Must Die by Ed Greenwood is the debut fourth - edition appearance of Elminster . It is the first novel in the Sage of Shadowdale series . Appendix . Notes . At some point , the novel ' s title was changed from " Elminster Must Die ! " to " Elminster Must Die " . During that change , the novel ' s series was changed from The Sage of Shadowdale to simply Sage of Shadowdale .