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Knight of the Weave The Knight of the Weave is a prestige class of Faerûn . Whereas most individuals worship Mystra , Azuth , or Savras , Knights of the Weave worship the Weave itself , believing it to serve every living creature and give life a depth and experience that it would lack otherwise . Knights of the Weave believe themselves to be the protectors of the Weave and therefor go to great lengths to defend the Weave against any who would wish to abuse or destroy what the Knights of the Weave believe to be a gift to be used equally by all . While similiar to paladins in many respects , they are considerably less organized than a society of paladins . The chief point of interest about the Knights of the Weave is that they draw their power from arcane magic , not from the divine might of a specific deity .
Furo Furo was the Padhrasattva of Knowledge within the Path of Enlightenment . Furo ' s teachings took the form of a number of sutra s . Followers of Furo were taught to refrain from strong alcohol ic drinks and eating meat . The lama Koja of Khazari was a follower of Furo . In his book , " A History of the Tuigan " , he wished to quote a verse of the " Yanitsava " to invoke Furo ' s blessing .
Seven Sages The Seven Sages were the appointed governors of the eight provinces of the Yikarian Empire in the World Pillar Mountains of northeast Zakhara in 1367 DR . History . These " sons and daughters " of the Faceless God were appointed by their deity . They ruled from their magnificent castles , commanding their own armies and answering only to their god and the Lotus Emperor in Nathong . As a group they were incredibly secretive , never using their real names . When visiting the other provinces they usually opted to fly atop giant rocs under the cover of darkness . Activities . As vassals of their god and emperor , the Seven Sages were expected to tithe one fifth of their collected income to the Gate of Heaven each year . Those who failed to do so were quickly removed and executed in grisly fashion . Impalement and quartering were favored methods of execution .
Hypersthene Hypersthene , also known as , was a gemstone usually cut . Description . This semi - precious stone was brown and opaque ( sometimes reddish or greenish ) and contained silvery spangles . It was rare to find an unflawed piece larger than in ( 13 mm ) across , and as a result the stone yielded small gemstones . A typical stone had a base value of 50 gp . Powers . Carrying or wearing one of these gemstones made the bearer undetectable by the " wyvern watch " spell . In common parlance this property was known as wyvern warding .
Eytan Bernstein Eytan Bernstein hails from exotic Long Island and spends his days writing and editing projects for numerous game companies . In addition to his work on Dragons of Faerûn , the Magic Item Compendium , and numerous other projects , Eytan serves as a partner and PR & Marketing Manager for Silven Publishing . Eytan enjoys hunting for gems and minerals in rock quarries , studying religion and theology , composing music , and playing with his many pets .
Wandering Legion The Wandering Legion was a military organization in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . History . During the reign of the First Caliph , the Wandering Legion rose to oppose the Exalted One and his spreading of the Word of the Loregiver . They were eventually defeated but were shown mercy and had their lives spared . The vanquished legion declared : " Blessed be the Word and the Law for truly it is greater than we . None shall we follow who does not cleave to the Law . " This oath was sworn upon a spear of silver that was later called the Spear of the Wandering Legion .
Fayaniz al - Nokar Fayaniz al - Nokar was an employee of the House of Wo in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Fayaniz handled the daily workings of the , leaving Wo free to deal with food preparation . History . Fayaniz was initially attracted to the House of Wo because of a desire to learn foreign magic from his employer . Wo taught Fayaniz a few spells , but the language barrier made progress slow for Fayaniz .
Moonstone Moonstone was an opaque white form of found in the Realms . Description . Moonstones took on a milky bluish sheen when polished and were usually cut cabochon for jewelry and ornamentation . A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp . Moonstones were considered sacred by followers of Corellon , Eilistraee , Hathor , Sehanine Moonbow , Selûne , and Sharindlar — appropriate for sacrifice , or to be consecrated for use , or recognized as boons or omens when found . Powers . Moonstones captured light and would glow faintly in darkness after nearby light sources were extinguished . The sorcerer Pelathyon Hawkryn of Impiltur ( whose family owned lucrative moonstone mines ) was a proponent of what he called " moonstone magic " — the ability of moonstone dust to substitute for other non - organic components of spells , specifically various abjuration spells , such as walls and barriers , and certain evocation spells where powdered moonstone provided storage of magical energy and the quick release of that energy in a new direction . Careful research was required to determine the optimal amount of moonstone required for each substitution . Moonstones were essential in the making of items such as a " moonstone mask " , a " lesser staff of Silverymoon " , and the legendary " moonblade s " of Evermeet . The powers of a moonblade were dependent upon its moonstone and were nullified if the moonstone was removed . Rumors and Legends . Legends about lycanthropes said that the mere sight of a moonstone would cause a were - creature to shift to animal form . Though this was not true ( in fact , many lycanthropes wore moonstones in jewelry ) , magic items that affected lycanthropes or warded against lycanthropy often used moonstones in their creation and ornamentation . This may have been related to , or an outgrowth of , the fact that moonstones were considered sacred to Selûne by her followers , many of whom hunted down evil lycanthropes . If moonstones appeared in a dream , it was considered a warning of danger .
Prath Baenre Prath Baenre was a young drow wizard of House Baenre in Menzoberranzan . Description . Prath was described as very stocky . He was very loyal to Gromph Baenre , slicing his own pinky finger when a piece of flesh was needed for a spell during the Siege of Menzoberranzan . History . Circa 1372 DR , Prath was in his first year of study at Sorcere . Along with the other mages of House Baenre , he aided Gromph in attacking Nimor Imphraezl through a scrying crystal . His " magic missile " spell was reflected back on him , nearly killing him . Soon afterwards , in order to allow him to infiltrate House Agrach Dyrr to destroy the phylactery of the Lichdrow Dyrr , Gromph disguised himself as Prath and disguised Prath as Gromph . Gromph chose Prath over Nauzhror Baenre in part because he was worried that Nauzhror would get delusions of grandeur .
Redbeard Rental Storage and Shipping Redbeard Rental Storage and Shipping was a business located in the city of Wheloon in Cormyr . It rented out storage space for cargo and was owned by Lord Sarp Redbeard , ruler of the town . History . Redbeard Rental Storage and Shipping was in business by 1358 DR and still in business in 1369 DR . Famed traveler Volothamp Geddarm wrote about the business in " Volo ' s Guide to Cormyr " . Description . The warehouse stood on the western back of the Wyvernflow River , close to the public wharf . With two joining wings , it was shaped like an arrow head and stood three stories high , making it the largest building in Wheloon . It was constructed of stone , and continually improved to make it more fire - proof and better defended . " Circa " 1367 DR , the topmost floor was rebuilt in stone and the thatch roof replaced with tiles . The entire compound was designed so fire could not take hold , not even incendiary attacks . The loading dock was covered against the elements and equipped with rolling beam hoists and flatcarts . Defenses . The facility was heavily guarded . The guards were veteran warriors specially trained to be vigilant , and they were supported by trained war dog s . On the roof was a guard - post watching the area and the skies . Together , they guarded against vermin such as rat s and snake s , and against thieves , pirate s , and airborne raids . Services . Redbeard Rental Storage and Shipping rented out storage space in its warehouse for goods shipped up at the Wyvernflow River . It also worked in goods handling . All cargoes were handled with expert care according to their needs , whether they needed to be covered , moved around regularly , or kept at a certain temperature . For example , during winter storms , handbarrows of fire - heated stones were placed in cold parts of the warehouse to maintain temperatures . Business . Lord Sarp Redbeard owned Redbeard Rental Storage and Shipping . He invested heavily in it , but rather than get greedy he took only a slow and steady profit , preferring to focus on improving and maintaining the business . Thus it became the most orderly , cleanest , and well - guarded warehouse along the whole Way of the Manticore . It was an excellent example of a well - managed warehouse business .
A - Ling Shan The A - Ling Shan was a mountain range located in the Hordelands . Geography . An extension of the great Yehimal , this mountain range divided the southern portion of Raurin from the Katakoro Plateau . It also marked the northeastern and eastern borders of the kingdom of Ulgarth in the south . The Jumpa River flowed past the A - Ling Shan in the north - west . Description . Like its parent the Yehimal , the A - Ling Shan was a tangled labyrinth of high , ice - capped peaks . The frozen peaks of this range , most notably the Mahamsaratsu Shan in the east , reached high into the sky . Most reached elevations of between 17 , 000 and 24 , 000 ft . ( 5200 – 7300 m ) . The A - Ling Shan was among the " high peaks " category of the ranges of the Hordelans , which were typically formed from folded and upthrust granite , with jagged profiles . Several notable glaciers , including the Shigatse Glacier and the Glacier of the Dragon , were found within the A - Ling Shan range . The glaciers crept at almost the very sides of range . Lakes from glacial run - off formed at the base of the mountains as melting snow and ice were trapped by rocky depressions . Flash flooding was a known danger in the region . The mountain range was mostly unexplored and unsettled , and only a single pass , Yarlhang La , opened through it in the north , joining the Old Caravan Road . In the west , there were no known points that afforded a crossing of the Jumpa River Gorge below Yarlhang La , so the only passage into the A - Ling Shan was via the eastern valleys . Inhabitants . Among other terrifying monsters , yeti s and dragon s were known to make their homes on the cold slopes of the A - Ling Shan , and raided the nearby lands for food . In particular , the Glacier of the Dragon was a major nesting ground for white dragon s . Greater oni could also be found in the mountains . Local fauna included cave bear s and snow leopard s . Mahamsaratsu Shan was said to be home to a powerful but evil spirit that lured people to their deaths . The fortress monastery of the Tiger ' s Nest stood concealed and inaccessible on the northwestern face of the A - Ling Shan . It was home to the mystical Invisible Tigers monastic order .
Selinor Selinor was a sage in Ordulin . History . Around 1358 DR , Selinor ' s area of expertise was the Elven Court . She often acted as an advisor for rulers who needed to negotiate with elves . The recent turmoil in Elven Court kept her busy for the next year . Selinor had five scribes who worked under her . Fees for her counsel were four times higher than normal . She also sold maps of Myth Drannor in her shop .
Gleamtail jack A gleamtail jack is a type of fish known to live in the Elemental Chaos . Physical description . Gleamtail jacks are albino colored . They are about the size of a human ' s thumb . Abilities . Gleamtail jacks can swim through any elemental matter and can shift between planes . Realmslore . Information about gleamtail jacks can be found in the Vault of Sages in the city of Silverymoon .
Ascalan Ascalan was a man of the city of Wheloon in Cormyr . He was a wizard and fishmonger , and owner of The Fish House . Once a wizard , Ascalan retired to become a fishmonger at The Fish House . He owned a " ring of frost " , which he used to both refrigerate fish and create blocks of ice , both of which he sold to the people of Wheloon , and other merchants and travellers passing through . Occasionally , he also sold potion s , albeit at great cost . By 1369 DR , he was old and rather portly . Ascalan enjoyed talking at length about adventurer ' s lore and lost treasure in Cormyr . He had sons who helped him in his business .
Drisinil Melarn Drisinil Melarn was the matron mother of House Melarn until her death and its fall in the year 1372 DR . History . In 1372 DR , Ssipriina led House Zauvirr in an attempt to defeat House Melarn . She hired the duergar mercenary band Clan Xornbane , with the help of Zammzt , to assist . She took over the Black Claw Mercantile Company storehouse , which was operated by House Zauvirr , House Melarn , and the Menzoberranyr House Baenre . She ordered her guards to kill Drisinil . Clan Xornbane attacked and destroyed House Melarn , causing it to fall into the cavern of the city as the entire city was destroyed . Drisinil ' s daughter , Halisstra Melarn , escaped and joined Quenthel Baenre ' s group investigating the Silence of Lolth . Relationships . Known children :
Lazlo Buckman Lazlo Buckman was a male human and mayor of the village of West Harbor on the Sword Coast North in the 1370s DR . Activities . After Georg Redfell died , Laszlo became the new mayor of West Harbor . History . Neverwinter Nights 2 . Lazlo was a member of the West Harbor militia , who fought against the bladeling s and duergar in 1374 DR . Despite the military career , he also brewed the famous Harvest Mead . Storm of Zehir . Lazlo survived the Second War of the Shadow and returned back to West Harbor . While he repaired the damage with the other surviving villagers , undead attacked them . To keep the village safe , he bribed a black dragon to stop the attacks . Once he ran out of mead , the dragon became angry , capturing Tarmas . Lazlo tasked adventurers with freeing Tarmas , and then to attack the dragon .
Majnun Majnun was a janni of the Haunted Lands in Zakhara in 1367 DR . Activities . Majnun ' s whereabouts remained unknown . His brethren of the Jann of the Haunted Lands believed he stole from Amir Heidar Qan or poisoned him , depending on who was asked . Majnun fled into the vast desert in fear of his life . Majnun traveled disguised as a mystic , but was wary around genie s , especially other jann . A great reward was offered for his capture .
She - Wolves She - Wolves were a female mercenary company based in the Vilhon Reach around 1358 DR . Organization . The She - Wolves had two units of infantry , one of cavalry and one of archers , each of 50 members . There were also 10 scouts , 10 sorceresses , and 20 priestesses . Tactics . They were a very cohesive group , able to fight on all kinds of terrain . They were also very skilled at changing tactics during a battle thank to a rapid code . Contracts . The She - Wolves never accepted work from men that who looked down on women . They were always honorable and tried to help all women in need . They also acted as the army of Ixinos . They charged 500 gold piece s per week for their services . History . On the isle of Ixinos in the Vilhon Reach lived a matriarchal human culture where women were trained as warriors from birth . Around 1258 DR , they started going outside the island and acted as a mercenary company . In time , they destroyed a large number of pirate groups in the Sea of Fallen Stars
Geremis Dyrr Geremis Dyrr was an old member of House Agrach Dyrr of Menzoberranzan in 1373 DR . History . Geremis graduated from Sorcere at an unknown time and became an apprentice of the Lichdrow Dyrr . During the siege of Dyrr ' s compound for their betrayal of Menzoberranzan during the Siege of Menzoberranzan , Geremis , bald and aging , was called back to his house together with all of Dyrr ' s other wizards to help raise magical defenses .
Jalarkh Ohngate Jalarkh Ohngate was a law enforcement officer in the town of Voonlar sometime during the term of Bron Buorstag Hlammythyl , " i . e . " , from about 1355 DR until at least 1372 DR . Personality . Jalarkh was born a mute and did not often take the initiative , but rather followed orders well . Abilities . Jalarkh was incredibly strong and he spent much of his time practicing and training in various weapons . He was a specialist with the scimitar . Possessions . He wore chain mail but he could don plate mail stored in a few caches around town if needed . He carried a " scimitar + 1 " , club , and dagger . History . At some point in his life , he was trained by the Zhentilar and was chosen to be a deputy in Voonlar .
Salbread Salbread was a popular type of bread baked by the creative halfling s of Luiren . Description . Because it lasted for weeks before spoiling , and contained much more flavor than standard breads , salbread was made for sailors and other travelers . Salbread was baked in square pans , allowing for easy storage when travelling . Lemon or orange peels were one of the main ingredients , making it very popular with sailors not only because of the added flavor , but because the orange and lemon peels helped prevent scurvy .
Ildool Lord Ildool was the Crown ' s representative in Marsember , Cormyr . He was widely distrusted because of his alleged dishonesty about taxes , and the Harpers were keeping him in check . Ildool lived at the King ' s Tower . He often met with trade delegations from other states such as Sembia , and he was rumoured to be on friendly terms with Thay . Ildool was also rumoured to use the apparently disused shrine to Waukeen as a covert meeting place . He was replaced by Bledryn Scoril after he died sometime between 1368 DR and 1372 DR .
Ring of the Unquenchable The Ring of the Unquenchable was an efreeti military force located in the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire . Activities . Though they were a slave legion , the efreeti mamluk s of the Ring of the Unquenchable were favored by the Sultan . Base of Operations . The City of Brass served as the base of the Ring of the Unquenchable . Their barracks were located near the Charcoal Palace and the major mosques within the ward of Castings .
Gwynneth ( person ) Gwynneth was the second daughter of the Archduke of Ebenfar , Markus Randol . " Circa " 140 DR , she led refugees across the Sea of Swords to the Moonshae Isles , where they established the first human settlement there . She died a year later of consumption .
Nym Mlezziir Nym Mlezziir was the Battlemaster of the Eastern Marches in Sshamath in the year 1370 DR and 1372 DR . Nym was one of the primary military commanders of the city , assigned to supervising the patrols in the tunnels and the caverns that included the Gauth Grottoes and the ruins of Oghrann . He was renowned for fighting with dwarves and nighteyes and it was said that he had slain at least two gauth alone .
Kuroda Saga Nogami Sado was a samurai retainer of the Niwa clan who commanded Awa in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . He led ten samurai and thirty bushi at Awa village , controlling the shoen , despite the fact that the land was administrated directly from nearby Tamanokuni .
House Hawksong House Hawksong was a moon elf house known for its members ' service to Evermeet as riders of eagle s and pegasi . Base of operations . The Hawksong manse was located in the city of Leuthilspar on Evermeet . It consisted of three towers connected by bridges and no one outside the house was allowed to enter , except members of the Ahmaquissar and Nightstar houses . History . Around 1367 DR , the house was led by Tiatha Hawksong who had not been seen since 1357 DR , but the family ' s official line was she was still alive during this period .
Selwyn Anderil Selwyn Anderil was a farmer during the Elemental Evil crisis . Activitivies . Selwyn managed a farm in the valley . History . Selwyn went to the Dessarin Valley with his wife Maygan in 1484 DR and built a farm . Later , he employed two brothers from Waterdeep , Ob and Fip Lavelle , as workers . In 1491 DR , the Iceshield orc s attacked the farm , capturing Maygan and the Lavelle brothers and injuring Selwyn . He was later saved by some adventurers .
Zalto Duke Zalto was the ruler of the fire giant s sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . Zalto was one of the giant lords at time of the shattering of the ordning . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR after the disappearance of storm giant king Hekaton all giant lords started their path to reshape the ordning . Zalto first led his minions to reclaim Ironslag in the North Faerûn , the greatest forge of ancient Ostoria , with the plan to reconstruct the ancient colossus construct Vonindon , a relic of the Thousand Year War , and unlashed it upon the hated dragon s . However Zalto understood to need a more powerful flame than Ironslag ' s ones so forged an alliance with the drow of House Xorlarrin in order to gain the primordial Maegera . He managed to also forge a non aggression pact with the nearby yak folk Usually Zalto was in the assembly hall playing with his two hell hound s Narthor and Zerebor . Personality . Zalto was always a warmonger , dreaming to led giants in war for the glory of Surtr and Annam . He would sacrifice his family with regret if need for achieve his goal
Zotha Zotha was a godlike being who , according to the " Book of the World " , created a Crystal Sun at the beginning of time , while the god Asgorath created Toril . Asgorath casted Zotha down from the heavens , and Zotha was not mentioned again . Historically , Asgorath actually casted down an " ice moon , " to the surface of Abeir - Toril in an event known as the Tearfall , wiping out the Batrachi civilization and creating the Sea of Fallen Stars . Some scholars from Candlekeep had the theory that this ice moon was one of the Tears of Selûne .
Moonsea Ride The Moonsea Ride was a road that ran from Arabel , through Tilverton north of Cormyr , in a northeasterly direction , cutting through the Rimwood and Midwood areas of the forest of Cormanthor , until it reached Hillsfar on the southern shores of the Moonsea . In Cormyr , it was called the Mountain Ride . From Arabel , it ran past Castle Crag ( near where it joined Dragon Trail ) and through Gnoll Pass in the Storm Horns .
Pigeon Rock Oasis Pigeon Rock Oasis was located in the Hordelands . Description . Located just west of the northern Quoya Desert , this small oasis got its name from the nearby outcropping of rock used to identify it . This rock was home to a great number of pigeons , who had carved a large number of nests into the rough surface over the years . This oasis was seldom used . The lack of shade from the hot sun , the salty water , and the dry air from the desert , all made the oasis a poor stop , and prevented people from building any sort of business nearby . Rumors and Legends . Killing the pigeons was considered bad luck .
Hrotun Hrotun was the very first frost giant skald . Relationships . Hrotun was the son of Ottar , making him one of the second generation of giants to live on Toril . He had a brother named Hjurgen , and he was the uncle of the great hero Hjurnur Wyrmrever . Works . Hrotun composed the " Saga of the Dragon Queller " about Hjurnur Wyrmrever , his nephew .