naist-nlp/zeshel huggingface dataset:
Silent shoes Silent shoes were special footwear used by some rogue s . Uses . Creaking shoes were a thieve ' s nightmare . Silent shoes were soled with a rare flexible material found deep within the jungles of Chult . This substance eliminates any sound created by old leather from typical shoes or boots . These shoes were useful for minimizing noise when travelling within cities as well as natural habitats . Prices . A pair of silent shoes cost 10 gold .
Mahmud Ben Aziz Mahmud Ben Aziz was a half - elf living on Masud Jazayir in the Crowded Sea in 1367 DR . He ruled a small town called Bandar al - Sa ' adat . Activities . Mahmud ruled with a relaxed grip . Some thought his decisions were corrupt , but he knew how to keep the important individuals of the town happy . Mahmud approached the law as a business and sold it to those who paid . He created posts to deal with the daily affairs and ease his schedule . Relationships . Mahmud was the older brother of Karim Ben Aziz and father of Halima Aziz , both of whom lived in Banda al - Sa ' adat .
Trent Oster Trent Oster is one of the founders of BioWare and the founder of , a downloading service , and IdeaSpark Labs . Education and Career . Oster studied computer science at the University of Saskatchewan before co - founding Bioware in 1995 . He worked on the Baldur ' s Gate game and directed the production of Neverwinter Nights and its expansions He left BioWare in 2009 .
Taalmuth Chaadren Taalmuth Chaadren was a human ranger from Amphail , and the father of Tsarra Chaadren . Relationships . Taalmuth married Malruthiia , who was an exiled bastard child of the Ilbaereth house of elves . Their child was Tsarra Chaadren . History . Taalmuth was born in Amphail , but as a ranger he travelled all over the Sword Coast and Tethyr , but eventually settled down in Waterdeep where he met his wife , Malruthiia , a rival hunter . They married in 1337 DR . The couple became guides for hunting trips and parties around Waterdeep , and Taalmuth was under contract to Piergeiron Paladinson , the Field of Triumph , and other noble houses . While on a hunt in the Ardeep Forest in 1357 DR , Taalmuth became involved in a spell battle against a suspected lich ( the true identity of the assailant was not known ) and was killed . His entire body was burned by a " fireball " spell , and there were charred areas on nearby trees , destroyed skeleton s , a pile of stones from an arcane ritual , and a scrap of maroon cloth , which all pointed to a lich as the culprit . Taalmuth was buried in an unmarked grave in his favoured Pellamcopse Woods near to Waterdeep .
Halamar ' s Horses Halamar ' s Horses was a stable run by Blasko Halamar . Geography . The stables were located on the eastern side of Beliard , east of the Stone Bridge in the Savage Frontier of Faerûn . History . Around 1368 DR to 1370 DR , Blasko , an ex - warrior , ran the place with a dozen local boys , including Hagarl , purchasing lame or tired horse s and selling fresh and rested ones as replacements for traveling adventurers . Services . Halamar was known for buying horses and reselling , but he would always try to keep a ten gold piece profit margin for himself between payments and prices .
Undrek ' Thoz Undrek ' Thoz was a confederation of drow cities , called segments , beneath Thay . The ten cities that comprised Undrek ' Thok were spread across the Middledark , each connected to the others by way of Portals . The Matron mother s that ruled were kept in check by a monastic order known as the Blackened Fist . History . Originally the far flung segments of Undrek ' Thoz were all independant drow cities , spread throughout the eastern Middledark . In 114 DR , the drow sent representatives from the various segments and concluded that they should band together for mutual protection , this took the form of a web of Portals that connected each city . Over the intervening two hundred years , the cities Mezrylornyl and Sshurlynder joined the web , further increasing the power of the greater Undrek ' Thoz metropolis .
Ignatia Ignatia was a high - ranking member of the Cult of the Eternal Flame at the Temple of the Eternal Flame in Tyar - Besil during the Elemental Evil crisis . History . In 1491 DR , Ignatia led the warriors at the temple and commanded the hobgoblin s of the south barracks . However , some adventurers infiltrated the temple and confronted and defeated her .
Orauna Speldarnshar Orauna Speldarnshar was a wizard and a member of the Zhentarim . She served as a mageling to Ruatheene and was based in a Zhentilar camp in the valley of Arntethyl by the river Tesh . Orauna was a former Calishite dancing girl . She hated men and tried to kill them at every occasion .
Fish - spice paste Fish - spice paste was a condiment applied to in Faerûn . It was made of fish with spice and also had a salty flavor , and came in several varieties . Elgath ' s Provisions in Archenbridge in Archendale , in the Dalelands , sold fish - spice pastes to add flavor to their traveling rations , in addition to their hot sauces .
Hold animal Hold animal was an enchantment spell that held one animal helpless for a few minutes . Older versions of this spell could paralyze up to four animals for a longer duration . Effects . " Hold animal " operated in the same fashion as " hold person " , with two exceptions . First , it did not require an arcane focus , and second , it affected animals instead of sentient beings . The subject froze in place , standing helpless . It was aware and could breathe normally but could not take any physical actions , including vocalization . A winged creature being held could not flap its wings and , if flying , fell out of the sky . Swimming creatures could not propel themselves and risked drowning . This spell was effective on natural and giant - sized animals but not monsters or magical creatures . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were necessary to cast this spell .
Tyra Tyra was a female young adult black dragon who dwelled in the Vast Swamp in the mid – 14th century DR . Relationships . Tyra was the spawn of Skurge , the great dragon of the Tun Marshes , and the clutchmate of Despayr . Through Skurge , both Tyra and Despayr were direct descendants of the mighty Thauglorimorgorus , the Black Doom , who once ruled the entire land of Cormyr . Tyra ' s father was unknown , but was reputed to be a black dragon living in the jungles of Chult . Lair . Tyra and Despayr dwelled within the Vast Swamp . They typically hunted for prey within its confines , but by 1367 DR they had started raiding into the settled lands of Cormyr beyond . History . When Despayr hatched from his egg , revealing glowing runes across his scales , Tyra and her mother were shocked by the sight . When it became clear he could not breathe acid or wield magic like a typical black dragon , they spurned him and treated him unfairly . Nevertheless , both Tyra and Despayr made their lairs in the Vast Swamp . When they began to raid outside its edges by 1367 DR , several adventuring companies made expeditions into the swamp with the aim of slaying the dragons and / or stealing their treasure hoard . However , most disappeared , few returned unharmed , and none were successful . Ultimately , it was a lizardfolk tribe calling itself Dragonslayer that claimed the credit for slaying Tyra . The lizardfolk then settled in her lair . However , Despayr , now corrupted by Shar ' s will , had a dream of his sister ' s death to the Dragonslayers , and of her unguarded hoard . Following his visions , Despayr came to Tyra ' s lair , massacred many of the lizardfolk , and enslaved the survivors . He then took her lair and hoard as his own , before he was visited by Esvele Graycastle , who retrieved from the treasure the " shadow shard " . With this , Despayr transformed the lizardfolk slaves into the first of the Shadowscale s by 1374 DR .
Tempus ' s Tears Tempus ' s Tears sits at the intersection of the Skuldask Road and The Thundar ' s Ride at the heart of the Fields of the Dead . There is a large standing stone setup at the intersection with an inscription : The dwarf and gnome villagers live in burrow homes as the area of the village is covered in stone ruins . The villages say the stones are under the protections of Amaeraszantha , an Amethyst Dragon . Located in the ruins is the Stone that Speaks . Scholars of Candlekeep have long sought that relic .
Bichan Rarkat Bichan Rarkat was one of the Cloakmasters of Esmeltaran for the Shadow Thieves around 1370 DR . History . Bichan ' s parents were killed when he was ten and soon he become a thug for the Shadow Thieves . He made a career in the local guild of enforcers and thugs until he ascended to the status of guildmaster . When his boss died in a bizarre accident involving a rope in a festhall , Bichan was promoted to Cloakmaster . Personality . Bichan never forgot his humble beginnings , preferring plain and simple clothes like any ordinary half - orc on the street . He , however , emanated an air of authority . Bichan had a good relationship with the other Cloakmaster of Esmeltaran and had a firm control over his operations .
Kralgar Bonesnapper Kralgar Bonesnapper was the chieftain of the Uthgardt Griffon tribe who ruled Griffon ' s Nest . Activities . He endlessly struggled to fulfill his goal of conquering and ruling one of the great cities of the North . Kralgar would most likely be happiest enthroned in Silverymoon , but would be just as pleased to rule Everlund if the city were a bit larger and more fortified , even settling for Neverwinter , Mirabar , Sundabar or Everlund . While he didn ' t believe that magic was strong enough to rout the barbarian s of the Griffon tribe , Kralgar became interested in acquiring enchanted items for his own use .
Arcana domain The arcana domain , or magic domain as it is sometimes called , ( not to be confused with the spell domain ) is a deity domain that grants divine spellcasters prayer s connected to the power of the arcane . They may , as part of their training , gain the ability to use wizard ly implement s such as scrolls , wand s , and rod s . Deities with the Arcana domain . After the Spellplague , Corellon , Selûne , and Sseth connected themselves to the governance of the arcane , splitting the domain between themselves . None of the three possess the same degree of control over magic that Mystryl , Mystra , or Midnight did , but their influence is far from negligible and each has a unique approach that defines , to an extent , their worshipers ' connection to the arcane . Corellon , who supports the efforts of Elven high mage s , favors the use of arcane magic in the creation of beautiful art and his eladrin followers approach magic through an almost aesthetic frame of mind . Conversely , Selûne and her worshipers prefer magic that changes with the ebb and flow of the world , with many of their spell s or prayers overlapping to some degree with the enchantment school or moon domain . Sseth , the sole evil god of the three , is a secretive deity who fosters illusion , secrecy , and darkness . Worshipers of Sseth , along with the deity himself , often fuel their magic with the pain and suffering of others , drawing on others ' life force . Arcana domain prayers . 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 ) .
Meo The Meo family was a noble family based in the city of Xai Chung in Koryo . They had an ancestral mansion there . Around 1350 DR , the king of Silla ordered the children of Meo Yungdo — Meo Cha and Meo Li — be kidnapped and sold into slavery . His reason remains unknown ; it may have been for leverage against Yungdo , or in cruel revenge over some perceived offense . Fortunately , Meo Cha and Meo Li were reunited and managed to escape . They eventually returned safely to Koryo , where the tyrant king had abdicated and their father became advisor to the new king , Wanang Sun , by 1357 DR .
Hudid Hudid , also called the " City of Humility " , was one of the Cities of the Pantheon . It was famous for its trade in exotic goods and for featuring the most important university in all of Zakhara . Geography . Hudid was located between I ' tiraf and Mahabba , where Al - Jama River flowed into the Crowded Sea . Trade . In addition to trading widely , Hudid produced glass lenses and telescopes .
Ninth Serôs War The Ninth Serôs War was a conflict fought between the merfolk realm of Hmurrath and the merrow Axe Kingdoms of Khuur and Nmalk , in the undersea land of Serôs in the 6th century DR . History . Background . In the Year of the Deep Wound , 582 DR , Tarag , a chieftain of the sea ogre s , used the powers of the sword " Ilbratha " and his own battle strategies to conquer the western frontiers of the merfolk realm of Hmurrath . There , Tarag founded the two Axe Kingdoms of Khuur and Nmalk . The war . The Axe Kingdoms and Hmurrath fell to fighting in the Year of the Killing Blow , 653 DR , beginning the Ninth Serôs War . The merrow suffered a major defeat in the Battle of the Haunted Plains in the Year of the Coveted Briars , 654 DR . Following their defeat , four - fifths of all merrow in Serôs were forced to flee south to the other side of the Sharksbane Wall . The rest survived on the Hmur Plateau or living amidst the ruins on the Haunted Plains . Three years of conflict culminated in the destruction of the Axe Kingdoms and the fall of the merrow to the merfolk of Hmurrath in the Year of the Volanth , 655 DR . This saw the end of merrow " civilization " in Serôs .
Dispelling Dispelling is a quality that can be applied to weapons . Once per day , the wielder can use the weapon to " dispel " magic on whatever the weapon next touches . Creation . In order to forge a " dispelling " weapon , the caster must have " dispel magic " available .
Bladeboots Bladeboots were nasty footwear worn by some rogue s and adventurers . Uses . Bladeboots were most effective when used in a surprise attack , typically after the wearer was apprehended and stripped of their weapons . Bladeboots housed a dagger - sized blade within the sole of the boot . The blade was triggered by clicking the heels together , causing it to spring forward where it could be used with kicking attacks . Prices . A pair of bladeboots cost 15 gold .
Halima min Kor Halima min Kor was a human ethoist within the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . As the High Priest of the Palace , Halima led the religious services of the entire palace . Many of the palace servants , who did not have time to venture to the Golden Mosque , worshiped here . She held the position for 40 years as of 1367 DR . In addition to her religious duties , Halima commanded the security forces of the Vault of the Word of the Loregiver during emergencies .
Red Plumes The Red Plumes is a mercenary army of warrior s that operates directly under the will of First Lord Maalthiir . They enforce his will within the walls of Hillsfar , even going so far as to harass its inhabitants , while regularly extorting them , in order to maintain a fear of his authority . They understand their limits however , never going as far as would warrant complaints or pleas too loud as to be heard by the First Lord . Along with guarding the city , patrols of the Red Plumes can often be found keeping an eye open for monsters , members of the Zhentarim or other threats .
Teziir Teziir is the largest free city on the coast of the Dragonmere . Teziir is an independent trade city , attempting to displace Westgate as the principal trade city for goods traveling from the Sword Coast to the Inner Sea . The city is still considered a frontier town by most people . Its growth has been haphazard . Very few roads run straight for any considerable distance . There is also a considerable population that lives outside the town in shacks and tents . They provide many services , both legal and illegal , to the inhabitants of the city proper . Teziir has never been involved in an actual war , though it does suffer from brutal pirate raids . Government . Teziir is a trade city , run like a business by a council of merchants . This council ' s membership consists of many of the same men and women who founded the city and they run the city like it is their own personal property . These merchants have hired a variety of people to administer , guard , and otherwise service the city and they treat them like employees , dismissing them if they don ' t produce results . Religion . Several churches have established temples in Teziir , including : Azuth , Chauntea , Helm ( the largest temple in the city ) , Torm , Tymora , and Tyr . There is no " official " religion of the city , though most of the ruling council worships Helm . Population . Teziir has a normal population of around 40000 , which swells to over 50000 in the summer . There is also a population of prospectors and miners who ply their trades in the mountains outside the city . Their success has been minimal , at best .
Knowledge domain The Knowledge domain was a set of spells that were granted by deities whose portfolio included the field of knowledge . Priests who worshiped one of these deities could choose which aspects of their god or goddess they wished to focus on , and if they chose this domain , their repertoire of spells was expanded to include the ones listed below . Knowledge Domain Spells . During the latter part of the Era of Upheaval , priests who chose this domain had access to the following spells as they advanced in level . 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 ) .
School of the Mage of Shadowdale The School of the Mage of Shadowdale was a small school in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Students accepted by Elfinster could learn magical spell s , or , if they lacked magical ability , they could learn to recognize a specific spell being cast based upon the caster ' s gestures and speech . Though Elfinster could be quite eccentric , his prices were reasonable and he was a proficient teacher . Scroll s could also be purchased here . Inhabitants . Elfinster owned and operated this school .
Bevemar Bevemar was a cleric and a member of the Shadow Thieves around 1370 DR . Personality . Bevemar tolerated no backtalk from those she worked with , let alone those who worked for her . Activities . Bevemar worked for both the assassin and the enforcer chapters of the guild in northern Amn . Sometimes , her work forced her to travel to Baldur ' s Gate . Her moniker derived for her habit of removing the tongues of debtors of the Shadow Thieves .
Ghaulantatra Ghaulantatra was a white dragon ghost who fought for ownership of her home lair against the Cult of the Dragon and Thaluul , a beholder ghost . Description . The ghost looked to have the general shape of an enormous white dragon , but made of pale white mist . Personality . Ghaulantatra thought she was a god , and as such , gathered a small following in the Sandskull orc tribe of the Fallen Lands . The tribe , like others in the area , seemed to follow more from fear than faith . Generally , she killed weaker creatures , but occasionally she granted others some of her treasure or magic as a show of her generosity . History . She gained prominence during the Dracorage when , as most of the Cult of the Dragon was dealing with Sammaster , a portion made a deal with Old Mother . They brought her treasure , and she used her power and influence to gain control of numerous orc tribes in the area . This deal gave the Cult a hold in the region . Relationships . Most of the Cult was okay with the deal , but some worked to get rid of the Old Mother by satisfying her greed and dismissing her spirit . The Cult hoped to move a living dragon into the lair . Another enemy was the ghost of the beholder Thaluul . The beholder was responsible for killing Ghaulantatra and she in return for killing it . The two were chained to the lair and locked in eternal battle to oust the other .
Auvandell Auvandell , named after the human hero Auvan Arlandspyr , was a village located on the road from Silverymoon to Sundabar , where the road descended out of Silverymoon Pass . The town clustered around an old , dwarf - built , Delzoun watchtower . Description . A small community lived around the gray base of the tower and was a place of repose for travelers . The area around Auvandell was not so easy to cultivate . Goats and sheep were the main resource for local agriculture , while apple and cherry orchards were cultivated on the slopes of the hills . Two small mines in the nearby hills were the primary business of Auvandell . A foundryman produced copper , lead and iron ingots , which were sent to Sundabar on heavy carts pulled by teams of oxen . Leadership . Auvandell wasn ' t so different from other villages , despite being the largest and the most defended . Despite Auvandell belonging to the jurisdiction of Sundabar , the village enjoyed administrative autonomy . Auvandell was governed by a High Sheriff , Jortheyn Serpentbane . Helm Dwarf - Friend , ruler of Sundabar , granted Jortheyn his title and role in return for services provided to Sundabar . Rumors & Legends . Legends told that the king of Delzoun commanded Auvan Arlandspyr to kill a dragon that dwelt right in the tower . The watchtower was said to be built over the wyrm ' s hoard .
Morthil Morthil was the recipient of one of Ithraides ' s telkiira . Later he become the Grand Mage of Yuireshanyaar becoming a key player in that kingdom for several centuries . He also founded a long - standing society of wizards known as the Seneirril Tathyrr , or the Mooncrescent Order
Newt Longscar Newt Longscar was a bloodforge mage operating out of the Serpent Valley in the Utter East during the time of the Bloodforge Wars ( 648 – 657 DR ) . Newt Longscar mustered and trained a bloodforge army in the Serpent Valley to fight against the advancing commander of the Legendary Campaign , who aimed to unify the Utter East through conquest . The commander tried to strike first before Newt was fully prepared and established .
Sound burst Sound burst was an evocation spell that blasted subjects with damaging sound waves . Effects . The caster blasted an area with a tremendous cacophony . Creatures in the area took sonic damage , and those weak of will would be stunned for several seconds . Deafened creatures were not stunned but were still damaged . Arcane Focus . A small musical instrument .
Curse of the Azure Bonds ( game ) Curse of the Azure Bonds is the second title in the four - game " Forgotten Realms " series of computer role - playing games developed and published by Strategic Simulations , Inc . It is the sequel to " Pool of Radiance " . The game was based on the novel " Azure Bonds " and the module " Curse of the Azure Bonds " . Characters from the novel appear in the game to aid the party . Story . Picking up where " Pool of Radiance " left off , the party has departed Phlan for Tilverton where they plan to search for the runaway princess of Cormyr . However , before they arrive , they are waylaid by brigands who render them unconscious . The party wakes up in a Tilverton inn , finding themselves healed , but with their equipment missing . Even more worrisome , each party member has five azure bonds imprinted on their forearm . The party must uncover the meaning of their bonds and learn how to free themselves from their terrible curse . In doing so they will need to confront the evil powers behind the scheme , who call themselves the New Alliance .
Mocking Maiden The Mocking Maiden was an inn and tavern in the city of Calaunt in the Vast , operating around 1358 DR . It was a merry and busy place , but of excellent quality for only moderate prices . The staff focused on good food and on keeping adventuring patrons happy .