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Ssibalentanamas Ssibalentanamas was the priest in charge of the yuan - ti breeding program that took place in the catacombs beneath the Cathedral of Emerald Scales in the Year of Wild Magic , 1372 DR . He was also the First Consort of the ruler of Hlondeth , Dediana Extaminos . Activities . As the First Keeper of the Sacred Eggs , Ssibalentanamas controlled the histachii that guarded and tended the hundreds of yuan - ti eggs that were incubated in brood chambers deep below the Cathedral of Emerald Scales . Ostensibly , he was breeding an army to defend Hlondeth , but only he and the high priestess Medusanna Mhairdaul knew the full extent of the program . As the First Consort , he attended Dediana Extaminos , but he was not the father of Dmetrio Extaminos . Relationships . Ssibalentanamas was in a unique position , being the ally of Medusanna and the consort of Dediana , since the two females detested each other and came close to trading blows on at least a few occasions .
Sitting monkey The sitting monkey was a magical chalice carved in the shape of a monkey . It was one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , a collection of magical vessels created by the Han people of Koryo in ancient times . Powers . To use the " sitting monkey " , one had to hold a ceremony at midnight , in which they burned incense inside the cup and made a certain , strange chant . In return , they received greater skill in climbing , an overall boost to abilities that depended on experience , and the power to use the " true seeing " spell like a shukenja one time a day . A user had to perform this ceremony nightly in order to retain these powers . However , if they continued this regimen for six months or more , they suffered a permanent change : their toes became as prehensile as a monkey ' s , able to naturally grasp things like branches , ledges , and ropes . This made it uncomfortable to wear shoes . History . As one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , the " sitting bull " < nowiki > ' s < / nowiki > powers had most likely at one stage influenced the history of Koryo . However , it was later lost . In the mid – 14th century DR , King Wanang Sun led an expedition to recover three of the Wo - ha Ui - jung . He was successful , discovering the " sitting bull " , " sitting monkey " , and " standing deer " by 1357 DR . He kept the " sitting monkey " stored in his treasure rooms .
Qyzal Qyzal was a rare female morkoth fighter member of the Arcanium of Olleth in Serôs in 1370 DR . Personality . Qyzal was a good strategist but her habit of toying with her victims often caused delays or worse effects . She was ambitious like most of the male morkoth . Qyzal was totally loyal to Axar Xyrl , that she believed would become the next Grand Arcane . History . Qyzal born of the same egg clutch as Grand Caster Duupox . She become one of the subordinate of the arcount Axar Xyrl . Qyzal trained two quelzarn to use as war dogs . Xyrl told to her that her future depended if the experiment would be successful . In 1370 DR Axar Xyrl allied with the aquatic elf tyrant Gantar Kraok and the arcount sent Qyzal , with four morkoth soldiers and her quelzarns , and Duupox to organized am ambush against some surface dwellers enemies of Kraok . Secretly Xyrl told her to kept an eye to Duupox and Gantar in search of possible treacheries . Later Axar Xyrl too , together with Gantar Kraok , entered in battle to help his subordinates . However Gantar no cared to hit the morkoth and when Axar Xyrl and Duupox confronted the elf about Gantar insulted everyone on the place and teleport ed away . So Axar in revenge offered his alliance to the surface dwellers .
Uther ( individual ) Uther was the butler of the Society of Stalwart Adventurers in Suzail in the 1360s DR . Thanks to an irreversible spell cast by Danilo Thann , Uther looked like an Abyss al denizen . The Thann family payed him a large amount of money for the damage . Secretly , Uther liked his new look , because it attracted some of the more adventurous female members of the circle and made it easy for him stop a brawl with a single look .
Akyid al - Neti Akyid al - Neti was the Headmaster of Al - Bidir Sallah , or the " Home of the Seekers of Knowledge " , which was located in Huzuz , in 1367 DR . Description . Akyid was a half - elven male sorcerer . Activities . Akyid lectured for several hours each week covering the finer points of magic . His audience for these lectures was composed of wizards of at least moderate skill . Foreign wizards wishing to study at the College of Magic were first interviewed by Akyid to determine their motives . These interviews were conducted while Akyid wore a " ring of truth " so he could discern if the applicants were lying to him . History . Akyid was also the dean of the College of Magic and the third such person to hold the title of Dean and Headmaster at the University . He believed that anyone possessing a modicum on intelligence could learn at the least basic magical skills .
Bear Bears were mammal s , typically of a predatorial nature , that were found throughout Toril . Although lacking in particularly supernatural abilities , larger bears were still dangerous creatures to enrage and could prove a match for the ill - prepared adventurer . Bears could be most often found in forested regions or caverns . Physical description . Bears were incredibly powerful physically , possessing superhuman strength as well as a formidable durability , making attacking these clawed beast s an ill - advised idea . Among the most commonly encountered bears were human - sized , with larger species existing . Bears also had a powerful sense of smell and many were omnivorous . Species of bears . Some of the more commonly encountered bear species are listed below .
Master Harper Master Harper is a specialized prestige class on Faerûn , whose members are elite agents of the Harpers . They study spells and develop many skills to help them in their duties of preserving lore by imparting it to others , raising morale and aiding other members of the Harpers as well as others who promote similar aims . Many master Harpers are bard s , but by no means all are . Ranger s , sorcerer s , wizard s , loremaster s , and Harper agent s often also become master Harpers . All have a love of accurate information ( particularly old or secret lore ) and of verifying , changing and sharing it . Not all longtime Harpers are master Harpers and rank within the Harpers doesn ' t depend on class or level , but many senior Harpers have at least one level in the master Harper prestige class . Abilities . Master Harpers could communicate by mean of a special sign language known as harpspeak . Ex - Masters . It is possible for Master Harpers to violate the code of the Harpers or intentionally turn away from the society . Such an individual quickly gains a bad reputation among other Harpers and can no longer use any of the divine blessings ( such as Oghma ' s Echo ) . A petition to the High Harpers and an atonement spell from a deity they choose can bring a fallen Master back into good graces . Master Harpers who are also High Harpers aren ' t deemed to have strayed until a majority of their fellow contemporaries meet and deem them to have done so . As there is seldom a consensus on Harper policy , Master Harpers must have knowingly endangered other Harpers or maliciously intended to harm the whole organization for these elite Master Harpers to be voted out .
Kultaka The nation of Kultaka occupies a fertile coastal plain and its surrounding mountains . Despite being a coastal nation , large salt marshes that stretch along the coast separate the people from the sea . Kultaka is populated by humans . History . Kultaka fought many wars with Nexal but was never conquered . The Golden Legion defeated Kultaka in 1361 DR but since the city had very little gold Cordell moved on to Nexal . 20 , 000 Kultakan warriors joined Cordell ' s expedition .
Cricket A cricket is a type of insect . Species . Horse . Horse crickets were known for seeking shade by hopping into the mouths of bluetail snake s and then being swallowed . Lyra Sunrose listed them as examples of how Cormanthor had the world ' s dumbest insects . Locations . The cricket was known to inhabit the following areas :
Emerus King Emerus Warcrown of Citadel Felbarr was one of the Members of the Council of 12 Peers . < ref name = " N : GSF / Cities - p55 " > < / ref > Since 1367 DR he sought to rebuild the " once - glorious city of Felbarr " ; despite this , the Citadel was still very vulnerable . < ref name = " N : GSF / Cities - p61 " > < / ref > In the second month of 1486 DR , King Emerus abdicated his throne and title to Parson Glaive to join on the march to reclaim Gauntlgrym . Later that year , Emerus Warcrown died and was named the 2nd King of Gauntlgrym . Emerus drew the runes on the doors and doorframe of the Rune Gate . < / nowiki > Description . Emerus was a fit and muscular shield dwarf with flaxen beard and scar from above the right eye thru his cheek ending at is right ear . He received the scar in the battle to recover Citadel Felbarr . In 1463 , he was more than 200 years old but he had the sort of physique that would " make a fifty - year - old jealous . "
Penanggalan A penanggalan was a variety of female vampiric undead creature . Description . A penanggalan had two forms . During the day , the penanggalan appeared as a human female resembling its original form before undeath . At night , the penanggalan returned to its lair and its head separated from its body , revealing a 3 - foot - long tail . A penanggalan ' s eyes glowed red in darkness . Combat . The penanggalan ' s head flew around in search of prey , seeking the most charismatic sleeping female ( especially between the age of 13 and 40 ) and choosing males only when no females were available . When a suitable victim was found , the penanggalan hypnotized her , punctured her neck , and fed on her blood throughout the night . The penanggalan then released the victim , returning to suck more blood each successive night until the victim was dead . Even if the penanggalan failed to return , the victim suffered from a curse , dying after several weeks unless " dispel evil " and healing spells were cast on her . Victims never remembered the feeding of the penanggalan , recalling only vague images of red water and stacked corpses . Female victims who died rose from the grave after three days to become penanggalans themselves , whereas male victims did not turn into undead . In human form , the penanggalan had the same fighting skills as in life and was unable to cause undeath . When a penanggalan ' s head was detached , it was unable to move its body but was able to sense other creatures around the body , in which case it would attack them , the only time it would attack creatures that were awake . If a penanggalan ' s head was exposed to sunlight , it would be paralyzed until the sunlight was gone . If the head was separated from the body for more than seven hours after exposure to sunlight , both head and body began to decay and the entity animating the body returned to the Nine Hells . Most creatures that witnessed the separation of the penanggalan ' s head from its body fell unconscious for 24 hours , then wandered around in a stupor for three more days . Creatures that witnessed the head flying around , hissing garbled pronouncements of doom , were often overcome by fear . Society . Penanggalans lived solitary lives , living in up to six lairs at a time . Locations . It was rumored that a penanggalan dwelt in the Mere of Dead Men .
Kahin Kahins ( females were sometimes called kahinas ) were the practitioners of an unusual and ancient faith in the burning land of Zakhara . Also called idol priests , they saw divinity not only in the gods but in all things , and saw a divine force at work in the universe as a whole . They did not , however , necessarily believe that this force worked toward a discernible goal . Kahins strove for balance and moderation both for themselves and the world around them . Together with the fact that they were often wandering , this attitude often led them to take the role of mediators , especially in Al - Badia society . Each kahin channeled the power of the universe in a different way , through worship of a particular idol , holy site , or local god . Despite their name , idol priests considered the worship of living idol s as savage and opposed their cults . Kahins were very loosely organized , usually traveling without others of their faith , but recognized and helped each other whenever the need arose . Very experienced idol priests formed the Circle of Aged Masters and took upon themselves the instruction of like - minded youths . The symbol of the kahin faith was six arrows pointing down arranged in an arc . This faith had some common ground with the Durpar i belief in Adama . Requirements . Kahins could be clerics of any race , but always had a least a partly neutral outlook . Possessions . Kahins eschewed all armor except hide . Abilities . As divine spellcasters , kahins could gain major access to the sphere s of All , Animal , Divination , Elemental , Healing , Plant , and Weather . They could also gain minor access to the spheres of Creation , Protection , and Sun . Members of the Circle of Aged Masters became step by step immune to a specific weapon type , an element , and a species of creatures . Kahins could not turn or command undead creatures .
Glevith Glevith was a criminal in Phlan during the Tyranny of Dragons . Personality . Glevith did not like the established powers and always fought for the good of the lower class . He enjoyed being seen as a hero of the people for his role fighting against the cultists . History . Glevith was a mid - level member of the Welcomer crime syndicate in Phlan . He also had a number of contacts outside the organization , like Aya Glenmiir . He rarely worked with the Harpers . In 1489 DR , during the Cult of the Dragon ' s coup in the city , he became one of the leaders of the resistance against the cultists . Glevith helped some adventurers to perform missions against the cult and even assigned to them a mission ordered by the Harpers . Later he recruited an adventuring party to stop an cultist contingent led by Ixusaxa Terrorsong outside Phlan .
Geildirion of Cimbar The Geildirion of Cimbar was a book of secret lore from Myth Drannor . History . The book was held in a tower in Myth Drannor and guarded by a beholder mage until the party of Quenthel Baenre , with the help of Jezz the Lame , retrieved it in 1372 DR for Tzirik of House Jaelre in exchange for more information about the Silence of Lolth .
Bloodpurge Bloodpurge was an herb that could be found in the deeper parts of polluted freshwater marshes in Faerûn . Usage . Bloodpurge could be dried and used as an herb to neutralize minor poisons . Bloodpurge that was to be used in this manner cost 15 gold pieces per dose .
Jet Jet was a variant of bituminous coal that could be cut into fancy stones . Description . Jet was a deep black gemstone that was hard enough to take facets and was often used in simple pendants or as part of a larger setting . In the wealthy commercial centers of Amn , Calimshan , and Sembia , jet was worn to represent sorrow and mourning . This custom was also practiced in Waterdeep and Westgate . A typical specimen had a base value of 100 gp . Powers . Jet was the material of choice for " magic jar s " and could be made to release the captive life force within by means of certain treatments , or accidentally trigger the release by casting specific spells in close proximity to the " magic jar " . If this were to happen , a person or creature near the " magic jar " would have their life essence sucked into the " jar " and the captive entity would be released to inhabit their body . Being in possession of a " magic jar " rarely gave any control or influence over the entity stored within . Legends and Rumors . The legends of jet being used for " magic jars " were true , and stories about irascible wizards or dire magical beasts popping out to possess the body of the hapless victim gave jet a bad reputation . Jet gems and jewelry found in treasure troves were generally viewed with great suspicion .
Kaelyn Kaelyn the Dove was a half - celestial cleric of Ilmater . She fought alongside the Kalach - Cha during his / her adventures in the Unapproachable East . Behind the scenes . Kaelyn was voiced by . Despite being a former doomguide , she has none of the prerequisites for that class and no levels in it . ( Of course , doomguide wasn ' t available as a class until " Storm of Zehir " . ) If she stands on the dais in the mirror puzzle at the Academy of Shapers and Binders , the mirror form of her that appears at the other end has the wings of an erinyes .
Denak Denak was an abjurer and a member of the Red Wizards of Thay . Relationships . The Red Wizard worked with Edwin Odesseiron and Zulkir Nevron . History . The wizard was searching for a lost magic artifact in a ruin in the Spider Wood in the Cloak Wood with his partners Diana , Lasala , and Brendan .
Anton Marivaldi Anton Marivaldi was a male pirate from Turmish in the Sea of Fallen Stars during the Second Sundering . History . Anton originated from Sapra in Turmish but after some crime he went into exile and became a pirate captain . Wanting the reward of a bounty , Anton tried to capture the young Chosen of Lathander Stedd Whitehorn but in the end he chose to help him in his mission . Behind the Scenes . Anton shared name and surname with a ( probable ) ancestor , a follower of the Red Knight that fought the Cult of the Dragon and raging marine dragons in 1373 . Richard Lee Byers admitted that he forgot he ' d used the name before .
Heartblood River The Heartblood River was a tributary of the Delimbiyr in the Savage Frontier . It found its source on the north face of the Star Mounts and wound its way east and south through the Dire Wood . There it gained its name from the red tinge its waters took on as they passed the ruined city of Karse . By the time it joined the Delimbiyr , its waters returned to a normal hue . It was said that drinking from the waters when they still flowed red could grant an increase to magical powers , or help stave off adverse magical effects . The red color was attributed simply to soil deposits picked up as the river passed through the Dire Wood . However , other sources mentioned contamination from the blood of the still - beating heart of the dead god Karsus .
Kate Kenkichi Kate Kenkichi was a samurai retainer of the Tsu family who run a posthouse in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . In a posthouse in a cool and shaded hollow inside a Niwa shoen , he led a company of one samurai ( his brother Kate Akiie ) and ten bushi . Personality . Kate greatly disliked the Niwa clan and secretly permitted bandits and opponents of the Niwa to use his posthouse . He had received his position thanks to particular favors .
Mycontil ' s last resort Mycontil ' s last resort was a spell unique to Halruaa . History . This spell was rumored to by used by Mycontil himself during his final stand against the Dambraii invaders . Effects . This spell converted every spell memorized by a wizard into pure magical energy , allowing for an extremely deadly strike to every creature standing with 30 ft . ( 10 m ) of the caster . This spell even affected creatures with magical resistance , but with less power . The caster risked their life when casting this spell . If they were able to resist the deadly magic , then the caster was permanently weakened , often falling into a prolonged coma for several weeks . Components . This spell required a finger bone of an archmage to cast . Before casting , the finger bone needed to be prepared using a special ritual that lasted several days . Materials needed for the ritual included :
Nezznar Nezznar , also known as the " Black Spider " , was a drow who was in search of the Forge of Spells in Wave Echo Cave . The drow promised a share to Iarno Albrek in exchange for his loyalty and aid . Nezznar was the true leader of the Redbrands , controlling them ( as well as the Cragmaw tribe of goblin s and bugbear s ) in the hopes of finding Wave Echo Cave and unlocking its secrets ( while also keeping it a secret for himself ) . Nezznar had many spies reaching all the way to Neverwinter .
Reldyk Applecrown Reldyk Applecrown was a minor War Wizard of Cormyr . History . Often he acted as bodyguard for the old Lady Darlethra Greatgaunt , who always requested a young handsome man for her protection in Suzail . Around 1479 DR , the young Reldyk was one of the many War Wizards at the battle at the house of Larak Dardulkyn . Healed of his wounds , Elminster Aumar possessed his body in order to speak with Vangerdahast Aeiulvana . El used the body of Applecrown until 1480 when Manshoon , instead of work with him as ordered by Mystra , destroyed Applecrown , hoping to kill also Elminster .
Crossbow A crossbow is a weapon consisting of a bow mounted on a stock that shoots bolt s . A mechanism in the stock holds the bow in its fully - drawn position , without human effort or intervention , until it is shot by releasing a trigger . Due to the short travel of the bow section in firing the weapon , significant force is needed to prime it for firing . Variations . Hand crossbow . A hand crossbow is a very small crossbow ideal for concealment . It is a short range weapon , but can be drawn for firing with just one hand . A hand crossbow costs around 100 gold pieces . Light crossbow . A light crossbow is a simple crossbow with a bow ( called the " prod " or " lath " ) made of a single piece of wood , usually ash or yew . It is small enough to be fired ( somewhat less accurately ) from one hand , and a pair of them can be wielded and fired simultaneously , but two hands are required in order to reload a light crossbow , usually by inserting a bolt and pulling a lever . Light crossbows cost around 35 gold pieces . Heavy crossbow . A heavy crossbow is a larger version of the light crossbow . It is primed with a winch . Although it can be fired with one hand , accuracy is impaired even further than with a light crossbow due to the increased weight . It requires two hands to reload . Heavy crossbows cost around 50 gold pieces . Repeating crossbow . Repeating crossbows are available in both light and heavy varieties , and hold a case of five bolts . These bolts can be fired in quick succession , interspersed with the drawing action , to avoid having to continually reload bolts . Two hands are required to operate the repeating crossbow , due to the need to draw the bow each time a bolt is fired . A light repeating crossbow costs around 250 gold pieces , whereas a heavy repeating crossbow costs around 400 gold pieces . Ammunition . Crossbows , regardless of size , fire bolts . Ten bolts usually cost around 1 gold piece , although a case of five bolts for a repeating crossbow ( regardless of size ) usually costs the same amount .
Phenalope Phenalope , also known as , was related to the less valuable rhodochrosite . Description . These pink to rose - red semi - precious stones could be or tumbled smooth . It was found in crystal form or in large non - crystalline deposits that were cut in slabs , then broken into smaller pieces for tumbling . Folklore said this stone would protect against magical fire . A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp . Powers . Folklore was correct . Phenalope extinguished magical flames within a 60 ft ( 18 . 3 m ) radius and prevented them from igniting or re - igniting . A " fireball " would only produce a flash of light and a puff of smoke around the surface of the sphere where the " fireball " would have detonated . Non - magical fires were also suppressed within range of this stone . No fires could be lit and existing fires had a good chance of being extinguished . Oil - based fires were somewhat less susceptible to phenalope , but eventually they would succumb also . Because of this property , phenalope was used as an inlay in the floors of large meeting halls , ballrooms , and other such places . Phenalope was effective in extinguishing the magical flame generated by mellochrysos .