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Remorhaz A remorhaz , also known as a polar worm , was a monstrous beast resembling a cross between a worm and a centipede . A remorhaz was a creature that thrived in cold environments , particularly arctic regions . Description . A remorhaz had leathery tough wings ( which it could not use to fly ) , an insect - like head , and a 40 ft ( 12 m ) scaly body . It was ice - blue in color , had dozens of legs , and its back glowed red with an inner fire that could melt all but the strongest of metals . It had horns along its body and dagger - like teeth . It naturally had very high magic resistance . Combat . A remorhaz produced an incredible amount of heat , allowing it to take advantage of the vulnerability that many creatures in its native environment possessed . Its heat also allowed it to melt nonmagical weapons that struck its red - hot protrusions . A remorhaz liked to wait in ambush for its potential prey . When a living creature dew near , the remorhaz sprang from the ground and struck . It primarily used its teeth in combat , or swallowed its opponent whole and subjecting it to its gizzard and fiery insides . Ecology . The chitin of the remorhaz could be used to make chitin armor . The secretion of the remorhaz , called " thrym " , was valuable to alchemists in making heat - related magical items . Remorhazes were sometimes tamed by frost giant s of the Spine of the World , who used them as guardians . However , because the remorhazes were wild creatures , they were likely to turn on their masters at any time . Remorhaz eggs could be sold for the purpose of raising them as guards . The tribe of the White Worm honored the remorhaz as their spirit animal . Remorhazes were used by the monks of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose to test their disciples by riding them . Locations . Remorhazes were found in the Cloud Peaks , Spine of the World , Icewind Dale , Anauroch ' s High Ice , the Great Glacier , the Endless Ice Sea , the Ice Mountains , the Ice Run , and the Glacier of the White Worm ( named for the creatures ) . Remorhazes have also been spotted in the Fangs of the Cloud Peaks along the Trade Way . The Opoboquo remorhaz was a unique species of remorhaz was native to the Opoboquo Valley of the Keryjek Ridge . An Opoboquo remorhaz was only about 10 feet long , light green in color , and not nearly as hot as its cousins . Angulutiun s hunted the Opoboquo remorhaz to use its shell make " jakerek " , a fast caribou sled .
Heptios Heptios was the most powerful wizard in Chessenta in 1357 DR . Activities . Heptios wandered the streets of Cimbar trying to spread his philosophy . Heptios had a room in the University but preferred to live in friends ' houses . Personality . Heptios considered himself a philosopher believing that passion was always dangerous and that man must follow a rational path . Despite the rumors , he believed that the Numbers Cult ' s goal to translate magic into mathematics and find a magic equation to rule the world was based on a mistake . Relationship . Heptios led a group of like - minded philosophers known as the Heptain . The Cimbarran mob hated him and tried to kill him a number of times .
Hasos Thora Hasos Thora was the Baron of Soolabax in 1479 DR . Description . Hasos was tall , muscular and long - nosed . History . In 1479 DR , due to the war against Threskel , Hasos had to cooperate with Aoth Fezim and the Brotherhood of the Griffon in the war effort . He did so , but grudgingly . During the siege of Soolabax , he fought alongside Gaedynn Ulraes and helped to defeat the threskelian army .
Targos Targos was the second - largest city of the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale . Geography . The city sits on the southernmost shore of the Maer Dualdon along a series of high cliff walls that shelter its port from the savage winter winds . The harbor ' s deep water allow the construction of vessels which were large for the area , and the sheltering cliffs permit construction to continue through much of the year . As a result the town isamongst the top towns of the region for dominance of the knucklehead trout industry . The city itself , and much of the harbor , is surrounded by a city wall . History . Ca . 1351 DR , the councilman of Targos was Kemp , who protected the town from a barbarian invasion in 1351 DR and the magical light beam sent by Akar Kessell in 1356 DR . Kemp was distrustful of outsiders and guarded his town ' s interests greedily . Trade . Like most of the Ten Towns , Targos specializes in trading knucklehead trout . Its hundred - boat fleet takes in a larger catch than the other three towns on Maer Dualdon combined . Notable locations . The city ' s " Ash Quarter " is a neighborhood that was blackened and destroyed by one of Akar Kessell ' s attacks using Crenshinibon .
Tykkyl Burrwarden Tykkyl Burrwarden was a shopkeeper in Skullport . Activities . Tykkyl , with his twin sister Tohkkal Burrwarden , managed the shop Clockwork Wonders . Personality . Tykkyl was the dreamer of the Burrwarden twins . He was prone to bouts of inspirational ranting and activity . He dropped whatever he was doing and began sketching out a newly formulated idea on any nearby piece of paper , napkin , or tablecloth . Often his ideas were of no application , but sometimes he devised a truly new development . Tykkyl was a pacifist at heart , and so unable to to harm someone
Red Larch The town of Red Larch is a waystop on the Long Road seven days north of Waterdeep , and is located at the intersection of three trails . One trail leads to the Bargewright Inn , another to Kheldell , and the third runs into the hills to derelict , monster - infested keeps . The town was named for a stand of red larch trees that were chopped down about the time of the town ' s founding . Red Larch is known for its nourishing , though otherwise un - noteworthy food , called crumblecake . Crumblecakes are made into moist loaves from nuts , chickpea mash , chopped roots and greens , turkey and wildfowl scraps , all baked together . Notable Locations . In addition to what is listed below , there are farmer ' s and cattle markets , wagon works , and factories for the manufacture of buckles and locks .
Belween Belween was the second bastard son of Berellip Xorlarrin . History . In 1484 DR , in preparation for the drow war against the Silver Marches , Belween , under the orders of Tiago Baenre and Ravel Xorlarrin , disguised himself as the orc prince Lorgru , who had been kidnapped previously . So disguised , Belween killed the king of Many - Arrows , Obould .
Raven ' s Rack Raven ' s Rack was a shrine dedicated to Ilmater the Crying God , situated atop Tanarspear Hill , west of Hlondeth in the Vilhon Reach , and quite isolated . " Circa " 1342 DR , a young underpriest from the House of Holy Suffering in Mussum named Kortolt Rushtyn found the " Tome of Torment " , the most holy book of the faith of Ilmater . Kortolt took the " Tome " to Raven ' s Rack and used it to aid both believers and non - believers , and to preach about Ilmater . The people of Hlondeth came to see Kortolt as a gift from the gods , one who kept them safe and well when they were sick or injured . However , Kortolt was killed by bandits in winter of the Year of the Boot , 1343 DR .
Mithral bells Mithral bells were a small chain of eleven mithral bells , each of which could be thrown as a grenade weapon to detonate with a " sound burst " effect . The bell would explode after 40 feet if it did not strike something first . While worn as a bracelet , the wearer would find greater success at attempted artistic performances , provided at least three bells remained on the mithral chain . Mithral bells could only be crafted by bard s .
Cassra Brandywine Cassra Brandywine was the head scribe of Mantor ' s Library in Phlan in 1489 DR . Personality . Cassra was a young but very smart woman . She was very busy and had no time for socializing . Thus Cassra became clumsy and socially awkward , often stammering when in front of more than two people . Activities . Cassra was the Scribe Master of Mantor ' s Library , the second - in - command of the Lord Sage of Phlan . History . In 1489 DR , she was involved in a case of stolen books , as one of the books was originally from the Library .
Skykillers The Skykillers were a disbanded mercenary company based in Chondath around 1358 DR . History . They fought during the war against the arcanaloth Yrkhetep at the yugoloth ' s side . They were destroyed by the Windriders at the Battle of Five Crowns . Membership . The Skykillers were hippogriff - mounted cavalry . Leadership . Their leader , Sir Lehakin , was a mortal enemy of Bren Wingblade , leader of the Windriders .
Cespenar Cespenar was an imp who used to serve Bhaal as a " butler " . He appeared to have vanished from existence with that deity ' s death , but reappeared in the Pocket Plane , which Gorion ' s Ward and party unconsciously created to protect themselves within Bhaal ' s domain . Cespenar was able to upgrade and create various enchanted items from the right ingredients . Some of the items Cespenar could improve included : Cespenar likely ceased to exist again when Gorion ' s Ward dissolved the Pocket Plane before their final encounter .
Boldovar Obarskyr Boldovar Obarskyr ( Boldovar the Mad ) was the king of Cormyr until his believed death in 242 DR . Although Boldovar was the second eldest male child , he was crowned after his father , Tharyann , outlived his older siblings . Relatives . Boldovar ' s father was King Tharyann . His son was Iltharl Obarskyr . Background . Boldovar was known as " Boldovar the Mad " due to his homophobic and enraged behavior , ( which is rumored to have involved him strangling his elder brother Dorglor , ) partially kept under control by the magic of Baerauble Etharr . During his reign he had the windows of Faerlthann ' s Keep transformed into barred slits . He was said to have died in 242 DR when he killed a female consort , but in her last moments , the woman grabbed him and pulled him over the battlements of Faerlthann ' s Keep . In reality , he was kept alive by Baerauble ' s magic for four more years but in death was claimed by the " Ghazneth Curse " . After he died he was placed beneath a sycamore . He was the third Ghazneth . Ghazneth . After being turned into a Ghazneth , Boldovar ' s appearance changed dramatically . His eyes turned large and glowed crimson , and his large nose became veined as if from too much drink . A tarnished crown sat upon his tangled , spikey hair , and his mouth became almost completely hidden by his unkempt beard . His skin turned the color of obsidian and he developed a pot belly the size of a soup kettle . Other then the crown , he appeared completely naked . As a Ghazneth , he had the power to inflict madness upon his enemies with a single scratch , and could make friends turn on friends , as a wounded Vangerdahast tried to attack Azoun IV , as well as an allied war wizard and priest . This condition ' s length was dependent on the severity of the wound , and Vangerdahast ' s serious wounds took five days for the madness to clear . He could also spread darkness from his wings , obscuring light and vision . Boldovar first showed up while Tanalasta Obarskyr was fleeing from another Ghazneth and fled right into Boldovar ' s trap . Vangerdahast tried to teleport to safety , but ended up teleporting Boldovar right into the midst of Azoun IV ' s entourage . Boldovar quickly defeated several guards and war wizards , severely injured Vangerdahast and Azoun IV and captured Queen Filfaeril Obarskyr , taking her back to his illusionary palace to become his queen . His poem went as such :
Sculptures for the Elite Sculptures for the Elite was a shop located in the Grand Bazaar of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . This shop was located on the south side of the bazaar . Splendid sculptures of obsidian and marble could be purchased here . Life - sized sculptures could be ordered and ready in as little as two days , assuming the customer would pose during part of that time . Inhabitants . Jera al - Farif owned and operated this establishment .
Blentra Whaelbuckler Blentra Whaelbuckler was an inhabitant of Marsember in 1367 DR . Description . A giant of a woman , Blentra ' s immense strength aided her well when fighting pirates . Activities . Blentra was a secret agent for the Harpers . She owned a restaurant in Marsember that was a popular retreat . She loved adventuring and hated not being part of anything exciting taking place in Marsember .
Star Meadow Hall Star Meadow Hall is a tall white marble tower in the midst of the Star Meadow in Evereska , and is home of the Nihmedu family . Inside is airy and light , filled with smooth curves and softly glowing walls . A staircase swirls down from the upper floors into the foyer and leads into the lower house . Along the walls sit benches of white marble and tables of translucent alabaster , often with a delicately embossed vase or ethereal statuette placed carefully on top . Towards the middle of the tower lies a circular great room , where the family takes its meals on the rare occasions when there are enough of them to fill it . Leading off it through a broad archway is the Contemplation , a tome - filled chamber , staring over the treetops through a theurglass window .
The Warlock King " The Warlock King " was a ballad known in Faerûn , about a warlock king . A few minstrels mistakenly called the ancient lich wizard Larloch " the Warlock " or " the Warlock King " , after the Warlock ' s Crypt where he dwelled , but Larloch apparently took umbrage at being called a warlock . Composers of ballads naming him as such were supposedly kidnapped by creatures in the night and carried away to be tortured and turned into some undead thing by Larloch . Thus , singing the ballad " The Warlock King " anywhere in three days ' ride of the Troll Hills was not advised , lest Larloch overhear and be displeased .
Durgo Silvermane Durgo Silvermane is the eldest son of Jhaele Silvermane . History . As of 1375 DR , Durgo has taken over most of the day to day administrative duties of running The Old Skull Inn from his mother , Jhaele . In addition to his duties as an innkeeper , Durgo farms the family farm .
Whistler Whistlers were special halfling bard s found commonly in Luiren in the Shining South . Requirements . Only halfling bards could be whistlers . Role . Whistlers served as special guardians for halfling settlements in Luiren . Nearly every village or hamlet had a least one whistler to help protect them from harm . They often worked together with cleric s of Yondalla . Skills . Through whistling their unique songs , whistlers were able to summon and control animals , control plants , and even control the weather .
Dark creature A dark creature was a type of creature that had a strong connection to the Plane of Shadow , possessing a supernatural ability to hide in shadows and other powers . Description . Dark creatures resembled their counterparts on the Material Plane , though they were strange and distorted reflections . They tended to be much duller in coloration , with skin tones and hair highlights having more gray and black hues , while brighter colors , like yellow or white , almost never appeared upon them . Overall , they seemed more shadowy and eerie . They also weighed somewhat less than an equivalent creature , suggesting a portion of their very substance had been replaced by the shadowstuff of the Plane of Shadow . Abilities . A dark creature possessed a supernatural ability for melding with shadow . Even while being observed and standing in plain sight , a dark creature could hide itself within a nearby shadow , provided there was no daylight or magical light to illuminate them . They were also incredibly stealthy , whether in hiding or creeping about unheard . Dark creatures also possessed darkvision to a distance of 60 feet ( 18 . 28 meters ) and superior sight in low - light conditions , being able to see in the dark twice as well as an elf and four times as well as a human . They were resistant to the damaging effects of cold and could move more swiftly . Ecology . Dark creatures were those that had a certain degree of connection to the Plane of Shadow , whether naturally occurring there or acquiring it with a close connection or exposure to the plane . Not all such creatures could be considered " dark " ; some with stronger or weaker connections , even those native to the plane , manifested a shadow nature in a different way , such as in the case of the shadow mastiff . Natural - born dark creatures were usually found dwelling on the Plane of Shadow , though they sometimes slipped into other plane s through weak points in the barriers between dimensions . Any creature could have a dark reflection on the Plane of Shadow ; dark lion s , dark goblin s , and dark umber hulk s were all possible . A dark nature could also be acquired by those who had later in life gained a strong connection to the Plane of Shadow . One means was passing through — and surviving — a failed Shadow Gate . One passage might leave a " seed " of shadow in a being that could be called upon to gain dark powers for some ten minutes a day , while ten or more successful attempts would see a transformation into a full dark creature . History . In the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR , the priests of Shar at a false Temple of Mystra in Wheloon , Cormyr , tried to create a " gate " to the Plane of Shadow . Unsuccessful , the result was a failed Shadow Gate . Despite the deaths , they sent many of their number through , as well as their captives , and to be transformed into dark creatures . Notable dark creatures . Using a failed Shadow Gate , the Sharrans created shadow guard s , dark disciples and dark priestesses like Tyrra , and even a dark earth elemental . Halish was one of their victims who could become a dark creature temporarily .
Servants of the Royal Egg The Servants of the Royal Egg was a mercenary company based in the Great Swamp of Rethild comprised entirely of lizardfolk . Activites . This company hired - out their soldiers to anyone willing to pay . Supplied from spelljammer ships from Realmspace , this was one of the most prolific mercenary companies in all of the Faerûn .
Leap for the Throat The Leap for the Throat was a pirate vessel active in Suq Bay along Dihl al - Suq in 1367 DR . Activities . Almari bint - Kafira was the captain of the " Leap for the Throat " . The waters of Suq Bay were her hunting grounds and fat merchant vessels her favored prey . Crew . In addition to the corsairs who manned the vessel , several notable mages lent magical support during raids . Michal Bluestar , Fayiz Mikali , and Safana al - Sitar proved to be a deadly asset at sea .
Wild halfling Wild halflings were halfling s native to Far Payit and other jungles in Maztica . Society . They were extremely primitive and wore no clothing but painted their bodies with red and black paint . Wild halflings ' primary weapon was the bow and they use poisoned arrow s .
Jasrya Aelorothi Jasrya Aelorothi was a high - ranking daemonfey bladesinger . In 1374 DR , she was one of the captains of Sarya Dlardrageth in the Cormanthor War . She died during the battle at the Vale of Lost Voices , killed by multiple arrows fired by Dalesfolk archers .
Bokika Hokio Bokika Hokio was a disgraced daimyo in Wa around 1357 DR and 1358 DR . Personality . Hokio was a bitter man , living only for revenge against the shogun . He had a bad temper , always ready to explode . Hokio did not care much for administrative details . He himself had converted to Chauntea ' s worship in deep secrecy . Activities . Hokio was recruiting allies in order to gain revenge against the shogun . History . Bokika was the daimyo of Juzimura . However , he granted protection to the followers of Chauntea , who were persecuted by the shogun ' s government , believing himself safe as nephew of the Shogun Matasuuri Nagahide . He was wrong , and around 1335 DR , the shogun ' s army surrounded his castle , asking for the lives of Chauntea ' s worshipers . After a bloody and futile siege , Nagahide offered to spare Hokio and his officials , even allowing them to retain their status . However , Hokio was demoted to a tozama daimyo and granted lordship over the far and poor Fochu . Around 1348 DR , he was visited by the spirits of the dead priests of Chauntea , who asked him for a proper resting place for their remains . In deep secrecy , Hokio had a crypt constructed deep in his palace in Fochu and put the remains inside , killing all of his vassals involved to keep the secret . In 1358 DR , in a dream , the spirits of the priests appeared again , asking for an offering of food . Hokio spoke with Chiguo Ihario , a wakadoshiyori sent by the shogun to assist and control Hokio . He told Chiguo that the spirits were followers of the Path of Enlightenment . With Chiguo ' s collaboration , Hokio hired a foreign adventuring party to solve the matter . The adventurers discovered that it was a trap devised by a lu nat .
Light burst Light burst weapons produced a blinding flash of light on a severe hit to the target . Creation . A spellcaster who wished to enchant a weapon with the " light burst " property had to have the " daylight " spell available . Activation . When a " light burst " weapon scored a severe hit , it unleashed a dazzling burst of light , leaving the unfortunate subject partially blind and dazed for approximately a minute . Those with particular sensitivity to light , such as drow or kobold s , also suffered the effects of a " daylight " spell for about six seconds , " then " had to endure being dazzled . The wielder of the weapon did not suffer the effects .
Pencheska Pencheska was a succubus in the Doomvault dungeon in 1486 DR . History . Pencheska was a succubus summoned by a lich named Tarul Var of the Red Wizards of Thay , who quickly enslaved her . In 1485 DR , under Tarul ' s orders , she caused chaos in Daggerford by posing as the human courtesan Natyssa . Adventures ultimately unveiled her . Afterward , Pencheska was relocated to the lich ' s rooms in the Doomvault dungeon waiting for new orders from her master . Personality . Pencheska was unhappy with her situation as a slave of Tarul . She did not immediately attack the lich ' s enemies . Behind the scenes . Pencheska also appeared in " Scourge of the Sword Coast " . The DM ' s notes for " Dead in Thay " suggest totally removing her if the PCs had not played the previous adventure .
Hatim Sumika Hatim Sumika was a gnome scribe who lived in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Description . Hatim stood 2 and a half feet tall . Activities . Hatim ' s shop was located near the Bathhouses of Jisan of the Floods . The close proximity to the bathhouses gave him access to the merchants who frequented the establishment . They used Hatim ' s services for document production . Hatim excelled at copying documents , including spellbooks . His eidetic memory allowed him to produce and forward documents to the city chancellor to review . Hatim loyally served the Grand Caliph by gathering information for him .
Ship Suljack Ship Suljack was one of the five factions of Luskan ruled by a High Captain . It was named for and originally led by Suljack . Relationships . Ship Suljack was allied with Ship Rethnor in 1376 DR . History . Ship Suljack was the only Ship represented when Captain Deudermont proclaimed his plan for the new city of Luskan in 1376 DR . Suljack was killed by Athrogate , by the order of High Captain Kensidian of Ship Rethnor , soon after .
Mount Sarengard Mount Sarengard was one of the tallest peaks in the eastern Marching Mountains . It was the location of the holiest site to Vhaeraun . Description . Sarengard was located in the far east of the Marching Mountains , east of Minthrux Vale . Notable Locations . A mile below the mountain in a 1 , 000 - foot cavern , the Vault of Cloaked Midnight was found . It was the holiest temple to Vhaeraun in the Realms . The entrance was in the lower slopes of the mountain . Notable Inhabitants . Shangalar the Black lived in an inverted pyramid balancing 200 feet above the plateau between Minthrux Vale and the summit of Mount Sarengard .