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Luiren Luiren was known as the land of the halfling s since its population was almost completely comprised of their race . It was a small kingdom with a population of about 840 , 000 inhabitants in 1372 DR ruled by the halfling theocrat Faran Ferromar . Travelers to Luiren were often surprised to find the locals adventurous and bold as opposed to the fat and quiet halflings one could find elsewhere . The capital city of Luiren was Beluir , a coastal city of 27 , 210 souls in 1372 DR in the longitudinal center of the realm . During the Spellplague , the entirety of Luiren was submerged in the Great Sea and was called the Gulf of Luiren . After the Spellplague ended , the waters began to recede , revealing that some halfling communities had survived as island redoubts . Halflings of Luiren spoke Luiric . Geography . Luiren was a coastal country with about 600 miles of coastline on the Great Sea . Most of the coastal area was made up of plains , but heavy forests took up the northern , north eastern and western areas . During the summer months the temperatures in Luiren could exceed 38°C ( 100°F ) and in the winter months it was near constantly raining . Even the strongest and largest trade routes became nearly untraversable for much of the season .
Corpse - Tearers The Corpse - Tearers , or the Four - Eyed Giants , was a military organization within the Sevenfold Mazework of the Great Dismal Delve . Organization . The Corpse - Tearers were made up of 1 , 200 umber hulk s and dao commanders . Activities . This well - disciplined unit served as auxillary shock troops and led burrowing maneuvers for larger forces . Base of Operations . The Sevenfold Mazework within the Great Dismal Delve served as base of all dao military organizations .
Stuyles Stuyles was a farmer who owned land near Luskan . However , he was driven off of his land by the policies of the High Captains of Luskan . Thus Stuyles and many of his fellows became bandits assaulting the caravans of Luskan . In 1463 DR , their ambush was repelled by Dahlia Sin ' felle and Drizzt Do ' Urden . After Drizzt discovered the whole truth of their situation , he was shocked and offered some goods to Stuyles and his fellows .
Boo Boo was the pet and companion of the Rashemi ranger Minsc , having joined him shortly after he sustained an injury to his head . While there was skepticism regarding the claim , Minsc insisted that Boo was , in fact , a miniature giant space hamster who was intelligent and could converse coherently with him . However , as Minsc was quite addled , it was unclear whether or not his claims were true . Appendix . Gameplay . In the " Baldur ' s Gate " series , Boo appears as an item in Minsc ' s inventory but if the player tries to remove him he scurries away and the protagonist receives a harsh glare from Minsc . He also features in Minsc ' s portrait in both " Baldur ' s Gate " I and , but in the second game only his hamster squeaks are heard alongside Minsc ' s dialogue .
Firesoul genasi A firesoul genasi , also known as an fire genasi , was a type of genasi that was able to harness the power of fire . Description . Many firesoul genasi carried obvious traits from the Elemental Plane of Fire , such as coal - colored skin , flame - like hair , and fiery eyes . Personality . Firesoul genasi were generally energetic and quick to act . They were impatient and dressed flamboyantly . Abilities . Firesoul genasi could summon nonmagical flame . They were also resistant to fire . Religion . Firesoul genasi could worship any deity , but clerics were devotees of Gond , Talos , or Kossuth . Locations . Firesoul genasi could be found anywhere , but were most commonly found in Calimshan , Chult , the Lake of Steam , and Unther . Most firesoul genasi in Faerûn were descended from efreet , particularly those that ruled Calimshan .
Aga Aga was an evil wu jen in Kozakura . History . In 505 DR , Aga settled in Kurojo castle in Kuroi - joshima and from there terrorized the inhabitants of Miyama Province , not wanting to rule but only to gain special privileges . At his whim , he sent destruction and death . Finally , in 528 DR , General Kinusake no Yori , aided by the wu jen Omo , attacked Aga . In a terrible battle against Aga ' s monstrous minions , they prevailed . However , Yori was killed by some goblin s and Aga ' s corpse was never found . Rumors said that he would return one day .
Diabolic domain The Diabolic domain is a deity domain that grants divine spellcasters diabolic spell powers . It originated in the " Book of Vile Darkness " , and was added to the Forgotten Realms setting by the " Player ' s Guide to Faerûn " . Diabolic Domain Powers . Once a day , the cleric can improve his / her skill at bluffing , diplomacy , intimidation , or sensing motives .
Sylvia Sylvia was the baroness of Ostel in Damara in 1359 DR . Activities . Sylvia lived in luxury and normally executed her political opponents . In Praka , she had total control of the local landowners , but outside the walls , the population hated her . Relationships . Silvia ' s best ally was the baron Dimian Ree of Morov . Personality . Sylvia knew well that she was hated by her subordinates and that one day Praka ' s walls would not be enough . She was truly desperate , her only possibility being the crowning of Dimian as king . She claimed to worship Ilmater , but nobody believed her .
Nalfein Do ' Urden Nalfein Do ' Urden was the elderboy and house wizard of House Do ' Urden of Menzoberranzan until his death . History . Nalfein studied wizardry at Sorcere , the drow academy for wizards in Menzoberranzan . In 1297 DR , Nalfein participated in House Do ' Urden ' s attack on House DeVir . During the battle , Dinin Do ' Urden , the secondboy of House Do ' Urden , distracted Nalfein and put a sword in his back . Maya Do ' Urden , melded to Nalfein , sensed his death and announced it , thus sparing newborn Drizzt ' s life from being sacrificed to Lolth as the third living son . Relationships . Nalfein was the elder brother of Dinin and Drizzt Do ' Urden . Nalfein was the long - time enemy of Ozomar Do ' Urden ( formerly of House Druu ' giir ) , who defected from his house and became the house wizard of House Do ' Urden after Nalfein ' s death .
Khazari language Khazari was the language spoken by the people of Khazari in Kara - Tur . It was of the Shou Chiang languages group , being related to the Kao te Shou and Ra - Khati language s . The languages were mutually intelligible , similar enough for a speaker of one to understand the other , yet different enough to count as separate languages .
Thunderhide armor Thunderhide armor was a type of armor used on Toril . Description . Thunderhide armor was made from layers of treated hides of dinosaur s ( called " thunderers " ) , or other large reptiles . It was more supple than regular hide armor . Usage . Thunderhide armor was most commonly worn by druid s in Chult and in the Lizard Marsh and Serpent Hills .
Mirage wall Mirage wall was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell created an illusionary wall wherever the caster could see . The wall was not confined to a rectangular shape and could be of any shape the caster desired . The wall could be used to cloak living creatures or to create any kind of scene the caster wished . The mirage wall would disappear if the caster willed it , a " dispel magic " or similar spell was cast upon it , or if a living creature walked through it . Components . This spell required an eyelash , a pinch of sand , and some sweat to cast .
Tauran Tauran was an astral deva in service to Tyr until his faith was shaken in the events leading up to the death of Mystra . He was the mentor of the half - drow knight Kael . History . In 1373 DR , Tauran was assigned to capture the alu - fiend Aliisza , whose unborn child ( Kael ) had cried out to Tyr for justice . Soon after , he and Micus captured Kashada the Nightwraith and imprisoned here in a sphere of eternal life . After Kael ' s birth , Tauran became his mentor . When the Cyric ist Zasian Menz infiltrated the House of the Triad , Tauran made an agreement with Kaanyr Vhok and Aliisza to hunt him down . However , they were unable to stop him from stealing Azuth ' s staff with the help of the freed Kashada / Shar and using it to kill Mystra . During this time , Tauran began doubting Tyr ' s judgement and his own faith in the gods , becoming a fallen angel . Not long after the death of Mystra , Tauran was protecting the Lifespring when he was killed by Vhok , who had betrayed the House of the Triad to a legion of demons . Appendix . Appearances . Novels . The Empyrean Odyssey :
Knights of the Unicorn The Knights of the Unicorn was both a mercenary company and an adventuring party around 1358 DR . History . The Knights originated as an adventuring party in the Sword Coast . Recently by 1358 DR , to defeat a heavily defended pirate stronghold , they gathered a small mercenary unit . They won and decided to continue to act as a mercenary group but always with the approach of an adventuring party .
Imbrus Obarskyr I Imbrus I was a king of Cormyr . Like so many of his relatives , he was murdered by Gorauna . A common - born man named Rathdar Orlenthar next ruled Cormyr until Imbrus ' cousins or son would come of age . All three , however , died in the Purplethroat Plague , and an Obarskyr would not sit on the throne again until 341 DR .
David C . Sutherland III David C . Sutherland III was a fantasy artist famous for illustrating early editions of Dungeons & Dragons . Background . Sutherland was born on April 4 , 1949 , in Minneapolis , Minnesota . He studied to be a commercial artist at the before joining the army and serving in the Vietnam War . After returning from the war , he began creating fantasy illustrations and also joined . Sutherland died in 2005 of liver failure . Career . While in the SCA , Sutherland met one of the players of Gary Gygax ' s and Dave Arneson ' s campaigns . He was then directed toward TSR , Inc . and soon was hired . He became TSR ' s artistic director but continued to draw his own illustrations . When TSR was purchased by Wizards of the Coast , Sutherland was not hired . While at TSR , Sutherland was responsible for the cover art of the the first edition " Dungeon Masters Guide " and " Monster Manual " . He also was the creator of the wemic .
Ozomar Do ' Urden Ozomar Do ' Urden , formerly Ozomar Druu ' giir , was the house wizard of House Do ' Urden . History . Ozomar was formerly a member of House Druu ' giir . He attended Sorcere , the drow academy of magic , and was a " promising graduate " . After the death of his rival ( and the Do ' Urden house wizard ) Nalfein Do ' Urden , Ozomar happily defected to House Do ' Urden to serve as house wizard , presumably until its destruction in 1339 DR .
Freedom domain The two deities who hold influence over the freedom domain are Ilmater and Mielikki . Ilmater ' s primary mission is to keep others from feeling the weight of hardship , pain and being controlled against ones wish . The freedom the crying god grants comes from his own suffering . Mielikki believes that freedom is a natural state , and that just as the animals of the forest , who are free to roam how ever they will , so should people be . Power of freedom Domain . Any divine caster that worships a deity who claims the freedom domain may choose to channel the deities powers within the domain . When the caster chooses this domain , she will become more acrobatic and gain the ability to use " path of freedom " . When she uses a power that is associated the domain that hits an enemy , she or an ally near her will , for a short time , become more protected against magic and poison . The powers of the freedom Domain include :
Broog - Norb Broog - Norb was an ettin found into the Temple of the Black Earth in Tyar - Besil during the Elemental Evil crisis . Personality . Broog - Norb was a particularly large and grumpy ettin . Broog - Norb wasn ' t a follower of the Cult of the Black Earth . History . In 1491 DR , Broog - Norb found a way to Tyar - Besil . He only had a temporary truce with the earth cultists , who were careful to stay out of his way . He usually resided in the abandoned kitchen until some adventurers infiltrated the temple and confronted and defeated him .
Greenmeadow Greenmeadow was a grassy meadow north of Leuthilspar on the island of Evermeet . Geography . The meadow was separated from the city by the River Ardulith . Its primary function was to provide a place for the elves to keep their horse s while in the city . Inhabitants . There were typically around a hundred moon horse s in the Greenmeadow and they were allowed to freely roam rather than being restricted to a stable .
Jiksidur Jiksidur was a Netherese enclave of Netheril ruled by the Sorcerer - King Larloch . History . Larloch rose to become Sorcerer - King of the enclave of Jiksidur in Netheril . He used the Death Moon Orb to charm and mentally control the members of his court and spy on his enemies . It did so successfully , and Larloch ruled for many years , gaining great power . In the Year of Sundered Webs , −339 DR , Larloch had Jiksidur hovering high over east Faerûn to spy on the rival empires of Narfell and Raumathar . A contingency spell warned Larloch that Jiksidur was facing impending doom , and he fled the city riding a dragon . Very soon after , Netheril suffered Karsus ' s Folly , all magic failed , and Jiksidur fell from the sky . It flipped over in its descent and crashed upside down into the earth , utterly destroyed under its own weight . Jiksidur had landed in the plains of Narfell . Soon after its fall , agents of the Nentyarch tunneled into the mountaintop and excavated the ruins , seeking whatever treasures they could salvage . Some of these ultimately ended up in the tombs of Nar demonbinders . The remains of Jiksidur later came to be known as the mountain of Hark ' s Finger . Larloch later traded with Szass Tam to recover some of the treasures of Jiksidur . However , most of its surviving wealth and magic was still buried under the mountain as late as 1374 DR . At this time , it was one of only three Netherese enclaves to have its ruins located and identified .
Assassin Assassins are deadly and ruthless killers and spies that draw upon the power of shadow magic . Abilities . The abilities of an assassin are skilled at being able to kill or incapacitate a target while avoiding confrontation . They are skilled at dealing critical damage from sneak attacks and can poison their weapons without the risk of accidentally poisoning themselves . With training they can deliver a sneak attack that can instantly kill their target ; alternatively , if the target is wanted alive they can merely paralyze it , allowing time for them to be tied up , placed in manacles or otherwise restrained . At higher levels the assassin can even hide themselves while in plain sight of an enemy . Provided they have a high enough intelligence , assassins also gain a limited amount of magical ability , allowing them to cast arcane spells . The spell effects are generally those that make it easier to approach or kill a target , or those that aid the assassin ' s escape if discovered . Only spells up to 4th level may be cast . Requirements for Assassin . To become an assassin , the character must be on an evil alignment . They must also be skilled at disguising themselves , moving silently and hiding from their targets . The final step is to prove their worth by hunting down and killing their target in cold blood . To prove that they are talented in the arts of stealth and assassination . Any class except paladin s can become an assassin ; though fallen paladins are accepted .
Kraken Society The Kraken Society was a secret society of thieves , assassin s and mage s in the Savage Frontier . Its purpose was to maintain an information network throughout the North , and it was secretly led by the the kraken , Slarkrethel . It had its headquarters in the Purple Rocks , and their main fortress in the ruins of Ascarle .
Vulpomyscan Vulpomyscan was a brown dragon who dwelt in the Citadel of Black Ash in Unther . History . Around −3000 DR , a clan of dwarves from the Brightstar Lake region began digging into the cliffs along the edge of the Black Ash Plain when they awakened Vulpomyscan , who ate their leaders and enslaved the remaining dwarves . He put them to work excavating and mining , and over the centuries , the dwarves and their descendents began worshiping him in the Citadel of Black Ash . Sometime after - 2087 DR , the human city of Unthalass began encroaching on Vulpomyscan ' s territory . He flew out and ransacked the human empire , thus angering the Untheric pantheon . They challenged Vulpomyscan , and Marduk fought him in the skies over the Black Ash Plain , eventually slaying him .
Chezzara Chezzara was a drow priestess of Eilistraee in the Misty Forest in 1375 DR . Activities . Chezzara was one of the priestesses of the Misty Forest . She was a powerful healer , knowing well the resurrection spell . History . Chezzara resurrected Rowaan Vrinn after her death at the hands of a large group of drider s . She later tried to resurrect Rowaan again after she was killed by a nightshadow of Vhaeraun , but with her soul stolen it was impossible for Chezzara to fulfill this the task .
Dodkong The Dodkong ( meaning " Deathking " in Giant ) was the stone giant ruler of Cairnheim , and also a powerful lich . History . Grugaran was an old and frail stone giant when he recovered the artifact known as the " Crown of Obadai " from human tomb robbers . He and his young lover had a plan to turn themselves into liches using the ancient stone giant artifact , so that they could rule over a reborn Nedeheim . Unfortunately , when Grugaran first attempted to use it , the crown killed his young lover . Now a heartless lich , Grugaran declared himself Dodkong and set about his goal . He gathered the displaced stone giant clans of Nedeheim and with them , he refounded the kingdom , calling it Cairnheim . The Dodkong ruled his kingdom through fear . He considered wherever he was feared to be part of his kingdom and as such commanded several hill giant clans and collected tribute from several human settlements in the region . In addition , should he choose to call upon them , he could also command several large tribes of orc s and hobgoblin s to fight for him .
Wemic A wemic was a creature with the upper body of a humanoid and the lower body of a lion . Like centaur s , they were considered " taur ic " creatures . Wemics were found primarily in The Shaar , but also in many other lands of Faerûn . Description . Wemics were larger and stronger than human s . A wemic could make great leaps with a running start . Their front claws were sharp , and they could fight with both claws and weapons at the same time . They could also rake with their back claws . They had keen eyesight and hearing . The human part of a wemic had feline characteristics around his or her eyes and ears , and perhaps in the nose and teeth as well . Males were generally represented as having long mane - like hair . Society . Wemics were excellent hunters and fighters . They did not make settled homes , but generally followed the herds they hunted for food . A nomadic folk , wemics were often represented as barbaric , illiterate , and uncivilized ; they were famous for being highly superstitious . Others would describe wemics as nature - oriented people with a rich tradition of oral history . They live close to the earth and were in tune with its magical forces . Subspecies . A rumored subspecies was the mountain wemic . It had essentially the same build , but the lion portions were replaced by those of a large cougar . Mountain wemics were slightly smaller than common wemics and generally solitary .
Lewy Jons ' hog Lewy Jons ' hog was a pig of West Harbor on the Sword Coast North in the 1370s DR . History . Lewy Jons was a farmer of the West Harbor . In the Harvest Fair , he attempted to win at the hog contest , cheating by using magic to enlarge his pig . Orlen had doubts and tasked the Kalach - Cha to investigate ; Lewy was prepared to bribe the Kalach - Cha to avoid being exposed . After the Harvest Fair , however , Lewy and his hog were killed by the duergar and bladeling s .
Uligker Oloskar Uligker Oloskar was a merchant who dwelled in the city of Procampur in the Vast . Oloskar maintained a country house in the nearby town of Maerstar , and fled there following the chaos and disaster in Procampur during the Time of Troubles , 1358 DR , along with number of other merchants . However , they were harassed by looting mobs of refugees from Tantras , Calaunt and even Mulmaster , who ' d also come through Maerstar . Oloskar buried a collection of moonstone s and pearl s in one of Maerstar ' s horse paddocks to protect them from the looters , but did not survive to retrieve them afterwards . The hoard was reputed to still be buried in Maerstar in the years after .
Bhaerynden Bhaerynden was the first great kingdom of the dwarves of Faerûn , centered in the great cavern deep beneath the Shaar . Bhaerynden fell to the drow after the Crown Wars and the descent of the Drow . " See also : " The section on Bhaerynden tied to the Great Rift article as part of the Deep Realm , and the Great Bhaerynden article as part of the Underdark .
Obscuring mist Obscuring mist was a conjuration spell that caused fog to form around the caster . The druid evocation could be used at a range from the caster . The alteration spell obscurement was another variant of this spell . There was also an assassin ' s hex by this name . Effects . A stationary cloud of mist is created by this spell / evocation , offering concealment to those within it . It was thick enough to block sight and darkvision beyond 5 ft ( 1 . 5 m ) and lasted for at least a minute . Wind and some fire effects ( e . g . , " fireball " , " wall of fire " ) could blow or burn the fog away quickly . This spell fizzled under water . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell .
Durissa Thornion Durissa Thornion was an illusionist in Chondath in 1358 DR . History . Durissa , like her sister Morissa Thornion , was daughter of the town mage but being more interested in the arts of deception she decided to become an illusionist . In time her deceptions became more and more dangerous until in 1349 DR Durissa killed someone and was exiled from Timindar as a result . In 1358 DR , Durissa became one of the agents of the arcanaloth Yrkhetep in exchange for having her revenge against Timindar ' s citizens . She went back to the city and convinced her sister to hide her . Later , posing as Morissa , Durissa spread rumors in order to lure the Gray Doom and the Sailors of the Crimson Sea mercenary companies into a trap at Thurgabanteth . As a contingency plan , if the Sailors of the Crimson Sea arrived in the city Durissa ' s agent would kill Lord Reland Tymin and Durissa would pose as him using her illusion s . Personality . Durissa hated all the citizens of Timindar . However she deeply cared for her kind sister .