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Lythari Lythari ( originally Ly - tel - quessir ) are good - aligned elven lycanthropic wolves , similar in appearance to werewolves and often mistaken as such . Lythari differ from werewolves in that they have no hybrid form and are friendly and companionable when in lupine form . Although much less numerous than werewolves , a lot of Lythari are sponsored by the church of Selûne . Ecology . Lythari are true lycanthropes . They are born as were - creatures to lycanthrope parents . Lythari packs are almost exclusively found in wood elf lands or on the isle of Evermeet . Lythari propagate using a ritual of bonding that will turn the other party into a lythari . This ritual only works if both parties agree to the transformation . It leaves a permanent scar on the transformed , which resembles a wolf bite . Combat . Physical combat is abhorrent to lythari . If they aid in warfare at all it would be in a scouting capacity or as a messenger , using their speed to their advantage . However , if cornered or forced to defend their kin , they have a powerful bite which they can use to great effect . Otherwise , they only attack when hunting , preferring deer , rabbit and wild boar , much like a wolf . Society . Lythari packs are small , usually numbering no more than 30 , a dozen or so of which will be too young to fend for themselves . They do not fashion metal objects of any kind and the rare spellcasters amongst them tend to be priests of one of the nature deities . All members of a lythari pack are treated equally , with no real leaders . As such , these packs tend to be quite anarchic and are increasingly rare , as most lythari go to live in Faerie , travelling there through portals . Lone lythari are readily accepted within normal wolf packs and treated deferentially but are left out of the pack hierarchy . Evil wolves such as worg s , werewolves and wolfwere s will attempt to drive off a lythari or slay him or her if at all possible . They can sense a lythari ' s goodliness naturally . A nomadic clan of lythari called the Vil Adanrath also inhabits the Endless Wastes . History . The lythari were originally elves who came from Faerie to Faerûn around - 24000 DR but they changed considerably over the years . By 1374 DR most Faerûnian scholars did not consider them to be Tel - quessir .
Star of Ojy - do A star of Ojy - do was a magical shuriken forged by Ojy of Golden in Koryo in Kara - Tur . Description . Two distinct versions of the " stars of Ojy - do " were recorded ; one three hooked blades around a circular center and the other had four blades joined at the center . Powers . These weapons were " + 1 shuriken " that inflicted freezing cold on their targets . History . When bandits besieged the village of Golden , the villagers were forced to defend themselves . The spiritual guide Ojy was pressed into work as a weaponsmith , though he knew little of metalworking . With every accurate strike of his hammer , he thanked his guiding spirits , and so the " stars of Ojy - do " were forged from the strength of his faith . They proved just as resilient . By 1372 DR , " stars of Ojy - do " circulated around the northwest Faerûn and the Sword Coast North .
Diabolic grasp Diabolic grasp was a moderately complex spell known to warlock s , particularly those of the infernal pact . When cast , " diabolic grasp " allowed a warlock to lift a creature of an ogre ' s size or smaller within fifty feet of him or her with a summoned talon from the Hells and move them telekinetically a distance of at least five feet . The creature could be tossed as far as ten feet , or possibly further , if the caster was an infernal warlock of considerable intelligence . The spell was both physically and mentally straining on its caster , its power dependent in part upon the durability of the warlock , and once cast it couldn ' t be recast without a rest of at least a few minutes on the warlock ' s part .
Inkwing Inkwing was a pixie in the Quivering Forest . Activities . Inkwing was one of the pixies living in the secret village of Thornbud . History . During the reclamation of Phlan , some adventurers working under the suggestion of the Emerald Enclave asked the help of the pixies and Inkwing acted as the village ' s spokesman .
E ' Tyon Bay E ' Tyon Bay was a bay to the north of the city of Singye in the kingdom of Koryo in Kara - Tur , lying beside the Quang Muku Forest . By 1357 DR , E ' Tyon Bay had become infested by tigerworm s , which sunk four fishing boats and a merchant ship . Singye authorities offered a reward to any who could eliminate the menace .
William O ' Connor William O ' Connor is an award - winning fantasy illustrator who has contributed to many role - playing games . He is the author and illustrator of the Dracopedia trilogy . Education . O ' Connor was educated at the Huntington School of Fine Arts and attended college at , the , and . Career . In addition to work in other gaming systems , O ' Connor has contributed artwork to Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks since 1995 .
Winter Edge Winter Edge was a hamlet in the Silver Marches of Northwest Faerûn . Geography . West of the Moonwood , the hamlet was east of River Surbrin and near Mithral Hall located in the Frost Hills . History . Winter Edge has been gaining importance since Obould Manny Arrows besieged Mithral Hall and then Mithral Hall by aid of Citadel Felbarr succeeded to open east gate . Mithral Hall provide to trade other Silver Marches cities via Winter Edge . High Lady of Silverymoon Alustriel Silverhand promised to Bruenor Battlehammer , king of Mithral Hall , help and trade via Winter Edge . Inhabitants . People of Winter Edge earn a living with trade and farming . Only humans live there but many times elves from north , specially Moonwood , or Silvermoon visit Winter Edge .
Dawn Age The Dawn Age , or the Age of Dawn , was a period lasting from −30 , 000 DR to −24 , 000 DR , when the powerful empires of the creator race s disappeared from the face of the earth and their land was occupied by dragons and giants . Constant war for land in Faerûn led to the creation of great kingdoms and empires . It was a time on Toril when dragon s took an interest in the lesser races ' squabbling and taught them the basic concepts of organization and civilization , leading to the construction of cities and armies . The metallic dragon s admired a certain amount of selflessness in the lesser races , such as the elves and dwarves and the young races of humans , gnomes , and halflings . They took pity on the weaker races and helped lead and protect them . Alternately , the chromatic dragon s saw those races as less intelligent and more malleable , believing them to seek only their own advancement . They forced them to build a loose - knit society and organized them into armies . They then taught the lesser races how to construct fortified castles for their new masters to live in and bask on the hordes that they stole from the weak . Timeline . - 30000 DR c . - 29500 DR c . - 28000 DR c . - 26000 DR c . - 25500 DR c . - 25000 DR c . - 24500 DR c . - 24400 DR
Immithra Shrae Immithra Shrae was the head of the Bounty of the Goddess temple of Chauntea in Voonlar during the time period roughly corresponding to the term of Bron ( sheriff ) Buorstag Hlammythyl , " i . e . " , from about 1355 DR until at least 1367 DR . Description . In the Year of the Shield , 1367 DR , Lady Shrae was middle - aged , tall , slender , and very attractive , with black hair that showed no signs of gray . She had a soft , pleasant voice . Personality . Although she insisted on being addressed as Lady Matriarch by those outside the church and Young Matriarch by her fellow clergy , she was generally pleasant , fair , and equitable with everyone . Relationships . Shrae was a good friend of her counterpart in Shadowdale , the High Harvestmistress Glamerie Windbough of the House of Plenty , and usually the two priestesses discussed spiritual matters as well as exchanging useful information about raids on Voonlar and Zhentarim activities . She was known to help good adventurers with healing and even give them shelter on the temple grounds . Gormstadd the Rerisen , high priest of the Dark God Reformed , and Bron Buorstag hated Lady Shrae but feared the ire of Chauntea too much to act .
Saleem ibn Ahogar Saleem ibn Ahogar was an inhabitant within the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Saleem was a representative of the jann of the High Desert and the leader of the jann in Huzuz . Personality . A charmer to the core , Saleem was even able to coax smiles out of the ironclad Alyana al - Azzazi and Rahmah al - Zahir . He ensured they always had a pair of janni bodyguards . Activities . Saleem was the personal bodyguard of the Grand Caliph , Khalil al - Assad al - Zahir . Saleem also guarded the Grand Caliph whenever he attended the Royal Harim . Relationships . Though he was technically a subordinate of Jiraad , the noble marid treated Saleem as an equal , gaining his loyalty and respect . Possessions . Saleem wielded a powerful magical great scimitar with " defender " properties .
Grintalalch Grintalalch the Red was an inscrutable spriggan merchant in Deepearth in 1479 DR . Activities . Gintalalch managed a merchant company in Deepearth . Often , however , he did business in the Fugue Plane city in Vaasa . Some said he had a link to the Assassins Guild of the Galenas .
Xorthaul Barriath Xorthaul Barriath was a drow - dragon who held the position of the Patron Father of Jhachalkhyn . Description . Xorthaul Barriath was a drow - dragon cleric of Vhaeraun . He learned minor skills of a rogue and an assassin , as it was common among clerics of his faith , having some capabilities in these was also an entry requirement for the Jaezred Chaulssin . In his drow form he wore black mail of a priest of his faith and in his dragon form , he was a mature adult shadow dragon . Position . He was a Patron Father , a member of the Jaezred Chaulssin ’ s leading council , to be more precise the one responsible for the major fosterage in Jhachalkhyn . He and his fosterage organised a series of assassinations during the Silence of Lolth , that shifted the power balance in Jhachalkhyn from Lolth ' s matriarchy to the city ' s merchant class , who became their opportunity giver ' s sponsors . After the Spellplague , he and his fosterage gained control over the city . He represented the church of Vhaeraun in the assassins ’ guild , inside of which members of the church held positions of influence . As the head of Chaulssin ’ s church , he tried to turn the Jaezred Chaulssin into the private army of the church , something the other Patron Father prevented from happening , a movement that accelerated after the Silence of Lolth ended to prevent an open clash with Lolth . Abilities . As mentioned above , Xorthaul was a drow - dragon cleric of Vhaeraun who learnt minor skills in the rogue and assassin profession , as it was common among that church ’ s clergy . As a drow - dragon , he could change between a drow and shadow dragon form and remain in each form for as long as he wished . Like any other mature adult drow - dragon , he had a resistance against magic , against non - magical physical attacks and complete immunity against life - sapping attacks . He also owned minor abilities as a sorcerer and could cast the " dimension door " and " mirror image " spells , as well as the shadow dragons ' breath weapon . He also owned the ability to hide into shadows . Relatives . He was the father of Antrysn Barriath , the Anointed Blade of the Jaezred Chaulssin . After he died , he " raised " him from the dead in order to take over his former positions from his successor and murderer Nimor Imphraezl . Residence . Like any other Patron Father , he owned a residence in his fosterage in Jhachalkhyn , where he and his people lived under the front of minor nobility , and in Chaulssin , the main base of the assassins ’ guild , where the majority of his harem was found .
Valley of Dog - Men The Valley of Dog - Men was nestled deep within the Kun - Yen Shan mountain range in the Hordelands . Inhabitants . A large colony of gnolls claimed this valley . The gnolls were originally summoned to serve a powerful wizard , but stayed around and thrived after the wizard ' s death . As of 1359 DR their numbers hovered around 400 . Their presence in the isolated valley gave rise to many legends about savage dog - faced men who abducted beautiful women . A group of the gnolls clashed with inhabitants of the Valley of Exiles while they were out exploring for new territory .
Etsu - no - kami Makoto Etsu - no - kami Makoto was a spirit folk samurai adventurer in Miyama Province in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . Makoto was born in Miyama to the samurai Etsu - no - kami Yasutoki and the spirit lady of a great willow . Yasutoki held a small shoen until a plot in the provincial capital of Tamanokuni forced the shugo - daimyo to banish all the family and Yasutoki ' s position went to Inoue Kanemori of the Inoue clan . In 1357 DR , Yasutoki died and Makoto with his friend Saisho went back to Miyama in search of adventure . Behind the scenes . Makoto was a pre - created PC for use in adventures in Miyama .
Spellbook A spellbook was a type of book that wizard s and other arcane spellcasters used to record their known spell s . Description . The complex notation of a spell took up several full pages of a spellbook : the more powerful the spell , the more pages it took up . A spellbook could have any number of pages . A typical spellbook in the 1370s DR had one hundred pages . A typical spellbook circa 1479 DR had one hundred and twenty eight pages .
Khaerbaal Khaerbaal was a city located in Halruaa along the Great Sea . Description . Located on the southern coast of Halruaa , Khaerbaal was sheltered from pirates and rough ocean currents by the Bay of Taertal . Inhabitants . Khaerbaal was ruled by the wizard Grozalum . History . This city served as one of two bases for Halruaa ' s navy , housing 50 ships and 20 skyships . Most of the population of Khaerbaal were preoccupied with shipping and trading . The naval base was located on the nearby isle of Rulasuu .
Battle of Bryn Shander Took place in 1351 The Year of the Crown . The barbarian tribes of Icewind Dale often raided the villages of the Ten Towns , but as autumn of 1351 DR came and the herds moved south , the tribes chose to make one massive thrust in an attempt to occupy the communities and live off slave labor . A traitor from one of the communities revealed his plan of attack . Unbeknownst , Drizzt watched the traitor and promptly informed Bruenor and , through Regis ( a halfing rogue who had taken residence in the own ) , the Council of the Ten Towns . The halfling convinced his fellow councilmen to form an alliance and the Ten Towns stood ready . The bulk of the barbarian force moved south to Bryn Shander . Once the city was occupied , the barbarians could strike at leisure at the other communities . Aware of the plan , men of Maer Dualdon hid in Termalaine . When the tribe entered , it was overwhelmed . A threefold trap lay in wait at Bryn Shander for the main host . Inside the city walls stood the combined forces of Bryn Shander , Caer - Konig , and Caer - Dineval , armed with bows and hot oil . Outnumbered , the barbarians turned back and found the way blocked by Bruenor ' s dwarves . Townspeople from all three lakes surrounded the tribe . The dwarf - built palace of Cassius , spokesman of Bryn Shander , was given to Regis after the battle . Designed for the Ten Towns ' council meetings , it ' s the largest building of the Ten Towns and the grandest north of Mirabar . Regis promptly filled it with clutter from the front hall staircase to the master bedroom . During this battle Bruenor captured the young tribesman Wulfgar whom he raised .
Branding smite Branding smite was an evocation spell that produced an astral radiant glow on a target when struck . Effects . If the enchanted weapon struck an invisible target , then it would give off a soft glow to a distance of about 5 feet ( 1 . 5 meters ) . The target would be struck with radiant damage proportional to the power of the caster . The effect lasted for a minute . Components . Only a vocal component was needed .
Pavilion of the Enlightened Throne The Pavilion of the Enlightened Throne was found within the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Description . The pavilion stood 10 ft . ( 3 m ) off the ground . A lavish golden dome covered the platform . Uses . This platform served as oratory station for important speakers . The Grand Caliph himself used the pavilion during his Ascension Day ceremonies . The pavilion was enchanted so that a speaker could project their voice to every soul in attendance of the court . A special command word was needed in order to activate this feature . If someone standing on the pavilion did not have the command word then their voice would not be heard at all . The pavilion also held enchantment to protect the speaker from hostile magic .
Leopard Leopards were big cats . They dwelt in forested mountains , hills , and plains . They had rosettes similar to those of the jaguar , but the leopard ' s rosettes were smaller and more densely packed , and did not usually have central spots . Realmslore . Snow leopards were the main predator in the wilds of the World Pillar Mountains of Zakhara and the Leopard Shan of the Hordelands . Trivia . Several features of the Realms bore the name of the great cat :
Secret of Phantoms ' Cloister In the last adventure , the party entered the Mind of Karsus , where an unspoiled version of Phantom ' s Cloister , called the Monastery of the Fallen One , exists . It is populated by the shades of monks who worshiped the momentary god but now desire only release from their extraplanar prison . Along the way , the party can rescue a relative of the High Lord of Loudwater , Nardine Twohands . NOTE : Secret of Phantom ' s Cloister was never publicly released . Information about the content of the adventure is taken from other modules that were released .
Abjure undead Abjure undead was a " channel divinity " prayer cast by avenger s . When an avenger cast " abjure undead " he or she pulled any undead within a 5 foot ( 1 . 5 m ) radius at least10 feet ( 3m ) toward themselves . Undead caught in the blast were momentarily paralyzed or , at the very least , seared by the severe light of the prayer .
Pit fighter Pit fighters were expert warriors who had learned to fight in closed spaces , such as dungeons or gladiator pits . To survive these dangerous battles , pit fighters picked up unorthodox survival methods that might be considered dishonorable or " dirty . " However , while the pit fighter ' s style might not have been elegant or dignified , it did what it needed to do . Abilities . Pit fighters , in order to better survive the dangerous circumstances in which they placed themselves , learned to make the best of the tools they had . Pit fighters were more proficient in the use of their arms than most other fighter s , positioning them to deflect or absorb blows better . Pit fighters learned also how , in times of stress , to deal heavier blows than most fighters were able . Many also learned to use " dirty fighting " to their advantage , adding an extra level of pain to the blows they dealt through various tricks that were often unpleasant to watch and endure . Pit fighter exploit s were often just as vicious as their training and lacked any sense of honor . Pit fighters were trained to strike an enemy when he or she was down , so as to keep their enemy from rising again . Pit fighters were trained to turn their pain into power , allowing them to be strengthened by the very blows they took . This terrifying rage and capability for endurance , as well as any lack of battlefield courtesy or honor , made pit fighters terrifying to their foes , sending many who were not killed scurrying .
Fzoul Chembryl Fzoul Chembryl was the Faerûnian god of service to evil as well as an exarch of Bane . Formerly the mortal Chosen tyrant of his dark overlord , Fzoul was killed while fighting the Shadovar and was granted the status of an exarch as his reward for dying in Bane ' s service . History . Fzoul Chembryl , the ambitious Chosen and High Priest of Bane , joined the Zhentarim when Lord Manshoon ( then leader of the Zhentarim ) forged an alliance with him . He served as second - in - command for years , seemingly content with his position , but he schemed with another high - ranking Zhentarim , Lord Orgauth ( the lord of Zhentil Keep who was , in fact , not human as he seemed , but a fell pit fiend ) and eventually ousted Manshoon from power . Fzoul intended to turn the Zhentarim into an arm of the faith of Bane , and forced from the Zhentarim both loyalists to Manshoon ( including Manshoon ' s lieutenant , the powerful mage Sememmon ) and the faithful of the rival deity of Cyric . This led to a brewing war within the organization , with the western Zhentarim of Darkhold led by Sememmon and the Cyricists opposing the Zhents and Banites , until Sememmon was forced to abandon Darkhold and go into hiding . The Zhentarim of Darkhold , however , led by the evil Cyricist knight known as the Pereghost and a priest of Cyric called Dhamir Ercals , remained at odds and on the verge of war with the Banites . Fzoul , after Orgauth was slain , almost gained full control over the Zhentarim . An agreement made with Khelben Arunsun prevented Fzoul from organizing Zhentarim expansion into the Sword Coast , but the agreement would not last forever . Personality . Fzoul had an honest , if disgusting , faith in Bane but was a realist and bent whichever way the wind blew . He switched allegiance from Bane to Cyric at the time of Bane ' s death , and from Cyric ( whom he hated ) to Iyachtu Xvim ( Bane ' s Son ) , and finally back to Bane at his re - emergence .
Thardregh Droon Thardregh Droon was a traveling merchant that dealt in gem s , jewelry , ornamental chains , lockets , and other fine metalwork such as cutlery , plates , and coffers with ornate silver detailing . He also sold security hardware such as bolts , hasps , and hinges . Description . Thardregh was overweight and wore his beard in a goatee . Possessions . His possessions included his wares and other business property . He wore " leather armor + 2 " and carried a longsword when he felt the need to protect himself . Activities . Mortuth was an agent of the Zhentarim that traveled to Voonlar as part of his itinerary . He gathered intelligence and kept an eye on Bron Buorstag Hlammythyl and his deputies , occasionally making suggestions that were carried out like orders .
Melann Brandish Melann Brandish was one of the cleric s of Chauntea at the Bounty of the Goddess in Archendale . Description . She had long dark hair , tied away from her face . She wore a leather and a brown cloak for protection while traveling . She was never found without her wooden holy symbol to Chauntea around her neck on an amulet . She had a small , crude mace with a wooden haft and a lead - covered head . Relationships . Melann had a single sibling , her brother Whitlock Brandish .
Orlgaun Orlgaun was a black dragon allied with the Zhentarim and usually ridden by Manshoon . Manshoon rode him in his first tentative abduction of Shandril Shessair , but thanks to her power of " spellfire " and her friends she defeated Manshoon and greatly injured the dragon . Despite Manshoon ' s efforts , the dying Orlgaun lost all his strength and crashed into the ruins of Myth Drannor .