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Otyugh Otyughs were strange aberration s that dwelt underground and delighted in the eating of filth and offal . Description . Otyughs were strange - looking creatures , with bloated , oval - shaped bodies around 8 feet ( 2 . 4 meters ) wide that stood on three shuffling elephantine legs and had a disgusting , rock - like hide . They had a pair of long tentacles that were bedecked in rough thorny growths and ended in leaf - shaped pads bearing rows of more sharp spikes . A third tentacle sprouted from the top of the otyugh ' s body , forming a vine - like stalk standing some 2 feet ( 60 cm ) high , and ended in a pair of eyes and an olfactory organ . The body of the creature contained a massive fang - filled mouth , shaped like a crude gash through its center . A typical otyugh was around 500 pounds ( 227 kg ) in mass . Ecology . Otyughs were primarily omnivorous scavengers . They could consume almost all kinds of refuse and waste , such as carrion , offal , and many other things others would view as garbage . Nevertheless , they would take fresh meat when they had the chance . Behavior . Dwelling primarily underground , otyughs could be found skulking among piles of refuse and waste . They made such places their lairs , or else gathered refuse to fill their lairs . An otyugh spent the majority of time in its lair , burying itself in trash with only the sensory stalk protruding above the heap . It sat for hours one end , shoveling " food " into its maw with its tentacles . Despite its appearance and habits , an otyugh was somewhat intelligent and capable of speech in the Common tongue . Combat . Otyughs were generally content to stay hidden in their lairs , usually only attacking living creatures if they felt threatened or hungry . They would slash prey with their thorny tentacles , or use them to grab and squeeze creatures and drag them into their maws . Due to the nature of the otyughs ' appetites , their mouths were filthy and often carried diseases like filth fever , inflicted with a bite . Uses . Because of their habits , otyughs were often viewed as a convenient means of garbage disposal by many intelligent creatures dwelling underground . They would dump their garbage and waste in otyugh lairs , which would , most of the time , not attack them . In the Arena of Blood in Manshaka , hungry otyughs were kept to devour the carcasses of the slain , but they would seize an unlucky contestant given the chance . In the Year of the Prince , 1357 DR , Vajra Valmeyjar drove a troll into its tentacles . They were also employed as guardian creatures in sewers and other foul areas . For example , an amphibious otyugh was kept as a guardian for the sewer and river channel beneath the Temple of Mystra in Wheloon in the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR . Instead of waste , it was fed regularly with fresh seafood : live shrimp , lobsters , and crabs .
Rueldarr Rueldarr was the innkeeper of the Flaming Griffon inn in Mordulkin in Chessenta in the early 1370s DR . History . In the winter of the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR , Rueldarr rented rooms to Ythnel Duumin , Kestus Aentius , Muctos Dapritus , and Kohtakah , who ' d just escaped to Mordulkin from Luthcheq . He sent and received messages for them . Description . He wore a green tunic and brown linen vest , with a very thick mustache .
Aranghthal Aranghthal was a dragonborn settlement in Relmaur , Returned Abeir . Background . Aranghthal was one of the two " mobile " settlements the Relmorn dragonborn always maintained near the city of Rokthorl . Every time the location of Rokthorl changed , the dragonborn also moved Aranghthal to a western cavern near the capital ' s current location .
Umbarl Darlhoun Umbarl Darlhoun was a War Wizard of Cormyr . History . In 1480 DR , Darlhoun was on duty in High Horn ' s garrison . However , Lord Sunter , the garrison ' s head , one day found Darlhoun ' s body dismembered . Personality . Darlhoun was a cheerful individual , always nice , sympathetic , and diligent .
Court of Enlightenment The Court of Enlightenment , or the first court , was part of the complex of the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Description . This large court faced the Golden Mosque . Elaborate decorative tiles of red and blue covered many of the surfaces . When viewed from the upper levels these tiles formed an outline of the Golden Mosque . The massive area in front of the Court could easily hold 50 , 000 people at one time . Activities . The Grand Caliph would address his people on his Ascension Day from the Pavilion of the Enlightened Throne found within the Court . History . The red and blue tiles used to depict past Grand Caliph s , but Khalil al - Assad al - Zahir had the tiles rearranged to show the Golden Mosque and demonstrate his devotion to the Enlightened Gods .
Toytere Toytere was a halfling man and the leader of the Dead Rats gang of Luskan and the biological twin brother of Kalen Dren ' s adopted sister Cellica . Like many of the Rats , Toytere had some wererat blood although he never demonstrated any ability to shape shift until his death when his body took the form of a wererat . Description . Toytere had a weasel - like face , a red beard , and sharpened teeth . He carried a cane topped by a gold rat . Abilities . Toytere had the Sight , which allowed him to see the future when in a trance . Relationships . Toytere hated Kalen whom he blamed for taking her sister to Waterdeep although he forgave Kalen before he died . History . In 1480 DR , Toytere ordered the capture of the powerful spellscared wizard Myrin Darkdance with the intent of turning her over to the Coin Spinners gang for payment . Realizing they couldn ' t hold a mage as powerful of Myrin , they led her to believe she was the new leader of the gang . Toytere was bitten by a rat infected with the Fury plague and slowly began to develop symptoms of the disease , becoming increasingly aggressive and irrational . Later , Toytere and the Rats turned on Myrin and he was killed by Sithe during a brawl at the Rat ' s headquarters .
Hallorfan Teshdale Hallorfan Teshdale was a male human and one of the four innkeepers of The Rapids inn in Teshwave in 1367 DR . He was the original proprietor before the arrival of the Zhentilar . Hallorfan was resigned to living under Zhent rule ; he had no place to escape to and , in his late 60s , he was too old to fight .
Land of Fate The boxed set contains a 128 - page book entitled Adventurer ' s Guide to Zakhara which is for players and DMs alike and gives a general overview of the continent , its cities , inhabitants and customs . The second book is 64 pages and is entitled Fortunes and Fates and contains information on running an Al - Qadim campaign , intended for the DM .
Sacred Seer The Sacred Seer was a mutated myconid ruler in Sporedome . History . During the Rage of Demons , the Sacred Seer , infected by the madness , decided to worship the demon lord Zuggtmoy together with all her colony , also gaining some derro and fomorians followers . After the disappearance of many myconid sprouts from all the nearby myconid colonies , Agaricus and his fellows managed to capture the Sacred Seer and were on the verge of putting her to death . However , an adventuring party arrived in search of the fabled braincap mushroom . They offered to save the missing sprouts in exchange for help from the Sacred Seer to find the braincap . After pondering the offer , Agaricus decided to accept the help of the adventurers . Personality . The Sacred Seer was a macabre and brooding creature . Her goal was the decay of all the universe , believing this would benefit her race . The Sacred Seer refused to admit to worshiping Zuggtmoy .
Umbra Umbra was the leader of the Dragonbloods , a Luskan gang . He was rumored to be a dragon but he was actually some sort of doppelganger . Umbra ' s face constantly shifted and his true form was unknown . In 1480 DR , while investigating the Fury plague sweeping Luskan , Myrin Darkdance and Kalen Dren visited Umbra at the Dragonblood ' s compound . Umbra had been Myrin ' s lover many decades ago and when he kissed Myrin she absorbed his memories of her . Unfortunately , while absorbing Umbra ' s memories , she inadvertently drained his life force , leaving him a pile of dust .
Knights of Holy Judgment The Knights of Holy Judgment were an order of paladin s that faithfully focused on the lawful tenets of their patron deity Tyr . The Knights were very close to the Knights of the Merciful Sword , both of whose members were the only faithful of Tyr who were eligible to join the ranks of the Hammers of Grimjaws .
Bryth Moonaxe Bryth Moonaxe was a half - dwarf commander of the Knights of the Crescent Moon who arrived in Iltkazar in the year 1370 DR . History . Bryth was a rare half - dwarf born from the Lady of the Seven Silver Stars , Elhanna Moonhawk , and First Axe Therlarn Axesong . He became the commander of the Order of the Crescent Moon . Bryth and all his fellows voluntarily underwent a Phezult ' s sleep of ages spell . They awoke in 1370 DR , 1 , 445 years later . Under the able leadership of Bryth , the members of the order slowly adapted to that time and tried to reforge the bond with the crown of Iltkazar . However , Bryth saw stagnation around him and spoke against it , while also asking for a war against the beholder Alimir Hive .
Azalar Falconhand Azalar Falconhand , was a ranger of Mielikki and the son of Dove and Florin Falconhand . Azalar was the direct result of Mielikki ordering his parents to marry and beget a child . . Appearance . Azalar , even at the age of 16 , was already over 180cm ( 6ft ) tall and still growing . He had the the same powerful build as his father and the silver hair of his mother which he tied back in a thick braid . Tiny horns and almond shaped eyed revealed his Fey ancestry . Background . Working with the fey of Shadowdale , Azalar earned the ire of the Zhentarim when they attacked the Dale in the summer of 1374 DR , subsequently imprisoning him in Castle Crag . Azalar was later freed by rebels seeking to overthrow the Zhentish army in Shadowdale where he confronted the horrific Susurrus under the direction of Mielikki . By leading the Susurrus out of the Fey crossroad s where the monster had been trapped , Azalar and a band of adventurers were able to defeat the beast once and for all . This would lead to Azalar and his fey allies aiding the folk of Shadowdale in its emancipation . After Mourngrym Amcathra resigned from his role as Lord of Shadowdale when the rebellion was successful , Azalar was elected as Mourngrym ' s replacement . Azalar himself retired from the position in 1459 DR . Magic Items . Azalar used magical mithral chain armor , longsword , and short sword .
Nellis Saradexma Nellis Saradexma was an Imaskari human wizard who served as the ambassador of High Imaskar . Description . Nellis was tall and thin , and had gray lines , like those of genasi , adorning his skin in intricate patterns . History . In 1479 DR , Nellis served as the ambassador of High Imaskar in Tymanther . When ambassador Perra was banished from Chessenta , she discovered that High Imaskar and Akanûl had began diplomatic relationships . Nellis was summoned by Vanquisher Tarhun to explain this , but the Imaskari was unable to do so . When Tchazzar began to prepare to invade Tymanther , Tarhun sent Nellis , alongside the paladin Medrash , Balasar , Biri , Khouryn Skulldark of the Brotherhood of the Griffon , and the Platinum Cadre , back to High Imaskar in order to procure the military aid of the Imaskari to help them halt the invading Chessentan forces . After Empress Ususi agreed to help the dragonborn , Nellis was tasked with aiding them during the operation to search for and destroy Gestaniius .
Boris Elberwelter Boris Elberwelter was a male human and the proprietor of the inn called The Sign of Thunder in the town of Thunderstone in Cormyr in the late 1360s DR . His wife was Tasha . He heard the Wolfmasters adventuring company discussing rumors of a large ruin in the Vast Swamp .
Dhow A dhow was a small sailing ship with a single , triangular sail . Dhows are generally too small to be used as military vessels . In Calimshan . They were commonly used in Calimshan by fishermen . In Zakhara . All ships of Zakhara n build were dhows — indeed " dhow " was the Midani term for " ship " . Various sizes of dhows , from 40 to 200 feet ( 12 to 61 meters ) in length were employed in the Land of Fate . Five distinct types were recognized : the baghla , the barijah , the boom , the sambuk , and the zaruq ( or zarug ) .
Shalaer Shalaer was once an able half - elf bard who became a spectral harpist and a caretaker for the Harpers in 1368 DR . Activities . Shalaer took care of the House of the Harp in Elventree . She acted as a counselor and information broker for visiting Harpers , loving to sing and chat with them . She always tried to rally the spirits of despairing or depressed Harpers .
Gutbuster ( drink ) Gutbuster was a strong dwarven brew consumed by the dwarves of northwest Faerûn . Description . Gutbuster was a strong drink that only the toughest dwarves and foolhardiest non - dwarves would ever attempt to drink . However , if the drinker survived it , they were granted immunity to sleep and cold for some time . It was described as the " most foul - tasting concoction ever brewed . " History . The Gutbuster Brigade , the battlerager brigade of Mithral Hall , was named for the gutbuster they would consume before going to battle . Trivia . When Reginald Roundshield was granted a valor wish in 1478 DR , he wished for a trip to Mithral Hall and a keg of gutbuster .
Fellowship of the Dreaming Dragon The Fellowship of the Dreaming Dragon is a now retired adventuring group that consisted of Caledan Caldorien , Kera , the mage Morhion , Ferret the thief , Tyveris and the halfling Estah . After the events involving the rule of the Zhentarim under Ravendas over Iriaebor the Harper Mari Al ' maren joined the ranks of the fellowship .
T ' Kalah T ' Kalah , known by mostly as Black Claws , was a sahuagin prince after the Twelfth Serôs War . History . T ' Kalah was born in 941 DR as a mutant with four arms . Around 1290 DR he joined the royal guard winning a duel , despite losing an arm . After the death of king Kromes and the destruction of Aleaxtis kingdom by the volcanic eruption in early 1369 DR T ' Kalah used this opportunity to challenge to duel the prince Githax killing him . However at the arrival of Iakhovas he was forced to submit to Iakhovas . T ' Kalah followed loyally Iakhovas in the Twelfth Serôs War until uktar when triton s joined the Iakhovas ' s enemies and Iakhovas lead his troops to Myth Nantar . T ' Kalah and two other princes at this point abandoned the war going back to sahuagin territories After the war the sahuagin kingdom was in chaos and T ' Kalah easily defeated the remaining princes emerging as the leader of his race . Soon T ' Kalah sent his followers to built the colony of Balath among the Mountains of Volar . In 1370 DR following a ancient sahuagin tradition he founded a city with his name upon the ruin of a elven city . Soon T ' Kalah city become the most powerful sahuagin city ever seen in Serôs . It position also granted the sure born of malenti in the following hatching , guaranteeing T ' Kalah with many spies to use .
Holt Burukhan Holt Burukhan was the high priest of Bane in Sundabar in 1373 DR . History . In 1373 DR , Burukhan was approached by Kaanyr Vhok , leader of the Scoured Legion , who asked for the help of the local Church of Bane to overthrow Helm Dwarf - Friend . Burukhan was not fully convinced and waited for a better evaluation of the situation , but his underling Zasian Menz joined Kaanyr . Appendix . Appearances . Novels . The Empyrean Odyssey :
Hichikung nio The hichikung nio was a secret society in Koryo sponsored by King Wanang Sun in the mid – 14th century DR . Tactics . The king installed members of the hichikung nio in key posts in the local and regional bureaucracies of the realm . Their aim was to improve the lives of the peasantry by using and influencing the established system . Sun believed that if the people were happier under his rule , then they would support it , and that rebellions by the local lords against his dynasty would fail without the peasants ' backing . Skills . The hichikung nio were a covert army , with its members trained in both martial skills and intellectual fields . History . Sun inducted Pouri Lam into the hichikung nio after discovering her expert but secret governance of Foo Nakar , and that she already had all the necessary skills . He even shifted the real governor ' s post so that she could stay in control in the city , exerting his influence via the organization .
Warders The warders were a loose military order based in or around the halfling cities of Luiren . Organization . A particularly large troop of warders found in Beluir was composed of 400 halflings who were all elite specialists with the sling . Tactics . While using stealth to their advantage , the warders preferred to attack any threat to Beluir with a hail of stones from multiple directions . The enemy was often so confused that they did not realize where they were being attacked from .
Fangs of retribution Fangs of retribution was a divine evocation spell that dealt back all the injuries the caster had suffered . Effect . The spell created the ghostly jaws and fangs of a viper in front of the caster ' s face , who could then direct it to fly at and bite a foe of their choice . This bite dealt back all the injuries the caster had suffered from their chosen foe that day ; if the targeted creature had not harmed the caster that day , then the " fangs " had no effect . It functioned similarly to the " Ilmater ' s fist " spell . Components . The spell required the fang of any type of snake , venomous or not . History . The " fangs of retribution " spell appeared within the " Tome of Torment " , the holiest book of the church of Ilmater , which first appeared in the Realms in 848 DR .
Avner Avner of Hartsvale was a thief and scout in Hartsvale in the 14th century DR . History . Avner was an orphan living in Hartwick in Hartsvale . He lived as a thief from a young age until the firbolg Tavis Burdun opened his eyes to honest work . Avner changed his life and become one of the most reliable scouts of the vale . At last he died saving his queen ' s child . However , problems arose when his soul arrived in the Fugue Plane . The new god of death Kelemvor decided to send his soul to Torm ' s realm as he died in the line of duty but Mask arrived to explain that he was False , having always honored the giant goddess Diancastra , claimed to be an aspect of Mask . In order to save Avner , Kelemvor proclaimed him one of his Chosen : a seraph of death . Later , it was reveaked that Avner had all along followed Mask ' s instructions in a plot to discredit Kelemvor .
Kanaglym Kanaglym was an abandoned dwarven town . Located entirely underground and reachable by a series of caves located under Dragonspear Castle , the town was the site of the Fountain of Nepenthe , a watery portal to the Fugue Plane . History . The town was built when the High Moor was warm and fertile . However , a year after construction was completed , the town well ran dry . The well shaft was deepened and eventually struck water . However the source of this water was actually the Waters of Forgetfulness . A month later the town was abandoned .
Udhask Udhask was a deep gnome ghost in Blingdenstone during the Rage of Demons . History . When the drow attacked Blingdenstone in 1371 DR , he tried to reach for his loot when he died of a heart attack . For unknown reasons , he rose as a ghost . Thereafter , every time someone approached his remains he relived his death in a loop , attacking and scaring people . If someone recovered his remains and put it in the catacombs , he would find peace .
Vargouille Vargouilles were denizens of the lower planes , some of which were trapped in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Lands . Summoned to Zakhara during ages past for an unknown purpose , these creatures were usually found within the Haunted Lands or Ruined Kingdoms . They could also be found in underground locations such as sewers or catacombs . Description . Vargouilles appeared as a human head sprouting bat wings . Their mouths were filled with sharp fangs and a ring of tentacles enveloped their face . Their eyes glowed with a constant eerie green light . While they could speak Infernal , Vargouilles did not speak mortal languages , but screamed during attacks . Combat . The simple sight of a pack of vargouilles was enough to send many brave warriors running , especially when they heard its terrifying scream . Some who heard the scream were frozen with fear , vulnerable to the vargouille ' s poisoned bite . A vargouille ’ s bite injected the victim with a debilitating poison that would not heal unless treated with magic . Vargouilles sometimes chose to kiss their victims , which began the victim ' s transformation into a new vargouille . The victim ' s head began to resemble a vargouille more with each passing hour until it broke free from the body as a new creature . This horrid transformation was completed within one day , but could only be completed under darkness . Sunlight or " continual light " spells halted the transformation . The " cure disease " spell halted the transformation but did not cure it . Vargouilles hated light of any kind and always sought to extinguish light sources . Their infravision helped them see perfectly in total darkness . Habitat / Society . Vargouilles were mostly nocturnal creatures , preferring to hunt and move about during the cover of darkness . These creatures were believed to be remnants of the Ruined Kingdoms . They spread throughout Zakhara by infecting victims with their unique disease . Ecology . The lair of a vargouille was often littered with the corpses of its victims . They preferred living food , but would feed on carrion or weaker pack members as well .
Makk Fireseed Makk Fireseed was an elven priest of Rillifane Rallathil . Activities . He convinced his followers that the deity ' s favorite creature was the Duathamper canary , a type of canary that nested in the butternut trees on the River Duathamper . The canary ' s yellow feathers were symbolic of the sun , and its green throat represented the leaves of trees .
Garbul Garbul was a hobgoblin warlord in 1489 DR . Garbul was the leader of the Zartruss hobgoblin tribe living in Kryptgarden Forest and the primary agent of the great dragon Claugiyliamatar . History . It was his duty to mediate between the old and the new factions of the Cult of the Dragon , both seeking an alliance with his master . At last , he decided to ally with the leader of the new faction , Alandra . However , an adventuring party hired to defeat Old Gnawbones , who had previously destroyed most of hobgoblin strongholds in the forest , attacked the Zartruss ' s main camp and Garbul was killed in the fighting . Possessions . Garbul possessed the Green Dragon ' s Mask , once part of his master ' s hoard but sold it to Alandra , who sent it to Neronvain .
City of Judgment The City of Judgement was a tightly packed metropolis located on the Fugue Plane . It was a colorless and purposefully bland city . Geography . The city was built on a flat featureless plain underneath a perpetually gray sky . Defenses . A wall built from the very souls of the Faithless surrounded and shielded the city . Notable Locations . The Crystal Spire , home to Kelemvor and Jergal , stood in the center of the city . The wall surrounding the city consisted of the souls of those named the Faithless . They formed the bricks of the wall and were held in place by a supernatural greenish mold . The mold held the souls while their essence was slowly dissolved away to nothingness . Occasionally , raiding demon s would tear souls from the wall and return with them to the Abyss . These captured souls were used to spawn new low - level demons to swell the demonic ranks or to feed their masters . Inhabitants . Followers of Kelemvor and Jergal in life were given positions of authority in the city . The False and the Faithless as well as the souls of the dead also populated the city .