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North Faerûn North Faerûn stretches from the wide Anauroch desert in the west to the eastern edge of the inland Moonsea , in the northern region of Faerûn . It is a region of contrasts , with the forested Dalelands , the wastes of Anauroch , the coastline of the Moonsea , and the bitterly cold steppes of The Ride . Regions . Anauroch . This desert was once a rich , flourishing land that was home to the ancient Netherese Empire . During a war with the mysterious and powerful phaerimm , this region became magically drained of life and was transformed into a broad wasteland . This desert swallowed the human empires and states of this region , and is now only sparsely populated by desert tribes . Recently , however , it has witnessed the arrival of the Shades ; the strangely - transformed descendants of the original Netherese . Dalelands . This is a forested region that lies to the southwest of the Moonsea . The western edge is defined by the mountains along the eastern edge of the Anauroch desert , and the east by the Dragon Reach of the Sea of Fallen Stars . In the deep , northern forest is Cormanthyr , an ancient homeland of the elves — now mostly abandoned . The remainder is sub - divided into a number of sparsely - populated dales ; several small , independent states linked by the Dales Council . Moonsea . This is actually a large lake that is connected to the Sea of Fallen Stars to the south by the River Lis . The shoreline is a wild , frontier area that is home to several city states that are dominated by despots . The most notable of these are Zhentil Keep at the western end , Mulmaster in the southeast , Melvaunt on the northern side and Hillsfar in the southwest . The region is rich in ruins , monsters , pirates , and harsh , cold terrains . The Ride . This is a cold , northern plains region surrounded by rugged mountain ranges , located to the northwest of the Moonsea . Several tribes of fierce , mounted barbarians dwell on these steppes , preying upon any who trespass here . At the western edge is the Border Forest , forming a barrier between the plains and the Anauroch desert . Southeastward is the moors of Thar , along the north coast of the Moonsea . Further north beyond the mountains is the rugged , volcanic flows of the Tortured Land s . The Vast . This is a region of land along the north coast of the Sea of Fallen Stars that follows the eastern shore of the Dragon Reach . It is a temperate land with farmlands , the rugged peaks of the Earthfast Mountains , and the forests along the eastern border with Impiltur . It is home to the large cities of Calaunt , Procampur , Tantras , and Raven ' s Bluff ( " The Living City " ) . This land was once an Orcish kingdom , and the mountains remain infested by Orcs .
Shedrak Shedrak of the Eyes was an adventurer who became the favored servant of a beholder living in the Wormwrithings during the Rage of Demons . History . Shedrak was an adventurer who went with an adventuring party to Wormwrithings in the Underdark . However , they were captured and killed by a beholder , Karazikar . Through great luck , Shedrak survived its eye rays . Intrigued , Karazikar decided to make him its slave , and he soon became its favorite . During the Rage of Demons , an expedition led by some adventurers , hired by Bruenor Battlehammer to investigate the threat of the demon lord s , came to Wormwrithings . They were in need of the central eye of a beholder for a rite to banish the demon lords . Shedrak was killed along with his master by Personality . Karazikar had broken Shedrak ' s mind in order to make him it slave . Shedrak considered the beholder a god and brooked no defiance or disrespect toward his " divine master " . Relationship . Shedrak was the mad but loyal servant of Karazikar .
Elvath Muirreste Lord Elvath Muirreste was a tall moon elf who served in the Silver Guard as the leader of the Elion legion until he followed Seiveril Miritar to Faerûn to combat the daemonfey invasion . Description . The strongly built elven lord had pale skin and very dark hair . History . Death . Elvath was killed while pursuing the fleeing orc s at the Battle of the Cwm on 27 Ches , 1374 DR .
Sand shadow Sand shadow was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell could conceal a target as long as they were mostly within a shadow . The target could only be viewed through magical detection . The target could move between shadows but became visible when fully exposed to the sunlight . This spell lasted for three hours and could not be ended early by the caster or recipient . A " dispel magic " spell cast by someone else would end the spell . Light spells also made the target visible . Components . This spell required a pinch of dry sand and an eyelash to cast .
Hjurgen Hjurgen was one of the second generation of frost giant s on Toril . Relationships . Hjurgen was a son of Ottar , the father of all frost giants . He had a brother named Hrotun , who was the first of the frost giant skald s . Hjurgen had a son , Hjurnur , who was a great hero . History . Hjurgen was mentioned in the " Saga of the Dragon Queller " , an epic ballad about his son Hjurnur Wyrmrever and written by his brother . In that tale , Hjurgen is named as the " leveler of Ranauroch " . ( It was not clear to scholars where exactly Ranauroch was located , but many suspected that it was a region of Anauroch . )
Gust of wind Gust of wind was an evocation or alteration spell that blew away or knocked down smaller creatures . Effect . This spell created a strong blast of air that originated from the caster and moved in the direction he or she was facing . The force of this " gust " instantly extinguished candles , torches , and other unprotected flames , while it made lanterns and other protected flames dance wildly and potentially even extinguish them too . Creatures caught in the area might also be affected . Like any natural sudden wind gust , a " gust of wind " could also whip up a stinging spray of sand or dust ; fan a fire ; blow over light awnings and hangings ; cause a boat to heel ; or disperse gases , clouds , or vapors , at least to the limit of its range . Focus . A tiny leather bellows . History . This spell was invented by the Netherese arcanist Tolodine as Tolodine ' s gust of wind in −2386 DR , early in the history of Netheril .
Tsagoth Tsagoth is an undead creature , a blood fiend . Appearance . Tsagoth is huge with a purple - black scaly hide . His has a lupine muzzle with great fangs and red eyes . He has four clawed hands . As a blood fiend he feeds on blood , preferably of other fiends . Skills . Most wounds inflicted on him will heal in mere moments . Tsagoth can dissolve into vapor . In this form he can float along walls and ceiling , being not quite invisible but fairly inconspicuous while making not a sound or pass through cracks in the wall . He can also transform into a gigantic bat . He is able to control one ' s mind . As vampires prey on humans , so do blood fiends prey on demons and like vampires , Tsagoth can also transform other creatures into their likes , as he demonstrated on Mari Agneh . History . In 1375 DR , Tsagoth was summoned by Szass Tam into Thay to find Mari Agneh . She was to be used to kill Aznar Thrul . < br > The blood fiend was further used as soldier of Szass Tam ' s undead army during the following war of Thay in 1385 DR . < br > Tsagoth also joined in the marine fight between the fleeing zulkirs and Szass Tam ' s legions finally facing up with the vampire Tammith Iltazyarra again , determined to kill her . After a short fight he had her heavily injured and incapacitated . The vampire ' s lover , Bareris Anskuld , his friend Mirror , and Bareris ' s griffon Winddancer joined the fight , turning the chances in their favor , almost killing the fiend . In a desperate move , Tsagoth grabbed Tammith , together breaking through the reling of the ship and plummeting into the sea . Due to her vampire nature , the water immobilized Tammith completely slowly dissolving her body like acid . Bareris and Winddancer followed them into the water resuming their attack on Tsagoth until the fiend was forced to translate himself through space into safety .
Shrine to Tsikapasmatra The Shrine to Tsikapasmatra was a small temple dedicated to an ancient hero of Khazari , Tsikapasmatra . The shrine was located in the city of Manass . Inhabitants . In 1367 DR , the shrine was tended by a trio of old shukenja . The Yellow Mountain Sect did not bother the attendants since the shrine was so small . Rumors and Legends . Locals believed that anyone seeking courage could offer a generous donation and maintain vigil overnight on the shrine ' s steps to find what they sought .
Arush Vayem Arush Vayem was a small , isolated walled village located on the frontier of Tymanther , in an unmapped region of the Smoking Mountains . < ref name = " TDYK / Hardcover - p185 " > < / ref > History . Arush Vayem was a remote village unknown to the most people . It was home for misfits , exiles and outcasts , and had a number of tiefling s among its population . It also had one of the few " natural " portal s that connected the worlds of Toril and Abeir . < ref name = " TDYK / Hardcover - p358 " > < / ref >
Radoc Radoc , also known as " The One " and Doc , was a powerful archmage dwelling in the Star Mounts in the High Forest around 1358 DR . The mysterious charismatic figure known as Radoc gave the appearance of a peaceful yet powerful healer , seldom seen traveling yet known to give aid to those in need , such as to the folk of Loudwater . What wasn ' t known was that Radoc was had been exiled from another Prime Material Plane . He had been marked with a glowing sigil by the titan Sylla . His goal was to return to his home , New Empyrea , as its master . He slowly built a power base in the Star Mounts , using tribes of mongrelmen for muscle while purchasing all of the mithril that the orc s of the Spine of the World could mine . His faith was that of Tangg , an other - planar power .
Bledryn Scoril Bledryn Scoril was a member of the Scoril noble house of Cormyr , as well as the Crown ' s representative to , and Lord of , Marsember , having taken over the role from Ildool . He was the local Herald , Grand Marsember , and acted as the registrar of births , deaths , and marriages , as well as the Crown ' s witness to sentencing , contracts , treaties , and the like .
Pale Night Pale Night , also known as the Mother of Demons , is an Abyssal Lord , both enigmatic and unbelievably ancient . In " " , it was revealed that she is a member of the demonic race called the obyrith s . Description . Pale Night ' s form is incorporeal , and she appears as an empty flowing white shroud with the suggestion of a shapely female body underneath . It is said that Pale Night ' s true form , as befits an obyrith , is so hideous and terrifying that reality itself rejects it . The shroud that she " wears " hides it . To glimpse Pale Night ' s true form risks madness and death . Relationships . Ancient texts claim that Pale Night is the mother of Graz ' zt , Lupercio , and Vucarik in Chains . If she is indeed the mother of Graz ' zt , she would also be the grandmother of , and possibly the mother of Rhyxali . Other texts make the bold claim that the entire tanar ' ri race is descended from her in some way . However , Pale Night speaks only very rarely and has not confirmed any of this . She also seems to have a mutual defense alliance with Baphomet . Realm . Pale Night lives in a bone castle which sits on a vast plateau in the Endless Maze of Baphomet , on the 600th layer of the Abyss . She has a strong alliance with Baphomet , the Prince of Beasts , and has lived on his layer since long before he became a demon lord . They do not work together , but each will defend the other ' s home from assault . Pale Night ' s castle looks like a giant grasping hand and is guarded by ambulatory bones and appendages . She rarely leaves this castle . It is said that those who stumble into her domain become new guardians for it . Pale Night also rules the 471st layer of the Abyss , called Androlynne . Long ago , by guile and trickery , she trapped a whole generation of eladrin children on her layer with the intent of hunting them down one by one at her leisure . Since then , the layer has become a battlefield between the forces of the demoness and the celestials that have come to protect the children . Cult of Pale Night . Worshippers of Pale Night are rare ; most of them are malevolent spellcasters obsessed with creating new breeds of half - fiends to unleash to the world .
Malkyn Grenefeld Malkyn Grenefeld was the chamberlain of Hillsfar in 1491 DR . Activities . Malkyn was the city ' s chamberlain and the court ' s mage . History . A member of the Brotherhood of the Cloak in Mulmaster , Malkyn abandoned her city and was chosen to join the First Lord ' s court just before the Elemental Evil crisis in 1491 . During the Rage of Demons that same year , she attended the First Lord ' s Midsummer Masquerade ballet . She possibly checked an adventuring party ( who had been hired by Elanil Elassidil to infiltrate the masquerade ) who had been hired as servers by Torgrave Needlebaum . During the ballet Torin started a speech and an elf assassin tried to kill the First Lord but hit only Thessaly . Quickly Malkyn arrived to Torin and the two disappeared thank to an invisibility spell and she took the Lord to a safe place . Later during the trip of the First Lord to Yulash Malkyn lead a group of Red Plumes to capture Elanil Elassidil of Elventree . She discovered that the elven bard briefly stopped at the the Plodding Plow , in the village of The Stop and decided to check all the customers . Personality . Malkyn was totally loyal to Torin Nomerthal . She was very rigid and adherent to protocol . Malkyn was a talented mage .
Mardivec Gentlecut Mardivec Gentlecut was an incubus servant of Graz ' zt in the Moonsea . Relationships . Mardivec was an old friend of the goblin cambion Agrak . He always had with him his dretch servant Noisome . History . During the Rage of Demons in 1491 DR , Mardivec was forcibly summoned to Faerûn from Azzagrat , together with his master the demon lord Graz ' zt . He and Noisome , decided to join Lord Agrak . He resided inside the prison of the Skullspike tribe , enjoying the madness spreading among the goblin s . Personality . Mardivec liked his devilish form , unlike his fellows .
Tortilla Tortilla was a flat bread made of coarse - grained mayz . It was traditionally baked in Maztica and was available for purchase through " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " . Description . Tortillas were baked on hot stone griddles and could be consumed plain , with spices , wrapping meat or beans , baked with cheese or fried in oil . Tortillas purchased through " Aurora ' s " were shipped from the Temple of Helm at Ulatos . Part of the profits was donated to the temple in order to assist the natives with medical care and education .
Yataghan The yataghan was a type of one - handed sword , closely related to the sabre . Description . It featured a broad blade with one edge , slightly curved inward . Weaponology . It was made in a way that emphasized the natural movement in a slashing attack , while the weight of its somewhat broader front half made downward cuts especially effective . It could be wielded about as fast as a bastard sword when used one - handed . Use . The yataghan was in use in the lands of Kara - Tur and Zakhara . Appendix . Notes . This weapon is based on the that was used in .
Birdpipes Birdpipes , also known as shalm , were a type of pan pipes . Sacred to Lliira and the satyr s , birdpipes were quite popular among the wood elves and wild elves . Description . Burdpipes were somewhat related to the common longhorn . Their rich sound came from a series of vertical tubes of different lengths , and was said to be able to charm ferocious animals . They could also be purchased through " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " .
Iris agate Iris Agate was a low - grade agate that came in large pieces , usually sold by the pound ( kilogram ) as a building material . Description . Iris agate looked white in normal lighting conditions , but when cut into thin slabs and illuminated from behind , its swirling mix of colors was strikingly visible . Iris agate was often used in temples for this effect . A typical price for large quantities of this hardstone was 2 gp per pound ( 0 . 45 kg ) . Powers . A sufficiently large slab , screen , or statue made of iris agate reflected all spells cast upon it back at the caster . Treasure vault doors or other areas that might come under magical attack were sometimes lined with iris agate or had iris agate statues strategically placed for defense .
Hadley Erridge Hadley Erridge was a human explorer living in the town of Thunderstone in Cormyr in the mid – 14th century DR . History . In the late 1340s DR , Hadley Erridge was a neighbor of the prosperous and enterprising farmer Del Geery . Geery had increased the yields of his crops , but they then attracted hordes of rabbit s , which were followed by badger s , wolves and other predators . Unable to curb their numbers , Geery consulted Erridge , who proposed that Geery get a hydra . A hydra , Erridge claimed , would devour or scare off the pests then depart when there was no more prey . The damage to the farm would be more than outweighed by the benefits of getting rid of the burgeoning pest population , Erridge thought . Despite his skepticism , Geery agreed to finance Erridge with 20 , 000 gold piece s for an expedition into the Vast Swamp to capture a live hydra . Erridge and his thirty - man expedition ventured into the feared swamp , and after two months they successfully caught an adult hydra in a cage of iron . Geery based himself in a local cave while Erridge released the hydra . It rampaged about the farm , scaring away all the animals within a few days . However , despite what Erridge said about the hydra returning to the swamp , it instead stuck around and began building a nest by the pond . The hydra was , in fact , pregnant . Outraged , Geery gave Erridge the sack then hired a group of warriors to slay the hydra , at which they at least were successful .
Sarbreen Sarbreen , called the City of the Hammer , was a dwarven city built in 616 DR . For a short time in Faerûn ' s history , it was a great thriving city that shone for a brief moment as the richest of all dwarven holds . Led by master crafters known as Master Mason s — armorers , weaponsmiths , jewelers , miners , woodcarvers , glassblowers and others — Sarbreen flourished . Sarbreen eventually fell to orc s and drow , and its treasures were either carried away or still remained in the ruins of the city , waiting for adventurers to find them . Later , a human city was built on top of the ruins , going by the name of Ravens Bluff . This new city ' s sewers were built into the ruins of Sarbreen , and the plucky were likely to find either mighty treasures or deadly perils if they went exploring them .
Mulahey Mulahey was a half - orc cleric of Cyric who was sent by Tazok to sabotage the Nashkel mines on behalf of Sarevok and the Iron Throne . He set up his headquarters below the third level of the mine , and started sending kobold minions up to poison the iron from the mine with mineral poison provided by his superiors , helping to orchestrate an iron shortage the Iron Throne would take advantage of . Against orders given to Tazok , the kobolds took to attacking and killing the miners , though Mulahey still remained undetected for a time , hidden so deep down few dared to venture there . Nevertheless , his superiors were displeased with his performance , and by the time he was finally uncovered and killed by Gorion ' s Ward , he was living in fear of assassins sent after him .
Greenstone Greenstone was the Faerûnian name for , a gray - green variety of . Description . These ornamental stones were soft and usually cut or tumbled and polished . High quality greenstones could take on a glassy finish and such stones were sometimes called chlorastras . Greenstones were found in solidified lava flows , in nodules of up to three quarters of an inch ( two centimeters ) in diameter . Exceptionally large specimens were made into " greenstone amulet s " . Greenstones were plentiful and easy to work with so a fair amount of fraudulent amulets were created and enchanted with " Nystul ' s magic aura " . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp . Powers . Flawed stones and those too small to be useful were crushed to powder and used as a material component in casting abjuration - type spells that protected the mind . However , certain spells were ruined when this gem was added , making them completely ineffectual . This gemstone was one of the " nine secrets " — minerals that could be enchanted to make an " ioun stone " .
Phaen of Rags Phaen was a lowly wizard of the Hosttower . He committed some fatal mistake , which he never shared with anyone , and was immediately cast out of the Brotherhood . He lost his robe and he began wearing a " Robe of Rags " , which showed his lowly rank in the Hosttower . He traveled to Icewind Dale and eventually joined the Legion of the Chimera . He summoned goblin s into the town of Targos to raid the town . He was killed by adventurers who eventually saved the town and all of the Ten Towns . Later events cast doubt on his story of expulsion from the Brotherhood . Beastmaster Harshom , who heavily implies that he is a current member of the Brotherhood , claims that Phaen answered to him .
Izhkin Izhkin was a derro rogue also known as " Lord of the Dark " . Personality . He seemed incomprehensible and was content with great acts of violence to keep ruling his realm . Relationships . He had an assistant by the name of Golgamann who only spoke to him . History . Claiming to be Lord of the Dark and a ruler of a realm , he appeared as an assassin or thief who had no problem threatening others to speak too well of him . With a talent for traversing the Underdark , he could be a good if untrustworthy guide . He was skilled with his blades and used venom on them . He had contacts in the black markets of the Underdark , which made him able to gain many items that others would not touch . Appendix . Appearances . Izhkin will appear as a companion in the upcoming " Sword Coast Legends " video game .
Faerang ' s Doom Faerang ' s Doom was a peak located in the Rauvin Mountains . Description . The peak had a shape similar to a knife and a waterfall flowed through it . It was named in memory of an orc king who chose to jump into the deep end rather than to surrender to enemies of the orc tribes .
Move dune Move dune was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell allowed the caster to lift and move a large heap of sand , dust , or gravel . The spell was only able to move non - living matter . Stronger casters were able to move more material . If dropped , the matter created an effect similar to a " sand shield " . Components . This spell required a pinch of sand to cast .
Caliph ' s Harbor The Caliph ' s Harbor was located in Huzuz , the City of Delights , along the banks of Al - Sarif River . Activities . This harbor housed the personal barge of the Grand Caliph as well as the admirality of Huzuz . The Grand Caliph ' s barge was maintained in a state of constant readiness , since none knew when he would wish to take a sporadic trip . Extensive repair facilities performed maintenance on at least five ships at any given time . At least a dozen launches provided access from the repair areas to the harbor . Inhabitants . Keyfa al - Parid was the harbor master of the Caliph ' s Harbor in 1367 DR .
Illusory script Illusory script , or illusionary script , was an illusion spell that disguised a written message and compelled non - authorized viewers with a brief " suggestion " for a short time . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , the message had to be written with a lead - based ink costing no less than 50 gp .