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Shu Shu were a secretive , slender humanoid race of warriors almost identical in appearance to halfling s except that they didn ' t grow hair . Description . Shu were diminutive humanoids who weren ' t noted as growing any more than four feet ( 120 centimeters ) tall . Unlike most humanoids , shu were completely hairless and unlike halflings , they didn ' t seem to grow fat . They adorned their bodies with copious amounts of war paint and wore garish jewellery as well as piercings in their ears and faces . Personality . With other shu , they were friendly and trusted easily , though interactions with other races , especially those that were bigger than them , were a lot more reserved . They generally avoided contact with others , but when they did , they weren ' t hostile unless first threatened . There was one exception , in that they were staunch enemies of the predatory black leopard katanga . Young shu demonstrated much more open - mindedness toward other races and tended to be much more willing to speak and trade with them . Combat . Shu were all proficient with blowgun s and used both them and shortbow s with deadly accuracy . Many could seem to completely disappear into jungle foliage . These abilities , coupled with ammunition dipped in a fast - acting sleep poison of their own concoction , made them dangerous ambush hunters . Shu were also resistant to poison and magic . Society . Shu lived in small tribes , consisting of only a few families who had banded together for mutual protection . Long history of predation by animals and larger humanoids had taught them that being alone meant certain death and the proposition of being alone terrified them . This had also led to a warrior culture and a mindset that placed the importance of the group over the needs of an individual . Tribes containing five or more families often boasted a witch doctor , who created the shu sleep poison and led the tribe in the worship of their ancestors . The leader of a tribe was called the " shunin " , but they were only chosen during times of great crisis and they were picked for their ability to inspire others . Tribes chose a representative from among their number to enter into a conclave with representatives of other tribes , creating a microcosm of a nation wherever shu were found . Shu had a strong oral history that they took as gospel , leading to beliefs such as if any shu committed violence against another , at best they would be struck down by an angry ancestor and at worst it would lead to a world - ending apocalypse . Shu were carnivores , using their skills as hunters to catch their food . They only foraged for food infrequently . Shu had a very low birthrate and as such , each child born to a family was cause for a great celebration . Similarly , Shu rarely lived longer than seventy years and funerals for such elders drew in shu from far and wide to attend rituals in honor of their passing . History . All shu history was oral in nature and not all believed in its absolute truth as most did .
Rukhelmoth Glitterstone Rukhelmoth Glitterstone , or simply Rukh was a deep gnome explorer who was held prisoner of the Cult of the Black Earth at the Temple of the Black Earth in Tyar - Besil during the Elemental Evil crisis . History . In 1491 DR , while attempting to sneak into the Fane of the Eye , Rukh was captured by Black Earth cultists . They decided to sacrifice her to a black pudding living under the temple . However , some adventurers infiltrated the temple , defeated the cultists , and freed her .
Webb Mossfeld Webb Mossfeld was a male human of the village of West Harbor on the Sword Coast North in the 1370s DR . Activities . Webb , like his brothers , was the member of West Harbor militia . History . Webb was the bully of the West Harbor , who would tease Kalach - Cha , Bevil Starling and Amie Fern . They were the champions of the Harvest Fair several years . During the Harvest Fair , Webb and his brothers were the winners of the Harvest Brawl . The Kalach - Cha , after defeating the Lannon siblings , would ' ve faced him and his brothers , Wyl and Ward . If the Kalach - Cha , Amie and Bevil were defeated , they could ' ve asked Merring for a rematch or submit that Mossfelds won . During the attack of bladeling s and duergar , the Kalach - Cha could ' ve encountered Webb , who would fight the attackers . Once finished , he could ' ve been asked to go to the field to defend the town . When the Kalach - Cha returns to the village to craft the Sword of Gith , he / she encountered Ward and his brothers . However , it was an ambush , as they were shadows .
Beluar Beluar was an elven man and a heroic warrior of the Vast in the 7th century DR . He won a famous victory against an orc army to help save the dwarven kingdom of Roldilar . History . The fall of Roldilar . In the the Year of the Bloody Crown , 649 DR , hordes of orcs engulfed the dwarven kingdom of Roldilar in the lands later known as the Vast . Roldilar , fortunately , was aided by its human and elven allies , who would save the dwarves from extinction . One such ally was Beluar , who helped the dwarves in their fight against the orcs . That year , Deep King Tuir Stonebeard led the dwarven armies against those of the orcs and goblin s , but they were defeated at Viperstongue Ford over the River Vesper . Roldilar ' s defenses were broken , and the dwarves retreated to Mount Grimmerfang , ending ultimately in the fall of Roldilar . However , this fall was delayed thanks to the efforts of Beluar and his forces . They fought the orcs at Viperstongue Ford and were victorious , forcing the enemy into a rout . They then pursued the orcs north into an area of rolling , rugged hills , and won another victory against them there . Finally , Beluar ' s forces chased the remaining orcs up the North Road to the village of Maskyr ' s Eye . Beluar killed the last one on the road in front of the local smithy . Aftermath . Beluar later led a small band of elven riders down a pass through the Earthfast Mountains . Shortly north of the village of High Haspur , they were set upon in an orcish ambush , and Beluar and his band all died in battle . Legacy . To honor their slain allies , surviving and grateful Roldilarren dwarves built Beluar ' s Tomb in the center of Sarbreenar , once a Roldilarren outpost . They buried Beluar and his soldiers beneath a great mound , later grassed over , and on top they erected a stone obelisk , carved with intricate designs . Beluar and his exploits were remembered in place and inn names across the Vast . The pass where he and his riders died was known afterwards as Elvenblood Pass . The hills where they defeated the orcs were called Beluar ' s Hunt to commemorate the victory . An inn in Kurth , near those hills , was also named Beluar ' s Hunt , while another was named the Rolling Heads Inn after the grisly remnants of the battles there . In High Haspur , another inn was called The Elf in Armor after Beluar .
Harburk Tuthmarillar Harburk Tuthmarillar was the constable of Red Larch during the Elemental Evil crisis on 1491 DR . Activities . Harburk directed his duties from a shop in the village , where he lived together with the town ' s butcher Jalessa Ornra . He also worked in Jalessa ' s shop as a butcher .
Haemir Waelvor Haemir Waelvor was a male elf wizard who was a prominent member of the Waelvor House of Cormanthyr . History . Haemir was part of the Waelvor House , one of the old families fierily against the Opening promised by the Coronal Eltargrim . Haemir took an aggressive stance and , with the support of some members of Starym House , tried to kill the just - appointed Mythanthar , the architect of the indispensable " mythal " , in 241 DR . Thanks to a ghostly Elminster Aumar , Haemir and his fellow conspirators were all killed .
Curkon Gheldieg Curkon Gheldieg was Namarch on the Council of Six in Amn from 1345 DR until his death in 1362 DR . He was the Lord of House Gheldieg from 1317 DR and before Namarch , he was the Iltarch from 1333 - 1345 . He had been a fighter by trade , but his success led him to become overindulgent and obese . He relied on being carried around by his servants . His main skill lay in his ability to tie together seemingly unrelated pieces of information to keep lesser houses down . This dealing in information involved a relationship with the Shadow Thieves , but he was taken out by Rhinnom Dannihyr , who shared similar talents . Relatives . Curkon ' s daughter is Vyma Gheldieg , and she controversially married Pehllus Tanislove soon after Curkon ' s death .
Protection from chaos Protection from chaos was an abjuration spell that created an aura around the target that shielded against mental and physical attacks by chaotic creatures . This spell was not reversible , but a counterpart called " protection from law " was known . Effects . The newer version of this spell functioned exactly like " protection from evil " except the bonuses and benefits applied to attacks from the minions of chaos . The older version of this spell treated summoned creatures slightly differently ; they specifically had to be chaotic in alignment , so this version of the spell did not protect against all summoned and extraplanar creatures , just the chaotic ones . Components . For the newest version of the spell , in addition to verbal and somatic components , the caster had to draw a 3 ft ( 91 cm ) circle around the recipient using powdered silver . For the older version , the caster needed a small ring of gold or lead that had been tempered by a chaotic smith .
Gyawa Zangpo Gyawa Zangpo was a me - zu oni who lived in Takshang on the slopes of Ghalyi Shan in the Hordelands . Personality . Like many oni , Gyawa had a short temper , flying into fits of rage at the slightest provocation . His odd behavior caused many rumors about him , such as a claim that he had a vast treasure of stolen items hidden in a secret room of his hermitage . Activities . Gyawa served out his sentence on Toril at Takshang . Freedom would only be granted when he carried the bundles of 10 , 000 travelers to the top of the mountain pass . Eager for freedom , Gyawa asked every traveler if he could help them . His hot temper usually scared the travelers away before he could help .
Shi Lo Shi Lo was a samurai participant at the Komite in Shou Lung in 1358 DR . History . Born as the daughter of a noble of the Imperial Court , she studied calligraphy and poetry . She first trained in martial arts under Master Lin Kwan Shu of the Five Stars school . She showed such a great ability to focus her ki that she earned the interest of Master Liu of the Southern Star . Master Liu decided to recruited her and Shi Lo accepted . Shi Lo proved herself very suitable to the Southern Star style and soon she gained great renown , with many martial artists going to watch her training . Rumors said that Shi Lo performed for the Emperor on several occasions . In 1358 DR , Shi Lo went to participate at the Komite . She managed to finish among the tournament ' s finalists .
Boruse Temlor Boruse Temlor was the head cleric of Cyric at the Citadel of the Raven in 1367 DR . Personality . Boruse was a cold and remote individual . His main concern was maintaining faith in Cyric in the most remote outpost . Boruse had a passably good relationship with Kandar Milinal , but Kandar was contemptuous of Boruse for his lack of interest in plots and schemes .
Gaping Maw The Gaping Maw is the 88th level of the Abyss and the home of Demogorgon , Prince of Demons . It is a vast and savage wilderness filled with those that serve the Prince of Demons , various fiends , and dinosaurs . Reflecting the dual personality of its master , the Gaping Maw is a vast continent covered in a jungle and surrounded an endless ocean and brine flats . Rising from the sea are two towers , topped with enormous fanged skulls that make the fortress Abyss , where Demogorgon rules over his lair . Few can enter without succumbing to madness .
Tower of Al - Kalb The Tower of Al - Kalb , or Tower of the Dog , was located within the great fortress of Sarahin in the Haunted Lands . Description . Grey stucco covered the outside of the tower . Inhabitants . This tower was given to Akim al - Kalaas when he joined the Everlasting . His servants , genie s and apprentices lived in the tower with him .
Tanathras Tanathras was a Netherese flying enclave . It was destroyed in −647 when the city ' s " mythallar " was disintegrate d by double agents working against Tanathras ' s ruler . Geography . Prior to its destruction , Tanathras was located above the city of Dagger ' s Point , a well - known haven for lawless individuals in Netheril . History . In −647 DR , the ruler of Tanathras , an archwizard named Falious , decided to relocate his flying enclave above Dagger ' s Point . Intending to use the relocated enclave as a summer retreat , Falious wanted to purge the city below of evil elements . He was approached by several former students of Trothas Helegaras , the ruler of Dagger ' s Point , who volunteered to aid Falious in taking control of the criminal city . However , these students turned out to be double agents in Helegaras ' s employ . They betrayed Falious , cast a powerful " disintegrate " spell on Tanathras ' s " mythallar " , and escaped using " contingency " . Tanathras plummeted into the side of the Dagger Mountains and was destroyed .
Husijo Husijo was a villager of Fochu Peninsula in Wa . Activities . Husijo managed a small shop in the Zuke village . History . In 1358 DR , Husijo bought from a former member of the Blue Kumi Bandits some items of property of Toshi . Later , he met Osari Minhiro and a foreign adventuring party . Minhiro recognized his ex - wife ' s items .
Belhuar Thantarth Belhuar Thantarth was a Harper and the master of Twilight Hall in Berdusk . Activities . Belhuar spent much of his time residing in Twilight Hall writing letters to fellow Harpers , studying maps , receiving reports , and managed Harper personnel in their operations against evil forces . He also spend time with his crew to repair homes near the city . History . In Tarsakh of 1370 DR , he was running the Harper stronghold during the absence of the severely ill Cylyria Dragonbreast when , under the urging of Bran Skorlsun , Belhaur agreed to discuss the evidence that showed Khelben Arunsun was a traitor . The Harpers had discovered that Khelben had been the one who had stolen the " Scepter of the Sorcerer - Kings " , a powerful Netherese artefact thirteen years before from the Catacombs of Ordulin . This artifact had since ended up in the hands of the Zhentarim . Belhuar was one of three Harpers chosen to preside over Khelben ' s trial , along with Obslin Minstrelwish , seneschal of Twilight Hall , and Bran Skorlsun . The Twilight Trio , as they came to be known , kept the proceedings from Cylyria at the urging of Obslin , who was in love with her and didn ' t want the stress to affect her recovery . Bran seized on every piece of evidence that showed Khelben to have acted inappropriately , while choosing to ignore most evidence that suggested otherwise . His single - mindedness spurred the Trio to accuse Khelben of corruption and conspiracy , charges which , when brought to trial , Khelben readily admitted to without remorse . Khelben and Laeral Silverhand both resigned from the Harpers , immediately returning to their home in Waterdeep . Personality . Belhuar was always calm and controlled , following his principles with iron will . He had an uncanny knack to correctly anticipate the plots of most of the Harpers ' foes . Belhuar was a good judge of folk , a great organizer , and learned to became a good tactician .
Blood Wine Blood Wine was a wine exported from Aglarond . It was also sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . This heavy - bodied wine had deep red tones complimented by a full taste with a slight afterbite . Blood Wine used shriveled grapes that only grew on vines rumored to be possessed by spirits who performed act of cruelty during life . Prices . Blood Wine could be purchased in the following containers :
Mijayrah The mijayrah ( mih - JAY - rah ) was a basic recorder from Zakhara . Description . These simple instruments were made from reeds . History . Because they were relatively easy to make , " mijayrahs " were used by both the urban Al - Hadhar and the nomadic Al - Badia . They had a short range but created a pleasant , breathy tone . Musicians typically hummed while playing a " mijayrah " .
Ott Steeltoes Ott Steeltoes was the most competent smuggler of the Xanathar Thieves ' Guild of Skullport . Ott was a renegade of the Ironmaster clan . He first worked as pirate but later was offered a place in the Xanathar ' s Thieves ' Guild . He quickly accepted , liking the prospect of more power and a less dangerous life . The reorganization of the guild ( and the secret change of the guild master ) gave him more freedom in his thieving operations , which Ott greatly enjoyed . He became good friends with Ahmaergo and the two dwarves often drank together .
Peebles Peebles was a deep gnome servant of Xazax during the Rage of Demons . Personality . Peebles claimed to have always been fascinated by aberration s , and beholder s in particular . Activitis . Peebles was the personal surgeon and attendant of Xazax the Eyemonger , a beholder who hunted other beholders , took their eyestalks , and grafted them to its own body . History . Xazax sent Peebles to Mantol - Derith during the Rage of Demons to search for more beholder s from which to take new eyestalks . He had checked the duergar and deep gnome sections of the city , but had not yet searched the drow section and the Zhentarim garrison .
Vrag Vrag was a cornugon lieutenant in Dragonspear Castle circa 1363 DR . History . Vrag led one of the Hordes of Dragonspear , specifically the Marauders , a group composed of one unit of 500 kobold s and one unit of 500 goblin s led by the able chieftain Pruj . Personality . Vrag disliked his current position , believing he led the weakest army . In order to impress Baazka , he ordered his warriors to make very dangerous assaults .
Twin Paradises The Twin Paradises of Bytopia were two layers that formed one of the Outer Planes in the Great Wheel cosmology model representing alignments between lawful good and neutral good . Some characteristics of this plane were ascribed to the World Tree cosmology planes of Golden Hills and the House of the Triad when that cosmology became popular . The Golden Hills became part of Arvandor after the Spellplague and the House of the Triad became known as Celestia as described by the World Axis cosmology . Description . The two layers of this plane were joined at one barrier which happened to span the entire sky at about 10 miles ( 16km ) above sea level . Gravity for each layer was normal for that layer but switched direction as soon as one crossed the barrier . The inhabitants of one layer could look up and see the other layer hanging upside down high overhead . Several mountains reached the crossover point and a few met mountains rising up from the other side , allowing careful climbers a way to reach the other layer . Also the space between layers was filled with air , allowing flight from one side to the other . Each layer glowed with a golden - white light . Dothion . Dothion was a bucolic land of old forests and huge meadows subject to mild seasonal changes and gentle weather . Portals to Seven Heavens , Elysium , and Concordant Opposition were found in caverns as brightly glowing patterns : concentric circles for the Seven Heavens , radiating lines for Elysium , and both patterns superimposed , which resembled a spider web , for Concordant Opposition . Travelers from the Astral Plane would emerge from the " color pools " on this layer . Shurrock . Across the barrier , Shurrock had much the same landscape features but much harsher weather : summers were hot and winters were long and cold . Storms were more common here , with booming thunder and heavy rains . Life on the Shurrock side was more challenging and kept the inhabitants busy , but both sides were virtuously industrious . Inhabitants . The animals in the Twin Paradises were sentient with average intelligence or above , but did not have the ability to speak . Some trees were also intelligent , similar to treant s from the Prime Material Plane . The usual menagerie of upper plane creatures were found here , including solar s , planetar s , hollyphant s , deva s , foo creature s , baku , and agathia .
Reynald de Chatillon Reynald de Chatillon was a fallen paladin in Athkatla in Amn . History . Reynald was a paladin and a member of the Order of the Radiant Heart , but at some point he fell from grace and started living as an outcast . Later , Reynald joined his fellow fallen paladin Anarg . Reynald and some of his fellows fought some thieves when they were helped by Gorion ' s Ward . Reynald thanked and Gorion ' s Ward for a mission , not knowing that Gorion ' s Ward was already working for the Radiant Order . Gorion ' s Ward succeeded in the mission , earning the trust of Reynald and his fellows . Only Anarg saw the duplicity of Gorion ' s Ward but he was killed in the fighting . At last , Reynald and his companions rejoined the Radiant Order , which was the objective of Gorion ' s Ward ' s mission for the order .
Silkroot Silkroot , also known as Knight ' s Veil or Styxroot , was a stimulant that improved the reflexes and caused temporary euphoria . Geography . The root was found growing wild in Akanûl . Unfortunately , Silkroot was addictive and eventually ate through the stomach of users . Silkroot addicts could be weaned off the drug by chewing on the leaves of the plant .
Elminster ' s Ecologies Elminster ' s Ecologies is a 2nd Edition boxed set containing several 32 - page books detailing the ecology of the Forgotten Realms . It is written in - character as Elminster and other characters . In addition to the credited authors , Monte Cook is also credited as a designer . From the box : Contents . The box contains several 32 - page books :
Devil Devils were a lawful evil race of fiend s who hailed from the Nine Hells of Baator , a dominion of the Astral Sea ruled over by the god Asmodeus . True to their alignment , devils were locked into a strict hierarchy which culminated with the Lords of the Nine , the powerful rulers of the Hells . Types of devils . Baatezu . This ruling class of devils ruled tyrannically over their domains in Baator . Abishai . Abishai were a subgroup of baatezu created by Tiamat . Imps . Imps were relatively weak devils typically used as wizard s ' familiars . Other Types . Alu - fiend • Archdevil • Cambion • Chain devil • Desert devil • Duergar • Gorechain devil • Hellcat • Hellfire engine • Infernal armor animus • Kalabon • Misfortune devil • Shocktroop devil • Succubus • Withering devil
Shadowstorm ( novel ) Shadowstorm is the second book in the The Twilight War trilogy by Paul S . Kemp . Summary . After escaping Sakkors with Magadon Kest in tow , the trio find themselves in Cania at the whim of Mephistopheles . Erevis Cale makes a deal with the archdevil , for their freedom . It is only after the bargain is struck that Mephistopheles rips his son ' s soul in two , keeping part for himself to ensure Erevis keeps his word . Setting forth into the Plane of Shadow , the three set out to do as Cale has promised , only to find they are set upon by the shadow dragon Furlinastis . They make yet another bargain , this time to hunt down Kesson Rel . All the while , Netheril continues its plotting and scheming to bring Sembia into their empire . It is Selgaunt versus Sembia while the Saerb just try to survive the civil war with the help of Abelar Corrinthal and his father .