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Eyes of the spider The eyes of the spider was a device that fitted over an individual ' s head and covered the wearer ' s left eye . It granted the wearer great visual prowess and protection . Description . Set with eight rubies and made of silver , the " eyes of the spider " fitted tightly over the user ' s head and covered the left eye . When worn , the first ruby was set where the covered eye would be with the rest of the gems rising in a thin line to the crown of the head . The edges of the item were reminiscent of jagged spider legs as if they clung to the wearer . A protrusion on the inside of the helm would bore through the wearer ' s eye to keep the device in place when worn . Powers . Whilst worn over the head , the " eyes of the spider " would affix itself to the wearer ' s skull by extending a protrusion through the left eye and destroyed it with agonizing pain . It could not be removed until the wearer was dead . Additionally , the " eyes of the spider " took up the position of both a magic item that covers the head ( like a helm or headband ) and one that covers the left eye ( like an " eye of charming " ) . Despite these impediments , the " eyes of the spider " granted the wearer considerable ocular powers . Up to three times a day , the wearer could initiate a gaze attack that ravaged an individual within 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) . This effect manifested in much the same way as a ghost ' s horrifying gaze did . The device granted continual all - round vision and true seeing up to 120 ft ( 36 . 4 m ) , making the wearer highly perceptive and nigh impossible to catch off - guard . Lastly , the " eyes of the spider " blocked all mind - affecting effects that attempted to target the wearer . History . Although the item had clear Lolth ite motifs , the item was notably appropriated for use by the Kiaransalee an cult in Maerimydra during the Silence of Lolth .
Tower of Adnan al - Raqi The Tower of Adnan al - Raqi was located in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Location . The Tower of Adnan al - Raqi could be found in the Pilgrims ' District of the City of Delights . Structure . This three - leveled tower was built for strength as well as education . The first level held a reception area and interview room where Adnan al - Raqi could talk with prospective students . A study room and the dormitory were also located here . The second level housed the library , a lounge , a special conjuring room , and quarters for advanced students . The third level of the tower held Adnan ' s personal library , conjuring room , enchanting room , bedroom , and treasure room . Defenses . The tower walls were enchanted so creatures who traveled the ethereal plane could not pass through . The walls also barred any teleportation attempt . The only places to magically travel into or out of the tower were the conjuring rooms , and these were closely watched by dangerous guardian genie s . Inhabitants . To become accepted as a student at the tower , an applicant needed to first survive Adnan ' s favorite challenge — dropping the applicant into the middle of the Great Anvil to fend for themselves . Any student who returned to Adnan alive was accepted into the tower to begin their training . These students were required to pledge their service for 1 , 001 days . Adnan kept 5 – 15 students in the tower at any given time . Activities . Adnan specialized in the creation of genie prison s and dealing with genie s . Students of the tower learned the dangerous and mysterious art of the sha ' ir from one of the best in the entire Land of Fate . Rumors and Legends . The Tower of Adnan al - Raqi was constructed in a single night with the help of several tasked architect genie s .
Duar Obarskyr King Duar Obarskyr was a king of Cormyr . He took an army to the King ' s Forest to battle the orc invaders but while he was gone , his father - in - law , Melineth Turcasson , sold the city of Suzail to pirates for the price of 500 sacks of gold . Duar destroyed the orcs , but when he returned to Suzail in 429 DR , he was barred from entering , and the betrayal of Melineth almost broke him . A price was put on Duar ' s head by Magrath the Minotaur but there were few who would try to redeem it . Duar would go on to defeat Magrath and reclaim the city . Appearance . Duar was extremely large and muscular . Possessions . Duar possessed the sword Orbyn , crafted for him by Amedahast .
Eusebius Eusebius was a storm giant from the storm giant aerie of Lake Woe mountain . Description . Eusebius had pale violet skin and blue - black hair that was very long and unkempt . He was clean - shaven . Eusebius typically wore a simple tunic with a large amount of silver jewelry . His eyes were silver - colored . Possessions . Eusebius bore a sword in battle . History . By 1369 DR , the then - paramount of the storm giants of Mount Woe , Anastes , and five other storm giants were summoned magically by Lanaxis to defend him when he needed to rest during his kidnapping of Queen Brianna and her son Kaedlaw . Eusebius was one of those giants . Eusebius was chosen to search the woods for a beehive to gather honey for Brianna to eat , but during this time , Tavis Burdun and armies of giant - kin attacked . Eusebius was then ordered by Anastes to deal with the fomorian s . However , the fomorians quickly abandoned the field to pursue Lanaxis , so Eusebius instead assisted Anastes by flanking the firbolg army . Eusebius killed many firbolgs with his lightning and his massive sword , but he was eventually felled by fire magic from the firbolg shaman Munairoe and an arrow from Tavis that had been enchanted by the verbeeg Basil . Eusebius managed to kill Munairoe before he finally died .
Tree - Gem of Bloodstone The Tree - Gem of Bloodstone was a 30 ft tall white tree with golden leaves growing in the courtyard of Palace Dragonsbane in Bloodstone Village . History . In 1359 DR , Gareth Dragonsbane and his companions traveled to the Abyss and stole the Wand of Orcus using advice from Saint Sollars . The Platinum dragon Bahamut then directed them to the only method of its destruction , which was to immerse the wand in the black blood of the heart of an avatar of Tiamat . After they destroyed the wand , its heart was left behind in the form of a small white gem . Bahamut gave it to Gareth as a sign of his covenant with him to protect Damara from demon attacks . The gem was planted in the courtyard of Palace Dragonsbane in Bloodstone Village and grew into a tall white tree with golden leaves . The Tree - Gem brought renewed interest of non - dragons in the worship of Bahamut as a god . Powers . So long as the rulers of Bloodstone aligned with good , the Tree - Gem prevented demons from entering the Kingdom of Bloodstone . Occasionally , the Tree - Gem dropped a branch that could be fashioned into powerful weapons or magical items for those deemed worthy . Grandmaster Kane carried a walking , or Jo Stick of the White Tree , made from such a branch . The wooden doors to King Gareth ' s audience chamber and the desk of the wizard Emelyn the Gray were also made of the same wood .
Sinklayr Greenstroke Sinklayr Greenstroke was a Grand Druid of the North around the 1340s DR . History . Sinklayr was a servant of Silvanus , the main deity revered in the heart of the Tall Trees region , particularly in the Deep Glade . He aided the preservation of the woodland home of Eaerlann . Prior to the fall of Hellgate Keep , the order did much to defend and protect the eastern edge of the High Forest . In 1374 DR Sinklayr was a devotee of Mielikki and a member of the Tall Trees circle known for wandering all time for the forest
Noori Baenre Noori Baenre was a female high - born cousin to Triel Baenre . She was one of the few exceptions to the rule of only males at Sorcere circa 1373 DR . She was permitted to study magic at Sorcere rather than become a cleric of Lolth at Arach - Tinilith . History . She was one of the Baenre magic - users who Gromph Baenre gathered during the Siege of Menzoberranzan for an attack on Nimor Imphraezl through a scrying crystal .
Ring of enduring arcana Rings of enduring arcana render a spellcaster ' s spells more resistant to dispelling . Creation . To forge a " ring of enduring arcana " , a spellcaster must have " dispel magic " available . Appearance . A " ring of enduring arcana " appears as a fine latticework of gold and mithral that covers most of the length of the wearer ' s finger , with a joint in the middle to allow movement . It seems to shift and flow whenever the wearer casts a spell . Activation . A " ring of enduring arcana " is permanently active for as long as it is worn . However , it does require 24 hours to acclimate to the wearer , starting when it is donned .
Continual darkness Continual darkness was an alteration spell that created an area of perpetual darkness impermeable to normal light . The reverse of this spell , continual light , created a permanently sun - bright area . Effects . The effects of this spell were similar to " darkness " , creating an area of no light up to 120 ft ( 36 . 6 m ) away surrounding a central point out to a 60 ft ( 18 . 3 m ) radius . It could be cast at a point in the air , onto an object , or possibly a creature . If successfully cast on the visual organs of a creature , it was effectively blinded . The spell was permanent until dispelled by the caster , a " dispel magic " spell , or an equal or stronger " light " spell was cast on it . The illusionist version of this spell had half the range and half the radius of the divine version , and was not reversible ( although they were able to cast a separate " continual light " spell ) . " Continual darkness " countered " light " spells of equal or lesser power , and vice versa . This spell eventually consumed the material it was cast upon , but dense , hard , or expensive materials ( like gem s ) could last hundreds to thousands of years . Sinhala stones were known to prevent magical darkness . Components . The divine version of this spell only required verbal and somatic components to cast . The material component was the substance it was cast upon : air , an object , a structure , or a creature . For the illusionist version , a tuft of bat fur and either a drop of pitch or a small chunk of coal was needed in addition to verbal and somatic components .
Mu Tong Mu Tong was a village in the kingdom of Koryo in Kara - Tur . It lay near the headwaters of the Malu River , high in the Sillan Mountains . Jade was discovered near Mu Tong in 1357 DR . Folk believed that these finds were evidence of a massive hoard of jade said to be hidden somewhere in the mountains by the ancient Han people , ancestors of the Koryoans , when they ' d fled invasion by the forces of Shou Lung .
Lliira Lliira ( pronounced " LEER - ah " ) , also known as Our Lady of Joy , was a good exarch ( formerly a lesser deity ) of Sune responsible for the sphere of joy , and for the domain s of chaos , charm , family , good and travel . Worshipers . Priests and priestesses of Lliira , called " Joydancers " , were the apple of her eye . They were entrusted with leadership and tasked as plan - makers of festivals . Followers of Lliira were called Lliirans and wore brightly colored outfits , and adorned themselves with rubies and sapphire s . These stones were sacred to Lliira and any seen wearing them were blessed by passing clergy . They were known for always having a smile on their lips ; it was unheard of to see one with a frown . The Lady of Joy abhorred violence at celebrations , and would withhold her blessing from any celebration marred by it . The only weapons drawn at a festival must be ceremonial and never lead to bloodshed . Orders . Scarlet Mummers References .
Icingdeath Icingdeath was the nickname for Drizzt Do ' Urden ' s main right - hand scimitar . Description . The hilt of this scimitar was black adamantite and the blade was made of silver with a diamond edge . Its handle was shaped like the head of a hunting cat . Powers . Icingdeath was a " + 3 scimitar " . It had the powers of a frost weapon . It was also a " frostbrand " weapon . The weapon absorbed fire and heat , protecting its wielder against fire . It also had the ability to extinguish magical fire . For example , it extinguished a portion of the " wall of fire " conjured by the powerful demon , Errtu . However , it could also be set on fire in order to harm troll s , though this was only when the magic of the blade was being repressed . History . In 1356 DR , Drizzt Do ' Urden , famed hero of the Companions of the Hall , found the blade in the treasure pile of Ingeloakastimizilian the white wyrm , better known as " Icingdeath " , and the weapon ' s namesake . The barbarian Wulfgar and Drizzt killed the dragon and found the scimitar after a dramatic battle .
Risuak Lake Risuak Lake was a small , fresh - water lake in Alpuk , on the Great Glacier , known for the quality of its fishing . Risuak Lake was located northwest of the Lugalpgotak Sea and was connected to that great body of water by a stream . The village of Vekkak was on its shores , and Gotokok was found along the stream to the south .
Rababah A rababah ( rah - BAH - bah ) was a strange stringed Zakharan instrument . Description . The " rababah " was a single - stringed instrument that consisted of a rectangular soundbox from which rose a thin neck . The base of the " rababah " was covered with horse or goat hide . The string was attached to a movable post located at the top of the neck . A horsehair bow was used on the string while moving the post up or down , creating a beautiful melodic tone . History . The " rababah " was the traditional instrument of choice among the nomadic Al - Badia tribes of Zakhara .
Galley A galley was a large ship used by Sword Coast and Moonsea pirates and other sailors . Although galleys had at least one mast , most relied on oarsmen to propel the ship . Because galleys required a large crew , they usually put into shore to camp at night and rarely ventured far into the ocean .
Sylora Salm Sylora Salm was a sorceress of Thay who followed the Archlich of Thay . Relationships . Salm was Dahlia Sin ' felle ' s rival . History . She tricked Dahlia in Gauntlgrym which ended in the release of the fire primordial . She was tasked to construct a Dread Ring in the ashes of Neverwinter ' s destruction from the eruption of the fire primordial . Death . Sylora died at the hands of the mummy Jestry after being defeated by the trio Drizzt Do ' Urden , Dahlia , and Artemis Entreri .
Cel Cel was a fishermen in the Kabel ' s Hill community in Quivering Forest in 1489 DR . Personality . The fisherman was a taciturn but not rude person . He always gave the shortest answer possible , so sometimes others needed time to understand his responses . Activities . He worked as fisherman or in transporting villagers ' goods up and down the river . If he had passengers , he also acted as a boatman to Sorcerer ' s Isle .
Kelnozz Kelnozz was a commoner drow warrior of House Kenafin of Menzoberranzan . History . Kelnozz was classmates with Drizzt Do ' Urden at Melee - Magthere , the fighters ' academy . Their class , which began circa 1317 DR was unusually large ; it began with 25 students and ended with 22 . Kelnozz was Drizzt ' s first " friend . " They partnered during the first Grand Melee , but Kelnozz turned on Drizzt , leaving him in eighth place and revealing to him the wicked nature of the drow .
House Druu ' giir House Druu ' giir was a drow house of Menzoberranzan . It was the seventeenth house in 1328 DR , but by 1480 DR , it had risen to become the tenth house . Headquarters . House Druu ' giir occupied a rectangular - shaped compound southeast of the tip of the Westrift . The small compound was fenced by stalagmites . Activities . House Druu ' giir was one of the most powerful mercantile houses , second only to House Baenre . The house controlled nearly all moneylending in the city . Leadership . The house was dominated by elderly male wizard s .
Featherlung Featherlung was a respiratory disease . It was one of The Three Plagues of the more well - known contagious diseases of Faerûn . Effects . Featherlung was spread by inhalation , and took one to three days to take effect . One version of featherlung filled the lungs with dying flesh , which asphyxiated the victim . Another dried up the lungs and reduced their capacity , eventually suffocating the sufferer . Assisted manual ventilation ( repeated lifting of the body and depressing the chest ) was of no help since it was oxygen already in the lungs that wasn ' t being processed properly . This left sufferers weak and almost helpless , drifting in and out of consciousness and making them easy targets for opportunists . Even if properly treated , someone with featherlung could take a tenday or more to die , though if left without access to water , thirst frequently killed them before the disease could . Once someone was infected with featherlung , they became immune to the disease . However , even those that survived the illness sometimes had difficulty breathing in dry weather . History . In Marpenoth of the Year of the Shield , 1367 DR , the city of Procampur in the Vast was struck by a featherlung plague . It killed hundreds of people , particularly in the District of the Poor . Procampur ' s wards were slow to react , and to be treated by clerics of Helm and Torm , the sick had to cross the city to reach the Temple District , thus spreading the plague further . High priests Orn Thavil of Tymora and Baniya Dolester of Lliira went to the poor district to set up an auxiliary shrine and treated the sick directly , and other priests soon joined then . Though their actions halted the spread of the disease , the Thultyrl reprimanded both high priests for breaking Procampur ' s district rules , and were reminded that the city and its laws were older than a number of deities . In approximately 1475 DR , a featherlung epidemic swept through Waterdeep killing several hundred people .
Thomas M . Costa Thomas M . Costa is a senior analyst with the Government Accountability Office , but in his spare time has written and contributed towards various written works for Wizards of the Coast , including " Demihuman Deities " and " Races of Faerûn " . Thomas is also the author of several articles in Dragon magazine .
Cree Cree was a shadar - kai warrior living in the city of Ikemmu on the Shadowfell side . Relationships . He was a brother of Skagi and a close friend of Ashok . History . In 1479 DR , Cree journeyed with Skagi , Ashok , and Vedoran to a shadar - kai enclave in the Shadowfell on a mission to rescue the witch Ilvani . In 1480 DR , he traveled with a caravan to Rashemen to discover the source of the visions that were haunting Ilvani . Appearance . Cree was small and wiry and had close - cropped brown hair and a pair of scimitar tattoos on his temples . One of his eyes had been destroyed by a shadow snake , and he placed a tattoo of a snake over his missing eye . Equipment . Cree dual - wielded katar daggers .
Lamet Lamet was an inhabitant of Daggerford around 1370 DR . History . Lamet once lived in Port Llast but one day was arrested for the theft of a bottle of wine . Four years later , he was released from jail but exiled from the town with all his family . His household excommunicated him and so Lamet went alone to Daggerford . In 1370 DR , he was considering opening a small shop as knife sharpener .
Suggestion Suggestion was an enchantment spell used to compel a subject to follow the caster ' s orders , but only if they could understand the caster ' s spoken language . Effects . With this spell the caster influenced the subject through verbal suggestions . In order to work properly , the suggestion needed to be worded so the subject believed the suggestion was reasonable . For example , the spell would probably fail if the caster asked a fire elemental to dive into a body of water . However , if the caster could convince the fire elemental that the water was harmless , then the spell had a greater chance of succeeding . The caster could issue new suggestions for the duration of the spell . However , the spell ended when the subject completed any suggestion . The suggestion went unfulfilled if the spell ended and the subject had not completed their task . Components . This spell required a snake ' s tongue and either a small piece of honeycomb or a drop of sweet oil to cast .
Shieldbreakers The Shieldbreakers were an ogre mercenary company based in the Lands of Intrigue . Organization . These ogres were known for being unbiased and honorable . Activities . The mercenaries always refused contacts involving the murder of unarmed foes . Base of Operations . The Shieldbreaker base , Shieldbreaker Citadel , was located south of the Deepwash in Erlkazar . In the High Peaks , the Shieldbreakers made their home in the village of Rivenshield . Possessions . Loyal to their name , the Shieldbreakers never used shield s in battle . The group preferred to wield two - handed weapons , like bardiche s . History . The Shieldbreakers were formed when a group of ogres refused to kill unarmed human s despite the orders of their chief . Around 1358 DR , the Shieldbreakers made an alliance with the barony of Ahlarkhem to protect Duhlnarim against King Ertyk Uhl and his Starrock goblin horde .
Baen Chalgash Baen Chalgash was a wererat and a high - ranking member of the Dead Rats gang in Neverwinter . Relationships . The wererat was the brother and lieutenant of Varin Chalgash . History . Baen was involved in the kidnap of the Nasher leader Gothwan Cooper but was killed by an adventurer sent to free Gothwan .
Cloak of dark power Cloak of dark power was an abjuration spell unique to cleric s with the Drow domain . It created a haze around the subject to counteract the effects of sunlight on the drow . Effect . " Cloak of dark power " created a dusky haze around the subject . The haze did not interfere with vision , but the subject and anything he or she wore or carried was protected from the effects of full sunlight , even under the open , daytime sky of the surface world . A drow subject suffered no blindness or bright - light combat penalties while under the effects of a " cloak of dark power " .
Olostin ' s Hold Olostin ' s Hold was a fortified keep , between Everlund and Yartar just off the Evermoor Way located in the northwest edges of the High Forest . Description . Olostin ' s Hold was home to about 200 people and provided security for about 600 farmers and ranchers in the surrounding area . It was the only permanent human settlement in the High Forest . This particular section of the High Forest was sometimes referred to as Turlang ' s Wood . The locals were very careful to not irritate the forces of the forest . The woodcutters cut down dead trees only . History . In 1372 DR circa , the inhabitants had difficulties facing the troll s driven away from the Evermoors down to the south ; due to these monstrous predators the road between Yartar and Everlund became very dangerous .
Harab Harab , also known as the Isle of War , was a large island of the Crowded Sea region south of the Pantheist League . It did not possess any unified government . Trade . Harab exported iron and silver , feathers , teak , spices and musk .
Gnomish cloak Gnomish cloaks were special cloaks worn by some rogue s . Uses . These wonderful cloaks were expertly crafted with grey fabrics that created a textured look , allowing a prowling thief to blend into the shadows with more conviction . While not nearly as grand as cloaks of elvenkind , gnomish cloaks made a find addition to a rogue ' s wardrobe . Prices . A gnomish cloak could be purchased for 10 gold , but one large enough to completely cover a large individual cost 12 gold .