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Kaorti The kaorti were an alien , emaciated people from the Far Realm who wished to transform the Prime Material Plane into a place more to their liking . History . During the Dawn Ages , elves created the " Vast Gate " in an attempt to make travel anywhere instantaneous and to see what lay beyond the works of the gods . In doing so , the " Vast Gate " created a tiny opening into the Far Realm that allowed for an invasion from that plane ' s inhabitants . The " Vast Gate " was sealed forever , but the opening into the Material Plane from the Far Realm remained and slowly grew . A group of Imaskari wizard s who called themselves the Quin ( the Roushoum word for ' entitled ' ) , discovered ancient tablets detailing the elves ' quest for reality beyond reality . Working from what little magic al lore remained on these tablets , the Quin created the Quinspire in a much - publicized attempt to bring new magic from the other reality back to Imaskar . The Quin succeeded but within minutes of their arrival , they had attracted the attention of a vast elder evil known to the aboleth s as Zurguth . Zurguth ' s mere proximity to the unfortunate men transformed the Quin into the first kaortis . Imaskar soon forgot the Quin and little , if any , of their research survived . Part of the kaorti ' s alien minds recalled something of their previous existence however . This vague memory eventually spurred them to investigate faint traces of Material Plane residue left by the Quinspire , which they traced back to its source with their magic . When they rediscovered the Prime Material , they found it inimical to their existence and were struck by an all - consuming urge to transform it into a place more hospitable to them .
Gal - ralan A gal - ralan was a cold iron armband with long needles on the interior . It was worn by shadar - kai to negate the effects of their shadow curse . It did this by nailing together the shadar - kai ' s body and soul ; however , it also caused constant pain to its wearer . Description . The armband was decorated with designs that were abstract and elaborate . The needles inside were 6 inches ( 15 . 24 cm ) long . Crafting . A " gal - ralan " was forged of cold iron by a spellcaster who knew the " resistance " spell and the art of crafting wondrous items . A more powerful spellcaster could craft a more effective " gal - ralan " . Powers . When worn as a bracer or armband , the long needles of the " gal - ralan " pierced the forearm . Naturally , this caused constant pain and injury to the wearer , which could never be healed whilst it remained in place . The benefit was that it fixed the soul to the body , granting greater resistance to all effects that would harm body or mind . It was more effective against death magic , the draining of life energy , and anything that attacked one ' s soul . This included the shadow curse that afflicted all shadar - kai and dragged their souls back to the Shadow Plane . Users . Many shadar - kai who ventured off the Shadow Plane chose to wear a " gal - ralan " to protect themselves from the shadow curse . History . " Gal - ralans " were worn by the shadar - kai involved in Despayr ' s plot to tear a hole in the Weave in the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR . Notable wearers were Kithguard Maurran and Kithlord Thieraven , who were stationed at the Lost Refuge in the Vast Swamp , and the boatman Sithierel , who plied the Shadow Swamp in the Plane of Shadow .
Keldor Hannith Keldor Hannith was a human man of the city of Procampur in the Vast , who lived " circa " 1358 DR . He was a wizard who sold scroll s and potion s , and performed spellcasting services for a fee . Hannith was described as a quiet and careful man , but was one of the more notable Procampan mages of his day .
Desther Indelayne Desther Indelayne is an antagonist in the original campaign of " Neverwinter Nights . " After the plague breaks out in Neverwinter , Desther and followers of his arrive , claiming to be priests of Helm sent to help cure the plague with their blessings . Upon the successful creation of a cure for the plague , Desther takes this potion and retreats through a portal to Helm ' s Hold . It is learned that Desther was actually an agent of Maugrim sent to Neverwinter to help spread the plague through his followers ' " blessings " and that he and his false Helmites had killed the true Helmites and taken Helm ' s Hold as their base of operations . The hero follows Desther through his escape portal to Helm ' s Hold , confronting him there and defeating him in combat . Desther is then taken back to Neverwinter to face judgment and is executed for his crimes along with Fenthick , who is wrongly denounced as having been in conspiracy with him .
Saleska Mintharl Saleska Mintharl was a human woman and a priestess of Tempus . She held the title " Shield of Tempus " and was a Merchant Duke of the city of Calaunt in the Vast . History . Saleska was formerly an adventuress in Bellas ' s Band , under Bellas Thanatar . Each member of the band grew wealthy by following Bellas ' s orders . Around the 1330s DR , Bellas ' s Band took power in the city of Calaunt . Bellas named himself Supreme Scepter , while Saleska took the title of Merchant Duke . They now grew wealthier and powerful by following Bellas and supporting his rule . Activities . Saleska and the dukes grew increasingly wealthy and powerful by following Bellas and supporting his rule . In all decisions on major policies , Saleska had one vote while Bellas had two . Saleska and the Dukes often confiscated property and magic from visitors , allegedly " for the benefit of the city " , but mostly used it only for personal gain and use , to increase their power . They acquired a large collection of magical item s this way , and still sought more . Saleska lived in a palatial house close to the Fortress of the Five Vultures .
Red Larch Rambler The Red Larch Rambler was a tavern in the town of Red Larch . Interior . The tavern was a large , well - known , and well - lit tavern . The establishment was decorated with hanging plants . Families and respectable folk of Red Larch came to the Rambler to drink and converse . The Red Larch Rambler was like a public gathering place .
Tantuss Shieldsun Tantuss Shieldsun was an adventurer and guide who operated in the North . Description . Tantuss was a notably tall man , his face framed with black hair and a bushy beard . Personality . While known to be shy around women , Tantuss was particularly bashful around priestesses of his own faith . He regularly bowed more often than necessary in order to hide his blushing cheeks . Relationships . While also an active Harper , Tantuss was known to tutor fellow ranger s for a nominal fee . He always donated what he did not need to live to the Church of Mielikki .
Bruce R . Cordell Bruce Robert Cordell is an American author of role playing games and fantasy novels . Born in South Dakota in 1968 , he graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1992 . He has worked for Wizards of the Coast since 1997 , before that he worked at TSR , Inc . starting in 1995 . He currently lives in the greater Seattle area . In 1998 he won the Origins Award for Best Adventure for " Return to the Tomb of Horrors " .
Wyvern A wyvern was a large winged lizard with a stinging tail and sharp teeth . They had dark brown or grey bodies , around 15 ' ( 4 . 6 m ) in length , weighing around a ton . They were not greatly intelligent although they did speak Draconic fluently . They were not averse to attacking anything less powerful than themselves . Their sleek , strong legs proved very useful for attack . History . Wyverns were created by the aearee of Viakoo in −30 , 700 DR . Uses . Wyverns were used as mounts by various races and cultures , including Zhentarim skymage s and the extradimensional marauder Imgig Zu . Wvyern hide was used in bookbindings . The wyvern ' s poisonous barbed tail could be used for poison darts .
Glacier of the Lost King The Glacier of the Lost King was located in the western reaches of what was once known as the kingdom of Guge . Description . The glacier rested upon the southwestern rim of the Hollow Crown Mountains . Rumors and Legends . Local rumor stated that this was the place where Kalon Doring , the last king of Guge , disappeared after having been driven mad by the gods for challenging the armies of the Celestial Emperor . The spirits , the king , and his men were said to roam the glacier , cursed to hate all life of the " warmlanders " as punishment by the gods .
Evaelathil Evaelathil is a Baneblade of Demron in the shape of a short sword , sized for small wielders and usable only by halfling s . It glows with a soft green light when drawn . In addition to the standard baneblade abilities , Evaelathil grants its wielder resistance to fire and allows him or her to use " charm person " and " locate creature " each once per day . Evaelathil was crafted by the archmage Demron before the fall of Myth Drannor , and is the first of his series of Baneblades .
Tranth Tranth was the baron of the Barony of Bloodstone in 1357 DR . History . Tranth inherited the barony from his father around 1332 DR , just before the kingdom started to fall . After the Grandfather of Assassins built the local bandits in a powerful army he accepted to pay tributes to the bandit army in order to spare the villagers ' lives . However when in 1356 DR the bandits also took away as slaves some youths from the village Tranth decided he need to fight back . So in 1357 he sent Garlen and Garvin in search of some adventurers to help them . After Gareth Dragonsbane ' s party destroyed the bandit army Tranth granted his daughter in marriage to Gareth . In 1359 DR Tranth proposed the creation of the Bloodstone Kingdom , comprising both Vaasa and Damara . Relationship . Tranth was related to King Virdin
Sepulcher Brother Sepulcher was a priest of Jergal in Waterdeep in 1479 DR . Activities . As a priest of Jergal , Sepulcher was stationed at the Yawning Portal , keeping notes of the names and descriptions of any adventurers that entered Undermountain , sometimes questioning them about relatives , spiritual inclinations , and intended Undermountain destinations . He also informed individuals who were too tall of the problems of fitting their bodies inside a coffin . History . In 1479 DR , Brother Sepulcher arrived at the Yawning Portal inn with Sister Palonya . Palonya went inside Undermountain to replace the previous priest of Jergal assigned to catalog the bodies inside some particular Undermountain tombs , while Sepulcher waited . Personality . Sepulcher was a grim and morose man .
Butt A butt was a container used to store beverages in Faerûn . Description . Butts were basically large barrels that stood 6 or 7 ft . ( 1 . 8 – 2 . 1 m ) high . A butt could hold 100 gallons ( 378 . 5 liters ) of liquid .
Sharindlar Sharindlar , also known as the Lady of Life and Mercy , was the chaotic good dwarven deity of healing and mercy . Sharindlar represented an aspect of dwarven life rarely seen by others . Her command of fertility expanded her clergy ' s influence over animal husbandry along with developing new varieties of crops . Worshipers . Followers of Sharindlar came from all walks of life from dwarves struck down during combat to commoners accepting vows of marriage . Cleric s of Sharindlar were called Thalornor or " those who are merciful " . These clerics aided the sick and injured and educated young dwarves on proper courting rituals . They prayed for their spells in the morning . Holy ceremonies dedicated to Sharindlar were often practiced when the moon began to wax at Greengrass , Midsummer Night , and during a full moon . Dwarves would celebrate Sharindlar with dance , chanting , and offering gold items into a sanctified cauldron . Temples to Sharindlar were usually large halls that had enough room for dancing and celebration , along with plenty of intimate guest rooms for visiting worshipers . Relationships . Sharindlar established good relations with the other members of the dwarven pantheon , including tenative friendships with the likes of Laduguer , Deep Duerra and Abbathor . The Lady of Life and Mercy occasionally acted as an intermediary between Moradin and any exiled deities they needed to act together . Sharindlar shared great kinship with Shiallia , who was believed to be her daughter from Tapann .
Sorn Sorn was a fighter in Thay and an agent of the zulkir Lauzoril in 1357 DR . History . In 1357 DR , under Lauzoril ' s orders , Sorn posed as a trader and went to participate in the tournament held in Mourktar in Threskel to choose a new king . He managed to finish among the tournament ' s finalists . His orders were to win or kill the winner .
Skulker of Vhaeraun A skulker of Vhaeraun was a catch - all term for followers of Vhaeraun in the post - Spellplague era . History . During the course of the War of the Spider Queen , Vhaeraun died but his church didn ' t collapse , at least not completely . Followers who didn ' t believe or simply didn ' t know about their god ' s demise continued with their prayers to Vhaeraun and these prayers were answered , though none knew by exactly what . Whatever answered their prayers , it gave the Vhaeraunites their magical powers . Divine casters regained their spells and lay - worshipers also gained some minor abilities . For the drow , the post - Spellplague era was a time when Lolth ' s rule was almost unchecked due to the competition being dead . The church of Vhaeraun continued their opposition work while another religious alternative to Lolth was Ghaunadaur . Abilities . As a general rule , a skulker of Vhaeraun ' s abilities were directed at getting into places and coming safely out again , or they revolved around poison . All skulkers were able to increase the power of applied poison with an ability called " skulker ' s venom " . With increased skill , they trained themselves in the art of stealth and acrobatics with the intent to break into their enemies ' houses . The most accomplished ones trained themselves in the skills to drop the offensive capabilities of enemies who were victims of their poison . Optionally , they also learned the abilities " grace of the Masked Lord " , " noxious step " , and " guise of the faithful " .
Soren Whitespear Soren Whitespear was a human man . He was a mercenary in the Red Brigade and later a bandit with the Vipers . History . Soren Whitespear and Cedric Ravajar were best friends for many years , before either of them joined the Red Brigade as mercenaries . When Cedric became captain , Soren was his second - in - command . When Cedric disbanded the Brigade in the Year of the Banner , 1368 DR , Soren went with his friend to join his newly founded bandit group , the Vipers , at the Vipers ' Nest . Soren was reluctant at the idea , but became one of the senior members of the group . Personality . Despite being a bandit , Soren hated raiding merchant caravans , considering it a waste of his warrior skills . Still , he took the lead in any raid , quick to engage caravan guards first . Abilities . Soren loved a good battle , and usually fought bare - chested armed with both short sword and dagger simultaneously . Description . Soren was 5 feet and 9 inches ( 1 . 7 meters ) tall and weighed 175 pounds ( 79 kilograms ) . Though small and light , he had surprising power and grace , and great stamina . His hair was short , wavy , and blond , and he had pale blue eyes . He was clean - shaven but with a thick moustache with ends drooping past his mouth . He had number of tattoo s to represent the groups he was a member of . Above each collarbone was a flaming sabre symbol of the Red Brigade . A snake to represent the Vipers was wrapped around his neck from jugular to the base of his skull . Possessions . Soren fought with a short sword , a magical dagger , and a number of other daggers . He also wore a plumed helm with silver filigree .
Summer rhymer Summer rhymers are cunning bard s who seek to evoke the power of the Feywild and the Summer Queen ' s lively spirit . Summer rhymers claim a deep connection to the power of the mystical Plane of Faerie , seeking to earn the blessing of the Summer Fey , reflecting the power of the fey in their own training , be it through teleportation or the life - enhancing powers of the Feywild . Culture . Tiandra the Summer Queen is among the most powerful archfey of the Feywild , full of lifegiving power and surrounded by unearthly beauty . A powerful arcane spellcaster , Tiandra ' s approval is sought by many and among the few who actually receive it are the summer rhymers . Not all summer rhymers begin their path with the Queen ' s blessing , but all seek it and likely obtain it before their training is done . Touched by the power of the fey , summer rhymers have a long tradition of service to the Summer Fey , using their musical talents as bards to spread the influence and power of the Feywild throughout the world . For their efforts , some summer rhymers actually obtain the favor of the Summer Queen , and with it other rewards . Tales are told of heroes who received titles of nobility within Tiandra ' s court or magical item s as a reward for faithful servants . However , while serving the fey can be rewarding , it is also dangerous , and few gifts from the world of the fey come without a hidden price tag . Abilities . Summer rhymers use their connection to the Feywild to obtain several unusual abilities . Even early along the path of the Summer Fey , summer rhymers learn to teleport , as many fey do regularly , sometimes on the spur of the moment , taking an ally with them roughly twenty - five feet or less . The life - enhancing properties of the Feywild also enhance the summer rhymers , making them better healers than most bards to a degree partially dependent on their strength of personality , a quality fey admire . The fey also lend an aiding hand to a bard ' s natural abilities , enhancing the effectiveness of a summer rhymer ' s attacks against their chosen foe . A summer rhymer ' s spell s reflect the majesty and mystery of the Feywild . " Song of the spiral paths " is a relatively simple spell that makes the boundary between the Prime and the Feywild weaker , allowing summer rhymers and their allies to teleport from one spot to another with relative ease . Another spell , " song of the high court " , warding a summer rhymer and their allies with the positive energy of the Feywild .
River of sand River of sand was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . The spell created a barreling river of sand that was 80 feet ( 24 . 4 m ) long . The caster cast the spell with a mouthful of sand and spat it in the direction they wished the river to flow . The caster could not control the length of the river ; it always formed the same length . Nor could the caster change the direction of the river . Once formed , the river of sand rushed over anything in its path . The river struck with enough force to rip clothing and hair from creatures , lift large wagons , or batter objects like a ram . Living creatures engulfed by the river of sand risked suffocation . Components . This spell required a mouthful of sand and a little spittle to cast .
Kang Bay Kang Bay was a bay between the two branches of the Koryo Peninsula in Koryo in northeast Kara - Tur . Locations . It held a number of islands , large and small , the greatest of which were Quelpart and Kanko , it was actually a volcano that emerged from the sea . Anticlockwise around the bay lay the Koryoan settlements of Tu Pe and its floating city ; Xi Hulang on the mouth of the Hoparatu River , which flowed into the bay ; Koje ; Xai Chung ; and Bejung , closest to Kanko . The bay bordered the Sea of Kozakura . History . In ancient times , when the Kanko volcano rose up out of Kang Bay and erupted , it was said that the very skies over Koryo caught fire . The land was devastated ; the city of Old Bejung , closest to Kanko , was engulfed in poisonous gas that killed all the people , before the city itself was obliterated in a matter of seconds and buried in ash . According to legend , the entire Han clan sought shelter in the vast Dang Caverns .
Kumed Hahpret Kumed Hahpret replaced the murdered Aznar Thrul by 1385 DR as zulkir of Evocation . Importance . Kumed supported the council of zulkirs in their war against the lich Szass Tam , who proclaimed himself regent of all Thay . He was supposedly killed by Nevron in 1385 DR before all remaining zulkirs left Bezantur in flight of Szass Tam ' s undead forces .
Meliors Mellicot Meliors Mellicot was a woman of the village of Swords Pool in the Vast in 1370 DR . Meliors was a member of the Mellicot family , and sister to Melicent and Melusine . Together , the three sisters owned the Inn of the Nine Swords , a high - quality establishment . The Mellicot sisters stocked the pond of Swords Pool with trout and a type of fish they called " manyfins " . They discouraged fishing , but some people did it anyway on dark nights . Appendix . Background . Meliors may be named after Melior , the sister of the mermaid - like of medieval legend in one tale .
Paelinn Paelinn was a female drow and a divine seeker of Kiaransalee who resided in the Undying Temple in Maerimydra . Description . Attractive , tall , and slim , Paelinn was a young drow with striking emerald eyes and a delicate but angled face . She kept her yellow - white hair in a tight pulled - back bun . Typically she wrapped herself in a voluminous black " piwafwi " and kept the hood of the cloak up over her head . Personality . A proactive drow , Paelinn preferred to take the initiative in most situations and was a highly tactical thinker . As an avid devotee of Kiaransalee , she often sought the most effective and efficient way of harming her enemies . She was not above executing a defeated foe or retreating if a fight turned against her . Abilities . Paelinn was a rogue possessed of extraordinary grace and moved elegantly and almost entirely silently . This was further enhanced by her magical " silent moves " studded leather and fine " gloves of dexterity " . In combat , she combined her phenomenal agility with her tactical mind to unleash devastatingly timed attacks in a whirling dervish , all the while tumbling and maneuvering into new positions . Notably , Paelinn was highly trained in the arts of a divine seeker of Kiaransalee . Imbued with powers from her deity above and beyond those of an ordinary mortal , Paelinn could call upon a number of abilities . She had the uncanny ability to locate object s or creatures from a great distance and thwart all manner of " glyphs " . Furthermore , Kiaransalee helped ward Paelinn and gave her a protection against all manner of effects and even grievous injury . Possessions . Complementing her stealthy and deadly fighting style was a voluminous black " piwafwi " and " silent moves " " studded leather armor " , both of which helped her move about almost imperceptibly . Furthermore , she wielded a thin " rapier of wounding " that the merest nick from could cause unending bleeding . In addition , Paelinn wore a set of " slippers of spider climbing " that let her reach hiding spots an ordinary person couldn ' t . From there she could use her hand crossbow , tipped with either deathblade or drow poison to deadly or debilitating effect . Alongside her professional armaments , Paelinn was outfitted with a set of " gloves " that enhanced her dexterity , a " ring of protection + 2 " , an " amulet of natural armor + 2 " and a number of " healing potion s " ; all of which helped to give her an edge in a variety of situations . Additionally , Paelinn was afforded a great amount of luxury , owing to her station as a divine seeker of Kiaransalee . In the Undying Temple , her chamber was decorated with numerous finely crafted ornaments and furniture . Most notable among these was a portable shrine that Paelinn possessed , it depicted a triptych of her goddess , Kiaransalee ; the leader of the goddess ' s cult in Faerûn , Larynda Telenna ; and the divine champion , Gurdren Myrinn . < ref name = " CotSQ - p106 - 107 " >