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Black Watch The Black Watch was a dark group of mercenaries who operated in the Moonsea area . Equipment . Members of the Black Watch dressed in black clothing and wore chain mail with their demon ' s eye sigil . History . In 1340 DR , the organization was hired by Gensor , a wizard working for Porphyrys Cadorna , to take control of the Cadorna Textile House and the library located in the ruins of Phlan . A little while later , the company took control of the city watch and assassinated the First Councilman of Phlan with an orc arrow , which allowed Cadorna to take the place of the councilman .
The Rise of Tiamat The Rise of Tiamat , designed by Kobold Press and the Wizards RPG Team , is an adventure module set in the Forgotten Realms using the " Dungeons & Dragons " 5th edition ruleset . It focuses on the Cult of the Dragon ' s efforts to resurrect Tiamat , the goddess of chromatic dragon s . " The Rise of Tiamat " is a principal work in the Tyranny of Dragons storyline , and serves as a direct sequel to the adventure module " Hoard of the Dragon Queen " .
Cittern Citterns were pear - shaped musical instruments , similar to yarting s . Description . Citterns had four sets of paired strings that produced a rich array of tones and were said to " add spice to peasant music " by the Patriarch of Song in Waterdeep . They were available for purchase through " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " .
Laraelra Harsard Laraelra Harsard was a human sorceress with minor magic al powers . As of 1479 DR , she was the Blackstaff ' s Heir under Vajra Safahr . Description . Laraelra was very thin and had long black hair . Personality . Laraela was an idealist who cared deeply for Waterdeep and its inhabitants . She championed the causes of underdogs , including dwarves in the Cellarers ' and Plumbers ' guild who were discriminated against . Despite her independence , however , she was insecure and feared her father ' s disapproval . History . In 1479 DR , while exploring the sewers with her hired bodyguard Meloon Wardragon , Laraelra heard a woman ' s screams . She was able to track the source to a house owned by Renaer Neverember . Laraelra , Meloon , Renaer , and two of his friends rescued the woman , who turned out to be the Blackstaff ' s Heir , Vajra Safahr , who had been kidnapped after the secret murder of Blackstaff Samark Dhanzscul . Laraelra and friends were forced to leave Waterdeep for a short time after Khondar " Ten - Rings " Naomal framed the group for Vajra ' s supposed murder . They returned to Waterdeep and Blackstaff Tower , where Vajra officially assumed the title of Blackstaff . Laraelra was accepted by the tower and made Blackstaff ' s Heir ( chosen by Vajra over Eiruk Weskur ) , allowing her to carry and wield a Blackstaff and channel Vajra ' s power through it . Relationships . Laraelra was the daughter of the guildmaster of the Cellarers ' & Plumbers ' Guild , Malaerigo Harsard . As such , she had detailed knowledge of the sewers and tunnels underneath Waterdeep .
Grimnoshtadrano Grimnoshtadrano ( called Grimnosh for short ) was a riddle - loving green dragon dwelling in the High Forest . Description . Grimnosh had golden green eyes and was eighty feet long from snout to tail . He could change color at will to blend in better with his surroundings . History . Some time during or prior to 1364 DR , Grimnosh destroyed the village of Taskerleigh near Waterdeep . From Taskerleigh he retrieved the Morninglark harp , which he carried with him to his lair . Soon thereafter , he was approached by Iriador Wintermist ( " Garnet " ) , who made a deal : if she could have the Morninglark , she would use it to issue a widely spread challenge for adventurers and riddlemasters to approach Grimnnosh with their best riddles . Grimnosh agreed and received a scroll from Garnet to give to anyone who succeeded at the challenge . Soon , a group of mercenaries and adventurers led by Danilo Thann and Elaith Craulnober , accompanied by the riddlemaster Vartain , sought out Grimnosh in the High Forest . They failed to answer his riddle correctly , but nonetheless incapacitated him with magic and fled with the scroll . When Grimnosh finally recovered , he flew to Waterdeep to have his revenge on Garnet , plucking her from the crowd just as she was about to finalize a curse on the Harpers and the citizens of Waterdeep .
Yeth hound A yeth hound was an intelligent outsider that hunted during night . Description . A yeth hound looked like a big grey hound with glowing cherry - red eyes . When not found alone or in a pair , they organized themselves in small packs consisting of several to a dozen members . Phobia . As mentioned above , yeth hounds hunted at night . Despite suffering no ill effects , they suffered from an irrational fear of the sun and never went under sunlight . " Never " was meant literally ; if they had a choice between going out under the sun and surviving , or staying out of sunlight and dying , they chose the latter . Abilities . Yeth hounds had good senses , sight , and hearing but their sense of smell was especially good . They were better at tracking prey by smell than other indicators . They could run faster than humans and were good flyers who could fly even faster , despite having no wings . They glided a bit above ground to hunt and could stop and resume flying with ease . Their most special ability however was their voice . When a yeth hound barked or howled , those who weren ' t evil outsider s in a 300 ft . ( 91 . 44 m ) radius were filled with an irrational fear that made them run away from the barking yeth hound . Combat . Yeth hounds fought by biting their enemy . Their bites were aligned to evil and once bitten their enemy was in danger of being tripped by them without being able to properly react to it . Society . They couldn ' t speak but could understand Infernal . Yeth hounds were one of the servitors of the drow deity Vhaeraun , whose realm was Ellaniath . Appendix . Background . The yeth hound is based on the of the folklore of Devon , a headless black dog known for its wailing .
Goisho Goisho was a town in the kingdom of Koryo in Kara - Tur . It lay at the edge of the foothills of the Vorkani Mountains , beside the Quang Muku Forest , on the Hoparatu River . For many years , the Hu ' i Wing , a massive magical brazier that revealed the future and was one of the most valued relics of Koryo , was the centerpiece of a shrine near Goisho . It was tended to by the Wing - ta order of monk s . However , some ten generations before 1357 DR , Kozakura n forces stole the Hu ' i Wing and carried it off to Karak , and they built it into their fortress there .
Wail of the banshee Wail of the banshee was a necromancy spell that killed several creatures . Effects . The caster emitted a terrible scream that killed creatures who heard it , except for the caster . The more powerful the caster , the more creatures that could be effected by the wail . History . This spell was not Netherese in origin , nor was it created by Sammaster as many necromancy spells were during his dark days . Its history was otherwise unknown . Realmslore . " Wail of the banshee " was a very rare spell in the Realms . Szass Tam likely knew this spell .
House Fajirik Military Camp The House Fajirik Military Camp was a relatively permanent outpost of House Fajirik , located west of the Jamal Oasis in the High Desert of Zakhara . Inhabitants . Soldiers stationed here were often bored , which many traders took advantage of by bringing goods and services for them to spend their money on . Captain Ramad bin Yusif al - Kahn kept men on watch constantly along the southern border of a barren weed field called a " qara ' a " . During peacetime , these soldiers had nothing to do except stare out into the vast emptiness of the desert and wait for any movement from the soldiers of House Ashurim , which was located on the other side of the " qara ' a " . This waiting game had lasted up to 200 years by 1367 DR . Funding for these soldiers was rumored to come from Tajar for House Fajirik , and Qudra for House Ashurim .
Morus Brokengulf II Morus Brokengulf II was a paladin of the Knights of Samular in Waterdeep in 1372 DR . History . Morus II was , from the age of 16 , a devoted paladin and Tyrran zealot , even cutting off his right hand in sacrifice to Tyr and soon joining the Knights of Samular . After a long time hunting evil throughout the Sword Coast , the death of Lord Morus Brokengulf I forced Morus II to become the next patriarch of the Brokengulf family . However , after some months of work , Morus II was greatly frustrated and turned over day - to - day operations of the family business to fellow Knight Gareth Cormaeril , and again set out to fight evil . Morus II sometimes returned to the city but spent most of his time fighting monsters and hunting Claugiyliamatar , the old enemy of his family .
Grayth Holmfast Grayth Holmfast was a human priest of Lathander and a member of the Company of the White Star . His squire was Brant Rethalshield . He lived in Waterdeep . Description . Grayth had silvery - gray hair ( once dark ) in a close - cropped fringe with a receding hairline and a gray goatee . He was of lean build , although he used to be athletic . He was tall with square shoulders . He spoke with a deep , gravelly voice . Relatives . Grayth was married for a time , although was no longer married as of Alturiak , 1374 DR . His two sons of ten and seven years resided with their mother . Equipment . Grayth wore a suit of light gold mail underneath a white coat with the sunrise symbol of Lathander . He carried a broadsword . History . Grayth took part in King Azoun ' s crusade against the Tuigan Horde in Thesk . On Tarsakh 7 , 1374 DR , Grayth was stabbed in the neck by Nurthel Floshin in retribution for Araevin Teshurr ' s refusal to cooperate with Sarya Dlardrageth .
Sinmon Thul Sinmon Thul was one of the leaders of the Order of the Blue Boar , a mercenary recruiting company in Amn . Description . Sinmon was a big man with brown hair and a bushy mustache . He did not like the formalities of nobility nor the bureaucracy involved in being one of the Boar ' s Head s . Activities . Sinmon was a leading member of the Order of the Blue Boar . He was a tactical genius and so was often put in charge of field operations . In his younger ( and less heavy - set ) days , he would lead cavalry charges . History . Sinmon hailed from an Amnian mercantile family , but as third son he needed to make his own fortune . He gained fame and money leading a mercenary company in the Sword Coast until joining the Order .
Rary ' s telepathic bond Rary ' s telepathic bond is a divination spell that forms a telepathic link to let allies communicate . It was presumably developed by Rary . Effect . When cast , the spell forges a telepathic bond among intelligent , willing creatures , each creature linked to all the others . The creatures can communicate telepathically through the bond , regardless of language . No special power or influence is established as a result of the bond , and once it is formed , it works over any distance ( although not from one plane to another ) . A " wish " spell can make a " Rary ’ s telepathic bond " permanent , but it can bond only two people per " wish " . Material Components . A piece of eggshell from two different species of creature is required to cast the spell .
Elminster ' s Choice Elminster ' s Choice was a popular beer exported from Immersea and sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . This dark beer had a thick head and was clouded with yeast . It had a smokey aftertaste . It remained unclear if Elminster actually favored this beer or if it was a simple marketing ploy by Aurora ' s . Prices . Elminster ' s Choice could be purchased in the following containers :
Trade Tongue Trade Tongue was the name given to the common trade language amongst the inhabitants of Kara - Tur . Due to its purpose , it had only a limited vocabulary , consisting largely of terms for the exchange of goods and currency . It was therefore mostly used by merchants and traders , as well as sailors . However , in the 14th century DR , an increasing number of diplomats preferred it for negotiation , for the sake of neutrality and impartiality . However , people of Tabot did not know the Trade Tongue .
Randal Morn Randal Morn was the rightful heir of Daggerdale and had ruled as its Lord since 1369 DR when he reclaimed it from Zhentarim control . As the last surviving member of the Morn family , he lived in exile as a vigilante for over thirty years before his return . Description . Randal was of medium build , and was considered handsome with long brown hair . Skills . He was , among his skills as a warrior and leader , an accomplished musician and singer . History . The son of Flars Morn and Maerindra Elrproast , Randal was named after his mother ' s grandsire . During his teenage years , both his parents were savagely slain by hireswords of the Zhents and Randal was rescued by Harpers . The Morn family had ruled over the Dalelands for centuries prior to the arrival of the Zhentarim . A flood of easily manipulated refugees from the destruction of Teshendale arrived , bringing along Zhentarim agents hidden in their midst . Sowing dissent and dissatisfaction with the Morn family , the Zhentarim was able to instigate a rebellion against the ruling Lordship . The surviving heir to the family , Randal Morn , was driven from Dagger Falls by the Zhentarim agents in 1336 DR and began his career as a vigilante resistance fighter . He and his two hundred men would control up to three - quarters of Daggerdale , while the Zhentarim were only really interested in holding Dagger Falls and the surrounding area . During this time , he gained a great number of allies in the region and abroad , even once fighting alongside Mourngrym Amcathra , Lord of Shadowdale . The first major victory occurred nearly two decades later with the death of the puppet ruler Malyk in 1353 DR . The Zhentarim responded aggressively , leading to a series of events that culminated in all - out civil war by 1369 DR . With events abroad such as the destruction of Zhentil Keep , the Zhentarim had their attention elsewhere during this time , allowing Morn the opportunity he needed to reclaim Dagger Falls and thus the region . On Marpenoth 27 , 1372 DR , Randal Morn recruited a group of adventurers to stop the drow raids that had been occurring . In 1391 DR , Randal Morn died after catching pneumonia on one of his celebrated hunting trips . Relations . Randal was the last male heir to the Morn family . His sister , Silver Cormaeril , lived to the south , married into the Cormaeril family of Cormyr . Unless Morn produced an heir , control of Daggerdale would pass to the Cormaeril family upon his death .
Orcgate Wars The Orcgate Wars , which began in - 1076 DR , were originally a magical experiment that quickly escalated into a war of devastating proportions across the Old Empires . History . In - 1081 DR , the theurgist adept Thayd , last apprentice of the Imaskari wizard s , opened a fateful portal to a brutal world dominated by empires of fanatically religious orc s . After inciting the wizards of Mulhorand and Unther into rebellion , he was executed , leaving no one in Faerûn with knowledge of the existence of the portal . For five years , the portal remained dormant until the orcs began pouring through , eventually laying siege to both Mulhorand and Unther for six years . More fanatical than those of the north , these invading gray orc s and their cleric s had developed amazingly powerful and deadly spell s ; the most potent of magic s being their ability to directly call down avatar s of their deities . Avatars of the gods of Mulhorand and Unther also dwelt on Faerûn , but weakened after the oppression under the Imaskari empire , were ill - prepared to defend against the orc hordes . The orc invasion began in - 1076 DR in the lands that later would become Thay , forcing the Mulhorandi to recruit mercenaries to help them quench the orc hordes , among them the warriors of the tribes of Nar , Rashemi and Sossrim . The war took a decisive turning point in the Battle of the Gods , when most of the gods of the Mulhorandi and Untheric pantheon s were killed . Despite their initial victories , the orc armies and their deities were heavily weakened , eventually being routed by the remnants of the Mulhorandi and Untheric pantheons after a rally in - 1069 DR . Aftermath . So complete was the destruction of the orc horde that the gray orcs in the region were never able to fully recover from their losses . After returning to their homelands , the surviving mercenaries founded a series of kingdoms that eventually gave rise to the nations of Damara , Rashemi and Raumathar .
Stumpet Rakingclaw Stumpet Rakingclaw was a dwarven cleric from Mithral Hall . Description . She was a fiery dwarf with a short red beard . Personality . Stumpet was an excellent brewer of dwarven holy water and Bruenor awarded her a nine out of ten for her brewing skills . Stumpet was a great spellcaster , but not known for her intellect , since she thought putting Harkle ' s eyes in her mouth would keep them moist . History . She was born in Citadel Adbar . Around 1358 DR , Stumpet auditioned before Bruenor Battlehammer to replace the fallen Cobble as Holy Cleric of the Hall . During the Time of Troubles , Harkle Harpell became separated from his eyes and Stumpet was given the duty of guarding his eyes until he could reach Mithral Hall . During the Battle of Keeper ' s Dale , Stumpet rallied five hundred dwarves to open the door of Mithral Hall and charge the drow horde lead by Berg ' inyon Baenre . She treated King Bruenor Battlehammer when he was struck by magic and put into a coma .
Taluth Taluth was a younger malaugrym , ( a . k . a . shadowmaster ) living in Westgate as of the Year of the Banner , 1368 DR . Description . As a shapeshifter , Taluth could appear as any living thing , but usually appeared as a plain , ordinary , human female . Taluth was known to take more attractive male or female forms when it suited her needs . Personality . Taluth was a bold operator in Westgate , but cautious enough to redirect suspicion of her activities to the merchant - lords , making it look like her accomplishments were caused by their machinations . She was unpredictable , capricious , and merciless when it pleased her , toying with others for her own entertainment . Abilities . She was particularly adept at learning new magic spells . Activities . Taluth was constantly looking for ways to increase her pleasure , fill her coffers , or acquire new magic items and spells . She was a powerful player in Westgate , but chose to remain hidden and unsuspected . Relationships . She was particularly fond of humans and hired them as agents , dallied with them for pleasure , and used them as patsies and scapegoats . Adventuresome humans were her favorite playthings .
Staff of devotion The staff of devotion was a magical item that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . These magical items were available in a wide variety . Powers . " Staves of devotion " could only be used by priests and clerics . Any priest could use the following powers three times per day without draining any charges : " atonement " , " bless " , " create food and water " , " cure light wounds " , " avert evil eye " , and " purify food and drink " . Each of the following powers consumed one charge : " cure serious wounds " , " dispel magic " , " enthrall " , " neutralize poison " , and " remove curse " . name = " LoF : FaF - p52 " / > Additionally , ethoist s , moralist s , and pragmatist s could use the following powers at the expense of three charges : " flame strike " , " holy word " , " legend lore " , " raise dead " , and " restoration " . Simply carrying the staff of devotion bolstered the immunity of the wielder to many forms of attacks including poison and elemental attacks .
Perinsa Falmarya Perinsa Falmarya was a ghostwise halfling who grew up in the Chondalwood . Activities . Ger tribe lived closer to the outside world than others . Perinsa grew up as a warrior in this society , hunting for and defending her people as the need arose . Perinsa could speak Common , Halfling , Undercommon , and Elven . Description . Perinsa was 3 feet , 2 inches ( 0 . 9 meters ) tall . She was fairly pretty , but not interested in such matters . Personality . To those who would help her , Perinsa was a true friend ; she was pleasant , or at least civil to those who meant her no harm . She reserved her anger for those who would hold ghostwise halfling s in captivity , showing them no mercy . History . Perinsa ' s tribe often ran into conflicts with gnoll s , wild elves , and centaur s . They roamed nomadically through the forest , trading or fighting with other tribes . When she was seventeen , a wizard led gnoll raiders against her tribe , leaving most of the halflings captured and enslaved . Perinsa was pursuing and fighting a gnoll when they fell down a small cliff , assumed to be dead . When she came to , she followed the gnolls to their encampment , where she saw her kin shackled in chains . She watched helplessly as the carts moved away , vowing to find every one of her lost tribespeople and free them . Possessions . Perinsa wore a magic chain shirt and wielded a two - bladed sword with tremendous energy .
Aelinthaldaar Aelinthaldaar was the capital of Illefarn , an ancient elven civilization in northwest Faerûn . The city was located where Waterdeep would later stand . History . The elves destroyed their own city in - 1100 DR when they retreat ed to Evermeet , leaving very little behind . A magical effect that prevented the plateau from collapsing , regardless of activities below the surface , remained in effect . Crypts remained intact below the Pantheon Temple of the Seldarine in Waterdeep .
Druarwood Druarwood was a forest west of Cold Wood and northeast of the Moonwood in the Silver Marches . Description . The forest was sparse and narrow , full of pine , spruce firs and conifers . As the hills approached the mountains , the forest gave way to the scrub and heaths that were arid and cold , in which there were looming glaciers and peaks . Druarwood had a bad reputation as a place always being raided by orcs , giants , and other dangerous creatures . That fame was wholly deserved . Frost giant s and hill giant s descended into the forest looking for wild game , timber , and forage . Druarwood was also known for rothé , dire bear s , and dire wolverine s ; these latter creatures were so evil that even giants kept away from them . Geography . The wood was also the water source of River Redrun .
Altar of the Air The Altar of the Air was a shrine to the goddess Akadi built over a crypt in the center of the ruins of the city of Dashadjen . Inhabitants . The mummified priestess of Akadi , El Sadhara , resided there . Defenses . Some unknown power protected the shrine from the destructive power of the sands of the Calim Desert , and the Altar and its tombs below were said to contain treasures and magic unimaginable . History . The structure was built by lesser djinn during the time of Coramshan to honor the djinni Calim , and much of its elemental treasures awaited his supposed return .
Snake Road The Snake Road was a road in the Dragon Coast . The snake road ran from Elversult south across the Horse Prairie to the town of Wyrm ' s Hamlet on the Lake of the Snake . Blacknight Manor and the Ginger Palace were both on the Snake Road .
Cutlass of the Golden Gulf The Cutlass of the Golden Gulf was a magical weapon that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . It was favored by corsairs and other sailors . Powers . This weapon provided the wielder with small enhancements to their fighting skill , but its main power was that it allowed the wielder to breath underwater so long as the weapon was in their hand .