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Elthryn Aumar Elthryn Aumar was one of the Warring Princes of Athalantar and the father of Elminster Aumar . History . Elthryn was a calm , peaceful , just man . At one point , not supporting the intrigues that plagued the court , Elthryn retired to the outlying village of Heldon and Uthgrael Aumar gave him the Lion Sword , a longsword with magical powers that had never left the king ' s hand until then . Some saw this act as the king appointing Elthryn as the true heir to the Stag Throne . In Heldon , Elthryn married a forester ' s daughter , Amrythale Goldsheaf , in 210 DR . They had one son , Elminster , born in 212 DR . Both parents were slain in the destruction of Heldon by the wizard Undarl in 224 DR .
Nabil al - Rashad Nabil al - Rashad was a horse trader who lived in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Though he did not own a stall or stable , Nabil could be found nearly everywhere within Huzuz selling horses . The quality of his stock ranged from poor to excellent , but the vast majority of them were stolen . He catered to questionable clientele . Many of his clients rode out from Huzuz only to encounter a group of desert rider s who were eager to retrieve their property . These customers typically did not survive long enough to return to Huzuz and complain to Nabil .
Orrery of the Inner Planes The Orrery of the Inner Planes was an enchanted mechanical object , the origin of which was up for debate . Some scholars believed it to be a marid device , while others thought it to be a creation of the cooperative efforts of both the marid and dao , which seemed highly unlikely . Description . The " Orrery of the Inner Planes " looked like a large clock . Powers . The orrery showed the relative positions of the planets , moons , and stars , as well as the junctions of the Inner Planes . In the hands of a competent navigator , the orrery could be used to travel between all of the Inner planes , including all Elemental planes , the Ethereal plane , and the Prime Material Plane . Any ship with the orrery mounted on deck could traverse all of the elements , gliding through solid stone , " sailing " underwater , " etc " . Additionally , the orrery protected both the vessel and all passengers from adverse elemental effects . A ship on the Prime plane could even levitate with the orrery on board . Incompetent navigators who attempted to use the orrery often wound up on dangerous planes of existence instead of their intended destination .
Valmiki Valmiki was a poet in Daggerford around 1370 DR . Activities . Valmiki was a mediocre poet , that usually copied her poems from more famous artists . She hoped that the company of an adventuring group would help her creativity . Appendix . Notes . is an extremely important poet in .
Hill giant Hill giants were giant s of low intelligence that lived in hilly areas . They spoke Jotunhaug and Jotun . Physical description . Hill giants were short and stocky in comparison to other giants . They were extremely muscular , capable of hurling boulders up to 300 lbs . through the air . The reason hill giants appeared to be more muscular than other giants was because of their shorter limbs , but taller giants , such as fomorian s , were still much more powerful . Ecology . A hill giant ' s metabolism was very high for a giant , and as a result , it had to eat a great quantity of food . It was not averse to eating demihuman s , but would eat almost anything . Society . In hill giant society , the most evil act that could be committed was the betrayal of one ' s tribe . A hill giant family ( a " huslyder " ) was usually large and communal . The " ordning " ( social ranking ) of hill giants was determined by a combination of an individual ' s physical strength and eating ability . Coombe giants . Coombe giants were hill giants who adapted to life within the treacherous Katakoro Shan mountains in the Hordelands . Though slightly smaller than their lowland cousins , coombe giants possessed amazing balance and dexterity , allowing them to safely traverse the steep slopes of Katakoro Shan and even wield a weapon in each hand proficiently .
Hornbill ivory Hornbill ivory was not really ivory , it was material from the beak of the hornbill bird . Description . The hornbill bird in the realms was a large bird with gray plumage and a heavy beak . The sturdy beak could be carved like ivory , and was used to make personal items like combs or beads . It was also used as an inlay in stone or wooden furniture . A typical price was 7 silver pieces per pound ( 0 . 45kg ) . Powers . Hornbill ivory could be used as a material component for spells as well as magical items and tokens that pertained to flight .
Sunwyrm A sunwyrm was a dangerous draconic predator that hunted from the skies above deserts and savannas . Description . A sunwyrm looked like a dragon with shining scales that visibly radiated heat , and wings that glowed with a brilliant light . It had a fanged mouth and large horns , and an almost - liquid light seemed to seep from its eyes . It had eight legs , and a long tale tipped with a pulsating sphere of energy . Combat . Since sunwyrms constantly emitted bright light , they positioned themselves between their prey and the sun , eliminating their shadows and waiting for the perfect moment to strike . Against more powerful foes , sunwyrms preferred to remain hidden until they had an opportunity to unleash their breath weapon : a line of blazing yellow energy that passed harmlessly through non - living matter , but which was devastating to living creatures . If forced into melee , a sunwyrm could turn its claws and teeth into pure energy to unleash devastating bite and claw attacks . A sunwyrm could convert its entire body into pure energy , becoming incorporeal but losing its ability to make physical attacks . Touching a sunwyrm in energy form did no damage to living creatures . Ecology . Sunwyrms spent most of their life soaring through the air , searching for prey to eat . A sunwyrm ' s digestive system converted its food into pure energy , which glowed from its tail , eyes , and wings . Like most dragons , they had an almost obsessive love of treasure , particularly gold and gems . Language . Sunwyrms spoke Common , Auran , Ignan , and Draconic .
Vokkrzyr Rualfren Vokkrzyr Rualfren was a cleric of Vhaeraun . Activities . He was the leader of the drow settlement in Ultoksamrin , which made him the leader of the Vault of Cloaked Midnight . Originally , the temple was built by drow escapees from the drow city of Guallidurth . The settlement experienced an influx of drow refugees when the surface city of Allsihwann was destroyed by the combined forces of surface elves and Tethyr . Despite this background , Vokkrzyr Rualfren advocated cooperation with surface elves in their fight against Lolth and her priestesses , in this case against the temple city of Guallidurth . While his invitation and willingness for such cooperation was widely known , it wasn ' t known how much success he had with recruitment efforts .
Amnizu Amnizu were powerful baatezu found mostly on the layer of the Nine Hells called Stygia . Description . Amnizu were usually around 4 ft ( 1 . 2 m ) tall and had an elongated , bald head on which lay a mouth full of jagged teeth , a pug - nose , and heavily - browed , large porcine eyes . They had stubby limbs and large leathery wings . If they aged without a promotion , amnizu could grow to up to 10 ft ( 3 . 1 m ) tall . Behavior . Amnizu were aloof , thanks to their position as members of the ' nobility ' of the Nine Hells . They were hateful toward any other baatezu short of a pit fiend or archdevil as they were the creatures in charge of promoting them to an even higher station . Activities . Amnizu were typically charged with one of three duties , either as guardians of the River Styx , as the generals of mighty armies of abishai and erinyes or as the ferriers of new souls into the Nine Hells .
Herdsman genie Herdsman genies were special tasked genie s in Zakhara who tended animals . Herdsmen were descendants of the jann . Description . These sociable genies were short and wiry with heavy brows . Years of sun exposure left their skin dark and tanned . Herdsman genies often smelled like their animals but with a slight rancid odor because of all of the milk products that they consumed . Combat . These genies only entered combat for self defense or in defense of their herds . They were proficient with a variety of weaponry including short bows , spears , short swords , and lassos . They could use the following spell - like abilities : " phantom steed " , " dust devil " , " remove fear " , and " flame brand " . Herdsman genies were adept at firing bows from the back of a horse or camel while riding at full speed . In desperate situations a herdsman genie would attempt to create a stampede and charge an enemy . Habitat / Society . These genies were solitary unless a larger herd required assistance to manage . They would only disobey their masters if the safety of their herds was at stake . Most of their diet consisted of blood carefully taken from their charges . Animal milk was used to make a wide variety of food as well . Ecology . Herdsman genies moved often if grazing was not suitable for their animals . They did not care for artificial boundaries created by humanoid s , which often led them into conflicts .
Trenton Bartlowes Trenton Bartlowes was a businessmanin Skullport . History . Trenton was a rich man of Arabel that decided to settle in Skullport . In 1370 DR he managed a gambling hall and also owned the nearest festhall , that recently was connected to the other building with a walkway .
Swords of the Lady The Swords of the Lady , commonly called the Lunatics , were a fanatical order devoted to the goddess Selûne the Moonmaiden . Membership . The order was led by a handful of crusader s , mystic s , and silverstar s . The group comprised cleric s , druid s , ranger s , and mystic wanderers . Activities . Their actions were widely regarded as strange and eccentric , and people thought them mad , hence their nickname , " Lunatics " . However , when the Swords of the Lady responded to threats from the goddess Shar the Nightsinger , they acted swiftly , logically , and ruthlessly . These zealots were ready to die for their faith . However , thanks to their close association with the church of Selûne , death was usually temporary . They could travel great distances in a short time , suggesting the order commanded teleport ation magic or had access to a network of fey crossroads and backroads .
Antimineral shell Antimineral shell was an abjuration spell that created a barrier of force that prevented all manner of elemental creatures and animated elements from entering the zone of effect . Effects . The area protected by this spell was a 10 ft ( 3 m ) radius hemisphere centered on the caster . The effect lasted over two hours at a minimum ( longer for higher level casters ) . The invisible force field generated by this spell was impervious to animated stone and metals ( such as armor or weapons ) , stone - based lifeforms such as galeb duhr , xorn , and xaren , golem s and similar construct s , and creatures from the Elemental Plane of Earth . As an added bonus , it also prevented entrance of other creatures of elemental origin such as aerial servant s , djinn , mephit s , and salamander s for example . " Antimineral shell " did not prevent entry of normal , non - animated stone or metal such as a thrown boulder or a rockslide . If the caster attempted to push the shell up against a warded creature in order to get it to move , the spell was soon broken . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a drop of an acidic compound , such as the caustic acid of a black dragon .
Syluné ' s Hut Syluné ' s Hut was once the home of Syluné , the Witch of Shadowdale . After her destruction , Syluné ' s Hut became little more than an empty , roofless house . History . When Syluné perished protecting the village from a flight of dragon s in 1356 DR , her hut and the land it resides on passed to Lord Mourngrym . Mourngrym refused all attempts to claim , build , and farm on this land , which was still in a blasted condition due to the dragon attacks . Rumors . There are rumors claiming there were " portal " s near Syluné ' s Hut , which linked to other plane s .
Freezing cloud Freezing cloud is a spell of the evocation school used by wizard s early in their studies . When cast , " freezing cloud " creates a tiny pellet of ice , which shoots from the hand of its caster to a spot within fifty feet of him or her . There , the pellet explodes into a cloud of freezing mist over an area of ten feet in radius . Creatures within are subjected to deadly temperatures , the deadliness depending upon how durable the creature in question is . The cloud dissipates on its own after a moment , but the wizard can , if he or she wishes , dismiss it sooner with a little effort . " Freezing cloud " requires a great deal of concentration on the wizard ' s part and as such , can only be cast once per day .
Borwald Firehammer Borwald Firehammer was the chief advisor of Horgar Steelshadow in Gracklstugh during the Silence of Lolth . History . Borwald was one of the most loyal followers of Horgar and was his chief advisor and marshal of the army . In 1372 DR , after seizing power , Horgar instructed him to prepare the army to march upon Menzoberranzan , as planned with Nimor Imphraezl .
Ahryn Firefinger Ahryn Firefinger was the leader of a dozen or so Red Wizard s within their enclave in Mulmaster . Relationships . Ahryn ' s responsibilities were to ensure that their magical item trade remained profitable . He maintained a relationship with Tharchion Dmitra Flass to ensure they were working towards the same end .
Sorenth Gorender Sorenth Gorender , nicknamed Happy , was a vampire and a lower - ranked member of the Night Masters , the cabal of vampires who led the Night Masks . He was also owner and bartender of the Purple Lady festhall . Description . Sorenth was a man with a handsome face and long , gently curling blond hair that hung to his shoulders . He loved his hair , and usually tied it in a ponytail with a ribbon in keeping with his dress that night . He almost always smiled . Personality . Sorenth maintained an air of elegance and charm , always sociable , friendly , and courteous . Even when he was angry , his manners were perfect . He thus seemed very trustworthy . History . Sorenth was the owner and bartender of the Purple Lady , a top - quality festhall in Westgate . Even before his recruitment to the Night Masks , he was a master blackmailer , using the so - called Purple Ladies to acquire information for blackmail . The vampire Orbakh specifically chose him to be his main link to the city ' s criminal underworld , and made him a vampire and a Night Mask . Activities . Sorenth supervised the blackmailing operations of the guild , and collected information through the Purple Ladies . The unsuspecting upper - class patrons of the Purple Lady — mostly jaded nobles and merchants after a thrill or company above their station — grew intoxicated or infatuated with the lovely Ladies of the festhall and divulged confidences and secrets . They then became victims of Sorenth ' s blackmail ; most paid up . The few who resisted he reported to the Twilight Knight for intimidation and beatings . Happy Sorenth avoided getting his hands dirty . Thanks to his trade , nobody suspected his illicit activities or his vampiric transformation . His building was perfect for secretly meeting with this agents , who passed disguised as delivery - folk , crafts - folk , merchants , patrons , and others . The late working hours meant he could remain nocturnal . He also satiated his thirst by " drinking " from his Purple Ladies .
Chris Youngs Chris Youngs is a magazine editor at Wizards of the Coast . Career . Youngs first joined Wizards of the Coast in 1998 as an editing intern . He worked his way up in the company and joined the teams working on " Dragon " and " Dungeon " . Youngs was editor - in - chief for " Dragon " issues # 312 through # 315 and # 360 through # 388 . In 2007 , he joined the team .
Majuvix Majuvix was a Maztican native and one of the leaders of New Waterdeep in 1370 DR . History . Majuvix agreed to go to Faerûn and lived two years in Waterdeep . Around 1369 DR , she went back to Maztica as one of the new Lords of the Borderlands thank to her understanding of both worlds .
Moonshadow Hall Moonshadow Hall is the temple of Selûne located in the city of Yhaunn in the nation of Sembia . Layout . The high priestess ' s rooms are located on the second floor of the temple , furthest from the ram that leads down to the ground floor . A grass covered cloister is found in the middle of the temples inner courtyard , where a low stone wall surrounds a sacred pool of water .
Joelle Emmeline Joelle Emmeline was a jewel thief from Berdusk and a Chosen of Sune in 1486 DR . Activities . In 1486 DR , Joelle was tasked by her goddess with the mission of taking the Eye of Gruumsh to the earth primordial Grumbar ' s temple in the Underchasm . Strangely accompanied by the Chosen of Cyric Malik el Sami , Joelle stole the sacred relic from the Hidden Temple of Nishrek in the orc stronghold of Big Bone Deep in the Stonelands . Pursued by shadovar and vengeful orcs , Joelle and Malik sought refuge in Marsember , where they met Arietta Seasilver , who believed herself to be the Chosen of Siamorphe , and Kleef Kenric , a paladin follower of the dead god Helm . With their new companions , Joelle and Malik managed to escape their pursuers and continue their mission . Joelle knew from her goddess that , in order to fulfill the last ritual , someone who was completely in love with another person would have to willingly sacrifice themself . So Joelle began to seduce Arietta . At the final moment in Grumbar ' s temple , knowing that her sacrifice would ruin Shar ' s , plot Arietta accepted her role as sacrifice , and Joelle discovered in herself feelings for Arietta . At the last moment , Malik , acting under orders from Cyric , tried to kill Arietta but Joelle intercepted the fatal blow and died in her stead , becoming herself the necessary sacrifice .
Elkannath ( family ) The Elkannath family was a dwarven noble house of Gontal , and part of the Twelvefold . They held great political influence in Gontal , specially in Gontal City , were common folk believed the Twelvefold families held incontable treasures in their manors and vaults , and were the true power behind the throne . They controlled most of the commerce in Gontal , as well as many illegal activities . History . Haelond was a mining outpost located in the Elkannath Mountains and run by the dwarves of the Elkannath family . In 1469 DR , the members of the Elkannath family had to abandon Haelond when it was overrun by mysterious monsters from the Underdark .
Moonhoney Moonhoney was made from the feces of ground - dwelling worms that dwelled in the Abyss . Its color and consistency resembled that of honey and when exposed to moonlight it developed a sweet flavor that was highly prized by human s and many demihuman s . Moonhoney didn ' t spoil so it was ideal travel food . When swallowed , it would cure any poison in a person ' s system .
Thom Reaverson Thom Reaverson was a bard and historian of the 1360s DR . Reaverson was the author of " History of the Crusade " in the early 1360s DR , which gave a complete , accurate , and unbiased account of King Azoun IV ' s crusade against the Tuigan Horde in the Year of the Turret , 1360 DR . He also aided the lama Koja on his " Life among the Tuigan " , providing translation and guidance . Koja acknowledged that Reaverson put in an equal amount of work .
Gothyl Gothyl was an ancient wizard who resurfaced in Daggerdale in 1369 DR . History . Gothyl lived in Daggerdale in Spiderhaunt Wood long ago with a court of apprentices . At the time , she tried to become a lich but failed and instead she became an arch - shadow and was somehow bonded to the Sword of the Dales created by the wizard Shraevyn , becoming trapped in his tomb . In 1369 DR , Gothyl managed to free herself but was greatly weakened . In order to regain her full power , she captured Randal Morn , rightful heir of the Sword , recently injured by some Zhent ish forces . Afterward , she posed as a spirit of the Sword called Hedistrin , tricked an adventuring party recruited to free Randal Morn , and helped them to fight the Zhentarim . In truth , her plot was to attract the party to her tower and use the spell " magic jar " to permit her apprentices to inhabit the adventurers ' bodies . However , her plot eventually failed and Randal Morn was instead captured by the Zhents . Thus , she continued to help the adventurers . At last , during the final fight to free the dale , Gothyl attacked and consumed the chief Zhent wizard Ilthond , achieving the status of demi - shade , and disappeared .
Halls of Memory The Halls of Memory were part of the complex of the Golden Mosque in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Location . This building could be found in the Pilgrims ' District of the City of Delights . Structure . The Halls of Memory was a small 2 - storey building found behind the main hall of the mosque . Activities . This building was often used for special ceremonies such as weddings , funerals , and special commemorations . The Grand Caliph was often married here . Couples married here were believed to be blessed with luck and prosperity .
Khopet - Dag The Khopet - Dag , also known as the Spiderhaunt Peaks , was a mountain range located in the Endless Wastes . Description . Located north of the Shalhoond sat the Khopet - Dag mountain range , most famous for its large number of giant spider s , which gave it its nickname " Spiderhaunt Peaks " . Rocky and dry on the north side , and wooded on the south , the mountain ' s environment was ideal for the many spider s that lived there . The silk of these giant spiders was highly prized for its use in making clothing and ropes that were lighter and stronger then normal , but also far more expensive . Yaqubi , people who collected the valuable giant spider silk for a living , frequented the mountains , guarding the secret locations of their web harvesting grounds , and the secrets behind the tools used to harvest the sticky spider web .