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Helve ' s Trail Helve ' s Trail was a road in the southern Vast . It ran from Maerstar in the south , where it met the North Road , then into the Earthfast Mountains , where it ended at High Haspur and connected with the High Trail .
Coral Coral was formed by very tiny animals in the warm seas of the " Realms " ( including the Sea of Fallen Stars ) . It was not a gemstone in the traditional sense of having been mined from underground , but after being treated , cut , and polished , it was considered a fancy gemstone . Description . After being harvested from the water , coral was baked in the sun to dry it out and remove the smell of decaying marine life . It was then ready for polishing and carving . Branch - like specimens were sometimes used as the stems and leaves of ornamental flowers created from other gems . The pink and crimson varieties of coral were in the highest demand . A typical specimen had a base value of 100 gp . Powers . Powdered coral was a very desirable ingredient in creating " potions of healing " and " extra healing " because it guaranteed a greater minimum effectiveness for those healing draughts . Knowledge of this property of coral was prevalent in South Faerûn were coral was found in abundance .
Monkey ( Hu Sen ) Monkey , also known as Mad Monkey and Hu Sen , was a unique being from the Outer Planes who was banished to Toril . Description . Though capable of shapechanging , Monkey ’ s natural form was that of a man with the face of a monkey . He wore silk robes that were finer than anything found in Shou Lung . Though he enjoyed playing tricks , Monkey was always polite and well - mannered . Skills and Powers . Monkey possessed an incredible amount of power and always humiliated those who thought to best him in combat . Magical weapons were needed to harm him and he could regenerate at a rate that would make a troll green with envy . Impressive as he was in martial combat , Monkey ’ s most amazing power was that he could cast any spell with the exception of a ‘ ’ wish ’ ’ . Activities . Banished to a small island in the Hordelands , Monkey spent his time helping travelers if they gave him useful information . He was capable of answering virtually any question regarding anything about Toril . History . Monkey served as an official for the Celestial Bureaucracy until he was banished by the Celestial Emperor because of his fondness for mischief . In 1358 in order to stop the Dragon Claw the Celestial Emperor discreetly asked Monkey ' s help and Hu Sen decided to train some adventurers to his own martial school to defeat Dragon Claw .
Samardag Samardag the Hoper was a merchant on the Sword Coast just before the Tyranny of Dragons . Personality . Samardag , loyal to his moniker , always saw the good side of each situation . For him , the sky was always blue , the weather was always fine , and tomorrow would always be a better day . He could have been rich if not for his soft heart that led him to help anyone with a pitiful story . History . At the start of the Tyranny of Dragons in 1489 Samardag attached his wagon full of fragile porcelain to a great caravan that , unbeknownst to him , was full of Cult of the Dragon agents transporting treasures for the Hoard of the Dragon Queen .
Grand Bazaar Boulevard The Grand Bazaar Boulevard was located in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Description . This road ran from the heart of Huzuz near the mosques in the Pilgrims ' District northwest to the Grand Bazaar in the Merchants ' District . It bordered the entire southern face of the Grand Bazaar , providing ample access to the giant marketplace . The Grand Bazaar Boulevard also passed through the Central District en route to the bazaar .
Whirlwind ( horse ) The Whirlwind was a legendary horse living in Zakhara in 1367 DR . Personality . The Whirlwind had a vicious temperament and actually appeared to enjoy fighting . Activities . Shod with special steel shoes , the Whirlwind performed devastating attacks with his rider during raids on caravans traveling between Huzuz and Halwa . Relationships . The Whirlwind was ridden by Fasim Kaldur , the leader of the Riders of Blood . Rumors and Legends . One rumor stated that Fasim was about to fall before a swarm of enemies , but his horse brutally attacked them in a whirlwind of bites and kicks , saving Fasim ' s life in the process .
Duvessa Shane Duvessa Shane was the speaker of Bryn Shander in 1485 DR and sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . Duvessa was the daughter of a Waterdhavian trader and a woman of Icewind Dale . In time , she became the speaker of Bryn Shander and leader of the Ten Towns ' s council . In 1485 DR , with many threats to the dale arising , Duvessa met and befriended a trader from Waterdeep , Vaelish Gant , who soon became her unofficial political aide . On Eleint 23 of that year , an election was called for the position of speaker and Duvessa ran for reelection . What she did not know was that Vaelish was secretly a wizard from Arcane Brotherhood who plotted to replace her and had engineered some of the troubles in the dale . Vaelish ' s plan was to kidnap Duvessa on election day and afterward propose himself as a stronger leader . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR she was at the council chamber when giant s attacked the city . Personality . Duvessa inherited her mother ' s talent for negotiation and her father ' s charm . Some people thought her temerity but she always obtained what she wanted She believed that people of Ten Towns can survive all kind of storm . Duvessa no gave a inch in any argument or conflict . Appendix . Behind the scenes . It is possible that , in order to fight Akar Kessell and Hedrun Arnsfirth more efficiently , a group of adventurers permitted Vaelish ' s plan to ruin Duvessa ' s political career to be successful . Duvessa was one of the special NPC in Storm King ' s Thunder that can be played by the players during the campaign ' s arc in their city .
Cormanda Cormanda was a plaguechanged demon lord who , as of 1479 DR , was trapped in Mount Cormanda , a volcano located in Skelkor , Returned Abeir . Description . Cormanda ' s lower body was fused with the stone of Mount Cormanda ' s lava tube . History . After the Spellplague sent Laerakond to Toril , Cormanda was the first individual who discovered the " new " continent . However , Cormanda got caught in a flare of Spellplague , and was transformed into a plaguechanged creature when his body fused with the volcano that was later renamed after him . As of 1479 DR , Cormanda still struggled to get free of the volcano , usually promising mortals and other creatures untold power in exchange for helping free him , and for killing those who failed or refused to help him .
Jade spider Jade spiders were construct s of the drow . Description . The spiders got their name because of the sharp - tipped mandibles and saw - edged legs which were made of a particular sort of magically - treated jade . Umber hulk s were nauseated and repelled by the presence of this substance which was corrosive to their scaly hides , and did not willingly approach jade spiders within 60 feet , or try to win past them . The hulks almost always retreated to hunt elsewhere . Abilities . Such constructs are fearless and unthinking . Therefore they will carry out their assigned orders even in the face of certain destruction . Ecology . Drow city gates , and the entrances to drow temples , vaults , and the dwellings of rich nobles and powerful wizards , were often guarded by gigantic spider statues , known as jade spiders . Construction . Many drow knew the secrets of jade spider construction , but drow communities took care to keep this and other magical secrets well - hidden . Only the most aged , infirm wizards were taught all the details ; they and their written records typically stayed inside their wizardly academies and inner House chambers until death or lichdom came . The jade spider was chiseled from multiple blocks of stone together weighing at least 50 , 000 lb ( 22 . 7 tons ) . It was known that the spells " animate object " , " enchant an item " , " geas " , " permanency " , " stone shape " , " wish " , " polymorph any object " , " flesh to stone " , " bestow curse " and " forcecage " were involved , as well as certain types of stone . Most jade spiders were given set commands to follow , but it was rumored that spells and devices existed that allowed individuals direct control over certain jade spiders in battle .
Priest ' s shield Priest ' s shield was a prayer cast by several cleric s , most often battle cleric s . When a cleric casted " priest ' s shield " he or she struck a foe with their melee weapon while simultaneously enhancing their , and one nearby ally ' s , ability to avoid injury for a brief moment . The strength of the prayer iwas consistent and proportional to that of the cleric ' s physical power as well as the cleric ' s degree of experience . " Priest ' s shield " was easy to use and could be cast at will .
Glathra Barcantle Glathra Barcantle was a War Wizard of Cormyr and the " de facto " third - in - command . During King Foril ' s Dragon Council in 1479 DR , when Royal Mage Ganrahast and his second - in - command Vainrence were imprisoned by Manshoon in the palace crypts , Glathra assumed command of the War Wizards and helped to prevent an uprising by disgruntled nobles . Personality . Glathra could best be described as rude , imperious , and arrogant and was liked by no one . Relationships . Because of her personality , Glathra was disliked by most people she met . She hated Elminster , whom she was convinced was an enemy of Cormyr .
Gaerdal Ironhand Gaerdal Ironhand ( " GAIR - dul EYE - urn - hand " ) , was a lawful good deity of the gnome pantheon , led by the Greater deity Garl Glittergold . The sternest and most serious of gnome deities , Gaerdal was the patron of warriors and protectors of gnomish communities . As such , he was honored in some manner by nearly all good - aligned gnomes , and one or two crusaders would be found in most sizable settlements . His symbol was an iron band , usually worn on the upper left arm , and his preferred weapon was the warhammer Hammersong . He resided in The Golden Hills , inside Dothion , which was found in Bytopia ( " also known as the Twin Paradises " ) . Worshipers . Gaerdal ' s church was organized as a strict military hierarchy . Although temples of Gaerdal Ironhand were rare cleric s built statues of Gaerdal at the entrance of gnomish settlements . Priests of Gaerdal prayed at dawn . Every tenth day was considered a holy day known as a Great Clang and believers would assemble to sing hymns and chants . Relationships . Gaerdal Ironhand had good relations with most of the other gnomish gods with the exception of Urdlen . He disliked Baervan Wildwanderer because of his tendency to pull pranks . He was hostile toward the kobold and goblin pantheons .
Asha Vandree Asha Vandree was a drow priestess of Lolth during the Rage of Demons . Personality . Asha was ambitious enough to dream of ruling the outpost , but not so courageous as to openly challenge Ilvara Mizzrym , also knowing that for a permanent assignment she needed to also impress her superiors in Menzoberranzan . Relationship . Asha initially considered Ilvara Mizzrym as a model to imitate , but changed her mind after the senior priestess discarded Jorlan Duskryn without hesitation . Activities . Asha was a drow of Menzoberranzan and a member of House Vandree , living in the Velkynvelve outpost , acting as a junior priestess and second - in - command to Ilvara .
Nerath The world of Nerath was a world on an alternate Material Plane . People . The deva Demascus was originally from this world . Deities . Deities from this world were summoned in the Dawn War to help the gods of Realmspace to defend the newly born worlds of this Material Plane against the primordial threat . It ' s not known if those gods remained in Realmspace after the war . History . The abyssal plague originated on this world . Appendix . Background . This world is the core setting of 4th - edition " Dungeons & Dragons " , commonly called the " Points of Light " world . It is home to Nentir Vale and a fallen empire called Nerath , after which this world is known . According to Christopher Perkins , the Nentir Vale was originally conceived to be part of the " Forgotten Realms " setting , before being used as the setting for the Nerath world . Shadowfell Keep and the town of Winterhaven are the only places of Nentir Vale that eventually appeared in a " Forgotten Realms " product .
Helder Mornstone Helder Mornstone was the commander of Xantharl ' s Keep in 1370 DR . Activities . Helder was the leader of the garrison of Xantharl ' s Keep . He disliked troublemakers but appreciated adventurers in times of need . His goal in 1370 was to unveil Zhentarim and Cult of the Dragon spies inside Xantharl . Personality . Helder dreamed of the day when Xantharl would be an oasis of peace dedicated to Mielikki , but knew he was too old to see his dream become reality . He accepted his duty to defend the keep until his death .
High Hedge High Hedge was the home of the wizard Thalantyr , which was situated northwest of Beregost . Structure . Thalantyr the Conjurer ' s estate was a dark , turreted stone building overgrown with pines . It overlooked a pond , which the wizard used to sit near and speak to something beneath the surface . Defense . The house was defended by two griffon s , who were a mating pair and strongly loyal to Thalantyr . His home was also protected by an invisible servant , who was known to spy and deliver information and objects to the wizard . Appendix . Appearances . In the " Baldur ' s Gate " game , the player could visit Thalantyr in High Hedge , although the estate was guarded by a pair of flesh golem s , not griffons , who could only be harmed by magical weapons . Inside the manor was a large , rapidly rotating crystal surrounded by symbols of the four elements ; fire , air , earth , and water .
Kalzareinad Kalzareinad was the dragon demigod of dragon magic , in particular the selfish , uncaring , or evil application of it . Relationships . Before his death , Kalzareinad was on somewhat friendly terms with Null . History . Kalzareinad is said to have aided Sammaster in creating the first dracolich . In 1358 DR , the dragon goddess Kereska subsumed the enterity of his portfolio and worshipers . Kalzreinad ' s corpse appeared on the Astral Plane shortly thereafter . Null may have been gifted with the secrets of creating dracoliches after Kalzareinad ' s passing .
Morhion Gen ' dahar Morhion Gen ' dahar was known to many as the greatest wizard in the city of Iriaebor . Appearance . Morhion was tall , regal and handsome , with a long mane of golden hair . On the palm of his left hand he had an old scar , a mark known as the Rune of Magic .
Monstrous scorpion Monstrous scorpions or giant scorpions were a breed of arachnids known for their poisonous stingers . They were found in a variety of climates , but are most numerous in deserts . Description . Giant scorpions are the size of horses . They were perfectly content with attacking whatever prey was smaller than themselves , including humans . Combat . Scorpions were active hunters . They tracked their prey with their keen senses and then grasped it with their scissor - like pincers . Once in the scorpion ' s grasp , the prey was stung repeatedly until it stopped moving . It was then consumed by the arachnid , whether or not it was still living . Lairs . Scorpions lived in underground burrows . As such , giant scorpions were often encountered in underground ruins or crypts .
Ripplebark Ripplebark was a large subterranean fungus that grew in the Underdark . It was known to dwarves as " arantym " and was a major food source for orc s in the North . It grew in shelf - like formations that resembled masses of decaying flesh but had a nut - like flavor . Despite its looks , it was quite edible in its raw state and could be roasted to improve the flavor . Scorched or burnt ripplebark turned black , but was still edible . A single , large shelf of ripplebark could be harvested for 7 to 10 pounds ( 3 . 2 to 4 . 5 kilograms ) of food . Ripplebark was a hardy fungus , able to grow in the coldest caverns or in geothermally heated passages . It did not require light , but thrived when light was available and flourished in heat . In drought or extreme cold it fell dormant for up to eight years waiting for a source of nutrition . It could grow on plant material , including living or dead wood , other fungi , or even pull nutrients from humid air and mist . It also cleansed any diseases that it absorbed . The steel dragon Zundaerazylym experimented with ripplebark to create a highly potent food source for dragons she called longbite .
Moire Moire was a female half - elf who was a high - ranking member of the Shadow Thieves chapter in Neverwinter on the Sword Coast North in the 1370s DR . Activities . Moire was a notorious gang leader in Neverwinter ' s Docks district , part of the Shadow Thieves chapter under Axle Devrie . Unlike Axle , she was known to be vicious and ruthless and she sought to hold the streets of Neverwinter in her grip . History . She could have met the Kalach - Cha during the Shadow War . The Kalach - cha could have come into contact with Moire while trying to gain entrance to the Blacklake district . If the Kalach - Cha and companions sided with the Watch , then they ruined many of Moire ' s activities . During the rescue of the informant Fihelis , Moire herself showed up to kill the spy but was defeated . If the Kalach - Cha and companions sided with the thieves , then they needed to help advance Moire ' s activities , by working under her . Finally , the Kalach - Cha rose to work directly for Axle Devrie , the true leader of Neverwinter ' s Shadow Thieves and a more diplomatic individual than Moire . Finally , Moire broke away from Axle and sought to take control of the Shadow Thieves , taking advantage of the chaos during the evacuation . The Kalach - Cha could resolve this situation either by killing her , killing Axle for her , or killing them both .
Gaseous form Gaseous form or wraithform ( originally called Quantoul ' s wraithmorph ) was an arcane transmutation spell that mimicked the supernatural ability of some creatures , ( " e . g . " , oni mage s , several types of genie , and vampire s ) to take on an insubstantial , misty form . It was also a divine power granted to cleric s of and to druid s who were members of the Underdark circle . Effects . The subject of the spell and all his or her possessions , upon being touched , were converted into a translucent cloud of gas . Someone in a gaseous form could move through the air , but could not pass through solid objects or water — one did not become incorporeal . Gaseous forms could flow through tiny holes or cracks , however . One in gaseous form could not do anything a literal cloud of gas could not also do . It was very hard to physically damage a creature in gaseous form without the use of magic weapons . It was also challenging to recognize that a gaseous form was not just a simple mist . The effect of the spell would last ten minutes or longer . The spell usually only worked on a creature ; however , it also could be used to convert a star ruby into a cloud of red vapor that had special healing powers , provided that the gem had been " unlocked " first with a " knock " spell . Components . To cast this spell required somatic component s , a bit of gauze , and a wisp of smoke . History . The spell was invented by the Netherese arcanist Quantoul in −2019 DR as one of his many investigations into the variator arts . The god Shaundakul gave his worshipers a gaseous form until dusk each year on the holiday of Windride , which was celebrated on Tarsakh 15 .
Zoran Baenre Zoran Baenre was a member of House Baenre who was a second - year apprentice at Sorcere " circa " 1373 DR . Gromph considered him annoying . History . He was one of the Baenre magic - users that Gromph Baenre gathered during the Siege of Menzoberranzan for an attack on Nimor Imphraezl through a scrying crystal .
Galaghard Obarskyr I Galaghard Obarskyr was a king of Cormyr . It is said that a particular moonstone chess set in the royal palace has a good likeness of him . He is Duar Obarskyr ' s only son and heir from his second wife . Duar remarried after his first wife ' s family betrayed the country . Galaghard only officially ruled Cormyr from 480 DR to 514 DR but his only son died quite late into his reign . Amedahast extended Galaghard ' s life with longevity magics which allowed him to assume the identity of his dead heir . As Galaghard II he had three more male children but all of them rebelled against him and he had to have them all slain . Again , with Amedahast ' s help , he sustained his own life yet further and took the identity of his third son whom he lied was actually still loyal to him . As King Draxius Obarskyr he was king of Cormyr . He was known to be on the throne in 629 DR . He had a dislike of cats on account of their lack of devotion compared to dogs . Possessions . Draxius possessed the war shield Undying Gaze . Background . Draxius passed laws to prevent logging in the King ' s Forest . He also quelled a rebellion in Arabel . In 629 DR , Draxius survived an assassination attempt by a magical near - invisible beast from the ruins of Netheril . The perpetrators were Luthax and Elmariel Emmarask . The king was only marginally given enough warning by Thanderahast and managed to slay the beast himself . He had been in bed with a blonde - haired woman ( not the Queen ) at the time , and asked Thanderahast , as the only other person to know this , to keep this to himself . During the so called reign of Draxius , Amedahast died , thus ending the longevity magics but Galaghard finally had a son to carry on his line , Bryntarth Obarskyr I . Thus ended the rule of the longest reigning monarch Cormyr has ever seen .
Celestial language Celestial was the language of celestial s . It was brought to Toril through contact with good folk from other planes . It was described as beautiful , yet alien in nature , since it developed among beings with thought patterns very unlike those of human ity . Cleric s often took the time to learn it , and the Celestial alphabet was used to transcribe the Mulhorandi language , except in Thay , where they wrote their own dialect of Mulhorandi using the Infernal alphabet instead .
Helbareim Alanasker Helbareim Alanasker was in 1373 DR the king of Ormpur , the Lapaliiyan town holy to Tiamat . He came to power by overthrowing Queen Maerildarraine who , in 1306 DR , had rebelled against Tiamat and killed her father . Helbareim defeated the heretic queen with the help of the church of Tiamat but at the price of falling under the power of the Overking of Lapaliiya . Helbarein ' s daughter Alabhansree Alanasker went missing in 1357 DR destroying his spirit , especially after adventurers hired by him no found her as slave in Llurth Dreir , as from informations . In truth without anyone knowing Alabhansree escaped with her lover the pirate Cairak Redbeard and lived in a small tower in the Moonshaes . In 1370 DR yuan - ti agents plotted to use this information to gain control of the city .
Beaugrat Beaugrat was a barbarian and a member of the Peacekeepers and the Order of Blue Flame . Appearance . He was of heavy build , although he wasn ' t much taller than an average human . Personality . He had a reputation of being a brawler and a bully . History . Beaugrat was an associate of Duvan and travelled with him to the edge of the Underchasm to retrieve a valuable spellbook for Tyrangal . Beaugrat was secretly working for the Order of Blue Flame and betrayed Duvan and tried to steal the book . Later , Beaugrat helped the Order capture Duvan for experimentation . Beaugrat was killed by the monk Slanya when she and others from her order rescued Duvan . Abilities . Beaugrat ' s spellscar allows him to project blue flames from his hands . Equipment . Beaugrat wore plate mail that had a custom - crafted gap in the right pauldron to show his deep and jagged spellscar . He used a huge two - handed sword and wore steel spiked gauntlets .