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Gogal Pass Gogal Pass offered a viable land route through Al - Yabki Mountains , connecting two of the Pearl Cities of Zakhara — Gana in the west and Jumlat in the east . Description . The pass cut through the southern third of the mountain range for 30 miles ( 48 km ) , opening in the west to a splendid view of Al - Sabiya River in the distance . The ruins of the fortress of Krak al - Shidda were nestled into the cliffs near the western entrance of the pass .
Keld Keld was a stone giant carver at the Lodge of Faces . History . During the Rage of Demons of 1491 DR , Keld and all his fellows succumbed to the " faerzress " - infected madness caused by the Purple Statue . Keld became very impatient , a very strange behavior for a stone giant .
Phaere Despana Phaere Despana was the daughter of Matron Mother Ardulace , the head of the Ust Natha branch of the Despana house . She was unsurprisingly plotting to overthrow her mother . Earlier in her life , she ' d had actual feelings for the male called Solaufein , but all such genuine feeling had been chased away from her by relentless torture administered for that purpose . Phaere is encountered in " " in the likely event that the player character elects to infiltrate Ust Natha , disguised as drow , in order to help the dragon Adalon to retrieve her eggs . The eggs have been stolen by Irenicus and given by him to the matron mother , who intends to sacrifice them to a demon in exchange for its aid . One of the first assignments given to the player by the drow is to accompany Solaufein in ambushing a group of ethereally travelling illithid , who have captured Phaere . After that , Phaere constantly gives the player ' s party and Solaufein tasks . It is also evident that there is a tension between the two , and it will be revealed to be because of their former love affair that has since turned into empty bitterness . Eventually Phaere will ask the player character to kill Solaufein ( which they may elect to only pretend to do ) . After this , if the player character is male , she will order him to sleep with her , although it is easy to find an excuse not to — she can ' t imagine he would want to refuse without actually having a reason . Any love interest he has may not like it if he complies with Phaere ' s order , though reactions can vary . Next , for player characters of both genders , Phaere will present the player character with her plot to overthrow Matron Mother Ardulace ; she intends to have them swap the dragon ' s eggs for fakes , and offer the demon the real ones once it has killed Ardulace . If Solaufein is alive , he will appear with further fake eggs to give to Phaere , which will mean that both women will be killed when the demon is summoned . It must be said , that players of evil alignment can make a deal with the demon for a powerful artifact , in exchange for the real eggs , causing Adalon to attack the player at first sight .
Shoshara Shoshara was a priestess of Eilistraee in Shilmista . History . In 1377 DR , she was arguing with Glorst , a former priest of Vhaeraun , about which of their gods had absorbed the other in their duel in 1375 DR , when they were approached by Halisstra Melarn . Glorst tried to kill her but was defeated . Later Halisstra interrogated Shoshara about the current situation and the location of Cavatina Xarann . However , Shoshara distrusted her and refused her aid , despite Halisstra ' s suffering . So , at last feeling betrayed by Eilistraee , Halisstra killed Shoshara .
Colin McComb Colin McComb is an author and game designer who has worked for TSR , Inc . and . Education . McComb received a degree in Philosophy from . Works . While at TSR , McComb worked with Monte Cook to expand the setting as well as on core Dungeons & Dragons material . He also co - authored " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " for the Forgotten Realms setting . With Interplay , McComb contributed to the game .
Zerath Zerath was a dragonborn of Abeir , and one of the ancestors of Clan Kepeshkmolik . History . Zerath was one of the seven wise elders who raised Shasphur . One day , Shaspur came with a plan to free the dragonborn slaves from the gold dragon Raurokhymdhar . His plan , however , had a flaw : he could not save the elders . The elders decided that Shaspur should flee without them . Zerath was killed by Raurokhymdhar while misleading the dragon so Shaspur and the other slaves could flee to freedom .
Moonveil Moonveil was a divine magic spell available to certain priests of Bhaal , and later , Bane , that corrupted and blocked a moonwell — sacred pools scattered around the Moonshae Isles and dedicated to the Earthmother , with magical properties and possibly a " portal " — from operating . It was a ritual that took nine minutes to cast and could be assisted by up to seven additional followers . Effects . The caster and up to seven assistants had to chant and dance all around the moonwell in a rough circle . Every minute , for nine minutes , a creature had to be sacrificed and its blood spilled upon the ground and into the pool . When the ritual was completed , a black mist rose from the moonwell , covering it with a roiling veil of death and destruction . All beneficial properties and effects of the moonwell were negated and the influence of the Goddess upon the local area was weakened to the point where she could not awaken or consciously direct her children ( Kamerynn the unicorn and the Pack ) . The black mist was constantly generated by the pool , rising up a short distance and then dissipating , making it impossible to separate it from the pool ; it could not be bottled , divided , or blown away . All spells of a level lower than " moonveil " were instantly reflected back upon the caster at full potency . Items that touched the mist had to resist the equivalent of a strong acid or be destroyed . Living creatures that came in contact with the mist had to resist the equivalent of a strong poison or suffer corrosive damage for as long as they maintained contact . If a being fell into the pool or was otherwise immersed , he or she had no chance to resist and suffered twice as much corrosion as for casual contact . They were also rendered blind unless they could resist the poisonous waters , and the blindness lasted for ten to forty minutes after the victim was removed from contact with the water or the black mist . As a side effect of the casting of " moonveil " , all holy water , " sweet water " potions , and other magical waters within 90 ft ( 27 m ) of the pool were rendered foul and useless . The only known method to re - purify a moonwell that was corrupted by this spell was the " sanctify sacred site " ritual cast by followers of Chauntea the Earthmother . Components . In addition to the chanting and dancing around the moonwell , this spell required a charred bone from any creature native to the Moonshae Isles , a bit of dung , some ashes , a dried snakeskin , and a small quantity of a liquid poison . As part of the ritual , nine creatures were sacrificed for the material component of their blood . Rumors and legends . Some clerical and arcane sages believed that the " moonveil " ritual could be modified to close " gates " , " color pools " in the Astral plane , " portals " , or conduits for divine power . History . This spell was known to certain priests of Bhaal , including the evil Hobarth who tormented the Moonshaes in the years leading up to the Time of Troubles . Years later , priests in the Risen Cult of Bane rediscovered this spell and used it before eventually being defeated by a small band of Harpers .
Ilmra Ilmra was a drow apprentice wizard in Ched Nasad . History . Ilmra was one of the few female drow who decided to study as a wizard in the Arcane Conservatory . She was a classmate of Q ' arlynd Melarn . One day , she was about to fail a magic test in reading auras when Q ' arlynd suggested the correct answer to her . However , Ilmra , instead of thanking , Q ' arlynd reported the event to their instructor , admitting her failure as well . In 1379 DR , Q ' arlynd remember her as his first lesson in not trusting anyone .
Jerbollah Jerbollah was a dwarven cleric of Moradin in Mithral Hall . Personality . Bruenor Battlehammer awarded Jerbollah a seven out of ten for his brewing of mead dwarven holy water . While Jerbollah was strong in magic , many of the other clerics of Mithral Hall poked fun at him and enjoyed slapping him on the back of this head . History . In 1358 DR , King Bruenor held trials to replace the deceased Cobble as Holy Cleric of the Hall . With the coming of the Time of Troubles , Jerbollah turned his face red instead of casting a red light spell .
Haedraline Haedraline was a sarrukh who was made a Word Slave bound to the Words of Power . History . The Hero of Neverwinter first met her while searching for the Words of Power , and she offered help in finding them and eventually defeating Morag . Her help was dubious , however , offering only warnings about Morag and Maugrim , and insisting the Words of Power be found . She offered to tell the heroes about the history of the Creator Races and the Words : the North of Faerûn was once a tropical jungle , ideal for the cold - blooded sarrukh , but as it began to cool the ruler of the sarrukh made the Source Stone and the Words of Power , magical artifacts capable of warming the entire planet . Haedraline explained that the Source Stone , buried beneath Neverwinter in its dormant state , was why the city never experienced harsh winters . Haedraline later presented herself to the rulers of Neverwinter , who imprisoned her , thinking she was aligned with the other members of the sarrukh . She alerted the city to the presence and location of the Source Stone , and told the heroes how to access it to defeat Morag .
Old Skull Inn The Old Skull Inn was a popular inn in Shadowdale . Ownership . The Old Skull Inn was owned by Jhaele Silvermane . As of 1375 DR , Jhaele ' s oldest son , Durgo Silvermane , had taken on the duties as innkeeper of the Old Skull . Interior . It consisted of three floors and a cellar . History . The Old Skull Inn was built in 1280 DR by Buldo Silvermane on top of the ruins of the Twisted Tower Inn . The Old Skull became a common stop for adventurers , merchants , and travelers along the North Ride . During the Zhentarim invasion in 1375 DR , the inn was taken over . Atmosphere . The Old Skull was known for the honesty of its staff , the quality of the food and drink , and its relative safety in the center of Shadowdale . It was also known throughout the Heartlands as one of the best adventuring lairs in all of Faerûn . This reputation led to the term " oldskull " being used outside of the Dalelands to describe an excellent place to drink . Rumors . It was rumored that there were secret passages beneath The Old Skull Inn that lead to The Old Skull Tor and eventually to the Underdark .
Manggus A manggus was an evil spirit that lived on the steppes of the Hordelands . They used their power to frighten others and demand sacrifices . Description . A manggus stood as tall as an ogre , but its skin hung in flaps about its body . They had bloodshot eyes and wept tears of blood . Four large fangs dominated its mouth . All manggus were capable of shapechanging . Combat . During a rare occurrence when a manggus fights in its natural form , they attack with a bite and hand - held weapon , typically a large maul . Manggus fight with ferocity , but will retreat if they feel the battle has turned against them . Manggus are generally found in the form of a human , though they were able to shapechange into any creature that they had seen . All manggus could use the following spell - like abilities : " ESP " , " comprehend languages " , " cause fear " . They could also cause disease per touch . They were immune to charm and hold spells and cold - based magic . Damage from fire caused a manggus to revert back to its natural form . Magical weapons were needed to harm them . Habitat / Society . Most manggus lived alone or in pairs . Males and females bonded for life and were devoted to each other while they shunned other manggus to avoid competition for food . Manggus preferred to use trickery to get close to humans , even ruling over small villages and demanding sacrifices . They would prey upon travelers or small farms as well . When danger or threat of discovery was suspected , a manggus would move to a new location . Ecology . All manggus were predators of humans and demihumans . They usually avoided larger cities to minimize the chance of discovery .
Shandalar Shandalar was an eccentric and reportedly powerful mage who lived in a converted Halruaan skyship , east of Ulgoth ' s Beard . Shandalar was a skilled mechanic and he created several devices to harness the lightning from the coastal storms to power his various contraptions . It was also rumored that the old wizard was immune to all harm from lightning as he could be seen , drenched from the rain , dancing and singing among the bolts of terrible storms . The mage ' s source of income came mainly from selling mushrooms to clerics and cooks in Baldur ' s Gate . These mushrooms were grown in a network of caverns beneath his floating home , which are maintained by various monsters and mechanical constructs loyal only to Shandalar . It was rumored by the townsfolk of Ulgoth ' s Beard that these monsters were themselves living mushrooms , but this was not confirmed . The supplies were then shipped to Baldur ' s Gate by his three beautiful daughters , and sold at markets . It was speculated that his daughters were also apprentices of Shandalar , and each one a powerful mage in their own right . He was also known to have a number of agreements with various outlaws and pirates . Shandalar kept certain treasures safe on their behalf , deep within his mushroom caverns . The annual fee for this service was 1 , 000 gold piece s .
Calimban Knoll Calimban Knoll , formerly called Calim ' s Bane , was a stone circle marking where a battle was fought in the Calim Desert at the end of the Fourth Age of Calimshan . Geography . Located near the northern border of the Calim Desert , 25 miles south of Memnon just off the Trade Way , Calimban Knoll was a circle of 21 s 700 yards in diameter with a tiny , rocky mound in the center . The appearance of this site varied depending on conditions in the desert . At times , the hill was exposed ; at other times , sand covered the knoll , such that only the tops of the standing stones were visible . By 1370 DR , a third of the stones had toppled over . History . The site memorialized where a small band of escaped slaves held off a full legion of Calishite soldiers in the Fourth Age of Calimshan . Rumors and Legends . Despite the passage of centuries , some magic seemed to preserve the menhirs , and Memnon ' s Crackle was unable to disturb the site .
Earthspur The Earthspur was an 8 , 000 ft ( 2 , 438 m ) mountain at the southern end of the island of Dragonisle in the Pirate Isles . It was the main geographic feature of the island and acted as a navigational aid to seafarers in the area .
Seldig Seldig was a deep gnome fighter / illusionist from Blingdenstone . History . Around 1357 DR , Seldig ’ s svirfneblin patrol encountered Catti - brie disguised as a drow female , with the help of Agatha ' s mask . In 1338 DR , Seldig and fellow gnome , Pumkato , played with Drizzt Do ' Urden ' s panther , Guenhwyvar , and they recognized the powerful beast as a friend , so they stopped the attack on Catti - brie . In 1362 DR , the deep gnome finally , like his longtime friend Pumkato , become a burrow warden .
Sherincal Sherincal was a half - dragon ( blue dragon ) who hated her human side and was a powerful member of the Legion of the Chimera . History . In 1310 DR , Sherincal battled the heroes of Icewind Dale at the ice palace in the western pass where she was killed . Her remains were later recovered by the Church of Xvim , and transformed into an undead by the reigning Tyrannar in an attempt to destroy the heroes . The attempt fails , and the Tyrannar finds himself dead in short order .
Elemetar Elemetar was a and later the smallest county of Tethyr , but contained Tethyr ' s second - largest city , Myratma . Geography . Elemetar was located in the Purple Marches . It was on the north banks of the River Ith across from County Calimmon in Ankaram . It was bordered by County Vintor and the Purple Hills region in the west at the Red River . County Bardshyr was to the north , and Ithmonn and the Crown Lands to the east . Government . Before the Tethyrian Interregnum , Elemetar was a barony ruled over by the Raslemtar family . In 1369 DR it became a county and was ruled by Perendra Raslemtar , the Court Vizera . Countess Perendra ' s official estate was in the city of Myratma , in a mansion known as Khaarysaim , but she spent most of her time in the capital in her adviosry role to the queen and king . Trade . Elemetar contained the best grain fields in southern Tethyr . It was also one of the richest counties of Tethyr , as Myratma was there , and the Trade Way passed through . History . When the Ten Black Days passed , Baron Amir Raslemtar was one of only five barons to survive . He escaped Tethyr with his family , which included the young Perendra . Years later , after the Civil War , the lands were restored to the Perendra family .
Vilhon blanc Vilhon Blanc was a cheese from Sembia . Geography . The cheese was rarely found outside the Sea of Fallen Stars . Description . It was made by mixing in wine during straining , which gave it a light reddish colour and a delicate taste , more so than Turmish Brick , which was made using similar processes but a heavier wine . Prices . As of 1368 DR , Vilhon Blanc was supplied by the Thousand - Heads Trading Coster . It was around six silver pieces for a 450 g ( 1 lb ) " loaf " .
Ethoist Ethoists or Clerics of the Faith Ethical , were priests who primarily maintained the temples and mosques of Zakhara . They called for prayer , delivered sermons , and performed daily tasks required by their god . Requirements . Ethoists did not have any special requirements , though the spouse of a married ethoist needed to belong to the same religion . Role . Most ethoists were methodical individuals , carefully maintaining their daily routines and the happenings of their house of worship . Young ethoists were usually encouraged to go out and explore the world before returning for a more rigid lifestyle as a priest . These young ethoists were required to document their travels and activities . They would discuss their documentation with other ethoist priests whenever they reached a temple of their god . Possessions . Ethoists wore a turban adorned with a holy symbol of their god , usually made from precious metal . Ethoists also wore a shoulder vestment with their god ' s symbol . Benefits . All ethoists enjoyed great benefits from their temples including safe haven , monetary loans , companions , and assistants . Hindrances . Ethoists were always expected to follow the instructions of their superiors .
Bija tree A bija tree was a type of tree found in Koryo in Kara - Tur . It grew in the Quang Muku Forest . Green sleeping dust could be made from the bija tree . Appendix . Background . The bija tree may be named for the " bija " trees of Korea , which grow in the Bijarim forest on Jeju , though these only produce nutmeg .
Hlintar Ride The Hlintar Ride was a road that ran through the Vast , connecting the city of Calaunt and the village of Dragon Falls . From west to east , it began at Calaunt , ran through Hlintar , Bambryn , and Dark Hollow and ended at Dragon Falls . On the way , it linked with Blaern ' s Trail , the Cross Road , Long Reach , Feldar ' s Trail , and the North Road .
Gate of the Bulls The Gate of the Bulls was the inner gate leading to the great fortress of Sarahin . Description . Beautiful mosaics depicting winged bulls , sword - bearing lions , and snakes climbing toward to sun adorned this gate . Inhabitants . Since the Gate of the Bulls was the last checkpoint before Sarahin , six muscled janni were stationed there to question and admit anyone who approached . The Gate of the Bulls also served as a roost for a group of deadly marrash .
Seppremis Seppremis was a high elf farmhand in the Moonsea . Activities . Seppremis worked as a farmhand on the Allano rothé farm . History . During the Rage of Demons , Seppremis discovered a secret hideout of House Dlardrageth . Dreaming of the power he might gain , Seppremis explored the place and learned some of its secrets . With this vile knowledge , he decided to attempt the rituals that he believed could bring him great power and wealth . He evoked some mane s and dretch . He was attempting to evoke a goristro when an adventuring party found him .
Khorrl Xornbane Khorrl Xornbane was a duergar who was the head of Clan Xornbane , a mercenary band in the Northdark . Description . Khorrl was bald and wielded an orc double axe . History . In 1372 DR , Clan Xornbane was hired by the Ched Nasad an drow House Zauvirr through a liaison named Zammzt ( secretly an agent of the Jaezred Chaulssin ) . The band was to fight and destroy House Melarn . However , Zammzt instructed them to attack too early . They successfully killed Matron Mother Drisinil Melarn but House Zauvirr ' s captives escaped and the duergar contributed to the chaos in Ched Nasad that led to its ultimate destruction . Matron Mother Ssipriina Zauvirr attacked Khorrl , killing him ; the band fled the city .
Fire elemental Fire elementals were elemental s formed from the element of fire . Description . They were fast and agile creatures whose touch could set objects aflame . Owing to their fiery nature , they were unable to enter water . They were capable of speaking Ignan although they rarely spoke . Physiology . Fire elementals had flowing through their bodies , which could be used as a magical ingredient . Combat . Fire elementals usually chose to burn opponents with their touch . They attacked ferociously , enjoying burning things in the material plane to cinders . The fire elemental might also slam an opponent , possibly causing them to catch fire . History . The fire elemental Jogaoh was forcibly transported from his home plane to the world of Toril by the extraplanar being Imgig Zu . Employing a Lockstone , Imgig Zu then trapped the powerful fire elemental in the form of a weak dwarf , which in turn bound him to Toril . In the Year of the Prince , 1357 DR , Vajra Valmeyjar and Priam Agrivar brought Jogaoh to the Lockstone , and the magical gem restored him to his true form . Jogaoh returned to his own plane . A fire elemental emerged from the Great Door outside Waterdeep later in 1357 DR . Advised by his assistant Dunstanny , the wizard Parwyyd Hanifar used the elemental as a fire source for a " pyrotechnics " spell , causing fireworks that dazzled gargoyle s and kenku s that also emerged from the Door .