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Vulture drake A vulture drake , also known as a deathwing , was a type of drake that had been corrupted by the Shadowfell . Description . The drakes were large , menacing reptiles that could be used as mounts . The vulture drake was a gaunt winged creature with taut skin and a skeletal physique . It had long and unwieldy wings . Combat . A vulture drake would prefer to focus on a single target , swooping in and allowing itself to sustain a hit , since this would enable it to use its death shriek . Once a target was eliminated , the vulture drake would take off again in order to repeat the process . Ecology . The vulture drake could commonly be found in the Shadowfell .
War of the Purple Dragon The War of the Purple Dragon was a brief conflict that occurred in the Hordelands . Events . The Battle . The combined forces of Solon and Gaumahavi , a unique dragon , attacked the city of Kushk located along the Jumpa River near Ra - Khati . Aftermath . Kushk was left in ruins . Many of the buildings were destroyed by the dragon ' s fury .
Feather turban Feather turbans were wondrously decorative magical apparel that originated in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . These turbans were woven with colorful peacock feathers . Powers . A " feather turban " allowed the wearer to create a " gust of wind " three times per day . Additionally it also allowed them to assume " wind shadow " form once per day and summon a " wind carpet " once per month .
Nor Yudol The Nor Yudol , also known as The Churned One or the Evening Lake , was a lake in the Hordelands . Description . Located in the Katakoro Plateau , the Nor Yudol was named after the mud on the bottom of the lake that rose to the surface , giving it a brown color , and cleansing the poisoned waters of the Muren Tso river into the clean water of the Muren Khi river . Due to the poisons of the river that fed into the lake , as well as the cleansing nature of the lake ' s mud , the lake was divided into three distinct sections . In the western end of the lake , where the Muren Tso feed in , the water was poisoned , and the fish misshapen and violent . In the center , the water and fish were normal . And on the eastern side the water was rich with purifying minerals , and the fish were healthy .
Chrysoprase Chrysoprase , also known as stormrock , was a translucent chalcedony with an apple - green color . Description . This semi - precious stone was found throughout the " Realms " but its greatest concentration was in the Stormhorn Mountains of Cormyr . Chrysoprase was used in the creation of items which provided " invisibility " and was used to ornament rings of invisibility . A typical stone had a base value of 50 gp .
Bapar Ghalmrin Bapar Ghalmrin was a member of Clan Ghalmrin in Starspire Mountains in Tethyr in 1370 DR . Personality . Bapar , as the fourth son , was always considered redundant and expendable , so he dreamed of finding the Wyrmskull Throne and gaining the respect of his distant father and his oldest brothers . He , like all true members of Clan Ghalmrin , knew that the only true heirs of the ancient kings of Shanatar were duergar . History . In 1370 DR , following some clues , Bapar and his companions Odak Truesteel and Soram Battlebellow discovered that a group possessing one of the lost " Scepters of Shanatar " must be in the village of Toralth . On the night of Uktar 10 , they entered the tavern seeking the " Sondarr Scepter " and interrupting the ballad that a bard was singing for the lost companions of the Shields of the Highland adventuring company . He accused some of the patrons of thieving from the dwarves and asked them to turn over to him the thieves and the stolen goods . Bramas Thorntree then accused some of the other patrons of stealing the scepter but Timor , Karr , and Vajal of the Shields of the Highland got up from their chairs and began throwing their beer mugs and swinging their chairs . Bapar was hit by Timor ' s mug and a tavern brawl was started when Soram stepped up to defend his prince . The true thieves , the Company of the Anvil , tried to use this as an opportunity for Bramas to escape with the scepter , but the dwarves eventually caught up with him and recovered it . Soon , however , the aquatic elf tyrant Gantar Kraok , who possessed the Wyrmskull Throne itself , used his " ring of telekinesis " to teleport the scepter to him in Seros , alongside Bapar ' s party . Quickly Gantar seized the scepter and teleported away . Relationship . Bapar was the fourth son of Arduke Obar Ghalmrin but he had a distant relationship with his father .
Ariella Kulmina Ariella Kulmina was a Windsoul genasi swordmage from Airspur . In 1479 DR she travelled with a delegation from Akanûl to Almraiven . While in Almraiven she became friends with the Earthsoul genasi Cephas and taught him how to manifest as a Windsoul . Appearance . Like many Windsouls , Ariella has silver skin .
Grasping shadows Grasping shadows is an illusion spell learned by newly trained wizard , particularly those that hope to specialize as illusionists . With " grasping shadows " a wizard is able to summon forth magical darkness that reaches out ensnares nearby foes . These shadows effect an area of roughly five feet in diameter , within fifty feet of the wizard . Creatures caught in the shadowy burst suffer great pain and are slowed down for a brief while . The spell lasts only a short time but can be recast at the wizard ' s command after a short rest , necessary to regain the concentration required for the spell ' s casting .
Dancing lights Dancing lights was an evocation or alteration spell that produced levitating lights that could move at the caster ' s direction . Effects . All versions of this spell produced up to four floating lights that could be made to appear as torches , lanterns , or as orbs vaguely resembling will - o ' - wisp s . They could also be combined into a roughly man - sized glowing humanoid shape reminiscent of a being from the Elemental Plane of Fire . The lights were fairly dim , casting as much light as a regular torch . The oldest versions of this spell had a minimum range of 150 ft ( 46 m ) and a minimum duration of two minutes , both of which could be extended by casters of higher level . The separate lights could move independently and , once set in motion , did not require concentration by the caster . A newer version had a minimum range of 100 ft ( 30 m ) and a duration of one minute . The lights had to remain within a 10 - ft ( 3 m ) radius sphere . After the Second Sundering , this spell had a fixed range of 120 ft ( 36 . 6 m ) , one minute duration , required caster concentration , and each light had to remain within 20 ft ( 6 . 1 m ) of one of its siblings . All versions of " dancing lights " winked out if they exceeded the range of the spell . This spell could be made permanent using the " permanency " spell . Drow . Drow elves could cast this spell once a day as a spell - like ability . Some drow also learned to combine this power with their other abilities of " darkness " and " faerie fire " to produce even stranger effects . Components . All versions of this spell required verbal and somatic components . One version did not require any material component , while all the others needed a pinch of phosphorus or wychwood , or a glowworm .
Xothaerin Xothaerin was a subkingdom of Deep Shanatar with Sharindlar as its patron deity . Geography . It was located below western Amn and known as the Adamant Kingdom . Inhabitants . The ruling shield dwarves belonged to Clan Azerkyn , which had some azer blood . = References =
Saerlia Ashley Battle Chaplain Saerlia Ashley was a female human cleric of Tempus , god of battle . She tended the shrine of Tempus in the town of Thunderstone in Cormyr in the late 1360s DR . She was a scarred woman who inspired attending adventurers and Purple Dragons soldiers with sermons of battle , blood , and fire . She offered her healing only to those wounded in battle , and would confirm the truth of a tale before she started .
Bala Bala was a goddess of music of Zakhara and emphasized the importance of music to lift the spirit and mitigate suffering . She was a local goddess who was worshipped in the city of Mahabba , but her faith was outlawed and driven underground by the Pantheists . In this persecution her followers spread to other cities . Their sometimes violent resistance against their oppressors has brought the goddess the epithed " of Ill Tidings " . < br > Bala ' s symbol was a zither . < br > The goddess has been described as a colorfully but modestly dressed , middle - aged woman who played her zither in a way that enchants gods and genies . Holy slayer s of the Final Chord followed Bala ' s teachings . Further Reading . Related information can be found here :
Beguld Thormon Beguld Thormon was a merchant who lived in Crimmor in Amn in the 14th century DR . History . Beguld was well respected over a long career , but was murdered by doppelganger sometime in the summer of Year of the Behir , 1342 DR . The doppelganger adopted his identity and carried on his trade . In a market in Crimmor in the Year of the Boot , 1343 DR , " Beguld Thormon " ran a stall dealing in " treasures for the adventurous " . The doppelganger came into the possession of the " Tome of Torment " — the holiest book of the church of Ilmater . This had been thought lost in the winter when the Graycloak ' s Wolves adventuring company transporting it was slain — also by doppelgangers . " Beguld " sold the " Tome " for 20 , 000 gp to a group of Thay an agents who dealt in a number of criminal enterprises : kidnapping , slavery , smuggling , and the fencing and transport of stolen property . Ilmatari investigators later uncovered the doppelganger ' s true nature when they tracked down the " Tome " .
Seven Sails Inn The Seven Sails Inn , also known as Safesails , was the only inn in Luskan as of 1370 DR with a strong Arcane Brotherhood presence . Geography . The inn stood on the south side of Setting Sun Street east of the Needle , the local water tower . Structure . The Seven Sails was constructed of huge timbers resembled a giant shark ' s fin , and each window had boxes which contained flowers during the summer months . There were numerous stairways , some secluded , making it easy for guest to be discreet . Interior . Inside , the inn boasted fine furnishings and a quiet , luxurious atmosphere , offering hot baths and runners for delivering messages . Services . The establishment served generous portions of food such as octopus , salmon or squid when in season , and the traditional Luskan brassla , and had an excellent wine list . Food was usually served in guest rooms rather than a communal dining area . Rumors and legends . A legend told that a large hoard of gem s belonging to a pirate named Shargul was hidden in the walls of the inn guarded by skeletal hands . Occasionally dusty human skeletons tumbled out of closets in the inn . It was also rumoured that a gold dragon made the inn its home taking human form to avoid detection . Inhabitants . As of 1370 DR , six members of the Arcane Brotherhood were on the inn ' s staff .
Schuyler Schuyler was a food critic in Phlan during the Tyranny of Dragons . History . In 1489 DR , Schuyler went to the Madame Freona ' s Tea Kettle in order to test their food . She was briefly interrogated by adventurers hired by Buhrell Caah about a missing dangerous magical item .
Elvar the Grainlord Elvar the Grainlord was the ruler of the small village of Triel . Personality . Elvar was generally a reasonable lord when it came to trade , though he had two mild obsessions . The first was his fear that the community might run out of food , and the second was his never - ending search for the right deity to worship . Elvar had a hunger for news and items such as food , firewood , and food - preservation items . Those who brought such items were given a feast .
Believers The Believers was a secret society in Red Larch active until the end of the Elemental Evil crisis . Activities . The Believers wasn ' t exactly a cult , although it had special ceremonies and rites had been passed down for generations , but it also wasn ' t a civic organization , despite the fact that some of the wealthiest and most powerful people in Red Larch were members . The members of the Believers used their secret association to lead the businesses in the village , ruining competitors and sometimes taking care of local troublemakers when they crossed a line . History . The founding of the Believers was connected to the discovery by local miners of a secret underground chamber beneath the town . The miners began using the chamber to honor those who had died in quarry accidents and to appease Beshaba , goddess of misfortune and accidents . The Believers gathered secretly at the tomb once every nine nights to see if any stones had moved ; if any had moved they met again on the next night to discuss what the movements might mean and what was to be done . They kept the tomb and its strange secret to themselves . In 1491 DR , the Cult of the Black Earth discovered their secret and became interested . A Black Earth priest named Larrakh came to Red Larch to steer the group toward the worship of elemental earth . The cultists planned to use the Believers to conquer the village at the right time . That same year , under secret suggestions from Larrakh , three Believers — Ilmeth Waelvur , Marlandro Gaelkur , and Albaeri Mellikho — killed some people in order to protect the secret of the Believers . This backfired on them , as soon some adventurers came to investigated and uncovered the Believers . The folk of Red Larch were shocked to learn that many of their most respected fellow citizens were part of a secret cabal . The other citizens of Red Larch shunned the Believers over subsequent months , and the Believers turned against one another . Many retreated into seclusion , and some left the town . Base of Operations . The Believers met only at the Tomb of Moving Stones , the underground chamber under the town . Strange things happened in the chamber , such as heavy stones levitating and moving about when no one was around .
Greater command Greater command was an arcane evocation spell that compelled multiple subjects to follow a single order as long as they were given in a language they understood . Effect . This spell functioned in the same manner as " command " , except that more creatures could be affected and the effects lasted longer . Components . Only verbal components were necessary to cast this spell .
Frost whip Frost whip was a divine magic spell given to specialty priest s of Auril , the Frostmaiden . It produced an insubstantial , flexible beam of cold that could be used as a weapon . Effects . When cast , a six - foot ( 1 . 8 meter ) beam of frost four inches ( 10 centimeters ) in diameter emitted from the caster ' s hand . It was flexible like a whip but insubstantial , passing through objects and foes alike , attacking all within its reach if swung about . On a successful swing it touched or passed through a creature , chilling the target ( s ) with magical cold . Each opponent had a chance to resist the magic of the spell and , if successful , suffered only half the damage normally inflicted . The wielder could also brandish it in front of his or her body , or wave it across an opening , forcing enemies to try and avoid its touch or charge through it and accept their fate . The " frost whip " lasted long enough to make three consecutive attacks or actions ( higher level casters could extended this duration ) , until it was dismissed , or until the caster began casting another spell , whichever occurred first . If desired , the wielder could forego an attack and switch the " whip " from the hand to another extremity , perhaps because the original " whip " - hand or - arm was pinned , or to discourage pursuit while climbing . If wielded with finesse , the " frost whip " could be used to freeze water ( even inside a pipe or a vessel ) , freeze a window shut , make a surface icy , chill items so they become fragile , or spoil fruits and vegetables . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell .
Positive energy Positive energy was the energy empowering living beings with life . It originated on the Positive Energy Plane and manifested as a white , glowing surge of power . Positive energy healed living beings . It was the opposite of negative energy and caused harm to undead . Clerics . Cleric s were adept at using the power of positive energy . Good clerics wielded positive energy to turn or destroy undead creatures . Positive energy was also the power behind healing spells , such as " cure light wounds " . Wizards . Certain arcane spells like " Simbul ' s synostodweomer " could convert the energy of a spell into positive energy , which could then be used to heal .
Castle Ward of Waterdeep The Castle Ward of Waterdeep lies at the center of the city . It encompasses Mount Waterdeep , its castle , and much of the government of the city . This includes the Palace of Waterdeep , occupied by Piergeiron the Paladinson , and the homes of many prosperous Waterdhavians . Among these citizens are retired adventurers such as Mirt the Moneylender .
Amber amulet of vermin An amber amulet of vermin was a magic item that conjured a giant insect to serve its owner . Description . The amulet consisted of an irregular nugget of natural amber on a gold chain , with an insect caught inside the amber . If watched closely , it appeared to slightly twitch . Powers . In the initial version of the amulet , when the amber was broken , the insect trapped inside burst out , sprang to life , and grew larger as though the spell " giant vermin " had been cast upon it . A later version could be reused once a day , with the insect being summoned and vanishing after one minute . This creature could be either a giant bee , giant praying mantis , giant queen ant , giant stag beetle , giant wasp , huge monstrous centipede , large monstrous scorpion or large monstrous spider . Cost . Depending on the type of creature , the amulet could be worth between 500 and 1200 gold piece s .
Ghald Ghald was a four - armed sahuagin and a member of the Kraken Society during the Elemental Evil crisis . Activities . Ghald and his partner Unferth were the Kraken Society ' s top operatives in this part of the North , specialized in advancing the agenda of the society through theft , intimidation , and assassination . He usually did not emerge from his hiding place beneath the docks unless it was dark and rainy . History . In 1491 DR , a patrol of the Twelve near Triboar had defeated some cultists of the Cult of the Eternal Flame and recovered a " devastation orb " . They went back to Yartar with the orb , but just after they put it in the city ' s vaults , Naaren Dhest stole it . After examining it , the Hands of Yartar decided to sell it in an auction at the Wink and Kiss tavern . Hearing this news , Ghald and Unferth decided that the Society needed the orb , so they formed a partnership with Haliyra Ravenfast to obtain it . Ghald , Unferth , and some minions waited in a tomb near the tavern but the intervention of some adventurers ruined their plan and Ghald and Unferth were defeated .
Evernight Evernight was the dismal echo of Neverwinter located in the Shadowfell . It was a city of the undead and those that trafficked with them — unhinged necromancer s , slave traders , and followers of dark deities . Description . The whole city was in disrepair , as if the wood and stone that held the buildings together had the life leeched out of them , becoming rotten and crumbling . The few streets paved with cobblestones were cratered with potholes , and the rest were lanes and alleys filled with grave - dirt trodden and scuffed into a fine dust . The atmosphere was damp with a chill wind under a perpetually gray sky . Government . The city was controlled by a caste of intelligent ghoul s . Trade . Evernight imported live meat . Those that were lucky became slaves , those that were unlucky became meals . Inhabitants . The vast majority of the residents were undead , such as ghouls , vampire s , wight s , and zombie s . Other races were represented on an individual basis .
Kraken Krakens , called lopok by the locathah , were large , ocean - dwelling magical beast s . They are akin to squids except larger in size , almost 80 ' ( 24 m ) long ; they have a similar body , with a ring of tentacles surrounding a mouth connected to a conical central body . Two of its ten tentacles are longer than the rest and have deadly barbs . The kraken has very large eyes , and fins protrude from the upper part of its elongated central body . Krakens cannot speak the languages of surface dwelling races , but might speak Aquan , or a language of their own similar to that of whales . Krakens are feared across the known world . They are creatures that dwell in the depths of the ocean and come to the surface to prey upon ships and their crews . While the kraken itself is quite powerful , many never see the creature ’ s body . It hides below the surface of the water , where it can be protected from any attacks by a ship ’ s defenders . The kraken instead , sends forth is massive tentacles to catch crewmen and draw them below the water , where the beast can devour the unfortunate souls in one gulp . Appearance . These creatures appear to be gargantuan squids with massive tentacles that can crush the hull of a galleon . The average kraken is about 100 feet in length and weighs about 4 , 000 pounds . Personality . Krakens are highly destructive and evil creatures . With their strong tentacles and massive strength , they can pull an entire ship down into the ocean . They have often completely wiped tropical islands of all life , and deep beneath the ocean , they have cavernous lairs where they breed human slaves to feed and tend them . Krakens were supposedly once the rulers of the sea , but eventually the forces of good drove them back , though legends say they will one day rise again . Krakens attack predominantly with their tentacles . They can both constrict opponents , and bring them into the reaches of the creature ' s huge jaws . In addition , Krakens can also release an enormous cloud of jet - black ink , regenerate severed limbs , and can even cast spells .
Guiji Yui Guiji Yui was a samurai of Fochu Peninsula in Wa . Personality . Guiji was honest and humorless , believing in strict enforcement of the law . Activities . Guiji Yui was the shoya of the village of Osata in Fochu Peninsula . History . Guiji was the executioner of the previous shoya Osari Mochikino . After Mochikino ' s death , he was promoted to his position . In 1358 DR , Guiji met Osari Minhiro , the son of Mochikino , and a foreign adventuring party just before he executed a farmer that had violated the Keian no Furegaki ( a set of laws for farmers ) . He welcomed the son of his former superior and his guests , but said that for any infringement of the law from them Minhiro would be dealt with immediately .
Al - Bakbuk Al - Bakbuk , or the Babbler , was a gibbering mouther living in the Pit of a Thousand Voices within Sarahin in 1367 DR . Description . The Babbler was formed from the carcasses of holy slayer s and saluqi greyhounds , giving it a distinct voice that was a combination of both . Activities . The Babbler fed on holy slayers who were lowered into the Pit of a Thousand Voices as punishment for their crimes against the Everlasting .