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Collector Collectors are a special type of scavenger found in the city of Sigil . They and their group focus on the recovery of bodies on the streets and understreets of Sigil . Their leader was Pharod until his slaying by the shades that chased the Nameless One . After collection , a body , or " deader " in the cant of the Collectors , is taken to the Mortuary for disposal . Money is paid to the Collectors by the Dustmen , the caretakers of the Mortuary . Appearance and Skills . Collectors are typically seen in nondescript gray or tan robes . They are lightly armed with daggers , and typically wear no armor . Their fighting skills are not even of the proficient level , though there are exceptions . Outlook . Collectors can be of any alignment , as corpses couldn ' t care less who collects them . Sometimes , evil aligned Collectors attempt to hasten the death of a person , to collect a body that much sooner . Typically , these corpses are stripped of anything remotely valuable before their sale to the Dustmen .
Olin Gisir Olin Gisir means " secret keeper " in Elven , which is precisely what these scholar - mages were . Elven lifespans were many times those of humans , and this brought along with it secrets that were best left secret . Background . Olin Gisiae were elite elven or half - elven lorekeepers who took it upon themselves to protect dark secrets and ancient magics from those who would have exploited them , making them much like the Cult of the Shattered Peak in that respect .
Stiletto A stiletto , also known as a stylet is a slender dagger used for piercing leather and plated armor , and mail such as chain mail . Description . The slim blade of a stiletto is triangle or square in shape and ends in a sharp point . History . Many cities prohibited the use of stilettos because they could be easily concealed on the body , such as one used by the bandit known as Shadowhawk who operated within the King ' s Forest in 1335 DR .
Taurgosz Khosann Taurgosz Khosann was the leader of the Blacktalons , a mercenary company based in Iriaebor . Description . He stood over 7 ft ( 2 . 2 m ) tall , weighed about 350 lb ( 159 kg ) and had strength enough to wield some two - handed weapons in one hand . Personality . Tenhammer ruled with an iron fist and only listened to a few close and trusted allies . Possessions . His favorite weapon was his huge warhammer . He wore a magical suit of chain mail to battle . History . He earned his nickname , " Tenhammer , " by slaying 10 people with a single swing from his hammer while bidding to take over the leadership of the bandit group known as the Blacktalons . Appendix . Taurgosz Khosann ' s name is frequently misspelled . In his card in the 1992 series of the " AD & D Trading Cards " , his name is misspelled both as " Turgoz " , as well as " Turgosz " . In the computer game " Baldur ' s Gate " , it ' s spelled " Taugosz " , however this was corrected to " Taurgosz " in an update to " " .
Dhaerhaera Nanatar Dhaerhaera Nanatar was a female human wizard and adventurer who made her home in Tantras in the Vast around 1358 DR . She was one of the more notable mages of the city at the time . In the late 1350s DR , Dhaerhaera captured a griffon and successfully tamed it and taught it to carry her as a rider . Riding her griffin , she regularly flew around the Vast looking for adventure . After the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR , her project was exploring the old mountain tombs and strongholds of elves and humans , dating back to the time when dwarves ruled the Vast . She sought lost magic , and had some success in this .
Skeletal Finger The Skeletal Finger thieves guild were a notorious band of ambitious and powerful rogues active from the waning years of the 11th century DR to the mid 12th century . Wherein they caused widespread chaos , political upheaval and the loss of at least one sacred relic . Operating out of a nigh - impregnable hideout in the Small Teeth , the first act definately attributed to the guild was the assassination of Imnel IV in 1094 DR which would spell the end of the Torlath royal family of Amn a year later . They were blamed for numerous problems in both Amn and Tethyr , generally causing chaos in the lands surrounding their secret base . Some time in 1128 DR , in the wake of the defeat of the Magelords of Mintar by the Harpers , the Skeletal Finger came across many documents detailing an intricate plan of revenge against the dragon Sharpfangs , who had ravaged Mintar over a century earlier , including the location of her lair in the Marching Mountains and a few tantalising details about her impressive hoard . It would be another 34 years until they finally acted upon this information but until then they pulled one more famous job in 1142 DR : The theft of the " Monocle of Bagthalos " , a sacred and powerful relic of Helm , crafted only a year before the theft to , ironically , catch invisible thieves who were constantly breaking into the temple run by Helm ' s Archpriest in Zazesspur . Either as a mockery to the Helmite clergy or because the guild did not understand the relic ' s power ( or understood it all too well ) , the relic was put up for sale in the black markets of Athkatla & Ithmong for a paltry 45 , 000 gold pieces . In 1162 DR though , the guild finally invaded Sharpfang ' s lair , getting past her traps but unfortunately for them , waking the mighty dragon in the process . The would - be thieves fled and enraged , Sharpfangs followed them back to their hideout . She slaughtered the guild to a man and took all of their accumulated loot , including the " monocle " . With all of her traps at home disabled , she moved her hoard into the Skeletal Finger chapterhouse , making it her new lair and improving upon the defenses already set in place for the next 200 years ( in - between her customary long periods of sleep ) .
Ezril Treewarder Ezril Treewarder was a druid of Elmwood during the Rage of Dragons of 1373 DR . History . In 1373 DR , a Zhentarim contingent conquered Elmwood and Ezril lodged a number of townspeople in the sacred grove . Dorn Graybrook and his companions also took refuge there to reorganize . The night after their arrival , Dorn ' s party attacked and defeated the Zhent s , freeing Elwood in the process .
Lighten load Lighten load was an alteration spell that reduced the weight of burdens by half . Effects . This spell could be cast on a pile of non - magical objects — organic , inorganic , alive , or dead — and it temporarily reduced the weight of those objects by half . Once the items were enchanted , they could be divvied up among separate carriers . Magic items were not affected by this spell . The pile of objects could be no bigger than a 10 ft ( 3 m ) cube , and the spell lasted for a few hours . More experienced priests could stretch it out for hours longer . No other physical property ( size , mass , strength , hardness , etc . ) of the objects was modified by this spell — it was as if gravity were cut in half for the affected objects . Components . Verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell , as well as a feather and a piece of paper moistened by a soap bubble .
Shondarl Stonegiant Shondarl Stonegiant was a merchant who lived in the Vast and worked as a locksmith and a supplier of trained dancers . Stonegiant maintained a country house in the town of Maerstar , and fled there following the chaos and disaster in his home city during the Time of Troubles , 1358 DR , along with a number of other merchants from Procampur and Tsurlagol . However , they were harassed by looting mobs of refugees from Tantras , Calaunt and even Mulmaster , who ' d also come through Maerstar . Stonegiant buried a hoard of coins and trade - bars in one of Maerstar ' s horse paddocks to protect them from the looters , but did not survive to retrieve them afterwards . The hoard was reputed to still be buried in Maerstar by 1370 DR .
Mike Pondsmith Mike Pondsmith is a prolific game designer — including role - playing , video , and board games — who has written sourcebooks for both the Forgotten Realms and Oriental Adventures settings . Background . Pondsmith graduated from with a Bachelor of Arts degree in graphic design and a Bachelor of Science degree in behavioral psychology . He started out in the video game industry before moving into pen - and - paper games . He founded , a role - playing company in 1985 . He contributed to TSR , Inc . products for a brief period a few years after that .
Free Cities of the Vilhon Reach The Free Cities of the Vilhon Reach were a collection of independent city - states that separated themselves from Chondath . Hlondeth , Lachom , Nimpeth , Reth , and Surkh were considered the five key free cities but the villages of Elupar and Nun were often grouped with them as well . History . After the Rotting War in 902 DR , the Chondathian Empire became weak and lost its hold on several territories . The cities that would become known as the free cities , gained their independence during this time . Politics . Despite no official allegiances , the free cities often supported each other and worked together to prevent Arrabar from regaining the strength it once held . The free cities did have disputes and small conflicts from time to time but military might was rarely employed . Culture . The free cities all shared a strong military culture and dependence on slavery . Nimpeth made use of slave s more than the other free cities . Military service was also a shared expectation within the city - states . When a boy reached adulthood , he was expected to serve in his local militia . Slaves rarely served in armies unless they were absolutely needed . Festivals . The Rotting Dance was a festival celebrated in all the free cities . It commemorated the freedom that the cities gained in the Rotting War . The type of celebration varied from city to city ; some had parties and parades while others had more respectful ceremonies considering the vast number of people that lost their lives in the conflict .
Batihat al - Saji Batihat al - Saji , also known as the Lagoon of the Brave , was a bay on Jazayir al - Sartan . Geography . The blue waters of this lagoon were calm , concealing the terror that lay on the bottom . The husks of sunken ships could be seen when the waters were calm . Inhabitants . The water of the lagoon teemed with a variety of fish , crab , coral , and other sea life . Rumors and Legends . A huge shimmering pearl lay at the bottom of the lagoon , serving as a portal to Pandemonium for Kar ' r ' rga . The god would occasionally enter the lagoon and come to the surface to claim his offerings or destroy those who did not pay him proper obeisance .
Halabankh Ormsarr Halabankh Ormsarr was a human man and an illusionist . He was a Merchant Duke of the city of Calaunt in the Vast . History . Halabankh was formerly an adventurer in Bellas ' s Band , under Bellas Thanatar . Each member of the band grew wealthy by following Bellas ' s orders . Around the 1330s DR , Bellas ' s Band took power in the city of Calaunt . Bellas named himself Supreme Scepter , while Halabankh took the title of Merchant Duke . They now grew wealthier and powerful by following Bellas and supporting his rule . Activities . Halabankh and the dukes grew increasingly wealthy and powerful by following Bellas and supporting his rule . In all decisions on major policies , Halabankh had one vote while Bellas had two . Halabankh and the Dukes often confiscated property and magic from visitors , allegedly " for the benefit of the city " , but mostly used it only for personal gain and use , to increase their power . They acquired a large collection of magical item s this way , and still sought more . Halabankh had forty apprentices who all served as battle - mages in The Teeth of Calaunt , the city ' s standing army . He lived in a palatial house close to the Fortress of the Five Vultures .
Gorloun Gorloun was a dragon of immense size , might , and age , who founded the first draconic empire of Abeir . History . Gorloun founded its nation some time after the War of Fang and Talon , in the continent of Laerakond . Many other dragons followed Gorloun ' s example , ushering the Rule of Dragons .
Nobruzzal Nobruzzal was a male drow wizard and a student of Solom Ned ' razak at the Inverted Tower in Szith Morcane . Description . A tall and gaunt male drow , Nobruzzal distinguished himself by dressing entirely in black . He wore black boots and trousers , a black shirt , and a black cloak . Personality . Nobruzzal was a drow of eclectic tastes in magic , preferring to dabble in all manner of schools of magic and practices . Abilities . A skilled wizard and the apprentice of Solom Ned ' razak , Nobruzzal had researched many spell s from a variety of schools . In addition , he had studied alchemy and could create a number of magical potion s . Possessions . As an apprentice of the Inverted Tower , Nobruzzal was denied many possessions as a result of the policy of austerity that his master , Solom , enforced . However , he did keep a snakeskin - bound spellbook in his room and wore a set of " bracers of armor " and a " ring of protection " . Relationships . Nobruzzal had a cordial enough relationship with the other members of the Inverted Tower that he could study alongside them communally . History . As an apprentice of the archmage Solom Ned ' razak in the Inverted Tower , Nobruzzal had spent many years studying the art of wizardry . In 1372 DR , Nobruzzal was present when House Morcane fell to Kiaransalee an cultists and the arrival of refugees from Maerimydra . Despite these disturbances to Szith Morcane ' s society , Nobruzzal and the rest of his colleagues in the Inverted Tower were left largely unaffected .
Dragonheir The Dragonheirs , formerly known as Dragonmasters , were an Abeir an human bloodline who had been granted the power to control dragon s by the primordials . Abilities . Dragonheirs had the ability to control dragons by gaze , voice , or touch . A few legends told that the most powerful dragonheirs could harm dragons by gaze or by touch , as well . A dragon affected by the powers of a dragonheir was forced to flee to a remote place and sink into a deep torpor . History . The original dragonmasters were the roost masters of the primordials , humans charged to keep their dragon steeds in check . After the dragons defeated the primordials , they began to systematically kill any known dragonmaster , until only a few individuals remained . The most prominent surviving heirs of the dragonmasters , called dragonheirs in modern times , were those of the Arkeld , Horndragon , Marlserpent , and Relguld clans . The dragons also purged any dragonheir they knew about , and eventually they exterminated the Horndragon and Marlserpent bloodlines , while leaving only a few survivors of the Arkeld and Relguld clans . Notable Members . The only known dragonheirs were human natives from the Sword Lands in Laerakond .
Ling Li Te Hsin Ling Li Te Hsin was a famous martial artist of Shou Lung in 1357 DR . Activities . Ling Li worked as a cartographer for the Ministry of Public Works in Kuo Te ' Shou . He was also the master of the Iron Hand School , where he taught his personal style of martial art , assisted by his numerous relatives and disciples . Ling Li accepted only students who had previously mastered another form of kung fu and his training was very hard in order to made the body as hard as iron . Despite this , fighting was consider the last resort for Ling Li , as martial arts were a way of personal betterment .
Bracers of armor Bracers of armor were magical armor pieces for the forearms that protected the wearer with an invisible field of force that acted as a source of armor for his or her whole body . Description . Most bracers of armor appeared to be a pair of normal . Powers . They could come in a wide range of power levels , ranging from protection equivalent to the wearing of padded armor to the defensive capabilities of full plate mail . The power of the bracers only manifested if both members of the pair were worn at the same time . Some bracers of armor , such as the Bracers of the Blinding Strike , came with additional powers .
Arambarium Arambarium was an extremely rare metal that resembled polished silver . It was tuned to primordial and elemental energy and could amplify magic al effects . It also had mundane uses such as in armor . The only known source of Arambarium was Ithimir Isle off the coast of Akanûl . The Akanûlans mined the deposit and kept its location a closely guarded secret . In reality , the Arambarium mother lode was the preserved fist of the dead primordial Arambar .
Eldath ' s Mount Eldath ' s Mount was a peak in the Troll Mountains of Amn at which the great Green Goddess Falls was located . The falls were a part of the River Rimril , and the Duskwood Dell into which the waters flowed was a sacred site to the goddess Eldath .
Eigeron Eigeron was a ghost cloud giant sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . Eigeron was the son of the cloud giant ruler Blagothkus . One day they went together to the Eye of the All - Father temple . The oracle told them that a great upheaval was in arrive and by then would arise an opportunity for giant s to shine . The oracle however told also that Blagothkus never can impress the giant pantheon and urged to Eigeron to abandon Blagothkus . This triggered a fight between the two giants and in the end Blagothkus killed his son and departed mourning . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR an adventuring party together with Harshnag entered in the temple . Eigeron rose as ghost questioning them and helping them in using the oracle . However he can found peace only if someone killed his father .
Great Bhaerynden Great Bhaerynden was a domain located in the south - central region of Faerûn beneath the vast plains of Shaar . History . This Underdark region was the first homeland of the dwarves , but was conquered by the drow when they first ventured in the Underdark in search of a realm of their own . The drow called their new home Telantiwar , but this kingdom didn ' t last . For reasons that are still unknown , the domed ceilings of the enormous vaults in which Telantiwar was established collapsed down on the kingdom during civil war around - 7600 DR . Many of the drow were crushed beneath rocks and rubble from the rock layer above . This great collapse laid ruin to many of the drow cities of Telantiwar , and created the Great Rift . Inhabitants . Gold dwarves live in the Great Rift and a lot of the adjoining caves . Drow and half - drow held the city of T ' lindhet , and halflings lived in Deepburrow in Great Bhaerynden .
Aura of vitality Aura of vitality was an evocation spell for paladin s that created an aura that could heal creatures close by . Effects . The caster created an aura with a 30 - foot radius ( 9 . 1 meters ) that was centered on the caster . The caster could pick a creature within the aura to regain some lost health . The aura only lasted for 1 minute . Components . The spell had a verbal component .
Skred Skred was a male troglodyte barbarian who roamed the Deep Wastes on raids for his tribe . Description . Skred wore studded leather armor and gauntlets on his raids . He typically wrapped himself in a cloak and wielded an over - sized morningstar . Personality . He took great enjoyment in battle , especially close - quarters fighting . Skred ' s sojourns were often motivated by the allure of acquiring treasure from those he defeated . Abilities . A fine tracker , Skred was an experienced traveler in the Underdark and was quite good at listening to his quarry ' s movements . In battle , although not overly strong , he was a furious combatant who wielded an over - sized morningstar with deadly effect . If needed , Skred could shift his attacks to smash an opponent ' s weapon or intersperse vicious swipes of his claw between his morningstar ' s blows . Despite his barbarian rages leaving him heedless to attacks , Skred could rely on his uncanny reflexes and troglodyte stench to see him through a fight . Possessions . On Skred ' s hunts , he was well - equipped with a number of magic item s . He wore " studded leather armor + 2 " , a " cloak of resistance + 2 " and a " ring of protection + 1 " on his finger . A set of " gauntlets of ogre power " helped improve his strength above average for wielding his giant - sized " morningstar + 2 " more effectively . In battle he would make careful use of his " javelin of lightning " and his potion of " haste " . Relationship . Skred worked ably alongside Theod , a fellow barbarian in their raiding group . Both of them respected the commands of their leader , Latar , and followed his clever battle plans , even if it meant delaying attacks or attacking from range . History . Hailing from a troglodyte settlement in the Deep Wastes , Skred became one the most experienced warriors in the raiding group led by Latar , a cleric of Laogzed . In 1372 DR , Skred joined with Latar , Theod , and many other troglodytes to cause mayhem in the tunnels between Szith Morcane and Maerimydra . However , after causing much chaos , the group ' s numbers waned , and they started to become desperate to find some real plunder before returning home .
The Widower The Widower was a drow wizard who led a group belonging to Clan Auzkovyn . History . Nothing , including his name , was actually known about the Widower . It was suspected that he lived in a Lolth ite - ruled city as a consort to a matron mother , whom he strangled in her sleep . He had been inspired to the murder by Vhaeraun and committed it to leave his city and live among free drow , with whom he had a chance for a position of authority . He escaped with the help of his new patron and managed to hide his name through spells given to him by the Masked Lord ; since then , he called himself the Widower . In 1370 DR , he became the leader of one of the groups belonging to Clan Auzkovyn on the surface . The Widower successfully protected the group from enemies for two years , during which he had a good relationship of mutual support with Jezz the Lame from House Jaelre . During this time , he wrote at least two spellbook s in cooperation with a cleric of Vhaeraun , making both divine and arcane versions of both books . Among them was the " Obsul Ssussun " . In 1372 DR , he left his group , giving the " Obsul Ssussun " to his apprentice Zulifein T ' orgh while his position was inherited by the group ' s ranger , Divolg Luen .
Eldoth Kron Found in the Cloakwood forest , Eldoth Kron is a sleazy , thrill - seeking dilettante who makes a living seducing rich women and living off their money . His latest scheme is to elope with his current lover , Skie Silvershield , then blackmail her father by claiming to have " kidnapped " her and threatening to harm her if he is not paid on a regular basis . A male chauvinist , Eldoth treats Skie quite badly , which earns him the hatred of both Garrick and Shar - Teel .
Velsharoon Velsharoon ( pronounced " VEL - shah - roon " ) , the Archmage of Necromancy , was a god of necromancy . History . Velsharoon was once a lich wizard who , with the sponsorship of the deity Talos , managed to ascend to godhood . In 1425 DR , Velsharoon was engulfed in flames and died ; his corpse was eventually secured by the Aglarond ans . The Simbul was also believed to have died in the flames , but in fact survived and moved to the Dalelands . Relationships . Although he nominally served Azuth ( and through him , Mystra ) , Velsharoon re - established a secret alliance with Talos and a flirtatious relationship with Shar .
Mouth of Song The Mouth of Song was a small shrine to Eilistraee located in the south central portion of the Moonwood , approximately a day ' s travel north of Quaervarr . Geography . The shrine was located in a cave mouth beneath a treeless hill , atop which the dark elven worshipers and a few half - elven and elven faithful from Silverymoon danced in a great ring on moonlit nights . Inhabitants . The area was frequented by followers of Eilistraee , the goodly drow goddess . The good drow ( mostly females ) danced and sang under the moon , and performed other ceremonies atop the hill where a small shrine to Eilistraee stood .