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Cliffs of Tanghai The Cliffs of Tanghai were a series of cliffs or bluffs beside the Hungtse River in Shou Lung . Inscribed with the teachings of the Path of Enlightenment by the Celestial Emperor himself , they were a holy site of the faith and the surest evidence of the existence of the Celestial Heaven . Geography . The Cliffs of Tanghai overlooked the mouth of the Hungste River near Taitun , where the Upper Hungste River and another river flowed into the main Hungste River . They comprised a huge cliff of black basalt and sheer bluffs of granite . Description . The letters of the inscriptions each stood a full meter high ( 3 . 3 feet ) and were carved into the solid stone . They were carved along the cliff ' s outer face , and were so high above the ground they could only be reached via flight . History . It was believed that the Celestial Emperor caused red - hued lighting to rain from the heavens and blast the letters into the face of the Cliffs of Tanghai in Shou Year 440 ( −810 DR ) , in order that mortals be reminded of his will for all time . Old histories recorded that the firestorm was visible across Kara - Tur and the skies seemed alight , even to bubble like boiling blood , but no people or plants beside the Hungtse were harmed . For example , Wei Tsao Te ' s " Shichi Hsi " , a collection of history , legend , and official history , spoke of flaming words appearing in the sky . Revealed in the aftermath were the teachings of the Path of Enlightenment . However , contemporary emperors initially denied these teachings . Other faiths tried to downplay the scale of the event recorded in the histories , or even its divine origin . Nevertheless , the inscriptions remained intact and clearly visible by Shou Year 2607 ( 1357 DR ) . Significance . The Cliffs of Tanghai were a holy site and the basis for the following of the Path of Enlightenment . Many pilgrims journeyed to read them .
Coin Spinners The Coin Spinners were a Luskan street gang that was based in the old Clearlight temple of Tymora . The Coin Spinners were active at least as early as 1475 DR . The gang took its name from the coin that symbolized the goddess and its symbol was a coin that incorporated both Tymora ' s and Beshaba ' s symbols . The gang used charitable activities such as as feeding the poor as a front for criminal acts , which included protection rackets .
Gobo Gobo was the myoshu of a very small village in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . In 1357 DR , Gobo ' s village was visited by sohei of the Black Temple , who asked for a payment of rent . Gobo had never heard of this temple and refused to pay , and sent a message to the jito of Tosa for support . Afterward , despite the presence of some adventurers in the village , a large group of sohei attacked and executed Gobo for his lack of cooperation . Personality . Gobo was by nature stingy and manipulative . He was subservient to rich people or local officials , but to all others he was stern and inhospitable .
Sinaht Irithyl Sinaht Irithyl was the chosen heir of Sakrattars Irithyl , and the third Coronal of Cormanthyr from - 1950 DR to his death in - 1338 DR . He became coronal upon drawing the Rulers ' Blade after the former coronal ' s death . His rysar was known for a successful campaign against the drow of the Twisted Tower and the former realm of Uvaeren in - 1354 DR , which utilized the combined forces of Cormanthyr and Rystall Wood to rout many of the dark elves from the woods . Unfortunately , they failed to penetrate the Twisted Tower , and many drow managed to escape into the Underdark .
River Chionthar The River Chionthar was a large river that ran through the Western Heartlands . The river started high up in the Far Hills and flowed west into the Trackless Sea on the Sword Coast . Trade . Much trade flowed up and down this waterway . Barges could travel as far inland as Iriaebor .
Krak al - Tawil Krak al - Tawil , or the Long Castle , was a keep located in the City of Brass in 1367 DR . The castle was found in the Ashlarks ward of the city . Activities . Krak al - Tawil served as the base of operation for the Jackals , a notorious group of salamander s .
Scimitar The scimitar was a one - handed , martial melee weapon of the sword family . Description . The scimitar was similar to the falchion in that it was a " backsword " , sharpened on one edge and the other edge was thicker to give it strength . Scimitar blades were 2 to 3 ft ( 60 to 90 cm ) long and almost always curved but a few are angled like a khopesh . Starting at the hilt , the blade may taper gradually to a point or may increase in width and then rapidly come to a point . The hilt was one - handed and had . An average scimitar cost 15 gp and weighed 4 lb ( 1 . 8 kg ) . Weaponology . Scimitars did not have the damaging power of longsword s or other heavier swords , but with skill they could hit vital areas better than most . Using the one - sided , curved scimitar required special training and was therefore classified as a martial weapon . History . First appearing on Toril around the year - 2059 DR ( 1880 NY ) , scimitars developed from the khopesh , which were created a thousand years prior . These blades were commonly favored by Calishites and some druid s . Notes . 1st edition , 2nd edition and 3 . 0 / 3 . 5 edition Dungeons & Dragons rules allow druid s to wield scimitars .
Derro Derro were a species of monstrous humanoids that inhabited the Underdark . Physical description . Derro appeared to be some degenerate hybrid of dwarves and humans . Their rough skin was white with blue undertones and had sporadic tufts of coarse tan or pale blond hair . The eyes of the derro lacked any visible pupils . Ecology . Society . Derro were widespread and were likely to be found in small bands throughout the Underdark . Derro warrens existed in many drow and duergar cities ; independent derro strongholds lay in the deepest reaches of the Underdark . Derro scouts and marauders searched the areas around their settlements for victims to enslave and torment . The derro were a strange and sadistic race . While clever and stealthy they were also murderously insane . It was very common for derro to devote themselves to some strange quest , such as collecting only certain types of gemstones or slaying as many members of a particular race as possible . Some derro were assigned specific missions by powerful derro savants , with the possibility that they might even join a company of comrades to fulfill some irrational goal . It should be noted that derro , despite their insanity , still retain the natural knack for inventiveness shown in dwarves . An example of this is the repeater crossbow , which the derro may have invented . Religion . Most derro revered the god Diirinka , but very few became actual clerics . Origins . Legend has it that the derro originally lived on the surface of Faerûn . They opened portals to the Far Realm which offended the World Serpent who cast the derro into the Underdark .
Purang Purang was a land that lay between the jungle lands of Laothan and the Kuong Kingdom , and the border of T ' u Lung . Climate . The climate in Purang was more temperate than in the mountains of Kuong and jungles of Laothan . Although rainforest grew throughout Purang , it received less rainfall . The jungles were also easier to journey through . Inhabitants . The hill tribes of Purang were racially different from the people of Laothan or Tu Lung . The native people had round brown eyes , darker skin , and black wavy hair . These tribes spoke their own language with many dialects , and often were called savages by their neighbors . These tribes wore loincloths and hunted using bows and javelins . They were very strong fighters who jealously guarded their land from invaders . Between themselves , they were a kind and generous people , but they were quite suspicious of strangers . Traders or travelers rarely came through Purang . Architecture . Most of the houses were huts made of bamboo with roofs made of palm leaves . They were also erected on stilts , which was very useful for protection against animals and insects and kept out water during rain and flood . Government . All the Purang tribes were interrelated , but normally acted independently . They would only act together in case of a threat to every tribe . Each tribe was governed by a council of elders , with a chief chosen by popular acclaim . When a chief lost the support of the tribe , they chose another in their place . There were five major tribes in the hilly lands of Purang . The most influential of these tribes was the tribe of White Monkey , located in the hills near the village Kumok , which was governed by Chief Tuan in the mid – 14th century DR . Religion . The Purang tribes worshiped various spirits of nature , such as rain and sun spirits , grouped into " tribes " and collectively known as the Elemental Tribes . For example , the water element tribe consisted of spirits of monsoons , rain , and rivers , while the earth element tribe consisted of fields , plants , and stone . The specific spirits worshiped varied from tribe to tribe and place to place . Economy . The Purang hill - tribes engaged in gathering and subsistence farming of growing cabbage , tomatoes , and sweet peppers that grew well in the highland climate . They were also hunters and goat - herders . Local tribes often hunted exotic and magical animals that they later sold at markets . Political History . The Kuong Kingdom once considered conquering the lands held by the Purang tribes , but the hill - folk preferred guerrilla warfare to open battle , and excelled at these hit - and - run tactics . The priest - kings of Kuong were unable to keep a foothold in the hills , so they abandoned their plans of conquest .
Harper schism The Harper schism is an event that occurred in 1370 DR in which the Harpers uncovered apparent dealings between the Zhentarim and one of their highest members , Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun . This accusation caused a political division to form within the Harpers and heightened paranoia and mistrust , forcing many of its members to choose their loyalties . Council meeting . In 1370 DR , the Twilight Trio called a meeting of the Harper Council . The trio consisted of Bran Skorlsun , Obslin Minstrelwish and Belhuar Thantarth . Cylyria Dragonbreast , the leader of the Harpers of Twilight Hall , was absent due to illness . They called Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun forward and accused him of treachery by having dealings with the Zhentarim . Khelben admitted his guilt and announced he was quitting the Harpers , along with his wife , Laeral Silverhand . His admission led to speculation that he was guilty of other betrayals , and the Twilight Trio spread word amongst the Harpers that he was a traitor . Repercussions . The exit of Khelben from the Harpers and the subsequent investigations by the Twilight Trio caused a lot of resentment amongst its members , many of whom were strongly opposed to the trio prying into their affairs . Cylyria Dragonbreast was unaware of the trio ' s investigations until they had already begun , but set about trying to make amends as soon as she made the discovery , although her continuing illness prevented her from gaining much success . By 1371 DR , three distinct partisan groups had formed within the Harpers . Some believed that the entire incident was not a worthy cause for the events that followed , and wished to play down the entire affair . Others had cause to trust Khelben ' s motives , believing that he would reveal himself when the time was right . Still others believed Khelben to be a traitor and that his admission of guilt was an indication of a more deep - rooted problem .
Winter Wine Winter Wine was a wine crafted in the North . It was also sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . This purplish wine was made after allowing the grapes to freeze on the vine . Winter Wine was was typically served in small portions with dessert since it was strong and sweet . It also had a slight spicy tone . Prices . Winter Wine could be purchased in the following containers :
Mixi Mixi ( pronounced " MIX - ee " ) was a half - elf waitress in Mulmaster in 1491 DR . Personality . Mixi was usually very gentle and professional . She cared deeply for her friends . History . Mixi was a pirate on the Moonsea until a storm destroyed her ship . She decided to change her life and went to Mulmaster , where she began working as a maid . At the bar called the Black Blade and Bloody Boar , she befriended Ilva , a refugee from Phlan . Mixi became very worried about Ilva ' s strange behavior . Activities . In 1491 DR , Mixi worked at the bar called the Black Blade and Bloody Boar in a lower part of the city .
Shoonach Shoonach was the former capital of the Shoon Imperium , located on the border of Calimshan and Tethyr , and claimed by both . History . Work on Shoonach started as a ploy by King Amahl I to re - garrison the Calishite troops sent to keep an eye on him by his grandfather Akkabar Shoon . Construction began on the site of Iltakar , the capital of the old kingdom of Mir . Surprisingly , Akkabar supported the construction and , when Amahl I was assassinated , construction continued with the stones and slave labor taken from Ithmong when that city was destroyed to prevent an uprising from angry Tethyrian s . By 1369 DR , the Twisted Rune had placed a magical gate in the area to allow for instantaneous movement to other locations .
Nasim el Pesarkhal Nasim yn Feroz el Pesarkhal and known as the " Dark Caleph " was the younger brother of Syl - Pasha Ralan el Pesarkhal and the leader of el Pesarkhal clan in Memnon . In this position , he directly controlled the black marketeers , and began buying and selling with sources in the Underdark , which boosted earnings for the family by 50 % over only a few years . He also controlled the enforcers and thugs in the city . Nasim was raised by his older brother like a son , and the two of them together were responsible indirectly for the assassinations of more than one hundred people during the syl - pasha ' s rise to power in the late 1360s DR . Nasim ' s half - elven wife , Nureh , was the spymaster of el Pesarkhal family .
Annen Annen was a shukenja adventurer in Miyama Province in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . Annen lived most of his life in the Konjo temple of Miyama until , in 1357 DR , his master said that to achieve enlightenment he needed to see the world . So Annen , together with his friend the sohei Akirakeiko , went outside the temple . Appendix . Behind the scenes . Annen was a pre - generated PC for use in adventures in Miyama .
Lake Lhespen Lake Lhespen was a medium - sized lake found amid the sprawling plains of the Shaar . Geography . The lake sat several hundred miles inland from the Shining Sea , marking the rough midpoint between Sheirtalar and the Great Rift . The River Shaar flowed into the lake on its northeastern rim and exited on the southern end to eventually join the River Talar to the south . Notable Locations . The town of Lhesper sat on Lake Lhespen ' s northern shore .
Bolothamogg Bolothamogg , " " Him Who Watches from Beyond the Stars " " , was a primal force or entity ( Elder Evil ) that sought to protect the Far Realm from the " taint " of the other dimensions . " " The Darkness between the Stars " " was honored by the Aboleth s by leaving large gaps and empty spaces in their architecture and by constructing large open buildings . Bolothamogg had made some sort of alliance with the demon lord Areex , whom he ordered to venture " Beyond the Stars " to pay the price of their deal . Perhaps Bolothamogg was just another name for the Outer God Yog - Sothoth , " " The Key and the Gate " " , which was known from the writings of H . P . Lovecraft .
Sharna ( human ) Sharna was a paladin of Helm who was uncommonly strong for her size . Description . Sharna was a petite woman with symmetrical facial features , blue eyes , and long , brown hair . Possessions . She used a pair of " gauntlets of ogre power " to boost her already considerable strength . Sharna also owned a suit of chain mail , a shield , and a " longsword of sharpness " . Activities . The dissonance between Sharna ' s size and strength worked in her favor , and she occasionally used it to shame " tough guys " into worshiping Helm . Sharna had plans to travel to Maztica to aid in converting the local populace to the Helmite faith .
Negative energy Negative energy was a type of energy originating on the Negative Energy Plane . It manifested as a black , crackling surge of power . It was the antithesis of positive energy , being the " lifeforce " of undead creatures , healing them while causing harm to the living . Clerics . Cleric s were adept at using the power of negative energy . It was the power of negative energy that evil clerics channeled to awe or command undead , and it was used in the " inflict " series of spells ( " e . g . " , " inflict light wounds " ) to injure living beings and heal undead . Shadow Magic . As many people thought of positive energy as " light " and negative energy as " dark " , it was popularly believed that negative energy was associated with shadow magic , and that they somehow originated from the same source . However , this was to misunderstand the key philosophy of shadow magic : the manipulation of the symbolic ( shadow ) rather than the real ( negative energy ) . Even learned sages and some wielders of shadow magic made this misconception . In fact , they were distinct and separate cosmic sources , though they could be used to accomplish similar effects . A shadowcaster who drained the life from a foe instead channeled it into the Plane of Shadow and summoned shadow in its place ; they did not manipulate negative energy or the Negative Energy Plane . Both negative energy and shadow magic attracted many of the same entities and users , however . Applications . Negative energy could be used to screen and invert the nature of positive energy and other negative energy effects . The spell " shroud of undeath " cloaked a caster in invisible negative energy , such they were effectively undead for all intents and purposes . Mindless undead perceived them as fellow undead , and " inflict " spells cast upon them were transformed into " cure " spells , and vice versa . Furthermore , a caster shrouded in this way could be stunned and panicked when a cleric channeled positive or negative energy to repel , rebuke , command or destroy undead . Ghul lord s , a certain type of wizard from Zakhara , were able to employ negative energy both to cast conventional spells and to produce spell - like abilities of different kind .
Octagon The Octagon was a huge magical prison located in the City of Brass in 1367 DR . The Octagon was found within Iskalat , or the fiery dock ward of the City of Brass . Description . True to its name , the Octagon was in fact shaped like a giant octagon . Activities . The Octagon could easily hold up to 10 , 000 prisoners at any given time . Each prisoner was kept locked within their own cubed cell of solid basalt that sealed magically around them , leaving only a tiny slit for air and to pass food through . Impervious to attacks , these cells could only be opened by the efreeti prison guards .
Cloak Wood Cloak Wood , also stylized as Cloakwood , was an ancient , thickly grown forest in the Western Heartlands region on the south end of the Sword Coast . Description . Cloak Wood was a thickly overgrown ancient forest . The forest was full of elm , breech , felsul , and hiexel trees . The forest had a rugged landscape with many stream - cut ravines shaded by tall specimens of beech , elm , and white pine . Unlike the cliffs to the north , Cloak Wood ' s shoreline theoretically allowed a ship to moor and send a small boat to shore for water and supplies . In practice , only desperate mariners dared the wood ' s population of giant spider s , quickling s , satyr s , stirge s , korred s , hangman tree s , and other uncommon creatures . The sages of nearby Candlekeep asserted that Cloak Wood contained portal s to several other parts of the cosmos . As of 1479 DR , however , these portals were believed to be defunct . History . In 1376 DR , Cloak Wood was the base of operations of the Red Fang Marauders . It also housed their main base , Felldane Manor . Due to its sheer size , it was also the home to Zarad ' s Clocktower , the place where Ysuran Auondril learned his necromantic spells . It is also the place where Ysuran became a Shadow Adept after killing Zarad Duskmarrow . Inhabitants . Cloak Wood was known to be full of beasts , monsters , and vicious fey , causing most folks avoid the forest .
Tessalar Hulicorm Tessalar Hulicorm was an enterprising wizard in Waterdeep in 1372 DR . Personality . Tessalar was a vain man , with a liking for elaborate dress . He was unwilling to trust anyone , to the point of paranoia . Tessalar had ambitions to form his own noble house . Activities . When he wasn ' t attending parties , Tessalar stayed mostly in his magically fortified house . History . Tessalar was once a mercenary mage , tutoring and casting spells in exchange for treasure , which he spend to finance his magic research . One day , he came back from an expedition into Undermountain with so much treasure that he was richer than any man of his age . The truth was that he stole the hoard of the sleeping black dragon Vulharindauloth . Soon Tessalar established himself as a fixture of the parties in the Sea Ward of Waterdeep , often casting illusions and pyrotechnics for a sponsoring noble . As deduced by many , Tessalar wanted to use his noble connections in order to found his own noble house , but some family patriarchs knew the truth of his ambitions and easily used him to their own ends . Tessalar became increasingly paranoid about Vulharindauloth , who established himself near Skullport with the objective of discovering the thief of his hoard . Tessalar hired dragonslayers at great expense to find and kill the wyrm , though without success .
Al - Wahl River Al - Wahl River was an important river found within Interior Zakhara that fed the industry of Hiyal . Geography . Al - Wahl originated in the peaks of the southern tip of the Furrowed Mountains . It flowed south for a short distance before meeting the North Quarter of Suq Bay at the junction of Al - Tariq Channel . Description . Though small , Al - Wahl was a critical resource for the industrious city of Hiyal . The lands surrounding the river were quite fertile .
War of the Regency The War of the Regency spanned the years of 1260 DR and 1261 DR in Cormyr . It was a bloody civil war between the rightful king Rhigaerd II against the regent Salember Obarskyr . At the Battle of Hilp , three thousand men died , and a plague ravaged the countryside .
Othea Othea ( known as Deronain in Auld Dwarvish and Sonnhild in ancient Thorass ) was a goddess who married Annam All - Father and bore his children , who would become the origin of the giant race . She would later claim the cold vast plains with Annam ' s son Lanaxis . Relatives . Othea was the wife of Annam All - Father . Her sons were Arno and Julian , Dunmore , Masud , Nicias , Obadai , Ottar , Ruk , and Vilmos . Background . Othea was unfaithful to Annam , her husband . Circa - 26000 DR , she had an affair with Vaprak , resulting in the ogre race , and then c . - 25500 DR she had an affair with Ulutiu , shortly before the end of the giant war against the dragon s , resulting in four sons : firbolg , fomorian , verbeeg , and voadkyn . Annam slew Ulutiu and hurled him into the Cold Sea . Othea was so upset by this that she refused to give Annam another child , but Annam tricked her to get her pregnant . They reached a compromise where Annam agreed to leave Abeir - Toril until the child called for him , in return Othea would not terminate the pregnancy . Othea was poisoned by her son , Lanaxis , when she refused to let him save his citadel of Voninheim . Before she died , she cursed him , causing him to flee to Arborea . Her unborn son Hartkiller managed to survive .