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Shoon V Shoon V was the first empress of the Shoon Imperium and the first woman to directly rule over either Calimshan or Tethyr . Description . Shoon V was a skilled and capable ruler , despite how the nobles looked down on her for being a woman . She had an intense fear of undead . Possessions . Because of her phobia of undead , Shoon V commissioned the creation of the Dual Ring of Velsharoon ' s Bindings . This was two rings — one worn on the index finger , the other on the little finger — connected by a fine chain . It protected her against undead and spells from the school of necromancy . Activities . Shoon V lessened the role of wizard s in the Empire from the status they held during the reign of her great - grandfather , Shoon IV . She enhanced the power and size of the military , especially the Farisans and the Sadimmin . She also increased the size of the Qysaghanni , the royal guard . Her efforts expanding the Imperium to include the lands of the Shaar as far as the Landrise , and she took control of lands on the Chultan Peninsula as well , taking the lands of the Tashalar and Thindol . She attempted to colonize of the Nelanther Isles , but this project failed for no fault of her own ; her leaders simply did not like the climate of the islands . Relationships . Shoon V was the first great - granddaughter and only surviving heir of Shoon IV . She bore seven children , four sons and three daughters . Only three of her children survived to adulthood ; the rest were slain by either disease or assassination . Her fourth son was named Kahlar . He was born in 288 DR and was the son of Jahar el Tavarn . Kahlar would go on to become Shoon VI after her death . He was very sick as a child , and fearing for his life , she sent him into the north to be raised by friends and trained as a wizard . Her second daughter and sixth child was named Nada . Nada was married off to King Karaj Tiiraklar II of Tethyr . She never bore any children . Shoon V ' s last child was a daughter named Selara . Selara married Nadim el Jhotos , who was the Caleph Arcane of Almraiven . They gave Shoon V twelve grandchildren together . Their son Kodos would later become the infamous Shoon VII . History . Shoon V was born with the name Munaa yr Oma el Shoon . Lady Munaa was named sole heir of Shoon IV , against the complaints of his vizars , who were offended by the idea of a woman as ruler of the Imperium . Shoon IV , however , did not select her out of respect for her talents but rather as a formality , for he planned to enter lich dom and live and rule forever . His plan failed . He died when he attempted the transformation to undeath , and Lady Munaa became empress at the age of seventeen years , taking on the name Shoon V . When she was only 36 years old , Shoon V came down with a deadly fever . She immediately summoned her son from the northern lands , and Kahlar was escorted by the Qysaghanni to be by her side when she died .
Dessandra Dessandra was a member of Hillsfar ' s Red Plumes in the Moonsea . History . During the Rage of Demons , Dessandra led a Red Plume patrol to the Goodroot factory to retrieve the red dye that the Goodroots produced from the beet juice harvested on their farm . However , only Constance Goodroot , the daughter of the factory ' s owners , was there and the dye was not yet ready . With the help of some adventurers there , Constance managed to keep Dessandra quiet .
Volar Volar was a storm giant hero of history in Serôs . History . Born in 780 DR , Volar emerged as a great storm giant chieftain living among the mountains that were renamed in his honor , and all people in Seros knew about his battles against the sahuagin king Kromes and Xisar the Blue Kraken . At one point , he met Elminster Aumar during a trip to meet the Simbul , and El was impressed by the giant . In 1304 DR , Volar confronted the kraken Xisar for the last time . Both were never seen again and Volar was presumed dead . Personality . Volar cared for the small folks of Serôs as an uncle looked upon by favored nephews , helping them to mature but never guiding them . He protected them against all the darkest menaces . Relationship . Volar considered all people that he met in peace to be his friends . He was a great friend of Hmur .
Thaxalia Thaxalia was a beholder in the Doomvault dungeon in 1486 DR . Personality . Thaxalia was furious with the Red Wizards of Thay for imprisoning and maiming it . If someone demonstrated they wanted to harass the Red Wizards , Thaxalia agreed to cooperate , hoping for revenge . History . Thaxalia was a beholder that the Red Wizards summoned and bound with the secret complex of Doomvault under Thaymount . It was maimed of its central eye and death ray and disintegrate eyestalks so that it could not attack its Red Wizard masters . In 1486 DR , when the heroes of Daggerford encountered it , Thaxalia could suggest an alliance against the Red Wizards . Thaxalia could be convinced to help the adventurers but breaking the curse that bound it was not easy . As it was an aberration and an evil monster , there was little hope of a true alliance with it , more of a mutual exploitation .
Hantanus Tarm Hantarus Tarm was the castellan of Goldenfields sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , like all castellans of Goldenfields , Tarm was appointed by the Lords of Waterdeep to lead the defense of the place , despite having no military experience . His position was a political and ceremonial one and he had no influence outside the gatehouse .
Zandilar the Dancer Zandilar the Dancer was a female deity in the Yuir elven pantheon . Her avatar appeared as a blue - skinned elf . Her portfolio was similar to that of Hanali Celanil and Sune , but it was focused on intense passionate love that burned quickly and died out . She simultaneously managed the portfolios of joy and tragedy . She is said to have used her feminine side to garner information from other deities and to discourage attacks on the Yuir elves . She is assumed to have ceased to exist with the downfall of the Yuir elves . In truth , Zandilar was absorbed by the hedonistic goddess Bast , better known as Sharess . During the time that the Yuir elves were faring poorly against a drow force , Zandilar attempted to seduce the drow deity Vhaeraun either to gain information or to gain his assistance against Lolth . Vhaeraun saw through her machinations though , and trapped her avatar , intending to absorb her divine essence for himself . Bast managed to distract Vhaeraun long enough for Zandilar to escape however , and the weakened Zandilar agreed to merge her essence with that of Bast . This stronger divine entity was then strong enough to fend off the drow forces attacking the Yuir elves , at least for a time . It is due to these events that Bast ( Sharess ) acquired the title " the Dancing Lady " .
Torlyn Wands Torlyn Wands was a human noble and book collector in Waterdeep . Description . Torlyn was young ( 1479 DR ) and had mahogany hair and a full beard , as well as a hairy chest . Personality . Torlyn liked functional clothes . History . As one of Renaer Neverember ' s closest friends , Torlyn was present at the Nightal 20 , 1479 DR , meeting at Roarke House to reform a group similar to the Moonstars . He was willing to support the group , but only in secret . Possessions . Torlyn owned a full set of mundane books written by the Seven Sisters . The book he purchased that completed the purchase was " Lifelong with Regrets " by Laeral Silverhand . Relationships . Torlyn had a sister named Nharaen Wands .
Askalan Larcloaks Askalan Larcloaks was a gnome wheelwright in Immerford in Cormyr . History . In 1480 DR , Askalan and other wealthy citizens went to protest to Lord Lothan Durncaskyn about an unseen thief and murderer . He protested about the detention of Lords Cornyn Risingbroke and Yarland Amflame inside Castle Irlingstar .
Kazook Pickshine Kazook Pickshine was a notorious deep gnome alchemist in Blingdenstone during the Rage of Demons . Activities . Kazook helped create the " spell gem s " used in the city ' s defense . History . During the Rage of Demons , in Mantol - Derith , Kazook met the duergar merchant Werz Saltbaron and the two started a gem business behind their superiors ' backs .
Hollow Crown Mountains The Hollow Crown Mountains were a mountain range that sat south of the Yellow Serpent Border Cliffs , just outside the Shou Lung Empire . Description . The Hollow Crown Mountains were a mountain range that abutted Kara - Tur and the Hordelands , just outside the borders of the Shou Lung Empire , and marked what was the northernmost border of the ancient kingdom of Guge . The mountains ' most famous features were the Glacier of the Lost King , and the bowl - like valley in the center that the mountains formed , which also gave the range its name . This valley was only accessible via hidden passes . Inhabitants . Unknown to the rest of the world , survivors of the ancient spirit folk empire of Guge resided in this valley and were waiting for the time in which they could avenge their ancestors and reclaim their old empire . However , they were unlikely to do so as they had developed a fear of leaving the valley after having spent so much time there .
Naaren Dhest Naaren Dhest was a thief and a member of the Hand of Yartar during the Elemental Evil crisis . 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 stole it . After examining it , the Hands of Yartar decided to sell it in an auction at the Wink and Kiss tavern . Protected by some bodyguards , Naaren managed the auction but the interventions of some adventurers and of the Kraken Society ruined the sale .
Gamo Mitsutoshi Gamo Mitsutoshi was a retainer of Funada clan in Nakamaru around 1357 DR . Activities . Mitsutoshi regularly spitting in public . He had traveled a lot and known things from far places . History . Mitsutoshi and his brothers may be involved in a plot of Funada Toyoo that can end with their death at hands of Mashida Kowa and Oka Sanai Personality . Mitsutoshi was a weapon fetichist . He was rude and arrogant , little loved by people he met .
Avalanche hurler Avalanche hurlers are ranger s who excel at flexibility in combat , focusing on neither melee nor ranged combat like most rangers but instead emphasizing both . Ever resourceful avalanche hurlers are equally effective in a melee or from a short distance . For this purpose avalanche hurlers specialize in the use of two smaller melee weapons that can be thrown effectively , such as dagger s or small hammer s . Though they lose range and damage through this avalanche hurlers gain an increased versatility beyond that of most warriors . The first avalanche hurlers are believed to have been dwarven slaves who rebelled against their giant masters and improvised the avalanche hurler ' s unique fighting style as a result , throwing their work tools as improvised weapons and ultimately succeeding in their rebellion . Whether these stories are true is ultimately unimportant as the style was developed indepedently by other races later on and is not a particularly dwarven tradition . However , the path of an avalanche hurler does remain an optimal one for rangers constantly beset upon by larger foes . Abilities . Because the avalanche hurler ' s fighting style requires them to focus on the use of thrown weapons much of their training subsequently focuses on the development of strong throwing ability . Early on avalanche hurlers learn to throw their weapons swiftly and without opening up their defenses as well as to make their weapons of choice even deadlier when thrown than when used in a melee . This training , while leaving little room for anything else , gives avalanche hurlers the edge they need to overcome the flaws of their unorthodox methods . With more experience , avalanche hurlers become as accurate in their throwing attacks as most archers are with their bow s . Avalanche hurler exploit s have an identical focus , making the rangers more than simply proficient but rather outright deadly . With the " landslide strike " technique learned early on , avalanche hurlers learn to dash into battle quickly , making their attack as they do so . In order to strike swiftly the " quick - draw trick " is learned not long after , allowing avalanche hurlers to whip out their weapons in the blink of an eye . Then , once an enemy is struck , experienced avalanche hurlers learn to use " eruption of steel " in order to move swiftly on to a new one , giving little opportunity for their foes to surprise them .
Xinaya Xinaya was a drow scout of Velkynvelve during the Rage of Demons . History . Xinaya was a young scout and acolyte of Lolth in Velkynvelve . During the Rage of Demons , she was leading a patrol when an adventuring party escaped from the drow outpost . She was telepathically contacted by her superiors near Neverlight Grove and ordered to search and see if the escaping group was inside the Grove . However , meeting the myconids there , Xinaya accepted the hospitality of Phylo , who gave her and her minions to Yestabrod to be food and sacrifices to Zuggtmoy . At last , the adventuring party she was ordered to search found Xinaya just before her death , and she asked them to warn Menzoberranzan of the danger of Zuggtmoy .
Helisa Ithcanter Helisa Ithcanter was a cleric of Azuth in Westbridge in 1370 DR . Activities . Helisa can ' t stay still , she always need did something . Helisa was thirsty for informations about her hometown of Baldur ' s Gate and her friends there . She was worried by the Ghaliver Longstocking ' s rise to the top , fearing this attired the Zhentarim over Westbridge . Anyone that knew how damage Ghaliver ' s or the Zhent was welcomed .
Reaper ( Ito - Jo ) Reaper was a cursed kensai in Ito - Jo in 1360 DR . History . The Reaper was a kensai retainer of the Ito family who died in their castle ' s burning in 647 DR . Thanks to the " ancient curse " and a krakentua ' s influence , he did not truly die , but continued to haunt the castle as the first of the seven weapon masters . Finally , in 1360 DR , an adventuring party hired by Michimori Uemon to recover the Seven Swords fought and destroyed him .
Theskyn Theskyn was the court mage of Athalantar and an old friend and trusted servant of the Stag King Uthgrael Aumar . He tutored prince Cauln Aumar and many magelings sent to Hastarl by the outlying knights of the realm . He died soon after Uthgrael in 217 DR , poisoned by Belaur Aumar ' s agents .
Thaerun Blackryn Thaerun Blackryn was a member of Zhentil Keep ' s Council of Lords in 1368 DR . Personality . Thaerun look more like Lord Chess ; he was a cunning man but short - sight in his decisions , always fearing retribution from more ambitious and powerful Lords . History . Thaerun was an able merchant , from one of the most ancient families in the Council ( his ancestor was a wizard companion of Zhentar ) . Thank to his Council ' s dealing he gained a consistent wealth . He usually vote with the majority .
Zzar Zzar was a fortified sherry wine popular in Waterdeep . Description . Zzar had an orange color and an almondy scent ( and flavor ) . Most elves disdained it . It was made by fortifying sluth ( a dry , sparkling white wine ) with an almond liqueur . Locations . Zzar was produced at wineries such as the House of Good Spirits in Waterdeep .
Melisende Baybars Melisende Baybars lived on the island of Kaff in the Djinni ' s Claws in 1367 DR . Appearance . Melisende was as near to physical perfection as most mortals could come . Personality . Her personality was the polar opposite of her striking beauty , filling her with a cold heart and twisted thoughts . Her evil nature was often masked by false courtesy . Skills . Melisende was a formidable opponent , possessing martial and magical skills . Possessions . Melisende owned a pair of " bracers of defense + 5 " , a magical sword , and a " wand of magic missiles " . Relationships . She was the daughter of Alim Baybars . Her mother , and namesake , was from the strange lands far west of the borders of Zakhara . Only her fear of his power kept Melisende from killing her father .
House Yauntyrr House Yauntyrr was a noble house of Eryndlyn until its destruction circa 1362 DR . History . Circa 1362 DR , House Yauntyrr was attacked and defeated . Many members of the house were killed ; others were taken in by Ched Nasad ' s houses ( such as Danifae Yauntyrr , who became a battle captive to Halisstra Melarn ) and yet other survivors fled into the Underdark . Zinnirit Yauntyrr , the house wizard , escaped to Sschindylryn , where he began operating a three - portal gatehouse until his death at the hands of Danifae in 1373 DR .
Hu ' i Wing The Hu ' i Wing was an old artifact from Koryo in Kara - Tur . It was said to reveal the future , and was the most valuable relic of the kingdom of Koryo . Description . It took the form of a vast brazier fashioned of copper , some 8 feet ( 2 . 4 meters ) in diameter . The lip of the brazier was ornately carved with sail - finned carp and swimming dragon s . Built into the subterranean fortress beneath Karak , the Hu ' i Wing could not be removed without it being destroyed , and so it would remain there . Powers . To activate the brazier ' s magic , one of course had to start a fire within it , and the hotter the fire the better . As the brazier started to glow with heat , the carved carp and dragons turned cherry - red and began to move and swim around the lip . They swam around it with increasing speed until they were little more than a blur of fire circling the coals inside the brazier . This fire then flashed white as time itself was torn open . An onlooker would see the flames fade into a vision of the future . This would be a big event , like a civil war , a disaster , or assassination , and it would come to pass within the year . It would not necessarily involve the witnesses , unless they happened to be involved or were particularly important . If several people watched on , then they would see the same event , but from different perspectives . The viewers could use the knowledge as they willed . History . The future - telling brazier was an old legend dating back to the time of the Han people . For many years , the Hu ' i Wing was the centerpiece of a shrine that stood near the town of Goisho . There , it was tended to by the Wing - ta order of monk s . However , some ten generations before 1357 DR , Kozakura n forces stole the Hu ' i Wing and carried it off to Karak . They built it into their subterranean fortress there , and it became lost to the Koryoans in that perilous place .
Phelansheene Phelansheene was a sorceress under a curse in Amphail in 1370 DR . History . Phelansheene was a sorceress with a spellbook full of ancient and powerful Netherese spell s . Once in Amphail she was engaged in a battle with a Red Wizard of Thay . The Red Wizard ended up trapped in a crystal ball hidden in the village and Phelansheene was cursed to manifest in Faerûn only on nights of a full moon and only in Amphail , because her spellbook remained there . She was in love with Thorn Tlassalune .
Leaping fish The leaping fish was a magical chalice that was one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , a collection of magical vessels created by the Han people of Koryo in ancient times . Description . It was carved in the shape of a fish with its open mouth serving as the cup . Powers . When a bearer filled the vessel with fine oil and lit it like an oil lamp , it glowed pale blue . They could make one " wish " that would be granted , as if cast by a great wu jen . History . As one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , the " leaping fish " < nowiki > ' s < / nowiki > powers had most likely at one stage influenced the history of Koryo . The shukenja Pitalla used a " wish " from the " leaping fish " to cure the settlement of Mo ' ki of the ivory plague . He was believed to have then taken it to the island of Su ' un and left it there . It remained lost by the mid – 14th century DR .
Merith Baenre Merith Baenre was a drow priestess of House Baenre in Menzoberranzan . History . Merith once was the daughter of a street sweeper but her considerable clerical powers convinced Yvonnel Baenre to adopt Merith as her daughter . Around 1361 DR , Merith was the second - most - powerful priestess of her House and Matron Mother Triel Baenre considered her for the next Mistress of Arach - Tinilith . However , Merith ' s poor capacity for protocol and intrigue and her extreme sadism changed Triel ' s mind and the Matron Mother searched for another candidate .
Nas Trango Shan Nas Trango Shan , or North Guardian Peak , was a mountain in Khazari . Description . Nas Trango Shan was one of two mountains in Khazari , the other being Ahs Trango Shan , that formed the nation ' s eastern border . At 15 , 700 ft . ( 4800m ) , Nas Trango Shan was the larger of the two mountains , between which sat the Broken Wall Pass , part of the Silk Road . The slopes were barren and desolate , and offered a good view of the fortress Luntse Dzong on the southern peak .
Truth candle A truth candle was a special magic item made by mystic s in the Realms . It caused individuals to enter a state of torpor and forced them to answer questions truthfully . Description . " Truth candles " were purple in color and intended to be burnt in ten - minute intervals . The longest - lasting candle that could be made burned for ninety minutes . This was the third type of candle mystics learned to make when studying candle magic . Powers . After burning for the desired amount of time and then being extinguished ( either by blowing , snuffing , dousing , or reaching the end of its wick ) , the victims had one chance to resist the candle magic . Those that succeeded in resisting felt nothing and were not affected . Those that failed fell into a stupor and would answer truthfully to questions posed to them . They were forced to answer two questions for every ten minutes the victims were exposed to the " truth candle " . While in this state of torpor , subjects could only defend themselves — they could not take any offensive action and they could move at only half their normal pace . This trance - like state lasted somewhere between twenty minutes and two hours , after which the victims recovered completely . The victim ( s ) had to remain within ten feet ( three meters ) of the burning candle for the entire time it was lit and when it was extinguished , or that application of the " candle " was wasted .
Shontiq A ' Lavallier Shontiq A ' Lavallier was a drow wizard of Q ' Xorlarrin in 1484 DR . History . Shontiq studied magic under the tutelage of Ravel Xorlarrin whom he idolized . During the War of the Silver Marches , Shontiq was with the main army on the Redrun river battling the Knights in Silver , and later at the fall of Sundabar . In 1485 DR , he was made leader of a contingent that spied on Silverymoon , a boring mission for him . However Shontiq was killed on surprise when an army led by Regis , Wulfgar and Aleina Brightlance suddenly attacked his emplacement
Crown Lands The Protectorate of the Crown Lands was composed of the four central - most counties of the Kingdom of Tethyr . Geography . The counties Ithmonn , Rivershire , Varyth , and Spellshire make up the Crown Lands . The majority of Tethyr ' s farmland was located here , and the region only contained one major city , the capital of Darromar .