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Court of Grandeur The Court of Grandeur , or the third court , was part of the complex of the Palace of the Enlightened Throne in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Description . This large court was decorated with a bounty of flowers and climbing vines . Statues of historical Grand Caliph s were scattered throughout the area . All of the priceless works of art were carved by master artisans . Activities . Because of the beautiful decorations and intimate atmosphere , the third court was a favored spot for romantic meetings . Many of the bowers here were enchanted to block unwanted eavesdropping , making them ideal for these meetings . However , some were enchanted to relay messages to the Grand Vizier ' s attention . Inhabitants . Priests of Selan grew the rarest flowers in all of Zakhara within the Court of Grandeur . A pair of singing tree s could also be found here .
Shyuk Glacier The Shyuk Glacier was a large glacier nestled within the steep peaks of the Katakoro Shan mountain range in southern Ra - Khati . Geography . The glacier measured roughly 60 miles ( 96 km ) in length and 30 miles ( 48 km ) wide at its farthest points . As of 1367 DR it had begun to creep out of the mountains into the foothills bordering the northern boundary of the Wild Yak Meadows and Katakoro Plateau .
Iniarv Iniarv was the Mage Royal of Uthtower and the lich who created the Mere of Dead Men . History . In the early years of the Uthtower realm , Iniarv served as the Mage Royal of Uthtower . He built a tower near the High Road about 60 miles from Uthtower and used it as his base , releasing a number of magical beasts and experimental monsters into the wild . However , he disappeared from the public eye , choosing to become a lich and retreating to his tower ' s crypts . His whereabouts were not known until the forces of Phalorm chose the tower as a defensive spot in their fight against the orc invasion of 615 DR . The fighting enraged Iniarv . He emerged from his tower and , upon being requested by King Uth VII to aid the soldiers , called on the ocean to flood the land , turning it into the swamp known as the Mere of Dead Men . His fate after that event was unknown .
Dounalis Guff Dounalis Guff was the High Priest of Tempus at the Vault of Swords in Hillsfar . He also served as the chaplain for the city ' s military force , the Red Plumes . A gruff and loud man in his mid - forties by 1374 DR , Dounalis believed that salvation from cowardice could only be found through death on the battlefield .
Companions Codex The Companions Codex is a series of novels by R . A . Salvatore featuring Drizzt Do ' Urden and the reborn Companions of the Hall . The series follows the Neverwinter Saga and " The Companions " . " The Companions " sets up the rebirth of the Companions of the Hall and leads directly into the first book of the Companions Codex series and thus could be considered " book zero " of the series . Comics . There is also a series of comics that leads up to the beginning of " Night of the Hunter " . The collection is not officially part of the Companions Codex , but it is closely connected and gives more information about how Tos ' un Armgo and Doum ' wielle Armgo came to arrive in the Underdark .
Geran Hulmaster Geran Hulmaster is a powerful human swordmage who was born into the ruling family of Hulburg on the coast of the Moonsea . Geran was formerly a member of the adventuring group The Company of the Dragon Shield . After retiring from adventuring , Geran partnered with a Ghostwise halfling named Hamil to form the Red Sail trading coster in Tantras . Geran left his position with the Red Sail coster to study sword magic in Myth Drannor under the tutelage of the Gold Elven swordmaster Daried Selsherryn . He was banished permanently from Myth Drannor in 1477 DR for maiming an Elven wizard named Rhovann in a duel over the affections of a moon elf maiden . When Rhovann seized power in Hulburg , Geran was exiled to Thentia with the rest of the Hulmaster clan . Geran engaged in several clandestine missions to destabilize Rhovann ' s rule and was captured by Rhovann while attempting to infiltrate Hulburg . As retribution for his maiming at Geran ' s hand , Rhovann disolved Geran ' s right hand with magical acid . Geran was rescued by his friends Sarth Khul Riizar , Hamil and Miyra who travelled with him to the Shadowfell to destroy the magical device Rhovann used to animate his golems . Geran later slew Rhovann in a battle at Griffonwatch castle and took Rhovann ' s magical silver hand to replace the hand Rhovann destroyed . With Rhovann dead and the golems disabled , the Hulmasters were able to retake control of Hulburg . Geran is the cousin of Kara Hulmaster , the current regent of Hulburg . Physical description . Geran stands six foot two , and has shoulder length brown hair cut short in the front . Equipment . Geran Hulmaster wields a Myth Drannan backsword that he earned in service to the Coronal of Myth Drannor . He has also wielded the sword " Umbrach Nyth " , which was created for Geran by King Aesperus during his raid on Griffonwatch to dispatch of the runehelms that were created by Rhovann Disarnyll . The sword itself was a double - edged broadsword with a blade of an unknown black metal . The hilt was wrapped in dark pebbled leather , and its pommel was a flat disk in which small glyphs were inscribed around a large onyx gemstone . It is a sword forged of shadow and meant to dispose creatures of shadow . Geran also has a lightly enchanted suit of leather armor .
South Gate ( Luskan ) The South Gate of the city of Luskan was the means of entry to the city from the southern bank . Structure . Flanked by two formidable towers known as the Twin Teeth , the towers were two of more than a dozen along the southern wall , and , around 1370 DR , it was customary to decorate them with body parts of those killed or executed by the Luskan militia . The towers were lit by torches at night to keep the body parts illuminated as a warning .
Trail Lords The Trail Lords was a merchant company in Faerûn . History . This mysterious merchant group was known to hire half - orcs , and other unsavory races , as caravan guards . The group was rumored to be comprised of wealthy merchant - kings who fell under the control of Thay .
Azbara Jos Azbara Jos was a Red Wizard of Thay and a member of the faction loyal to Rath Modar . History . Azbara acted as Modar ' s envoy to the raiding armies of the reformed Cult of the Dragon . He traveled in a caravan to Baldur ' s Gate that was smuggling goods for the Cult ' s hoard . In the end , Azbara arrived at Skyreach Castle in the Greypeak Mountains , where the hoard was kept .
Arcane scholar of Candlekeep Arcane scholars of Candlekeep seek to raise the study of magic to the level of an academic discipline . Their interest is not in researching new spells or finding more specialized uses for their craft , but in understanding the fundamental processes of magic and the inner workings of the Weave , which is the fabric that underlies all magic . The arcane scholar class was created in - house by Obsidian Entertainment for " " . Background . The first arcane scholars emerged from the dusty libraries of Candlekeep , where they pored through the writings of a thousand long - dead mages , seeking the unifying principles that underlie all magic . But even the archives of Candlekeep have their limits , and not all practitioners of magic have the means or desire to record their experiences with the Art . So arcane scholars dispersed into the wider world , observing and recording all the various expressions of magic they could find . Their tradition has gradually spread , and some mages who have never set foot in Candlekeep have adopted their disciplined and systematic approach to magic . By gaining a deeper understanding of magic , and by discerning its underlying principles , arcane scholars become specialists in metamagic . Their spells are more powerful , last longer and can be cast more quickly than those of their peers . Arcane scholars have also become especially adept at explaining the workings of magic to ordinary folk . Those who travel with arcane scholars gain the benefit of their considerable knowledge and are better able to avoid hostile magic . Arcane scholars do not limit themselves to studying particular sorts of arcane magic . To truly understand the Art , they believe that one must understand all its expressions . Thus all arcane casters are equally welcome to join their fellowship . Indeed , the insights of sorcerer s and bard s are particularly prized by arcane scholars , as such casters rarely have the patience to discuss the deeper workings of magic .
Evil In 4th edition , evil individuals were people who , using rules and order to give them power , took advantage of their position for personal gain , disregarding the well - being of others . They didn ' t go out of their way to cause harm , but didn ' t care if they did . They supported rigid caste structures and slavery , as long as it benefited them . The evil alignment represented a moral code similar to those of lawful evil and neutral evil alignments from previous editions .
Battle of Mount Bogdo The Battle of Mount Bogdo occurred on Tarsakh 1 , 1338 DR at the foot of Mount Bogdo in the Hordelands . Events . Lead up . Before Yamun Khahan ' s rise to power among the Tuigan , Abatai of the Commani tribe promised him the hand of his daughter in marriage . Disgusted by Yamun ' s slaying of his own father to claim leadership of the Hoekun , Abatai later refused to honor the agreement . The Tuigan / Naican Alliance . Along with his Naican allies , Yamun decided to strike against the Commani before they had time to consolidate their forces . They began this conquest by picking off the Commani ' s eastern " ordus " . Once the way was clear to the Commani heartland , Yamun marched with four " minghans " , or 4 , 000 men , under his command . The Commani . Abatai had been elected Khahan of the Commani to eliminate the threat of the Tuigan . Commanded by Abatai , the Commani camped along the foot of Mount Bogdo . A hastily erected cairn wall of stones was raised to help block the forward advance of Yamun ' s forces . The Battle . Yamun ' s approach to Mount Bogdo was masked by storms and a moonless night , allowing him to creep close to the Commani forces and remain undetected . Yamun surprised the Commani , catching them when at least a quarter of their forces were not even mounted or wearing armor . Yamun Khahan ' s Naican allies had secretly moved into position along the Commani ' s rear behind their protective cairn wall . The Tuigan opened by committing one " jagun " of men to battle , briefly exchanging arrow fire with the Commani before retreating . Unsure how many warriors he really faced , Abatai sent 700 warriors to chase them . They quickly found themselves under a hail of arrow fire from the remaining Tuigan forces . Additional Tuigan forces of 400 men attacked from the north and south , hitting the Commani in their flanks at the same time . The remaining 2 , 000 Naican soldiers hit the Commani in the rear , preventing further loss of life from the Tuigans who were enveloped with the Commani . Aftermath . Though it cost him 1 , 000 men , Yamun Khahan had defeated the Commani . Yamun offered the surviving " ordus " of Commani simple terms : swear allegiance to him or die . Many chose to join the great Khahan , but some were executed on the spot .
Sand seal Sand seal was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . With this spell a wizard was able to create a solid barrier of sand capable of barring a doorway . Wizards with more power were able to create sand seals that were more resilient to attack . The sand seal had a small chance to utterly shatter a weapon striking it . Components . This spell required a handful of sand and a small lump of wax to cast .
Animal friendship Animal friendship was an enchantment spell that allowed a druid to befriend one or more natural animals and eventually train them to do tricks or perform tasks . If the creature would be harmed by any allies of the caster the spell would end . Components . Verbal , somatic and a morsel of food .
Blackhold Blackhold was a trademoot located in a cavern of the nation of Fimbrul , on Returned Abeir . It was inhabited only by humanoid s . Background . The population of Blackhold was not fixed , waning and waxing with the passage of travelers and adventurers exploring the Howling Mountains . Blackhold was rarely attacked by dragon s , giant s or other monsters , and thus was considered neutral territory . Economy . Adventurers and travelers used Blackhold to get supplies , to rest during their travels , or to recruit new companions . The few permanent residents traded with them and with the dwarves of the nearby settlement of Forgefires . Architecture . Blackhold was made originally by dwarves , inside of a cavern near the surface of the Howling Mountains . Its dwellings were chains of narrow - linked side chambers cut into the walls of the cavern . The main area was dominated by beast pens , rocks that served as a podium , and by a pool referred to as the Drinkwater Pool .
Ning D ' Ahn Ning D ' Ahn was the seventh High Lama of Tabot in 1357 DR . History . The sixth high lama chose Ning D ' Ahn as his successor when Ning was only eight years old . Afterward , according to tradition , the previous Lord of Oceans wandered into the mountains . Ning ' s rule was a difficult one , suffering from the revolt of Baron Phen Do and the independent behavior of the southern monasteries that undermined the government south of the Haraki Ridge . Furthermore , the yig - tsang , the monk council , was divided on most issues , and their delegates to the chief ministers , the tse - khor , were corrupt and untrustworthy . Ning replaced all the Lon Chen with monks he trusted from northern Tabot , which had further alienated the south . In time , there were two attempts on his life , each by a ninja masquerading as a lama . Activities . Ning was always protected by his fanatical and suicidal personal guards , the No - Haree . Twice a year , he appeared to the people while presiding over two outdoor festivals , the Wona Chu ' ing in the dead of winter and the Dui ' yu , the celebration of the harvests .
Life among the Tuigan Life among the Tuigan was a book written by the lama Koja of Khazari in the early 1360s DR . Following King Azoun IV ' s crusade against the Tuigan Horde in the Year of the Turret , 1360 DR , Koja was a guest of Azoun , living in Suzail in Cormyr for over a year . While there , on the king ' s request , he wrote up an account of his experiences with the Tuigan and their culture . He was aided in this by Thom Reaverson , who worked on a similar project and provided Koja with translations and guidance . The finished work was entitled " Life among the Tuigan " and gave an accurate and unbiased account of his experiences with the Tuigan people and the Horde . Despite Koja ' s skills as a military historian , the " Life " said little about how the Tuigan breached the Dragonwall , suggesting that magic was used . Koja dismissed it as an incomplete collection of notes about Tuigan customs , and felt that Reaverson put in an equal amount of work . He began work expanding his notes into " A History of the Tuigan " . By 1362 DR , the temple of Deneir in the city of Procampur in the Vast had a copy of " Life among the Tuigan " , bound together with Reaverson ' s " History of the Crusade " .
Olhydra Olhydra , the Princess of Evil Water , was a powerful archomental from the Elemental Plane of Water . Description . In her natural state , she appeared as a huge cresting wave with two eyes like large pearl s or as a shapeless watery mass about 20 ft ( 6 . 1 m ) in diameter . Personality . Olhydra delighted in creating dangerous and destructive manifestations of water . She was eager to smash any vessel in her realm and destroy any city and town within her reach . She could surge forth tirelessly and relentlessly , but was patient enough to know when to draw back and when to attack , eroding her opponent . Of all the Princes of Elemental Evil , she was the most interested in mortals . She recognized pirates and seafaring raiders as her agents , whether they knew it or not , because they reddened the water with blood and occasionally dropped treasure into her clutches . She sometimes spared the worst of them , knowing they would deliver others to her . Activities . She sought to turn the world into an endless , nightmarish ocean . Relationships . Neither Olhydra nor her followers were fond of Imix and his followers . Yet both recognized the Elder Elemental Eye as their father .
Drisinil Armgo Drisinil Armgo was member of House Barrison Del ' Armgo and a novice priestess of Arach - Tinilith in 1372 DR . Description . Drisinil was described as tall . She had a sharp nose and green eyes . History . In 1372 DR , Drisinil was a novice priestess at Arach - Tinilith . She snuck out of Tier Breche and was punished for it by having some of her little fingers cut off . Soon after , she instigated a coup against Mistress Quenthel Baenre , seeking power and believing that demons attempting to assassinate her were signs of Quenthel ' s disfavor of Lolth . Quenthel discovered the plot and pretended to poison Drisinil in order to have her bring her fellow conspirators to an unused classroom in Arach - Tinilith , where she summoned hordes of spiders that slayed them . During the coup , Drisinil killed her aunt and instructor Molvayas Armgo , claiming that Molvayas would have betrayed them to Quenthel . As punishment for the plot , Drisinil was allowed to live but her fingers and tongue were cut off .
Cormyrian goblinthrasher A Cormyrian goblinthrasher is a magic + 1 longsword that enables its wielder to fight better against goblinoid s . They are decorated with the purple dragon symbol , and many have been made for the Purple Dragon Knights by the War Wizards , on the order of Caladnei . These swords are often personalised to the original recipient and are worth in the region of 18 , 000 gold pieces .
Children of the Starry Quill The Children of the Starry Quill was an order of bard s that served the Church of Mystra as a news - gathering network and sometimes put to use as a propaganda machine spreading rumors that improved the church ' s position on some issue .
Derlaunt Derlaunt was the ruler of Gheldaneth in Mulhorand in 1357 DR . Activities . Being bored , Derlaunt was trying to animate one of the many Statues - That - Walk surrounding Gheldaneth . However the ritual he had cast backfired and instead animated all the statues and Derlaunt needed to fix the problem . History . Derlaunt fought all his life to obtain the power he desired but obtained it only when he was too old to enjoy it . Personality . Derlaunt was a very irritable old individual . He considered himself above all people save a few Mulhorandi nobles . Relationship . Derlaunt was the cousin of Tholaunt , the current incarnation of Thoth .
Orox Orox was a beholder ally of the Orthodox Church of Bane in 1357 DR . History . Orox was a beholder supporting the High lmperceptor of Bane of Mulmaster . In 1357 DR , hidden in a crate , Orox went to Zhentil Keep to help Inquisitor Ginali to kill the non - Orthodox Fzoul Chembryl . Orox tried to kill Fzoul while the latter was busy with the adventuring party possessing the Azure Bonds but was defeated . On Uktar 18 of 1369 DR , Mulmaster was attacked by a band of beholder s led by Fzoul Chembryl , Desmonda , and Manxam , killing Orox and over half the followers of Cyric in the city .
Belial In name , Fierna rules Phlegethos , commanding the fiery layer from her palace of rock and magma . In truth , her father , Belial , is the power behind the throne . Sequestered away in the central Hall of One Thousand Sighs and Screams , he advises his daughter in the arts of love and pain , taking a personal hand in ensuring she learns all there is to know . Up until now , the situation suited Fierna just fine . But thanks to her flowering relationship with Glasya , she has become more interested in taking Phlegethos in more than just name . No longer is she content to sit idly by and let her father make the decisions . She has even cultivated a few cults on the Prime Material Plane . Fierna ' s newfound ambition concerns Belial , but he has other worries . He had been assembling armies to invade the fifth and sixth layers , confident his forces could overcome those of Levistus and the Hag Countess . But Glasya ' s surprising coup stalled his plans , and now he can ' t move at all , since doing do so would invoke the full force of Asmodeus ' s ire . For now , Belial is content to watch and see what develops with this new player in Hell ' s vicious political game . Belial and Fierna surround themselves with a variety of devils , including several legions of barbazu and hamatulas , but they are most famed for their kennels . These breeding pits produce powerful hellish beasts that rival even the Nessian warhound s Asmodeus uses to protect his halls . Appearance . These two human - like figures are tall , dark , and sensual . They each have a pair of small horns jutting from their brows . Their red eyes smolder with the promise of physical pleasure , and the fine clothing that clings to their bodies completes the debauched image . Notes . Belial is the patron of secrets , domination , and seduction . He is a profane being , reveling in the pleasures and pains of the flesh . Fierna is the patron of fire and pain . The two jointly rule Phlegethos , the fourth layer of the Nine Hells .
Summer Palace The Summer Palace is the second home of Queen Amlaruil Moonflower of Evermeet and lies in the centre of the Lake of Dreams . The palace itself rivals the Moonstone Palace for beauty and is an enchanted structure of alabaster , marble , crystal and gems resting on four pyramids , 200 ' ( 60m ) above the lake . The queen uses this location to consider important issues with her Council of Matrons .
Wish Wish was arguably the most powerful spell that a sorcerer or wizard could hope to learn . It allowed its caster to accomplish multiple , various effects ranging from duplicating other spell effects to altering reality to suit the caster ' s wish , hence its name . History . The " wish " spell was not crafted until a hundred years after the Fall of Netheril .
Mark Anthony Mark Anthony ( born 1966 ) is an American fantasy author known beyond the Realms for his " The Last Rune " series . His first novel was " Crypt of the Shadowking " in The Harpers series . His works include novels for the Forgotten Realms , the Dragonlance and the Ravenloft settings , as well as several short stories .
Norun Chethil Norun Chethil was a monk cook of Candlekeep . History . Chethil was the most able cook of the monastery . In 1487 DR , the shadovar Maerandor decided to use him as his disguise to infiltrate the monastery . Then Maerandor broke Chethil ' s neck , but before before he died he read all his mind .
Deng Tse Chin Deng Tse Chin was a shukenja adventurer in Shou Lung . History . Growing up as an abandoned child in the Sheng - Ti monastery , known as " The Sanctuary " , in the city of Hsi - Feng , Deng learned all about the Path of Enlightenment and the Immortal Fa Kuan , patron of the monastery . He trained in kung fu of the Horizon style . At Deng ' s coming of age , the abbot explained to him that a fortune in silver and gem s had been wrapped in his robes when he was found , suggesting he was of noble birth . Deng started travelling to teach the Path ' s doctrines and maybe uncover the secret of his birth . After two years , in 1358 DR , Deng decided to attend the Komite . Appendix . Behind the scenes . Deng Tse Chin was a pre - generated PC for use in adventures in Shou Lung . In the plot of the adventure , he was the chosen relative of the Emperor .
Koumiss Koumiss ( pronounced KOO - miss ) was an extremely potent drink in Zakhara made from fermented mare ' s milk . It was forbidden in areas controlled by moralist s . Prices . A half gallon ( 1 . 89 liter ) pitcher of koumiss sold for 3 sp .