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Loene Loene was a former member of the Company of Crazed Venturers . Description . Loene had dark blond hair and hazel eyes . She was beautiful and a skilled fighter . She had henna - tipped fingers . History . Loene was a slave when she was rescued by Nain Keenwhistler , a member of the Company of Crazed Venturers . After she was freed , she adventured with them for a time . In 1361 DR , Loene was living in a townhouse in the Castle Ward near Castle Waterdeep . She dwelt there with her servant , Elliot Graves , who was killed that year by the Harper Assassin . The house was also guarded by two mastiffs . Possessions . Loene had a " ring of spell storing " , which had been given to her by Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun . Relationships . Arilyn Moonblade and Loene were well acquainted .
Khopesh A khopesh was a one - handed slashing weapon wielded like a sword or an axe . Physical description . The khopesh typically had a handle like a knife rather than a hilt like a sword . The handle was about 6 in ( 15 cm ) long with optional . The blade extended straight for 8 in to 2 ft ( 21 to 60 cm ) and then curved like a sickle with a sharp convex edge . The end of the blade was shaped to form a hook . An average khopesh cost 10 gp and weighed 7 lb ( 3 . 2 kg ) . or 20 gp and weighed 12 lb ( 5 . 4 kg ) . Weaponology . The khopesh was a specialized weapon used in a slashing fashion like a sword or an axe . In fact , the khopesh probably evolved from the , which was a type of bardiche . The 4 ft ( 1 . 2 m ) blade was long and heavy , making this weapon slow to recover especially after a missed swing . Like battleaxe s , which were slightly smaller , khopeshes could be wielded with either one or two hands by creatures of roughly human size , dealing more damage when wielded with two , though at the cost of defense . Khopeshes were more brutal than most weapons dealing at least minor wounds whenever it hit . Because of the unique shape of their curved blade , khopeshes could be used to hook a shield , snag an opponent ' s leg in an attempt to trip them , or even tangle an opposing weapon . History . Bronze and iron khopesh swords first appeared in Netheril in the year - 3105 DR , serving as a primary military weapon for over a thousand years ; both metals existed side - by - side in military and ceremonial functions , undergoing refinements until - 2526 DR when steel - making technology advanced to the point where steel khopeshes were developed to deal with the newly introduced steel chain mail armour . The steel khopesh continued to evolve until - 2059 DR when it ceased to be produced , leaving the field to the scimitar s and longsword s widely available at that time . Khopeshes were commonly found and used in Calimshan and Zakhara .
Miirphys Irithyl Miirphys Irithyl was fourth Coronal of Cormanthyr from - 1338 DR to - 791 DR after Sinaht Irithyl , and a priest of Sehanine Moonbow and the only moon elf Coronal to rule that empire . He did lots of work sending ships into Realmspace to prevent the incursions of Netherese spelljammers from expanding into his domain . He was also known for having imprisoned the Trio Nefarious , a band of nycaloths that one day returned and caused the downfall of his empire , and for raising the Crescent Court , a temple of his deity ( which he was rumoured to haunt after his death ) . Lastly , Miirphys was involved in the binding of House Dlardrageth ( a clan of elves that consorted with demons ) to their villa in Myth Drannor . The elves mostly destroyed themselves , but later returned in the fourteenth century DR to attempt to take the city . He had his moon elf mother ' s unique blue hair and silver eyes .
Thargreve Obarskyr the Lesser Thargreve the Lesser ( real name Thargreve Obarskyr ) was the king of Cormyr after Roderin the Bastard . Baerauble had to fetch him from where he was living in Westgate . He ruled for less than a year before he died . His son Holordrym Obarskyr succeeded him . Relatives . His mother was Erthava Obarskyr who was Tharyann Obarskyr ' s daughter .
Atia Scorvo Atia Scorvo was a medusa member of the Cult of the Black Earth in the Earthspur Mountains in 1491 DR . Personality . Atia was a cruel and vain individual . She believed that all must admit that Atia was the most beautiful being . Those who eloquently praised her could sometimes delay their doom , but never for long . Atia also liked to play with her victims , offering an alliance but then quickly rejecting them and destroying anyone who believed her . History . Atia Scorvo was once a queen in Chessenta . She became obsessed with searching for the perfect suitor for her . Atia tried to fuse her most beautiful servants together in new bodies . For these crimes , she was transformed into a medusa . In recent times , by 1491 DR , she joined the Cult of the Black Earth and with her new powers and gargoyle minions she took control of the mystical Chamber of Falling Stones in the Earthspur Mountains , reconsecrating it to Ogremoch . She managed to defeat the Ludwakazar dwarves , mortally wounding their king , Iorn Ludwakazar . However , an adventuring party hired to clear the mine eventually arrived and destroyed her .
Marks Marks was a male human thief who was the proprietor of the Broken Pike tavern in the subterranean city of Skullport in Undermountain around 1370 DR . Description . He was short and mousy . Activities . He had a habit of looking the other way when his regulars plotted their crimes in his tavern . In addition to running the tavern , Marks occasionally operated as a fence for the Xanathar Thieves ' Guild and was a crony of his regular patron and fellow fence , Thurn Blackskull . He was also reputed to be one of the few humans in Skullport who knew how to contact the Unseen .
Tulmene Tulmene was a small settlement on the south coast of the Tethyr Peninsula . Tulmene was known for being the largest fishing village in the region . The village also occasionally traded goods with merchants . History . By 1357 DR , Tulmene was one of the few settlements on the Tethyr Peninsula that had escaped attack by the Nelanther pirates . This was due to a secret agreement with the pirates . In exchange for immunity from the pirates , Tulmene regularly provided them with information on the movements of merchant ships in The Race . In order to gather such intelligence , the Tulmene fishing fleet effectively acted as a vast scouting network . In 1358 DR , an inhabitant of Tulmene named Boltborm witnessed the Red Knight defending Tethyr . When Queen Zaranda visited Tulmene in Eleasias of 1367 DR , she quickly discovered the pirates operating there . After confronting the mayor and battling the pirates at the docks in a chaotic skirmish , Zaranda appointed the honest guard Jos Knightson as the new mayor . With the pirates gone , law and order was restored . Without the prosperous trade from the pirates , Tulmere saw a drop in wealth and quality of life . This led some inhabitants to resent Queen Zaranda ' s actions . By 1370 DR , many of the citizens had grown accustomed to the lawful life of Tulmene , but some still continued to chase dealings with pirates . Jakar Pyllam , Junior ( son of the upstanding and honest Jakar Pyllam , Senior ) had reestablished dealings with some of the pirates . Jakar sold at least one tenth of the new ships from his father ' s shipyard to the pirates . He was able to get away with it by claiming that these ships were " lost at sea " or " captured by pirates " on their maiden voyages when they were in fact already paid for by the pirates in secret . Guildmaster Tormos Ollday also continued to trade with pirates , instead using several front businesses . The mayor of Tulmere himself secretly encouraged connections with the pirates after being blackmailed when his daughter was kidnapped . Culture . Despite Tulmene being home to more experienced sailors , the fishermen of Tulmene and Port Kir fostered a rivalry . This rivalry was adopted by the citizens of the two fishing villages and sometimes led to conflict . After the destructive battle between the massed forces of Queen Zaranda and the pirates in 1367 DR , two docks and a ship had been razed , due to the use of smoke powder . As a result , smoke powder was thereafter illegal in Tulmene . The Black Dog of Murtaan haunted the last docking berth on Deadman ' s Dock . People approaching a ship docked there would hear the snarling of the hound . Continuing to approach would lead the eyes and features of the dog to form until it was able to chase away intruders .
Protection from birds Protection from birds was a spell unique to Halruaa . Effects . This spell protected the caster from birds , or creatures that had feathers . Weaker birds were completely blocked from being able to attack the caster when they approached . Birds of medium strength found it more difficult to actually hit the caster . The strongest birds were not affected by this spell . Components . This spell required a bird feather to cast . If a feather from a roc or giant eagle was used , then spell ' s duration was doubled .
Tsukishima Tsukishima was the main isle of Wa . It was the largest and most densely populated . The terrain was composed by many extinct volcanoes bordered by fertile lowlands . The capital of Wa Uwaji was located on the east coast , like most of the major cities .
Mount Speartop Mount Speartop was the tallest mountain of the Cloud Peaks . Description . Mount Speartop was located near the coast on the southwestern corner of the Cloud Peaks . To the northwest were the Hamlar Hills and St . Carwell ' s Vale . Mount Speartop ' s summit was 14 , 500 feet ( 4 , 400 meters ) above sea level , making it one of the 20 tallest peaks in southern Faerûn . It was so tall that it could be seen from Athkatla , 20 miles ( 32 kilometers ) away , on clear days . Recreation . Speartop was a popular climbing site for mountaineers , because while a very challenging and tall climb , it was not a relatively dangerous one , provided the climber was not foolish in proper preparation . The exception to this generalization was the northeast face of the mountain , which was especially precarious and was also home to a dragon . Notable Inhabitants . A white wyrm named Icehauptannarthanyx lived on Mount Speartop , 750 feet ( 230 meters ) below the summit on the northeast face . His lair was a nearly inaccessible cave , but he preferred to never leave it . Rumors . In addition to Icehaupt , the mountain was said to be the home of several other gigantic sleeping dragon s .
Zel Tregarthen Zel Tregarthen was a high - ranking member of the Brotherhood of the Cloak in Mulmaster . Relationships . Tregarthen was an internal investigator for the Cloaks , tasked with rooting out corruption . History . In 1491 DR , after discovering a mole inside the Cloaks , Zel started an investigation . During his investigation , he interviewed an adventuring party , but at that moment the cultist assassin Little Wing killed him , framing the adventurers . Appendix . References . \
Anchin Anchin was a Tsuyoi - no - kami acolyte in Nakamaru around 1357 DR . Activities . As a new monk , Anchin was assigned to do all the most menial works no one else wished to perform . History . Anchin and Kaian were temped by the young maiden O - Shino , acting under the orders of monks Kogi and Bupposo of the Winter Sect temple , as part of a good prank Personality . Anchin was full of doubt about his life and if monastic life was the best for him . He was bored of menial work . Anchin mistakenly saw all this doubts as a sign of weakness .
Shi ' drin Philiom Shi ' drin Philiom was a fanatic priest of Ghaunadaur in Llurth Dreir . Activities . Shi ' drin was a member of House Philiom in Llurth Dreir and the second - in - command of Molvayas ' s group . History . In 1379 DR , he questioned Kâras about Molvayas ' s disappearance but Kâras said he was killed by a priest of House Abbylan . Shi ' drin didn ' t question any further , happy to become the new Eater of Filth of the House .
Tidal wave Tidal wave was an arcane alteration spell that created a huge destructive wave in a large body of water . In terms of damage and scope , it was one of the most powerful spells known in the Realms since Mystra ' s Ban in the Year of Sundered Webs , −339 DR . Effects . This spell took thirty minutes to cast and was so taxing on the caster that he or she could not channel magical energy again for a few days afterward . When cast upon a large body of water , " tidal wave " created a single wave that was 75 ft ( 23 m ) high and at least 1 , 800 ft ( 550 m ) wide ( even wider for higher level casters ) that traveled in a chosen direction . The ponderous wave traveled at a pace slower than a walking gnome at 150 ft ( 46 m ) per minute , and could not be diverted once a direction was set . The spell lasted for over three hours ( again , even longer for more experienced casters ) or until the wave hit a shoreline . Swimming creatures near the surface of the water had a chance to move through the wave and come out the other side unscathed , but the unlucky were pummeled and crushed . Ships in the path of the wave were driven before it and required superior seamanship just to avoid being swamped . Only a feat of extraordinary seamanship could achieve a cresting of the wave , preventing any major damage . When the wave reached the shore , the real devastation began . All ships being driven by the wave as well as everyone and everything within 50 yd ( 46 m ) of the shore were struck by the powerful wave and catastrophically damaged . As the water surged inland , the destructive force gradually decreased until it was finally exhausted 500 yd ( 460 m ) from the shore . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required the caster to strike the surface of the water with a plank made of wood in the desired direction the " tidal wave " was to travel . History . This spell was associated with the pirates that roamed the Sea of Fallen Stars .
Daolani Daolani , or sand gen , were gen native to the Elemental Plane of Earth . Description . Sand gen had tanned skin and dark black hair . Their squat bodies made them appear almost circular in shape . Sand gen moved about with clunkiness . Personality . Daolani were the most direct of all gen . They were never shy about telling their masters what they wanted . These selfish creatures lacked sympathy for anyone in trouble . Unlike their cousins , the mighty dao , these gen did not covet gems save for the occasional snack .
Uthalion Uthalion was a human fighter and former mercenary who lived in the Spur Forest with his killoren friend Vaasurri . Uth was something of a naturalist and enjoyed sketching plants in a notebook . He was best known for destroying The Choir cult . History . Uthalion was a mercenary who had retired to Airspur in Akanûl with his wife and child . He left his family in 1473 DR to fight for the Keepers of the Cerulean Sign in their campaign against the Aboleth Sovereignty . Uth ' s company was wiped out by the aboleth s at the village of Caidris . After the battle , Uth moved to the Spur Forest , where he lived in a grove with a killoren named Vaasurri . In 1479 DR , an old half - elf friend from his military days named Brindani sought Uthalion ' s aid as a guide through the Mere - That - Was region of Akanûl on a mission to rescue a genasi from The Choir . Uthalion and Vaasurri traveled with Brindani and the genasi ' s twin sister , Ghaelya , to Tohrepur where they confronted The Choir ' s leader , Lord Khault and slew him . Ghaelya ' s twin was so corrupted by a plaguechanged sirine that she slew her sister to end her suffering . Equipment . Uth wore leather armor and had an enchanted silver ring he looted from Tohrepur . The ring allowed him to go for days without sleep , a property he found very useful as it let him avoid the nightmares that haunted his sleep . Appearance . Uthalion was tall and was described as neither handsome nor ugly with a rough , worn face .
Thalia Thalia was a member of the Rogues of Tilverton in 1357 DR . History . In 1357 DR , the Guildmaster Artur Grossman ordered Thalia , disguised as a servant , to escort out of the Rogues ' hideout an adventuring party possessing the Azure Bonds . In that moment , a group of mercenaries attacked them and Artus led his men in battle . Personality . Thalia was unhappy about Guildmaster Artur ' s sexism , but considered him a good guy .
Toroth Toroth was a noble family in Zhentil Keep . Around 1258 DR , Manshoon requested the help of this family in order to avenge the death of Harlshoon , his father . This resulted in the destruction of a Toroth villa , although Manshoon was pulled from the rubble and saved by his soon - to - be apprentice Sememmon ( known as Malatar Wingstarl at that time ) .
Vaalrik Redreef Vaalrik Redreef was a sea captain in Luskan sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . Activities . Vaalrik a captain in the employ of the High Captains of Luskan . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , Vaalrik was hired to accompany an adventuring party to Svardborg .
Basel Indoulur Basel Indoulur was the governor of Halagard in Halruaa in 1367 DR . Activities . Basel was an accomplished Conjurer . He was also a leading Elder and member of the Council of Elders . One of the most interesting things about Basel was the fact that he enjoyed having apprentices , which was a true rarity among Halruaan wizards .
Mastering of Amahl V Mastering of Amahl V was the name given to a " shoonring " that was part of the treasure hoard of the great blue wyrm Iryklathagra . It may have been one of the " Qysari Rings " made for members of the Shoon Dynasty . Description . The name came from Qysara Shaani who offered the ring and many other treasures from the vaults of the Shoon Imperium to Iryklathagra in order to placate the dragon . Powers . This ring was reportedly a " ring of efreeti calling " which summoned an efreet just as a " ring of djinni calling " summoned a djinn . If this ring had additional powers , they were not generally known . If other powers were to be discovered , then this ring would certainly live up to the title of " Qysari Ring " . History . This ring was attributed to Amahl Shoon V but only one " Mastering " was generally known and it was made for his brother Amahl Shoon IV and was lost at the time of his death . This ring was given to the blue wyrm Iryklathagra as part of a bargain made between the dragon and the scions of the Shoon Dynasty .
Esbresh Esbresh was a settlement near the Utter East and Ulgarth in southeast Faerûn , lying on the shore of the Great Sea . There was a certain slaving ring based out of Luskan in far northwest Faerûn , fronted by one Inther Blackfeather , that reached all the way to Esbresh and Kelazzan . Appendix . Notes . Esbresh isn ' t mentioned in the Ulgarth chapter in " The Shining South " ( 1993 ) , nor does it appear on the maps , so it is unclear what relation it has to that kingdom . Kelazzan is described as the southernmost community of Ulgarth in " Shining South " ( 2004 ) , implying that Esbresh is not part of Ulgarth . It may be an independent city . This article only places it geographically in Ulgarth for organizational purposes .
Battle of Lendon ' s Dike In Ches of 1479 DR , Kardhel Terov of the Warlock Knights approached warchief Mhurren of the Bloody Skulls orc tribe . He offered the warlord complete control over Thar and its various tribes in return for an oath of fealty . After sacking Glister with the promised troops and armaments , the army - now consisting of the orcs of the Bloody Skulls and Burning Daggers , the ogre s of the Skullsmashers , the hobgoblin s of the Red Claws , and a contingent of Warlock Knights and their controlled beasts - marched on Hulburg . They were met northwest of the town by an army half their size , led by Kara Hulmaster , known to the orcs as the Blue Serpent and a fearsome warrior . Kara ' s army - which consisted of the town ' s Shieldsworn , mercenaries hired by Hulburg ' s merchant companies , and the professional mercenary company known as the Icehammers - was defeated , and the survivors retreated to Lendon ' s Dike , the last defensible position between them and the town . There , they were met by Geran Hulmaster and Hulburg ' s mostly - untrained militia . When the orcs caught up , they held their own for several minutes until an army of undead appeared , summoned by Sergen Hulmaster to murder his family . Geran stopped him by stealing the magical amulet - a gift from Aesperus for Sergen returning his lost spellbook - that Sergen was using to control the undead . He then turned them on the orcs . When the sun rose , the amulet crumbled and the undead disappeared , giving the orcs the opportunity to once again attack the Hulburgans . If not for Mhurren ' s defeat at the hands of Kara , it is likely the tribes would have overrun the defenders , but instead they retreated .
Byrtyn Fey Byrtyn Fey was the matron mother of House Fey - Branche in Menzoberranzan . Description . Byrtyn had a well - rounded , sensual figure . She was well aware of this and wore revealing robes and shawls in order to emphasize her sensual appeal . Personality . Byrtyn was known for being hedonistic . She seduced males and had many public " passionate affairs " and " ribald exploits . " She was also a great repository of information about the other houses in the city ; in fact , this knowledge helped deter other houses from attacking her house and revealing their secrets . History . Byrtyn was matron mother in 1367 DR , when it was the eighth house of Menzoberranzan . Her house was long the sixth house until it became the fifth house in 1484 DR when House Xorlarrin departed Menzoberranzan for Q ' Xorlarrin . Byrtyn was still matron mother at this time and sat on the Council of Eight . At time of Rage of Demons she was considered the most skilled in forging alliance Possessions . Byrtyn possessed a six - headed " whip of fangs " , but preferred to use her violet " tentacle rod " as a weapon . She carried a " spider wand " and brewed potent " potions of magic resistance " . Relationships . Byrtyn did not keep patrons regularly . However , in 1484 DR , Byrtyn ' s patron was Calagher Fey - Branche . She had a number of daughters .
Saprach Saprach was a thief who lived in the city of Tantras in the Vast around 1358 DR . Saprach was the proprietor of Saprach ' s Fine Wines , but also had a side - line in thieving and fencing of stolen goods , and specialized in the discreet disposal of dead bodies .
Lake of the Emerald Eye The Lake of the Emerald Eye was located in the Land of the Yak - Men within the dominating heights of the World Pillar Mountains in northeast Zakhara in 1367 DR . Geography . The lake was found within the Red Goat province near the heart of the Yikarian Empire . Due to the extreme elevation , the water of the lake was ice - cold . History . The Lake of the Emerald Eye was a site favored for performing water sacrifices to the Faceless God of the yak - folk .
Greater ironguard Greater ironguard was an arcane abjuration spell that temporarily granted one creature immunity from all non - magical metals and some enchanted metals . It was an improved version of " ironguard " . Effects . The effects of this spell were the same as for " lesser ironguard " except that it also granted immunity and transparency to metals that had been enchanted up to a certain degree . Components . In addition to the verbal , somatic , and material components required for " lesser ironguard " , this spell needed an arcane focus in the form of a small piece of raw adamantine costing about 100 gp .