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Katana Description . The katana is an eastern - style sword with a slightly curved , single - edge blade on the outside edge of the curve and a tanto tip . Typical designs carry blade lengths anywhere from 24 to 29 inches ( 60 . 9 to 73 . 6 cm ) depending upon their era in real - world history . They exhibit many of the same design characteristics as other swords including a blade , crossguard , and handle with one notable difference ; the pommel is distinctly smaller if not lacking entirely . The reason is the weapon is crafted with such precise balance as to minimize if not negate the need for a large counterbalance . Weaponology . The katana is the pinnacle of the swordmaker ' s art . Even a poor quality katana can be equal to a well - made weapon from another part of the world . The elegant curve of the blade is the result of the methods of forging and quenching used in its making . By using folded , composite steels , it can be used in combat with a greatly reduced chance of the blade bending or succumbing to brittleness and shattering . The tanto - style tip is a design feature of most Japanese - style swords that is similar to a blade fuller in western - style swords . It strengthens the tip of the weapon making it more resistant to damage during strong thrusts : the preferred method for breaching an enemy ' s armor since it allows the blade to penetrate the tsurubashiri ( the leather covering over a samurai ' s lamellar armor ) and slide between the laced bands of their Do - maru . Katanas are typically part of a samurai ' s daisho making up one half to one third of the total set . The other two weapons included in the daisho are the wakizashi and / or the tanto . In " 3rd Edition " , the Katana is equivilent to a Masterwork bastard sword and is considered a one - handed weapon , though it may be wielded with two hands . Need " 4th Edition " Information Realmslore . Katanas originate from the island kingdom of Wa in the far - eastern realm of Kara - Tur . Their design has trickled slowly west into Faerûn so that now , certain Faerûnian master - craftsmen have been able to forge their own blades , though they are by no means any less exotic . The katana is known as the finest sword ever made to the peoples of the Western Heartlands .
Presper ' s moonbow Presper ' s moonbow was an evocation spell that brought forth a few small glowing orbs that could be sent to shock one or more targets . Effects . This spell could be found in different versions as it evolved over the years . All versions produced one to four " moon motes " that resembled " dancing lights " but packed the punch of " ball lightning " . The caster had to send at least one of these motes toward a target at each opportunity during combat or else all remaining motes vanished and the spell was ended . Each mote could have a different target and it only took the briefest moment for the caster to fire the " moonbow " , so he or she could do other things , including cast other spells , as long as at least one mote was launched at a target each action . The more motes that were summoned , the less electrical damage each mote was able to deliver . The principle drawback of the earlier versions of this spell was the requirement that it be cast at night when the caster could see the moon in the sky , so daylight , cloud cover , or being indoors prevented this spell from working . The latest version had no such restriction , but was not quite as versatile in target selection . The latest version was essentially an instant attack with a range of 100 ft ( 30 m ) plus 10 ft ( 3 m ) per level of the caster , whereas the earlier versions were " fire and forget " — each mote would streak toward its target faster than a dragon could fly ( but slower than a falcon ) , and follow it around corners and past obstacles , ignoring " invisibility " , " mirror image " , " blur " , " etc . " , until it reached its target and struck as if the caster were in melee with a significant magical bonus . The earliest version of " Presper ' s moonbow " allowed the caster to choose the number of motes and they would hover in front of the caster until launched but the later versions were unpredictable in number and orbited the caster . The motes created by the earlier versions of this spell could be physically attacked though they were very difficult to hit . If struck successfully , they discharged their damage to all within 10 ft ( 3 m ) , including the caster for unlaunched motes . The same thing occurred if a mote was struck by either natural or magical lightning . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , the different versions had various material components . The latest version required only a small moonstone . The earlier versions required a piece of a cobweb , a scrap of fur , and an amber rod . The earliest version allowed a glass or crystal rod instead of amber . History . " Presper ' s moonbow " was originally published in the " Tome of the Covenant " to commemorate the founding of the Covenant in the Year of the Covenant , 673 DR . The second version was later published in " Volo ' s Guide to All Things Magical " and became generally known to the magical community .
Adama The Adama was a spiritual belief held by almost all Durpar ians . After Mulhorand invaded Durpar and wiped out the barbarian clans , a simple trader emerged to lead the remnants of his people . His name was Satama and he claimed to have experienced a divine revelation , which he turned into the philosophy of the Adama . Tenets . The core principle of the Adama was that everything " is " the Adama . The gods , the world and everything in it were just aspects of the Adama . To become one with the Adama , a person must have been born many times . As each reincarnation of that person was believed to reflect their previous life , believers in the Adama strove to improve themselves and their lives . Crime was as dangerous to oneself as it was to the victim as it grievously jeopardized a person ' s chance of being reincarnated as anything better than an animal . Therefore , not only did followers of the Adama make very hard workers at whatever they chose to do , but crime levels were surprisingly low all over the Shining Lands . Killing was frowned upon , even in self - defense . Therefore , most Durparians who used arcane magic specialized in illusion s since , for one to die from magic from that school , one must have believed in the illusion . This was seen as fate killing the aggressor and thus a lesser offense against the Adama . Believers viewed the Adama as a unifying world - spirit and worshiped its aspects , the gods , rather than the spirit itself . Therefore , no temples to the Adama were built . This led to massive religious diversity in the Shining Lands . Only gods who demanded human sacrifice had their faiths suppressed along with Mask , the god of thieves , for obvious reasons . Gods most associated with the Adama were Zionil ( Gond ) , Curna ( Oghma ) , Lucha ( Selûne ) , Torm , and Waukeen . Just like the gods were aspects of the Adama , so too were the various species of the world . No follower of the Adama would turn away anyone based on their race alone .
Amahl Abd al - Muhlis Amahl Abd al - Muhlis was a mamluk who lived in the Pantheist city of I ' tiraf in Zakhara in 1367 DR . Activities . Commander Amahl was the leader of the Devoted Mamluk Society , and led them against conflicts with the Exalted for dominance as the region ' s finest mamluk organization . Amahl also held the title of Most Respected Warrior .
Songs and Swords series The Songs and Swords series by Elaine Cunningham covers the adventures of Arilyn Moonblade and Danilo Thann . Several of the books were originally part of the loosely - connected Harpers series , but as the story of Arilyn Moonblade became more fleshed out and the books became more popular , they were joined together as their own series .
Casin Cu Calas Casin Cu Calas or the Triple C are a group of vigilantes made up of human s , elves and dwarves from the Silver Marches who attack small orc settlements in and around the Kingdom of Many - Arrows around 1470 DR . The organization ' s name comes from an elven saying that means " honour in battle " . Non - affiliated elves have become upset at the use of this name and have taken to calling the group the Night Riders . Mannerisms . The group operate as a kind of cult , with the leaders donning black and red robes and black hoods to preside over racist chants about killing orcs . The organization works in small bands of warriors , who attack orc homesteads . They behead any males they find , and thrust the severed heads on pikes around their camps .
Toyo Otomoto Toyo Otomoto was a sea captain in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . Otomoto was a very experienced captain in service of Shou Ko clan for a long time commanding the " Joyful Spring " ship . He made numerous travels between Kozakura and far Akari island , where Shou Lung was constructing a colony . In 1357 Otomoto transported an adventuring party hired by Ko Mei Kho to stop the Ochimo .
Mythrien Sarath Mythrien Sarath was one of several elven god s of magic in danger of losing their deific status due to lack of worshipers . As Mystra once delegated certain aspects of magic to other , lesser deities , so too did Corellon Larethian before her . Mythrien held dominion over protective magic and aided High mage s in the erection of mythal s . History . It is unknown exactly how many mythals Mythrien played a part in creating , though it is known , according to lore kept safe on Evermeet , that he did not help with the one around Myth Drannor . He poured some of his divine essence into every mythal that he helped create ; unfortunately this had the effect of leading to a decline in his overall power level . In an attempt to restore himself to his previous power , he began work on creating the relic known as " Mythrien ' s Ring " . In avatar form , Mythrien secreted himself in a hidden dungeon ( said to be somewhere under what is now the Wood of Sharp Teeth ) and began the long , complex process of creating it . During a crucial part of the creation process however , Malar the Beastlord attacked Mythrien ' s avatar , causing the process to go awry and trapping the avatar in the dungeon . Malar stole the artefact and Mythrien ' s avatar was unable to return to Arvandor . Since that time Mythrien never left Mythralan , his palace on Arvandor , and can only communicate with his worshipers through visions . Unable to help create new mythals or send avatars to Toril , the number of Mythrien ' s worshipers dwindled to a level that , since the Time of Troubles , placed him in danger of losing his status as a god . Relationships . Mythrien held an enduring hatred towards Malar for his actions during the creation of " Mythrien ' s Ring " and a similar dislike of Talos and Mask as he suspected both of aiding Malar ' s theft of the relic . He also shared the Seldarine ' s enmity towards Lolth and the orc pantheon . Mythrien answered to Sehanine Moonbow rather than Corellon within the Seldarine and could be counted as her ally . Similarly , Mythrien counted Mystra as an ally too . Worshipers . Mythrien had no organized church , nor did he have a significant priestly following . He commanded his followers to find and slay followers of Malar , Talos and Mask , leading to Divine Champion s outnumbering his priests ( known as Seekers ) by a ratio of 7 : 3 . On the anniversary of the loss of " Mythrien ' s Ring " , his worshipers often start holy wars against the followers of their deities enemies as well as thieves with poor reputations . They will also zealously follow any rumour of the whereabouts of " Mythrien ' s Ring " , hoping to use it to free their god ' s avatar and restore him to his former glory .
Asram Asram was originally one of the flying cities in ancient Netheril . It was one of only three cities ( the others being Anauria and Hlondath ) high enough above the ground that the reborn Mystra was able to save them before they tumbled to the ground and shattered . Instead , Mystra ensured they landed safely , although never again would they be able to fly . After the Fall , Asram slowly expanded to become an independent kingdom . At its height , Asram was the second richest of the three realms that survived Netheril ' s fall . Abandoning or renaming the formerly - floating city that formed the realm ' s core , Asram became governed from the wealthy city of Phelajarama , known as the City of the Serpent for the gold - leaf - covered carved serpents that decorated it . More important , though , was Orolin , the City of Magicians . In Orolin , magic was used in everyday tasks by all citizens , not just the ruling elite as things had been in Netheril . With the wealth of its magicians , Oralin became a city of sprawling orchards and villas , with canals , parks , and a fortress in the city ' s central core . With the power of its magic , the merchants of Oralin found precious gold , copper , and zinc in the secret places in the encroaching sands , and used it to make themselves still wealthier . The land of Asram became the most decadent of the three realms , with parties that went on for days , citizens who believed that doing whatever they wished was the whole of the law , and jaded nobles who sought and killed monsters for naught but sport . Other settlements in Asram included Miirsar , a port on Lake Miir known for its fine ships , and Ulshantir , known for its fine works of copper and brass . In - 33 DR , Asram was struck by a horrendous plague . In the spring months that led up to what many call a repeat of the Dark Disaster , cattle were found dead in the fields and crops withered and died , sometimes overnight . During the first week of Eleasius , however , the plague struck the entire nation . Few survived . This seems to have been the result of the interloper goddess Kiputytto attacking the goddess Talona , using the city of Phelajarama as a battleground . Talona gained the upper hand by plaguing the city , forcing the inhabitants to pray to her . Kiputytto struck back with similar method ; however her plagues overcame the curative resources of the city and left the population dead in less than a month . In the aftermath , Talona slew Kiputytto . Because the plague still clings to Asram ' s ruins , its treasures still remain untouched . In approximately 854 DR , a humanoid culture living in Asram created the " Book of the World " , a sacred book filled with myths they had apparently learned from red dragon s . The book was discovered in approximately 1254 DR , at which point whatever culture had created the book had vanished .
Evermoor Way The Evermoor Way is the road from Triboar to Bridge Gate in Everlund , although " The Savage Frontier " states that it extends to Silverymoon . Everlund has taken on the responsibility of keeping the road clear of danger from Everlund to Calling Horns , however has been hard pressed to do so in recent times .
Zelatar Zelatar was the capital and political hub of the Abyssal realm of Azzagrat . Geography . Zelatar occupied a place on all three Abyssal planes that made up Azzagrat . The city spanned and connected the 45th , 46th , and 47th levels of the Abyss . The city was divided into neighbourhoods by its spanning . Fogtown was the name given to the neighborhood on the 45th layer . Gallenghast was what denizens of the city ' s 46th layer called their ward while the 47th layer was called Darkflame . Its extra - planar existence gave its streets and byways an often confusing and seemingly impossible layout . History . By Graz ' zt ' s decree , all merchants were afforded protection while in Azzagrat and Zelatar , although this protection was often subverted , especially by Graz ' zt himself .
Saganite Saganite , also known as " needle stone " , " love stone " , or " hairstone " , was a variety of chalcedony that encased many needlelike inclusions . Description . Saganite was usually a bone white to yellow stone with contrasting brown or greenish - black needles . The needles most often radiated from a central point like a star . Large samples were common and it was often traded as " a fist of saganite " in the marketplaces of Amn . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp . Powers . This stone , when added to the material component of any spell that produced explosions or bursts of fire , increased the power of the detonation or flame by a small amount .
Armor of concealed wizardry Armors of concealed wizardry were special suits of armor whose enchantments were hidden from magical detection . Shields also fell into this group . These items originated in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Powers . The magic of these items prevented spells such as " detect magic " , " legend lore " , and " identify " from revealing the magical nature of the armor or shield in question , including whether or not the armor was even magical . Rawun s and barber s were able to use their special skills to determine the basic magical nature of these items .
Buntaro Ostato Buntaro Ostato was a samurai in the town of Aru in Wa . Personality . Buntaro had the personality ( and the look ) of a dyspeptic bear : he rarely smiled and always seemed arrogant . Buntaro was deeply loyal to his daimyo , one of the few people who liked Buntaro . He was a man of honor and duty , hating people of unstable loyalty . Buntaro was in love with his servant , Sono . Relations . Buntaro was the son - in - law of the daimyo Benju Matsumoto , though his wife died in childbirth .
Shield adept Shield adepts were fighter s trained in the expert use of shield s . Culture . Throughout history , the shield was a staple of armies and soldiers around the world . formations were the pinnacle of shield use , representing an unbroken wall of shielded soldiers , each protecting their comrade or using their shield to push back foes . Similarly , dwarves developed the " " , which placed the shields of a unit in an overarching arrangement that formed a seemingly impenetrable wall . It was from these traditions that shield adepts drew their inspiration , as well as personal experience in regards to a shield ' s effectiveness . To many fighters , particularly guardian fighters , the shield was a symbol of honor and identity as well as the warrior ' s best friend and a lifesaver . To these fighters , only a comrade in arms was more useful and even then , that ally ' s life might well depend on the fighter ' s swiftly placed shield . Abilities . Shield adepts relied on their shield to protect their allies and fulfill their duties . They also used it as a weapon with which to deal blows , surprising foes who tended to focus solely on the fighter ' s sword or hammer . Shield adepts were trained not just to use their shields as blunt instruments with which to block incoming attacks but rather as a valuable and versatile tool . Inexperienced shield adepts used their shields to cover allies as well as themselves , whom they defended with even more vigilance than most fighters . Shield adepts also receive significant training in increasing their fortitude and using a shield to divert most physical effects of an enemy ' s attacks or special abilities . Shield adept exploit s were unique in their use of a shield as a weapon rather than simply a defensive instrument . " Sudden shield bash " and " reverberating shield " were both such techniques , with the former being an actual attack and the latter being a sudden parry that deflected an enemy ' s blow back at them . Shield adept exploits were not purely offensive , however , and the " shield wall " technique took its inspiration from phalanxes and boulder formations in forming a defensive line that provided cover for allies against missile fire .
Katakoro Plateau The Katakoro Plateau was the only large plateau in the entire Hordelands . Geography . The roughly triangular Katakoro Plateau was enclosed by the Kun - Yen Shan range to the south , the A - Ling Shan range to the west , and the Yellow Serpent Border Cliffs to the east .
Jak Timberline Jak Timberline was a human man from the village of Pengallen in the Silver Marches . He was a farmer . Description & Personality . Jak was an old man , with gray , thinning hair and a wrinkled , tanned face . He said he did not care about a person ' s race , and took the effort to pronounce Drizzt ' s name correctly . History . In the winter of the Year of the Worm , 1356 DR , Jak was at the bar of the local inn when Drizzt Do ' Urden arrived . Jak wasn ' t afraid of the drow elf like Aganis the barkeep , and said he had heard stories of Drizzt ' s good deeds at Mithril Hall . He also informed Drizzt that Nojheim , whom the drow had recaptured , was a slave of Rico Pengallen .
Bremen Bremen is the westernmost of the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale . Geography . Bremen is located is located on the southwestern shore of Maer Dualdon where the Shaengarne River meets the lake . Bremen ' s position makes it susceptible to flooding , although Bremenites know the signs and lives are rarely lost because of it . History . The town was nearly destroyed just prior to 1312 DR in the invasion of the Icewind Dale by the Legion of the Chimera . In 1356 DR , Bremen and Caer - Konig were given to the barbarians of Icewind Dale after the war with Akar Kessell and Revjak became the spokesperson for Bremen . The spokesman of the town around the 1360s was Gil Haerngen , who , like other Bremenites , had a hobby of searching for gold and treasure in on the floodplains along the banks of the river . In 1482 DR , Catti - brie set up a home base in Bremen while waiting for her appointed rendez - vous with her friends .
Hanovar Hanovar of Ruathym was a barkeep in Nexal . History . Hanovar was one of the renegades living in the human quarter of Nexal in 1362 DR . That year , after Millos , the barkeep of The Death ' s Head bar , was sacrificed to Zaltec , Hanovar took control of the bar . Afterward , he spoke with Ironspike , a former acquaintance of Millos , and an adventuring party hired by Drakosa to find the Cloak of One Plume for the right price . However , soon after , a patrol of Viperhands orc s entered the bar with the intent to kill all people present .
Rusteen Rusteen was the Realms name for . Description . Rusteen occurred in shades of brown from pale to dark reddish brown . They were small but very hard and could be cut into faceted gems and used to decorate swords , armor , shields , and horse tack . A typical specimen had a base value of 500 gp . Powers . This precious stone could be used as a material component for " forcecage " and " wall of force " spells .