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Raptoran Raptorans are a freedom - loving race of humanoid avians . Description . Raptorans are slightly taller than human s with longer arms and legs although they tend to be slightly thinner . Most Raptorans have white feathers than may turn darker on the tips as they age . Their facial features tend to be angular and hawk - like . Society . The typical raptoran flock has between forty to eighty members . Each flock is governed by a chief . A high chieftain rules over several hundred flocks . Raptoran flocks usually build their communities into the side of a cliff or some other place that ' s difficult for other creatures to reach . Raptorans do not raise animals for food but are accomplished hunters of game . Religion . The primary deity of the raptorans is Tuilviel Glithien , the Queen of Air and Night who is the patron of the hunt and the family . History . Ages ago , the raptorans made a pact with the lords of the Elemental Plane of Air which gave the raptorans the ability to fly in exchange for their pledge to send warriors to fight for the lords . Abilities . At a young age , all raptorans go through a ritual that determines their fitness to fly . Those that pass the test gain the ability to fly . As raptorans grow older and stronger they are capable of flying for longer periods of time . Adult raptorans capable of actively flying for about 10 minutes at a time although they can glide for longer time periods .
Vil ' Kenna Vil ' Kenna was a female barbarian from the Sky Pony tribe of Uthgardt barbarians . In 1374 DR she travelled to Nesmé on the edge of the Evermoors to join others from her tribe who had been hired by First Speaker Tessarin Alaurin to defend the city against troll and giant attack .
Ra ' id bint Kawthar Ra ' id bint Kawthar was a sea elf living in Chaos Bay near Hawa in 1367 DR . Personality . Ra ' id was friendly and highly intelligent . Activities . On occasion , he served as a navigator for ships entering Chaos Bay , assisting their captains to safely pass through the deadly coral maze lurking beneath the waves . Possessions . Ra ' id used a magical spear or a normal short sword during combat . Relationships . Ra ' id was the son of the leader of the sea elves inhabiting the coral maze of Chaos Bay .
Zombie A zombie is an undead creature usually created by the re - animation of a corpse . Unlike animated skeletons , zombies still retain some flesh on their bodies , and give off a horrid , rank smell . They are almost mindless , but can be given simple commands , such as " kill anyone who opens the treasure chest . " Virtually any solid creature can be turned into a zombie ; in addition to humanoids , troglodytes , minotaurs , and even beholders can turned into zombies . Zombies drag their feet and so do not leave clear prints . Basically , a zombie is the corpse of a creature which has been animated by someone who can manipulate negative energy , such as a cleric . For example , a cleric would be able to use negative energy on a corpse and make it move its body , arms , legs , etc .
Kalian The Kalian , which literally meant the Pipe or the smoking pipe , was a market located in the City of Brass in 1367 DR . The Kalian was found in the Rookery ward of the city . Activities . The Kalian was one of the largest markets within the city . Smoke vendors abounded here , selling incense , tobacco , smoked foods , and other aromatic luxuries .
Fual al Barasth Fual yn Senaor al Barasth was a Calishite sage and a member of the Knights of the Shield in 1370 DR . History . Fual was a minor druzir in the Defenders ' Drudach of Memnon , so his position did not permit him the command of many soldiers , and he let the administrative decisions be made by the qayadin . Fual thus had a lot of free time to cultivate his passion for rare and old armor and weapons . He usually traded these items with his fellow Knights and had a considerable collection . Fual acquired the golden " Lion Blade " , one of the two " Royal Masque Blades " of King Strohm IV of Tethyr and informed only Lord Alaric Hembreon and hoped to trade the sword to the Tethyrian Crown in exchange for some Shoon Imperium weapons .
Amnian phrases Amnian phrases are those with specific meaning in Amn . There are a number of these in common usage . B . Book – Used with an adjective such as clean , other or true , to imply that someone is being dishonest . " What is in your clean book ? " is a request for the truth , as are " give me the true book " and " read from your other book " . The terms refer to a corrupt business which keeps two copies of account books . Buy – Used in the place of ' accept ' , of a deal , explanation or plan . C . Crimson ink – Very bad luck . See also red ink . D . Dragon – Can be used to describe a person who is miserly , although sensible , with their wealth . The term implies respect . F . Finance – To gain something beyond one ' s monetary means or something undeserved . Foreclose – A very loose term that can mean a variety of things depending on context and intent , including stop , take over , steal , hijack or kill . G . Good business – A general expression that can mean ' hello ' or ' goodbye ' . K . Kobold – A derogatory term used to imply stupidity . O . Outbid – To beat or be more impressive . P . Pearl – Used to personify luck . To " find the pearl " is to be lucky , and respectively , " lose the pearl " is to be unlucky . A lucky gain can be called a " delivery by pearl " . R . Red ink – Bad luck . " The ink couldn ' t get redder " is used to describe a situation where things could not be worse . See also crimson ink . S . Sell – Used in the place of ' convince ' , for example : " you ' ve sold me ! " Can be misinterpreted literally , leading to the belief that slavery is condoned in Amn . T . Take delivery – One who takes delivery of something is one who acquires something through skill or work . Y . You ' re only as tall as your last deal – Used to imply that one cannot rely on notoriety for long . Can be used to warn that the recipient has not done much for the speaker lately .
Wingham Wingham , often callen Weird Wingham is an old half - orc of the region of Damara . Appearance . Wingham is old , his stature bent by age , bald and limping , but with a sparkle in his bright eyes locking the stares of any young woman . He often speaks with a lyrical barker ' s voice , mastered in his decades with his traveling troupe . Background . Wingham is the uncle of the wizard Arrayan , a relationship of deep affection for one another . Weird Wingham ' s Wacky Weapon Wielders . He is the head of a traveling merchant band called " Wingham ' s Rascals " , better known as " Weird Wingham ' s Wacky Weapon Wielders " who travel the Bloodstone Lands with their twenty colored waggons . Bards and jugglers accompany the merchants to entertain with song and dance and artstics . The troupe trades exotic goods , weapons and clothes from faraway lands and wondrous tales of distant heroes and mighty villains .
Lurkwood Lurkwood was a great forest located south of the Spine of the World . Geography . The forest was located north of Grunwald , where the Thunderbeast tribe dwelled within the wood . To the east of the wood lay Mithral Hall , the mining community of Mirabar was west , and the town of Nesmé was to the south - east . The edges of Lurkwood were logged by human s , but its shadowy depths were largely mysterious ; plagued with legends of bottomless bogs and deadly quicksand . Inhabitants . A bad reputation fell over the forest due to its inhabitants . The southern area of Lurkwood was safe and attracted loggers , hunters , woodsmen from the neighboring communities of Mirabar , Nesmé , and Longsaddle . The rest of the wood was overrun with evil creatures , such as orc s . Other monsters preyed on those who entered the forest , like ettin s and giant s . Several Uthgardt barbarian tribes lived within the forest as well , such as the Elk , Griffon and Sky Ponies . In the eastern parts of Lurkwood toward Fell Pass , the Gray Wolf Tribe lived and hunted , numbering more than fifty lycanthropes .
Shadowbane ( novel ) Shadowbane is the second in the Shadowbane series of standalone novels by Erik Scott de Bie that follow the adventures of Kalen Dren . It is also the last in the line of novels ( both D & D and Forgotten Realms ) associated with the worlds - spanning Abyssal Plague event . Summary . The city of Luskan has always been a den of pirates , thieves , and murderers . But lately , it has gotten even worse . A ship crashes ashore with nothing but corpses . Everyday people go crazy and kill those around them . The only signs found of even the most hardened criminals who walk the streets at night are bones . Luskan ’ s sister city , Waterdeep , sent a detachment to quarantine the unclean city — to let the filth die , rather than infect the rest of the Realms — but Myrin has slipped inside , declaring that she will save Luskan . Shadowbane follows , determined to save Myrin and therefore her pet city — even if he has to kill every rat in Luskan to do it . Shadowbane features the triumphant return of popular , dark vigilante Shadowbane from Downshadow and carries forth the threads of the worlds - spanning Abyssal Plague series . This expanded e - book also includes a brand - new short story , entitled " A New Purpose , " as well as links to an existing prequel and an original e - novella , featuring characters from Shadowbane . Also included are links to background information on the Abyssal Plague series and sample chapters from other books in the series .
Tamura Tenryu Tamura Tenryu was a samurai of Fochu Peninsula in Wa around 1358 DR . Activities . Tamura Tenryu was the shoya of the village of Ayoi in Fochu Peninsula . Personality . Tenryu considered himself superior to the local villagers and had a desperate need for an intelligent conversation . He pressed all his guests to attend an incense ceremony before being welcomed in the village .
Nyraala golem A nyraala golem was a type of golem created by illithid s . It was a flailing , slimy , tentacled construct capable of launching surprise attacks . They often served as guards , and were prized because their creation did not involve petitioning the elder brain to surrender part of its mass .
Surface rothé Surface rothé , also known as high rothé or brown rothé , were a variety of rothé that lived in surface lands . Description . Surface rothé had shaggy brown fur , cloven hooves , and two curving horns . Their fur was longer and shaggier and their legs were longer compared to their subterranean relatives . Combat . Surface rothé could fight with both their teeth and horns . They were skittish and prone to stampeding , which could be quite dangerous for anyone in their path . Locations . Rothé dwelt on the surface , in both cold and warm climates . They were commonly found in the mountains and glaciers of northwest Faerûn in the Moonsea . They occasionally wandered over onto the icy dunes of the Anauroch . The further south the rothé dwelt , the lighter the color and density of their fur . They were found throughout the Western Heartlands and south Faerûn . They could also be found in the Stonelands and were herded in the Shaar and Rashemen .
Ghost Mountains The Ghost Mountains , or Jibal al - Taif , were a small group of mountains found within Interior Zakhara . Geography . The Ghost Mountains were situated between the North Quarter of Suq Bay and the burning expanse of the Haunted Lands . Description . The trio of mountain strips comprising the Ghost Mountains ran roughly parallel to each other in a northeastern slope . Al - Qalil River originated within the peaks of the Ghost Mountains .
Shigatse Glacier The Shigatse Glacier was a monstrous glacier that sat just south of Ra - Khati in the Katakoro Shan mountain range . Geography . The glacier measured 90 miles ( 145 km ) in length and was 30 miles ( 48 km ) at its widest point . The Shigatse ' s yearly runoff fed the Muren Tso on the Katakoro Plateau to the east .
Saishu Saishu was an island off the coast of the Koryo Peninsula and part of the land of Koryo ( formerly Choson ) in northeast Kara - Tur . Geography . Saishu lay in the Yellow Sea and was separated from the mainland by the Straits of Koryo , which were famed for their huge tidal range and speed . It was surrounded by numerous smaller islands , including Su ' un , a desert rock raised from the sea . The island itself was covered in forest . A region of the island was South Saishu . History . Queen Ki Hiar of Saishu was once affected by a love potion from the Quang Muku Forest and fell in love with a pirate from Wa . In the early 14th century , the kingdom of Silla was at war with Saishu . At the time , it was led by Dan Zor , the hereditary leader . Finally , in the 1330s DR , the king of Silla conquered Saishu , as well as the kingdom of Koguryo , unifying the whole land of Choson into the Sillan Empire . However , the Sillan king was a tyrant , inflicting crippling taxes and martial law on Saishu , occupying it with Sillan troops . However , General Wanang Sun protected Dan Zor , even arranging a marriage between their families . Finally , around 1350 DR , the king of Silla ' s secret invasion of Kozakura ended in catastrophe that saw the end of his reign ; he abdicated and fled . In his place , General Wanang Sun seized the throne , becoming king and reforming the Sillan Empire into the Empire of Koryo . He welded the old factions of Choson into a unified nation . He immediately granted Dan Zor governorship of Saishu , lifted the martial law , and cut taxes , winning the support of both Zor and the Saishu people . In gratitude , the people of Saishu gifted the " squatting toad " to Sun . However , the Sillan soldiers had caused much ruin , even destroying all but one library on the island , Dan Zor ' s own . In the post - occupation years , Dan Zor dedicated public funds to the rebuilding effort , and sought capable people to assist , and adventurers to take care of threats to the island ( such as sea lion s threatening shipping at In ' ani ) and to investigate its legends . In 1357 DR , the whole island of Saishu was quarantined after an outbreak of the ivory plague . Despite this , foolhardy merchants smuggled supplies and goods onto the island for enormous profits . Government . The hereditary leader of Saishu in the 14th century was Dan Zor . He was formerly a leader in his own right before the Sillan conquest , but after Sun ' s reforms , he was only a governor of the kingdom of Koryo , holding the honorary title " Master of Cheju " . Nevertheless , his people still thought of him as their true leader . He was patriarchal and devoted , and acted quickly but justly . Under his rule , visitors who acted suspiciously were apt to be tossed in jail or deported to the mainland as soon as possible . Locations . There were two settlements of note on Saishu , Cheju and the city of In ' ani . Only one library on the island survived the occupation , which was Dan Zor ' s own . Legends . Some legends of Saishu were :
Grove of Corellon The Grove of Corellon ( also Corellon ' s Grove ) was a place containing the greatest of Evermeet ' s temples to the deity Corellon Larethian , as well as shrines to many of the other Seldarine . Geography . The grove was located south of the village of Elion , in the middle northern part of the island .
Deep dragon Deep dragons , also called purple dragons , were a type of chromatic dragon that lived in the Underdark . Description . Despite their large size , deep dragons were slender and agile , allowing them to crawl through the tunnels of the Underdark . In the light , the dragons ' scales were the color of amethyst , but in the dark , they appeared nearly black . Ecology . Purple dragons inhabited the Underdark and were rarely known on the surface . Combat . A deep dragon ' s breath weapon was psychic and caused the target to be dazed or dominated , depending on the strength of the wyrm . Deep dragons were harmed by direct sunlight .
House Karanok House Karanok were the insane ruling family of the city of Luthcheq in Chessenta . Organization . They believed that wizard s ( including also sorcerer s , dwarves , and elves ) were evil and must be burned . They worshiped Entropy , a strange " sphere of annihilation " . In 1370 DR , Tiamat posed as Entropy and granted them clerical spell s . After the Spellplague , Entropy was discovered to be a primordial . Members . In 1357 DR : In 1372 DR : After Spellplague ( 1385 DR ) : History . In 1161 DR , under suspicious circumstances , the Karanoks became the rulers of Luthcheq . Initially , they ruled in a typical Chessentan style . In 1324 DR , however , Luthceq was defeated in a war against Mordulkin and the Karanoks blamed the wizard spies of Mordulkin , starting their crusade against arcane magic . In 1346 DR , from nowhere , Entropy manifested itself inside House Karanok ' s mansion , killing a wizard they were torturing . The Karanoks saw this as an omen and began worshiping Entropy . In 1370 DR , Tiamat started granting clerical powers to the Karanoks in order to manipulated them . After the Spellplague , Ishal Karanok managed to become the ruler of all Chessenta , gaining the population ' s trust by repelling the armies of aberration s sent by the Abolethic Sovereignty in 1399 DR . In 1479 DR , the ruler Shala Karanok was ousted from power for a brief time by the returned Tchazzar . However , after the Battle of Luthcheq , she regained control over the city .
Tonorak Winthrax Tonorak Winthrax was a high priest of Helm in the Vilhon Reach in 1370 DR . History . Tonorak gained renown when , around 1361 DR , he spoke against sending missionaries to Maztica , saying the duty of true followers of Helm was to guard and protect , no to go and fight in far lands . In later years , Tonorak gained prominence inside the church of Helm in the Vilhon Reach , despite not being the regional leader .
Linal Alprin Linal Alprin was the harbormaster of the city of Tantras in the Vast during the Time of Troubles . History . Alprin was a good man and an efficient city worker , married to Moira . However , in 1358 , he sensed that something was bad in the high spheres of the city ' s council and the church of the god Torm beause one of his friends , who had asked too many questions , disappeared in the night . Alprin lived in fear that he would meet the same end . Later , Alprin met and befriend the hero Kelemvor Lyonsbane , just arrived in the city searching for the Tablets of Fate . He gave a lot of information to Kelemvor and hinted about his suspicions . When Kelemvor came back to his house , he found Alprin and his wife dead with their house in flames .
Deep Speech Deep Speech was the language of aberration s , an alien form of communication originating in the Far Realm . When written by mortals it used the Espruar script , as it was first transcribed by the drow due to frequent contact between the two groups stemming from living in relatively close proximity within the Underdark .
Warlock Knights The Warlock Knights were the lords of Vaasa in the 15th century DR . Organization . The knights were ruled by the leader of the Ironfell Council , the Voice of Telos . Membership . Warlock Knights were the elite fighting force of that realm and only a few were considered worthy to join the ranks . It was not uncommon for Warlock Knights to be accompanied by Bound Ones , or nishaadhri , who were wizards who swore them fealty in exchange for the freedom to pursue their magical study . Possessions . All Warlock Knights wore a simple ring made of ironfell and many practiced ritual magic using their rings .
Lorragauth Lorragauth , the Chained Wyrm , was a gargantuan black dragon who lived in Neverwinter Wood centuries prior to 1479 DR . He lived a long life as a dragon , amassing a great hoard . However , when Lorragauth sensed the coming of the end of his days , he tried to destroy all the lands in his domain in malice and spite . Unfortunately for him , in his path of destruction , he spotted the amethyst dragon Eldenser . Lorragauth charged at the younger Eldenser , who veered away and almost tore off one of Lorragauth ' s wings . Lorragauth crashed into the Neverwinter Wood and died . Many centuries later , circa 1480 DR , Valindra Shadowmantle planned to raise Lorragauth as a dracolich in order to conquer the city of Neverwinter .
Dalagor Dalagor the Cold was a mercenary in Skullport . Personality . Dalagor earned his nickname for his approach to his business , without emotion but with calculation and cruelty . He thought of his subordinates only as resources to be efficiently utilized . He liked using undead minions because they were fearless , did not complain or rout , and required little or no upkeep aside from periodic mending . He only needed living warriors as leaders for his troops . Relationship . Mostly , Dalagor interacted only with his ju - ju zombies , skeleton s , and zombie s . His main advisor was the vampire Ezira Gloomdelve , whom Dalagor controlled by threatening to destroy her spellbook . Powers . He could control undead like an evil cleric . History . Dalagor was the leader of one of the three most powerful mercenary groups , thank to his undead troops . In 1370 DR , he started thinking of a way to extend his life . That year , after the death of Shradin Mulophor , Dalagor gained control of some of the ju - ju zombie s previously employed by the necromancer .
Tethgard Tethgard was an ancient , ruined city located in Hullack Forest . Description . The city was overgrown and mostly composed of isolated pillars , arches , half - arches , and stairs . Inhabitants . The watching spirit of Duskreene , Lady of Tethgard , resided there . She was an ancestress of Mirt . History . The city predated the realm of Cormyr . In the 1360s DR , stories circulated in Cormyr of the ruins of legendary Tethgard , hidden in the depths of the Hullack Forest . These became a draw for adventurers operating out of Thunderstone . In 1479 DR , the ruins of Tethgard were the site of a bloody battle as , after failing to take Elminster , Storm Silverhand , and the Simbul into custody , a group consisting of War Wizard s and Purple Dragon s unleashed their magics on the trio . Defending the three of them with a spell - shield that rebounded his opponents ' spells back at them , Elminster slew or maimed much of the group . The rest retreated .
Haronstin Garulth Haronstin " Leatherjaws " Garulth was a cleric of Chauntea with the rank of Close One that resided in the Bounty of the Goddess temple in Voonlar . Personality . Haronstin was calm , casual , and carefree . Abilities . Leatherjaws was able to consume copious quantities of alcohol without the usual adverse effects . Activities . He drove carts and sold seeds for the Bounty .
Sirocco The Sirocco were a mercenary company based in Anauroch around 1358 DR . Tactics . The Sirocco ' s simple tactics consisted of waving their scimitar s over their heads and shrieking out a ululant war cry and attacking . However , they had the best desert scouts and always knew their enemy ' s tactics . Organization . Membership . The Sirocco consisted of light cavalry . Nearly 30 were armed with bows . Contracts . The Sirocco charged 120 gold piece s per week . Plus they wanted some luxury items and news from the greater " Realms " . They always respected their oath , but anyone betraying them earned themselves a tireless enemy . History . The Sirocco arrived in Faerûn around 1346 DR from a distant southern land , perhaps even Zakhara . They fought well in the Shaar and in the Old Empires until they eventually settled in Anauroch , where they established good relationships with the Bedine . They operated as caravan guards , becoming an enemy of the Zhentarim over time . Members . They were commanded by the female elf Hajima sitt - Nasir .