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Giant cobra Giant cobras were large venomous snakes that inhabited the lands of Zakhara . These dangerous snakes were incredibly long - lived , sometimes surviving for as long as a century . All giant cobras gained intelligence as they aged . Description . The back of a giant cobra ’ s hood was patterned with two shapes that resembled large eyes . A typical adult giant cobra reached lengths of 12 — 14 feet . ( 3 . 7 — 7 . 3 meters ) Combat . Capable of striking with blinding speed , these snakes were dangerous combatants . Their venom was capable of killing a man — sized creature within minutes unless immediately treated . This potent venom was coveted by assassins , but degraded rapidly once extracted from the snake , becoming useless after several hours . Giant cobras were capable of charming creatures of low intelligence by swaying their hoods from side to side . They had a debilitating fear of fire and would flee at the first sign of a flame . Habitat / Society . Giant cobras were usually solitary creatures . They would mate once per year and gather in large numbers at specific locations . A female would lay between 2 — 20 eggs within shallow pit they she buried with sand . The female would guard the eggs until they hatched and then abandon the young . Giant cobra eggs sold for 10 — 500 gp . Jungle giant s and some elves considered the eggs to be a delicacy . These large snakes usually lived within burrows that they stole from other animals . Any treasure found within these lairs was the only thing that remained from an unfortunate victim . Elder giant cobras were known to favor any glittering object . These snakes could be trained and were kept by some assassin groups or snake cults . Ecology . These predators were capable of killing and swallowing prey as large as goats or halfling s . After a large meal they would retreat to their lair to rest for days or weeks at a time . They had no natural predators . Because they favored the taste of livestock , they could often be found in wooded areas close to farmland . Elder Giant Cobra . These ancient serpents were capable of speaking midani , though with a lispy accent . Masters of their hypnotizing dance , they were able to charm not only animals , but humanoids as well . Their venom was more concentrated than that of their younger brethren , causing death twice as fast . Elder giant cobras mastered their fear of flames and did not retreat when faced with fire . The oldest of all Elder giant cobras was called the Grand Snakemaster . This creature was rumored to be immortal and its shed skin was said to have healing powers and granted wisdom to whoever consumed it .
Serpent Hills The Serpent Hills were a range of rocky hills in the Western Heartlands of Faerûn , bordered on the north , west , and south by the High Moor and on the north , east , and south by the Serpent ' s Tail stream . Geography . The peaks of the western Serpent Hills broaden out and eventually level out to become the High Moor . Inhabitants . The Serpent Hills were once filled with life but later turned into a dry , lifeless land inhabited only by reptilian beings . By 1372 DR , the highest population belonged to ophidian s .
Glina Glina was the student of Neverwinter Academy . Biography . Glina was a wizard of Neverwinter Academy , who entertained herself with gossips . Despite her father , Jochris , being the headmaster of the Academy , she was Qara ' s enemy . When Qara burned the stables at the Academy and went off , Hetha and Glina tracked her to Sunken Flagon inn . Gameplay . When the Kalach - Cha and the companions persuaded the City Watchmen to work with the thieves or stay with the Watch , they would encounter Qara trading insults with Hetha and Glina . The Kalach - Cha could ' ve resolved the matter , causing Hetha and Glina to walk away .
Dungeon Master Guide 2nd edition ( revised ) The Dungeon Master Guide 2nd edition ( revised ) was the final Dungeon Master Guide released under the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd edition rules . Note that while other books have tended towards being called " Dungeon Master ' s Guide " ( " Dungeon Master ' s Guide 3rd edition " or " Dungeon Master ' s Guide 3 . 5 " ) , this edition uses " Dungeon Master " instead .
Chuchian Chuchian was a language spoken by the tribes of the Plain of Horses in the Hordelands , those that dwelt along the border with Shou Lung and north of the Kora Shan . Related languages . Chuchian was of the Eastern Imaskari languages subgroup , which was in turn of the Imaskari languages family . These Eastern Imaskari tongues had been greatly influenced by Shou Chiang . Dialect . Each of the major tribes spoke their own dialect . The major tribes were the Fankiang , Kashghun , and Tsu - tsu , each with dialects named for them . The minor tribes of the Plain of Horses , namely the Guychiang , Igidujin , and T ' aghur s , adopted the dialect of the nearest major tribe with whom they were currently allied . These dialects changed as alliances shifted ; a keen ear could determine tribal politics by discerning which was used . Vocabulary . The vocabulary of Chuchian was very specific and precise . The Plainsmen considered general terms like " grass " , " tree " , or " place " as next - to - useless , even a bit insulting . They preferred instead a specific word for each item and concept , that is , each animal , plant , emotion , terrain , type of weather , and so on , had a separate word attached . They would give all details about a topic . For example , a Plainsmen asked about a camel they owned would give its precise age , heritage , color , and personality . Furthermore , every landmark , no matter how minor , had its own proper name , just as people did . However , each tribe had their own names for each hill , pass , stream , or bend in the river . Thus , many Plainsmen had to know four or five such names for each landmark in order to travel , and names could differ depending on who a traveler asked . Learning . A non - native could easily learn some Chuchian sufficient for basic communication , but it was almost impossible to gain fluency without being raised with it . Thus a spy would have a hard time going among the tribes unnoticed . Written . A number of the tribes created their own alphabets , which were simpler and easier to learn than most others of Kara - Tur .
Nimoar Nimoar , " the Reaver " , was the leader of a human tribe of barbarians in Northwest Faerûn . The tribe was one of many to attack a small settlement on the Sword Coast North , but this tribe was the one that succeeded , leading to Nimoar ' s tribe taking over the settlement and naming it Nimoar ' s Hold , but this would soon be changed to Waterdeep , the name used by sea captains docking at the harbor . Background . Nimoar was involved in the Orcfastings War , in which the orc s from the Sword Mountains attacked and besieged Nimoar ' s Hold . Nimoar survived the war , but died of old age in 936 DR .
Medallion of elemental summoning Medallions of elemental summoning were magical items that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . These magical items were golden medallions with a stone inset depending on the type of elemental it could summon : blue for water , brown for earth , red for fire , and clear for air . Powers . Any type of person could use these medallions to control a powerful elemental for up to one month at a distance of up to half a mile ( 0 . 8 km ) . Detailed instructions needed to be given to the elemental . The medallions could not be used more than five times .
Mind domain Not to be confused with the Mentalism domain , the Mind domain is a deity domain that grants divine spellcasters Mind spell powers . In terms of game mechanics , a cleric with this domain gains a + 2 bonus on Bluff , Diplomacy , and Sense Motive checks , along with a + 2 bonus on Will saves against enchantment spells and effects . Deities with the Mind domain . Currently the only Forgotten Realms god that sponsors the Mind domain is the illithid god Ilsensine .
Halfway Inn The Halfway Inn was a tavern and inn located in the mountains near Evereska that was constructed for the elves to trade with the other races . Description . The Halfway Inn was located on the northwestern border of Evereska , a ride of an hour or two away from the city of Evereska . The proprietor in 1361 DR was named Myrin Silverspear . The inn had an associated stable . The front of the stable opened up on to a busy , well - lit street . The back door opened up to a path that led into the forest behind the inn .
Neutralize poison Neutralize Poison was a spell claimed by various schools that could detoxify one poisonous weapon , poisonous object , a venom - carrying creature , or a victim of poisoning . The reverse of this spell was simply called poison and inflicted a possibly deadly toxin into a target creature . Effects . The caster had to successfully touch the target of this spell . For a poisonous creature , this spell neutralized the creature ' s current supply of venom that would normally be delivered by sting , bite , breath , scratch , spit , or other method . This lasted for the duration of the spell , after which the creature might generate new , toxic poison . The same was true for poisonous weapons and objects . For a victim of poisoning , this spell stopped any further harm due to a toxin , but did not restore lost health , abilities , or function that were caused by that toxin . If successfully cast in reverse , this spell delivered a deadly poison into the victim that was immediately incapacitating and fatal within 10 minutes , barring magical intervention . Components . Verbal and somatic components were required for all versions of this spell . The non - reversible conjuration version also required a small amount of charcoal . To inscribe this spell on a magic scroll , divine scribes often used ink made from the talon of a behir .
Green Shield In the Heralds of Faerûn organization , the office of Green Shield was one of two unique positions ( Gauntlet being the other one ) that were temporary . While most Herald offices were a lifetime appointment , Green Shield was given a four - year term that began and ended just before consecutive Shieldmeet s . Green Shield presided over the particular quadrennial festival at which was convened the Heralds ' Round — an open court wherein the High Heralds publicly spoke and voted on various aspects of Herald business . Green Shield was responsible for the docket of the Round as well as most other aspects of the Shieldmeet : seeing the rituals were properly performed , the organization , logistics , and scheduling of events were carried out , security provided for the distinguished attendees , proper precedence observed , and all of it done with diplomacy . For the next four years , Green Shield followed up on any business conducted that day , consulted with the High Heralds , and prepared for the next Shieldmeet . This office was usually filled from the ranks of the Heralds Pursuivant and never by a sitting High Herald . New appointees were trained by , and generally took their direction from , Old Night . Good performance frequently resulted in the term of office being renewed for another four years . The residence of this office was a fortification known as Shield House located in northern Cormyr , northeast of Castle Crag on the west side of the Immerflow tributary . Possessions . Green Shield and Gauntlet were collectively known as the Tabards , short for the Sun and Moon Tabards , referring to the they wore . The shield of the office was a forest green field with no division , devices , or ordinaries . The rod of office was a metal shaft that bore two miniature shields , one at each end . The rod could operate as a " rod of splendor " and a " wand of negation " .
Erlranther Alibakkar Erlranther Alibakkar is the current Meisarch , the highest ranking member of the Council of Six , the government of Amn . He is noted as being in his late fifties as of 1362 DR ( see Age below ) and he has a slightly large belly . He was originally a caravan organizer and a fighter , but in 1333 DR he entered the Council of Six as the lower - ranked Namarch , moving his way up gradually . In an argument , Erlranther will stare down upon his opponent and tense his muscles so that it appears he is ready to fight . Age . Erlranther is described in " Lands of Intrigue " as being the Lord of House Alibakkar from 1302 DR , and described as being in his late fifties as of 1362 DR . For this to be feasible , Erlranther must have been born in 1302 DR . As of 1372 DR this would make him approximately seventy years old .
Malus Blackdagger Malus Blackdagger was an infamous bandit leader on the High Road , together with his brother Traven Blackdagger . History . Malus and Traven were two penniless brothers from Luskan . In the years just after the Spellplague of 1385 DR , they began their bandit careers with only a handful of men , but their ruthlessness and keen eye for opportunity earned them great success . The Blackdagger Bandits , as they were now called , gained some measure of fame , and criminals flocked to join them . With the rebuilding of Neverwinter and the subsequent increase in trade , the Blackdagger Bandits saw even greater increases , both to their income and to their ranks . After Neverwinter put a bounty or their heads , the two brothers disappeared for a time and started rumors that they had been killed and someone else led the Blackdagger Bandits . The truth was more nefarious ; the Red Wizard necromancer Kallos Tam transformed them into undead in order to use them and their forces to attack the city of Neverwinter . The Harpers discovered the plot and recruited an adventurer to destroy the bandits , so the adventurer infiltrated the bandit ' s stronghold of Cragmire Keep and fought and defeated Malus first .
Xi - Chu Xi - Chu was a vampire who ruled over the Taring village of Gigit in Kutuk Valley in Shou Lung in 1358 DR . History . In 1358 DR , Xi - Chu was attacked in the jungle by some hunters from the village of Tebing , who struck him with a wooden stake and then threw the body into the Ular River . Some time later , Xi - Chu washed ashore and two hunters who found the body removed the stake . Immediately , he drained them of all blood , managing to recover . He planned to regain control of Gigit , which during his absence was ruled by the monk Awang Sophir . He met an adventuring party , hired by the Emperor to find General Goyat Nagumo , and asked for their help in the reconquest of the village , offering safe passage through the area if they agreed and indiscriminately killing them if they refused . Somehow , Xi - Chu managed to return to Gigit , where Awang quickly escaped using his " ring of teleportation " to avoid a confrontation . Xi - Chu thus regained his rule .
Hu Don Hu Don was a bushi in T ' u Lung in 1358 DR . History . Hu Don was a bushi in the town of Pe Nok in T ' u Lung . In 1358 DR , he became the leader of the local Dragon Claw followers , destroying local martial schools and shrines . Later , Hu Don was confronted and killed by the wu jen Ko La Ko and an adventuring party hired by Ko Ho San .
Monkey Monkeys were tree - dwelling primates . Unlike other primates , some monkeys had tails . They were mostly found in warm forests and jungles but a few species could also live in tundras . While some monkeys were vicious in groups , most would attempt to flee from a fight , climbing a tree to escape any predators .
Muren Tso The Muren Tso , or the River of the Sky , was a river in the Hordelands . Description . Fed by glaciers in the Katakoro Shan and A - Ling Shan mountain ranges , the Muren Tso river flowed across the Katakoro Plateau until it reached the Nor Yudol lake , continuing on as the Muren Khi . The water of the river was clear and looked fresh , yet minerals from the mountains made the water bitter and mildly poisonous . Those who drank the water suffered from stomach cramps , nausea , and muscle pain . The nomads of the steppe were known to " forget " to tell travelers of the river ' s properties .
Brian Thomsen Brian Michael Thomsen was a writer and editor who worked for TSR , Inc . Career . Thomsen worked as the managing editor for fiction for TSR . He also authored two Forgotten Realms novels , " Once Around the Realms " and " The Mage in the Iron Mask " , both of which involved the character Volothamp Geddarm .
Furgis Boltsmelter Furgis Boltsmelter was a dwarf criminal in Moonsea . Activities . Furgis was a criminal who could be hired to procure information or objects from people with a skill that was uncanny . He used a " medallion of thoughts " , which allowed him to know the secrets that others held , which then permitted him to blackmail or otherwise use the stolen information to his advantage . History . Furgis committed a numbers of crimes for various employers . In 1491 DR , the drow mage Murssvayas Dhuurniv hired Furgis to obtain the elemental codex from the dwarves of Earthfast . He blackmailed a clan leader using his typical scheme and managed to take the codexm and went to deliver it to the drow . However , Furgis was pursued by the Earthfast dwarves and also by both the Cult of the Crushing Wave and the Cult of the Black Earth m who also wanted the codex . Thus , near Mulmaster in the Moonsea , he hired an adventuring party as bodyguards . Possession . Furgis ' s most precious possession was his " medallion of thoughts " , which he called " Aramesha ' s Wisdom " . Personality . The medallion also influenced the mind of its owner : with it Furgis was confident and in command , but without it he constantly second - guessed himself and submitted to other ' s demands easily . In his heart , Furgis was a coward . He usually asked lots of questions in a neverending stream in order to check all of anothers being ' s thoughts . Behind the Scenes . Very probably Furgis died during the fighting against both earth cultists and Hammer of Moradin
Tufala min - Jarmik Tufala min - Jarmik was a half - elven ethoist priest of Jarmik in 1367 DR . Activities . Tufala supervised the ten priests of the Mosque of the Thirsty Jann along the Pilgrims ' Route . All of the priests of the mosque helped passing travelers and pilgrims by offering food and a drink from their special well .
Correlian Correlian was a constellation in the elven tradition . It consisted of thirteen stars . Observation . It could be observed in autumn . Significance . In moon elf tradition , the appearance of Correlian marked the official end of summer . The liquor known as Elverquisst was distinctive for displaying a replica of Correlian as part of its drinking ritual .
Nahopaca The Nahopaca were a group of people living in Maztica . They were one of the seven major tribes of Maztican s . Society . Unlike the Dog People , the Nahopaca disliked the arid desert environment and so migrated to a less harsh area further north , living among the brush of the Pasocada Basin . They were hunter - gatherers , using their nomadic lifestyle to find the most plentiful source of food at any one time . They were not above raiding humanoid civilizations such as the Azuposi , but they would not go near the ruins of Esh Alakar , because of a Nahopacan myth about evil forces being imprisoned there . The Nahopaca spoke their own language . Combat . Nahopaca fought with bows and arrows . History . The Nahopaca were distantly related to the Dog People .
Valygar Corthala Valygar Corthala was a specialised ranger ( stalker ) living in Amn with a particular dislike for magic . His parents had come to a tragic end after being corrupted by the power of magic , and his whole line family was cursed because of his infamous ancestor Lavok . Determined to leave no heir and to have nothing to do with arcane magic , Valygar was nevertheless forced to face both in 1369 DR when Lavok returned from the Planes to Toril in search of his last descendant . Lavok ' s Planar Sphere was of great interest to the Cowled Wizards of Amn and , once they learned of Valygar ' s connection to it , put a significant bounty on the recovery of his body as Valygar ' s blood was the only thing that would open the sphere ' s doors . Valygar was accosted by Cowled Wizards at his family estate , but escaped when they became violent . The cowled wizards approached the protagonist ' s party who then sought him out at his cabin in the Umar Hills . They persuaded him to come back to Athkatla and enter the sphere . Once inside though , the sphere plane - shifted and needed to be refuelled with demon hearts . Valygar faced Lavok and discovered that he had been possessed by a malign being all along and eventually forgave his anscestor , carrying him out into the air of Toril for one last time before Lavok died . At the end of , Valygar continued to adventure after leaving the Protagonist ' s side , working near Waterdeep mostly . He eventually retired to Athkatla where he ( after some reluctance ) was made Chief Inspector and put an end to much of the corruption in the city . He married and had a son who grew up to be a wizard and the leader of the Cowled Wizards , instituting a lot of reforms within the organization .
Yapoza Yapoza was an Azuposi human settlement of 1 , 200 people on the banks of the Pasocada River in Maztica . History . A myth surrounded the city ' s history . It was alleged that when Matsailema , one of the War Twins , went on a rampage across the land , he became tired and chose to rest on the banks of the Pasocada River . While he was resting , a man and woman provided him with food and drink , and in exchange for their kindness , Matsailema pledged to provide the Azuposi people with prosperity , but introduced a matrilineal society to ensure that he kept some control over them . The site at which he took his rest was the site where the city was founded .
Naergoth Bladelord Naergoth Bladelord was one of the Wearers of Purple in the Cult of the Dragon . He was the warrior lord of the cult and the leader of the ruling council . He usually resided in Saerloon . He was one of the leaders that ordered the hunt for Shandril Shessair in 1357 DR . By 1479 DR , Naergoth had become a death knight and the co - ruler of the Well of Dragons . During the Tyranny of Dragons , he was the sole commander of the Well of the Dragon and the oldest living member of the Cult . Although he did not like the new direction of the Cult under Severin Silrajin , he served loyally . Appendix . Canon Conflict . In 4th edition sourcebook was called a death knights , but in Rise of Tiamat adventure was clearly stated as wight .
Teldartham Teldartham was the new captain of the guard of Skuld in Mulhorand in 1357 DR . History . In 1357 the clerics of Horus - Re managed to appoint Teldartham , a champion of Horus - Re , as captain of the guard of Skuld despite was a position usually covered by worshipers of Anhur .
Zilvreen Zilvreen was one of the Wearers of Purple in the Cult of the Dragon . He was the master thief of the cult and a member of the Wearers of Purple council . He usually resided in Saerloon . He was one of the leaders who ordered the hunt for Shandril Shessair in 1357 DR .
Hiro Masaru Hiro Masaru was a samurai retainer of the Niwa clan and shugo - matadai of Kuda in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . Hiro lived in Kuda where he had his office . He took care of affairs when Niwa Onshi was away . Personality . Hiro was efficient but bored . He hoped for a war or a revolt in order to show his valor .
Sebastian Stoe Sebastian Stoe was a boy in Mulmaster in 1491 DR . Relationships . Sebastian was the son of Blazen Stoe . He was interested in Ilva . History . In 1491 DR , Sebastian fell in love with Ilva , a girl who worked in a bar . She introduced him to meetings held by a strange dwarf prophet . Believing Ilva to be totally inappropriate for a Blade ' s son , Blazen confronted Sebastian , urging him to break off the relationship but instead he ran away from home . An adventuring party hired by Count Stoe eventually saved him from a strange flame at the meeting room .