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Xantriph Xantriph was a beholder member of the Zhentarim and one of the closest ally of Manshoon . History . Xantriph was a beholder living in the Temple in the Sky , a strange flying hollow rock over Teshendale . Informed by his spies of the strange place , Manshoon investigated personally , hoping to find powerful magic . Instead , he discovered the beholder Xantriph . The two canny individuals joined forces , claiming the rock was a conduit to the gods . Banite priests flocked to the place where Xantriph instructed them all to do as Manshoon commanded , joining the Zhentarim and leading them away from the decadent High Imperceptor of the church . However , in order to do this , Manshoon and his magelings had to pledge fealty to Bane , promising to lead the faith to even greater heights of power than the weakening High Imperceptor had . Furthermore , Manshoon promised control of the priesthood and Zhentil Keep to the beholders , or so it seemed . The plot was ruined when , in 1350 DR , the adventurers known as the Knights of Myth Drannor discovered the Temple and in exploring it they found Xantriph . The Knights soon fought the evil monster and killed Xantriph .
Shandagara Shandagara was a human woman and a pirate operating on the Sea of Fallen Stars in central Faerûn . History . In the Year of the Serpent , 1359 DR , Shandagara disappeared , leaving her treasure - laden ship abandoned in the Vilhon Reach . The likely explanation was that some magic had whisked her away . After mid - autumn of that year , traders spotted a human warrior woman of similar manner fighting alongside the dwarves of Earthfast , and some speculated that this was Shandagara . However , she later turned out to be another woman . Personality . As a so - called pirate " queen " , Shandagara acted like it and had a hot temper .
Nightshade ( nightclub ) The Nightshade was a nightclub in Scornubel in the late 1360s DR It was dim and usually crowded , and a home to music , passion , and shady dealings . It served as a festhall and gambling house . It lay on top of the crypt of the Wondermen , although the club ' s staff denied its existence or claimed that the secret panel that granted access to the crypt moved regularly .
Rashemi The Rashemi are a human ethnic group native to Rashemen . Appearance . Most are short ( about 5 1 / 2 feet tall on average ) and muscular , with a hardy physique . They commonly have dusky skin , dark eyes , and thick black hair . Men are especially hairy and may maintain a thick dark beard ; baldness is virtually unknown in their culture . Women often wear their hair long and elaborately plaited . Culture . Rashemi think of themselves as inhabitants of a harsh and beautiful land ruled by spirits and rarely display the arrogance of other human ethnic groups . Children are expected to earn their place in the world , rather than having it handed to them , and they view life as a series of challenges to face and defeat . They place a high value on individual accomplishment and strength , physical in Rashemen and magical in Thay . Elders are respected for their wisdom and mental strength . Rogues are very uncommon as little value is placed in the accumulation of wealth . Most young adult Rashemi travel extensively for a year as part of a coming - of - age ritual called " dajemma " , resulting in a population with considerable worldly knowledge . Formal schooling is not emphasized because of the strong warrior culture in Rashemen and the subjugation of the lower classes in Thay . However , many Rashemi are still literate . Languages . Rashemi usually speak Common and their national language . Within the borders of Rashemen , the national language is Rashemi , which uses the Thorass alphabet . Religions . The Rashemi commonly pray to " the Three " - Chauntea , Mielikki , and the Hidden One , Mystra . They also venerate many local spirits , unknown elsewhere in Faerûn . Other Rashemi may pray to the Mulhorandi pantheon or the four elemental deities , particularly Kossuth . Brief History . The Rashemi are descendants of the nomadic tribes that were employed as mercenaries by Mulhorand and helped win the Orcgate Wars of - 1075 DR to - 1069 DR . They then forged the empire of Raumathar , which rivaled the Mulhorand and Unther empires in its day . In the centuries after , they fought many battles against the Narfell empire over the contested Rashemi tribal lands on the Priador plateau . Finally in - 150 DR , the empires suffered a mutual defeat in a massive fiery clash involving an avatar of Kossuth and an army of fiends led by the demon lord Eltab . The armies of the Mulhorand empire quickly swept in and reoccupied the Priador plateau , and their descendants continue to subjugate the Rashemi of Thay today . For a time , Eltab ruled the lands of Rashemen , but the Witches of Rashemen aligned with the native Rashemi and the warrior Yvengi in - 75 DR and forced the demon to flee . In the centuries since , Thay has attempted to take Rashemen from the Rashemi many times , but have always been repelled . Today , the Rashemi are the most numerous human ethnic group on the Priador plateau of Thay and in Rashemen . Minority groups of them can be found throughout the surrounding regions as well .
Cosmology Cosmology is the study of the cosmos — the structure , organization and composition of all that there is . What most people would call the " known universe " is labeled the Prime Material Plane . It holds the world of Toril , the moon , the sun , and extends out into space to the stars . " How far " out into space is a question of cosmology , and the answer may depend on what cosmological model is used to describe the Prime Material plane . But there are many other planes of existence , some very much like the Prime and some so alien that they almost defy description . Like other dimensions , these other planes may overlap , surround , or penetrate the Prime Material plane , or they may be connected by some mystic avenue , often requiring magic to explore . Together , all the various planes are usually referred to as the " multiverse " and they are the focus of cosmologists as they try to map , measure , and understand the planes and their relationship to life , to death , and to each other . Cosmological Models . There have been numerous theories on the structure of the multiverse over the ages . The three major ones are as follows : Other Material Planes . Although it may seem strange it is a fact known to most cosmologists that the Prime Material Plane within which Toril resides is not the only plane of its kind in all the multiverse . Other worlds have been recorded to exist and each of the cosmological models has a way of explaining how they connect , relate , or coexist with one another . Of course the scholarly inhabitants of each of these Material planes thinks that theirs is the Prime Material plane , but cosmology shows that this is just a point of view . The three other Material planes discovered so far are : Anomalous Planes . Though most planes are described by one or more of the cosmological models there are some exceptions that do not have a clear place in any known cosmology yet . These planes exist in unknown , nigh unreachable places and only a few well - informed scholars even know of their existence . These planes may drift distantly in one of the fundamental planes or lie entirely outside of the World Axis or any of the other models . These planes often do not follow the same physical laws as do the other planes and are immensely inhospitable . The known anomalous planes are as follows , though undoubtedly more exist :
Rite of Rebirth The Rite of Rebirth was ritual created by the god Bahamut designed to transform good - aligned non - draconic humanoids into dragonborn of Bahamut . Background . The Platinum Dragon rejected the thought of breeding creatures to oppose the aberrant creations of Tiamat . He instead sought out humanoid volunteers of any non - draconic race who had shown strong determination and the will to work against vile draconic creatures . A potential recruit ' s past didn ' t mattered to Bahamut while the candidate had demonstrated the commitment to oppose Tiamat and her spawn . Even wrongdoers found redemption and purpose in becoming Bahamut ' s servants . Usually , Bahamut called those humanoids he had chose before adolescence , but sometimes adults heard the call of Bahamut as well . The call was a courteous mental question , asking in the hearts and souls of those deemed worthy if were willing to undertake the duty to protect the world from the spawn of Tiamat , giving up all that they were until that moment of their lives for a life of hardships and sacrifices . Not all those who were called answered , but those who did it underwent a magical process known as the " Rite of Rebirth " . Those who committed to this demanding ritual meditated for a full day and night , their head filled with reminders of all they were giving up . Those who elected to go on , prepared an specially built egg - shaped chamber and entered on it to sleep for another full day and night , emerging at the next dawn as an adult dragonborn ( regardless of their previous age ) , a draconic humanoid with metallic scales and draconic abilities . They had reborn as permanent champions of the Platinum Dragon . History . The " Rite of Rebirth " was created during the Time of Dragons , when Bahamut first sought out volunteers to become dragonborn and help him battle the spawn of Tiamat . The knowledge of the ritual resurfaced in 1359 DR , when Bahamut regained his deific status and began to search once more for those worthy of being called his children . After the last Rage of Dragons , in 1373 DR , many non - dragon devotees of Bahamut began to felt a strong urge to become dragonborn . Many of those who were called underwent the " Rite of Rebirth " , and the Sisterhood of Essembra helped those who were interested in taking the rituals and sought their help .
Hyena A hyena was a type of pack animal known for its shrewdness and hunting skills and for its disturbing laugh - like call . Description . Hyenas came in different varieties but commonly had stripes on their fur , weighing about 120 pounds ( 55 kilograms ) and measuring a about a yard ( meter ) in length . Their fur coloration gave them an advantage when hiding within areas of tall grass . Combat . Hyenas fought in packs and were intelligent enough to send some of the members to circle and flank their prey . They were capable of tripping with their sharp jaws . Reputation . Gnoll s , unsurprisingly , had a strong affinity for hyenas , keeping many as pets or guards . The Mulhorand i god Set also favored hyenas , using them as omens for his followers .
Xern Xern was a monk at the Monastery of the Yellow Rose . Activities . Xern was a member of the Order of the Chisel of the Disciples of St . Sollars the Twice - Martyred . His duty was to act as wine master and cook for the monastery and occasionally also for the Guest House . Secretly , he was also a member of the Cult of Howling Hatred . History . Xern was one of the cultists who infiltrated the monastery in 1491 DR . He brewed the cordial that cultists used to keep Mother Savahn unconscious . Relationships . Xern was one of the few to know fellow monk Nym personally . He also was a good friend of Ovon .
Many - Hued Peacock Society The Many - Hued Peacock Society was a secret society plotting the ruin of Shou Lung . Description . The Many - Hued Peacock Society was known for their centuries - long plots . This derived also from the fact that most of the members of the Inner Council were more than 100 years old . History . The Many - Hued Peacock Society was the oldest secret society in Shou Lung . Curiously , in its pursuit of its goals of destroying the Empire ' s bureaucracy , the Many - Hued Peacock Society had been indirectly and directly responsible for saving the Empire from destruction more than once . In their conflict with Shou Lung ' s Royal Vagabonds , they ruined some of plots of the Gorath , who had menaced the integrity of the Empire .
Double Dragon Gambling Hall The Double Dragon Gambling Hall was a secret , invitation only , gambling den located in the Shou district of Xiousing in Marsember . The entrance to the Double Dragon was through a curtain in the Shrine of Tymora . The ground floor was reserved for common patrons while wealthy patrons were invited to game at the high stakes games on the top floor . Patrons . The Double Dragon ' s patrons included Shou Purple Dragons , members of the Nine Golden Swords and many merchants .
Hawk A hawk was a bird with excellent vision and a long tail . Ecology . Hawks were predatory birds that were native to the natural world . These animals flew through the sky in search of prey , which included small animals , lizards , snakes , and vermin . Training . Some of the best - trained hawks were trained by the elven House Korianthil . Hawks could be trained as hunting companions if raised from chicks and properly instructed .
Serge Affapanov Lord Serge Affapanov was a noble in Mulmaster in 1491 DR . Relationships . Serge was the father of Ayre Affapanov . He was allied with the Lords ' Alliance . Activities . Serge was a Mulmaster noble involved in the gemstone trade from Damara and the Bloodstone Lands . History . In 1489 DR , his wife died and he was left alone with his daughter . In 1491 DR , Serge was one of the nobles predicted to become one of the Blades at the next election meeting . However , during one of his trips to Damara , Ayre disappeared . The Lords ' Alliance asked an adventuring party hired to find Liticia Gos to also find Ayre . The adventurers found Liticia in the Yellow Breath Chapter House under Thylius Caramitru ' s influence .
Symbol Symbol was a conjuration spell that was similar to " glyph of warding " , creating a rune that had a variety of possible devastating effects when triggered . Effects . There was both a divine and an arcane version of this spell . Both versions had the caster tracing one or more glowing runes in the air or on any solid surface and choosing the triggered effect . Divine " symbols " were triggered by anyone viewing the rune from up to 60 ft ( 18 . 3 m ) away , and lasted a little over two hours ( more for higher level priests ) before vanishing . Arcane " symbols " were triggered by proximity ( passing over them , touching them , passing through a portal that had the runes inscribed on it ) or by reading them , and were permanent until triggered . Components . One reason the strength , duration , and variety of effects varied widely between divine and arcane " symbols " was the material components used in casting the spell . Divine spellcasters needed bit of phosphorous and a drop of mercury . Arcane spellcasters had to have 5 , 000 gp worth each of powdered black opal and diamond dust . Both versions required verbal utterances and somatic gestures including the tracing of the rune or runes themselves .
Voaraghamanthar Voaraghamanthar , known as the Black Death , was one of the most famous black dragon s . Personality . Voaraghamanthar shared an unusually powerful empathic link with his twin Waervaerendor . They truly acted as one soul in two bodies and their greatest fear was that someone would discover their secret . From a young age , Voaraghamanthar and his twin desired immortality but they were not interested in normal dracolich transformation . However , they believed that Chardansearavitriol ' s condition was somehow different and tried to replicate it . Both were able sorcerers , Voaraghamanthar preferred to study ancient tomes . They saw most other creatures only as food or annoyances to be quickly disposed of . The exceptions were adventurers and other dragons . They avoided other dragons , not out of fear but in order to avoid being discovered as twinss . Adventurers , on the other hand , they viewed as tools too useful to be killed and the Black Brothers needed to recover too many artifacts to not use adventurers that agreed to work for them . Activities . The Black Brothers patrolled their domain efficiently . If they detected other dragons , they retreated underwater to avoid conflict , unless the visiting dragons were trying to settle in the mere . In that case , they fought to the death to kill the intruders and keep their secret . If they detected adventurers , Waervaerendor would spy on the group to see if they could be useful for the brothers . Voaraghamanthar intervened only if his twin ' s talking failed and they needed to fight . History . Voaraghamanthar and his twin Waervaerendor hatched in the Mhair Jungles , and thanks to their empathic link they managed not to kill each other before hatching . On the contrary , they killed all their other siblings and fled before their parents came back . After wandering Faerun for a time , they finally found a home in the Mere of Dead Men , attracted by the isolation of the place and legends about the hoard of Chardansearavitriol and the treasures of flooded Uthtower and other realms . They especially hoped to find the lost " Twin Crowns of Myrmoran " , reputed to have enhanced the empathic bond between the fraternal monarchs of Uthtower and Yarlith and granted them magical powers . They started posing as only one dragon , named Voaraghamanthar , and soon tales were told across the Realms about the legendary Wyrm of the Mere , a strange black dragon that could appear out of nowhere to assault adventurers . Despite not being really interested in becoming dracolich es , they approached the local Cult of the Dragon cell to use them for their plans . Thanks to the cultists , the Black Brothers recovered one of the " Twin Crowns of Myrmoran " . In 1372 DR , they captured a Helm ite adventuring party and planned to use them to search for the " Twinned Crown of Uthtower " , the second of the " Twin Crowns of Myrmoran " . With both crowns , Voaraghamanthar and his twin hoped to increase their powers .
Mhoaran King Mhoaran the Tusk - Bearded of the House of Ithal - Strohm - Bormul was the first king of the Lions ' Dynasty of Tethyr . Description . Mhoaran was a thick and tall man and a powerful warrior . Personality . King Mhoaran was known for his powerful temper , but he was also a shrewd ruler . Relationships . Mhoaran was a great - grandson of Queen Sybille the Great and the son of the only brother of Cyriana the Great , Prince Atann . Because of so many assassination attempts on his family , Mhoaran lost three wives and was the father of more than 40 children , as he attempted to produce an heir . History . Mhoaran was born in 919 DR , the Year of the Chase . He and his father , Prince Atann , believed him to have a more legitimate claim to the throne , as Atann should have been the male heir of Sybille rather than the line having passed through Queen Cyriana to Queen Teresa the Great as it did . For this reason , Mhoaran built up an army and staged a military coup to take the throne from King Teremir , Teresa ' s son . When Teremir refused to step down from the throne , Mhoaran ' s army attacked , and Mhoaran himself slew King Teremir . The year was 959 DR . King Mhoaran ' s reign was an unstable time , where the nobles of the land sought to assassinate him and his family to restore the Bormul Dynasty . Mhoaran tried to protect his children by hiding them at birth and having them raised in secret . Even so , the first sixteen sons of Mhoaran died before they could reach adulthood . Upon his death , his seventeenth son ( and 32 child ) , Nearel , succeeded him as king in 974 DR .
Ranthor Ranthor was a human wizard and master of Shal Bal who lived in Cormyr . Description . Being a wizard , Ranthor liked to dress in fine clothes and keep his appearance in good order ; many of his robes were blue , which was his signature color . Personality . As a teacher , Ranthor was kind and giving , always providing his students with positive encouragement and motivation . When he was a young man , Ranthor loved to dance and was always surrounded by beautiful women . Possessions . After his death , Ranthor left Shal all his personal items , including a staff of power , a cloth of many pockets , a ring of three wishes , a wand of wonder , and his familiar , Cerulean . History . Around 1337 DR , Ranthor took Shal Bal as an apprentice , even though she had no gold nor demonstrated any magical gift . In Flamerule 24 , 1340 DR , Ranthor traveled to Phlan to aid a fellow wizard , Denlor . Death . While communicating with Shal through a crystal ball , Ranthor was stabbed from behind by a dark dagger wielded by an unknown killer who wore a strange serpent - headed armlet .
Death link Death link , also known as body sympathy , was an arcane necromantic spell that connected the caster with a target creature in such a way that damage or healing to one also affected the other . Effects . When cast , the target had to be within 240 yd ( 220 m ) of the caster , but for the duration of the spell , the distance between caster and target did not matter as long as they were both on the same plane of existence . If one of the participants traveled to a different plane , then the link was severed with no ill consequence . For the oldest version of this spell , it was only required that the caster visualize his or her victim . While linked , any damage suffered or healing bequeathed to one was also transferred to the other . The spell lasted a minimum of two hours and forty minutes ; longer for more experienced casters . The target had a chance to resist the magic of this spell or else both participants were locked into the spell — even the caster could not dispel it prematurely . If the caster was killed , then so was the linked creature , but not vice versa . However , if the target creature had more health than the caster to start with , then it was possible for the caster to die from transferred damage , leaving the victim wounded but alive . Usage . This spell was sometimes used to inflict torment as revenge on a weaker enemy , but saw more frequent use in preventing treachery during negotiations . It could also be used to heal a comrade that was in a dangerous situation but inaccessible by normal healing means . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell . The oldest version of this spell also required the utterance of the target ' s true name as part of the casting . History . " Death link " was recorded in a tome of unknown origin called The Alcaister at least 600 years before it was published in " Volo ' s Guide to All Things Magical " when it became generally known to the magical community , although it was uncommon to find it .
Wand of power The wand of power was a potent magical item belonging to a god . This god was said to be the father of the goddess Selûne in the legend called the Song of Selûne . History . In the Song of Selûne , a young , bored , and impulsive goddess Selûne " borrowed " her father ' s wand of power and used the wand to fly away in a bubble of force , so that she might experience life in other realms . In time , she traveled to another plane and was smitten by a mysterious and attractive warrior , a lord of his people . The stranger persuaded her to use the wand to transport him and his followers to Toril , where they planned to settle . However , once they landed , he revealed he was the monstrous Imgig Zu , intent on conquest and ruin . He seized her father ' s wand of power and intended to kill the deceived goddess . Fortunately , with the distraction of a brave young wizard , Selûne was able to escape . The goddess used her own life force to imprison the monsters inside a pocket dimension within a gigantic moonstone , known as " Selûne ' s Eye " . However , the wand of power remained in Imgig ' s clutches . Having eventually escaped from the gem , Imgig Zu used the wand of power to release the rest of his people from the " Selûne ' s Eye " .
Skie Silvershield Skie Silvershield was the innocent and extremely naive daughter of Grand Duke Entar Silvershield . She reputably enjoyed sneaking out of the safety of her father ’ s well - guarded estate and held unrealistic dreams of a life of adventure . She reportedly awaited " rescue " by Eldoth , her lover .