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Graven Larvoldson Graven Larvoldson was a dwarf blacksmith in Undermountain in 1479 DR . Activities . Graven had a workshop in Waterdeep . History . In 1479 DR , he was kidnapped by the vampire Dayan , who ordered him to create the receptacles Dayan used to hold his life force when he turned to mist . After finishing the work , Graven was left in his cell to die .
Klonalogh Umesker Klonalogh Umesker was an inhabitant of the town of Mossbridges in the Vast around 1370 DR . Klonalogh was the foreman of a corps of engineers and stonemasons paid by the civic authorities of both Ravens Bluff and Tantras to maintain the massive multi - span bridge over the Fire River in Mossbridges . They could never be persuaded to risk or sabotage the bridge . However , they were corrupt in other areas . For a hefty bribe , they would conceal bodies , treasure , and telltale items in the bridge pilings , where they might remain for a good long time . Klonalogh was head of this operation too . The foreman ' s office could be found three doors north of The Blushing Gynosphinx , past two rooming houses , on the east side of the road .
Stonesmith Hammerhand Stonesmith Hammerhand was a dwarf noble and commander of the city guard of the city of Orvyltar in Ulgarth around 1367 DR . Stonesmith was one of the few dwarven nobles in the kingdom . Stonesmith commanded 500 men - at - arms and three cavalry troops , as well as the city ' s defenses . Stonesmith lovingly maintained the powerful ballistae mounted on the towers that overlooked Copper Bay . Appendix . Notes . Stonesmith might be a distant member of Clan Hammerhand , but " Hammerhand " is also a common nickname for dwarves according to " Dwarves Deep " . Stonesmith might have been intended to be the sixth baron of Ulgarth , as only five out of sixth were mentioned .
Swimstar Creek Swimstar Creek was a tributary of the Shining Stream , which in turn was a tributary of Tethyr ' s River Ith . It began in the Kuldin Peaks and divided County Morninggold in half . It was fast - moving but shallow and contained a breed of luminescent fish .
Falstaff Falstaff was one of the many Doomguide s who were part of the contingent in Neverdeath Graveyard in Neverwinter in 1484 DR . He and some of his fellows were lost in the graveyard after an assault by undead . Falstaff was killed when pierced by arrows . To prevent him from being resurrected by necromancers , an adventurer recruited to rescue the lost Doomguides burned his body .
Valan Jaelre Valan Jaelre was a leader of House Jaelre and the Jaezred Chaulssin . Physical Description . Valan wore fine robes and a house insignia of a sunburst with two dagger s pointing downward from it . He wielded a twisted staff that looked like it was made of filaments of shadow . Personality . He was overconfident and would rant about how he would defeat his opponents and bring down Menzoberranzan even when fighting a losing battle . History . In the late 15th century DR , Valan put a simulacrum of himself in charge of a House Jaelre attack on Shadowdale to steal the " Pendant of Ashaba " . The real Valan infiltrated the Braeryn in his ancestors ' home of Menzoberranzan , hoping to cause civil war . He sent a Jaezred Chaulssin assassin named Merinid Dalael to instigate a fight between the Council of Spiders and adventurers hired by the houses . The assassins ' involvement was discovered , and the adventurers were dispatched to Stenchstreets to eliminate Valan .
Whirlwind ( Akadi ) This whirlwind spell was an extremely powerful version of the " whirlwind " spell that was only given to priests of Akadi , the Queen of Air , and Aerdrie Faenya , the Winged Mother . It created a towering rotational vortex on land or sea that destroyed most everything in its path . Effects . This spell took ten minutes to cast , which was longer than the duration of the effect . Upon completion of this spell , a swirling cone - shaped cyclone was formed , 10 ft ( 3 m ) across the base , 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) across the top , and 270 ft ( 82 m ) tall . This spell would only function if there was enough room for a gigantic twister of these dimensions to form within 360 ft ( 110 m ) of the caster . The speed of the " whirlwind " was chosen at the time of casting and could be 90 ft ( 27 m ) or 180 ft ( 55 m ) per minute . The " whirlwind " could change direction by 60 degrees per minute . The caster had to concentrate for a full minute to change the speed or direction of the destructive vortex . If cast on land , the " whirlwind " had the form and destructive power of a tornado ; over water , it hit with hurricane force . Flying creatures that resisted the magic of this spell were immediately grounded or splashed down . Those that struggled but failed to resist hit the surface as if they had fallen from the sky . Smaller creatures that were not protected or were caught unaware had to resist the spell or be killed . Larger creatures were injured by the buffeting winds and flying debris and could not move toward the caster . Buildings in the path of the " whirlwind " were damaged just as if they were hit by an " earthquake " spell — all but the sturdiest stone structures were turned to rubble . Components . This spell was verbally chanted for ten minutes and required the priest ' s holy symbol and a piece of straw .
Hullack Trail The Hullack Trail was a trail running through southeastern Cormyr . Locations . Following the shores of the Thunder River , Wyvernwater , and the Wyvernflow , it linked Thunderstone , Hultail , Juniril , and Wheloon , as well as the Unknown Shrine , via short connecting trails . Around 10 miles ( 16 kilometers ) from the Hullack Trail lay a valley where the Golden Ruins were hidden . History . The petitioners and adventurers duped at the Temple of Mystra in Wheloon in the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR were told to cross the Hullack Trail and go overland to the Unknown Shrine , but they could choose to travel along the trail and go around .
Rystia Zav Rystia Zav was a spy and a member of the Harpers during the Rage of Demons . Personality . Rytsia had gone mad from loneliness , fear , and demon lord s ' influence . She believed that all beings she met were killers sent after her . History . Rystia was a Harper spy from Nesme . Two years before the Rage of Demons , she was tasked with the mission of finding Mantol - Derith and infiltrating the Zhentarim garrison there . However , Rystia became lost in the Underdark . During the Rage of Demons , she came to the gates of Mantol - Derith without knowing she had arrived or how .
Guge Guge was an ancient kingdom situated on the Katakoro Plateau . Geography . At the height of its power , the kingdom of Guge encompassed the entirety of the Katakoro Plateau , stretching as far north as the Hollow Crown Mountains . Appendix . Notes . Guge was likely named after the real world kingdom of Guge in Western Tibet .
Dragon magazine 15 Dragon magazine 15 was released in June 1978 . Features . Dragon Magic . Benveniste gives variant rules for creating spell lists for dragon s in the 1st - edition " Dungeons & Dragons " game . D & D Variants . Pits . This article contains random rules for creating traps . Random Events Table for Settlements and / or Settled Areas . The article includes rules for randomly building specific events in different locations , such as plagues and blizzards . Weather in the Wilderness . David Tillery has developed variant rules for adding weather into any 1st - edition " Dungeons & Dragons " game . The author gives detailed descriptions of the effects of rainfall and snow .
Ressa Ressa was Hagen ' s daughter in Neverwinter in the 1370s DR . History . Ressa was a merchant and Hagen ' s daughter . Ressa would greet the Kalach - Cha if the Kalach - Cha sided with the Watch . Like her father , she thought the Watch was ineffective , but would gain a better impression of them . Before thieves came , Hagen dismissed her , as she could have been captured .
Po Yul Dzayul Range The Po Yul Dzayul Range was a mountain range in Tabot in Kara - Tur . Geography . The Po Yul Dzayul Range was the middle of the three arms of the Yehimal that extended east into Kara - Tur . It bisected the high plateau of Tabot . Branching off from the south side was the Haraki Ridge . Locations . Two significant mountains in the Po Yul Dzayul Range were Mount Shun and Mount E ' kwong . Description . The Po Yul Dzayul Range appeared black from a distance , and peaks forbidding . Mount Shun was craggy and described as " mysterious " , while Mount E ' kwong was jagged , foreboding , and grim . High altitudes and the prevailing winds kept the glaciers frozen . Legends . By 1357 DR , a blind beggar in the city of Rokstang , Tabot , was telling a tale of how he and some companions once ventured into the Po Yul Dzayul Range and discovered a lost mine stuffed with diamond s and other gem s . However , the explorers were attacked by a wrathful spirit that slew all but the beggar . Left blinded by the spirit ( or perhaps by the sun ) , he wandered lost on a glacier for days until he was discovered and taken to Rokstang , where he survived as a beggar .
Isle of Quelthiir The Isle of Quelthiir , also known simply as Quelthiir or Passion Island , was an island that separated the Luirenstrand bay from the open waters of the Great Sea off the coast of Luiren . Geography . The Isle of Quelthiir was located off the southern coast of Luiren , a straight shot southeast from Shoun . It separated the Luirenstrand bay from the open waters of the Great Sea . Description . The island was 100 miles long and 10 miles wide . It appeared to be a large sandbar , with low hills and sea grass with only the occasional stunted tree . In part because of its location and low elevation , periodic storms from the ocean beat down on it . Rumors and legends . It was said that pirates , led by Jape " One - Eye " Belson , buried a fortune of pearls and silver in a heavily protected vault somewhere on the island .
Phelas Urm Phelas Urm was a merchant from Thentia by the Moonsea . Some time after the sinking of " Valashar ' s Bane " in 389 DR , he purchased the recovered Cormyr ean state sword , " Ilbratha " , from a fellow merchant , Sevan of Amnwater , while in Scornubel , not realizing the blade ' s significance . Phelas took the sword with him as he traveled overland , passing through Cormyr , and the sword was recognized in Arabel . In the Year of the Firstborn , 392 DR , agents of King Azoun I of Cormyr attempted to recover the sword , and Phelas panicked at being so hunted . Phelas was killed in the process . , but the sword went missing again , either due to the confusion of the situation , or due to a corrupt agent stealing the blade .
Farim al - Kanafi Farim al - Kanafi was an inhabitant of Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Personality . Farim complained about his job to anyone who would listen . Activities . Farim was a member of the Dauntless and served as the commander of the Gate of Wealth . Bored with his job , and believing it was not befitting a man of his skills , Farim had no trouble taking bribes , though he referred to them as " tokens of esteem . " He never let smugglers into Huzuz , but his " friends " received far less scrutiny when passing through the gates .
Thunder Peaks The Thunder Peaks were a range of mountains that ran in a north – south line , marking the eastern edge of Cormyr . The entire range was subject to extremely severe and sudden storms all year round . They were home to tribes of orc s and goblin s that launched raids in nearby Cormyr , Sembia , and the Dalelands , and were also home to the dracolich Aurgloroasa , the Sibilant Shade . The Thunder Peaks once hosted the dwarven settlement of Thunderholme . The Thunder River flowed west out of the Thunder Peaks to the Wyvernwater . In Elven , the Thunder Peaks were called " Airmbult " , or translated into common , Storm - Fangs .
Lake Weng Lake Weng ( originally called the Lake of Amin ) was a lake in the Cloud Peaks region of Amn . Geography . Lake Weng was a freshwater lake formed by a rocky ridge of the Cloud Peaks stretching from near the city of Crimmor to the city of Amnwater . It was fed by the rivers Amnurflow and Wengwater and emptied by Alandor River . The lake was surrounded by four tiny villages , Minsor Vale , Ideepton , Edive , and Shatar , which were all once cities of the theocracy of Minsorran . By 1370 DR , the people living among the ruins survived by fishing in the lake and growing root crops . History . In 300 DR , a series of conclaves from the churches of Lathander , Mystra , Selûne , and Shar were formed along the shores of the lake and became the theocracy of Minsorran . In 347 DR , the emperor Shoon VII gave governorship of the region around the lake to Thealnak of Memnon as a reward for creating the " Codex Thealnakkar " . The four settlements around the lake were destroyed in 600 DR , when a blizzard buried them in snow for months and all the citizens were eaten by a white dragon .
Miz ' ri Mizzrym Miz ' ri Mizzrym was the matron mother of House Mizzrym in 1372 DR . Description . She was considered comely but perpetually wore an ugly scowl . History . Miz ' ri was matron mother of her house in 1361 DR and 1372 DR . At time of Rage of Demons she dominated the city ' s slave trade Relationships . She had two twin daughters : Greyanna and Sabal . She favored Greyanna , the eldest , until Greyanna ' s death in 1372 DR at the hands of her brother Pharaun .
The Siege The Siege by Troy Denning is the second novel in the Return of the Archwizards trilogy . Summary . Evereska defends itself against the overwhelming phaerimm in a losing battle for survival , the Chosen of Mystra fight for their goddess against the enigmatic Shadovar who wield the powers of the Shadow Weave and the long - exiled Netherese archwizards try to consolidate their foothold in the Prime Material plane , reclaiming what they see as rightfully theirs . In all this turmoil , the elf Galaeron Nihmedu fights his own shadow for possession of his very being .
Kerbin Dellmon Kerbin Dellmon was the patriarch of the Dellmon family and a farmer during the Elemental Evil crisis . Activitivies . Kerbin managed a great farm in the valley . History . In 1491 DR , the Iceshield orc s attacked many farms around the Dellmon property . However , Kerbin refused to abandon his farm and go to Yartar . So he remained with his workers and family to defend it . With the lucky arrival of some adventurers , he was able to defend the farm .
Ecology Ecology is a long - running series of articles in " Dragon magazine " , focusing on detailed information on various monsters and creatures . This table lists all of the articles , but not all articles are within , and therefore some don ' t contain links or citation templates .
Mosque of a Thousand Fountains The Mosque of a Thousand Fountains was a temple dedicated to Zann found in Muluk , the City of Kings , in 1367 DR . Description . The mosque actually straddled a large section of the city walls . Activities . This mosque was not only a house of worship for Zann , but also served as a small university for the wealthy elite of Muluk . A well - documented library was accessible by the public six days per week . Much of its contents dealt with Muluk ' s rich history .
Evermeet : Island of Elves Evermeet : Island of Elves is a stand - alone novel by Elaine Cunningham . Summary . The book is shaped as an elven history opera written by Danilo Thann . In the first part of the book , it is narrated of the gods of the elven pantheon and in particular of the betrayal of Araushnee , who wanted to remove her partner and lover Corellon Larethian to gain his powers . To achieve that , she obtained the help of several other evil deities , eventually causing a gods war . Just when her plans were close to accomplishment , Sehanine Moonbow reported the dark elf goddess crimes and the Seldarine banished her to the Abyss and her son Vhaeraun , who helped her , to a mortal world . Araushnee ' s daughter , Eilistraee , also chose exile , having been unwittingly involved in her mother ' s plans . In the second part of the book , it is narrated of the elven heroes from the Dawn Age until their leave to Evermeet . It is said of the struggles of Durothil and Sharlario Moonflower to protect their people and to escape the temptations of power and evil ; of Kethryllia Amarillis ' crusade to the Abyss to rescue her lover Anarallath ; of how the Circle of Magi , with its Center in Starleaf , shaped the Weave to what it is called the First Sundering and the creation of Evermeet ; and of the perilous travel to the new homeland undertaken by some houses of the elven people . In those ages , many are the enemies that the Elves had to face , the most terrible ones being the fallen goddess Lolth and her drow and the hostilities between Sun elves and Moon elves . In the third part of the book , it is narrated of Evermeet ' s struggles to defend itself against the attacks planned by the Beast Lord Malar . It is said of heroes like Darthoridan Craulnober and his wife Anarzee Moonflower , who sacrificed herself for her homeland and People , and of the great mage Vhoori Durothil , who most than anyone else desired power , but who created formidable defenses for Evermeet , such as huge sea creatures called the Guardians and the Starfleet , made of flying ships . In those times , Evermeet importance grew because most of the mainland elven communities fell or lost power . The forth part of the book speaks about the rise of Zaor Moonflower as king of Evermeet by right of the moonblades . Yet he couldn ' t take the rightful queen , Amlaruil Moonflower , as his wife . His reign was not troubleless : apart from attacks to the island , also the houses of Amarillis and Nimesin must be dealt with ; the first because of the desire of power , obtained through the Amarillis queen that the king was forced to marry ; the second because of their attempts to get rid of Moon elves rulers . These troubles were a menace for the king , Amlaruil , and also their children . Eventually , Amlaruil became the official queen . The fifth and last part of the book speaks about Amlaruil and Zaor ' s reign , goes on with the assassination of the king , and ends with yet another attack brought by Lolth and Malar together with Kymil Nimesin to Evermeet . Evermeet survives thanks to her queen and her son Lamruil Moonflower .
Lorien Dawnbringer Lorien Dawnbringer was a priestess of Sune in Waterdeep . She was a very good friend of Ilira Nathalan and the two were rumored to be lovers although it ' s doubtful they had a physical relationship because Ilira ' s spellscar prevented her from touching another person . Lorien spent time skulking around Downshadow , healing adventurers who had taken on more than they could handle . In 1479 DR in an attempt to gain a measure of revenge on Ilira , Beshaba ' s high priest , Lilten , had Lorien killed by one of his minions , the dwarf Rath .
Chatkcha A chatkcha was a type of exotic throwing weapon invented by the thri - kreen and unique to them . The chatkcha was a kind of triangular throwing wedge with three piercing points . The thri - kreen carved it from a crystalline material . It could deal critical injuries to a target , and was effective to 20 feet ( 6 meters ) and could be thrown up to 270 feet ( 82 meters ) . A thrown wedge that missed its target could even return to the thrower . A warrior needed to be highly trained to use one , as it would cut an unprotected hand , but it was much more familiar to the thri - kreen . Collectors would pay for one in good condition .
Tree Ghost Tribe The Tree Ghost Tribe were a Uthgardt barbarian band that seperated from the Blue Bear tribe in 1313 DR . History . In 1372 DR , the Tree Ghost ancestral mound was the Grandfather Tree . Religion . They considered the Grandfather Tree sacred and maintained a camp nearby .
Icewind Dale Icewind Dale was an arctic region , along the northernmost part of the Sword Coast . History . The region was first populated when Northlander longships reached the region during the last centuries of the Illefarn empire . Initially settling on the islands , the northlanders would eventually settle Icewind Dale . Geography . Icewind Dale was an icy tundra and the northernmost explored area of Faerûn . Its only permanent settlements were known as Ten - Towns , a confederation of a number of minor settlements cooperating with each other . On the northern face of Kelvin ' s Cairn , the only mountain in the region , a cave where Drizzt Do ' Urden resided for some time as a ranger and protector of Ten - Towns . Three lakes , whose temperature even in the summer months is cold enough to kill a man , are the only known places to find the Knucklehead trout , a fish whose bones are almost exactly like ivory . Government . The capital of the region was the town of Bryn Shander . Inhabitants . The region was mainly populated by fishermen , craftsmen , rangers , dwarves mining the deeps for minerals and precious stones , barbarians , and merchants who tolerate the hostile climate in the hope of trading in ivory and gem s . The region was home to a number of white dragons . Notes . It is famous because many events involving the drow renegade , Drizzt Do ' Urden , occurred here .
Rammaq Rammaq was an ancient titan , originally living during the Age of Giants , hence his large size as a demilich . History . He had been an undead mage for a very long time , and repeatedly sought to become a demigod , to no avail . He joined in Akachi ' s crusade as a lieutenant in the hopes of being able to obtain several tomes stored in Eternity ' s End in order to reach apotheosis . The crusade was foiled , but he managed to flee Myrkul ' s wrath and continued to search for a means of becoming a god . When the time for the Third Crusade was at hand , Rammaq returned to the Fugue Plane to resume what Akachi started , in hopes of trying again to obtain the Tome of Ka ' Tai and the Tome of the Dolorous Sage . After the initial wave , he and his soldiers headed to Eternity ' s End . The Kalach - Cha had a number of chances of foiling Rammaq ' s crusade , possibly even killing him . They could allow the books to be lost , and under some conditions Rammaq would see betrayal and attack . If the player retrieved one or both tomes , Rammaq sent an undead minion to assist at the Wall of the Faithless , while he left to work on apotheosis . His fate also affected the fate of Kaelyn ; if he lived , and she continued to crusade against the Wall , he would later betray her in a future crusade . This resulted in her siblings being pulled into the Abyss , leaving her a mute and broken woman .