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Grunnarch Grunnarch was a northmen king of Norland in the Moonshae Isles . Personality . Grunnarch was a fierce and proud man . History . In 1345 DR , Grunnarch the Red brought his host of longship s to Thelgaar Ironhand ' s Iron Keep on Oman ' s Isle to prepare for raiding and pillaging the cities of Caer Corwell and Caer Callidyrr and the Ffolk lands in the Moonshae Isles . . He was in charge of attacking Gwynneth from the Western shores .
Black Raven Tribe The Black Raven Tribe was a particularly conservative band of the Uthgardt barbarian s who resided at Raven Rock . History . In 1372 DR , the Black Ravens ' ancestral mound was the Raven Rock . Organization . They held to the old strict barbaric traditions and reacted violently to new customs or dynamics . They were the renowned raiders and bandits of the North , often preying on foreign merchants and missionaries . Appearances . In Icewind Dale II , the band of heroes crossed the Ice Marshes and were barraged by bands Black Raven barbarians numerous times . They got by the barbarian rock wall and then moved on to the white dragon lair .
Polymorph any object Polymorph any object ( originally called Aksa ' s morphing ) was a powerful transmutation spell that let one change someone or something into anything else . Effects . Upon completion of the spell , the subject — which could be any nearby creature or a nonmagical item — was changed into a creature or object of the caster ' s desire . There were some limitations to the power of this spell . For example , the spell could not create valuable items , whether financially so , such as money , or alchemically so , such as cold iron . It could not create or effect magical items at all . The spell also had limits on the sizes of targeted items . The duration of the spell effect depended on a number of factors . In general , the more similar the starting and ending forms , the longer the change would last . The duration was also longer if the new form was less intelligent than the original form . For example , a spellcaster could turn a puppet into a human for no more than an hour , but a human could be turned into a puppet for about three hours before reverting back to the original form . Components . To cast this spell required verbal and somatic component s . In addition , a cleric had to clutch his or her ( un ) holy symbol , and an arcane spellcaster had to use some gum arabic , mercury , and a source of smoke , all of which were consumed in the process . History . The spell was invented by the Netherese arcanist Aksa the Destroyer in −2039 DR .
Couatl The couatl was a large , winged serpentine creature , and considered a native outsider . History . The couatl were originally sarrukh from Okoth who , when they realized that their empire was failing , fled to the other planes of existence . They never found a plane that they were willing to live in for more than a generation , so they became nomads , traveling from plane to plane . This life hardened most of the sarrukh , leading them into evil . A few dissenters broke off from their evil peers and entreated Jazirian , a fragment of the World Serpent , for succor , who responded by turning them into their present forms . The rest of the Okothian sarrukh declared war on their transformed former brethren but the couatl held their own , despite the sarrukh ' s advantage of greater numbers . This continued until Jazirian was slain by Merrshaulk , a darker fragment of the World Serpent . This forced the couatl to flee back to Abeir - Toril . They arrived in Maztica , where most remained . Environment . Coutal inhabited warm jungles . They were most common in Maztica . Description . A couatl resembled a long , feathered serpent with a pair of rainbow - feathered wings that allowed it to fly . They were around 12 feet ( 3 . 5 meters ) in length , with a wingspan of 15 feet ( 4 . 5 meters ) . They weighed around 1 , 800 pounds ( 882 kilograms ) . Abilities . Their powerful minds were capable of great psionic might . Society . Couatls live solitary lines , in pairs , or in flights of 3 – 6 individuals . Their intellect was above that of most human s , and , although they did not use weapons and armor as a human might , they often owned treasure . They typically spoke Common , Draconic , and Celestial . The spell " summon monster IX " could summon a couatl . Couatls were known for their beauty , magic , and virtue . Due to their intelligence and devotion to good , they were sometimes worshiped by people who inhabited the same area as them . Maztica . Couatls became the favored beings and signs of the god Qotal . When he left the True World , he made a prophecy that a couatl would one day appear and be greeted by his chosen daughter . This would be the first sign of the god ' s return to his people .
Storm walk Storm walk is a spell of the evocation school used by sorcerer s , most often those with a taste for the entropic forces of wild magic . " Storm walk " , when cast , makes each step of the sorcerer for a brief , momentary stride of five feet impact the ground with a thunderous clap , injuring a creature of the sorcerer ' s choice fifty feet or less away from their original location . The spell ' s power is determined by the sorcerer ' s charisma , as well as the sorcerer ' s degree of experience . As one of the most basic spells cast by sorcerers , " storm walk " the power needed to cast " storm walk " recharges instantaneously .
Flame of justice Flame of justice was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell was a more powerful version of the " fire truth " spell and was cast in the same manner using a special lit candle . When the target of this spell spoke falsely , part of their body would burst into flame . For this spell , the idea of truth is based on the caster ' s ideal , not the target ' s . If something is incorrect yet the caster believed it to be the truth , then the target would suffer accordingly if they " lied . " This spell expired after ten questions were asked . Components . This spell required a candle made from a rare form of desert bees wax to cast .
Order of the Silver Lance The Order of the Silver Lance was a mercenary company based in Ormath in the Shining Plains and active in the Sea of Fallen Stars around 1358 DR . They were a corp of medium cavalry . Membership . They employed many paladin s , fighter s , and ranger s . Contracts . The Order took 100 gold piece s per day . They worked only for non - evil patrons and were always honorable and trustworthy . Leadership . Their leader Thorivald the Grey was a famous paladin .
Crimdrac Crimdrac was a dracolich ally of Dracandros in Battledale in 1357 DR . History . Crimdrac was a red dragon dracolich created by the Cult of the Dragon . However , he allied with the Red Wizard of Thay Dracandros for the chance to learn spell s . Thanks to him , Dracandros ruled the village of Hap . Crimdrac was killed by the adventuring party possessing the Azure Bonds . Personality . Crimdrac was basically a compulsive liar : he tried to claim as his own all kinds of exploit made by a dragon in the Dragon Reach . He planned to betray Dracandros after the Red Wizard had taught him magic .
Larrakh Larrakh was a member of the Cult of the Black Earth in Red Larch who was in contact with the Believers during the Elemental Evil crisis . Personality . The priest hoped to redeem himself in the eyes of his cultist masters by conquering Red Larch . His plot was to transform the Believers into a nefarious organization and afterward unveil and defeat them , becoming a hero in the eyes of the citizens . Relationships . Larrakh was a Black Earth priest in disgrace for failing some missions . History . Around 1491 DR , he went to Red Larch , where he began to influence the Believers into becoming more dark and evil . He was defeated by some adventurers who were investigating in the village .
Healing word Healing word was a healing spell or prayer cast by bard s , cleric s , and druid s . Among the most basic forms of magic al healing , " healing word " uses some of one creature ' s life force to heal said creature a small amount . This creature must be within a nearby area of twenty - five feet in diameter or the caster themselves . As a cleric grows in power and skill , the power of " healing word " increases , to as much as six times its initial utility . " Healing word " is fairly basic in casting and can be cast twice without the need for a short rest , though it requires a short " cool off " time of several seconds before it can be recast .
Plagueland Plaguelands is a term used to refer to areas or regions where spellplague exists . Creatures that venture close to plaguelands can gain spellscar s . The Order of Blue Flame often seek out plaguelands in what are referred to as Scar Pilgrimage s . There is a large area of plaguelands in Interior Faerûn south of the Vilhon Wilds called the Plaguewrought Land .
Sensei Sensei was the leader of the Hijo ninja clan in Nakamaru around 1357 DR . Activities . The Sensei always had his face covered in public . He rarely left the hidden village , preferring to manage all business from there . He was a master of Earth elemental magic . Personality . Sensei was a brilliant and clever strategist , despite lacking physical prowess .
The Fish House The Fish House was a shop located in the city of Wheloon in Cormyr , on the southern end of the city and the western bank of the Wyvernflow . It sold fish and ice and was owned by Ascalan , a retired wizard and fishmonger , " circa " 1369 DR . Description . The Fish House consisted of an old wharf and a warehouse . Both were dilapidated and steadily falling apart and falling into the Wyvernflow river , at risk of being washed away . It also smelled quite bad . Services . Despite its state , fishing boats came from up and down the Wyvernflow , from the Wyvernwater upstream to the Inner Sea downstream , and docked at The Fish House to sell their catches to Ascalan every day . Ascalan then sold both fish and ice to the people of Wheloon , and other merchants and travellers passing through . There was also an icehouse . Ascalan also occasionally sold potion s , albeit at great cost . Activities . Ascalan refrigerated the fish and created blocks of ice using a " ring of frost " , and conducted sales of both . His sons loaded and unloaded cargo and pumped river water into large tanks . From these , the water went into pans full of fish , when Ascalan then froze .
Michaca Michaca , also known as the City of Gold , was a city of Azuposi situated in the Pasocada Basin in Maztica . History . The concept of Michaca was conceived by Chief Tapeyzin when he saw that men had been corrupted by personal greed caused by the abundance of gold in the area , and he set about using the excess wealth to create a fitting tribute to the gods in the shape of a city , rather than for personal gain .
Dawn Titan ' s Spire The Dawn Titan ' s Spire was a monolithic structure located in Eskorn , Returned Abeir . Description . The Dawn Titan ' s Spire was a monolith of about two miles ( 3200 mts . approx ) tall and the appearance of a slender , milk - white fang . It was made of a substance that looked like marble but was harder than iron . Background . Laerakond an scholars believed this place was the home of a dormant primordial who wasn ' t defeated by dragon s during the War of Fang and Talon , but still chose to withdrawn from the world all the same .
Shoor Vandree Shoor Vandree was a young drow warrior during the Rage of Demons . Personality . Shoor was young and quite arrogant . He was still flush about his promotion , showing it by lording over every other male in Velkynvelve . However , Shoor was still insecure about his position and felt the need to show his skill to his mistress and find ways to please her . Relationship . Shoor became the new lover of Ilvara . He enjoyed showing off his promotion to Jorlan . Activities . Shoor was a young drow warrior of House Vandree in Menzoberranzan , living in the Velkynvelve outpost . Thanks to the injuring of Jorlan Duskryn , he became the field commander and lover of the leader of the outpost , Ilvara Mizzrym .
Ormitar The Ormitar family was a noble merchant family of the city of Tantras in the Vast . The head of the family sat on the High Council that governed Tantras . In 1358 DR , shortly after the Time of Troubles , the family was headed by Lassalar Ormitar , who also commanded the Guard , the military force that defended and policed the city .
Cult of the Crushing Wave The Cult of the Crushing Wave was a cult devoted to Olhydra and one of the four cults responsible for the Elemental Evil crisis . Activities . The water cultists were fascinated by the crushing force of the sea and the raging torrents of rivers in flood and the rock - crushing power of ice and glaciers . They believed that all living creatures were only water imprisoned involuntarily and that their duty was to broke those prisons in order to permit the seas and deep waters to reclaim those parts of themselves , usually by drowning them or shedding their blood . Recruitment . The Crushing Wave cult usually recruited from those who lived in or near bodies of water , as well as those who appreciated subtlety and inevitability . Wicked sea creatures such as aquatic ghoul s and merrow s usually followed water cultists ' s commands and even non - sentient predators such as shark s or octopus es protected and served them . Tactics and Philosophy . Water cultists ' main personality traits were patience and stoicism , like earth cultists . They knew the value of outlasting formidable foes and slowly eroding their defenses . Unlike earth cultists , however , they were more adaptable and opportunistic . The water cultists always searched for a weak point or an opening and concentrated their efforts on starting at that point to gradually enlarge it . This attitude for pragmatism and opportunism attracted to the water cult the greatest number of mercenaries out of the four elemental cults . Water cultists were always in search of treasure and loot to finance their schemes . History . The start of the modern water cult was when Gar Shatterkeel recovered one of the four elemental weapons crafted centuries before by the drow archmage and Elder Elemental Eye cultist Vizeran DeVir . All their work culminated in 1491 DR at in the Fane of the Eye , under the ruined dwarven city of Tyar - Besil . Working simultaneously with the other three elemental cults , the water cultists tried to summon Olhydra to Toril using members of a missing diplomatic delegation from Mirabar and other captives as sacrifices .
Hinny The hinny was a giant flower that resembled a bright blue buttercup with petals 10 feet ( 3 m ) in diameter that remained closed in a ball - like shape for most of the year . The petals only opened for one day in the first week of spring , and there was a small pool of nectar inside . The nectar could be absorbed into the body , usually — but not always — with beneficial effects . If the flower ' s petals were opened artificially , it would disintegrate to dust , and the nectar would evaporate . The hinny only grew in the starwood area of the forest of Cormanthor .
Greenflame blade Greenflame blade is a transmutation spell most often used by assault swordmages , though swordmage s of other styles are also known to cast it . When cast " greenflame blade " ignites the swordmage ' s weapon with viridian flames , which add to the deadliness of the swordmage ' s attacks for an instant . " Greenflame blade " , which can be cast at will uses the swordmage ' s intellect and physical strength as the basis for its power , though a swordmage of greater experience will cast a significantly more powerful version of the spell .
Wren A wren is a passerine bird . Species . Needle . The needle wrens keep the locust population in check in the rimwood area of the forest of Cormanthor south of Shadowdale , and so they are received gratefully by local farmers . In 1366 DR , a huge swarm of fyreflies caused a fire that destroyed many of the pine s in which the wrens live , causing fears amongst the farmers that a locust plague will result .
Silla Silla was a kingdom in the land of Choson and later a region of the kingdom of Koryo in Kara - Tur . It was briefly known as the Sillan Empire , covering all Choson , under the king of Silla in the early to mid – 14th century DR . Geography . Silla lay in the eastern and northern parts of the Koryo Peninsula , in the lands around the Vorkani Mountains , which were also known as the Sillan Mountains . It was bordered in the south - west along the Tumen River by the kingdom of Koguryo . Its northern reaches lay around Koje and Foo Nakar . History . Under the influence of a love potion from the Quang Muku Forest , Prince Du - yang of Silla fell in love with a plotting woman and was slain by her jealous husband . In the early 14th century , Silla was at war with both Koguyro and Saishu , under the then king of Silla . Instrumental in Silla ' s campaign was General Wanang Sun , a master of strategy who , even as he aided the king of Silla in overcoming the other kingdoms , plotted to become king himself and lay the foundation for a more secure and prosperous realm . In the 1330s DR , the king of Silla conquered the rival kingdoms of Koguyro and Saishu , unifying the whole land of Choson into the Sillan Empire and defending against all threats . However , the Sillan king proved to be a tyrant , inflicting crippling taxes and martial law on Saishu , occupying it with Sillan troops . However , Wanang Sun protected Dan Zor , king of Saishu , even arranging a marriage between their families . Over the next fifteen years , the king of Silla began to plot an invasion of Kozakura , and in secret assembled a fleet of ships for the purpose . Around 1350 DR , the king of Silla ordered " nameless ones " ( ninja ) to kidnap the teenaged children of Meo Yungdo , a noble of Xai Chung . His reason remains unknown ; it may have been for leverage against Yungdo , or in cruel revenge over some perceived offense . Meo Cha and Meo Li managed to escape , and stowed away on a ship that , rather than being bound for Xai Chung , was in fact part of the king ' s own secret invasion fleet , now underway for Kozakura . Ultimately , a tsunami wrecked the whole armada , and the Meo children were washed ashore , alive and well , in Shou Lung . This catastrophe saw the end of the king of Silla ' s 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 . By 1357 DR , Silla was governed by an array of petty lords , who held allegiance to King Wanang Sun but might struggle for their independence when he passed on . Relations . Around 1356 DR , in Shou eyes , Silla was seen as one of the petty kingdoms of Koryo who paid tribute to the Shou Lung empire .
Yrlamar Yrlamar was a wizard who , in his old age , found himself imprisoned in the dungeons underneath the Fortress of the Five Vultures in Calaunt . Deprived of his spellbook , he was unable to escape . Yrlamar was chained next to the wizard Thogaf , and spent a lot of time training his much younger colleague in the art of magic .
Griffonwatch Keep Built by Angar Hulmaster , Griffonwatch glowers over the town of Hulburg , a mile from the harbor , perched atop a rocky spur of the eastern ridge . It is the home of the ruling Hulmaster family , the training and barracks of the Shieldsworn , and a place of refuge when the town is in danger of attack . While it is not very well situated to guard the city against attacks by sea , it faces north , inland , a defense against the savage orc s , ogre s , and other monsters who dwell in the desolate hills and moorlands of Thar . The keep takes advantage of the geology of Hulburg and uses cliffs on three sides as walls . There is a large curtain wall in front of the keep with a causeway leading to the entrance of the complex . History . In 1479 DR , Sergen Hulmaster - a Hulmaster by adoption , rather than blood - summoned a small army of wight s and similar undead to the castle , hoping to kill his family and blame their deaths on Aesperus , the King in Copper , so that he could become lord of the town . His plan failed , however , as the Hulmasters all escaped , thanks in large part to Geran Hulmaster , Hamil Alderheart , and Sarth Khul Riizar , who battled first the undead and then the House Veruna guards hired by Sergen to contain them within the castle .
Pan Pan was a settlement in the kingdom of Koryo in Kara - Tur , lying on the shore of the Yellow Sea at the western end of the Vorkani Mountains . Organizations . Based in Pan was a yakuza family . Their symbol was a blue feather , which was tattooed on the heel of the left hand of their agents . They were allied with the notorious wu jen No Ziar the Mole . History . In 1357 DR , a band of adventurers headed by Glei Yuindo returned to Pan and it was rumored they had discovered the famous lost fortress of Toranu Ganppo . However , before they could tell their story , they died of a mysterious sickness .
Nyssa Seebenstern Nyssa Seebenstern was a caravan leader in the Dalelands . Personality . Nyssa was full of enthusiasm and idealism . History . Nyssa was a woman of Theskian ancestry . She was well known in the Dalelands for her caravans . In 1479 DR , while traveling with her caravan to Daggerdale , Nyssa was attacked by gnoll raiders .
Pook Pasha Pook was the leader of the Pook guild in Calimport , the capital of Calimshan . He was the one who had originally hired Artemis Entreri , " Pasha Pook ' s prime assassin " , in an attempt to get an enchanted ruby back from the halfling Regis . Pook was given Drizzt ' s magic panther , Guenhwyvar , as a token from Artemis Entreri . He had an exquisite love of exotic cats . He also had a dangerous portal to other realms called the Taros Hoop . Pook was deadly with a crossbow . He made many allies to increase his power and influence in Calimport . One example was the wererat guild led by Rassiter . Home . Pook lived in a villa known as Pook ' s Palace until his death in 1357 DR . The estate was located in Sarkh Drudach of Sholeh Sabban in the Khanduq Ward of Calimport . Appearance . Pasha Pook was tall , bulgy , and fancily dressed .
Dragon magazine 18 Dragon magazine 18 was released in September 1978 . D & D Variant . Insanity , or Why is My Character Eating Leaves ? This article gives 1st edition " Dungeons & Dragons " rules for developing rules for adding insanity into your game . Thompson has a nice chart for insanity saving throwing and creating madness behaviors , such as gibbering , catatonic , and kleptomaniac .
Scions of Amber The Scions of Amber was a freedom - fighting organization that operated in the Dusk Ports in Returned Abeir . Activities . The Scions of Amber ' s main goal was to end the dragon s ' rule in the Dusk Ports , and eventually in all Returned Abeir . To that end , they were seeking veins of dragonbane amber across the continent . History . The order was founded after the Green Duchess Orlarrakh killed Father Thorn ' s family . He swore to free Returned Abeir from the dragon tyrants , and began to travel across the Dusk Ports to recruit sympathizers for his cause , eventually founding the rebel organization .
Strogue Sstar Strogue Sstar was a dwarf ruler in the Frozenfar . Personality . Unlike most dwarves , Strogue had no fear of magic . Possessions . In battle , Sstar wore magical armor . History . Around 1358 DR , Strohue Sstar ruled the isolated city of Ironmaster . In 1366 DR , Sstar still ruled in the dwarven city .