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Lawyers ( Waterdeep ) Commonly called the lawyers , a band of legal professionals briefly tried to establish themselves in Waterdeep in the Year of Shadows , 1358 DR . Membership . The lawyers wore dark robes and strange hats . One needed a law degree and to be " a member of the bar " before one could practice as a lawyer or attorney . History . While Khelben Arunsun was away consulting Elminster , the lawyers approached Open Lord Piergeiron of Waterdeep with an offer . As the city had grown , so too had civil disputes , and handling these took up increasing amounts of the Lord ' s Court ' s time . The lawyers promised to streamline these and pushed Piergeiron for an agreement . Unwisely , he quickly agreed , signing a contract between the lawyers and the city . Under it , the lawyers would handle civil disputes and enforce the judgements they secured . Furthermore , magical assaults on them were enjoined , and Piergeiron had his own attorney . For these services , the lawyers charged hefty fees . However , the lawyers proved to be more interested in the strict letter of the law than in its spirit or the circumstances of a case . They agreed with their fellow lawyers in cases , while Piergeiron simply made rulings based on their recommendations . When he returned , Khelben , being no fan of lawyers , sought to evict them from the city . When the Lord ' s Court heard the case of a marriage contract signed by Onyx the Invincible under false pretenses ( thinking he was signing an autograph ) and extenuating circumstances ( being drunk and distracted by Drusilla ) , his court - appointed counsel declined to argue and both lawyers cared only for the words on the contract . Piergeiron ruled in their favor , declaring the marriage contract valid and to be fulfilled to the letter . Afterward , Khelben took the monocled lawyer to meet Onyx and his alleged wife on their court - appointed wedding night , claiming Onyx had to fulfill a dwarf marriage custom , the " Bedchamber Trek " , or else the marriage would be invalid . Thus , the lawyer had to escort Onyx to the bed . However , in those few feet , Khelben created illusion s of caverns and fiery pits , filled with troll s , giant spider s , and strange bird - like monsters . The terrified lawyer fled in horror , abandoning Onyx and thus reneging on the contract with the city , rendering it void . Khelben had planned all this , being in collusion with Kyriani , who in disguise took the role of the unsuspecting Onyx ' s wife . Khelben said lawyers would thereafter be forbidden to practice in Waterdeep .
Warp wood Warp wood was a transmutation or alteration spell that could twist and bend wooden objects to degrade their strength or ruin their function . The reverse of this spell , straighten wood , could improve bent or crooked wooden objects , or reverse the effects of " warp wood " . Effects . The amount of wood that could be affected by this spell increased with the experience of the caster . At minimal power , " warp wood " could twist a throwing axe haft or a bundle of four arrows or crossbow bolts . At higher levels , the shaft of a spear could be bent , fine furniture delaminated , a door could be warped shut or sprung open , boards and planks could be bowed , wagon wheels warped , and boats could be made to leak . Magical wooden objects such as weapons were typically affected only if the caster was a higher level than the enchantment on the object , and even then it was not a sure thing . The transmutation version of " warp wood " could be used cumulatively to warp a volume of wood that was too big to be affected by a single spell . The object suffered no ill effects until the number of " warp wood " spells added up to the amount needed to affect the oversized object . When cast in reverse , " straighten wood " could remove kinks , bends , or bows in wooden objects with the same size restrictions as mentioned above . As such , it could be used to undo the effects of a " warp wood " spell . The oldest druid spell was not reversible . The transmutation version could undo itself . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell . The oldest druid version required the usual mistletoe .
Cynda Cynda was a halfling ranger and the twin sister of Shan . She was also an accomplished aerialist in the Circus of Wonders . Her voice was damaged in a fight with an undead creature and she lost her ability to speak . Shan communicated with her sister using sign language . Description . Cynda had long auburn and a large scar on her throat where her vocal cord had been cut . Possessions . Like her sister , Cynda wore leather armor and used a short sword . She also carried darts to throw at her opponents . History . Cynda and Shan found many adventures together prior to joining the circus . After the circus was attacked by minotaur warriors from Calimport , Cynda and her sister traveled with Cephas and Corvus Nightfeather to Almraiven . Cynda was abducted in Almraiven by two firesoul genasi and teleported to Calimport where she was forced to fight in the arena . Shan traveled with Corvus and Cephas to Calimport where Cephas was reunited with his father the Pasha but Shan was sent to the gladiator stables . The Pasha scheduled a fight between Cynda and Shan and made it the main event . Immediately prior to the twin ' s fight , Cephas tampered with the magic that levitate d the Pasha ' s palace and caused it to collide with the arena . In the confusion that followed , Cynda and Shan and friends were able to escape Calimport .
Shandie Shandie was a halfling warrior with great skill at the shortbow and a dream to become a longbow archer . Personality . Shandie favored bluntness and getting quickly to the point . She had the charismatic and lighthearted nature common to halflings , even making light of the abilities of the city guard while she was in combat with the Cult of the Dragon . She itched to prove herself in archery . Relationships . At some point she became the companion of Krydle . Abilities . She was very skilled in archery , able to make hit moving targets from very far away with great precision .
Khamtar Raofal Khamtar Raofal was a ship captain from Caer Callidyrr and the regional agent of the Moonstars for the Moonshae Isles , Lantan and Ruathym in the Year of the Tankard , 1370 DR . History . Originally from Callidyrr , Khamtar was captain of the " Raven ' s Eye " , a ship that sailed the Sword Coast from Lantan to Luskan . At one point he was recruited into the Moonstars .
Death smoke Death smoke was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell created a cloud of dark noxious gas that could not be blown or burned away . Creatures that needed to breathe suffered physical damage while they remained within the cloud . " Death smoke " was heavier than air so flowed down stairs and crevasses with ease . Components . This spell required a crushed insect or arachnid and a pinch of sand to cast .
Al - Asaf al - Asaf , or the Sorrowful , served as the cavalry of the efreet army in the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire . Organization . This part of the army of the efreet had around 25 , 000 lancers and their mounts . They were not very good soldiers and most never returned from their assignments . Activities . Members of this organization served as cavalry for the efreet . Base of Operations . The City of Brass served as the base of al - Asaf .
Priscilla Auck Priscilla Auck was the sister of Feringal , lord of Auckney . Description . Priscilla was domineering and controlling over her younger brother ' s actions , in part because of her desire to rule Auckney herself . She tended a beautiful garden in Castle Auck , perhaps the only fact that endeared her to Meralda Ganderlay , Feringal ' s betrothed . Relationships . Priscilla was the older sister of Feringal , whom she called " Feri . " Their father was Tristan Auck , who died when Feringal was fourteen . She looked down and even despised Meralda , Feringal ' s betrothed , until she was led to believe that Meralda had been raped . She and Temigast were secretly lovers .
Bamsmack Bamsmacks were diversion tools used by some rogue s . Uses . Imported from exotic Shou Lung , bamsmacks were made from bamboo reed and stuffed with salt . Once lit , a bamsmack would explode several moments later with a loud popping sound , offering a diversion for crafty thieves . Tricking a guard with a bamsmack usually only worked one time . Prices . A single bamsmack cost 5 gold .
Farl Farl was a thief in Hastarl in the ancient kingdom of Athalantar and the best friend of the young Elminster Aumar . History . Farl was the illegitimate son of the Royal Mage Neldryn Hawklyn , leader of the magelord s , but for his poor birth he lived on the fringes of society and became a thief . One day in 224 DR , Farl met and befriended the young Elminster , who was under the alias Eladar the Dark , and the two became one of the most infamous pair of thieves of the city . In 229 DR , shortly after the current Magister killed his father , a powerful thieves ' guild called the Moonclaw emerged in Hastarl . Farl and El with some others formed a gang dubbed the Velvet Hands in opposition . Soon however , El decided to leave the kingdom to fulfill his destiny and said goodbye to Farl . In the years after , Farl destroyed the Moonclaw , who were discovered to be servants of the magelords , and began a relationship with his fellow thief Tassabra . At last , Farl welcomed Elminster , by now a powerful wizard , who came back and helped in his insurrection and slew all magelords .
Nain Keenwhistler Nain Keenwhistler is a human wizard from Waterdeep . He has been resurrected more times than anyone else in the city . He lives at Naingate in the Sea Ward , his own personal tower . Description . Nain had blonde hair that has now turned white and he has black eyes , although he has a healthy complexion . Possessions . Nain owns a magical + 1 dagger , and a " decanter of endless water " . Personality . Nain is shy and retiring . He worships Mystra and Tymora . History . Nain is an ex - member of the Company of Crazed Venturers and in their service , died many times , each time being resurrected again . Notably , he fought Iyachtu Xvim , son of the deity Bane . He has since become friends with Khelben " Blackstaff " Arunsun and Durnan , and Malchor Harpell is his colleague . He maintains a strong friendship with Sharest Tanthalar after they met at one of Mirt ' s parties . After retiring from the company , he used the wealth he had accumulated to construct Naingate , a tower in the Sea Ward , where he resides . He joined up with Shalara Malarkkin to form the Company of Staff and Steel , which lasted for about two years , but split up for reasons he does not mention . As of 1368 DR , Nain is a trader and diplomat , advising the Lords of Waterdeep on various issues . He was in 1374 among the many powerful mages Arunsun brought together in order to restore the denizens of the lost city of Miyeritaar ' s High Mages and cleanse part of the High Moor . Appearance . " Blackstaff ( novel ) "
History of Netheril All dates are in Netherese followed by dates in Dale Reckoning . Age of Discovery ( 2654 - 3162 ) ( - 1205 DR to - 697 DR ) . The Age of Discovery lasts from - 1205 DR to - 697 DR The Shadowed Age ( 3163 - 3519 ) ( - 696 DR to - 340 DR ) . The Shadowed Age lasts from - 696 DR to - 340 DR
Flamedeath Fellowship The Flamedeath Fellowship was a holy slayer organization in Zakhara dedicated to the teachings of Najm , the Zakharan god of adventure , or Kossuth , the Lord of Flames . Activities . This group of holy slayers was closely involved with the Brotherhood of the True Flame . Newer members followed the teaching of Najm , but the senior members tended to follow Kossuth . Holy slayers of the Flamedeath Fellowship were supplied with Greek fire or " oil of liquid stars . " They used this deadly substance to burn their enemies and their homes to ash . A small group of holy slayers from the Fellowship protected a secret temple to Kossuth located within the Court District of Huzuz . A particularly nefarious sect of the Fellowship existed in Umara within the Free Cities of Zakhara .
Thorm Sureblade Thorm Sureblade was the Guildmaster of the Independent Fighters ' Guild of Ravens Bluff from ? - - ? Appearance . Thorm Sureblade is 6 ' tall and weighs 200 pounds , very muscular for a half - elf . Rakishly handsome despite ( or perhaps because of ) the scar that descends from the black silk eye patch over his right eye to his jawline . In town he prefers to wear dark green or dark blue clothing . When traveling he wears black . His voice is a rumbling baritone . He is always armed with at least a dagger and never goes without his " bracers of defense " and " ring of protection " . Personality . Thorm is a friendly bear of a man with a hearty sense of humor . He is a self - confident , natural leader and makes quick decisions in the field . His training techniques emphasize quick thinking and winning by any means necessary , fair or foul . He enjoys good food and collects finely carved tobacco pipes . When he has a bad day at the guild he tends to start " friendly " brawls at the rowdiest inns and taverns in town . His brawling tends to exasperate his brother Tordon who often has to bail him out of jail . He is fairly free with his money , being of the " easy come , easy go " mentality . Thorm is particularly friendly toward elves and halflings and very respectful of dwarves . Background . Thorm was born to a Moon elf named Elwinda and a strong human fighter , Wilhelm and grew up in a village with a good mix of humans , elves , dwarves , gnomes , and halflings and has learned many of their skills and customs . At age 25 he worked as a mercenary guard for a trading caravan bound for the east and sometime during the six - year trip it is rumored that he entered the lands of Kara - Tur , but Thorm never speaks about this period of his life because of his tragic return home . He found his village sacked and burned , the few survivors ( including his father ) telling a tale of minotaurs sweeping through the village destroying everything in their path . Thorm rallied the survivors and pursued the minotaurs and defeated them in an ambush but with heavy losses , including his right eye , but again his father survived . He wandered after that , building a reputation as an able and trustworthy fighter with many opportunities to prove his skill . He discovered he had a half - brother , the paladin Tordon , when he met him in a temple of Torm and learned that his father had remarried a human woman . The half - brothers formed a fast friendship but they parted ways because Tordon was following the way of the paladin and Thorm wanted more freedom . Years passed and Tordon settled in Ravens Bluff and eventually a letter from him caught up with Thorm , asking if he would consider running one of the fighter ' s guilds in Ravens Bluff . Thorm impulsively agreed .
Keane Keane was a wizard in the Moonshae Isles . History . Keane was the royal tutor of the two young princesses Alicia Kendrick and Deirdre Kendrick , posing as a failed wizard as ordered by King Tristan Kendrick . He followed Alicia in all her adventures , helping battle her many foes , destroying a dracolich , fighting the Ityak - Ortheel and traveling to Evermeet . At last , he confessed his feelings to Alicia , which seemed to be reciprocated . Personality . Keane was a quiet , observant , and studious individual . Under that facade , however , he was a powerful wizard , always ready to personally fight evil . He fell in love with Alicia and married her in 1366 DR .
Bless weapon Bless weapon is a transmutation spell that grants a weapon a temporary holy aura . Effect . This transmutation makes a weapon strike true against evil foes . All critical rolls against evil foes are automatically successful ( so every threat is a critical hit ) . The weapon negates the damage reduction of evil creatures and is capable of striking evil incorporeal creatures as if it had a + 1 enhancement bonus . Also , the weapon is considered blessed , which means it has special effects on certain creatures . Individual arrows or bolts can be transmuted , but affected projectile weapons ( such as bows ) don ' t confer the benefit to the projectiles they shoot . This transmutation can ' t affect any weapon that already has a magical effect related to critical hits , such as a keen weapon or a vorpal sword .
Xaros Tenseal Xaros Tenseal , known as the " Amlak Arcane " , was an elf who actually held a position of respect in the city of Keltar . He was the commander of the " amlakkar " , the city guard in Keltar , as well as a competent mage . He actually cared about upholding the law and protecting the citizens and refused to except bribes from the powerful cattle lords in the city .
Issacortae language Issacortae , also spelled Isacorte , was a language spoken by the Issacortae people of the northwestern Ama Basin . It was one of the chief languages of the region . Issacortae was related to Pazruki and Wu - haltai , other languages in the Amaese languages group . Issacortae was considered to be " only vaguely related " to the Eastern Imaskari languages group . It comprised a family of dialects descending from a common ancestral tongue . The Issacortae nation had little writing or centralization , so the language developed independently of the other nations .
Springs of D ' onto Yeudo The springs of D ' onto Yeudo was a mythical location said to lie on the island of Saishu , off the coast of Koryo in northeast Kara - Tur . The springs of D ' onto Yeudo were one of the local legends that Dan Zor , the former king and governor of Saishu , wished to investigate . By 1357 DR , he sought adventurers who could find the mythical springs for him .
Ghindul Ghindul was a male kir - lanan and the leader of the Howling Wing in the Wailing Cliff . Description . His scales were a deep ebony and his eyes were of a notably rich amethyst color . Personality . Tyrannical and maniacal , Ghindul ruled the Howling Wing with an iron fist and was quick to stamp out any insubordination . Abilities . He was a notably strong and domineering example of his kind and used these talents to keep a tight grip on his subordinates . A powerful fighter , Ghindul had developed an aerobatic combat style that made use of swooping aerial attacks to harass foes . He also coupled this with the use of tanglefoot bag s to further hinder enemies . In addition , Ghindul had developed a degree of talent in sorcery enough to enhance his combat prowess and versatility with spells like " true strike " and " magic missile " . Possessions . Like other members of the Howling Wing , Ghindul carried two tanglefoot bags at all times and two " potion s of inflict serious wounds " . He also wore a set of " bracers of armor + 2 " and a " ring of protection " + 1 . Relationships . Ghindul commanded both a mix of fear and respect from his other kir - lanan and managed to rise to a position of leadership among the Howling Wing . In addition , he had something of a rivalry with the leader of the Screeching Wing , Phaikkul . Like many of the other kir - lanan of the Wailing Cliff , Ghindul paid tribute to Glouroth the shadow dragon that laired there . History . At some point after 1358 DR , a group of kir - lanan came to the Wailing Cliff and fell into the service of Glouroth , a shadow dragon who laired there . Over the years , Ghindul arose as the leader of the kir - lanan and they operated as enforcers for Glouroth , offering up their gains to the dragon . Soon , however , a divide among the kir - lanan emerged when Glourorth sired a daughter , Phaikkul , from among the kir - lanan . The kir - lanan of the Wailing Cliff split into two groups , the Howling Wing and the Screeching Wing , led by Ghindul and Phaikkul respectively . Occasionally , individual kir - lanan would shift between the two groups through the years . By 1372 DR , these groups had settled into an uneasy relationship , with neither inclined to help out the other in battles . Although Phaikkul was arguably the more powerful leader , the natural suspicion of outsiders ( even half - breeds ) harbored by the kir - lanan meant that Ghindul ' s Howling Wing remained the larger of the two bands .
Task Task ( pronounced " TASK " ) was the chaotic evil dragon god of greed and selfishness . Description . Task usually manifested as a huge dragon whose hide was so studded with coins and gem s from snout to tail that it was impossible to determine the color of his scales . Realm . Task ' s realm in the Dragon Eyrie was located in a region known as the Furnace because of it ' s volcanic activity . He dwelt in a rocky cave filled with a massive hoard , said to be the largest one of all , although followers of Astilabor disputed this . Red , gold and bronze dragon petitioners lived on his realm . It was also believed he had a lair in Pandemonium . Dogma . While Astilabor was the deity of acquisition with no stigma of greed attached , Task was greed personified . He wanted it all , and it didn ' t mattered to him what he had to do or what it cost to others to obtain what he wanted . His worshipers shared the same attitude . Task revered greed and selfishness , and sometimes rewarded followers who showed these traits in excess . One such gift he granted to his followers was to turn them into hoarder dragons on death so they could guard their treasure from opportunistic looters . While it was thought that his rewards were never material , since Task was believed to be unable to gave up anything he owned , truly faithful , meaning greedy , dragons were rewarded with material goods created by Task himself , such as the case of the blue dragon Amilektrevitrioelis who was granted the " Shackles of Amilek " . The same item was believed to have been granted to at least two other exceedingly greedy dragons . Worshipers . Task was revered primarily by evil dragons , especially reds , although he counted a few brass dragon s among his faithful .
Undead mount Undead mount was a necromancy spell that animated a corpse or the bones of an animal big enough to carry the caster . Effects . Possible mounts were dead horse s , mule s , camel s , oxen , griffon s , hippogriff s , hippocampi , and other beasts of burden . Formerly flying creatures could not fly again but could ambulate . An undead mount could carry riders and burdens up to 300 lb ( 136 kg ) . An undead mount could not fight but moved quickly and silently , obeying the simplest of commands . The caster could choose to have the mount give off a faint blue , green , or yellow glow for extra eerieness . The older version of this spell created undead mounts that could not be turned . The reanimations of the newer spell could be turned as skeletons if they were mostly bones or as zombies if they were mostly flesh . With a rider , the mount was only turned if the rider was successfully turned . Components . This spell required the skeleton or corpse of a beast of burden , a bit of powdered hoof , a drop of water and a human hair in addition to the verbal and somatic components . The skeleton or corpse did not have to be whole , i . e . , broken bones or crippled corpses would still work . However , attempting to create a mount from an insufficient amount of bones caused the spell to fizzle . Bones or limbs from other creatures could be substituted in order to form a complete mount .