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Yasraena Dyrr Yasraena Dyrr was the matron mother of House Agrach Dyrr of Menzoberranzan until 1373 DR . History . Yasraena was the granddaughter of the Lichdrow and sister of Auro ' pol Dyrr , who was matron mother until 1358 DR . After Auro ' pol ' s death , Yasraena was chosen by the Lichdrow to be matron mother . In 1372 DR , during the Silence of Lolth , House Agrach Dyrr entered into a secret alliance with the Jaezred Chaulssin , which had chosen that house because of its de facto male ruler , the ( Lichdrow Dyrr ) . In exchange for the assassination of Matron Mother Ghenni Tlabbar , they worked with Nimor Imphraezl to betray Menzoberranzan ' s Army of the Black Spider to the armies of Gracklstugh and Kaanyr Vhok . Nimor posed as Captain " Zhayemd " of House Agrach Dyrr in order to complete the deception . After the house ' s betrayal was revealed , the house compound was besieged by House Xorlarrin and its allies . Gromph Baenre battled Lord Dyrr , destroying his corporeal form . Thus the defense of the house was for the first time truly in the hands of Yasraena and her daughters . However , Gromph infiltrated their compound in order to destroy the lich ' s phylactery . Destroying the phylactery activated the master ward , destroying the house temple and killing Yasraena .
Al - Hadhar The term Al - Hadhar referred to the sedentary inhabitants of the towns and cities of Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Activities . " Al - Hadhar " had easy lives compared to their desert nomad kin . These people never dealt with the constant search for water , food , and shelter that dominated the lives of " Al - Badia " . " Al - Hadhar " came from all walks of life including the nobility , merchant families , laborers , and craftsmen . Most respected honor and followed the teachings of the Enlightened Gods .
Dragon magazine 375 " Dragon " issue 375 was released in PDF format only in May of 2009 . It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms : Gontal : Dominions of Nehu . This article describes the Dominions of Nehu , the core ruins of an ancient Primordial fortress located in Gontal .
Night Mask deathbringer The Night Mask Deathbringer is a special prestige class of the Night Masks in Faerûn . The Night Mask Deathbringers serve the leadership of the Night Masks as their most elite assassins and lieutenants , feared by the natives of Westgate , and hungry for power in their own right . The vampiric leadership of the Night Masks created the Deathbringers as unique intermediaries between themselves and those outside of the guild . Using the inherent strength in their blood , The Faceless and his Night Masters chose elite members of the Night Masks to become bizarre hybrids , neither fully mortal nor truly undead . These creatures are the Deathbringers and learn to harness their new powers to aid their own quests for power and to increase the might of the Night Masks as a whole .
Larrana Vestel Larrana Vestel was a human explorer and guide who operated throughout Gontal , mainly in the Glaur Barrens . Activities . As of 1479 DR , Larrana was renowned in Gontal for her skills as an adventuress and for being brave enough to explore the Glaur Barrens . She charged rather high fees to her customers , but her skill with the bow and her knowledge of Gontal ' s lands and dangers were worth the coin . Larrana was also one of the few individuals in all Laerakond who had first hand knowledge about the Dominions of Nehu .
Thauna Maskalar High Priestess Thauna Maskalar was a female Chondathan and the head of the House of Firehair , a cathedral of Sune , within the city of Daerlun . History . Between 1358 DR and 1374 DR , at least , Thauna Maskalar led 48 human and half - elven cleric s in the worship of Lady Firehair . >
Al - Kufr River Al - Kufr River was a small river found in the Free Cities of Zakhara . Geography . Al - Kufr originated in the northern expanse of the Furrowed Mountains . The river flowed northwest on a brief course before meeting the Great Sea . Description . Though small compared to other rivers in Zakhara , Al - Kufr ' s fertile banks were vital for the survival of Hafayah , which was found on the east bank .
Stonesulder wine Stonesulder wine took its name from the merchant Arlast Stonesulder who popularized its use . This wine was produced by crushing berries and vines found in the Abyss . It was yellow in color and had a sharp flavor . Stonesulder wine was often used in cooking because it could bind sauces and gravies to food .
Krenadir Krenadir ( also seen as Krenalir ) was a coastal city in the halfling realm of Luiren . Geography . Krenadir was located on the coast of Luirenstrand in the Great Sea . It was located some miles east of Mortick Swamp . A road around the swamp connected the city to Beluir and the rest of Luiren . History . Krenadir was founded in 218 DR . In 1105 DR , the city received widespread damage from a storm over the Great Sea . Armed Forces . During the height of the harvest season 100 warders protected the city and surrounding land . Many of these Warder ' s were laid - off during the winter season and spent their time patrolling the Long Forest for Fasruil and Crimel .
Raymond Swanland Raymond Swanland is a science - fiction and fantasy artist who has illustrated the covers of several Forgotten Realms novels . Career . Swanland began his artistic career as a graphic designer for the video game company and worked on all four of that companies games . During that time he began to illustrate book covers and comic books as well .
Isyio Isyio was a wizard in Teziir in 1359 DR . History . Once Isyio was an apprentice of the Simbul but after he embarrassed her the Simbul sent him away in order to mature . In 1359 he was in Teziir doing magic research and teaching magic to the children of the Teziir City Council ' s members . He was till hurt by the Simbul ' s words and his goal was proved his sincerity and went back to Aglarond .
Droki Droki was a derro criminal in Gracklstugh during the Rage of Demons . Personality . Droki hated everyone in general and surfacers in particular . If he met surfacers , he spent all his time insulting and misleading them . If someone took his satchel , Droki would throw an epic tantrum . He was also obsessed with do things exactly where and when they should be done , believing that not respecting this arrangement would alter his destiny . History . Droki was a notorious criminal courier transporting goods for many gangs and cabals in Gracklstugh . During the Rage of Demons , he had commissions for the Gray Ghosts thieves guild and for a secret cult of demon - worshiping derro . For this , he was wanted by Errde Blackskull and Gartokkar Xundorn .
Thalynsar Thalynsar was an illithilich wizard and was once a leader of the illithid city of Ch ' Chitl in the Northdark of the Underdark . History . Thalynsar was an ulitharid in Ch ' Chitl in the mid – 13th century DR when a raiding party of githyanki assaulted the city and mortally wounded the elder brain . Taking desperate measures , Thalynsar transformed himself and several other illithid s into lich es so they could devour the elder brain , preserve its knowledge and powers , and take its place . Successful in their endeavor , the illithiliches formed a Conclave of Elders , with Thalynsar as the most powerful among them . He tried to retain much of the elder brain ' s knowledge for him , but the excessive information steadily turned him insane . Nevertheless , Thalynsar ruled Ch ' Chitl for over a hundred years . Finally , around 1370 DR , the other Elders united and were obligated to kill the insane Thalynsar . However , they struggled to lead in his place and divide the elder brain ' s lore .
Quorlinn Quorlinn ( also spelled Quorlin ) was a lesser deity who was the god of the kenku race . History . A number of obscure myths told of the creation of Quorlinn and the kenku . It was said that a certain deity , a potent , non - lawful sky god , had experimented in creation , but the effort was a failure , producing only the strange god Quorlinn . The sky god was too embarrassed to own up to this . But after a series of legendary and dubious misadventures , in which Quorlinn used disguises , thieving , trickery , and guile , in which he lost a few tail feathers in the bargain , he finally proved his worth to his creator , who rewarded him with a race created in his own image : the kenku . Unfortunately , Quorlinn was less than excited by this . He didn ' t want the responsibility of being god to a whole race . So he taught the kenku the arts of disguise , theft , and magic , so they could look after themselves . Personality . Quorlinn was easily irritated , bad - tempered , snappy , and fickle , but not actually evil . He whined constantly about the responsibility of caring for the kenku , complaining that it weighed him down . He was not uncaring , however ; his attitude could have been a defensive one , as he might have felt himself to be too weak to be a decent protector . Description . Quorlinn appeared as a typical kenku — a hawk - headed humanoid with feathers , wings , and clawed hands and feet — wearing plain clothing and a black mask . Powers . Quorlinn didn ' t bother to send omens to his followers , let alone avatar s . Even his priests had to whine at him for spells , and only got them three - quarters of the time . On the off chance that Quorlinn did manifest an avatar , it would appear as a plain - clothed masked kenku , wielding a " + 3 short sword of quickness " . It would command the spells of " alter self " , " change self " , " dimension door " , " improved invisibility " , " rope trick " , " shadow door " , and " taunt " , each twice a day . No natural bird or avian creature would attack it . Worshipers . Quorlinn was worshiped by neutral kenku as a patron and creator deity . His priests and shamans were the most cunning and deceitful of kenku kind . They worked as spies , masterminded kidnapping operations , and set up traps and ambushes , but also worked to rescue kenku slaves , which they were bound to do . Cells and spy rings of priests gathered up and hoarded all kinds of secrets , though most of them were petty , and refused to share with other groups with childish stubbornness . Priests of Quorlin were also capable thieves . Allies . Quorlinn served an greater non - lawful sky god . Quorlin was an ally of the elemental goddess Akadi , Lady of the Winds . He also had ties to the halfling god Brandobaris , who had a similar outlook .
Ogrima Ogrima were the result of inter - breeding between ogre s and ogre mage s . Over time they became a separate race of ogres entirely . Description . These creatures were as tall as ogres but had skin that was either yellow or a sickly blue - green . They had a single horn that protruded from their forehead through their greasy hair . Combat . Ogrima were as strong as ogres but possessed more cunning . Coupled with their limited spell - like abilities and regenerative capabilities , this made them worthy opponents in battle . They favored large weapons and bows . Suspected spellcasters were targeted with their bows before engaging in close combat . Ogrima could use the following spell - like abilities : " levitate " , " blur " , " chill touch " , and " change self " . Bands of ogrima were sometimes accompanied by a stronger ogrima chieftain . Habitat / Society . Ogrima were considered social outcasts by ogres and ogre mages . They were more social than ogres and possessed more skills in crafting , allowing them to build more structures for their strongholds . Tribes of ogrima were arranged into families that spread over their territory . Sometimes they fought each other , but all ogrima held a wider hatred for ogres and ogre mages . Ecology . These creatures were hunters and scavengers and they mostly ate meat . Tribes of ogrima moved frequently because they over - hunted any area they settled upon . This made them natural enemies of ranger s , druid s , and other protectors of the wild .
Leevoth Leevoth was the captain of the guard of the city of Thultanthar and a powerful Shadovar . History . At first , Leevoth studied to be a wizard , but soon realized his love for war and fighting and decided to train as warrior . Leevoth proved skillful and efficient , and eventually he became the captain of the city ' s guard . His duty was to maintain order in the city and he eventually suppressed any kind of dissent in the streets , from thieves to crazy arcanists . Personality . Leevoth was a very zealous individual and stoically served all Princes of Shade and Hadrhune with the same loyalty . Possessions . Leevoth possessed a powerful magic sword , the " Ironfang " , particularly lethal against shades . It was rumored that it was created by a prince , later killed by Hadrhune for an unknown reason .
Skagi Skagi was a Shadar - kai warrior living in the Shadowfell side of Ikemmu . He was Cree ' s brother and was a close friend of Ashok . In 1479 DR Skagi travelled with Cree , Ashok and Vedoran on a quest to rescue the witch Ilvani from a Shadar - kai enclave in the Shadowfell . In 1480 DR he journeyed with a caravan to Rashemen to discover the cause of the visions that were haunting Ilvani . Appearance . Unlike his brother , Skagi was stocky in build and had long grey hair . His torso was covered in green tattoos . Equipment . Skagi carried a falchion .
Halruaan Consumption Halruaan Consumption was a deadly wasting disease that could be contracted by non - spellscared creatures who ventured into the wastelands of Halruaa . In the initial stages of the disease any magical healing spell s cast on the afflicted creature would be less effective . However , arcane attack spells cast by the creature would be more powerful . Some victims recovered spontaneously in the early stages and acquired a spellscar . If a victim didn ' t recover and the disease progressed , the victim would suffer some damage to his body . In the final stage the afflicted disintegrated into luminous blue dust .
Jamison Jamison was the fletcher of the Bloodstone Village in 1357 DR . Activities . Jamison was very popular with the ladies and always friendly . He was a regular customer of the Inn of the Clowns and had good connections with the woodmen . However , in truth , he was a bandit spy . History . In 1357 DR , when Gareth Dragonsbane ' s party arrived at the village , Jamison tried to gather as much information about the adventurers as possible . That night , he went out of the village to send a falcon with a report about the adventurers to the Grandfather of Assassins . In answer , the Grandfather ordered Jamison to kill the adventurers .
Great Old One patron A Great Old One patron was one possible sponsor for a warlock . If a bargain was made between a warlock and a being from the Far Realm , an elder evil , or some other ancient and mysterious being , the warlock ' s patron gave them access to certain powers , including a suite of spells that expanded the choices to fill their spell slots .
Thuriya al - Kadari Thuriya al - Kadari was an orc concubine of the Grand Caliph of Huzuz , Khalil al - Assad al - Zahir in 1367 DR . Description . Thuriya was not attractive by common standards but did offer Khalil genuine companionship . History . Thuriya was an adventuring companion of Khalil ' s during his younger days . He later realized she would make a fine companion and invited her to live in the Royal Harim as his concubine . They often talked and reminisced about their adventuring days .
The Roots of the Earth The Roots of the Earth was an unusual combination tavern and shrine to Grumbar , the Earthlord , in early 1370 DR , the Year of the Tankard . Owned , operated , and attended by retired miner Torgan Minerson , he became a convert of Grumbar after surviving entrapment by a cave - in and having visions during his traumatic experience . The Roots was located in the mining district on the east edge of town and catered to the rough and tumble miners with cheap food and drink .
Fire agate Fire agate was a form of chalcedony which contained arranged in thin lines , giving this stone an iridescent quality . Description . These ornamental stones came in red , brown , gold , and green varieties and in the finest specimens the chalcedony was partially translucent , allowing the color to come through . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp . Powers . Fire agates were used in creating the most potent base for " potions of fire resistance " by dissolving them in fire lizard or pyrolisk blood .
Kamal A kamal was a nautical tool used by Zakharan sailors . Uses . This device was used in navigation . A kamal was made from a rectangle of wood with rope through the center . The rope was knotted at various lengths depicting specific ports . Taking a sighting on a pole star during the evening allowed a navigator to determine which direction they were currently sailing or if they were sailing along the same latitude of a port knotted on the string . Price . Kamals could be purchased at any port city in Zakhara for less than one piece of gold .
Jackals The Jackals were a vicious organized force found in the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire . Activities . The wicked salamander s of the Jackals were used to violently quell unrest or riots among the poor citizens of the city . Base of Operations . The City of Brass served as the base of the Jackals , specifically the Long Castle within Ashlarks .
Ploopploopeen Ploopploopeen was a kuo - toa n archpriest and ruler of Sloobludop until the events of the Rage of Demons . Personality . Ploopploopeen was a good leader for his people , even tolerating occasional dissidents like Shuushar , but he was not forgiving of any who would destroy the peace of his community , even his daughter . He was also smart , capable of elaborating complex plans . History . Ploopploopeen quietly ruled the village of Sloobludop on the Darklake , as both their spiritual and temporal leader until the Rage of Demons . That year , his daughter Bloppblippoodd told him that she had been contacted by a new god , Leemooggoogoon the Deep Father , ( in truth , the demon lord Demogorgon ) , and began to spread her new religion among the kuo - toa . Soon , she had gathered so many followers to her that her father Ploopploopeen started to make plans to reclaim his position . So he asked a party of adventurers who had escaped from drow slavers of Velkynvelve to help infiltrate Leemooggoogoon ' s temple disguised as sacrifices to disrupt the upstart faction ' s rituals , allowing his true believers of the Sea Mother to cut off the head of the cult . Ploopploopeen and his son Glooglugogg , with some guards and the adventurers , went to Leemooggoogoon ' s temple , telling Bloppblippoodd that they had accepted her supremacy and offering the adventures as sacrifices . She was pleased of her victory over her father and , after sacrificing the duergar Hemeth , she went to sacrifice the adventurers . At that time , the adventurers and Ploopploopeen and his warriors attacked her and her lieutenants . At this point , however , " Leemooggoogoon " rose from Darklake and started to destroy Sloobludop , killing all present .
Lord Sage of Phlan The Lord Sage of Phlan was a sage in Phlan in 1489 DR . Personality . The Lord was a taciturn and reserved individual . He was slow to show his emotions but despised troubles in his library . Activities . The Lord Sage was the caretaker of Mantor ' s Library in Phlan . In his free time he studied Denlor ' s Tower History . In 1489 DR , two newly hired scribes , Spernik and Tibeem , were discovered stealing books from the Lord ' s private chambers . Tibeem killed one of the summoned Knights of the Black Fist and was captured , but Spernik escaped . So the Lord Sage hired an adventuring party to find the thief and the stolen books . After the coup of Vorgansharax in conjuration with Harpers he sent adventurers to explore the Yarash ' s pyramid . Later Vorgansharax trapped the Lord Sage inside his library in Phlan but he knew too much . Thank to an adventuring party hired by the resistance he managed to escape Phlan .
Halruaan skyship A Halruaan skyship was a sailing vessel that flew through the air . Physical description . The flying vessel looked much like a normal seagoing sailing ship . Typically , they had three masts , square sails , and a broad flat beam . Giant sea turtle shells were often used as armor . History . The original creation of skyships dated back to Netheril and were a secret of Halruaa for centuries . However , in the early 1370s DR , a renegade wizard spread the secret of Halruaan skyships to others . Creation . Although a rare and genius invention , a Halruaan skyship was no more than an expensive magical item . If a spellcaster was proficient with the required magical knowledge and able to find the materials , creating one only took a matter of months . Crafting such an item required : A Halruaan skyship was not a spelljammer vessel , but it was possible to convert a Halruaan skyship into a spelljamming vessel .
Undeath to death Undeath to death is a necromancy spell that destroys undead . Effects . The spell snuffs out the life forces of undead creatures , killing them instantly . It is one of the few ways to kill a curst permanently . Material components . The powder of a crushed diamond worth at least 500 gp .
Saerloonian Special Vat Saerloonian Special Vat was a wine exported from Saerloon . It was also sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . This pale red wine contained a wonderful blend of sweet fruit and grains , creating a smooth body that left a tingle on the tongue . Prices . Saerloonian Special Vat could be purchased in the following containers :
Derendil Derendil was a quaggoth who inhabited the Underdark during the late 1480s DR . Personality . Under the influence of the demon lord Fraz - Urb ' luu , Derendil believed himself to be an elven prince from the kingdom of Nelrindenvane in the High Forest who was polymorphed into a quaggoth by an evil wizard . Nobody could convince him that his story was false . History . Derendil was captured by drow slavers of Velkynvelve during the late 1480s DR .
Soravian Talebringers The Soravian Talebringers was an organization in Damara in 1359 DR . Organization . The Talebringers were a group of rangers and clerics of Ilmater focusing on helping the people of Soravia and keeping the various local communities in touch . The people of Soravia trusted them . History . The Talebringers acted for some time but emerged politically after 1357 DR when the duchy of Soravia was at risk of falling into chaos with its ruler , a puppet of Zhengyi , killed in battle with Gareth Dragonsbane . Many of them joined Gareth in his quest to free Damara . In 1359 DR , they cleared the land of any minions of Zhengyi who remained and answered to all the citizens ' requests .