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Electrum Electrum was a naturally occurring silver – gold alloy , with half the value of pure gold , such that one electrum piece ( ep ) is worth ½ gold piece ( gp ) . which makes electrum worth 25 gp per pound as a trade good . Value and terminology . Most of Faerûn used “ standard rates of exchange for coinage ” , based on the silver and gold standard , with copper pieces ( cp ) worth 1 / 100 of a gold piece ( gp ) , and silver pieces ( sp ) worth 1 / 10 of a gp . Electrum pieces ( ep ) were worth 1 / 2 of a gp , and platinum pieces were worth 10 gp . Each coin is approximately 30 . 6 mm in diameter and weighs approximately 9 grams each ( or 50 to one pound ) . Electrum pieces were called " blue eyes " in Cormyr , " centaurs " or " decimes " in Amn , " centarches " in Calimport , and " moons " in Waterdeep . Throughout the heartlands , common electrum pieces — round Cormyan " eyes " ; diamond - shaped Sembian " electrums " , Calimshite " tazos " and " zonths " , and Amnite " centaurs " — were called “ blue eyes ” , regardless of origin . Exceptions included : Other uses . The spell " Khelben ' s warding whip " used a pinch of powdered electrum as a material component . The spell " Leomund ' s secret chest " could use a chest fashioned from bronze , copper , or silver , with fittings of electrum or silver . Magical morning star s — known as " storm star " s — are crafted from electrum - plated steel , and can unleash a " chain lightning " effect . An electrum mounting , allows witherite to be worn as a protection to necromantic attacks . Two notable tomes — " The Chambeeleon " and " The Tome of the Unicorn " — had electrum pages , with the latter also having electrum covers . If one of the twisted bands of a " shoonring " was made of electrum , this usually indicated that the ring contained multiple powers and enhanced the effects of the magics involved . Background . The word “ electrum ” comes form a Greek word meaning pale - yellow , that was used both for the alloy , and for amber . Properties of amber led to to the modern English words “ electron ” and “ electricity ” . Electrum alloys are primarily gold and silver ( 20 – 80 % of each ) , with trace amounts of copper , platinum , and other metals . When used for Mediterranean coinage , the amount of gold ( 40 – 55 % ) was lower than local natural alloys ( ~ 70 % ) showing that the minters were adding silver to reduce the gold percentage . The color of electrum alloys ( described as “ white gold ” , “ pale gold ” , or “ green gold ” ) depended on the ratio of silver and gold ( white - or pale - yellow ) and trace elements such as copper ( greenish - yellow ) .
Water naga Water nagas lived within oceans and rivers , protecting hidden treasures claimed by these waterways . They preferred solitude and isolation . Appearance . Water nagas were about ten feet long and weighed about 250 pounds . They had scales the color of the waters in which they lived — greens , blues , and all the colors in between . Their bodies were lined with frilled spines that stood on edge when excited or agitated .
Nhar - del Nhar - del the Black was a necromancer agent of the Zhentarim in the Dalelands . Description . A pale man dressed in black , Nhar - del had blue eyes , a bald head , and a full brown goatee . Personality . Nhar - del took great pleasure in slow and painful murder . Possessions . He wore a cursed " ring of affliction " ( attuned to necromancy ) , and carried a " wand of fear " . History . Nhar - del started out as a street urchin , but eventually became a necromancer in high regard among the Zhentarim . He was tricked into putting on a " ring of affliction " by a neglected lover .
Augelite Augelite was a clear , colorless crystal . Description . These ornamental stones were soft but fragile and therefore easily worked without special skill or tools but cannot hold fine detail without splitting . Because it is soft , it does not last long when worn for adornment . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp .
Barghest Barghests are evil fiendish shapechanger lupines . Physical description . In its normal form , it resembles a goblin - wolf hybrid with monstrous jaws and razor sharp claws . As whelps , barghests look like common wolves , except for their size and paws . As they grow larger and more powerful , their skin darkens to bluish - red and eventually turns completely blue . A full - grown barghest is about 6 feet ( 180 cm ) long and weighs 180 pounds ( 82 kg ) . A barghest ’ s eyes glow orange when the creature becomes excited . Abilities . While they have a variety of magical powers , barghests are feared for their ability to consume those they slay and absorb their powers . Young barghests cannot attain standing in their society until they have slain and consumed a number of great mortal heroes . Eventually , these monsters shed their skin and transform into a greater barghest . Society . Barghests originate from the plane of Gehenna but are sent to the Prime Material Plane to mature . Once they have reached maturity , they are allowed to return to their native plane . Their method of doing this is gruesome in nature . To grow and become stronger , the barghest , known as a barghest whelp in its formative years , must devour victims in order to gain size and strength . The stronger the victim consumed , the more power is attributed to the whelp . Ecology . Barghests are terrible outsider s who come to the mortal world to feed upon its heroes . These wolf - like creatures have an affinity with goblins , and can assume the form of a goblin or wolf at will . Many goblins worship barghests as gods . History . A barghest named Ulgulu lived out his early years around the region of Sundabar and became very strong after many such consumptions , so strong in fact as to be near able to return to Gehenna . In 1341 DR , he slew a farmer family called the Thistledown s , and devoured the eldest daughter . In the process , he left false evidence to point the blame at the drow ranger Drizzt Do ' Urden so as to cover his crimes . In revenge for the slain family , the dark elf killed Ulgulu , along with the creature ' s minions and brother Kempfana . Ulgulu died halfway between changing back from the form of a gigantic wolf , proving the barghest ' s ability to shape change .
Scoril Cimber Scoril Cimber , also known as Shadowhawk , was the father of Artus Cimber and a renown highwayman within the King ' s Forest of Cormyr . Description . Scoril was a gruff hooked - nose man with dark green eyes . Personality . Being a highwayman , Scoril was stern and demanding of this children , Oric and Artus . Possessions . To aid in his banditry , Shadowhawk wore a heavy black which hid his features from opponents . The bandit also concealed a stiletto in his . History . In Uktar , 1335 DR , Scoril Cimber the Shadowhawk and his son , Artus , encountered Prince Azoun along the road to Irath , a hamlet south of Waymoot , and saved the prince from Zhentarim assassins .
Chenraya Xorlarrin Chenraya Xorlarrin was a dark elf priestess of Lolth who conspired to steal arambarium ore from Akanûl in 1479 DR . History . Around 1479 DR , the goddess Lolth ordered her minions to collect as many blue fire items and relics of Mystra as possible so that Lolth could become the new goddess of magic . Chenraya conspired with the oni mage Pashra to steal Akanûl ' s entire supply of arambarium ore . Arambarium was an extremely powerful metal that magnified the effects of magic . Her plans were thwarted by the deva Demascus .
Tharbas Tharbas was a golem assigned to guard the lake surrounding Khalusk . Personality . Tharbas was loyal to Khalusk and took his role seriously . It was his job to pass judgement on potential visitors . Enough coin might convince Tharbas to allow visitors to use one of his boats . Description . Tharbas was a golem constructed from goliath parts . Abilities . Tharbas could summon undead crows to attack any unauthorized visitors . Possessions . Tharbas maintained a collection of various boats and rafts which he used to ferry passengers to and from Khalusk .
Gol ' fanin Gol ' fanin was a former wizard and warrior who later became one of Menzoberranzan ' s accomplished weaponsmiths . History . Gol ' fanin traveled with the Xorlarrin expedition to Gauntlgrym in the year 1463 DR , alongside Tiago Baenre . Gol ' fanin accompanied the the expedition in order to receive access to the legendary forges of Gauntlgrym to produce powerful weapons . A drow that may have been Gol ' fanin was killed by Artemis Entreri in 1484 DR when Entreri threw him into the primordial ' s pit . Possessions . Gol ' fanin carried with him a djinni bottle , a phase spider , and an ancient sword design . Items forged by Gol ' fanin . Gol ' fanin forged a number of powerful items , including Relationships . Gromph Baenre , the Archmage of Menzoberranzan , claimed that Gol ' fanin was one of his oldest associates .
Minsker Halbar Minsker Halbar was a human male wizard from Calaunt in the Vast . He was the proprietor of Halbar ' s Bookshop around 1358 DR . He was an old and quiet man , but one of the most accomplished wizards among Calaunt ' s oppressed mages .
Jurisk Ulhammond Jurisk Ulhammond was a human man of Waterdeep . He was a moneylender as well as the leader of the Trades Ward cell of the Red Sashes in Waterdeep . He was one of only two members of the Sashes , along with Naneatha Lharilstar , that knew the true identity of their secretive leader , known only as " The One " . Death . After running into a greater doppelganger called Ptola , who was a member of the Unseen , Jurisk fell and his identity was stolen by the shapeshifter . Hlaavin , the leader of the Unseen , was undecided about what to do with their new - found position .
Dongzhei Nangpo Dongzhei Nangpo was the leader of the Yellow Mountain Sect in Manass in 1367 DR . Activities . Dongzhei was the master of the Temple of the Yellow Mountain . His high favor with the governor of Manass allowed him to attack and harass the Yellow Mountain Sect ' s rivals in the Temple of the Red Mountain without fear of political interference .
LaValle LaValle was a competent wizard who was one of the lieutenants of Pasha Pook in Calimport . Personality . LaValle explained to both Drizzt Do ' Urden and Artemis Entreri that his loyalty was first and foremost to the organization itself , not to a particular leader , so he served loyally someone that cared about the guild . He had no more ambition , and considering that he survived longer than most members of Calimport ' s criminal networks this seemed a good strategy . History . LaValle was a lieutenant in Pasha Pook ' s guild for a long time and knew Artemis Entreri very well . Under the orders of his boss , he was involved in fighting with the Companions of the Hall searching for Regis . Thank to his powerful magical artifact , the Taros Hoop , LaValle sent the heroes to the plane of Tarterus . To his great surprise , Drizzt Do ' Urden and his friends came back , smashing the Taros Loop in the process . LaValle surrendered . Later , LaValle became a lieutenant of the new guildmaster , Regis . Some years later , Artemis again met LaValle , now a lieutenant of a new guildmaster . LaValle told Enteri that his new boss was a good man .
Corthas Muhleer Corthas Muhleer was an infamous mage who was perhaps the person known for holding the title of Magister for the shortest period of time in history . Corthas held the tile for less than a full day in 246 DR , perhaps not even long enough for his soul to be treated as a Magister by Mystra in the afterlife . Personality . Corthas was ruthless in his approach to " ruling the world . " History . Though he was able to slay his predecessor , Brymmyn Thorl , Corthas exhausted his physical and magical strength during the duel . He fell into a deep sleep within Brymmyn ' s castle after the duel , waking to find that a rogue wizard had stumbled into the stronghold while he was recovering . Through blind luck , the intruding wizard , Galeerie Mulurkrath , had accidentally stumbled through the dangerous traps scattered throughout the keep . Galeerie was ascending a stairway when Corthas came running down from the opposite end . Galeerie picked up a sword he found on the steps and slew Corthas where he stood , giggling along the way .
Bronwyn Daggerford Bronwyn Daggerford was a wizard in Daggerford . History . Bronwyn was the sister of Pwyll Greatshout . When she learned that Pwyll had been designated as heir of Daggerford ' s duchy by their father Pryden Daggerford , Bronwyn decided to learn the magical arts under the court magician Gwydion pen Dafwyd . Around 1362 DR , Bronwyn went to adventure for almost two years with the adventuring party the Iron Edge . When she came back , she was considerably more experienced as wizard and more wealthy . In 1370 DR , Bronwyn managed the magical duties of the court and trained militiamen in magic .
Silvanus Silvanus ( pronounced " sihl - VANN - us " ) , the Forest Father , was the god of nature , though formerly considered only the god of wild nature and druids . Silvanus was one of the oldest and most prominent deities in Faerûn , and the wilder counterpart to Chauntea the Earthmother . His worshipers protected places of nature from the encroachment of civilization with vigor and were implacable foes of industrious peoples . Worshipers . The Church of Silvanus had a pervasive influence , especially across the continent of Faerûn . Non - worshipers often viewed the Church unfavorably due to its tendency to disrupt expansion into woodland , sometimes with violence . Examples of rituals for worship were entreaties for spells at sundown or in moonlight . The " Dryad Dance " was a replenishing ritual of wild , wayward dance that called out dryads to join the ritualists for mating . Most Silvanite clerics , sometimes referred to as Forest Masters , also functioned as druids or rangers . Relationships . Whilst having no superiors , Silvanus was a long - time ally of Chauntea , despite their clergies ' differences . He was also allied with Lathander . Silvanus was served directly by Eldath and Mielikki , whom some called his daughters , and indirectly by Gwaeron Windstrom , Lurue and Shiallia . Silvanus resented the destructive nature of the storm lord , Talos , and the Lady of Poison , Talona , who encouraged disease beyond what was natural and reserved his greatest hatred for the Beastlord Malar and his followers , working against his insatiable bloodlust at every opportunity . Silvanus despised life - threatening impulses in anything . Dogma . Silvanus saw and balanced all , meting out wild water and drought , fire , and ice , life and death . Hold your distance and take in the total situation , rather than latching on to the popular idea of what is best . All is in cycle , deftly and beautifully balanced . It is the duty of the devout to see this cycle and the sacred Balance as clearly as possible . Make others see the Balance and work against those that would disturb it . Watch , anticipate , and quietly manipulate . Resort to violence and open confrontation only when pressured by time or hostile action . Fight against the felling of forests , banish disease wherever you find it , defend the trees , and plant new flora wherever possible . Seek out , serve , and befriend the dryads and learn their names . Kill only when needful , destroy fire and its employers , and beware orcs and others who bring axes into the forest . Notes . The first edition boxed set , " Forgotten Realms Campaign Set " , had an image of Silvanus ' s symbol , but labeled it Sylvanus , with a Y instead of an I .
Goldenfields Goldenfields was a walled abbey to Chauntea of spectacular size covering over 20 square miles and housing over 5 , 000 people . The settlement was founded as an abbey around 1359 DR by Tolgar Anuvien , but in a few years Goldenfields grew into a fortified farmland .
Cog A cog was a small , one masted sailing ship used on the Sea of Fallen Stars . Another ship , also called a cog , had two masts and was a larger version of the coaster . Description . The smaller version of cog had only one mast and , because of its small size and limited space for provisions , it was not seaworthy enough for long ocean voyages . A cog had a rounded hull made from sturdy wood . It had only a partial deck ; that is , a deck only covered its ends . It had raised bow and stern platforms , but these were open , not enclosed . A cog was about 40 feet long and 20 feet wide and the deck came about ten feet out of the water . It could carry 40 tons of cargo . A cog required at least four crew members to man the vessel at all times and could carry a compliment of 20 crew and passengers . Its sailing speed was two miles per hour in light winds . The larger version had two masts with square sails and cargo capacity similar to a caravel . The minimum crew size was 10 with a maximum of 25 . It was 85 ft ( 26 m ) long at the keel and 20 ft ( 6 m ) across the beam . It usually had only one deck and could be outfitted with fore - and sterncastles . It was capable of carrying one large weapon ( such as catapult or ballista ) but was not built to wield a ram . The larger version was fairly seaworthy . A typical cog took three months to build within a small shipyard .
Smoke bridge Smoke bridge was a clerical spell from the elemental fire sphere . Effects . With this spell a priest or cleric shaped smoke into a desired form up to a maximum length of 300 yards ( 275 m ) . When the desired shape was created , it became as hard as stone for the duration of the spell . Components . This spell required smoke from a large open flame to cast .
Grey Fire The Grey Fire was a group of holy slayer s who operated within Zakhara in 1367 DR . The symbol of the Grey Fire was a javelin that had a grey shaft and red feathers . Activities . Holy slayers of the Grey Fire worshipped Najm , the Zakharan god of adventure and curiosity . In addition to assassination missions , holy slayers of the Grey Fire were quite proficient in exploration , research , and discovery of all kinds . Through an arrangement with the Everlasting , the Grey Fire ' s territories included Huzuz , the Pearl Cities , and South Zakhara . The Grey Fire was responsible for the assassination of the Sultan of Sikak .
Shargrailar Shargrailar was a great wyrm red dragon whose lair was in the mountains near the headwaters of the Immerflow in the Thunder Peaks . He was the first successful dracolich created by Sammaster in the Year of the Queen ' s Tears , 902 DR . Shargrailar went on to become the most powerful dracolich in the Cult of the Dragon and a loyal ally of Sammaster . Shargrailar ' s demise occurred during the hunt for Shandril Shessair . After Shandril destroyed two dracoliches and an archmage of the Cult , Shargrailar decided to resolve the matter himself and ambushed the girl and her friends . However , her " spellfire " proved too powerful even for Shargrailar and the dracolich was destroyed for good .
Travel domain The Travel domain is a deity domain that grants divine spellcasters traveling spell powers . They gain the ability to move freely for brief periods regardless of magical effects impeding their movement . The ability is automatic and lasts until it runs out or is no longer needed . Also , their understanding of the wilderness improves .
Thurauvyn Nathalanorn Thuvauvyn Nathalanorn was a baelnorn lich in Myth Drannor . Activities . Thuvauvyn was the guardian of House Nathalanorn ' s crypt . History . In 1487 DR , Thuvauvyn appeared to stop the shadovar agent Helgore Ulitarathulm . However , after a long and fierce battle , Helgore prevailed , destroying Thuvauvyn .
Mandrake Trollbane Mandrake Trollbane was a skilled within the Caravan District of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Mandrake specialized in making custom wagons for his customers . Due to the precise catering to his client ' s needs , Mandrake ' s wagons easily sold for twice the normal asking price . Mandrake built water - tight wagons used for river crossings , wagons sporting special springs for those carrying delicate cargo , and he could even add secret compartments used for smuggling or in case a caravan was attacked by bandits . Customers who had the coin could expect their custom wagon within one week . History . Originally from the distant barbarian north , Mandrake moved to Huzuz in the early 1360s DR .
Peaks of Flame The Peaks of Flame were a range of volcanic mountains in the center of Chult , said to be the point of entry of Dendar the Night Serpent when she will enter Toril at the end of the world . Geography . Geographical Features . The Peaks of Flame contained three active volcanoes , and the lava tubes for these three volcanoes connected with the Burning Rift , in the Firelands , a region of the Underdark . The volcanoes constantly threw ash and smoke into the skies over Chult . The crater of an inactive fourth volcano was located northwest of the three active peaks . This crater was called Morndin Vertesplendarrorn , or the Emerald Crater . The range was located south of Lake Luo and east of the Valley of Lost Honor . It used to be the northernmost boundary of the empire of Serpentes . Flora and Fauna . Flamesnake s , hell hound s , and pyrohydra s were some of the dangerous monsters that had entered the Peaks of Flame from portals from the Elemental Plane of Fire located below the mountains . History . In - 2809 DR , early settlers of Chult from a continent southwest of Faerûn were greeted by an avatar of the god Ubtao at the Peaks of Flame , welcoming them to their new land . The serpent god Sseth first entered Toril from a portal beneath the Peaks in - 304 DR . After ruling the yuan - ti and the empire of Serpentes for centuries , Sseth mysteriously disappeared below the mountains again in 10 DR . The Emerald Crater was formed in 77 DR by a massive volcanic eruption that shattered the former peak . During the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR , the god Kossuth appeared below the Peaks of Flame and chose a firenewt named Chassan as his avatar , leading a war against the pterafolk . Rumors and Legends . It was said that a pair of iron doors leading directly to the Fugue Plane were located within the Peaks of Flame , beneath one of the volcanoes , and that the primordial Dendar the Night Serpent will break down these doors at world ' s end . She will then slither out and swallow the sun . The god Ubtao stood guard over these gates , as part of his agreement with the rest of the deities of the Faerûnian pantheon . In exchange for this deed , the other gods granted him full reign over Chult and its peoples . Inhabitants . The peaks of flame were home to salamander s and several other races of fire , including azer s , magmim s , and red dragon s . The volcanoes of the Peaks of Flame were the native land of the firenewts , though they could be found in other volcanic regions of Faerûn as well . The firenewts kept flocks of giant strider s as mounts ; however , while at home in the harsh volcanic environments of the firenewts , giant striders were not native to the Peaks . The vast majority of firenewt tribes in the Peaks of Flame in 1373 DR were controlled by the Ack ' ta tribe , who were in turn ruled by the deathflame and former avatar of Kossuth , Chassan . Morndin Vertesplendarrorn , the Emerald Crater , was a site sacred to Thard Harr and the wild dwarves . The wild dwarves made pilgrimages there regularly . The crater was also home to the emerald dragon Esmerandanna , who was a guardian of the wild dwarves ' carvings .
Narnra Shalace Narnra Shalace was a rogue who called Waterdeep her home . History . She was the daughter of the song dragon Maerjanthra Shalace and Elminster . Her thief name was the Silken Shadow . Narnra was unaware of the fact that her mother was a dragon ( Narnra herself appeared entirely human ) , and thought that she was dead , as her mother staged her own death so that Narnra could come of age without her assistance .