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Narbondel The Narbondel was a huge stalagmite in the city of Menzoberranzan and served as a clock for its inhabitants . History . At one time , the drow Zaknafein Do ' Urden found Menzoberra ' s tomb within Narbondel and took the " Dagger of Menzoberra " back to the city . During the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR , the clocktower was bathed in searing flames that blinded those who looked upon it with darkvision . Structure . Narbondel was the only unshaped piece of stone within the boundaries of the city cavern and it was used as a clock . At the end of every day , the Archmage of Menzoberranzan cast magic upon the stone to heat it . The heat from the Archmage ' s spell formed a band around it and moved up . When the end of the glow was at the pillar ' s top , the day was almost done . When the pillar was completely dark , it was called " Narbondel ' s Black Death " ( effectively midnight ) . Tomb of Menzoberra . Besides being the clock of Menzoberranzan , the stone pillar housed a much greater secret . Within the stalagmite , the ancestors built the tomb of the legendary founder of the city itself , Menzoberra the Kinless . From the top of the pillar , a secret stair lead to the hidden chamber where the body of the priestess once lay in a cocoon upon a huge spider ' s web spanning a tremendous abyss . When Zaknafein took the Dagger of Menzoberra , the spider ' s web crashed and the cocoon with the corpse fell into the depths .
Shambos " Shambos " was the Realms name for a tropical sea turtle shell . An adult sea turtle carapace would yield thirty - seven plates if cut by a skilled craftsman who knew how to regulate the heat required to separate them without ruining the color . The thirteen inner plates , known as " blades " , were valued for artistic ornamentation . The twenty - four remaining edge - plates were of little value because they were usually damaged at some time in the turtle ' s life . Shambos plates were valued from 1 gp to 5 gp each depending on size and quality .
Giant mason wasp Giant mason wasps were huge versions of a common mason - wasp . They could be found in Zakhara and were viewed as messengers of the gods . Description . Giant mason wasps had a jet - black exoskeletons and mandibles that glowed red with heat . Combat . A bite from these creatures seared the flesh from because of the intense heat . A giant mason wasp ’ s stinger injected a dangerous toxin that caused the victim to pass out and fever . Unconsciousness lasted for a few days and the fever could kill . Those who survived were permantely weakened from the toxin . All kinds of fire was useless against these creatures . They could shoot a cone of fire from their mouths several times a day . Killing a giant mason wasp brought the " evil eye " upon the killer . Habitat / Society . These creatures lived alone in the wild within large structures made from dirt , sand and saliva . The females would mate once a month . After mating , the adult pair hunted down a large animal , paralyzed it , carried it back to her den , and the female would lay eggs on the creature . The female sealed the den to allow the eggs to hatch and feast in peace . Giant mason wasps were friendly toward humans and demihuman s and even made excellent pets or guardians . Ecology . These creatures served as protectors of good and opposers of evil in the wild and urban areas . Vishap were their natural enemies because they ate wasp eggs . Many parts of a giant mason wasp were useful for magical items , but killing one was bad luck so most waited for the insects to die naturally . A potion of fire breath could be made from their fire glands . Once powdered , their exoskeleton could be used for a potion of fire resistance or oil of fire invulnerability . The venom from their stinger was used as a potent venom , but lost potency after a week where it was then used as an antidote .
Uthegentel Del ' Armgo Uthegentel Del ' Armgo was the drow house weapons master of Barrison Del ' Armgo . Description . It was often said Uthegentel was the largest drow ever since he stood at over 6 ft ( 1 . 83 m ) tall and weighed around 200 lb ( 90 . 72 kg ) . Uthegentel had short spiky white hair which was gelled with cooked rothe udders . Through his nose was a mithril ring and he had gold pins stuck through his cheeks . Most think Uthegental was never full blooded , because of his height and abnormally large build for a drow elf . Uthegental was a rival to Dantrag Baenre , weapon master to House Baenre until his death at the hands of Drizzt Do ' Urden . At this time , Uthegentel was considered the greatest drow warrior in all of Menzoberranzan . Possessions . His weapon of choice was a black trident and he also used a magical net of entrapment . When battling foes , Uthegentel wore a suit of black plate mail and often let them strike first just to prove that they could not harm him . Personality . In battle , Uthegentel was wild and would wipe red and yellow dye on his face , which could be seen with or without darkvision . Seemingly immune to pain and most mortal wounds , he possessed incredible savagery and was often reckless and impulsive . History . On Matron Baenre ' s campaign to Mithral Hall , he foolishly ventured into the svirfneblin city of Blingdenstone alone to find it temporarily abandoned . Death . During the assault on Mithral Hall in 1358 DR , Uthegentel singlehandedly defeated Thibbledorf Pwent and his entire Gutbuster Brigade . After killing one dwarven member , Uthegentel was killed by a bite to the neck from Bidderdoo Harpell . Discrepancy . In R . A . Salvatore ' s novel Siege of Darkness , Uthegentel is spell " Uthegental " , but in the Menzoberranzan ( boxed set ) his name is spelled Uthegentel .
Snowflower The snowflower was a plant that grew in cold climates . Description . Like an arctic version of tumbleweed , snowflowers tumbled across the ice in the wind . They had vibrant purple , pink , or yellow - green flowers . Ecology . Snowflowers grew in crevices in ice and rock . The snowflower was edible by humanoid s . It was also a favorite of ice worm s , long furry creatures that dwelt in glaciers . Usage . The snowflower could be used as a component in perfume . Location . The snowflower could be found on the Great Glacier or on the High Ice .
Korak Korak was a marginally intelligent and curiously friendly ghoul , who instead of attacking people to devour them , wanted to join Abdel Adrian ' s party and actually helped him on occasion . Appendix . Notes . In the " Baldur ' s Gate " video game , Korak was called " Korax " . He had somehow been " dire charm ed " into being friendly towards the living . He followed the protagonist until the spell wore out and his hunger for mortal flesh consumed him once more . His status as an undead creature made him invaluable in fighting the nearby basilisk s under the control of Mutamin .
Emerald dragon Emerald dragons were gem dragon s who were inquisitive and often more knowledgeable than most sages . Personality . They tended to be paranoid and distrustful of visitors , and their lairs often had many traps . Combat . Emerald dragons could breath a cone of sonic energy . They might also generate a cloud of fog to blind opponents . Society . Emerald dragons preferred to live underground in areas close to civilization , although they seldom made their presence known , making cones of inactive volcanoes the favored spot for their lairs .
Troll Mountains ( the Vast ) The Troll Mountains , also called the Trollcrag Mountains , was a small mountain range in the Vast in north Faerûn , running north of the River Vesper from the Dragon Reach in the west to the Earthspur Mountains in the east . Geographical features . The Troll Mountains were an arm of the greater Earthspur Mountains . They held two major passes , Viperstongue and Three Trees Pass . Viperstongue in the east was a low saddle valley through which ran the Cross Road . In the west , Three Trees Pass was a long cleft between the Troll Mountains and the Earthspur or Giantspike Mountains , along which the North Road ran . The mountains were riddled with old dwarven mine tunnels . Inhabitants . As the name said , trolls once hunted the slopes and valleys of the range , but they were nearly wiped out by the dwarves , leaving few trolls by 1370 DR . The dwarves made their homes in mines in high mountains by Three Trees Pass . History . The dwarven mines of the Troll Mountains were at one time rich in iron and copper , but these were thoroughly worked out by 1370 DR , producing very little of metal . The disused passages were overrun by monsters .
Woto Jubojiro Woto Jubojiro was an old bushi in Wa around 1357 DR . History . Jubojiro was a soldier in the army of Matasuuri Nagahide . One day , during the suppression of a korobokuru insurrection , his platoon was ambushed and destroyed , and only Jubojiro survived by escaping into a cave . There he freed a bee from a spider ' s web and later in a dream the bee showed him defeating the korobokuru leading a bee swarm . Jubojiro believed he had a sure position in Nagahide ' s army but , around 1346 DR , after becoming shogun , Nagahide reorganized the army , firing many bushi , among them Jubojiro . Therefore , he started a new life as a beekeeper near Juzimura but over time developed a resentment against the shogunate for their preference for younger bushi in command positions . He wanted to retaliate .
Peerless archer A peerless archer was one devoted to the perfection of archery , bowyery , and fletching . Outlook . Such an archer dedicated his or her life to the perfection of the bow , being both an expert in its craft and its usage . Most of these archers were fighter s or ranger s , but barbarian s , paladin s , and monk s would sometime dedicate themselves to the discipline as well . Training and Education . All archers of this level of skill were trained in the craftsmanship of bows and arrows and were proficient in the use of any longbow or shortbow . Abilities . Peerless archers were skilled at shooting in a range of situations , both at point - blank ranges and at far distances . They were quick at drawing their arrows and very precise in their shooting . Such precision only increased with the skill of the archer . Much like a rogue , these archers were adept at taking advantage of split - second situations that would give them an opportunity to strike at critical regions of a target . More powerful archers learned to increase the damage that their arrows could deal out . So fundamentally did these archers understand the crafts of bowyery and fletching that they were able to supernaturally imbue their arrows with the power of magic . Relationships . Archers of this level of skill were sometimes hired out as mercenaries to military officers or nobles .
Glass cutter A glass cutter was a tool used by some rogue s to by - pass locked windows . Uses . Glass cutters were a viable option for thieves wishing to ignore the time - consuming task of getting through a locked window . A diamond - tipped cutting edge attached to an adjustable arm was attached to a suction cup , allowing for circular cuts of various sizes to be made upon a window pane . After making the cut a simple tap would remove the section of window while the suction cup kept the glass from shattering and making a loud noise . Prices . A typical glass cutter could be purchased for 2 gold .
Ear seeker Ear seekers were small parasitic insects found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . Ear seekers were small insects measuring about 6 inches ( 15 cm ) in length . Ecology . Adults were found near wood where they could eat dead cellulose . A warm place was needed to lay their eggs , and they preferred human or humanoid hosts . Ear seekers lay in wait within wood , typically a door , and darted out when a potential host pressed their ear up against the door to listen . The ear seeker laid its eggs within the host then crawled out to die . The eggs hatched within hours , burrowing deeper into the host where they could feed on blood or flesh . The host remained unaware of the presence of the eggs until they hatched and an itching sensation was experienced . The burrowing larvae caused a small degree of pain when they moved deeper into the host ' s flesh . They would remain within the host , causing cumulative physical harm , until the host died , at which point they would discard the host . The " cure disease " spell killed the larvae but did not heal the damage caused by their burrowing .
Cranium rat Cranium rats were psionically enhanced rat s , transformed by mind flayer s through bombardment with psionic energy . Behavior . When isolated , cranium rats behaved like ordinary rats , using their telepathy to communicate basic feelings . When forming a swarm , however , the collective intelligence of the rats was combined into a single collective entity , which could also access enhanced psionic abilities from the mind flayer that created them . In such cases , a swarm of cranium rats could use psionic powers similar to spell s . Ecology . Cranium rats were used as spies for mind flayer colonies . They infiltrated surface communities and read the inhabitants ' thoughts , later transmitting them to the elder brain .
Yanna Hammerbound Yanna Hammerbound was a dwarf and a high - ranking member of the Ironhanded in Phlan during the Tyranny of Dragons . History . Yanna worked as high - ranking member of Phlan ' s Ironworkers ' Guild . One day in 1489 DR , she went to the Madame Freona ' s Tea Kettle to meet a merchant named Trett in order to buy a powerful magic item . When a " lightning " spell from inside the item hit Trett , Yanna tried to escape with the magic item but was captured by adventurers hired by Buhrell Caah .
Pratcus Pratcus was a dwarven priest . Appearance . Pratcus had the typical sturdy build of a dwarf with muscular arms . He wore a sleeveless studded leather vest . Magical Abilities . Pratcus could enact all kinds of priesterly magic , such as the Bull ' s strength spell . History . He died during the fight at the replica Castle Perilous , impaled on an iron spike trap .
Grushakk Grushakk was a powerful glabrezu under the command of Sarya Dlardrageth in 1374 DR . History . During the Battle of the Cwm , Grushakk was the leader of the demon s allied with the fey ' ri . Sarya ordered to him to kill the enemy commanders . Grushakk engaged with Araevin Teshurr , Ilsevele Miritar , Grayth Holmfast , and Maresa Rost , but was quickly brought down and defeated .
Drowned Lady " The Drowned Lady " was the name given to a ghost that haunted the hamlet of Sevenecho in the Vast around 1367 – 1370 DR . Locals regularly sighted her on or beside a pool named for her , Ghost Pond , just north of the hamlet . They described her as a beautiful woman . Tales about her varied however . Some said she was a local woman , the great - grandmother of Beliot Sevenecho , the innkeeper . Others said she was a traveler who flirted with a local lad but then spurned , for which he killed her , likely by drowning her in the pond . The killer ' s identity and family varied according to the tale - teller .
Eastmyr Eastmyr was a district of Menzoberranzan that was primarily home to commoners . Inhabitants . Most commoners , including mercenaries and lesser merchants , lived in this neighborhood . While better than the Braeryn district , Eastmyr was still where you would find many poor and outlaw drow and non - drow of no discernible means . The house of the city ' s primary agricultural family . A good but inexpensive inn along the northern cavern wall near the Braeryn . Narbondel ' s Shadow was run in 1370 DR by Nicholas Tindall , a retired human adventurer who was stranded in Menzoberranzan due to an angry deep dragon . Tindall had good contacts with the city ' s merchants and shared them with visitors due to his kindhearted , though cynical , nature . Symeera ' s was a fine inn run in 1370 DR by Symeera of Neverwinter , a mage of the Many - Starred Cloak guild of Neverwinter , who was stranded in the Underdark two decades previously . Symeera is also well - connected with the city ' s merchants .
Umar Hills The Umar Hills were the foothills of the Small Teeth mountains on the north and south sides . Description . The Imnescourse Trail crossed through the hills , which were used for shepherding . Inhabitants . Travelers were warned not to make the journey on the Imnescourse Trail through the hills at night , for the hills were the hunting grounds for wolves , who were rumored to be led by a werewolf . In addition , there were often goblin raids , and at least one will - o ' - wisp . History . The hills were named after an old witch who for decades tormented the Amn ian shepherds who worked in the hills . Her death was never proven , but her torture and enslavement of shepherds in the hills finally ended sometime around 870 DR . Rumors . Tales were told of treasures of jewels buried in the hills by rich Tethyr ian nobles fleeing the Tethyrian Interregnum .
Arcane magic Arcane magic ( the Art ) is the direct manipulation of energy . Arcane magic is created out of manipulation of the Weave . Anyone who can fully duplicate the gestures and sounds required of each spell can use arcane magic . Manipulating the Weave can be done via magical writings , Rune magic ( though Rune magic is more involved with divine magic ) , Gem magic , Circle magic , etc . Historically , arcane magic is the most unreliable form of magic .
Dace Sontan Dace Sontan was the coordinator of the Spellhold prison in Amn , and the architect of the maze below it , where the sanity of the inmates of that asylum was tested . History . In 1369 DR , when Jon Irenicus and Bodhi took over Spellhold , the latter turned Dace into a vampire and ordered him to wait for Gorion ' s Ward in the dungeon under the prison . Later , Gorion ' s Ward and their party destroyed Dace and used his severed hand to open the wards of the first level of the maze .
Clan Roaryl Clan Roaryl was a noble house of Eskorn , and the ruling dynasty of the kingdom as of 1479 DR . History . Clan Roaryl was founded by the legendary hero Aunglass Roaryl after he defeated the dragon Eskornamundyr . The clan later became the fifth ruling dynasty of Eskorn .
Nur al - Zahir Calipha Nur al - Zahir was a member of the prominent House of Zahir in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Relationships . Nur was the mother of Grand Caliph Khalil al - Assad al - Zahir and married to his father Achmed Al - Assad . She was also the sister of Rahmah .
Clan Auzkovyn Clan Auzkovyn was the second biggest faction of drow living in Cormanthor in 1372 DR , They numbered about 3500 , and accounted for about 5 % of the entire drow population in Cormanthor . History . The clan was named after the founder of the clan . The clan wandered in Upper Underdark for centuries . At some point during the 12th century DR , they had settled in High Forest with the intent on founding a permanent state . But due to increasing hostilities from the wood elves , who intended found a state too , they decided to leave the High Forest . In 1371 DR , members of Clan Auzkovyn created a portal which opened near the Abbey of the Sword . The drow dealt heavy casualties but the Abbey ’ s founder managed to destroy their portal at the cost of his life . The members of Clan Auzkovyn managed to escape to safety and created a second portal in a short time , somewhere in the north of Battledale , thus allowing the entire clan to pass through . They then intended to settle in Battledale , but were driven out by members of the Sisterhood of Essembra and their allies . They moved to the forest of Cormanthor , to populate the lands the elves abandoned in their Retreat . Once on the surface , they decided to lead a nomadic lifestyle in Cormanthor instead of forming permanent settlements . They had good relationships with House Jaelre , the biggest drow group in Cormanthor , both on organization level as they didn ' t kill each others ' trespassers , as well as on personal level as the one between Jezz the Lame and the Widower . Their relationship with House Jaerle improved later to a full alliance called the Masked Brigades . Clan Auzkovyn were mainly Vhaeraun ites but also followed other deities . They welcomed non - drow into their group , including elves , half - elves , and the occasional human . They also were known to provide tokens which gave the owner free passage for life time for services done for them , for example turning items of spiritual value for them as the Obsul Ssussun , " The Door to Light “ , to them .
Epidemic All over Loudwater , orc s are exploding ! The cause is a disease that is spreading quickly through the city ' s populace . There isn ' t enough cleric al magic to go around and an epidemic will soon strike if a cure is not found quickly .
Beralt Beralt was a boy member of the Emerald Enclave in the Moonsea . History . Beralt studied as a druid under a master and was a member of the Emerald Enclave . During the Rage of Demons , his master sent him near Hillsfar to investigate corrupted creatures . There he saved the boy tiefling Pynroth from some wild dogs , with the help of some adventurers who happened to be near the farmhouse . Later , together they defeated some demon ic goats .
Bakar Bakar , a survivor state of the Imaskar Empire , disappeared in approximately 357 DR when the River Athis dried up due to the curse of Bakar ' s last pharoah , Amun - Re . Bakar was located in Raurin , and it was the most recent of Imaskar ' s survivor states to rule there . Notable locations . Locations in Bakar included Terbakar , the capital , which was also the magical source of the River Athis . Also along the River Athis was the garden city of Pazar , the Oasis of the White Palm , and Carthag , which is now known as Phoenix . Notable characters . Beside the pharoah , Amun - Re , other inhabitants of ancient Bakar include the land ' s Grand Vizier , Martek . Religion . The people of Bakar worshiped the gods of the Mulhorandi pantheon .
Jensena Jensena was a strong female soldier who drank at the Laughing Goblin Inn . Description . Jensena was tall , attractive , and had powerful muscles . Personality . Bawdy and tough , Jensena was straight forward and could tangle with any man . Possessions . Like her friends , Salen and Gwen , Jensena fought with a sword , a few dagger s , a throwing axe , and wore chain mail . History . On the 19th of Flamerule , 1340 DR , Jensena challenged Ren o ' the Blade to a contest of strength , but loss to Ren ' s sly actions . Nine days later , Jensena lost her companions in a battle with a raging troll outside the city walls and was saved by Ren .
Erammon Oraun Erammon Oraun was son of Lord Elmaer Oraun , former Lord of Harrowdale . He fought in the Battle of Marak ' s Stile , defending Harrowdale against the forces of Halvan the Dark , but vanished during the battle , and the battle was won by the invading forces . History . After Erammon ' s disappearance at the Battle of Marak ' s Stile , he was presumed dead , but some said that he , along with his father Lord Elmaer , and swordmaster Thaeron , had been taken by elven magic . He was reportedly seen again in Harrowdale in 1351 DR , when " fey blue mage - fire " was observed above a farmstead belonging to three brothers , Torstan , Ulbearn , and Durthar Morgath . The wizard Arauntan of Selgaunt reports that the following morning , although the three brothers walked and talked the same as before , they had the appearances of Erammon , his father Elmaer , and swordmaster Thaeron . Torstan , or Erammon , depending on whose story is to be believed , disappeared in 1352 DR .