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Kama A kama is a light , exotic melee weapon typically used by monk s . Description . The kama is similar to the sickle or a small scythe and bears a strong resemblance to a heavy pick but without the backside peen . It has a straight haft about the same size as a handaxe . The blade has less curvature than a sickle and starts out broader at the base before tapering to a sharp tip . An average kama costs 2gp and weighs 2lbs ( 0 . 9kg ) . Use . It takes special training to use the light kama effectively in melee combat , therefore it is considered an exotic weapon . The relatively long , curved blade allows the kama to be used for tip attacks . Unarmored monk s can take full advantage of this quick , slashing weapon .
Statue Statue was an arcane alteration spell that changed the recipient together with anything worn to stone , but kept their faculties and senses intact . In older versions the magical transformation carried a certain risk of immediate death , but if successfull , all versions allowed the affected person or creature to hide in plains sight as a statue , with all the resiliency of stone . The recipient could turn back to their normal form at will . Components . Apart from verbal and somatic components , the caster had to stir some lime , sand and water with a rodlike piece of iron . History . The " statue " spell was first introduced in the time of Netheril , in 1839 NY ( −2020 DR ) , under the name Quantoul ' s statue , after famous variator arcanist Quantoul . " Statue " was an uncommon spell to the magical community of Faerûn by 1358 DR .
The Legend of Drizzt : Streams of Silver ( graphic novel ) The Legend of Drizzt : Streams of Silver ( original title : Forgotten Realms : The Legend of Drizzt , Volume 5 : Streams of Silver ) is the graphic novel version of R . A . Salvatore ' s novel " Streams of Silver " . It was originally published in three parts : " The Legend of Drizzt : Streams of Silver " # 1 – 3 .
Shaleen Oomreen Shaleen " Talonkiss " Oomreen was a human woman of the city of Calaunt in the Vast . She was a priestess of Loviatar . She was the High Priestess , or " Whipmistress " , of the House of Scarlet Hooks temple by 1358 DR , a position which she still held by 1370 DR . She had twenty - four subordinate priests and 114 lay - followers .
Verbeeg Verbeegs were giant - kin and were also sometimes known as human behemoths because they resembled human s more than any other giant race . Verbeeg were accomplished spear fighters . Personality . A verbeeg was usually chaotic neutral or chaotic evil . They were typically smarter than most other types of giants , and were often found leading or bullying hill giant s and ogre s . They used their extreme cunning to their advantage where possible . Society . The treacherous nature of verbeegs made such treachery the primary skill where the ordning was concerned . To advance in ranks , a verbeeg had to discredit or defeat a superior , by violence or any other means . Verbeegs had no concept of ownership and believed that everything was owned by everyone , so they took whatever they wanted without pause to think about it . Religion . Verbeeg primarily worshiped the god Karontor . History . The verbeeg race was created when Othea , wife of the giant deity Annam All - Father , had an affair with Ulutiu . Later , a band of verbeegs in the Ice Spires launched raids on the frost giant s and managed to gather aid from the fomorian s and voadkyn in the area , which was notable because the giant - kin did not often interact with other giant - kin races . Karontor sent his avatar into all the verbeeg tribes many years before the mid – 14th century DR and , without revealing his true identity , recruited many scouts to keep him informed of the events occurring around Faerûn , as well as collecting artifacts for his unknown ends .
Whisper Whisper was a cruel and calculating mage with great ambition , but he angered the wrong group of adventurers . Working as an agent of the Zhentarim in northern Cormyr , he spied on trade routes and troop movements , organizing raids and ambushes . His ambition was to rise in the ranks of the Zhentarim and also head up his own secret society . To that end , he was gathering agents and organizing strongholds that were under his exclusive control . Whisper ' s base was known as Whisper ' s Crypt , a subterranean lair located beneath the Haunted Halls just north of Eveningstar . When one of his attacks happened to target a group of visiting adventurers led by Doust Sulwood , the attackers were defeated and Doust and his companions learned of Whisper and decided to hunt him down . The adventurers were able to break the enchantments and overcome the guardian creatures and ultimately kill Whisper in his underground home . In the treasure found in Whisper ' s crypt were two of the seven Lost Rings of Mhzentul . These were gifted to temples in the area by Doust and his companions . Whisper ' s personal wizard rune was a stylized , clutching human hand , black and claw - like .
Ghiirvox Ghiirvox was the leader of the Scoured Legion in 1479 DR . Personality . Ghiirvox was very reserved and calculating for a tanarukk . He suspected rightly that the Grand Bloodreaver Jeervan , a follower of Garagos , would soon move to supplant him as warchief . Description . Unusual for a tanarukk , Ghiirvox had violet - blue skin , suggesting a very particular demon among his ancestors . History . Ghiirvox was a veteran of twelve conflicts in the Underdark . He ascended to his current position when his predecessor succumbed to Araumycos ' s madness . In 1479 DR , his position was threatened by Garagos ' worshipers , who were spreading in the Legion , and their leader Jeervan .
Garney Garney was a member of the Golden Legion . History . Garney took part in the Maztica n expedition . He was one of the two guards at the entrance to Naltecona ' s room in Nexal when Erixitl and Halloran tried to free the Nexalan ruler . During the fighting , Halloran killed Garney .
Seeking Seeking was a weapon quality that could only be applied to ranged weapons . When fired at a target , the ammunition of these weapons would veer toward the target , moving around anything concealing or obscuring it . However , it would not seek out enemies if their whereabouts were not known to the wielder . It required a spell of " true seeing " in the weapon ' s creation .
Axe of Mirabar The Axe of Mirabar is the two thousand strong militia of Mirabar , consisting of humans and five hundred dwarves . Its members wear the crest of Mirabar ( a deep red double - bladed axe with a pointed haft and a flaring , flat base on a black field ) on their shield or armour . They fight with crossbow s , lance s and hammer s , riding mountain ponies , and rothé in the winter . It is commanded by Torgar Hammerstriker . The Axe is responsible for keeping the mines of Mirabar clear of monsters . New members must take an oath to protect the Marchion of Mirabar .
Naer Tlarra Naer Tlarra was a human man and a wizard of the lands that became Chessenta , who lived around the 4th or 5th century DR . His tomb was a subject of treasure tales . After he died , Naer ' s tomb was built in Elvenblood Pass in the Earthfast Mountains of the Vast , and either buried or heavily overgrown somewhere there . He rested inside a 10 - foot - long ( 3 meter ) stone coffin , too heavy to carry away by means that could negotiate the pass . It was supposedly protected against thieves by bound creatures and several spells . No story suggested Naer entered some state of undeath , however . Among the treasures thought to be buried with him were his spellbook s , staff , and wand s . There was also said to be a magical twelve - spired crown that allowed one to simultaneously use up to twelve magical ring s , mounted on the spires . A magical ring apparently still sat on each one , with at least two particularly rare and powerful rings .
Vuzlyn Freth Vuzlyn Freth was a drow and one of Houndaer Tuin ' Tarl and Syrzan ' s group in Menzoberranzan in 1372 DR . History . During the Silence of Lolth , Vuzlyn joined Houndaer ' s group in order to start a slave revolt . Vuzlyn and Alton Vandree were , among others , summoned to Pharaun Mizzrym and Ryld Argith , as might be some of the males they needed to find . Vuzlyn was eventually killed in the suppression of the revolt .
Dragon magazine 232 " Dragon " issue 232 was released in August of 1996 . Its theme was all manner of weapons . It contained the following articles related to the Forgotten Realms : A Flurry of Swords . A number of sword variants for the 2nd edition , drawn from a variety of Earth ' s cultures . Weapons . Abbasi • Chinese bastard sword • Chinese war sword • Double sword s • Dusack • Epee • Persion falchion • Falx • Franc - taupin • Glavelot • Hegyester • Khyber knife • Klewang • Kora • Regimental kukri • Machaira • Manchu broadsword • Mel puttah bemoh • Rapier • Saddle sword • Long seax • Sica • Tachi • Tai chi sword • Talibon • Yataghan Sorcerous Six - Shooters . Considerations and rules how to introduce mundane and enchanted firearms into different campaign worlds . The Ecology of the Roper . A detailed look at the roper , the " Terror in the dark " waiting silently for prey in many a cave . Wyrms of the North : Balagos , the Flying Flame . This article describes Balagos , a very powerful , aggressive , and megalomanic male red dragon . Magic item . " Energy drain chain " Spell . " Choking claw "
Dai - Oni ( tengu ) The " Dai - Oni " was a disguised tengu master of the Black Temple in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . A tengu in 1357 DR had an idea for a great joke : he disguised himself as a dai - oni ( or " great oni " ) and became a leader of some raiders . The idea went well and many sohei and yakuza gathered under the " dai - oni " master of the Black Temple . Soon his followers led raids against nearby villages to gather tribute . The amused tengu led some bizarre rituals in the temple for his followers . In the end , some adventurers , hired by Sato Masako to stop the raiders , attacked the temple and defeated the tengu and his followers . It wasn ' t until later when they found the tengu ' s diary that they discovered it was an elaborate prank .
Oghrann Oghrann was a dwarven realm founded on and under the Plain of Tun . Geography . At its height , Oghrann surrounded the valley of the River Tun , extended into the Sunset Mountains in the west and underneath the Storm Horns in the east . The lands to the northwest , known at the time as the Helbryn , were also claimed by Oghrann as a hunting reserve , but settlement of those lands was forbidden since the time of Thordbard . History . Founded in the wake of the fall of Shanatar by Thordbard Firebeard , Oghrann lasted until shortly after Ammarindar was abandoned . Disease and attacks from humanoids spelled the end of the realm and its survivors fled to the Far Hills . = References =
Bloodbriars Bloodbriars was an evocation spell that entangled a foe in unseen briars . Effects . The spell created unseen but very sharp briars from magical energy , ensnaring the foe . It harmed them if they attempted to move or cast spells . Component . The spell required a drop of blood . History . The " armathor s " of Myth Drannor often used the " bloodbriars " spell to capture criminals .
Kalkan Swordbreaker Kalkan was a fallen deva who was transformed into a rakshasa and was the arch - nemesis of the deva Demascus . History . Like Demascus , Kalkan died many times only to be resurrected . Kalkan killed many of Demascus ' incarnations . Kalkan helped Murmur revive the Cult of the Elder Elemental Eye in Akanûl in 1479 DR . Kalkan ambushed Demascus at the tomb of Demascus ' s last incarnation but Demascus was able to kill Kalkan . Description . Kalkan had a bestial face and large cat - like ears . His breath smelled like carrion . Equipment . Kalkan possessed Damos , an artifact of great power that allowed him to see into the future . The fact that Damos killed anyone who used it did not trouble Kalkan because he always rose again in a new incarnation .
Xingax Xingax was a mighty , undead creature from the Abyss . Appearance . Xingax looked like an oversized , freakishly deformed stillborn or aborted fetus - the pure ugliness with asymmetrical features . He had small rotting fingers at twisted stubby arms . A frayed , greasy length of umbilicus dangled from his belly . Xingax was shortsighted - an array of lenses poised on swiveling steel arms moved in front of his eye enhanced his sight mechanically . He emanated an aura of malign energy , which lead people not shielding themselves from it to vomiting , blinding headaches and collapsing in convulsions . Xingax was carried around by a giant zombie though he could move about quite adequately on his own . He just liked others to think of him as physically helpless . When necessary , he could just float in the air . He was injured during a fight with the bard Bareris Anskuld but repaired that damage with the oversized shadow - black hand and an eye from the body of the fallen Nighthaunt Ysval . He learned to wield their innate magical abilities such as summoning darkness to shut out the daylight . Personality . Xingax was incapable of love in both the spiritual and anatomical senses but he found the alien matter of sexuality intriguing as well as repugnant . He saw himself as inventor , sage , artist , thus detested fighting at the front of an army . When his powers were temporarily crippled by the spellplague , Xingax gladly returned to his task of inventing necomantic spells rather than spending his time at Szass Tam ' s side on the battle - field . Background . His mother ' s husband once tore him from her womb . If his mother had carried him to full term he would have been a demigod . Xingax spent his existence primarily in the Abyss . History . In 1375 DR , Xingax established an undead manufactory in a an imposing stronghold located in the foothills of the Thaymount and raised an army of powerful , sentient undead creatures , types of undead that became extinct long ago known and bred others altogether new . His mission was to conquer Thay with that army . One of his major " achievements " was to turn Tammith Iltazyarra into a special type of vampire . He proudly referred to her as his " daughter " . In 1385 DR , he was slain by Bareris and Tammith during their attack on his fortress .
Iron Dragon Mountain Iron Dragon Mountain was a mountain in the Earthfast Mountains of north Faerûn , between Impiltur and the Vast . It was a legendary hidden peak and home to greatest temple of Deneir in the Realms . History . The mist dragon Ouranalathra the Mistmaiden once laired at the mountain , before she moved to the Lake of Mists in the Endless Wastes . Afterwards , it gained the name of " Iron Dragon Mountain " . Afterwards , it gained the name of " Iron Dragon Mountain " and became the site of the Master ' s Library , a temple of Deneir with the greatest collection of books in the world . Appendix . Notes . It is implied that the mountain is named for Ouranalathra . This is explained in George Krashos ' s unpublished , non - canonical article , " Ouranalathra , " the Mistmaiden " " , which tells the history of Ouranalathra and the Master ' s Library .
Tibeem Tibeem was a member of the Cult of the Dragon in Phlan in 1489 DR . History . Tibeem and his fellow Spernik infiltrated Mantor ' s Library in Phlan in order to steal some books containing draconic lore . However , one day they were discovered and while Spernik managed to escape Tibeem was locked in combat with a summoned Knight of the Black Fist . He managed to kill the knight but was soon captured . Tibeem was brutally interrogated and died of his injuries .
Gathgaer Milomynt Gathgaer Milomynt was a cleric of Shar in Waterdeep in 1372 DR . Activities . Gathgaer , on the surface , pretended to be a healer in the Dock Ward of Waterdeep , but in fact he was a slaver , kidnapping people of little influence or profile . He sold them to Hlethvagi Anteos in Undermountain .
Raurokhymdhar Raurokhymdhar , also known as The Golden , was the gold dragon ruler of the fortress - prison of Raurokh , located in Eskorn , Returned Abeir . History . Raurokhymdhar was the ruler of Raurokh , an ancient dragonborn prison . She not only kept watch over the dragonborn slaves sent to the prison , but was also tasked with breeding new dragonborn slaves . Among the dragonborn clans that were controlled by Raurokhymdhar were the ancestors of Clan Kepeshmolik . When Shasphur liberated the dragonborn slaves from the prison , Raurokhymdhar was distracted by the elder slaves so Shaspur and the others could flee . After she discovered that the slaves had fled , Raurokhymdhar killed the elders . Raurokhymdhar was slain several years later by the dragonborn of Tymanchebar .
Dispel fatigue Dispel fatigue was a necromancy spell that alleviated weariness and exhaustion in the recipient . Effects . One creature within a range of 90 ft ( 27 . 4 m ) could be reinvigorated by this spell . All effects of physical and mental exertion were removed , leaving the subject fully rested and refreshed . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a sprinkling of springwater that had been " bless ed " .
Crusader ' s mantle Crusader ' s mantle was an evocation spell that created a 30 foot ( 9 . 1 meter ) aura that radiated holy energies . Effects . The aura made non - hostiles feel a holy an awakened boldness and also made them cause radiant damage . The aura traveled with the caster and only lasted 1 minute . Components . Only vocal component was needed to cast this spell .
Old Illuskan Old Illuskan was the language of Old Illusk and the parent language of modern Illuskan , Bothii , and Reghedjic . It also influenced the modern language of Dambrathan . Script . Old Illuskan had its own alphabet . By 1372 DR , the only known samples of this script were located in the Green Library in Ruathym and in the Host Tower of the Arcane in Luskan .
Choin Choin , or Choin the Blue - Nosed , was the bakemono ruler of Panjuis in 1359 DR . Description . As his name implied , Choin possessed a large blue nose centered on a bulbous head . He was scrawny even for a bakemono . Activities . Choin ruled over several hundred bakemono within Panjuis .
Duc - Sum Li Duc - Sum Li was a Shou knight and healer who was the Regent of the Xiousing District in Marsember . He was a descendent of Emperor Li of the Shou Dynasty of Might . He was still active in his extreme old age in 1479 DR , exercising and meditating daily . Description . In his old age , Duc - Sum had a long white mustache and beard that hung down to his waist . Abilities . Duc - Sum was a skilled enough fighter to open his own dojo in Xiousing . He also had skills as a healer , which may have been due to his knowledge of traditional Shou medicine rather than divine magic . Relationships . Duc - Sum had one son , Chang Li . Possessions . Duc - Sum owned a Golden Blade , one of only nine crafted during the Dynasty of Might . History . In 1419 DR , Duc - Sum was traveling through Cormyr with his son when he was summoned to heal young Prince Foril I who had fallen gravely ill . King Azoun V was so grateful that he knighted Duc - Sum and granted him control over a new piece of land in Marsember that had been exposed by the drop in the Sea of Fallen Stars ' water level . The land was settled by Shou immigrants and became known as Xiousing . Duc - Sum went on to found the Lightning Dragon Dojo where he taught until he was too old to spar . He was known as a wise and fair ruler of his regency .
Drusilla Drusilla was a young woman in Waterdeep in the late 1350s DR . One night in a tavern in the Year of Shadows , 1358 DR , she and a friend flattered and flirted with the dwarf adventurer Onyx the Invincible . However , this was a distraction so an old woman could get his autograph — on a marriage contract .
Nistlor Lothlyn Nistlor " The Undying " Lothlyn is a smoothspoken wizard and proprietor of the House of the Wise Unicorn who has recently been turning to necromancy and even lichdom . Having already mastered the summoning of lesser undead he now hoards potions of longevity , purchasing them at every opportunity . Nistlor has three apprentices who help run the Unicorn and assist with his acquiring of spell components .
Delphe Delphe was a star elf abjurer and a Keeper of the Cerulean Sign . Equipment . Delphe once possessed a Cerulean Sign , an amulet with potent magical powers against elder aberration s though it was destroyed in 1375 DR by Telarian using the sword Angul - Nis .
Endurance of Ilmater Endurance of Ilmater was a divine spell that bolstered the health , strength , and endurance of a protected creature . Users . The spell could be cast by cleric s who commanded the necromantic and protection spheres , and by painbearer s , the specialty priests of Ilmater . Effect . The spell had several benefits for the health of the subject creature . It doubled the vitality of the creature , caused them to succeed in tests of strength and endurance , and allowed them to automatically overcome effects that attacked their health , such as disease and shock . Furthermore , the protected creature could never be knocked over by any means . History . " Endurance of Ilmater " was , of course , named for the god Ilmater , the One Who Endures .
Severin Silrajin Severin Silrajin , usually known simply as Severin , was the Red Dragon Wyrmspeaker and the main leader of the reformed Cult of the Dragon . Personality . Severin was a true visionary , bringing new life and power to the Cult . However , he was also young and prone to underestimating his enemies or not seeing enemies posing as friends . History . Severin was a young Calishite member of the Cult of the Dragon , inspired by Tiamat . Severin carefully reread the version of Maglas ' s " Chronicle of Years to Come " - - translated by Sammaster as " naught will be left save shattered thrones with no rulers , but the dead dragons shall rule the world entire . . . " - - and ultimately came to believe that the correct translation was " naught will be left save shattered thrones , with no rulers but the dead . Dragons shall rule the world entire . . . " , a translation that many sages believed correct but heretical with respect to Sammaster ' s words . Thus the beings that should be the targets of their devotion were not dracolich es but living dragon s . Armed with this new conviction , Severin decided he needed to meet and speak to a living dragon . He went to Mintarn , to the lair of the famous dragon Hoondarrh . Severin managed to befriend the terrible dragon , impressing both Tiamat and his fellow cultists . Thus Tiamat gave him a scrap of knowledge about the dragon mask s . Severin discovered the whole history of the dragon masks and in long years of travel he recovered all five masks . These he gave to his most trusted friends , and saved the red dragon mask for himself . With a reputation gained from this search , Severin quickly rose through the ranks of the Cult until he became the main leader . He began a plan to summon Tiamat into Toril to bring Maglas ' s prophecy to pass , initiating the Tyranny of Dragons . Severin also allied with the exiled Red Wizards of Thay to gain the magical power necessary for the ritual . Appendix . Appearances . " The Rise of Tiamat "