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Bigby ' s hand Bigby ' s hand might refer to any of a family of spells created by the fabled wizard Bigby . It is the name of the 5th edition spell that has many varieties , each of which appeared as a separate spell in previous editions :
Wunturn Radest Wunturn Radest was the high priest of the temple of Tempus within the city of Mulmaster . Relationships . Radest and the rest of the clergy served the army of Mulmaster as the majority of its forces shared in the worship of the Lord of Battles . A veteran of many battles in just as many campaigns , Wunturn inspired countless soldiers to raise arms against the enemies of Mulmaster .
Scardale Scardale one of the regions that makes up the Dalelands . It has longed survived where other dales have fallen , such as Teshendale , despite wars , occupation by enemy states and a horrible plague . History . After inheriting the throne , Lord Lashan Aumersair set about to build Scardale ' s power and wealth , intending to conquer all the southern Dalelands . In 1356 DR , he conquered Harrowdale , Featherdale , and , for a time , Battledale . He then moved against Mistledale and its ally Shadowdale , but was defeated by a hasty alliance formed against him . After Lashan ' s fell , Scardale was occupied by an uneasy coalition of troops from Cormyr , Sembia , the other Dalelands and even Zhentil Keep . By 1370 DR , Sembia felt ready to assert its power within the alliance . With the Cormyrian and other Dalelands forces having already left and Hillsfar ' s troops bribed , and no one would protest overly much if the Sembians drove the Zhents from the dale . Before the Sembians could act , Scardale suffered another disaster , the " Shaking Plague " . The Sembian garrison suffered significant losses . What ' s left of Scardale Town is a lawless area fought over by gangs , foreign agents , cultists , and religious leaders . The other Dalelands talk about establishing a new interim government to control Scardale Town , but Governor Khelvos and the Scardale Council are opposed to the continuation of occupation , regardless of guise . Features . The Scar . According to legend , this gorge that defines Scardale originated as an errant blow from the sword of Corellon Larethian as he battled the orc god Gruumsh . The wound in the land is still deep but has healed well over time , and the Ashaba river runs swiftly through the Scar on its final leg to the sea with the Feather Falls marking the gorge ' s west end . Scardale Town lies at the east end , where the Ashaba empties into the Sea of Fallen Stars .
Explosive runes Explosive runes was an arcane abjuration or alteration spell that booby - trapped written or drawn information to prevent unauthorized viewing . Effects . This spell could be applied to written information in the form of a map , book , scroll , or a similar item containing written information . The abjuration version of this spell was limited to one object weighing 10 lb ( 4 . 5 kg ) or less . The alteration version had no such limit and presumably could be used on dwarven runestones and the like . The caster traced the " runes " onto the document where they blended with the writing , remaining dormant until viewed by an unauthorized person . The caster and anyone he or she specifically gave instruction on how to bypass the " runes " could read the material safely . When an unauthorized attempt to read the protected material was made , the runes exploded violently , damaging or destroying the warded writings and anyone within a 10 ft ( 3 . 1 m ) radius . The reader and those that were close enough to read the " runes " at the time of detonation took the full blast , while those that were just in the vicinity had a chance to resist or dodge part of the blast . The abjuration version of this spell exploded with magical force , the alteration version used magical fire . " Explosive runes " were very difficult to detect using " detect magic " and rogues had to be very cautious when searching for and then disabling them . However , magical trap detection always gave a strong indication of their presence . The caster could remove the " runes " simply by dismissing them , but others required a successful " dispel magic " or " erase " spell . Any failure to remove the " runes " triggered the explosion . Components . In addition to a verbal component , the caster had to touch the document being warded in order to trace the mystical " runes " . No material component was required .
Thunderbeast Tribe The Thunderbeast tribe was a group of Uthgardt . History . In 1370 DR , their chief was the charismatic Gundar Brontoskin , but he was replaced around 1372 DR by Sungar Wolfkiller . Late in the 15th century , the tribe arrived at Morgur ' s Mound for Runemeet to find it disinterred , missing the skeletons of the Thunderbeast and Morgur as well as the treasure buried within . Since they could no longer practice their traditions there , their current chieftain , Grandthur , decided that the Thunderbeast would meet the Elk tribe at Flintrock . He left a guard to wait for the Gray Wolf tribe to return to Neverwinter Wood and ask them what had happened . Organization . Their ritual enemies were wolves . They were known as the least barbaric of the Uthgardt , although they still did not practice agriculture . They guarded the secret that thunderbeast s still lived deep in the High Forest . Geography . The Thunderbeast ' s ancestor mound was Morgur ' s Mound , but they lived in the High Forest area .
Daerlun Daerlun was a city in Sembia . Its most prominent feature was a huge 500 - foot - tall curtain wall erected by the Netherese Empire . Government . 1368 DR . The city was run by an elderly merchant named Halath Tymmyr , although he was a puppet for the evil commander of the guard , Allathast , who was a member of the Cult of the Dragon . 1439 DR . After Sembian control faltered due to Cormyr ian stratagems , the city declared itself an independent city - state , rather than being absorbed by Cormyr . 1484 . The city of Daerlun prepared defenses against a possible Shadovar and Sembian invasion . Rumors abounded in the city about gods , war , and natural disasters . Trade . As of 1368 DR , Daerlunian linen sold for around 8 silver pieces per square yard , while Daerlunian wool sold for between 9 silver and 2 gold pieces per square yard depending on the weight of the fabric . The city imported such commodities as parchment , wine , and wool from Eveningstar in Cormyr . Cult of the Dragon . The evil semi - religious organization , the Cult of the Dragon , had a presence in Daerlun as of 1368 DR , but preferred a secretive approach , using the city as a place to store armaments and to treat wounded members . The commander of the city guard , Allathast , used the elderly merchant Halath Tymmyr as a puppet to rule the city .
Myrkul ' s Wrath Myrkul ' s Wrath was a powerful scythe with various magic properties . Crafting . To craft " Myrkul ' s Wrath " , one had to have a broken scythe from Myrkul ' s vault and the essence of the dead god ' s soul . Once combined , they became the formidable scythe . Description . The weapon appeared as a black scythe , with a stone - like texture and darkness emanating from it . Abilities . The scythe channeled the spirit of the god of death , and as a result was teeming with evil energy . " Myrkul ' s Wrath " was deadly to those of good alignment . The weapon also weakened its wielder in the hope that they would come to a gruesome death themselves .
Melino Richtoes Melino Richtoes was the mayor of Shoun in 1367 DR . Personality . Melino was an exceedingly greedy person before he found religion . Activities . In addition to holding the title of mayor , Melino was the richest merchant in the city thanks to his lucrative dairy business . He enjoyed adventuring when his duties allowed it . History . Melino was a common thief during his youth , but changed his ways to the teachings of Yondalla , though he still used some of his rogue skills later in life to deal with political rivals . Possessions . Melino owned a magical dagger .
Sangalor Sangalor , also known as Sangalor of the Secrets , was a mind flayer outcast who became a cleric of Oghma in 1370 DR . Activities . In time , Sangalor became a fervent devotee of the God of Knowledge but was basically still an illithid : his usual trade was to find secrets by request or interrogating evil prisoners by eating their brains . Sangalor revealed secrets about his home city to anyone who was seriously intending to fight his evil brethren . History . Sangalor originated from the illithid city of Ch ' Chitl but at some point , for unknown reasons , it became an outcast . To survive , Sangalor turned to the worship of Oghma and moved first to Skullport and later to Waterdeep and the Temple of Oghma there .
Iarno Albrek Iarno Albrek , also known as " Glasstaff " , was a human wizard and the direct leader of the Redbrands bandit gang . He was a short , dark - bearded human wizard that was simply known to most as " Glasstaff " for his weapon of choice , a magic staff made of glass . Iarno was initially a member of the Lords ' Alliance , who was sent to the town of Phandalin to establish constabulary ( as the town did not have a powerful authority ) . However , sometime in the 1480s DR , Iarno broke ties with the Lords ' Alliance and created the Redbrands under the guidance of Nezznar . Iarno knew of Nezznar from his contacts in the Lords ' Alliance and negotiated a meeting with the drow , seeing a chance to line his pockets .
Elturgard Elturgard was a theocracy in the Western Heartlands ruled by paladin s of Torm in the 15th century DR . History . Elturgard was first formed by the paladins and cleric s of the city of Elturel after the Spellplague in 1385 DR . It was the first nation to have grown in the Western Heartlands . It encompassed much of the middle Heartlands and took up the region in the Fields of the Dead that was not already incorporated into the booming city - state of Baldur ' s Gate , an ally of Elturgard . In 1437 DR , an Amnian spy was returning to Amn with valuable information about the nation of Elturgard ; he was kidnapped and rescued by Flaming Fist recruits and the information reached Amn . However , an unethical merchant consortium in Baldur ' s Gate called the Twilight Brotherhood also gained the information . With a deva from Elturgard , the recruits once again handled this and became part of the Flaming Fists . Industry . About half of the Fields of the Dead belonged to the nation of Elturgard , as the metropolis of Baldur ' s Gate grew so massively that it encompassed half of the Fields . Both used it for farming .
Yuf Bawrax Yuf Bawrax was a man living in the settlement of Bejung in Koryo around 1358 DR , described as an " old northern barbarian " . He could often be found at The Sharpening House , a local tavern . Yuf had discovered an entrance into the ruins of the city of Old Bejung . He declined to step foot inside , but would show it to others .
H ' slaat H ' slaat was a troglodyte warrior during the Rage of Demons . History . H ' slaat was the war chief and champion of Laogzed in the tribe led by S ' slaar in the Wormwrithings area . During the Rage of Demons , he led a group of his warriors to defeated a drow patrol . The drow leader had a magic sword that was claimed as a trophy by chieftain S ' slaar . H ' slaat disagreed , saying that it was his by right of killing its owner . Soon a civil war started between S ' slaar ' s and H ' slaat ' s loyalists . H ' slaat ordered the capture of H ' hoort , the mate of S ' slaar . Without interruption in the last battle he killed in the fighting S ' slaar and become the next chieftain
Harooga Harooga was the greater spirit of Akari . History . Harooga was the greater spirit of the island of Akari and the most powerful spirit of all the Prioto islands . However , at one point , she was captured by the evil Opawang and trapped in a pocket dimension . In 1357 DR , however an adventuring party hired by governor Ko Lei Kho to destroy the ochimo also fought and killed the Opawang , freeing Harooga , who quickly destroyed the lair of the Opawang .
Candlemas Candlemas was Lady Polaris ' of Delia in the Netherese Empire . Description . The bearded wizard was short , fat , and balding . Possessions . Candlemas preferred to dress in a plain brown which was tied with a length of rope . Relationships . The mentalist looked up to Lady Polaris , but butted heads with her , Sysquemalyn . History . During the Shadowed Age , Candlemas and Sysquemalyn gambled whether or not Sunbright Steelshanks would survive dangerous tasks . Around - 339 DR , the archwizard known as Karsus stole Candlemas from the past and brought him to the future to aid him in crafting his most powerful spells . After returning from the future , Candlemas was murdered by Sysquemalyn in - 694 DR .
Celestial Stairway A Celestial Stairway was a type of pathway linking the Realms with the plane s . A stairway led to a nexus , which led to the homes of all the gods . They were used by god s to traverse from the Realms to their home planes . The stairways , invisible to ordinary people , could only be seen properly by gods or by very powerful mortals . When made visible to others , they appeared to constantly change shape , such as a long wooden spiral staircase , a marble ladder , a pathway of amber and pearl , or stranger forms . Locations . Celestial Stairways could be found :
Elemental aura ( spell ) Elemental aura was a powerful abjuration and evocation spell that protected the caster against one specific element designated during casting and provided certain powers related to the element . This aura moved with the caster . Effect . Specialists in one element only used the version fitting to their element . Air . An air " aura " protected the recipient against dangerous and air attacks as well as attacks from non - magical missile weapons , and kept creatures from the Elemental Plane of Air at bay . It also provided the ability to " fly " . An air " aura " was whitish in color . Earth . An earth " aura " protected the recipient against the attacks from non - magical metal - or stone - weapon s , and kept creatures from the Elemental Plane of Earth at bay . It also allowed one to move comfortably through earth , and create a " wall of stone " . An earth " aura " was grayish in color . Fire . A fire " aura " protected the recipient against fire , both mundane and magical , and kept creatures from the Elemental Plane of Fire at bay . It also allowed one to move comfortably through fire , and create a " wall of fire " . A fire " aura " was reddish in color . Water . A water " aura " protected the recipient against attacks using cold or water , and kept creatures from the Elemental Plane of Water at bay . It also allowed one to move comfortably through water , and create a " wall of ice " . A water " aura " was blueish in color . Wood . Wu jen from Kara - Tur , based on their different world view , knew of a wood " aura " . It protected the recipient against weapons made of wood , as well as against plants . It also allowed one to move comfortably through vegetation , " speak with plants " , and heal wounds while having access to soil , sun and water . Components . This spell required verbal components only . History . This spell was not of Netherese origin . In Zakhara , " elemental aura " was known but not common in the magical community by 1367 DR . Users . Employed by elementalists , and , more rarely , generalist wizards , " elemental aura " was also granted to the most powerful " sonnlinor " ( priest s of Moradin ) . The mysterious sea mage from Huzuz known as the White Agate was known to use " elemental aura " .
Saerlar Stormwyvern Saerlar Stormwyvern was a Moonstars spy inside Candlekeep . History . Saerlar went to infiltrate Candlekeep . He killed and replaced a shadovar agent who had posed as a monk of the monastery . In 1487 DR , after the shadovar special agent Maerandor gathered all shadovar spies inside Candlekeep , Saerlar infiltrated the group . However , Maerandor unveiled him , but just before the shadovar could attack him an earthquake hit the room . Saerlar profited off the confusion and managed to escape .
Bonnerbas Ironcap Bonnerbas Ironcap was the dwarven soldier from Mithral Hall . He was killed by Proffit during the battle with troll s in 1370 DR . He was a member of the General Dagna Waybeard ' s squad , which was sent from Mithral Hall to protect the refugees from Nesme .
Divine seeker Divine seeker is a special prestige class on Faerûn . Divine seekers are stealthy characters dedicated to the service of their patron deity and church . They are called to perform different missions , like spying on enemy churches , retrieving holy relics or even assassination of heretics . Most skillful divine seekers can perform a mission without leaving any evidence of their church ' s involvement . They are also trained specifically in the ways of thwarting magical traps , and like rogues they are capable of performing sneak attacks .
Panthers of Xi The Panthers of Xi were a ninja clan based in the town of Xi in Koryo . They controlled the Vorkani Mountains between Xi and the Malu River in the east . Their clanmaster was Lin Goh , the wielder of the Black Kumade . The Panthers adopted this as a symbol , and left a black - painted kumade ( a type of weaponized rake ) as a sign of their handiwork or passing . Around 1357 DR , the Panthers waged an ongoing war with the Vi ' oontu ninja clan , who were based in Manchar .
Tekinjo Gasahan Tekinjo Gasahan was the daimyo of Kurahito around 1357 DR . History . Tekinjo was the daimyo of the coastal Kurahito province and as the brother - in - law of the shogun one of the Three House daimyos . He was devastated when in 1352 DR he discovered his wife , his only brother , and two senior members of the tairo were plotting his assassination . Tekinjo had all of them executed and afterward did not trust anyone . Only recently by 1357 DR he had found a friend in young Ionoi . Personality . Tekinjo had become withdrawn and cynical but he still possessed a sharp mind and was very perceptive . He knew that the shogunate wanted him to remarry to produce an heir but he totally disagreed with this .
Adventurer An adventurer was one who took risks in the pursuit of a goal . Some did it for fame , others for money . Some sought revenge , while others laid down their lives in defense of their kings , their families , or the land itself . Adventurers came from all races , and they could be found almost anywhere .
Everlasting The Everlasting , or the Brotherhood of the Everlasting , was perhaps the largest group of holy slayer s in Zakhara in 1367 DR . The symbol of the Everlasting was a golden scimitar . Activities . Through an agreement with the Grey Fire , the territories of the Everlasting included the Free Cities of Zakhara , Qudra , Hiyal , Hilm , and Talab . It was not unheard of for either the Grey Fire or the Everlasting to operate outside of their territories by using the other ' s spy networks . Members . The Everlasting was ruled by the " Grandfather " who , in 1367 DR , was Marwan al - Jabal al - Hiyali . Factions . Known factions within the Everlasting included :
Remove disease Remove disease was a conjuration spell that , on touch , magically removed any diseases and killed any parasites from which the subject is suffering . An older abjuration version called cure disease took longer to work . Effects . The caster had to touch the diseased creature to apply this spell . The newer version of this spell worked instantaneously while the old version , depending on the virulence of the disease and how long it had progressed , took anywhere from ten minutes to a tenday , but the patient felt better as the progression of the disease was rapidly reversed . These spells could cure most diseases but there were some more formidable examples that are not affected . Both versions did not grant any form of immunity , so the subject was still susceptible to reinfection upon further exposure . The abjuration version spell could also cause disease if cast in reverse upon a successful touch attack . The caster could choose either a debilitating disease ( within an hour , the victim began to lose strength until practically helpless ) , or a fatal one ( healing spells were no longer effective , death occurred in one to six months ) . Notes on specific diseases : Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell . For certain kinds of mummy rot an herbal tea brewed from the mothersleaf plant had to be consumed first . Mothersleaf could be found in northern temperate and subarctic regions by those with skill in plant lore .
Yellow Thunder Falls The Yellow Thunder Falls were a large series of waterfalls in the Endless Wastes region . Description . Falling over the Yellow Serpent Border Cliffs in the Katakoro Plateau , the Takt Muren river dropped over 2 , 000 feet ( 610 meters ) to form this large waterfall . The name of the falls came from the sulfurous deposits in the nearby cliffs . The misty water caught the various shades of the rock , giving the falls a golden , fiery color . The falls were known to appear suddenly , offering little warning to travelers on the water . That , when combined with the strong current of the river , made avoiding them difficult and dangerous . A small , steep , path crisscrossed the cliffs in switchbacks from the top to its base . Windblown mist was known to cover the path , making it very dangerous . It took most of a day to climb the path .
Illul Illul is a city in the island - kingdom of Lantan . It is situated on the southern shore of the main island . Overview . The High Holy Crafthouse of Inspiration in Illul is the center of Gond worship in the realms . This monastery is run by Danactar the High Artificer , Most Holy Servant of Gond . Danactar is the highest ranking mortal cleric of Gond . He is the supreme voice in ecclesiastical matters and he serves in Lantan ' s ruling council , the Ayrorch . The church of Gond consists mostly of wandering clerics who travel from settlement to settlement , finding work as artisans and engineers . Settling in one area is only encouraged in centers for innovation that warrant constant observation , such as Zhentil Keep , Waterdeep , Athkatla , and Suzail . The church encourages wealth , as it demonstrates the benefits of following Gond . As they travel , clerics take samples of any inventions they discover and assist innovators they encounter , filing regular reports to their superiors .
Mad Aja ' s Magic for Fools & Simpletons Mad Aja ' s Magic for Fools & Simpletons was a shop located in the Grand Bazaar of Huzuz . Services / Merchandise . This shop offered rare and magical items for purchase to those who " looked like they needed to be able to do anything . " In reality , many of the nicer looking magical items were cursed . Inhabitants . Aja Pelima , or Mad Aja , ran this shop . He often used displays of magic as a sales pitch to attract customers .