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Infernal death Infernal death was a rare magical poison sometimes used by Holy slayer assassin s of the Flamedeath Fellowship in Zakhara . Description . This liquid was derived from the of fire elemental s . Uses . Infernal death was a slow - acting poison that caused death within 12 – 48 hours . This poison was highly reactive and was administered through spicy dishes where it could be ingested . Victims who resisted the poison ' s deadly properties still developed a debilitating rash that lasted for several days . The only means of curing someone affected by this poison was by casting " neutralize poison " and " protection from fire " with a ten - foot radius simultaneously . Thus , two cleric s were needed to cure the victim .
Illitran Starym Lord Illitran Starym was Lord Speaker of the Starym clan . He infamously forged a pact with Moander in order to fool his Moonblade and retain power over the house . In 523 DR , a branch of moon elven ex - patriate members of the Starym Clan returned to Myth Drannor to reclaim the house and return it to glory . The return drew the line of succession into question , as the heir at the time , Josidiah Starym , was away on a mission to find the lost Warblade since 500 DR . The Coronal Eltargrim Irithyl demanded that the current Lord Speaker , Illitran , draw his family ' s Moonblade to prove his worthiness and preserve Josidiah ' s heir status . Determined to draw the blade successfully , Illitran set out on a three - month trek through the woods intended to purify his soul and clense his spirit . Unknown to all , he actually visited the ruins of Moander ' s temple in the northern forest , where he forged a pact with the imprisoned god , gaining the ability to cancel the powers of the sword that would deem him unworthy of Lordship . Instead , the sword would only deliver an electric jolt to someone not of pure elven lineage , but would accept any pure - blooded elf regardless of character . Upon his return , he easily drew the blade , and proved to Myth Drannor his family ' s loyalty . While Josidiah was away , Illitran named his first son , Venali Starym the heir of the house Lordship .
The Dragons ' Den The Dragons ' Den was a tavern in the town of Thunderstone in Cormyr in the late 1360s DR , owned by Oleg One - Ear . The tavern was taken over by the rowdy Purple Dragons garrison in town , quite against Oleg ' s original wishes , but he knew to mind his own business . It became the soldiers ' own hangout , and catered exclusively to them . Civilians who dared step inside without a Purple Dragon companion — and this happened only rarely — were likely to be pelted with tankards and even chairs . Those who persisted were beaten up and thrown out . With patrons like these , the Den had no need of a bouncer .
Calling Horns The Calling Horns was an inn south of the Evermoors where Jundar ' s Pass met the Evermoor Way . History . It was named after the legendary battle where an army of humans and dwarves united to defeat the last army of trolls . Staff . It was run by a hunter named Tosker Nightsword . Residents . Aborana Startoucher lived here after fleeing Memnon .
Milshoun ' s Stronghouses Milshoun ' s Stronghouses was a collection of three stone warehouses in Beliard around 1368 DR . Inhabitants . The warehouses were owned by Ahbhaer Mhilshoun , who provided storage facilities per day , tenday , or month . Milshoun ' s Stronghouses were protected by a dozen guards , who hunted game in the hills to the north during their spare time . Appendix . Discrepancy . On page 37 of " Volo ' s Guide to the North " , the establishment is named " Milshoun ' s Warehouses " , but the owner ' s name is given as " Ahbhaer Mhilshoun " , which is a different spelling .
Shuriken A shuriken was a small bladed throwing weapon . Description . A piece of sharpened metal , there were many sizes and shapes in use , but there were three main kinds of shuriken : the spike , the small star , and the large star . The spike was simply a large pin that tapered to a sharp point . A star could have three to eight razor - edged points ; the design ensured that at least one point would strike a target . Uses . A shuriken could only be used as a throwing weapon , thrown with the hand , and was not used in melee . It inflicted small piercing injuries . Their effective range was quiet short ; typically 10 feet ( 3 meters ) . Owing to their small size , shuriken were easy to conceal , being tucked within sashes of folds of clothing . The spike shuriken could even be worn as a pin in the hair . Training . The shuriken was an exotic weapon that required special training to use effectively . It was commonly wielded by monk s , who could use it with their special martial arts techniques . However , they were primarily used by ninja .
Invisibility purge Invisibility purge was an abjuration spell that disabled invisibility effects within a small area . Effects . Invisible objects and creatures that entered the protected area immediately became visible . If the cause of their invisibility was still in effect , they would return to invisibility upon leaving the protected area . While inside the area , spells , potions , and natural abilities for turning invisible simply failed to function at all . " Invisibility purge " did not have any effect on creatures that were naturally invisible or had no visible form . Creatures already invisible inside the area before the spell was cast were also not affected unless they turned visible and then tried to turn invisible again , or exited the area and then re - entered . The area of effect for this spell was a 10 ft ( 3 m ) square . This spell could be cast cooperatively by multiple priests , in which case an additional square per priest could be protected , plus the duration increased with each additional caster . Components . Verbal , somatic , and material components were required to cast this spell , including a small ( no bigger than 3 in / 7 . 6 cm in diameter ) silver mirror .
Amratha Shuldeiroun Amratha Shuldeiroun was the senior chatelaine of the Sign of the Shield inn located in Voonlar " circa " the Year of Wild Magic , 1372 DR . Description . Amratha was a petite woman with beautiful , angular features and red hair . Personality . Amratha swirled about the inn seeing that all the guests ' needs were met or even anticipated . She had a no - nonsense attitude and a sharp tongue but did not stoop to using vulgarities ; rather , she cajoled with wit or sarcasm as the situation warranted . Abilities . At some point in her life she received basic training as a fighter . Activities . As the senior chatelaine , she ruled the day shift , talking to the guests and directing the staff on how best to serve them . Relationships . She was essentially second in command after Mester Rauvaraudo , the majordomo of the Sign of the Shield . She and her night - shift counterpart , Maeragra Duskwinter , were similar in hair color , stature , appearance , and demeanor , but were unrelated .
Annuv An annuv was either a written symbol or a hand motion that was used among Calishite s to indicate that one ' s proper titles had been left unwritten or unsaid for the sake of brevity . Because the nobility of Calimshan often had a long list of titles before their names , it became a common practice for members of the same or higher class to dispense with naming the titles , instead offering proper respect by using the " annuv " . The " annuv " was correctly performed using only the left hand . With all the fingertips together , the speaker would rotate his or her hand toward his heart . This would be performed once for every title that was being skipped . However , miscounting the number of " annuvs " required could result in dire consequences . For example , in 1370 DR , Calimshan was ruled by Ralan el Pesarkhal , whose proper , full title was " Syl - Pasha of All Pasha s , Syl - Sabbalad of Sabbalad s , Syl - Ralbahr of el Nallojal , Syl - Qayadin of the Armies , Syl - Ynamalik of the Lands of the Three Rivers , Syl - Sultan of the Cities , and Caleph of Our People , His Majesty , Ralan el Pesarkhal . " To save time , a vizar might simply say , " Syl - Pasha Ralan el Pesarkhal " , while carefully making six " annuvs " . In written form , there were two methods of indicating the " annuv " . The more formal way was to make a mark similar to a , for every title skipped , beginning at the baseline of the title that was not skipped and stacking them to form a " fringe " effect . A less formal , more modern way of indicating the " annuv " in writing was to write " " syl " - " with the appropriate number of underlines before the title .
Thayan knight Thayan knights were the generals of the Thayan armies , and protectors of The Red Wizards of Thay . Culture . These soldiers acted as defenders of thayan enclaves all over Faerûn , and personal bodyguards to Red Wizards . They were knights only by name , as they did not have any code of conduct . The only rule which they adhered to was that their life was of no importance , compared to the safety of the Red Wizards , whom they were sworn to protect .
Cairn Cairn was a divine conjuration spell that created a pile of rocks . Effect . The spell gathered rocks and stones from all around ( not including any organic or other materials ) and dropped them on a given location from a height of 20 feet ( 6 meters ) . This created a rough pile some 5 feet ( 1 . 5 meters ) and 15 feet ( 4 . 5 meters ) high . Uses . The " cairn " spell had a number of common uses , typically to form a grave , but also to mark a specific location , to bury or hide a buried stash or store , or whatever else one might use a pile of rocks for . More dangerously , it could be used to crush a victim under the falling rocks , and even bury them . Components . The spell required at least eight pebbles that could all fit in the caster ' s hand . The actual stones used in the " cairn " were lifted from random locations in the vicinity . History . The " cairn " spell appeared within the " Tome of Torment " , the holiest book of the church of Ilmater , which first appeared in the Realms in 848 DR . In 1341 DR , the rogue priest of Ilmater , Brother Bloirt Waelarn used a " cairn " spell from the " Tome " to bury Sir Guth . He then dug Guth out with a pick , using an axe to chop off any limb that was revealed , soon killing the knight .
Kangaxx Kangaxx was a powerful demilich residing in Athkatla . Personality . Kangaxx was an intensely evil man even prior to undeath . History . A group of Netheril mages defeated Kangaxx at some point after he became a demilich . Unable to fully destroy him , they were forced to become lich es themselves in order to imprison him . In 1369 DR , Gorion ' s Ward encountered the imprisoned demilich , who tricked the Ward into freeing him . In the ensuing battle , Gorion ' s Ward emerged as the victor .
Jhartos Illance Jhartos Illance was a young nobleman who lived in the Cormyrean Embassy in Calimport . Relationships . Jhartos was the fourth son of the Illance noble family and the younger cousin of Mallik , third in line to his father ' s position . He enjoyed the decadence of Calimport but did not have the business sense of his cousin .
Epidote Epidote was a plentiful ornamental stone within the Realms . Description . This stone ' s color ranged from clear ( in the smallest crystals ) to dark red ( in larger crystal deposits ) . One variety could be cut into large of a deep rose color . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp . Powers . Crushed epidote was used in the formula for " potions of undead control " and in making the ink for inscribing scrolls with " protection from undead " .
Ulutiun The Ulutiuns were a grouping of related races of human s who inhabited the far polar regions of Faerûn . Description . Ulutiuns had dark , light brown , or yellow skin , dark hair , and dark brown eyes . They were short — rarely standing taller than five feet ( 150 cm ) — and tended to have flat facial features , with tiny noses . They had short and thick legs with stubby fingers and toes . This tended to make them slower and less dexterous than other humans , but this was compensated by greater fortitude and strength . They had especially wide teeth . Males usually weighed between 130 and 260 pounds ( 60 – 120 kg ) , and females were about 35 pounds ( 16 kg ) lighter than that . Ulutiun males did not grow facial hair , and men and women had more fat under their skin than other humans and extra blood vessels in their extremities . These adaptive variations granted them a special resistance to living in the frigid weather of the polar regions . They wore thick clothing made from furs and hides . Ulutiuns were an adaptable people and lived close to nature . They tended to be warm and friendly once one got to know them . Ulutiuns were divided into four sub - groupings . The Ice Hunters lived in the west , in the regions of the the Cold Run , the Ice Peak , and the Sea of Moving Ice . The Angulutiun s , Iulutiun s , and Nakulutiun s resided in the Great Glacier . Language . The Ice Hunters spoke Uluik , and the Ulutiuns of the Great Glacier spoke Ulutiun . Both were closely related languages . Religion . The Ice Hunters venerated various nature spirits and had a shamanistic form of religion . Iulutiuns and Angulutiuns did not have a religion , but the Nakulutiuns worshiped Ulutiu . Combat . Since metal was rare on glaciers , Ulutiun warriors had inferior weapons and armor compared to the peoples of the Cold Lands to the south , yet they were known for being ferocious in battle with a unparalleled ability to survive their arctic climates . They favored spear s . If forced to fight , they battled to the death . History . Ulutiuns were originally from the lands of Kara - Tur and migrated west to Faerûn over the ice over a thousand years before the Dalereckoning .
Rulers ' Blade The Rulers ' Blade ( also known as the Great King ' s Sword , or Ar ' Cor ' Kerym in Elven , and sometimes referred to as the Crownblade ) , is one of three Elfblade s created in ancient Cormanthyr to help the elves establish a ruling family . This particular blade is used to name the Coronal , monarchial ruler of the kingdom of Cormanthyr , leader of the elves . History . The Ruler ' s Blade was created by Elven High Magic alongside its mates , the Warblade and the Artblade in - 4000 DR , at the behest of the ill Coronal of Jhyrennstar , Oacenth , who desired the magical swords to determine the rulers of the united tribes and new nation of Cormanthyr . Since it was drawn by the first Coronal Kahvoerm Irithyl , it has never left the side of the Coronals . In 661 DR , after the passing of Coronal Eltargrim Irithyl , the Rulers ' blade hovered atop the Rule Tower awaiting a claiming ceremony during the five years of mourning instituted by the Coronal ' s niece and lone heir , Aravae Irithyl . Aravae was ultimately murdered three years after her uncle died , and in 666 DR , the first open Claiming Ceremony begun in Myth Drannor . Every noble house sent representatives who each in turn were destroyed after proven unworthy . Days passed as more and more elves tested their might , but none proved worthy . Soon , some non - elves attempted to draw the blade , which caused civil strife and combat before the Rule Tower . In the end , the Srinshee drew the blade and was proven worthy . However , saddened at the moral failings of the elves , she took the blade and her High Mages and departed from the mortal realm to Arvandor until a time when she deemed the elves worthy of the gift of the Rulers ' Blade and a Coronal who can unite the elves as Oacenth wished returns to claim it . In 1377 DR , the Srinshee returned at last to Myth Drannor and offered the Rulers ' Blade to Ilsevele Miritar in recognition of her wise rulership and involvement in the realm ' s refounding . Ilsevele accepted the blade and became the first Coronal in over seven centuries . Blade - Rite . To become Coronal of the elves , an heir must pass the test of Blade - rite , an ancient ritual which culminates in the drawing of the Ruler ' s Blade . Only one such elf has failed to draw the blade ; it was Divisav Irithyl , a greedy son of the first Coronal , Kahvoerm Irithyl . Characteristics . The Rulers ' blade , like others of its type , shares some common characteristics with its kin ( see Elfblade ) , but also has its own special powers , described here . The blade appears as if it were carved from stone from afar , though in reality it is simply raw iron that is pitted and craggy . An elven crown rune is stamped just above the quillons . Golden light crackles like lightning up and down the blade , casting its light . Two black Selukiira are bound at each end of the quillons , while a red one is on the pommel . Appendix . Notes . The characteristics of the weapons were revised in the 3rd edition of Dungeons and Dragons as follows .
Tsurlanej Tsurlanej was an illithilich sorcerer and the first elder of the Concord of Elders that governed the illithid city of Ch ' Chitl in the Northdark of the Underdark in the mid – 14th century DR . History . In the mid – 13th century DR , the githyanki assaulted the city and mortally wounded the elder brain . Taking desperate measures , the ulitharid Thalynsar transformed himself and several other illithid s , including Tsurlanej , into lich es so they could devour the elder brain , preserve its knowledge and powers , and take its place . Successful in their endeavor , the illithiliches formed a Conclave of Elders , with Thalynsar as the most powerful among them . He tried to retain much of the elder brain ' s knowledge for himself , but the excessive information steadily turned him insane . Nevertheless , Thalynsar ruled Ch ' Chitl for over a hundred years . Finally , around 1370 DR , Tsurlanej and the other Elders united and were obligated to kill the insane Thalynsar . However , they struggled to lead in his place and divide the elder brain ' s lore . Tsurlanej rose to become the new leader of the Conclave .
Kar ' r ' rga Kar ' r ' rga was a savage god worshipped by the non - Enlightened natives of Jazayir al - Sartan in Zakhara ' s Crowded Sea - human and non - human alike . Its special servants , also called its children , were the monstrous sartani , which appeared just like their god : a giant humanoid with the head of a crab . < br > The lagoon called Batihat al - Saji in the center of the island group was sacred to Kar ' r ' rga . Here offerings were placed by his followers , while trespassing non - believers were said to be destroyed . The truth of the matter was that at the bottom of the lagoon a vortex could open to Pandemonium , where the crab god resided .
Inn of the Clowns The Inn of the Clowns was a weak establishment that was once a fine place , located in the village of Bloodstone . The symbol of the inn was a battered sign of a clown juggling bottles of wine . The Inn of the Clowns was once renowned all throughout the Kingdom of Damara . The inn once housed grand entertainment and hospitality to traders far and wide , even rumored to attract the attention of nobility from far away . By the time of 1357 DR , this was no more . The war with the Kingdom of Vaasa had taken its toll on Bloodstone Village .
Winding Way The Winding Way was a tavern located in the center of Soubar in the Western Heartlands . History . The tavern was also the home of Mag , a mysterious woman who owned the bar around 1367 DR . Geography . The Winding Way was located by the ruins of the old temple or abbey of Bane , that was the heart of the village .
Mist of the goddess Mist of the goddess was a divine magic spell available to priests of Eldath , the Quiet One . It created a holy mist that could return one unfortunate soul to full health , blessed vitality , and mental acuity , or it could be used to reincarnate one or more beings . Effects . This spell created a green , glowing mist in the shape of a conical tent with its apex 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) above a circular base . The base could be specified as small as 10 ft ( 3 m ) to as large as 280 ft ( 85 m ) in diameter . The center of the base could be placed up to 210 ft ( 64 m ) away . The range of casting and the size of the base could be even larger for more experienced casters . Solid objects ( walls , ceiling ) could block the mist , but otherwise it expanded to the size chosen by the caster . The recipient of this spell , chosen by the caster , had to be touched by the mist for the spell to take effect . If the recipient was a corpse , then it was first " resurrected " , followed by " restoration " , " regeneration " , " heal " , " remove curse " , and " cure disease " . If the caster did not choose a recipient , then the spell was applied to a random intelligent creature being touched by the mist , with priority given to the living over the dead . If only corpses were touched by the mist , and the caster did not choose a recipient , then each of the dead got one chance to resist permanent death and , if successful , were " reincarnate d " regardless of how long they had been dead . Their new form was compatible with the environment of their surroundings , but was otherwise random . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a drop of water blessed by Eldath herself , blessed by one of her personal servitors invoking her name , or consecrated by a priest that had achieved the rank and title of Exalted of Eldath .
Hojo Haru Hojo Haru was the mother of shogun Hojo Kawakubo of Kozakura in 1357 DR . < History . Haru was the daughter of Takenaka Okawa and was married at age of twelve with Hojo Todahiro . After the end of Hojo War and the exile of Todahiro she acted as guardian for young Kawakubo , manipulating him to advance the goals of Takenaka clan . Haru also became lover of Yamashita Yoichi to advance her father ' s agenda Personality . Haru was a consumate schemer with a calculative mind and an eye for power . She like the power that now possess as mother of shogun and Haru can do anything to not lost her position . For this sometime she hired individuals to damage Takenaka Sugawara ' s allies . Also she not want the return of Todahiro from exile
Shrine of the Brave The Shrine of the Brave was a " haram " , or holy site , located on the Pilgrims ' Route in Zakhara in 1367 DR . Description . This small roofed shrine was dedicated to the memory of a hero from antiquity . A well and several buildings , which traveling pilgrim ' s used , were located near the shrine . History . The grounds of the Shrine of the Brave was the site where a valiant hero named Komar al - Anni saved a group of pilgrims from a group of enraged jann , selflessly sacrificing his life in the process . Rumors and Legends . Some warriors who spent the night at the Shrine of the Brave were said to receive mystical visions which aided them in future battles .
Grayclaws ( weapon ) Grayclaws were a set of claw - like weapons favored by the Grayclaws thieves ' guild of Tantras , who took their name from these blades . Description . Grayclaws consisted of a set of leather gauntlets that strapped to the hand fitted with brass knuckles , from which projected razor - sharp blades . They were similar to the bagh nakh wielded in some eastern lands . Abilities . Grayclaws were a slashing weapon , lightly damaging but fast . A trained user could be dangerous in battle , and Grayclaws thieves , specialized in their use , could deliver a devastating sneak attack on their targets . The claws had another use , in gripping surfaces while climbing , enabling to climb faster and more surely . A Grayclaws thief could use them to scale a wall with ease . However , they tended to hamper the wearer ' s hand movements in other areas , and they could not be donned or doffed quickly . Availability . A set of grayclaws typically cost 3 gold piece s , though they were rarely available on the open market .