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Darkness , 15 ' radius Darkness , 15 ' radius ( originally , Fahren ' s darkness ) was an alteration spell that made an area impervious to normal light . Effects . This spell was similar to " darkness " except for the smaller radius of effect ( 15 ft / 4 . 6 m as opposed to 20 ft / 6 . 1 m ) and the ability to cast it at a range . The range of this spell increased with the experience of the caster . The darkness was total , preventing sight for even those creatures that could normally see in the dark , and immobile , because it affected an area rather than an object . The illusionist version of this spell had a shorter , more unpredictable duration than the wizard version . " Darkness , 15 ' radius " countered and was countered by " light " and " continual light " . Sinhala stones were known to prevent magical darkness . History . The spell was invented by the Netherese arcanist Fahren in −1479 DR .
Qualith Qualith was the written language of illithid s . It took the form of four parallel lines that had texture that conveyed meaning when read by an illithid scanning its four tentacles along the lines simultaneously . It could be written on parchment , in books , or carved into surfaces . Qualith was extremely difficult to read for non - illithids and usually required magic to decipher because each of the four lines of script modified the others and only when taken as a whole was the full meaning understandable . Some specially trained dwarves known as " caradhakers " ( which loosely translates to " mindstalker " ) were said to be able to grasp the basic meaning ( but not the nuances ) by running four fingers over the striations .
Xaos The Xaos was a chaos beast lurking at Telkoun ' s Tower in High Thorog in the Silver Marches . It was twice the normal size of a chaos beast . History . In 1372 DR , the Xaos had recently been released from the " stasis sphere " by the evil sorcerer Telkoun Adranther in his tower . Telkoun cast the spell " charm monster " on the beast , gaining control of the creature and ordered it to drive intruders away from his tower .
Paronder ( philosophy ) Paronder was a belief that Mystra or some other entity or force of the multiverse promoted a law of cosmic balance , so that those who did something would be rewarded in the same way . For instance , if someone did something good , the cosmos would do something good for them , but if they did something evil , they would be repaid with evil , and so on . Background . According to Elminster Aumar , the term was named for a human sage named Paronder , who first promoted the belief that the practice of magic had its own tenets and principles , and that studying magical theory would be something useful to those who sought to wield and understand magic . History . One of the main practitioners of this philosophy was the archdevil Klaskornus , although Elminster believed that his motives were far from selfless .
Pick and Lantern The Pick and Lantern was a successful tavern in the Venter section of Skullport . The proprietor was a dwarf known as Wilgold Gunderbradt who also owned a flophouse behind the tavern . The tavern welcomed sailors and miners and was known for the collection of maps of Undermountain that adorned its walls . Description . A ship lantern and miner ' s pick were painted on the side of the building .
Fire shield Fire shield , also known as Dragonflame mantle during the Spellplague , was an evocation spell used to immolate the caster in protective and offensive flames . Effects . When " fire shield " was cast , it enveloped the caster in a fiery shield that made it more difficult for enemies to attack the caster and burned any who came in contact . During the Spellplague , " fire shield " was called " dragonflame mantle " and was used by sorcerer s . The spell was somewhat difficult to cast and required a short rest of a few minutes or more before it could be cast again . Pre - and post - Second Sundering , it was used by wizard s as well as sorcerers and could call flames of hot or cold . It was also considered more powerful and not only protected the caster from attacks , but made them temporarily immune . There was an added versatility as well , as the flames protecting the caster could either be scorching hot or freezing cold when it contacted with an attacker ' s flesh . It gave off light by the flames , reaching up to 10 ft ( 3 m ) with half the illumination of a torch . The older versions also had shorter reach . Components . Phosphorus was sometimes used as a component for the warm shield while a live firefly , glow worm , or the tail portions of four dead glow worms were used for the chill shield . History . This spell was developed by the arcanist and Fire Warden of Netheril Noanar in −2307 DR under the name Noanar ' s shield . Realmslore . The wizard Parwyyd Hanifar employed a " fire shield " with a " contingency " spell to protect himself against sudden attack , even whilst distracted or deep in thought , such as when Onyx the Invincible rushed at him in the Year of the Prince , 1357 DR and was suddenly met with flames .
First Crown War - 12 , 000 . Aryvandaar , lead by the Vyshaan clan , invades Miyeritar and pressures Shantel Othreier to accept occupation or suffer the same fate . - 11 , 800 . Aryvandaar occupies Miyeritar but has to deal with dark and sylvan elf resistance fighters . Illefarn provides safe havens for elves fleeing Miyeritar . - 11 , 300 . Aryvandaar fully conquers Miyeritar , ending the First Crown War .
Rite of Blood Rite of Blood is a short story by Elaine Cunningham . Plot . Young Liriel Baenre , daughter of Gromph Baenre , has reached the age for her Blooding . While her instructor , Xandra Shobalar , prepares a Red Wizard to be able to overcome the drow maiden and rid her of the hated disciple , Liriel meets her father for the first time since she left his household . Publications . " Rite of Blood " is available in the following publications :
Boronuil Ironfist Boronuil Ironfist was a dwarven craftsman living in Galdel in 1367 DR . Activities . Boronuil was renowned for being one of the best electrum craftsmen in all of Halruaa . With his supreme skill he was able to craft splendid items that were ready for enchanting . Because of his reputation , he was able to charge quadruple the normal rates . The citizens of Halruaa were more than willing to pay as he had a waiting list exceeding two years .
Ssendam Ssendam is the Slaad Lord of Madness . Description . Ssendam appears as a gigantic golden amoeba with a humanoid brain as a nucleus . Ssendam has been described alternatively as male and female in different sources , and in truth it is impossible to tell what gender Ssendam is . Ssendam is widely believed to be the oldest slaad lord , predating even Ygorl . Relationships . Ssendam cares little for other slaad , and his involvement with the race is limited at best . Realm . Ssendam ' s domain has been described as as a golden castle that rises from raw chaos . Ssendam is often found floating in the vicinity of the Spawning Stone that serves as the mating grounds of the slaad race . There , she often takes the form of a golden slaad . Legends suggest that Ssendam serves as the stone ' s self - appointed guardian , although Ygorl is most often credited with the stone ' s actual creation .
Giogioni Wyvernspur Giogioni Wyvernspur ( Giogi for short ) is the head of the Wyvernspur noble house of Cormyr . He is capable of transforming into a wyvern when he is in possession of the mummified wyvern ' s claw that is an heirloom in his family . Only one in every generation is capable of this transformation . Relatives . Giogi ' s wife is Cat , one of Finder ' s daughters and sister to Alias . Appearance . Giogi wears leather breeches , a purple shirt with a sash and half - cloak , and battered brown boots . His face is far different from the majority of those of his family , lacking the hawknose , etc . for a softer set of features . Giogi comes across as a bit of a fop , but his muscletone and fighting prowess prove differently .
Austrus Flambrant Austrus Flambrant was a noble in Cormyr and the lord of Flambrant House . Relationships . Flambrant was close to Lady Jalassra Dawningdown . History . Around 1480 DR , Lady Dawningdown disappeared from Suzail and Flambrant believed the culprits to be Mirt and Lady Rensharra Ironstave . He managed to find them near Lord Lothan Durncaskyn of Immerford and went asking for answers . Mirt confronted him and knocked him down .
Sea of Moving Ice The Sea of Moving Ice is the northernmost place in known Faerûn . Almost completely uncharted , it is filled with icebergs and isles of ice , set wide enough apart for a ship to pass . The ice of the sea changes so that all but the most experienced seafarers can be caught off guard , proof of such are a collection of ancient ice - locked ships . Inhabitants . Along with seals , walrus and polar bears , the Sea of Moving is also home to other dangers . Lairs of ice troll s can often be found in errant shipwrecks and white dragon s often make home within larger icebergs . Portals . A portal on the Sea of Moving Ice led to the High Ice .
Guldaeth Grimshield Guldaeth Grimshield was an old dwarf adventurer who lived in the village of Highbank Forest in the Vast around 1370 DR . Speaking of dangers and rumors to be found in the Vast , Guldaeth once joked dryly , " Come one , come all , here to the Vast . All the killing ' s happening here , and the next handful of dooms to befall us all are a - hatching here — why wait for them to crawl to you ? Come to the Vast , and join the slaughter . "
Planetar Planetars were a race of angel s inhabiting the celestial plane s . They were the mighty generals of celestial armies that had also been known to help powerful mortals on missions of good , particularly those that involved battles with fiends . Appearance . A planetar appeared as a handsome humanoid creature with blue or green skin . They had white - feathered wings , stood about 9 feet tall , and weighed about 500 pounds . Outlook . Planetars were soldiers , first and foremost . They served as the generals of divine armies and sought to slay every evil creature set in their path . While they did understand the need for diplomacy , they preferred a straight battle to any other form of accomplishing a divine mission . Despite their vast array of magical powers , planetars were more likely to wade into melee with their powerful greatswords .
Gai Gai was a Shou Harper agent near Hillsfar . History . During the Rage of Demons , Gai was watching a puppet show in a tavern near Hillsfar , while his superior Olisara Lightsong hired an adventuring party to investigate some cases of kidnapped farmers in the area , possibly related to the Red Plumes .
Nameless One ( Shar ) The Nameless One was a shadovar girl and a high - ranking priestess and Chosen of Shar . History . She resided in Sakkors with her parents until it was destroyed around 1484 DR and her parents died in the fall . In 1486 DR , the Nameless One went to check the shadovar ' s secret village full of captive Chosen built by wizard Adolican Rhand . Later she asked to speak with Farideh . When Farideh ' s party made their escape , the Nameless One tried to stop them but was defeated by the just - arrived Mehen . She died during the destruction of the village .
Holy aura Holy aura was an abjuration spell that granted protection against evil . It was the counterpart to the evil spell " unholy aura " . Effect . A brilliant divine radiance surrounds the subjects , protecting them from attacks , granting them resistance to spells cast by evil creatures , and blinding evil creatures when they strike the subjects . This abjuration has four effects : First , the warded creatures gain a + 4 deflection bonus to AC and a + 4 resistance bonus to saves . Unlike " protection from evil " , this benefit applies against all attacks , not just against attacks by evil creatures . Second , the warded creatures gain SR 25 against evil spells and spells cast by evil creatures . Third , the abjuration blocks possession and mental influence , just as " protection from evil " does . Finally , if an evil creature succeeds at a melee attack against a warded creature , the offending attacker is blinded ( Fortitude save negates , as blindness / deafness , but against holy aura ' s save DC ) . Focus . A tiny reliquary containing some sacred relic , such as a scrap of cloth from a saint ' s robe or a piece of parchment from a holy text . The reliquary costs at least 500 gp .
Nether Mountains The Nether Mountains were a chain of dark peaks that once marked the boundary between the ancient empires of Netheril and Delzoun . History . Many travelers avoided these peaks , because several orc tribes laired in the region , such as the Thousand Fists and the Ripped Gut tribes who fought ferociously over the Moon Pass , a large gorge that split the mountains into its eastern and western ranges . Around 1372 DR , the orcs made an uneasy truce , making them an even greater threat to anyone traveling the region . Geography . The greatest danger within these mountains were an entire clan of blue dragon s known as the Morueme which resided in Morueme ' s Cave on the high slope of the mountain peak aptly named Dragondoom . The dragon s ' threat was only enhanced by the servitude of a large tribe of hobgoblin s called the Red Flayers , who maintain the Doomspire , a citadel carved into the rock , and protect their masters with an almost deific reverence . Inhabitants . The peaks were also home to dozens of other dangerous monster species making them one of the most inhospitable wild regions in all Faerûn . There were even suggestions that portals or deepspawn were responsible for the amazing abundance of monsters roaming the higher slopes of the Nether Mountains . For those daring enough to brave the dangers , gold , silver , and copper could be mined in quantity . Finally , many adventurers hunted the mountains in search of the legends of lost caches of Netherese magic .
Randulaith Randulaith was an Illuskan human male wizard and a member of the Xanathar Thieves ' Guild of Skullport . Description . Randulaith favored plain clothes of tunic and breeches , but was elegant in dress . Personality . Randulaith was quiet and not a cruel man . He easily made friends among all races and beliefs . He enjoyed fine wine , witty jokes , and desired mermaid s . Activities . Thanks to his amiable nature , Randulaith was a valuable spy for the Xanathar . He frequented Skullport and the Dock Ward of Waterdeep . History . Randulaith was originally from Mirabar , but eventually left the city and came to Skullport . There , he became one of the lieutenants of the Xanathar . He was even tasked with guarding the Eye ' s lair in Undermountain . His long - held plan was to join the ranks of the Lords of Waterdeep . He learned from his fellow Xanathar agent Colstan Rhuul that Brianne Byndraeth was one of the Lords and decided to court her in order to achieve his objective . He successfully got engaged with her . Unknown to Randulaith , he was also under scrutiny for membership in the Lords by Caladorn Cassalanter and Sammereza Sulphontis .
Black Blood cultist The Black Blood Cultist is a prestige class of Faerûn . The evil barbarian hordes of The North and other uncivilized , wild regions of the Realms came to idolize the shapeshifting worshipers of Malar , the People of the Black Blood . These Cultists of the Black Blood draw power from this idolization , becoming increasingly bestial and imitating the corrupt nature of their masters . Cultists of the Black Blood gain a variety of abilities that increase the power and frenzied ferocity upon their constant attacks on civilized beings of all races .
Ondrin Dracohorn Ondrin Dracohorn was a member of the Dracohorn noble house of Cormyr . Appearance . Ondrin was short with ordinary looks and pale blue eyes . He always dressed in current fashions , and possessed a large metal brooch with a two - headed serpent and three swords . Background . Ondrin rose to prominence by buying up property in Cormyr using the money from his shipping business based in Marsember and Saerloon . There were rumors that Ondrin partook in smuggling , piracy and slaving to make a bigger profit . Ondrin was known for not being able to keep his mouth shut . In 1369 DR , during the abraxus affair , Ondrin met secretly with High Wizard Vangerdahast to discuss his proposal to transfer the power of Cormyr to a council of noble houses , making Vangerdahast into a regent , via a voting system .
Chameleon leather Chameleon leather armor was a type of armor used on Toril . Description . Chameleon leather was made from the treated hide of an ophidian . The breastplate and shoulders of the armor were stiffened by boiling in oil . The rest of the armor remained tough , but flexible . The armor did maintain a fraction of the color - changing abilities that the ophidian once possessed . Chamelon leather could only be crafted by a master leatherwoker . Usage . Chameleon armor was only commonly found in communities near the Serpent Hills . Any serpentfolk who encountered non - serpentfolk wearing chameleon leather would treat the wearers with disdain or hostility .
Gregor Brother Gregor was an alchemist dedicated to Oghma who lived in the city of Ormpetarr around 1479 DR . Gregor was touched by wild magic and had a spellscar that allowed him to know the effects that any ingredients would have on a potion . History . Gregor was apprenticed to an alchemist at an early age . Later in life , he was touched by the Spellplague and acquired a spellscar that gave him abilities that made him one of the best alchemists in Faerûn . In 1478 DR , he had a vision that the Kelemvoran monastery in Impiltur should move to Ormpetarr . He was able to convince the monks to travel to Ormpetarr and begin construction on a new monastery . Gregor was able to develop an elixir that conferred partial immunity to the effects of the Spellplague . The Order of Blue Flame used the potion in their ritual to enlarge the Plaguewrought Land . Gregor was uneasy with the methods of the Order but he believed their goal was to contain areas of wild magic , so he cooperated with the Order ' s plans . After Tyrangal and Duvan disrupted the Order ' s ritual to move the Plaguewrought Land ' s border , Tyrangal imprisoned Gregor and convinced him to conduct research on her behalf . Description . His hair was black and dusted with silver . He kept his beard neatly trimmed . His spellscar bleached his hair and skin around his left ear pale .
Sharpshooter Sharpshooters are ranger s , often , due to their focus on ranged weapons , archer ranger s , but not necessarily , who excel in the field of ranged combat . Specifically , sharpshooters focus their training and skills on obtaining an unusually high degree of accuracy in their attacks . Skilled sharpshooters can become legendary , making history as , with one arrow , they slay kings or generals . But even lesser sharpshooters can be deadly from afar . Culture . Though there are many paths for a warrior who seeks to become a master of archery , many such traditions either focus on the number or type of enemies slain and put a focus on mid - range combat . By contrast , sharpshooters are more concerned with the accuracy of their arrows , eschewing concerns of maneuverability or keeping count of enemies felled and instead worrying about making their hit count , either from far away or at point blank range , and on maintaining stealth in maneuverability ' s place . For example , in contrast with the similar battlefield archer s , who often fire multiple arrows in order to sow chaos amongst their enemies , a sharpshooter instead learns to reload more quickly so that each arrow has a better chance of hitting its target . Sharpshooters , like most archers , have a reputation for using bow s , though a large number use crossbow s as well or instead . Whatever their weapon of choice , sharpshooters focus solely on it , training to a degree of near obsession to become the very best in their field , challenging others to contests of skill . Many sharpshooters even challenge one another to duels to the death , so strong is their desire to excel . With enough training , sharpshooters become a wonder to behold in combat , firing and reloading faster than most would imagine possible , their arrows seemingly alive as they fell the archer ' s foes , near or far . Abilities . In order to compete with archers of more versatile traditions , sharpshooters learn a number of methods for keeping their attacks swift and deadly . Best known , perhaps , is a sharpshooter ' s ability to reload remarkably swiftly and in the heat of combat , adrenaline can allow a sharpshooter to take a shot and make another attack within an instant . Sharpshooters are also able to take advantage of an enemy ' s fumbles more easily than most archers , striking their vulnerable foes with a ranged attack before they have the chance to react . Similarly , sharpshooters are experts at using stealth in combination with their assault , striking from a hidden location to deal full damage to their quarry while remaining themselves difficult to hit . A sharpshooter ' s exploit s place a similar degree of emphasis on quick reloading , though with an additional focus on each shot ' s lethality . " Perfect aim " is such a technique learned fairly early on by sharpshooters that requires them to remain perfectly still but with the benefit of a particularly deadly shot . " Escalating barrage " is more in line with the former methodology , allowing a sharpshooter to make several attacks within a single instance , each one deadlier than the last .
Immaero Sraunter Immaero Sraunter was an alchemist in Suzail . History . Around 1479 DR , Manshoon managed to discover his hidden secrets and enslaved Sraunter to do his bidding . He ordered the alchemist to release into the city five death tyrant s . Later Manshoon magically send Srauner inside the sieged Stormserpent Towers . In 1480 DR he was dealing with Lord Danthalus Blacksilver . Later Manshoon decided to use Sraunter as him main body . However later Manshoon was scrying thank to the body of Jarlin Flamtarge inside Castle Irlingstar but at last Rorskryn Mreldrake discovered him and using his new magic power made the head of Manshoon exploded . However was Sraunter that died and Manshoon just transferred himself in the body of Ondrath Everwood .