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Salt bond A salt bond was a formal sign of hospitality offered by a host to a guest and was prevalent in Zakhara n culture . As the name suggested , salt bonds became a formal bond when the guest consumed salt from the host ' s table . Salt bonds typically lasted for three days , during which the host assumed full responsibility for the guest ' s welfare . Guests under protection from a salt bond also agreed that no harm should befall the host as well , either by themselves or any member of their family . In fact , many Zakharans honored salt bonds long after the three day period ended , extending courtesies when the two parties met elsewhere in the future .
Miilal Hydcont Miilal Hydcont was a noble of Amn and a member of the Knights of the Shield in 1370 DR . History . Miilal was the eldest sister of Lord Toben Rosznar and widow of the late Lord Hydcont , meaning that she controlled all the fortunes of House Hydcont , the Amnian branch of House Rosznar . Miilal was also the unofficial ruler of the city of Imnescar , which she controlled thanks to her money and personality . Miilal was also involved in the slave and poison trade . Thanks to the power of the Knights , and considerable bribes , Miilal avoided most of the destruction caused by the Sothillisian War in early 1370 DR . She then got busy rebuilding her city but did not abandon her hatred of Lady Estrip Rosznar of Waterdeep , hoping to regain that noble title for her branch of the family .
Sloopdilmonpolop Sloopdilmonpolop was a minor Underdark city of the kuo - toa . The city was home to the Sacred Pool of the Sea Mother , a square , subterranean lake occupying a cavern nearly 1 , 000 feet long and wide . It was dedicated to the worship of Blibdoolpoolp . Dagagoorg served both as Priest - King ( Va - Poolgol ) of Sloopdilmonpolop and high priest of the Sacred Pool of the Sea Mother . History . Circa - 3000 DR , Sloopdilmonpolop was founded by Sloopdilmonpol , a great kuo - toa prophet , as a temple - city in the Underdark off the coast of Tethyr . Eventually the temple grew into a theocratic city - state , with priest - king rulers . After an increasing number of expansionist raids by the city ' s denizens , the dwarves of Sondarr and Xothaerin dispatched scouts who eventually discovered the City of Pools . This touched off a centuries - long war of mutual extinction , known as the Axe and Fin Wars . The city was never taken , but the long conflict ushered in a period of decline from which the city never recovered . The only benefit to this was the city ' s emergence as a mercantile hub . Compared to most Underdark cities , Sloopdilmonpolop was actually somewhat welcoming to merchants and travelers . Illithids were not welcome . After the Spellplague , Blibdoolpoolp ' s shaman s lost contact with the goddess and many turned to the worship of Ghaunadaur . Additionally , the city was flooded by kuo - toan refugees fleeing the Abolethic Sovereignty .
Namarra Namarra , also known as The Sword That Never Sleeps , is a unique magic + 2 keen longsword that glows light purple and can be commanded by its owner to cast " silence " at any time . It floats on water , and white sparks fly from it when it strikes metal . Both sides of the blade are engraved , one with " Namarra " and the other with " Never sleeps . " The only reason for its alternate name is this inscription , and it does not convey any powers of alertness . Nothing is known of the sword ' s history or creation , but it is worth around 30 , 000 gold pieces .
Respected Mamluk Society The Respected Mamluk Society , also known as the Respected , was a military organization in Zakhara . Activities . This large mamluk organization had a long and proud history of serving Muluk , the City of Kings . They were bitter rivals with some of the mamluk organizations from Qudra , including the Dutiful Mamluk Society . Organization . The Respected were led by General Oman Abd al - Hazim Base of Operations . The Respected operated out of Muluk in north Zakhara . They had a presence in all of the Free Cities of Zakhara .
Evlyn Evlyn was a Moonstone Mask employee in Neverwinter in the 1370s DR . History . If the Kalach - Cha and the companions entered the establishment , she would scold them if they did not spend any money at the establishment . Later , when Ammon Jerro came with the demons , she stood in his way . This proved a fatal mistake , since she died .
The Dragon ' s Bestiary The Dragon ' s Bestiary was a long - running column in Dragon magazine which introduced new monsters within specific themes . Note that only articles relating to ( relating to the " Forgotten Realms " or Core D & D ) appear here .
Fern The fern was a common type of plant in Faerûn . Variations . Softwood . The softwood fern grew well in the sandy soil of the Rimwood , despite it being covered in slowly decomposing pine needles . Moonfern . Moonfern was a type of fern found in the midwood area of the forest of Cormanthor . It was found in the groves of alder s , hickories and bitternut s . Cooking . The parts of a fern — the fronds and the fiddlehead of a coiled young fern — were used in cooking , such as fern - frond soup and fiddlehead soup , fern - and - fiddlehead soup , boiled fiddleheads , and fiddlehead butter . There was also fern - and - mint wine .
Legacy of the Drow The Legacy of the Drow is the third series of novels about Drizzt Do ' Urden written by R . A . Salvatore . It was written after the Dark Elf trilogy , but chronologically it follows the Icewind Dale trilogy . It precedes the Paths of Darkness series . Editions . The series is available in full as the Legacy of the Drow Gift Set ( individual volumes ) and as the Legacy of the Drow Collector ' s Edition ( omnibus ) .
Al - Yabki Mountains Al - Yabki Mountains , also called the Mountains of the Tears or simply the Mountains of Tears , were located in the Pearl Cities region of west Zakhara . Geography . The mountain range ran for several hundred miles from the northwest near Tajar to the southeast near Jumlat and Gana . Notable Features . Several rivers — including Al - Nuhas , Al - Fatir , and Al - Sabiya — originated within the heights of Al - Yabki Mountains . Rumors & Legends . The mountains were home to a wise genie named Baran al - Amin al - Jinn who acted as a " qadi " for the region .
Shargul Shargul ( also known as the Runner of the Rocks ) was a notorious pirate , who had died as of 1370 DR . A legend told that his treasure , a hoard consisting of gem s , was concealed within the walls of the Seven Sails Inn in Luskan , protected from magical scrying , and guarded by animated skeletal hands .
Nihal Nihal , sometimes called the Serpent Star , was an Elder Evil from the Far Realm who had taken possession of one of the stars of Realmspace . Unlike normal stars , Nihal didn ' t have a fixed place in the sky but instead danced and wavered across the Realmspace . Description . Nihal was a red star , although some stargarzers said that Nihal ' s light was green . Nihal was actually a tear in reality composed of an infinite swarming mass of maggots and worms . History . Nihal , and the other Far Realm - infested stars of Realmspace , were somehow related to the Eldest . Nihal writhed around the position it should hold in the sky , and because of that it was called the Serpent Star . Sometimes Nihal sent its agents to Toril , the Serpents of Nihal , to feed on living things so Nihal could sate its hunger . Some scholars believed Nihal was the brother of another elder evil , Kyuss , or even the same being observed from two different points in time . Nihal was one of the stars the warlock Japheth Donard sought out in 1396 DR , after having lose his pact with the archfey Neifion .
Control undead Control undead , originally known as Sadebreth ' s undead control , was a necromancy spell that enabled the caster to command one or more undead creatures for a short period of time . Effects . There were at least two versions of this spell that were similar but with important differences . The earlier version of the spell automatically worked against weak undead such as skeleton s , zombie s , and ghoul s , and lasted a bare minimum of 17 minutes , but the later version allowed each undead in the target zone a chance to resist the spell , and lasted a minimum of 13 minutes . The advantage of the later version was that it could possibly control more than twice as many skeletons or one much more powerful undead creature than the earlier version which was randomly limited at a maximum of six undead . The range of the spell was 60 ft ( 18 m ) for earlier version and even longer for more experienced casters of the later version . The area of effect expanded from a target point within this range until the number of creatures that could be controlled was reached . For the later version , these had to be within 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) of each other . Commands were given verbally in any language that the caster could speak and the minions would understand and obey as long as they were within hearing range . Regardless of the conditions or ability of the caster to communicate , the minions would not attack the caster while under his or her control . Undead creatures that were not mindless remembered who controlled them and what they did during that interval . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required a small piece of bone and a small chunk of raw meat . History . This spell was introduced by the Netherese arcanist - priest Sadebreth in −2464 DR as " Sadebreth ' s undead control " in the city of Imbrue , after many years of work to duplicate the priestly ability .
Dargoth Dargoth was a merchant who was a member of the Peldar Merchant Fleet , but he was also one of the Wearers of the Purple of the Cult of the Dragon in Sembia . History . As a leader of the Cult , he was involved in the hunt for Shandril Shessair in 1357 DR .
Sirrus Melandor Sirrus Melandor was the Chief Prelate of Ravens Bluff from 1353 DR - - ? Appearance . Sirrus Melandor stands 5 ' 11 " tall and weighs 155 pounds . He has salt - and - pepper hair , icy blue eyes , and is extremely good looking and charismatic . He is usually seen dressed in temple vestments which are decorated with the symbols of his office , and carrying a staff . He has a powerful voice that can command attention if needed . Personality . Sirrus Melandor is the high priest of Tyr in Ravens Bluff and epitomizes the god of justice . He is slow to anger and weighs the considerations of each situation carefully , keeping his own council until he comes to a decision . When he speaks , it is with firm conviction . He is fairly successful at maintaining an air of cooperation among the civic temples for the betterment of the city . He enjoys studying other religions and his main goal in life is to expand the influence of his own temple but without exploiting his office to do so . Background . Sirrus was born in a hamlet near Ravens Bluff . His family were merchants . He became an apprentice to the Temple of Tyr at age 14 and became a full cleric at 18 . He spent 3 years in service to the temple and chief clerics and then left to travel the world and seek adventure . Fourteen years later he returned to his home temple and the high priest appointed him as representative to the Cleric Circle . After the Chief Prelate died the Circle was in disagreement as to who should replace him and Sirrus was seen as a compromise candidate acceptable to all . This recognition boosted his reputation and he was later selected as the new High Priest of Tyr .
Nasnas Nasnas were humanoid creatures created by evil priests or wizards in Zakhara . They were fanatically loyal to their creator and would defend them to the death . Description . These creatures were literally half - humanoid , possessing only a single arm and leg and half a face and torso . Their skin had a gray tint and their eyes sparkled with insanity . Nasnas hopped about on their single leg when they moved . Some nasnas had a small wing that did not allow them to fly . Combat . Nasnas used weapons and wore armor . Their single arm was incredibly strong , adding ferocity to their attacks . Their wilds hoots and screams could cause panic in their foes or paralyze them with fear . Iron or magical weapons were needed to harm a nasnas . Habitat / Society . These creatures served as guardians in the strongholds of evil priests or wizards . To create a nasnas a special potion was brewed that included a drop of the creator ’ s blood . The potion was injected into a piece of fruit which was sliced in half . If a woman ate the fruit she would conceive a nasnas and give birth nine months later . The creator would then arrive to claim the nasnas . Ecology . Nasnas lived short lives , often killing themselves before the age of thirty . Their only purpose was to protect their creator .
Dier Ashlin Dier Ashlin was a male human Zhentilar soldier during the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR He was guarding the Temple of Bane in Zhentil Keep when the god Bane himself , in the corpse of Fzoul Chembryl , arrived in the city after the disastrous Battle of Shadowdale . Ashlin , believing he was speaking to Fzoul , explained the change in the city ' s government after the defeat .
Tannous al - Assad Prince Tannous was a member of the royal family of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Description . Tannous was lean from frequent exercise and appeared younger than he really was . He was always armed and preferred wearing somber , plum - hued clothing that he imported from Muluk . Personality . Tannous was a serious and thoughtful man . He realized that power comes from knowledge . Possessions . Tannous possessed a " ring of protection + 2 " , " bracers of defense AC 4 " , " gauntlets of ogre power " , a " scimitar of speed + 2 " , a " dagger of venom " , and " slippers of soft movement " . Activities . Tannous feared that the Grand Caliph would die without leaving a male heir . He constantly invited Khalil to lavish parties , hoping to introduce him to potential wives to add to the Royal Harim . Tannous supplied Khalil with many of his magical item s , hoping to curry more favor with the Grand Caliph . He purchased these items from disreputable adventurer s who smuggled them from Afyal and the Ruined Kingdoms . He employed a team of elite alchemists to discover a formula for longevity potions . Relationships . Tannous was the older brother of Prince Cheddah and paternal uncle to the Grand Caliph Khalil al - Assad al - Zahir . He was the younger brother of the previous Grand Caliph Achmed al - Assad . He earned Khalil ' s affection by pandering to his requests during his adventuring days . History . Tannous made an enemy of Grand Vizier Alyana al - Azzazi long ago when he tried to coerce her to abandon her post by using threats . Tannous established a spy network in Huzuz , which he later trusted to Sa ' id Firdawsi . Spies working for Sa ' id and Tannous used special message ring s to communicate . Tannous was a religious man , worshiping Haku devoutly .
Thundertree Thundertree was a small village in the plains east of Neverwinter , in the time of 1365 DR . It was destroyed in 1451 DR . It was a source of wood and Zalantar . Also it is known as the home of Aribeth de Tylmarande . Description . Thundertree , by the time of 1451 DR , was an overgrown wasteland . All the building have been destroyed and its interior open to the weathers . History . Thundertree was once a community that prospered on the edges of the Neverwinter Woods . However , when Mount Hotenow erupted in 1451 DR , it devastated the small town . In the wake of the disaster , zombies drove off any who survived the eruption . Sometime in the 1480 DR , the zombies have crumbled to dust , but strange magic had turned the local flora into twig blights . Inhabitants . By the time of 1451 DR , no one inhabited the ruins of Thundertree . There were two exceptions : Reidoth and Venomfang .
Low - light vision Low - light vision extends the distance a creature can see in conditions of low light , rather than allowing vision in no light like darkvision . In previous editions , low - light and dark visions were known as infravision and was used to describe the ability to detect infrared signatures .
Generic City Watch patrolperson ( Waterdeep ) A watchman or watchwoman was a junior member of the City Watch of Waterdeep , serving as a patrolperson . Activities . They typically patrolled inside the walls of Waterdeep in groups of four , with two patrolpersons , one sergeant , and one captain . Possessions . " Circa " 1357 DR , patrolmen and women of the City Watch typically had the standard City Watch kit of leather and chain armor , short sword s , dagger s , and sturdy rods like club s . " Circa " 1372 DR , in addition to their uniform , watchmen and women were outfitted in masterwork studded leather armor , with a steel light shield , and carried a masterwork short sword and club . They also possessed a " potion of cure light wounds " and an " oil of magic weapon " .
Al - Zalim River Al - Zalim River was the lifeblood of Muluk , the City of Kings , in the Free Cities of North Zakhara . Geography . The river began its short trek to the Great Sea in the peaks of the Furrowed Mountains found southeast of Muluk . Description . Fertile lands were found along each bank of Al - Zalim , allowing Muluk to grow and prosper as a city .
Synnoria Geography . Synnoria was an ancient elven kingdom hidden in the mountains bordering the Myrloch Vale on Gwynneth , one of the Moonshae Isles . It was covered in a powerful mass " illusion " spell so that , if viewed from above , it simply looked like a continuation of the surrounding mountains . Overland , there were three mountain passes that lead into the realm , but they were narrow and full of false trails and gorges so that they were very difficult to navigate without a guide or very detailed directions . Inhabitants . Synnoria boasted only a single real settlement , the city of Chrysalis , mostly abandoned since the Retreat . The local population was a race of elves known as the Llewyrr whose population steadily decreased due to a low birth rate and deaths by accident or in battle , usually with firbolg s . Legends among the Llewyrr foretold a resurgence would one day bring them back to dominance of the Moonshaes , but they always doubted this legend until it proved true when the entire island of Gwynneth was taken over by noble eladrin leading to human s being banned from its shores in 1375 DR . History . Synnoria was founded by elves from the Llewyrrwood fleeing the Vyshaan occupation of their homeland in - 9800 DR . They named the realm after their queen who had led them over the sea . Synnoria was attacked by the Ityak - Ortheel in 1365 DR when Malar and Talos sent it through a portal but the elf - eater was defeated and banished back to the Abyss after it had destroyed Argen - Tellirynd , the Palace of Ages . Behind the scenes . Synnoria bears a striking resemblance to the legend of .
Yio Dufong The Yio Dufong , nicknamed " bears " , were a powerful yakuza clan based in the town of T ' o na ' Chee in Koryo . For many years , the Yio Dufong possessed the " standing bear " , a potent magical chalice that granted those who drank from it the strength of a bear . All the Yio Dufong would imbibe before a fight , and for this reason they were called the " bears " . However , the " standing bear " was later stolen and by 1357 DR had not turned up .
Gilded Palm The Gilded Palm was a holy slayer organization in Zakhara whose members followed the teachings of Jisan , the Zakharan goddess of fruitfulness . The symbol and favored weapon of the Gilded Palm was a dagger that had a coin - encrusted hilt . Activities . The practices of the Guilded Palm almost made them appear as a group of assassins who could be hired . Holy slayers of the Gilded Palms regularly took jobs from merchants and other businessmen , since they believed anything that hindered bounty should be destroyed . Base of Operations . Agents of the Gilded Palm were found throughout Zakhara .
Ombul Berrypip Ombul Berrypip was a halfling cook in the Earthspur Mountains . History . In 1491 DR , Ombul lived with his daughter , Lupe Berrypip . He was sent to the mine in the Earthspurs as a cook . When a medusa and her gargoyle minions took control of the mine , Ombul was captured along with many miners , until an adventuring party hired to clear the mine found and rescued them .
Liza Liza was a female human refugee in Fort Locke near the Mere of Dead Men on the Sword Coast North . History . Liza was one of a group of people that traveled around the Mere of Dead Men in 1374 DR . They were attacked by bandits . She and others escaped , while the bandits took some people into their camp . She asked the Kalach - Cha to find those people and rescue them .
Gillian ' s Hill Gillian ' s Hill was a hamlet about a half - day ' s ride south of Daggerford on the Trade Way and about the same distance north of Liam ' s Hold . The hamlet was named for Gillian Cantilar . There was an ancient and dangerous tomb in Gillian ' s Hill that led to the Underdark . Formerly held by illithid s , the tomb was cleared by a band of adventurers in the mid - 1300s DR . The tomb was later spell - guarded to warn of entry from below but it was far from safe . Additionally , there was a noted antique shop , Torleth ' s Treasures , in Gillian ' s Hill owned by Torleth Mindulspeer .
Jhonen Jhonen was a fisherman who lived in Easthaven within the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale . Description . The young fisherman dressed in faded and worn clothing . Relationships . The sea spirit Elisia spoke of Jhonen resembling the great hero Aihonen , whom she loved , but could not tell Jhonen these feelings for risk of dissolving into water . History . Around 1181 DR , Jhonen ' s ancestor Aihonen fought the white dragon Icasaracht on Lac Dinneshere and slew the beast . In Eleint , 1281 DR , Jhonen had strange dreams of a blue - skinned woman , but discovered the lady loved his ancestor and wanted Jhonen to have the shards of the Blade of Aihonen .
Baragustas Harbuckler Baragustas Harbuckler was a retired carpenter in Red Larch and a member of the Believers during the Elemental Evil crisis . Relationships . Baragustas was an old member of Believers . History . In 1491 DR , he was quite intimidated by Larrakh of the Cult of the Black Earth , who tried to put the Believers in a more active role . He was not part in the murders committed by Ilmeth Waelvur , Marlandro Gaelkur , and Albaeri Mellikho but knew of the matter and covered for them . He was subdued by some adventurers who were investigating in the village .
Yuji Takaesu Yuji Takaesu was a samurai in the town of Aru in Wa . Personality . Yuji was totally loyal to his daimyo . He loved music and outside his government dutieshe was an introspective and intellectual individual . Activities . Yuji was the right - hand man of the daimyo Benju Matsumoto . His hobbies were acting in noh plays with Benju and playing go . History . Yuji met Benju Matsumoto when he was a simple samurai general . From that day , Yuji was his closest advisor and best friend .
Stival Chergoba Stival Chergoba was a warrior of Sossal during the Rage of Dragons of 1373 DR . History . Stival was a commander in the contingent led by Madislak Pemsk during the war against the Ice Witch Iyraclea and the white dragon dracolich Zethrindor . He was chosen alongside Natali Dormetsk to join Madislak in the duel against Zethrindor .
Kieren Kieren was a Chosen in the Doomvault dungeon in 1486 DR . History . Kieren was one of the many Chosen captured by the Red Wizards of Thay and transported to the Doomvault dungeon for experiments . More specifically , he was the chosen of Ilmater . Kieren was freed from his chains by the heroes of Daggerford .