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Chris Sims Chris Sims is a game designer and associate editor working at Wizards of the Coast , Inc . . Biography . Chris Sims started out working for small d20 companies in 2003 , then landed a freelance editor gig for Wizards RPG R & D . Wizards finally hired him as the Duel Masters editor in 2005 . From there , Chris worked his way up into RPG R & D as an editor , and finally became a story designer .
Red Orchid The Red Orchid was a ship sunk in the Sea of Fallen Stars by the exiled eladrin Caelynna . The ship was touched by the Spellplague and made sentient . For over eighty years , she remained in Cealynna ' s domain , unable to move , until Kwan Shang - Li ' s crew found the ship and removed the figurehead and attached it to their own ship . The " Red Orchid " < nowiki > ' < / nowiki > s spirit helped the crew to refloat their ship . When Cealynna attacked the ship , the figurehead fought a giant squid ally of Cealynna .
Tenday A tenday was a Faerûn ian unit of time . The Calendar of Harptos divided the thirty - day months into three blocks of ten days each , or simply put , " tendays " . The word was used interchangeably with the Earthly term " week " .
Ben Ben , or Ben the Brewer was a herbalist living on the outskirts of Luskan . History . While working as healer for the farmers of Luskan , Ben was called by Meg to heal the poisoned Dahlia Sin ' felle , injured by a poisoned attack from Beniago of Ship Kurth .
Cymbals Cymbals were a percussion instrument played in the continent of Zakhara . They were also used by rock gnome s and in certain Khazari monasteries . Description . Cymbals consisted of two round thin plates made of brass , which were slammed together to produce sound . A pair of cymbals typically had a diameter of 18 inches , weighed four pounds and costed 20 gp . A smaller version called finger cymbals was also used in Zakhara .
Millivent Moss Millivent Moss was a farmer of Twilight Marsh near Phlan during the Tyranny of Dragons . History . Millivent ran a peat farm from a bog near Phlan with her husband Haldred Moss , her daughters Alleena Moss and Kithian Moss and her sons Quayle Moss and Vollian Moss . One day a group of goblin s attacked the farm and captured all the family members except Millivent . So she went to the city searching for help . At last , Millivent hired some adventurers at the Madame Freona ' s Tea Kettle and they resolved the situation . Later she transferred to Kabel ' s Hill ' s community near Quivering Forest .
Fort Beluarian Fort Beluarian was a trade outpost in northern Chult that was run by the Flaming Fist and later belonged to the city - state of Baldur ' s Gate . Geography . Fort Beluarian was located on the northern tip of Chult , northeast of Port Nyanzaru and near the eastern shore of the Bay of Chult . Trade . The fort was a place of refuge for weary explorers or adventurers as a last resort , at least for a night or two . Defenses . The fort was well supplied and well defended against the monsters of the jungle . History . Originally , the fort belonged to the Flaming Fist Mercenary Company . When that group later became integrated into the government of Baldur ' s Gate , ownership transferred , and the outpost grew to the size of a small town . The fort was destroyed twice by native uprisings and rebuilt . In the late 15th century DR , Amn attempted to purchase the fort from Baldur ' s Gate . Inhabitants . The Flaming Fist would hire out its mercenaries from the fort for the right price , provided the task was not evil . In the late 14th century DR , the outpost was home to a small assortment of ranger s , wizard s , cleric s , and rogue s and numerous fighter s .
Garrant Garrant was an officer in the Golden Legion and captain of the Legion ' s swordsmen . Despite being one of the main officers Cordell never consulted him in strategic decision . History . During the Viperhands ' assault at the start of the Night of Wailing , Garrant led the legionaries in repelling the enemy , while Cordell , in the meantime , was elaborating a strategy in order to escape all alive from the enemy ' s siege . Garrant however no survived the battle and later Cordell regret his death .
Aldor Urnpoleshurst Aldor Urnpoleshurst was a lawyer just before the Tyranny of Dragons . Personality . Aldor was very suspicious of others and made accusations over nothing . He was a lawyer in training but a skunk in inclination . History . Around 1489 DR , Aldor was forced to escape from Baldur ' s Gate , probably because he ' d been involved in a scandal . He boarded a great caravan , which unknown to him was full of Cult of the Dragon agents transporting treasures for the Hoard of the Dragon Queen .
Champions Vigilant The Champions Vigilant was a Tethyr ian knightly order of Helm . It was prestigious and popular and saved thousands of lives during the Tethyrian Interregnum . They had fortified bases dotting the countryside . History . The order was founded in 1164 DR , during the reign of King Coram III .
Ring of the holy slayer Rings of the holy slayer were magical rings that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . These special rings were only used by holy slayer s . Powers . These rings pumped deadly poison into the wearer when a command word was uttered . The fanatical holy slayers wore these rings to avoid being captured and questioned . Once slain , the deceased holy slayer could not be interrogated through " speak with the dead " spell s or similar methods . Once used , these rings lost their wicked enchantment .
Quiver of plenty The Quiver of Plenty was a magic al quiver capable of producing an unlimited number of magical arrow s . History . The history of the quiver of plenty was unknown , apparently forgotten by 1368 DR . However , it was thought to be related to the well documented but unexplainable shortage of skilled fletcher s during the Time of Troubles of 1358 DR . A quiver of plenty was found in an armoire in Watcher ' s Keep in Amn in 1368 DR . Creation . Operating from Cespenar ' s Forge in the Abyssal Fortress , the imp Cespenar was able to upgrade a quiver of plenty + 1 to a quiver of plenty + 2 if given 10 , 000 gp and a rogue stone . Powers . The quiver of plenty + 1 created unlimited + 1 arrows , while the quiver of plenty + 2 created unlimited + 2 arrows .
Westgate Ruby Westgate Ruby was a wine exported from Westgate . It was also sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . This bold crimson wine was slightly acidic . It was complimented best when served with a beef or a hearty stew . Prices . Westgate Ruby could be purchased in the following containers :
Aeron Morieth Aeron Morieth was a half - elven wizard and shadow adept who lived in Chessenta . History . In 1367 DR , Aeron Morieth became the Stormwalker of Maerchwood . After the destruction of Cimbar ' s College of Wizardry in 1370 DR , Aeron managed to depose the ruling Sceptanar of Chessenta and assumed the title . However , Aeron only held this post for a few months before handing it to Melisanda of Arrabar before moving to the Maerchwood . By 1372 DR he had attracted the attention of Shar , who expressly forbade her devotees from approaching him in any way , although they were to maintain their surveillance .
Iljack Iljack of the Black Blade was a highwayman of the village of Bambryn in the Vast after the 7th century DR . History . During the early Time of Glorious Fools , after human s first settled the central Vast in the mid – 7th century DR , Iljack of the Black Blade arose to plague the area . He robbed itinerant merchants and dwarven metal - dealers , and many sought to trap , ambush , and kill him . But Iljack always escaped , barely avoiding death many times . In retaliation , he would hunt down and assassinate those responsible , no matter how far he had to travel . Finally , Iljack pursued a merchant to Procampur , seeking revenge , but the merchant was to marry a sorceress . Iljack caught his quarry in their bridal bed , but she rose and hurled him out of the window of her tower amid a barrage of " fireball " s . Little more than ashes and a burning sword fell into the water below . Personality . Iljack was a daring and vengeful bandit . Equipment . Iljack wielded a dull black broadsword , from which he gained the moniker " of the Black Blade " . It had magic al powers that somehow allowed Iljack to escape many traps and ambushes . He was widely thought to have hidden his loot somewhere in Bambryn , but it was never located . Once , a tree fell over in a storm , revealed a stone marked with a black sword buried beneath . However , there was no treasure underneath , just another stone carrying the message " Moved it all . See me for your share . " and another black sword symbol .
Shadow Fringe The Shadow Fringe , also called simply the Fringe , referred to the intersection of the Prime Material Plane and the Plane of Shadow . Description . In locations located in the Shadow Fringe , tendrils of shadowstuff " ebbed and flowed " like tides . From time to time , dangerous creatures wandered over from the Plane of Shadow to the Fringe . Sections of cities on the Fringe sometimes disappeared spontaneously into the Plane of Shadow , not to reappear for many years . The Shadow Fringe had no warmth of color and everything was less tangible . The Shadow Fringe could be accessed by individuals with the right items or abilities and used to travel long distances in a shorter amount of time . Nimor Imphraezl , for example , had a " ring of shadows " that allowed him to shadowwalk between Menzoberranzan and Gracklstugh in just a few hours , although the distance was more than 100 miles .
Micus Micus was an astral deva servant of Tyr . He was a high - ranking member of the Court of Tyr and one of Tauran ' s closest friends . Description . Micus had close - cropped dark hair . History . In 1373 DR , Micus and Tauran captured Kashada the Nightwraith in Sundabar and imprisoned her in a permanently glowing sphere . In 1385 DR , when Mystra was killed , magical forces melded Micus with the draconic hobgoblin Myshik Morueme , turning them into a dragon - hobgoblin - deva abomination . Micus - Myshik became insane and was captured by the marilith Vhissilka . When Kaanyr Vhok joined forces with Vhissilka , she gave Vhok a metal cuff to wear that dominated Micus - Myshik ; Vhok subsequently used him to taunt Tauran . Micus - Myshik was then slain by Kael , a knight of Torm , after the drow wizard Pharaun Mizzrym was able to trap him in a spell . The Empyrean Odyssey :
Dermont Dermont was the name of a prominent family in the hamlet of Sevenecho in the Vast in the 1360s DR . History . As one of the more prominent families , the Dermonts contributed a member to the council of elders that governed Sevenecho , around 1369 DR .
Vuddar Vuddor ( singular vuddar ) were the specialty priest s of Thard Harr , the patron of the wild dwarves . Etymology . The word " vuddar " means " of the jungle " in the Authalan dialect . Reputation . The vuddor were held in high esteem by " dur Authalar " , who considered Thard Harr to be the only dwarven god . Organization . While the vast majority of vuddor were wild dwarves , Thard Harr ' s clergy did in fact include members of other dwarven subraces as members as well . About half of Thard Harr ' s clergy were vuddor . By 1370 DR about 40 % of the vuddor were male , a much higher percentage than in other dwarven clerical orders . Titles . Like all priests of Thard Harr , upon initiation into the order , a vuddar would be granted a special title from his or her god through a dream in the middle of the night . This title was usually the name of a great jungle beast . Activities . Along with the regular cleric s ( called " shamans " ) of Thard Harr , the vuddor led their fellow dwarves on hunts or into war and also served as the spokespeople for their tribes . They always prayed for their spells in the mornings . Abilities . While the shamans of Thard Harr could turn undead , members of the vuddor did not . Vuddor were granted spells from the all , animal , combat , elemental , guardian , healing , plant , protection , or weather sphere s , with some additional spells from the chaos , charm , creation , divination , necromantic , sun , and travelers spheres . A vuddar was an expert in animal lore and survival skills . Vuddor could read and write in Dethek runes , unlike most wild dwarves . They sometimes also learned the ways of ranger s . Possessions . Like all clergy of Thard Harr , the vuddor armored themselves in oil and dried mud . They wore animal skulls as helmets and never cut their hair or beards . Rather than carry a holy symbol , the vuddor wore Thard Harr ' s icon as a tattoo on their forearms .
Beggar - thief Beggar - thieves were among the lowest individuals of Zakharan society . Requirements . As the name implied , beggar - thieves were thieves . Bard s were not allowed to become beggar - thieves . Role . These individuals focused on daily survival on the scorched streets of the Land of Fate . Their lives were dominated by hunger and basic needs . Dreams of grand adventure were just that — dreams . Beggar - thieves were generally respectful of authority , assuming that the authorities had their backs turned . Possessions . Beggar - thieves had scant possessions . Those who had anything of value typically kept it hidden or stashed away to increase their chances of begging coins or food from charitable citizens . Special Benefits . Since there were many ragged individuals populating the streets of Zakhara , beggar - thieves had an uncanny ability to disappear in a crowd . Special Hindrances . Beggars were regarded as the lowest members of society , negatively affecting any interaction with non - beggars .
Hlontar Hlontar was a lost realm situated around the river Tesh and reaching as far south as Shadowdale . History . Hlontar was founded by the wizard Alokkair , who came from one of the survivor states of Netheril after they had been swallowed by Anauroch . Alokkair supported the warrior Hlonagh in subduing rival warlords in the region and founding the kingdom of Hlontar in the Year of the Laughing Lich , 536 DR . Alokkair served as Hlonagh ' s court wizard for a time . Finally , Alokkair slew Hlonagh and became wizard - king of Hlontar himself . Alokkair ' s rule was cruel and ruthless . In 569 DR , Alokkair ' s three daughters led a rebellion against him . Only the youngest survived , forcing Alokkair into hiding in a secret refuge in southern Hlontar — a cave in the Fox Ridge of Shadowdale . Alokkair had long - term plans to reinstall himself as ruler of Hlontar and considered the Zhentarim to be squatters in his kingdom even in 1375 DR .
Tooman Thendrik Tooman Thendrik was a male drow cleric of Ghaunadaur from Szith Morcane that secretly led a cult of Ghaunadar worshipers . Description . Tooman maintained an unassuming appearance to hide his true allegiance . He dressed as a simple drow warrior . Personality . As the leader of the outlawed cult of Ghaunadaur , Tooman Thendrik was loathe to bring attention to himself unless drow society was under grave threat . Abilities . An experienced cleric of Ghaundaur , Tooman had a strong command of divine magic and was able to cast spells like " Evard ' s black tentacles " and " forbiddance " in defense of his deity . In addition to this , his proficiency with martial weapons was such that he could pass himself off as a drow warrior if need be . Activities . Utilizing an abandoned merchant warehouse as a shrine to Ghaunadaur , Tooman led both humanoid and non - humanoid members of his cult in worship of That Which Lurks . Possessions . Tooman carried magic studded leather armor , shield , and warhammer with him at all times and wore a " periapt of wisdom " that gave him great insight . History . Tooman Thendrik rose to prominence among the low - class farmers and warriors of Szith Morcane during the Silence of Lolth in 1372 DR . He gathered both drow and non - drow worshipers under him and created a shrine to Ghaunadaur in one of the many abandoned merchant houses of Szith Morcane . However when followers of Kiaransalee took control of the outpost , he worked to undermine and destabilize their authority from the shadows .
Halander Hardingdale Halander Hardingdale , also known as Ratshadow , was a young halfling from Baldur ' s Gate . Due to some trouble with certain associates , he and is family had to flee to Waterdeep . While there he joined the Zhentarim , who relocated him to Ten Towns . History . Born Halander Hardingdale , " Ratshadow " gained his moniker as a youth by " shadowing " the Rivington Rats gang . He made certain contacts within other gangs which brought down the wrath of the Rivington Rats . He evacuated his mother and sisters to Waterdeep where he later joined them . However before leaving his hideaway in the Undercellers of Baldur ' s Gate , he stole a magic pouch from the kingpin known as the Fetcher . Reuniting his family in Waterdeep , Ratshadow joined the Zhentarim as a front man . They felt his skill at making contacts could be used elsewhere and sent him North to Ten Towns to help establish the Black Network as a regional power .
Pyratar Pyratar was the capital of Var the Golden in 1367 DR . Description . Pyratar was located on a bay named the Throat within the western regions of the Golden Water . The Throat shielded the city from the harsh winter storms that ravaged much of the surrounding area . Pyratar ' s docks , and their naval traffic , rivaled those of Heldapan ' s across the Golden Water . Inhabitants . This city had a population of 45 , 000 . Pyratar was the home of the Chaka Sememra . They had their fingers entwined within most of the businesses in the capital . A growing sect of worshipers of Mask resided in the city . Led by Kelsipal , their goal was to first take over Pyratar and then the rest of the country .
Rayad al - Farif Rayad al - Farif was a dwarven inhabitant of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Rayad owned a small shop called " Appointments with the Mighty " where he claimed to be able to arrange meetings between his customers and various elite members of Huzuz ' s society , including the leaders of the great mosques and even the Grand Caliph . He only charged his customers if he was able to make an appointment . For appointments with the Grand Caliph Rayad usually just scheduled his clients to appear at the Grand Caliph ' s next public audience . Relationships . Rayad had a falling out with Renn min Zann many years ago , and did everything he coudl to avoid him .
Andzrel Baenre Andzrel Baenre was the weapons master of House Baenre and a commander of the Army of the Black Spider . Description . Andzrel wore black mithral plate and a dark cloak . He was tall and disciplined . He wielded a two - bladed sword . He was the son of one of Quenthel Baenre ' s cousins , a thus a noble , but not a very high one . History . Background . Andzrel was once " polymorph ed " into a riding lizard by Nauzhror Baenre and promptly bit him in the buttocks . Since then their relationship was somewhat strained . War of the Spider Queen . When Triel Baenre ordered the formation of the Army of the Black Spider in 1372 DR , she placed Andzrel as its commander . Although Andzrel was very capable , Nimor Imphraezl ( disguised as Captain Zhayemd of House Agrach Dyrr ) was able to charm Andzrel into taking his misleading advice . Forming a decisive plan against the armies of Gracklstugh , Andzrel led the the drow to the defense of the Pillars of Woe , where the army was betrayed by the plans of Nimor . He tasted his first defeat there both as a commander and as a warrior when he faced Nimor Imphraezl in personal combat ( although Nimor was defeated with magical aid , but was nonetheless able to escape via his ring of shadow ) . Sometime later , Gromph Baenre and Andzrel disguised themselves as tanarukk s and entered the enemy camp . Gromph attached a light gem to Nimor to prevent him shadow - walking . However , in the process , Gromph himself was blinded . Post - Spellplague . In 1463 DR , Andzrel was still serving as House Baenre ' s weapons master , with Tiago Baenre serving as his first assistant until he left for Gauntlgrym . Appearances . Novels . War of the Spider Queen : Neverwinter Saga :
Scythe A scythe is a farm implement that can be used as a two - handed , martial melee weapon . Description . A scythe is a long , curved , sharp - pointed , one - sided blade mounted at 90° on a shaped haft and is normally used for harvesting wheat or corn . The blade is tilted and the haft is shaped to make it easy to swing just above the ground and cut the crop stalks . One or two handles may jut out of the haft to make it more comfortable to swing in a mowing fashion . The military version of this tool will be a bit straighter , reinforced , and balanced for war . An average scythe costs 18gp and weighs 10lbs ( 4 . 5kg ) . Weaponology . The scythe can be used for piercing or slashing attacks in the same manner as some pole arm s , like halberd s , but is not a reach weapon . It takes two hands to wield a scythe and some training to use effectively , so it is classified as a martial weapon . Because the blade is long and slightly curved , it can be used to trip opponents . Other editions . The scythe is not mentioned in the 1st or 2nd edition player handbooks .
Alandra Alandra was a member of the Cult of the Dragon in 1489 DR . History . Alandra was a Cult member who joined the reformed faction under Severin Silrajin . She was the main cultist delegate to the great dragon Claugiyliamatar of Kryptgarden Forest . She managed to establish an alliance with the green dragon ' s primary agent , Garbul , also acquiring the Green Dragon ' s Mask . However , in the end , both Garbul and Alandra were killed by an adventuring party hired to defeat Old Gnawbones .
Ashaerond Ashaerond was a merchant who lived in Westgate on the Dragon Coast and lived prior to 1369 DR . Ashaerond gave generously to the Church of Ilmater , in case of needing the Ilmatari ' s help one day . Ashaerond explained " If I pay for one extra potion today , it may be the last one tomorrow — but the one needed then to heal me . "
Ensnaring strike Ensnaring strike was a conjuration spell that gave a strike the chance of ensnaring a target with vines . Effect . The target was covered with vines . If the target couldn ' t muscle their way out of the vines , they would be trapped in them . The vines would last up to a minute and damaged the victim every couple of seconds . If the target was large , then it would more easily break the vines ' hold . If the spell was cast with a higher spell level , then the vines would hurt more . Components . Only a verbal component was needed for the casting of this spell .
Society of the Jade Empress The Society of the Jade Empress was a secret society in Shou Lung . Description . The Society of the Jade Empress planned to reestablish the Hai dynasty on throne . For this , they wanted to kill all of the Chin dynasty imperial family , a very hard task . They were based in Hai Yuan . History . The Society of the Jade Empress had been planning their assassination plot for a long time . They gathered allies in most of the monasteries of Hai Yuan and killed many of the lowest - ranking local Shou bureaucrats .
Darsson ' s cooling breeze Darsson ' s cooling breeze was a spell unique to Halruaa . Effects . Similar to , but less powerful than , the " gust of wind " spell , Darsson ' s cooling breeze was used to create peaceful air currents centered on a object . This was a popular spell within the hot and humid land of Halruaa . Once cast , the air moved in a slow circle around the object for many hours , making it perfect for cooling down a warm room with a cool breeze . Components . This spell required a dried legume to cast .