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Brindlor Zidorion Brindlor Zidorion was a deathsinger from Ched Nasad . Description . Brindlor wore fine clothes and gems . He had long hair , which he wore in many braids . In 1361 DR , the priestess Shakti Hunzrin placed the Ruby of Chissentra , a scrying gem , in his forehead and it appeared almost like a third eye . Abilities . As a deathsinger , Brindlor was able to control the dead through his song , which sounded as a keening wail with the harsh , irregular rhythm of drow chant . History . In 1361 DR , Brindlor was hired by Gorlist to help with and record the pursuit of Liriel Baenre in revenge for her killing of Nisstyre , Gorlist ' s father . He was killed in Gorlist ' s assault upon Liriel in Rashemen .
Fior Botpur Fior Botpur was one of the elected Three Lords of Hlath in Chondath in 1358 DR . Activities . Lord Botpur ruled the city together with Lord Warkas and Lord Nybahn . History . In 1358 DR , during an absence of both his colleagues , it was reported to Lord Botpur that a barbarian army from Kara - Tur threatened the city . Quickly he gathered all the prominent citizens to discuss the matter . Botpur wanted to hire an adventuring party for an exploration mission .
Feint of Honor A Feint of Honor was an ancient rite that allowed two dragon s ( or two parties of dragons each represented by a leading figure ) to settle a dispute without the need for mortal combat . All dragonkind followed the code that allows for this kind of ritual combat , regardless of their alignment . Description . The rite consisted of a battle between two dragons , each with one or more witnesses who did not take part , until one was subdued or surrendered , at which point the feint was concluded . The use of breath weapons and magic during the combat was forbidden . Dragons were bound by their honor to adhere to the terms and the outcome of the feint . Procedure . The formal procedure for initializing a Feint of Honor was as follows : History . Although Feints of Honor were almost always exclusively between dragons , in - 205 DR , the elf Iliphar Nelnueve challenged the black dragon Thauglor to a Feint of Honor .
Hieracosphinx The hieracosphinx was one variation of a sphinx . They were an evil , savage and animal - intelligent hawk - headed sphinx . Sphinxes were enigmatic creatures with great , feathery wings and leonine bodies . All sphinxes were territorial , but the more intelligent ones could differentiate between deliberate intrusion and temporary or inadvertent trespassing . Sphinxes spoke Sphinx , Common , and Draconic . Description . A typical sphinx was about 10 feet ( 3 meters ) long and weighed about 800 pounds ( 363 kg ) . Reputation . Hieracosphinxes were a favored monster of the orcish god Ilneval . Combat . Most sphinxes fought on the ground , using their wings to help them pounce much as lions do . If outnumbered by earthbound creatures , a sphinx took wing and attacked on the fly . Hieracosphinxes could make short work of even the most dangerous opponents with their claws . They were not particularly intelligent , but were cunning enough to dive at their enemies from above with their flying ability .
Lysan Lysan was a manipulative cleric of Auril in Icewind Dale . History . Her primary mission was to open the tomb of the barbarian king Kresselack to the cold winds and cleanse out the light and sources of warmth within that tomb . To do so , she infiltrated the society of Kuldahar , acting as a waitress at the local tavern . She spread stories convincing the people of Kuldahar , including the wise Archdruid Arundel , that there was a threat within the Vale of Shadows were Kresselack was entombed . Adventurers were recruited by Arundel to investigate the Vale of Shadows . They eventually slew all the undead guardians of Kresselack ' s tomb , making it possible for Lysan to carry out her mission . The risen Kresselack recruited the party to slay Lysan ; afterwards , he told the party that there was no one threatening Kuldahar in the Vale . Abilities . Lysan was a cleric of seemingly low power . She somehow cursed the entire Vale of Shadows and raised the dead as shadow s to scare the people of Kuldahar . She believed that it was the power of the goddess Auril herself that was within her . Physical description . Lysan was blond woman wearing blue clothing with ice - colored edges .
Zitli Zitli was the high priest of Zaltec in Palul . History . In 1361 DR , his prime assistant was Shatil , brother of Erixitl . Zitli conspired with the Nexal high priest Hoxitl in order to arrange an ambush against the Golden Legion at Palul . Under Shatil ' s suggestion , Zitli decided to use Erixitl as a translator . He and Zitli were at Zaltec ' s pyramid during the false party . However , when the legionaries started attacking the hidden Nexalan warriors , it became clear that they had uncovered the plot . Zitli sacrificed his life to allow Shatil to escape via a secret passage in order to explain the situation to Hoxitl .
Guardian The Guardian , or He Who Guards Those That Sleep , was a yak - man inhabiting a secret complex beneath Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Activities . The Guardian was tasked with watching over the helpless bodies of both the Watcher and the Unspeakable while they remained in possession of their victims . He was assisted by a pair of earthservant s .
Tenison Tenison was a wizard in Daggerford around 1370 DR . Activities . Tenison had always been fascinated by fire , ever since he was a child . At the age of three , he burned down his family ' s entire farm . Later he become an elementalist , specializing in the use of paraelemental s of smoke and magma and the quasi - elemental s of ash and radiance .
Moon ( coin ) " The moon " ( or a " moon " ) refers to crescent shaped coins minted by the city of Silverymoon . A " moon " was originally a shining blue crescent - shaped electrum coin , valued at 2 ep ( 1 gp ) in the city of Silverymoon . and 1 ep elsewhere . Later coins were shining gold crescents known as " the moon " , and accepted throughout the Silver Marches at a value of 2 gp . Around the late 1480s and the early 1490s DR the original shining blue crescent - shaped electrum coin was in circulation again , valued at 2 unicorns ( platinum pieces ) in Silverymoon , and 1 platinum piece elsewhere . At the same time , along with this coin , there was also the eclipsed moon , which consisted of a moon stamped with a silver wedge to complete its round form . It was worth 5 unicorns in Silverymoon , or 2 unicorns elsewhere . References . Notes . The " Silver Marches " does not mention the older electrum " moon " , but implies that the city of Silverymoon , only minted the gold coin at the time .
Lahnis Lahnis was a Red Wizard of Thay in the Doomvault dungeon in 1486 DR . Personality . Lahnis ' s faith in Szass Tam had begun to flag ; he was no longer certain that Tam ' s plot was the best for Thay . He was intrigued by the Thayan Resurrection rebel group but never joined them . He was too scared that Tam ' s faithful controlled him . History . Lahnis was a Red wizard assigned to the secret complex of Doomvault under Thaymount . He was tasked with training the Thayan warriors there . When , in 1486 DR , the heroes of Daggerford arrived , Lahnis at first thought they were troublemaker agents sent by Szass Tam to test his loyalty . Eventually , the heroes persuaded him to defect to the Thayan Resurrection and Lahnis helped defeat his former subordinates . He later told the adventurers about the dungeon .
Takshang Takshang was a small hermitage located at the foot of Ghalyi Shan in the Hordelands . Description . The hermitage was located halfway up a cliff , tucked away in a cleft in the great mountain . No stairs or ladders led to Takshang . Ropes were typically used to move supplies or assist visitors in ascending the steep approach . A single , three - room building comprised the entire hermitage . Inhabitants . The only permanent resident of Takshang was Gyawa Zangpo , an oni serving out his imprisonment on Toril .
Coiled dragon The coiled dragon was a magical chalice . It was one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , a collection of magical vessels created by the Han people of Koryo in ancient times . Description . Carved in the shape of a dragon , the vessel was huge at 1 foot ( 30 . 48 cm ) wide , but it was very shallow . Powers . When filled with liquid silver and a single drop of blood from the one who would use it , the pool of silver became a mirror revealing any sight in Kara - Tur from the perspective of the Celestial Heavens above . Through concentration , the viewer could direct the mirror to anywhere in the land , whether to seek something out to or to spy . History . As perhaps the greatest of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , the " coiled dragon " < nowiki > ' s < / nowiki > powers had most likely at one stage influenced the history of Koryo . History recorded the Chinhan people as the last to hold the " coiled dragon " in around the 7th century before Dalereckoning , but it had been lost for two millennia by the 14th century DR .
Soft Whisper The Soft Whisper was a holy slayer organization in Zakhara who followed the teachings of Hakiyah , the Zakharan goddess of truth and honesty . The symbol of the Soft Whisper was a jade jambiya . Activities . An enemy of the Grand Caliph was an enemy of the Soft Whisper . It was unknown whether or not the Grand Caliph gave commands to the Soft Whisper , but those who spoke out against him met swift ends at the hands of these skilled assassins . Within Huzuz it was rumored that the Grand Vizier merely had to go pray at the Mosque of Hakiyah the Honest if she discovered a threat to the Grand Caliph ' s life and wished to have it eliminated . Organization . The Soft Whisper was the only holy slayer organization where all of the members were female . They were led by Grandmother Rahmah al - Zahir . Base of Operations . Holy slayers of the Soft Whisper were active throughout the Land of Fate , but Golden Huzuz was the seat of their power . Several members of the Soft Whisper held positions of power with the royal harim of the Palace of the Enlightened Throne . The basement of the Mosque of Hakiyah the Honest housed several members of the Soft Whisper .
Maelin Rascalin Maelin Rascalin was a former bandit who became a general and the baron of the city of Suormpar in Ulgarth . History . Maelin Rascalin was once one of the most notorious and dangerous bandits in the kingdom of Ulgarth , until at last he was captured with great effort . Convicted of banditry , Maelin elected to serve out his sentence through military service , as Ulgarthan law permitted . After he ' d done his time , Maelin chose to remain in the army . Quickly promoted , he soon came to lead the kingdom ' s entire east defense force and became one of its greatest generals ever . Repeatedly , he repelled invading barbarian hordes from the east , including resisting an attack over a thousand barbarians . For his service , Maelin was ennobled by the king and awarded the barony of Suormpar . His example encouraged later convicts to choose military service , with some being ennobled themselves and earning titles for valor . Relations . Maelin ' s grandson was Redinald Rascalin , baron of Suormpar around 1367 DR and a paladin of Torm . The Rascalins were the staunchest supporters of King Drasna Bluemantle .
Atreus Eleint Atreus Eleint was a wealthy human noble and the descendant of an unknown noble family living in Erlkazar . A spell used on him in his youth had distorted his growth and caused him to become severely deformed , not detracting much from his physical abilities but ruining his appearance . This virtual handicap prevented him from living a normal life and caused him to become obsessed with trying to become handsome . Eventually , he joined the church of Sune , asking for a miracle , and was sent on an impossible quest to the Utter East to find the valley of Langdarma .
Darkening The Darkening was the name given to a spell that cast shadows over the Silver Marches in preparation for the drow and orc invasion of that land starting in 1484 DR . The spell was given to the drow wizard Tsabrak Xorlarrin by the illithid Methil El - Viddenvelp by the order of Matron Mother Quenthel Baenre . While casting the spell , Tsabrak was said to have served as a conduit of Lolth , the first such occurrence since Yvonnel Baenre channeled Lolth in when destroying House Oblodra in 1358 / 1359 DR . The effects of the Darkening were described as " roiling clouds of smoke or some other foul substance that turned daylight into something less than moonlight and hid the stars entirely . "
Neth Stand The Neth Stand is a dark , thick forest on the Lake of Steam . It contains underground volcanic vents that emit a sulphurous mist . The wood here is valuable , despite the need to treat it to get rid of the sulphur smell . As of 1374 DR , the forest is extremely dense and dark , containing phosphorescent fungi , some of which can move and have intelligence . Amongst the thornbush are carnivorous plants and the forest is inhabited by spider s . The forest contains a tribe of semi - aquatic troll s and a group of wereshark s , who oppose one another as of 1374 DR . It is believed that the presence of so many hostile creatures here at this time can be put down to deepspawn or priests of Malar at work , the presence of powerful spellcasters wanting to stay in isolation , or the presence of portal s from which the monsters are emerging . Neth peaks . A range of crumbling rock faces run north to south through the forest . They have no official name , and are peppered with caves and ledges . As of 1374 DR , wyvern s and peryton densely inhabited this area , making it attractive as a food source for dragon s from the surrounding areas . Around this time , Thay launched many expeditions here in search of powerful magic , at the cost of many lives . Many Calishite hunters also lost their lives here over the years . Etymology . Some people in the Border Kingdoms are of the belief that the forest is named because of the refugees from Netheril making a stand in the forest . Sages prefer to believe that the word “ stand ” merely refers to the thick concentration of tall dark trees here .
Red Magic Red Magic , by Jean Rabe , is the third book of the loosely - related The Harpers series . Summary . Thay is ruled by a council of eight specialized archmages ( Zulkirs ) , one for each school . Maligor , the Zulkir of transmutation , plots to take control of Thay by himself and destroy his nemesis , Szass Tam . His plan can be said to have three stages : This power battle has raised the attention of the Harpers , who send three of their agents to find a way to stop Maligor ' s plan : a big city mage from the court of Aglarond , a druid who has never even been to a town , and his slightly more civilized centaur friend who is a fugitive from Thay .
Undermountain ( LGR ) A legendary manifestation known in the Delimbiyr Vale is heard singing inside the Yawning Portal of how Otar the Green Regent , whom the party has been tasked to find , is trapped in Undermountain by cyricists . Since Otar is the reason the party is in Waterdeep , they descend into the massive dungeon to find and rescue him .
Wasp A wasp is a breed of flying , stinging insect . Wasps prey on other insects as a means of keeping their populations in check . Background . Wasps are either solitary or social creatures . Social wasps : form large colonies in a hive , where the queen and her mate are the only breeding partners in the nest . All other wasps are sterile females . Solitary wasps : are lone hunters . Most solitary wasps are parasitic creatures , laying their eggs inside the often still - living bodies of their victims . These eggs gestate in the bodies of the unlucky creature and then the immature wasp eats its way free from its nest . Swarm . A wasp swarm is a mass of thousands of wasps . They sting and eat any living thing in their path .
Hargleth Forest The Hargleth Forest was a large forest located in eastern Eskorn , Returned Abeir . Description . This forest was dotted with countless ancient ruins that dated back to the time when Eskorn was ruled by dragon s . The area was inhabited only by monsters and outlaws , and all roads and trails in Eskorn faded away in the forest . The forest was good for hunting , either for sport or for food , and hunters from nearby Mistshaws usually hired adventurers to deal with monsters or bandits hiding in the forest .
Watermaster The Watermaster was a hobgoblin sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , the Watermaster was one of the minions of the hill giant Chief Guh in Grudd Haug . His duty was to catch fish from the river , take care of the dam , and guard the den ' s supply of rations .
Crossroad Keep Crossroad Keep is an old fortress within Neverwinter ' s sphere of influence , located along the High Road south of Neverwinter . It was best known as the Kalach - Cha ' s base during Neverwinter ' s campaign against the King of Shadows , and later , the headquarters of Lady Sa ' Sani ' s merchant company . Geography . As its name implies , Crossroad Keep is located on a crossroad , namely on the intersection of the High Road between Neverwinter and Leilon , and the road between Highcliff and Phandalin . As such , it is an important strategic location for its part of the Sword Coast , and after the keep ' s reconstruction in 1374 DR , it became a stopgap point for merchant caravans along the High Road . As of 1374 DR , Crossroad Keep ' s fortifications consisted of an outer wall separating its courtyard from the surrounding fields , and the keep itself , built on a hill behind the courtyard . The courtyard contained civilian houses and supplemental buildings such as the inn , smithy , merchant shop , church , and after Sa ' Sani ' s arrival , her merchant headquarters and Daerred ' s Adventurers ' Guild . The interior of the keep featured the Captain ' s bedroom , a library , a war room , and a stair down to the basement , which in turn was connected to an escape tunnel leading outside the keep ' s defenses . History . Crossroad Keep was once garrisoned by Neverwinter forces , but was abandoned after the first war with the King of Shadows and fell into disrepair . Its ruins were later used by the renegade Luskan archmage Black Garius , who intended to conduct an ancient Illefarn ritual that would grant him the power of the King of Shadows . However , the ritual was disrupted by the Kalach - Cha and the wizards of the Many - Starred Cloaks , who reclaimed the keep for Neverwinter . Lord Nasher Alagondar then made the Kalach - Cha the Captain of Crossroad Keep , and after the adventurer ' s knighting , its Knight - Captain . With the help of the Kalach - Cha ' s second in command , Lieutenant Kana , the keep was swiftly staffed with a garrison of Greycloak s gathered from a mixture of Neverwinter forces and local volunteers and recruits , and withstood the attack of an army of undead under the King of Shadows ' command , led by Black Garius , who had been transformed into a Shadow Reaver by the incomplete ritual . When the Kalach - Cha was lost after defeating the King of Shadows in the Vale of Merdelain , Khelgar Ironfist , at Lord Nasher ' s request , became the steward of Crossroad Keep in the absence of its Knight - Captain . While the keep was no longer the ruin it was under Garius , it was only the arrival of Sa ' Sani ' s merchant company that allowed it to truly flourish . Thanks to the efforts of the adventurers sent by Sa ' Sani to establish trading posts for her company in neighboring towns and cities , Crossroad Keep soon lived up to its name , becoming a crossroad of merchant traffic between places in the Sword Coast North as distant as Neverwinter , Highcliff , Phandalin , Leilon , Thundertree , and West Harbor .
Elfstone Tavern The Elfstone Tavern was a tavern in the Castle Ward of Waterdeep , on the Street of the Sword . It was aimed at elves and half - elves in the city , and run by Yaereene Ilbaereth . Structure . The main taproom was thirty feet high with living trees in it . A large oak tree grew in each corner , and upper storey rooms provided privacy and sleeping quarters . Skylights were present in the ceiling , along with shutters that could be opened to allow rain and light in during the day for the trees . There was a small sitting room situated at the back of the building , which was used by the staff for Reverie . It contained furniture such as lounging chairs and chaises and divans , arranged around a low table , and was magically protected against eavesdropping . Interior . The tavern was dimly lit and smelled earthy . Its walls were covered with torches , and it also had chandeliers . These glowed with silver - white flame when lit . Light could also be provided by " dancing lights " spells , for a soft , blue shade . Human s , half - elves and halfling s were tolerated , but dwarves and half - orc s would be turned away . Entertainment was provided in the form of choral , flute , harp , or pipe music . Service was always speedy and efficient . Food and drink . The Elfstone served elven delicacies such as elverquisst , guldathen nectar and maerlathen blue wine , and also Evereskan clearwater , moonwine , biscuits with crab meat , mint jelly , roe , shrimp or spiced silverfin , and skewers of rabbit , squirrel or venison with a green sauce .
Bugbear A bugbear is a massive humanoid distantly related to , but larger and stronger than , goblin s and hobgoblin s . Like many goblinoid s , bugbears speak the Goblin language . They are one of the only goblinoids to be covered in fur . Physical description . Bugbears resemble hairy , feral goblins standing seven feet tall . They take their name from their noses and claws , which are similar to those of bears . Their claws are not long and sharp enough to be used as weapons , so bugbears often armor and arm themselves with a variety of purloined gear . Most often , this gear is second - rate and in poor repair . Many bugbears are chaotic evil in alignment , favoring the rogue class . Many scholars now believe that bugbears and goblins were both bred by the hobgoblins as slave races , with bugbears serving as elite soldiers . Psychology . Bugbears , like other goblinoids , have a reputation for being dim - witted and brutish . This claim is not unfounded and like their kin bugbears have easily provoked tempers and are prone to fitful rages . Few bugbears overcome this nature and their culture ' s brutal nature . Bugbear heroes , though rare , are heard of and can acquire significant renown if successful . Often the motivation for this change of heart comes from the rewards earned from virtue , which in the long term are more pleasing than the short - lasting pleasures of evil . Society . Bugbears are often found in the company of other goblinoids , particularly goblins , since tribes made up mostly of hobgoblins and bugbears tend to be wiped out quickly by other races as a precaution . Some bugbears also operate independently , though tribes ruled by hobgoblins are better organized and less savage . This is in part because bugbears have little patience for diplomacy or negotiation , preferring violent solutions to conflicts unless obviously overpowered . In general , bugbears live a life based around survival and become rogues , though many also make excellent barbarian s . Religion . Bugbears have their own pantheon , led by Hruggek . Bugbears often decapitate their enemies as a way to honor Hruggek , who is said to do the same . Since the Spellplague the power of Hruggek has been diminished and the god now serves as an exarch of Bane , the god of tyranny .
Undylyl Tessran Undylyl Tessran was a human woman of the city of Procampur in the Vast . She was a wizard and an ambitious young adventuress . Around 1358 DR , she was looking for adventuring bands to join or hire her . She was one of the more notable Procampan mages of the time .