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Sapphire Sapphire was a rare variety of that occured in the Realms . Description . Sapphire was found in shades of pale blue to a deep azure . A typical specimen had a base value of 1 , 000 gp . Sapphires were considered sacred by followers of Aerdrie Faenya , Deep Duerra , Eldath , Gaerdal Ironhand — appropriate for sacrifice , or to be consecrated for use , or recognized as boons or omens when found . Black sapphires specifically were recognized as a sign of approval from Bane , and sacred to followers of Labelas Enoreth , Laduguer , Lolth , Shargaas , and Vhaeraun . Powers . Realmslore held that sapphires increased magical skill and strength and therefore they were used in creating magic blades and items that affected the mind , magical prowess , and the element of air . However , sapphires had a dampening effect on magically induced fear , rage , despair , or insanity and could partially protect the wearer from these effects . When used as a spell component , sapphires ensured the greatest initial effect ( usually damage ) upon first impact and the longest possible duration . The most auspicious time of day to use sapphires was midmorn . With proper preparation , which included bathing the item in a mixture containing powdered sapphire , mounting a large whole sapphire of at least 5 , 000 gp value on an item such as a sword gave a better than 50 percent chance that the enchantment bonus would be increased . This could be done at the initial enchantment of the item or as a way of possibly improving an already enchanted item .
Bahramiyah al - Musafir Bahramiyah al - Musafir was a caravan master from Hiyal in Zakhara in 1367 DR . Activities . For over 40 years Bahramiyah oversaw the great caravans that transported fine weapons crafted by the House of Bulad from Hiyal to Qudra . She traveled with each shipment . Relationships . Her sons and daughters managed most of the business as she aged .
Nathoud Nathoud was a fortified town located in the northern region of the Hordelands bordering Rashemen . Description . Nathoud sat in the hill country at the feet of the southern slopes of the Icerim Mountains . Wood was used in the construction of Nathoud since stone - working was little known in the region . The buildings of Nathoud were typically two stories tall and had large overhanging eaves with gently sloping roofs . Elaborate carvings decorated most buildings . Inhabitants . The Myir , a clan of Nar , originally built the town when they came to settle , since they could not compete with the fierce Khassadi horsemen of the region . The Myir of Nathoud were famous for their breeding of the Nathoudi stallion . A yearly horse fair was held in Nathoud . Vendors interested in selling horses during this time needed to apply for a license . Races were held where vendors and horse - breeders could show off their prized animals .
War of the Hart The War of the Hart was a battle that took place between Hartkiller ' s human and giant - kin armies , and the giant s . It took place many thousands of years before the 14th century DR . Hartkiller eventually forced the giants to leave the valley of Hartsvale , but he was killed by a storm giant at the end of the war . After the conclusion of the war , a purple misty apparition visited the giants , warning them that they were rejecting Annam All - Father ' s will by refusing to comply with Hartkiller , that the humans in Hartsvale survived as a punishment to the giants , and that Annam was destined to return when a new king emerged from Hartsvale to restore the kingdom of Ostoria .
Shilarn Shilarn Silmaeril was a human and one of the original Lords of Waterdeep . Along with Baeron , she overthrew the Lords Magister Ehlemm Zoar and Lhorar Gildeggh to restore the government of Waterdeep . Relatives . Shilarn married Baeron , also a Lord of Waterdeep . They had a daughter , Lhestyn the Masked Lady , who later became an Open Lord of Waterdeep . Background . After the Council of Guildmasters seized power in Waterdeep in 1256 DR , most of the Lords of Waterdeep were eliminated because their identities , which were supposed to have remained secret , had been compromised . Only Shilarn and Baeron are known to have survived this purge . In 1273 DR , they both entered the court of the Lords Magister Ehlemm Zoar and Lhorar Gildeggh , who were in power in the city at the time , and demanded that they leave the city . When they refused , Shilarn struck them down and killed them using her magic . Baeron revealed his identity , restoring the original form of government and becoming the Open Lord . When Baeron died of fever in 1308 DR , Shilarn killed herself by jumping onto his funeral pyre .
Mud armor Mud armor armor was a type of armor used on Toril . Description . Mud armor is a crude form of armor made from drying mud on the skin of the wearer . Only certain types of mud are suited to this purpose , and the armor will crumble into uselessness after a day or two . It takes around ten minutes to apply or wash off mud armor , and it weighs around 8 lb ( 4 kg ) . The only creatures known to use mud armor as of 1372 DR were wild dwarves .
Skull eyes Skull eyes was a transmutation spell available only to cleric s of Cyric , the Prince of Lies . It was similar to the " eyebite " spell except it " charmed " or " confused " its targets . Effects . This spell allowed the caster to perform gaze attacks on three or more victims , one at a time . The intended targets had to be alive ( not undead ) , in sight , and within 45 ft ( 14 m ) . More experienced casters could extend the range and duration , allowing more time to attack more targets . Each victim got a chance to resist the magic of this spell and , if successful , suffer no ill effects . The caster could choose between a " charm " effect , very similar to the " charm monster " spell , or a " confusion " effect for each victim in turn , until the spell duration expired or until no more targets were available , whichever came first . As a harmless but dramatic side - effect of this spell , the caster ' s eyes turned jet black with irises shaped like skulls . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell .
Baatral Baatral was a fallen angel in the Labyrinth during the Rage of Demons . History . The gods condemned Baatral and seven other fallen angels to remain as stone statues in the depths of the Labyrinth for unknown crimes . Powers . Baatral tried to charm other beings in the vicinity and convince them to harm their companions .
Council of Mages The Council of Mages was a primarily advisory group of arcane spellcasters who served the Forest Kingdom and its king directly . Activities . While the War Wizards would focus purely on military matters , it was the Council ' s job to advise the king on all matters magical ( thereby helping to craft the laws governing magic ) , create magic items for the royal family , and battle the most dire of magical threats to Cormyr . All available members of the Council met once every month to hear the concerns of arcane spellcasters in Cormyr and consider all applicants who wished to join the War Wizards . History . In 1284 DR , when Rhigaerd II was prevented from ascending the throne by Salember , the War Wizards were divided in their loyalties . Two years later , the Royal Magician Jorunhast made the executive decision to kill Salember but , in doing so , was exiled for murdering a member of the royal family . The position of Royal Magician was disbanded and without a single polarizing individual to lead them , the War Wizards were gravely weakened and lost a lot of power and prestige . Rhigaerd eventually reversed his decision in 1306 DR and appointed Vangerdahast as the new Royal Magician . In an attempt to prevent such a disaster happening to the group again , Vangerdahast took several elite War Wizards and magic item crafters renowned for their loyalty to Cormyr and created a separate group he called the Council of Mages . Leadership . The Royal Magician was always the head of the Council . However , after Vangerdahast disappeared and was replaced by Caladnei , the young wizardess , who had always been uncomfortable with officiousness , delegated the duty of chairing meetings of the Council to Laspeera Inthré until Laspeera replaced Caladnei as Royal Magician in 1399 DR . Membership . To join the Council , one had to be invited to do so and also had to swear a blood oath to do no harm to Cormyr or its crown ( in that order ) . .
Tymora ' s coin Tymora ' s coin was a divine spell , or Channel Divinity prayer , given to worshipers of Tymora that , after an incident of extreme luck ( either good or bad ) granted the caster a double chance at an attack or to avoid harm within a brief window of time .
Golden Crown The Golden Crown was a galleon from Calimshan used to transport treasure . In the early 1330s DR , the " Golden Crown " was carrying a cargo of gold and silver ingots , electrum bars , and a valuable quantity of gem s from the Calishite mining colony of Berranzo on the island of Gundarlun in the Trackless Sea . Also on board was the wizard Hoch Miraz of Calimshan . Struck by a storm , the " Golden Crown " sunk off the coast of the island , and lay beneath 70 feet ( 21 meters ) of water . Its precious cargo and Hoch Miraz ' s possessions were still thought to lay there in 1370 DR .
Bagpipes Bagpipes were a type of wind instrument that used a bag filled with the help of a mouthpiece to provide the necessary flow , while the sound came from the attached reed or reeds with different holes to vary the tone . Dwarves held bagpipes in high regard . Mizwid . The Zakhara n version of the bagpipes was called mizwid ( meaning " food pouch " in Midani ) . It was played with a double - reeded flute attached to the wind bag with corresponding two rows of holes where the melody could be played , while it produced an underlying droning tone at the same time .
War sphere The War sphere was a group of spells granted to crusader s . These spells focused on giving advantage in large - scale conflicts , such as those governed by BATTLESYSTEM™ rules , rather than individual or small party confrontations . Spells in normal text were listed in the Tome of Magic 2nd edition . Spells in italics were added to the War Sphere in the sourcebook .
Bloodroot Bloodroot was a plant root that grew only in the Mhair Jungles . Uses . It heightened the taste of blood and was therefore highly addictive to vampires , but not particularly to anyone else . On initial consumption , the user could feel dazed , but in vampires , it had the potential to instigate a rage upon smelling blood . Geography . It was illegal in Waterdeep .
One Stone One Stone was an ancestor mound for the Golden Eagle and Sky Pony tribes in the Moonwood in the Silver Marches . Description . Instead of an altar mound at the center of the cairn rings , there was a single massive boulder 20 ft ( 6 . 1 m ) across and 12 ft ( 3 . 7 m ) high and covered in precisely engraved tracery . Carved steps ascended the south face to the altar top . Rumors and Legends . One legend told of a god who sealed a passageway from the Nine Hells with a single rock thrust into the ground . Some wonder if the evil sealed beneath the stone caused the deaths of the tribes and darker tales said the tribes dwelt under the stone within the portal . History . In the past , Lycanthrope s of Claw Hollow , fulfilled sudden attacks to the Sky Pony Tribe on pilgrimage to this holy place to celebrate their ancestors . Sky Pony barbarians therefore had started attacking strangers on sight .
Qysarus Secretus Qysarus Secretus was one of the twelve " Qysari Rings " made for the the rulers of the Shoon Imperium . It protected the wearer from all forms of magical and psionic detection and scrying . Description . Magic rings made during the sixth age of Calimshan ( 27 – 450 DR ) , were constructed of twisted bands of two different metals and were known as " shoonring s " . What easily distinguished the " Qysari Rings " from ordinary " shoonrings " was that they changed form depending on the nature of the person wearing them . When placed on the finger of a cleric , druid , or other priest , the direction of the metal weave turned at right angles to the circumference of the ring . If donned by warrior s or rogue s , the raised pattern became smooth to the touch but still visible . Wizard s saw no change in the design when it was placed on their finger . Powers . The wearer of this ring became essentially undetectable and unknowable by magical means , such as a " crystal ball " , " ESP " , " know alignment " , " detect evil and good " , " detect lie " , and " detect undead " . It also protected against psionic means of detection or information gathering . History . This ring was made for Shoon VII who ruled from the Year of the Cascade , 309 DR , until the Year of the Shying Eyes , 367 DR and presumably remained in his possession even after he faked his own death and his subsequent achievement of lichdom . Over the next seven hundred years he deteriorated into a demilich and it was believed that he hid most of his magical treasures in caches around the Shoon empire so they would not fall into the claws of Iryklathagra , the blue dragon that collected a tribute from the Shoon Dynasty every century .
Po ' ioa ' nam Po ' ioa ' nam was a shalarin innkeeper in Myth Nantar . History . Po ' ioa ' nam was a rogue warrior who , around 1349 DR , managed to penetrate the Great Barrier with his wife Tu ' ara ' thal after fleeing a group of merrow who had killed all his companions . Qos accepted Po ' ioa ' nam and his wife and permitted them to settle in the city . During the city ' s invasion at the end of the Twelfth Serôs War , Po ' iao ' nam fought against Iakhovas ' s troops . Personality . Po ' ioa ' nam was happy to not fight again and was very proud to his daughter Ka ' ioa ' Tara .
Xonthal ' s Tower Xonthal ' s Tower was a tower in the Western Heartlands that housed the wizard Xonthal after 1361 DR . History . The tower became famous in the Realms for its unusual magical defenses , including the magical hedge maze that surrounded it . In 1365 – 1366 DR , a group of Zhentarim under Hansibal Droun , a shopkeeper of the village near the tower , tried to conquer it for its strategic commercial value . However , Xonthal always defeated them . Just before the Tyranny of Dragons , the Cult of the Dragon managed to acquire the tower . Inhabitants . During the Tyranny , the Cult ' s leaders based at the Tower were the dracolich traditionalists Jorgen Pawl and his lieutenant Iskander .
Hafiz al - Milhab Hafiz al - Milhab was an efreeti overseer on the Elemental Plane of Fire in 1373 DR . History . Hafiz was the overseer of a mine in the Elemental Plane of Fire , where efreet put enslaved azer s to work . In 1373 DR , his mine was attacked by Kaanyr Vhok and his allies , who had forged an agreement with azer leaders . Hafiz was killed by Kaanyr despite his promise of a better agreement . Appendix . Appearances . Novels . The Empyrean Odyssey :
Dunkin Tallmast Dunkin Tallmast was an emissary of Tarnheel Embuirhan , the tyrant of Mintarn . History . When the " Sea Sprite " of Captain Deudermont arrived in Mintarn in search of information about the mythical isle of Caerwich , Dunkin ' s master Tarnheel was intrigued because he knew that on board was Drizzt Do ' Urden . Drizzt was considered by many to be the best swordsman in the Realms and Tarnheel also wanted this title . He thought this was the perfect occasion to decide the matter . Tarnheel sent Dunkin to Captain Deudermont and he convinced Drizzt to accept the fight .
Iliph Thraun Illiph Thraun was a lichnee and a lich lord of the Zhentarim involved in the hunt for Shandril Shessair . History . Illiph Thraun was a Zhentarim wizard and wielder of the power of " spellfire " . He tried to become a lich to prolong his life but , thanks to his unique condition , the process went awry and Illiph only became a lichnee , a weak form of lich . The wizard Sarhthor tried to use him to subdue Shandril Shessair but she destroyed Illiph Thraun with her " spellfire " .
Huntcrown Huntcrown was a noble house of Cormyr whose seat was in Suzail . The Huntcrowns were enobled during reign of King Duar in 429 DR . During the Abraxus affair , the family was apparently among those that favored a ruling council for Cormyr rather than any regency or rule by a female . The family had diverse holdings all over Cormyr and thus often was the best informed of the nation ' s goings - on . The family was known for spreading gossip and rumors and were at the center of the greatest number of scandals of any noble family . The family ' s greatest adversary was once the Cormaeril family , whose members jealously guarded their privacy . However , after the Cormaerils were exiled after the Abraxus affair , the Huntcrowns developed a rivalry with House Emmarask , House Illance and House Marliir .
Star Worm The Star Worm , also known as H ' Calos , is a unique creature that fell to Maztica in the city of Ixtzul in approximately 350 DR . The creature was originally encased in a metorite and was believed to be associated with the planet H ' Catha . Although the residents of Ixtzul claimed the Star Worm was their protector in order to intimidate other cities , in reality the worm was placed into a magical slumber to prevent it from devouring the city and the rest of Payit . The last ruler of Ixtzul created a race of intelligent giant ants , the Bacar , to maintain the magical wards binding the Star Worm . Combat . The Star Worm is an excellent burrower and prefers to attack from beneath opponents and then swallow them whole . The sight of the Star Worm bursting through the ground will often cause opponents to flee in fear . Although the Star Worm has no spellcasting ability and lacks a dragon ' s special attacks , it ' s comparable in toughness to an adult dragon . Ecology . Although the Star Worm is slightly more intelligent than a typical animal it thinks about very little other than eating . Appearance . The Star Worm looks similar to a giant centipede with a black chitin shell . It has forelimbs similar to a mantis ' limbs .
Gate of Heaven The Gate of Heaven was the central province and heart of the Yikarian Empire in the Land of the Yak - Men in 1367 DR . Geography . The Gate of Heaven sat high atop the southern arm of the mighty World Pillar Mountains in northeast Zakhara . Description . This province was physically smaller compared to the other seven provinces of the Empire , but it ' s population was much larger because of the capital city of Nathong . It towered above the surrounding plateau of the Enlightened Ring . Despite the extreme altitude , the Gate of Heaven experienced bearable temperatures and a surprisingly long growth season for local flora . Most yikarian s believed this was in direct correlation to the power of the Faceless God . Inhabitants . The Gate of Heaven was the home of the Emperor of the Lotus Throne and his Lotus Court , who all resided in the capital . Defenses . The single mountain pass leading into the Gate of Heaven was guarded by 900 elite Faceless Guards .
Fury The Fury was a plague caused by the demon Scour . Victims were infected through the bite of an infected creature and developed oozing sores and strange crimson cystaline growths . Those infected became increasingly aggressive and , if they didn ' t die in a fight , eventually lost their minds . When victims died , a swarm of mutated vermin often emerged from the victim ' s body . In 1480 DR the plague reached epidemic stage in Luskan although the paladin Kalen Dren and compatriots destroyed Scour , ending the plague .
Gauth Grottoes The Gauth Grottoes formed an area of the Underdark distinct from its main regions . The grottoes were located 30 miles south and 7 miles down from Darkhold . They were close to the Northdark , the Buried Realms and the Darklands but had no direct connections to any of these areas .
Watcher The Watcher , or He Who Watches and Waits , was a yikarian inhabiting the body of Makin al - Mutrattab in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Personality . The Watcher was extremely patient and cautious , making him the perfect fit for a spy within the Court of Enlightenment . Activities . The Watcher possessed Makin ' s body after he was subdued and kidnapped by a pair of earthservant s working for the Unspeakable . The Watcher gained access to all of Makin ' s memories , and used his position as the Grand Caliph ' s favorite cousin to learn vital information about the royal family . The Watcher reported everything he learned by communicating " telepathically " with the Unspeakable .
Chess ( game ) Chess was a board game and " one of the four universal games " of Faerûn along with draughts , dice , and Talis . Description . In Faerûn , chess was played on a checkered board with six types of pieces : pawns , rooks , knights - errant , priests , queens , and kings . Sets . While the more common chess sets were made of carved and dyed wood , finer sets were often made of more exotic materials . These included ebony and ivory for the pieces and marble for the board . Chess sets often used well - known figures , such as or , for the king pieces . For example , in addition to traditional sets , a selection of specialty sets were available from Aurora ' s Emporium : Chess Piece Gallery . The following are sample chess pieces from a variety of sets : Regional Variations . In Calimshan , a piece must be moved once it has been touched , but that rule was not used in Cormyr . In Cormyr , a player needed to announce their move out loud . Reputation . Chess was the most challenging of four " universal " games . Nobles often played chess as a diversion in the winter months when not at war . The goddess Red Knight used a red knight - errant piece as her holy symbol .
Chaks Chaks was the Cloakmaster of Zazesspur for the Shadow Thieves around 1370 DR . History . Chaks was originally a slave in Calimshan until he escaped when a teenager . He made a career as a bounty hunter , but never hunted escaped slaves . He was considered by the Shade of the Sword sect for a position as guildmaster of the bounty hunters guild , but the need to fill the empty position of Cloakmaster of Zazesspur prevailed . Thus he was given the position in reward for an old service performed for the Shade . Activities . In public , he ran a small school for fighter s in Karlaggar , the mercenaries ' quarter of Zazesspur . Sometimes students of the Assassins ' School of Stealth were sent to his school . Chaks was not afraid to hunt down and kill another Cloakmaster who interfered with his work , but only after sending a note of protest to his superior in the Shadow Council .
Biff the Understudy Biff the Understudy was a human male fighter and an actor in Raelis Shai ' s theater performance at the Five Flagons Inn in Athkatla in 1369 DR . He served as an understudy for Haer ' Dalis , who was absent . Biff messed up his lines , prompting booing and causing the play to be abandoned . Appendix . Background . " Biff the Understudy " is a meta - character in the " Baldur ' s Gate " computer game . Many conversations in " Baldur ' s Gate " require a certain NPC , and in case such an NPC has been accidentally killed or otherwise not present , the game summons up Biff the Understudy to say the required lines . Biff can actually join the party in some instances , though his statistics leave something to be desired . He also has a brief cameo as a minor character in " " , as a genuine understudy in Athkatla . However , he is not necessarily present as a meta - character in " Baldur ' s Gate II " owing to a new feature , in which characters who need to flee or speak lines before dying are in fact impossible to bring below 1 hitpoint . Some other plot - essential characters will also , upon becoming hostile or being killed , simply cause an invulnerable enemy to appear who will instantly slay the protagonist and all party members to prevent the game from proceeding in an unwinnable state .