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Black Altar The Black Altar was the temple complex devoted to the god Bane in the ruined city of Zhentil Keep . History . In 1263 DR , Fzoul Chembryl broke with the Black Lord ' s Altar , the orthodox banite church run by the High Imperceptor of Bane in Mulmaster and declared the Black Altar the new centre of the Black Lord ' s church . With this power shift , Fzoul brought a large portion of Zhentil Keep ' s priests of Bane into the ranks of the Zhentarim . Fzoul remained highpriest of the Black Altar for much of his life . In 1357 DR , warrior - priests of the High Imperceptor briefly took control of the Black Altar , but Fzoul routed the orthodox banites . During the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR , the Black Altar was destroyed when the avatar of the god Bane fell to the Realms directly on top of the temple . Bane ordered the temple to be rebuilt . On the final night of Marpenoth , 1361 DR , the Black Altar was again devastated by a huge column of flame that fell from a low hanging cloud . This was the signal that the Banedeath was to commence . Again , it was rebuilt , though as a temple to Cyric . From 1361 DR to 1368 DR , the Black Altar was a temple to Cyric , but in 1368 DR , the Black Altar finally obliterated by a blast of powerful divine fire sent from the god Mask . On a nine - day ritual in Mirtul , 1370 DR , Fzoul Chembryl consecrated the ruins of the Black Altar to Iyachtu Xvim and summoned the Tyrantfog . With the return of Bane in 1372 DR , the Black Altar was still not rebuilt . Structure . Several of the many - paned windows were inset with rubies . The buildings of the complex were linked by railless spans of stone bridges , twenty man - heights above the ground . Interior . At the center of the Black Altar was a room known as the " Inner Chamber of Solitude " The door to the chamber was heavy oak and bronze and it was said within the chamber one would be close to Bane . The floor of the chamber was highly polished marble and in the center of the chamber was a massive , giant black throne . Defenses . The Black Altar had numerous traps and guardian creatures protecting the temple .
Hiwa Itzusune Hiwa Itzusune was the admiral of Kozakura ' s Imperial Navy in 1357 DR . History . Itzusune was a member of the Niwa clan of Miyama Province . He married into the Takegai court nobility and was appointed as an admiral for his political connections . Despite this , Itzusune had some skills in seafaring and fleet tactics .
Jalanvaloss Jalanvaloss was a steel dragon in Waterdeep in 1372 DR . Personality . Jalanvaloss was a vigilant observer of even the smallest details and this helped her in the many intrigues and deception she was a part of . Jalanvaloss was a consummate actress ; she liked to scheme and manipulate others . Thanks to her age , Jalanvaloss could recall most of the genealogies of Waterdeep ' s families , as well as the histories , relationships , and alliances of all families , cabals , and other groups .
Daidoji Tadako Daidoji Tadako was a samurai that run a posthouse in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . in a post house very near to Tamanokuni he led three bushi . in truth Daidoji , a old man , was put there as reward for his hard years to live quietly . Tadako know all kind of stories and legends of Miyama Relationship . Sometimes Tadako was visited by his son Daidoji Kiyomoto .
Maya Do ' Urden Maya Do ' Urden was the youngest daughter of Malice Do ' Urden and a priestess of Lolth in House Do ' Urden of Menzoberranzan . Description . Maya was slender but strong , stronger than her brother Drizzt . History . Maya was the youngest of the three daughters of Malice Do ' Urden . In 1297 DR , when House Do ' Urden attacked House DeVir , Maya was connected to her brother Nalfein Do ' Urden and felt the moment he died . She notified her family , thus saving newborn Drizzt Do ' Urden , who was about to be sacrificed due to his status as the third living son . However , with Nalfein ' s death , Drizzt was spared , as he was then the second living son . Maya was involved in Drizzt ' s first test to teach him the way of the drow : Maya brought her " champion , " Byuchyuch ( a goblin transformed into a drow warrior ] ] , to challenge Drizzt . Drizzt defeated Byuchyuch easily , but was forced to kill him . Maya then attacked him with her mace ; he struck her back and was severely punished because males were not allowed to ever strike females . Possessions . Maya wielded a mace and shield . Relationships . Maya ' s mother was Malice Do ' Urden and her father was Rizzen Do ' Urden , the house patron .
Shadow walk Shadow walk was an illusion spell that helped people traveling long distances . Description . The spell enabled one to travel to the border between the Material Plane and the Plane of Shadow , and then physically wander along this zone to the desired destination , taking advantage of an effect that caused one to move much faster here than on the material plane . A destination could also be on another plane . The caster could be accompanied by others , but they were under no compulsion to follow the caster around . They could strike out on their own , but the caster could also abandon them to become potentially lost . Interestingly , the spell didn ' t make usage of teleportation and thus was a safe way for long - range travel in the Underdark . Components . " Shadow walk " used verbal and somatic components only . Common Users . The sorcerer s of the Jaezred Chaulssin made frequent use of this spell .
The Faceless God The Forgotten God or the Faceless God was the mysterious savage deity that watched over the empire of the evil yak - men in the World Pillar Mountains in Zakhara ' s northeast . Its name was known by his followers only . It was called " the Forgotten God " or " the Faceless God " by outsiders , because it appeared like a giant yak - man in flowing robes , but without a face . Some believed that the yak - men were the offspring of the Faceless God . It was also believed that the deity thrived in general upon the success of the yikaria in building an empire that stretched out its feelers into the rest of Zakhara , and in particular upon gruesome sacrifices brought to him by his people . The god was also known to personally appoint the rulers of the provinces of the Yikarian Empire , and its Lotus Emperor .
Kriv Kriv was one of the few dragonborn wizard s of Tymanther . Description . Kriv had yellow eyes and bronze scales flecked with black . History . In 1479 DR , Kriv was one of the wizards Vanquisher Tarhun sought to study the dragonspawn - controlling orb s created by Nala . Under Kriv ' s leadership , the thymari mages were able to devise a counterspell to disable the orbs , giving an edge to Tymanther military forces .
River Tath The River Tath was one of the three great rivers of Chult . The river was in the western region of the jungle and flowed from the Swamp of Sorrows into the Trackless Sea between the Kobold Mountains and the Mistcliffs . The aldani lived in this river , as in the other large rivers of Chult .
Stag King The Stag King was a dark fey lord who ruled part of Ashenwood forest in Rashemen . The Stag King was thousands of years old . Many centuries ago he agreed to aid a tribe of elves in exchange for the right to mate with three elven maidens . Over the generations , the Stag King ' s blood overpowered his descendent ' s elven blood and they began to resemble him . Years after he fathered his children , the Stag King returned and declared himself king of his mixed blood offspring . In 1479 DR , Zyl , one of the Stag King ' s servants , led the mercenary captain Aoth Fezim to his stronghold . Aoth was able to convince the Stag King to join with the Rashemi berserkers to attack the Durthan stronghold of the Fortress of the Half - Demon . During the battle , the Stag King held his warriors back and let the berserkers lead the assault although once his fey entered the battle , they were quite effective . The Durthans and their allies were driven into the tunnels below the fortress and the Stag King and allies were forced to enter the catacombs to finish off the Durthans . During a fight in the catacombs , the Stag King was tricked into separating himself from his warriors and was killed by Durthan vampire s . Description . The Stag King was huge with a large rack of antlers on his head . Although some of his facial features resemble those of a deer , he is more human looking than most of his offspring . Rumors and legends . Sometimes on Higharvestide the Stag King reputedly appears floating above the flames of bonfires . Here , he has been described as a large human figure , towering over those nearby , with the skull of an ancient stag for a head , with hollow eyes and a full rack of antlers . It is said that those who see the Stag King on this night are destined to have some kind of adventure in the coming year .
Wo - ha Ui - jung The Wo - ha Ui - jung were ten magical chalices of Koryo in ancient times . Description . Forged with arcane magic , each of the Wo - ha Ui - jung was carved to resemble a different beast . Each had a very different means of activation , needing to be filled with something , drunk from , or used as a lamp . Each had different powers , some great , some small , and some had unusual side - effects on their users . History . The Wo - ha Ui - jung were created by the Han people some time before the 7th century before Dalereckoning . The powers of the Wo - ha Ui - jung had all at one stage influenced the history of Koryo in some way . For example , the hero Niofu Sangto used the " sitting dog " to defeat the Kozakura n navy in the Battle of Wui Eyong and the shukenja Pitalla used the " leaping fish " to end the ivory plague in Mo ' ki . In time , however , all became lost . King Wanang Sun once led an expedition to recover three of them , and another was gifted to him by the grateful folk of Saishu . Around 1357 DR , he possessed the " sitting bull " , " sitting monkey " , " squatting toad " , and " standing deer " . Legend . According to legend , one who collected the Wo - ha Ui - jung all together once more would become the first emperor of the whole world .
Veris Veris was a Cyric - worshiping pirate on the Moonsea in 1367 DR . Description . Veris was a one - eyed , bald , and scarred man . Personality . Veris was a cruel man ; he enjoyed playing deadly jokes on his victims . His favorite joke was to take all crew and passengers from a captured vessel while his men looted it , before allowing them to board again and leave . However , once they were back on board , Veris ordered his men to shoot the ship with flaming arrows and then pick the people off as they escaped the burning ship . Needless to say , they were skilled archers . History . Veris was a devotee of Cyric who remained loyal to Zhentil Keep . At some point , he went into piracy and became quite notorious for his actions . His ship was the " Purple Star " .
Dragonbane Dragonbane was an abjuration spell that warded an area against intrusion by dragon s . Effects . Any dragon that failed to resist " dragonbane " was physically unable to enter the protected area for the duration of the spell . Spellcasting , breath weapons , or hurled objects were not prevented from crossing the barrier . The area of effect was a cube whose sides were the caster ' s level times 5 ft ( 1 . 5 m ) . Any dragons already within the area when the spell was cast were not affected by this spell unless they left the area and attempted to reenter . The duration of " dragonbane " was only a few minutes but could be extended greatly by use of a " focus " spell . Components . In addition to verbal and somatic components , this spell required the priest ' s holy symbol and a scale from a dragon .
Therin Therin was the strongman of Pinch ' s thieves guild . Personality . Therin was ambitious and had tried unsuccessfully to become the boss of the gang instead of Pinch . Pinch would easily sacrifice him if the situation required . History . Therin was a Gur in Elturel . He was working as a " stooge for a fortune - teller " when Pinch recruited him . He suffered many scars from a hangman before the gang saved him . Therin was one of the thieves that followed his boss back to Ankhapur to regain his body . By 1370 DR , Therin had established his own thieves ' guild , the Bloody Scarves , within the city .
Urduthar Urduthar was a shadowslain cleric of Shar involved in the Zhent invasion of Shadowdale in the Year of Risen Elfkin , 1375 DR . History . Urduthar was a cleric of Shar that chose to become undead to rise in rank within the Church of Shar ; and so he become the second - in - command of Esvele Greycastle . He was in the lair of the ally lich Alokkair in 1375 DR , performing shadow rituals to destroy the Weave in the Shadowdale area .
Daughter of the Drow Daughter of the Drow is the first book in the Starlight & Shadows trilogy by Elaine Cunningham . Summary . Liriel Baenre is the prized daughter of Gromph Baenre and therefore a princess of House Baenre in Menzoberranzan . Although Gromph has been able to train her in wizardry and keep her away from the wiles of the priestesses , Matron Mother Triel Baenre insists that she enter the clerical academy of Arach - Tinilith to become a priestess of Lolth . There her practical jokes gain her the enmity of Shakti Hunzrin . Her desire to visit the surface prompts her to study portal magic with her tutor , Kharza - kzad Xorlarrin , and she is able to transport her self to the High Forest , where she meets several followers of Eilistraee . Meanwhile , Fyodor seeks the Windwalker amulet on a quest he received due to his inability to control his berserker rages . The amulet , which had formerly been held in a tower in Rashemen , has been stolen by a wizard ( later revealed to be Merdrith ) and then stolen again by a band of drow mercenaries of the Dragon ' s Hoard . Fyodor follows them through a portal to the Underdark near Menzoberranzan . Liriel learns of the Windwalker through surface books obtained by Nisstyre , leader of the Dragon ' s Hoard , and during one of her jaunts out of the city she finds the amulet on the body of a dead drow killed by deep bats . She plans to use the Windwalker to store her drow magic and allow her to travel to the surface . However , the priestesses of Menzoberranzan catch wind of her plan and plot her demise . Shakti allies with Nisstyre in this attempt . Liriel escapes to the surface , joining with Fyodor as she flees her pursuers . They travel to Skullport , entering Waterdeep with the help of Danilo Thann . Once at the Promenade of the Dark Maiden near Skullport , Liriel and Fyodor join forces with the chosen of Eilistraee and with the deep dragon Zz ' Pzora to assault and defeat the Dragon ' s Hoard headquarters . However , although they have temporarily waylaid their pursuers , Liriel and Fyodor still have far to travel to master the magic of the Windwalker to aid both of them in their goals .
Halbdol Halbdol was a special paste used in the Cold Lands , specifically in Narfell . Description . " Halbdol " was a thick black paste that gave off a flowery smell with a hint of mint . Uses . This paste was spread over the eyelids and around the nose and mouth , making it easier to breathe in the harsh cold climate . It could even keep eyes from freezing .
Cobble Cobble was a dwarven cleric in Mithral Hall . Description . He was a squat and round dwarf with a short yellow beard . Personality . The dwarven cleric was said to be strong in magic and have deep insight into the world . History . In 1357 DR , Bruenor Battlehammer gave him the title Holy Cleric of the Hall . Death . In 1357 DR , the Companions of the Hall delved deep into Mithral Hall searching for Drizzt Do ' Urden after Bruenor discovered Artemis Entreri was masquerading as Regis . While hunting for Drizzt , Cobble saw metal shavings on the floor and realized a spell trap . He shouted for the others to fall back but was crushed to death beneath a wall of solid iron cast by Vierna Do ' Urden .
Necromantic sphere The Necromantic sphere was a group of spells granted to cleric s and , to a lesser degree , monk s and crusader s . These powerful spells could restore life force , limbs , or even forgotten experiences . Wielded by an evil priest , they were extremely deadly . Spells in normal text were listed in the Tome of Magic 2nd edition . Spells in italics were added to the Necromantic Sphere in the sourcebook .
Glorlo Glorlo was the cleric of the dwarven Orothiar Clan in the Barony of Bloodstone in 1357 DR . Activities . Instead of speak Glorlo chanted and for him a - week - ago ' s events were like legends of ancient times . History . In 1357 DR Glorlo and his tribe met Gareth Dragonsbane ' s party .
Arcane gate Arcane gate was an arcane conjuration spell that created a portal between two points . Effects . The caster picked two spots that they could see , the first within 10 feet ( 3 meters ) and the other within 500 feet ( 152 meters ) , and a portal would be created between the two . The portal was 10 feet in diameter and could only be seen and accessed one one side . The portal showed showed glowing mist on its surface . The portal could not be cast on a creature and the portal could also be turned on and off at the will of the caster .
Niwa Hirotada Niwa Hirotada was the samurai leader of the Niwa clan and shugo - daimyo of Miyama Province in Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . Hirotada was always a supporter of Takenaka Okawa and after the Hojo War he was nominated shugo - daimyo of Miyama by the shikken . In 1357 DR , he was in a difficult situation because he was personally loyal to Okawa but his wife was daughter of Takenaka Sugawara and Hirotada tried to remain neutral in the brothers ' conflict . He was developing a strong power base in the province . Personality . Hirotada was a straightforward and honest individual , known to seldom reveal any unnecessary details in conversation . He was also very cunning and intelligent . Above all , he was truly patient , always waiting for the right time to do things . He believed that the conflict between court and bakufu would end with a disaster and that that day he would be ready to be the absolute ruler of Miyama .
Darrin Drader Darrin Drader is a novelist and game designer who co - authored several Forgotten Realms and core D & D sourcebooks . He was employed as a writer at 38 Studios , a computer gaming company owned by Curt Shilling and R . A . Salvatore until its financial collapse .
Divination The divination school of magic contains spells that enable the caster to learn secrets long forgotten , interpret dreams , predict the future , to find hidden things or foil deceptive spells . Among them are included detect magic and scry . A wizard who specializes in divination is known as a diviner . Divination is often considered the " weakest " of the schools ; specialist diviners need only forsake one other school , other than the normal two , and no other specialist can use Divination as one of their forsaken schools . In 2nd edition D & D the divination school was divided into major / minor schools called greater / lesser divination . Lesser divination spells were available to all wizards regardless of specialization .
Kaeledhin Kaeledhin was the recipient of one of Ithraides ' s " telkiira " . It was taken by Sarya Dlardrageth who , over five thousand years later , concealed it on the body of Philaerin after he was killed , and was subsequently taken up by Araevin Teshurr .
Keldith Oericel Keldith Oericel was one of the captains of Leuthilspar ' s infantry who had joined Seiveril Miritar ' s crusade . In 1374 DR , he replaced the dead Celeilol Fireheart as leader of the Leuthilspar contingent and was one of the captains summoned by Seiveril to plan the Cormanthor War .
Loretaker Creed The Loretaker Creed was not one of the major illithid Creed s in the Realms . They advocated a long - term strategy of gathering all forms of information and slowly depleting information held by other races . They did not care about how useful the information was . This strengthened their community while weakening rival communities . Bases . The Loretakers were unique to the illithid metropolis of Oryndoll . In Oryndoll , the Loretakers had many places throughout lower Oryndoll named Scriptoriums . History . They were formed in the chaos that erupted in Oryndoll as a result of the duergar uprisings around - 4000 DR . Oryndoll followed the Loretakers strategy to force other races into barbarism for thousands of years after these events . By 1370 DR , they were the second - most powerful Creed in the city , following only the Venerator Creed . The city was nearly united under these two Creeds . They even held influence over their own branch of the military , the Minders . By this year they had also renewed their assaults on surface lorehouses .
Urn of the Blue Vishap The Urn of the Blue Vishap was a unique Zakhara n magical item commanding a powerful creature . Description . This item was aptly named , being an urn richly adorned in gold and blue with themes from the sea with a vishap ' s head decorating its lid . It could change in height from one to four feet . Powers . The " Urn " held the blue dragon Saluuknir in bounds . The holder of the urn could ask the mighty dragon to perform three tasks . Saluuknir was not only forced to fulfil these wishes , but also prevented from attacking the possessor of the urn or anyone else , except in defense of himself or his prison . The " Urn of the Blue Vishap " also granted its prisoner some magic abilities beyond its great natural powers . History . The " Urn " was originally created as a " genie prison " by accomplished sha ' ir Shalik ibn Shakuffar , who used it to trap the evil marid Merifa of the Pearl Lagoons . The item was then sent outside of Zakhara , where Merifa managed to escape its power by tricking Saluuknir into exchange places . The blue dragon had been seeking for ways to escape the urn and take revenge on the marid ever since . Four centuries after it left the Land of Fate , the " Urn of the Blue Vishap " was acquired by a corsair and brought back to Zakhara . Rumour had it , that in 1367 DR it was in the possession of the master of Assassin Mountain .
Aingst The Aingst were a tribe of Nar found in western Narfell . Activities . Generally speaking , the Aingst did not mind dealing with others , particularly farmers from Damara , so long as they did not tread within the borders of Narfell . Base of Operations . The Aingst made their home in and around the Giantspire Mountains between the border of Narfell and Damara .
El Kahmir The Kahmirs were one of four major crime families operating in Calimshan in 1370 DR . Until the Darkstalker Wars in 1359 DR , they were the most powerful of all Calishite underworld groups since the Seventh Age of Calimshan . See also . The four major crime families of Calimshan in 1370 DR :
Feringal Auck Feringal Auck was the lord of Auckney . Description . Feringal was not considered a very effective leader , although considering Auckney ' s status that was not such a terrible thing . Due to his status in court , he was quite lonely ; after setting his eyes on Meralda Ganderlay , he spent much effort courting her and trying to be as romantic as possible . History . Feringal became lord of Auckney after the death of his parents ( his father was Tristan Auck , lord of Auckney ) when he was only 14 years old . He fell in love with Meralda and arranged to marry her around 1369 DR . Relationships . Feringal ' s older sister , Priscilla Auck , advised Feringal ( whom she called " Feri " ) on matters of society . She heavily influenced Feringal in his rule of Auckney , since she considered the fiefdom to be properly hers . She was originally against Feringal ' s marriage to Meralda , in part because Meralda was a commoner and in part because of Priscilla ' s naturally controlling nature . Feringal relied on the advice of his steward , Temigast , who helped to raise him after his father ' s death .