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Vigdas Miller Vigdas Miller was a widow miller living near Hillsfar . History . Vigdas lived with her husband , a miller , until he died two years before the Rage . During the Rage of Demons , she saw Red Plumes in the Tinfellow Farm one night the day after the halfling family had disappeared . Relationship . Vigdas was friends with her neighbors the Tinfellow family .
Takenaka Sugawara Takenaka Sugawara was the hero of the Hojo War of Kozakura in 1357 DR . History . Sugawara led the Takenaka clan armies to victory in the Hojo War but after the end of the war in 1349 DR , he was unable to ascend to the position of shikken because of his lack of blood ties to the shogun , a trait possessed instead by his half - brother , Takenaka Okawa . Sugawara retired to his estate in the Iwari province , plotting a way to undermine Okawa and claim his position of ruler . Until then , he waited , recruiting allies . Personality . Sugawara was slow to anger and never fought without a good reason , but when he had to act , he was swift and decisive . Sugawara was a great military leader , very popular among his subordinates .
Hajama Hajama was the Zakhara n god of bravery . He was one of the eight Great Gods of the Land of Fate and encouraged his followers to never shy away from any opposition — be it in battle or other circumstances . His followers believed that it is better to try and fail than not to try at all , as even living through a defeat strengthens the spirit . Hajama ' s symbol was a featureless disc or none at all . In tales the god was described as a stocky man with a long , deeply black beard , who wore either a jellaba or lamellar armor the color of midnight . Like other Zakharan gods , he was above such concerns as alignment , as , it was said , " Bravery can be found in the most noble faris and the most black - hearted assassin , and who is Hajama to turn his ear from either of them ? " Hajama ' s faith was especially strong in regions bordering dangerous areas like deserts and mountains . It was on friendly terms with the faith of Najm . In the Cities of the Pantheon , Brave Hajama was said to be the son of Kor and Najm ' s twin . Appendix . Further Reading . Related information can be found here :
Liam Sunmist Liam Sunmist was a cleric of Lathander in Daggerford around 1370 DR . Activities . Liam managed the biggest religious center of the duchy , the Moonglow Tower , and was directly supported by the duke . Liam was the only priest in the duchy capable of casting a " raise dead " spell . He wanted no money for that service , but elite citizens such as the duke and his family received a higher priority .
Cloud of daggers Cloud of daggers was a simple spell learned by some wizard s . Upon casting the wizards " cloud of daggers " conjured a cloud of small , flying daggers of force within an area of roughly five feet in diameter , within fifty feet of the caster . These daggers cut to shreds anything in their path , though they were weak enough that more powerful foes may be lightly harmed . The cloud remained in place for only a short while , a brief moment at best , but since the wizard could cast it at - will it could be reformed at any time . If a wizard grew to exceptional power , the dangerous of wading into a " cloud of daggers " become twice fold . The post sundering version of the spell was much the same except if used as a higher spell level it would have been even more powerful . This version also was not restricted too the wizard and could be cast at a range of 90 feet . Components . Verbal and somatic components and a silver of glass .
Shiau Chen Shaiu Chen was the proprietor of the Lily Pad Inn in the Xiousing district of Marsember . Chen ran the inn with the help of his Cormyr ean wife Cornelia and his children . He was once a member of the xenophobic society known as The Chuen but was kicked out when he took a non - Shou wife .
Tu ' ara ' thal Tu ' ara ' thal was a shalarin cleric of Oghma in Myth Nantar . History . Born into the shalarin ' s Seeker Caste , Tu ' ara ' thal followed the call of Oghma and joined the Faiths Caste . Around 1349 DR , Tu ' ara ' thal , with the unborn Ka ' ioa ' Tara still inside her , led her husband Po ' ioa ' nam to penetrate the Great Barrier after fleeing a group of merrow that had killed all his companions . Qos accepted Po ' ioa ' nam and his wife and permitted them to settle in the city .
House of Moonlight The House of Moonlight was a temple to Selûne the Moonmaiden found in the city of Tantras in the Vast . Location . The House of Moonlight lay on the far east side of the city . History . During the Time of Troubles in the Year of Shadows , 1358 DR , the deity Torm resided at his temple in Tantras . Torm ' s zealous priests began persecuting followers of other faiths in the city as " unbelievers " . Nevertheless , the House of Moonlight remained active through to 1367 DR and past 1370 DR . Activities . Around 1358 DR , the temple provided healing to all who required it , even those who did not worship the goddess . However , they would not accede to repeated requests . Inhabitants . In 1358 DR , the temple was led by High Priest Pellar Thalangrim , with nine priests and sixteen lay - followers .
Wyrran Alastrarra Wyrran Alastrarra was the mate of Countess Sarya Dlardrageth in the Year of the Tankard , 1370 DR . Relationships . Wyrran was the most recent mate of Sarya . History . Wyrran hailed from Evermeet but was exiled for trafficking with fiend s a century before . He went to Luskan and joined the Arcane Brotherhood . Wyrran was then captured by the daemonfey together with some members of the Company of the Jaded Heart . Interesting in the breeding experiments conducted by Sarya Dlardrageth , Wyrran plotted to be formally adopted into House Dlardrageth and become Sarya ' s consort .
Avan Vatsisen Avan Vatsisen is a Thay an wizard who was originally based in Eltabbar . He was sent by his Red Wizard master to Scornubel to oversee the transportation of rare spell components , available only in the Western Heartlands , back to Thay . He is accompanied by two flesh golem s . Appearance . Avan has shunned the traditional appearance of the Red Wizards and has dark hair and a full beard , although he still wears scarlet robes . He has five scars on his chest , inflicted by the claw of Arahnar . His skin is sallow . Equipment . Avan always carries a ring of fire resistance , a ring of regeneration , a wand of lightning and a wand of magic missiles . He also wields a magical + 2 dagger . Arahnar . While on a trip to Baldur ' s Gate , Avan met Arahnar on the roadside , and used his magic to entice her to fall for him . They made their way off the road and into a grove of trees , where Arahnar transformed into her semi - human form and attacked him , giving him five large scars on his chest . She would have killed him if his bodyguards had not been close by . Since that event , Avan has been obsessed with Arahnar to the point of following her whereabouts with a crystal ball and working on a spell which will make her fall in love with him . Unique magic . Avan has developed " charm lycanthrope " , " detect lycanthrope " and " protection from lycanthropy " in his bid to win Arahnar ' s favour .
Niwa Onshi Niwa Onshi was a samurai member of the Niwa clan and shugodai of Kuda in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . Onshi lived in Kuda where he had his office . He led three hundred samurai and one thousand bushi . Often , however , Onshi was busy at Tamanokuni or at the bakufu capital . Relationship . Onshi was a cousin of Niwa Hirotada . He was also head of the Niwa no Kuda branch of Niwa .
Oraxes Oraxes was a human wizard from Luthcheq . History . In his youth , he was forced to live in the arcane ghetto with other magic - users . He supported himself using his art to commit petty crimes . When Chessenta went to war with Threskel in 1479 DR , Oraxes fought alongside the Brotherhood of the Griffon . While fighting for the Brotherhood , he fell in love with a young necromancer named Meralaine . Oraxes later joined the Brotherhood and was assigned to remain in Threskel , supposedly hunting for resisters loyal to Alasklerbanbastos while Aoth Fezim was in Akanûl . When wyrmkeepers from the Church of Tiamat showed up at the Brotherhood ' s encampment , he used an illusion to make them believe he was Aoth . The wyrmkeepers saw through the disguise and captured both Oraxes and Meralaine . They managed to escape , killing several wyrmkeepers in the process . Personality . Oraxes was rebellious and quick to anger .
Elephant drum The elephant drum was a large instrument that originated in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . Elephant drums resembled " darbukkah s " but measured up to 6 feet in height . These large drums were mounted on either side of an elephant , hence their name . A rider would strike the drums with large mallets to produce a deep tone . History . The elephant drums were most famous because of their use during parades by the Mad Caliph of Afyal .
Tzindylspar Tzindylspar , the City of Rubies , was founded in - 1715 DR by dwarves of Delzoun and human s of Netheril . Geography . The mountain that marked the location of the city was unremarkable , one of many in the western Nether Mountains northeast of Silverymoon . Inhabitants . Halfling s also dwelt here . History . A rich corundum vein gave the city its name and brief prestige . A portal was created connecting Tzindylspar with Calimshan , and a thriving trade in rubies commenced , lasting until the fall of the Cajaan dynasty in - 1428 DR . Ynamalik Nadim came through the portal with an army of monsters and conquered Tzindylspar in - 1427 DR . Between - 665 DR and 620 DR , three powerful earthquakes collapsed the tunnels leading to the surface , opened passages into the Fardrimm , and killed various forces occupying the city .
Boareskyr Bridge Boareskyr Bridge was the crossing over the Winding Water connecting Soubar , Triel , and Scornubel to Waterdeep and the Trade Way . History . The bridge was built by the traveler Boareskyr . During the Time of Troubles in 1358 DR , the gods Cyric and Bhaal fought a battle on the bridge . The resulting destruction of Bhaal poisoned the water in the vicinity of the bridge and further downstream . Because of this , an oft - heard curse was " Go drink from the west side of the bridge ! " Structure . The bridge was made of black granite and had a statue of Cyric at one end and another of Bhaal at the other end . A semi - permanent trading community sprang up around the bridge . By 1481 DR , it was composed of numerous white tents , corrals , blacksmiths , and bustling marketplace . Because it was only a waystation , goods were not cheap there . Government . There was no formal government at the Boareskyr Bridge , but two adventurer s named Barim Stagwinter and Theskul Mirroreye walled off a tent community in order to make a proper town . By 1479 DR , the paladin s of Elturgard had built a keep to defend the bridge from invaders . The semi - permanent residents of Boareskyr Bridge had their own informal system of justice , with some crimes punishable by hanging . Inhabitants . Around 1479 DR , the bridge was patrolled by Elturgard paladins after a caravan disappearance , but that did not stop the Najara n slave trade from crossing it . Stuffantle " Stuffings " Tinderkeg was greasy one - eyed dwarf who dwelt at the bridge . He was a character well known locally for his underhanded dealings . He was killed in 1481 DR when he attempted to ambush Regis . The southerner Adi Abba Adidas was a merchant based in Boareskyr Bridge who sold fine goods , including scrimshaw ( which he marketed as ivory ) . He and Regis made an agreement for Regis to sell future carvings to Adidas at 65 % profit . The Grinning Ponies occasionally stayed in the vicinity of the bridge .
Shrieker A shrieker was a variant of the violet fungus known for the strange and loud noises it emitted to attract prey . Description . Shriekers were human - sized mushrooms . They were similar in appearance to violet fungi , but they lacked the ability to move and did not have tentacles with which to poison prey . They could produce a loud , piercing , screaming sound that tended to attract curious creature ( or adventurers ) to the area . They were immune to the poison of violet fungi . Habitat . Shriekers thrived in dark underground environments . Besides being found in large numbers in the Underdark , shriekers also grew on the illithid homeworld . The Flooded Forest was a dark enough environment for shriekers to grow their as well . Behavior . Shriekers could sense nearby motion or light and would respond with their namesake shriek . Each such screaming sound lasted between five and fifteen seconds . A patch of shriekers relied on violet fungi to kill prey with their poison , since a shrieker could not attack or move on its own . Like violet fungi , shriekers gained their nourishment from the breakdown of organic matter that had fallen nearby . Uses . In the Underdark , shriekers were sometimes placed intentionally to act as intruder alarms . House DeVir planted a shrieker among every fifth mushroom surrounding its compound to ward off potential attackers . Shriekers were poisonous to most creatures as food ; however , the stomachs of hook horror s had adapted to digest them without issue .
Parwiccan Cycle The Parwiccan Cycle was a compilation of ancient elven myths regarding the origins of dragon kind and the first interactions of elves and dragons . The myths compiled in the " Parwiccan Cycle " told of the Tearfall , the felling of the red dragon Mahatnartorian at the hands of elves from Tintageer , and the crusades of the first dragonborn against the dragonspawn , among other events . Many respected scholars , such as most of the sages of Candlekeep , dismissed the " Parwiccan Cycle " as just a compilation of fancy elven mythology with no relationship with actual historical facts . However , events such as the return of the dragonborn race in 1359 DR proved that the " Parwiccan Cycle " was in fact a compilation of historical events .
Stoneskin Stoneskin was an abjuration spell that turned a subject ' s skin stony in order to block blows , cuts , stabs , and slashes . Effects . The target creature felt a brief tingling sensation before their skin , clothes , and hair took on a gray , stone - like appearance . A creature warded by " stoneskin " was able to resist much of the damage caused by bludgeoning , cutting , stabbing , and slashing attacks . Only adamantine weapons , " + 5 " weapons , and magical assaults could overcome it . Once the spell had blocked a certain amount of damage according to the caster ' s level of power , it was discharged . Components . In addition to the usual verbal and somatic components , casting " stoneskin " required a dust of granite and diamond ( worth at least 250 gp ) to be sprinkled over the skin of the being to be warded . History . " Stoneskin " was published in " Volo ' s Guide to All Things Magical " and became generally known to the magical community . It was a commonly used spell in the mid – 14th century DR . In Waterdeep in the Year of the Prince , 1357 DR , Kyriani cast " stoneskin " on Onyx the Invincible to protect him from the raking talons of the marauding Aviss . However , Aviss ' s partner Fellandar hurled the dwarf through the wall of the Selûne ' s Smile , which discharged the spell .
Etherealness Etherealness was a transmutation spell made the caster travel to the Border ethereal . Effect . The older version of this spell functioned like ethereal jaunt except more targets could join the caster . While the spell was active the caster could move about in the Ethereal plane , but only half as fast if descending or rising . The spell lasted for 8 hours , during this time the caster could see and hear in the the plane it was just on . If cast with a higher level the caster could have additional targets with it . Components . Vocal and somatic components where needed for the casting of this spell .
Shadow demon A shadow demon was the essence of a demon imprisoned in the form of a shadow . Description . Shadow demons resembled wraith s or shadow s but were in fact entirely different creatures . They were humanoid and had batlike wings . Personality . Shadow demons reveled in corrupting souls and capturing them to sell and trade . Combat . Shadow demons preferred to attack in ambushes . They were able to create an area of darkness around themselves that was impenetrable . Although their bodies were incorporeal , their claws became corporeal upon touch and easily rent flesh . Abilities . Shadow demons were damaged or made helpless by sunlight and bright magical light . During any conditions other than full daylight , a shadow demon could disappear into the shadows . They could pass through solid objects at will , and their attacks passed through armor . They moved silently at all times . Shadow demons were immune to fire , cold , electricity , poison , disease , sleep , paralysis , and stunning . Society . Shadow demons served demon lords as spies , scouts , and assassins . They often worked alongside undead , shadar - kai and nightwalker s . Shadow demons rarely had much contact with other demons . Locations . Shadow demons were found in the Abyss . They abounded in the Darkflame neighborhood of Zelatar . History . In 1485 – 1486 DR , shadow demons were among the demons that walked the streets of Menzoberranzan and were later sent to aid in the ( failed ) defense of Q ' Xorlarrin against the dwarves .
Microcline Microcline , sometimes referred to as amazonstone ( ) in the " Realms " , was a variety of . Description . These ornamental stones were found in deep green to blue - green hues and cleaved easily so it took a skilled to handle properly . Typically they are tumbled or cut cabochon . Polished microcline had a shimmer due to tiny cleavage cracks that reflected light . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp . Powers . Microcline could be used to make a substitute for squid and octopus ink that was the basis for many magical inks by grinding a microcline stone to powder and mixing it with the sap of a deciduous tree .
Nelvine Nelvine , also known as pigeon stone , was the Realms name for a variety of called which was found in large quantities in older rock formations . Description . The gem quality version of these ornamental stones had a blue iridescent flash known as " peristerism " . Nelvine was soft enough to be easily cut with even crude tools , but it was too fragile for fine detail work . The base stone was usually white , cream , fawn , or brownish pink and was therefore sometimes called a " pigeon stone " . A typical stone had a base value of 10 gp . Powers . Nelvine was used as a component in spells that disguised a person or object without changing the target ' s true nature . It was also powdered for the magical ink to inscribe such spells on scrolls .
Ulgulu Ulgulu was a barghest whelp from the planes of Gehenna . Description . Ulgulu was a huge purple - skinned goblin - like creature with glowing orange eyes . History . Sent to the Material Plane to eat and grow , Ulgulu and his brother Kempfana made their home in the cave of a hill giant , Lagerbottoms , where they could safely mature before returning to their home plane . Around 1340 DR , the barghests sent their main force of gnoll s to capture a human man and his eldest son from the Thistledown farm , but the raiders never returned . Ulgulu and his brother sent Nathak to scout out what happened , and he returned reporting their raiding party of five gnolls were dead . After that , Ulgulu sent his quickling ally , Tephanis , to discover exactly what had happened . When Tephanis returned , he told them a newly surfaced drow , Drizzt Do ' Urden , had slain the monsters . In rage , Ulgulu asked the quickling steal one of Drizzt ' s scimitar s . After receiving the blade , Ulgulu used his shape - changing abilities to make himself appear as a drow , and attacked the Thistledown farmstead . After slaying the residents , he left the broken scimitar to frame Drizzt as the killer of the family . When Drizzt learned what had happened , he and Guenhwyvar attacked the cave ' s inhabitants , destroying the two barghests and many of their goblin allies .
Mechanical disruption Mechanical disruption was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell served as a paralysis spell when cast at mechanical creations , keeping them from moving or performing any function until the spell ended . If placed within a mechanical upon its creation , there was a chance that the creation would fall to pieces . Components . This spell did not require physical components to cast .
Wo Wo was the owner of the House of Wo in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Wo oversaw all food preparation for his . When not spending time in the kitchen , he enjoyed conversing with his guests , even though his command of midani was limited . Wo also tutored Fayaniz al - Nokar in the ways of the wu jen . History . Wo was initially from a land in the far east called Shou Lung . No one knew why he left his home or why he decided to settle in Zakhara , but his culinary skills were greatly appreciated in Huzuz .
Fey mound Fey mounds were hidden burial barrows of wild fey which often contained treasures buried with the fey . The soil from fey mounds was thought to be magical and was used in some ritual s to increase the fertility of fields . Individuals highly attuned to magic could sometimes sense a mound ' s presence . Mounds were often protected by illusionary magic which could charm trespassers or cause them to fall asleep . Living fey zealously guarded mounds and punished those who disturbed their kinsmens ' eternal rest .
Hlath Hlath was a city of Chondath . Economy . Hlath was a busy port city . The chief export was lumber , cut from the nearby Nunwood , under the watchful eye of the Emerald Enclave . Hlath was locked into a minor trade war with Iljak . Government . Hlath was ruled by Lord Darvis Shennelm .
Black opal Black Opal is a greenish type of with black mottling and gold flecks . Usually found in ancient hot springs , the gem is usually tumbled smooth and cut cabochon . The phrase in the North " Black as a black opal " means , effectively , not very black ( or evil ) at all , and is used to describe good - hearted rogues and similar individuals who would be embarrassed by praise . A typical specimen has a base value of 1000gp . Uses . A black opal ( but not a normal opal ) could be used to enhance the effects of a wand , that contained a spell of the subschool of force . Only one could be built in per wand and once built in the wand ' s force spell magic either got harder for the target to resist or the strength behind the spell increased . This was a very attractive method for wand crafters to increase their wand ' s effectiveness . Normally crafting stronger wands required more spellcasting skills from the crafter , which he may not possess . The other aspect was more interesting . Normally , crafting any kind of magic item burnt some of the inner essence of the crafter , the stronger the item the more was burned . Adding a gem was a way to increase the effectiveness of a wand without sacrificing one ' s own essence . Effectively , adding a black opal was a way for the crafter to substitute his lack of skill and need to burn his essence to create a strong force - wand with money ( 1000 gold as mentioned above ) . Trivia . The drow deity Vhaeraun showed his pleasure or displeasure by making his followers stumble on or change the quality of the black opal in their possession .