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Arash bint Sanjar Arash bint Sanjar was a Grand Caliph of Zakhara , ruling from the Enlightened Throne in the mid – 7th century DR . He was the daughter of Sanjar . History . According to a treatise by a Mar writer of the Utter East , in the Year of the Nine Stars , 657 DR , suffering the Plague of Fiends , the Five Kingdoms of the Utter East had sent ships out north and south , desperately begging for aid from their neighbors . Grand Caliph Arash bint Sanjar heard these pleas , but he saw the Ffolk people as only heathens and barbarians , the land as infected and ravaged by the fiend s and undead . Instead , he sent an armada of " sambuk " to the Utter East in early Mirtul of 657 DR . The corsair s launched a surprise attack on the Five Kingdoms , swiftly overrunning and seizing their defenseless port cities . Then legions of " askar " , clad in djinn - forged lamellar and thrusting killing katar s , disembarked and marched across the land . With murderous efficiency , they razed every village and slew all they encountered , whether fiend or Ffolk , in what became known as the Scouring of the Utter East . The Grand Caliph had no plans to occupy this land , so by the time autumn fell , his forces boarded their " sambuks " and sailed home again .
Grodd goblin Grodd goblin s are a sub - race of goblin s that were trapped in the Grodd demiplane with Nalavarauthatoryl . Due to the demiplane s close proximity to the Plane of Shadow , the Grodd goblin s developed abilities that allowed them to not be harmed by the touch of shadow s . Grodd goblins speak a corrupt form of " Ancient Elven " .
Temple of Wisdom The Temple of Wisdom was a house of worship dedicated to the gnomish god Garl Glittergold at the Friendly Arm Inn on the Sword Coast . Structure . It was a low building with its interior walls decorated with gems and gold nuggets . Appendix . Appearances . In the game Baldur ' s Gate , the player can visit the temple to buy potions and receive healing . It is run by Gellana Mirrorshade , the wife of Bentley Mirrorshade .
Clothiers ' Way Clothiers ' Way was located in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Description . Clothiers ' Way branched off of the South Road at the Gulf Gate , entering Huzuz from the south and passing northeast between the Peasants ' District , Northwest District and Clothiers ' District before terminating at the Grand Bazaar in the Merchants ' District .
Turmish Brick Turmish Brick was a cheese crafted in Turmish . It was also sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . Heavy red wine lent this crumbly cheese its color . Unlike the wine used to make it , this cheese traveled well and was popular as far away as Neverwinter . Prices . Turmish Brick could be purchased in the following sizes :
Chartilifax Chartilifax was a young green dragon living in Neverwinter Wood circa 1479 DR . Chartilifax was however seduced and later twisted by the succubus Rohini under orders from the Abolethic Sovereignty . She opened her mind to the dragon , driving him mad . Chartilifax came to believe he was an elf that a spellscar had transformed into a dragon , so he usually remained in the guise of elf . He served Rohini as her personal jailer and mobile weapon . He in 1479 was mentally dominated by Elden Vargas in Helm ' s Hold but defeated by an adventuring party
Gallard Gallard was the westernmost of the Border Kingdoms settlements that guarded the Shaar trails . Description . Gallard was a crowded place of winding cobbled streets and gravel alleys . Its timbered houses were narrow , steep - roofed , and crowded . It was home to many skilled craftworkers including locksmiths , bootmakers , leatherworkers , and smallsmiths . One of the busiest and most prosperous places in all the " Borders " , but also one of the most grasping and grubby , Gallard was full of close - guarded wealth . The settlement earned the general dislike of other Borderers for being too unfriendly and self - important in their dealings . No grand palaces , manors , or civic buildings were found in Gallard . Business was conducted in shops or at Galardian " firesword houses " , establishments named for the skewers of meat constantly cooking in the hearths situated in the centers of their dining chambers . Government . The closest thing Gallard had to a ruling body was the Galardian Council of Bodyguards and Trustyblades . The council was led by Ulgarth Hithtor , a grizzled old warrior who ran the Risen Dragon Finest Fireswords . This organization licensed every town resident who regularly bore a weapon outside in the streets . They kept the peace in Gallard and enforced its laws by sending out street patrols of Watchful Helms , senior council members who anticipated traps well and laughed at attempted bribes with scornful amusement . Mercenary companies weren ' t allowed to operate in Gallard , while other council laws include :
Amrath Mulnobar Amrath Mulnobar was the castellan of Noanar ' s Hold until sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . Amrath was the castellan of the Hunt Lords keep for more than two centuries serving them from before they entered in a pact with Orcus becoming wight . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR only Amrath remained in the keep with the Hunt Lords .
Erase Erase is a transmutation spell that causes mundane and magical writing to vanish . Effect . " Erase " removes writings of either magical or mundane nature from a scroll or from up to two pages of paper , parchment , or similar surfaces . It removes " explosive runes " , " glyphs of warding " , " sepia snake sigil s " , and " arcane mark s " , but it does not remove " illusory script " or " symbol s " . Nonmagical writings are automatically erased if touched and no one else is holding them . Magic writings must be touched . If an attempt fails to erase " explosive runes " , a " glyph of warding " , or a " sepia snake sigil " , the runes , glyph , or sigil become activated instead .
Hilltop Hilltop was a tiny community nestled in the southern foothills of the Nether Mountains . Geography . Hilltop was located in the Silver Marches . The trail to Hilltop branched off the trail between Everlund and Sundabar , between Lhuvenhead and Jalanthar , which were the nearest communities . To the east of Hilltop was the village of Blumberg and far to the west , down the River Rauvin was Everlund . It was described as a very inhospitable land due to its cold climate and potential hazards , such as roaming monsters around the area . Government . The area was governed by the elected mayor , Veraunt Shuttlescomb , for a time . Although falling within the boundary of Luruar , it was not one of the signatories of the League of the Silver Marches , being too small . History . The towns were at one point found upon by ex - soldiers from the Zhentarim armies who were distrusted by neighboring towns due to their knowledge of Zhent ' s history and behaviour . Similarly , adventurers were also drawn to the location potentially due to the possibility of roaming monsters and hazards that awaited them . In a particularly cold Kythorn of 1372 DR , Hilltop was attacked by a large group of kobold s . Casualties were relatively light , with only a few militiamen and two civilians killed in exchange for dozens of kobold dead . Drogan Droganson though , the one who could likely do the most to repair the damage to the village was poisoned in the attack and incapacitated , leaving his eldest apprentice to try and solve everyone ' s problems . This apprentice would go on to do great things like destroying the Netherese flying city of Undrentide and defeating the Valsharess and Mephistopheles . Hilltop won second place in the " Communities in Bloom " competition , losing to Blumberg ( it is unknown if there were any other entrants ) , which was sacked by Gnoll s on the same day as the Hilltop kobold attack . Notable Locations . The main point of interest was Drogan Droganson ' s adventuring school . Inhabitants . Whilst the town was not of notable size , Drogan ' s school accommodated many students in its time including Xanos Messarmos , Mischa Waymeet and Dorna Trapspringer . Merchants in the town included the tavernmaster Lodar and his chef Mara , the blacksmith Fiona and herbalist Farghan . The local priest , Gilford , also provided his services to the town . Hol Halstrom lived in the village before his corpse was found and his death linked to a self - proclaimed prophet Piper .
Treatise Against Blood - Metal Treatise Against Blood - Metal was a book written by the sage Fairin Icemantle in the 7th century DR . In this treatise , Fairin expressed his reservations about orcslayer blades whose steel was poisonous to orc s . He feared that they would lead to the development of other alloys toxic to many races , and spread death and destruction . It also discussed the dwarven attack on the orc kingdom of Vastar in the Year of the Spellfire , 610 DR , in which the dwarves wielded the new orcslayer blades . This provided the only first - hand account of the conflict to later generations . Fairin described the dwarven slaughter of the orcs , saying that they had " run in waist - high riot across the land " . Copies of the " Treatise Against Blood - Metal " remained in libraries in Cormyr , Sembia and Waterdeep by 1370 DR , and possibly within the ruins of Myth Drannor . A copy could be found in the War Library of the Abbey of the Sword , a temple to Tempus in Battledale , around 1372 DR .
Terrien Doucard Terrien Doucard was a half - elven soldier of the Knights in Silver who replaced Besnell as leader during the Battle of Keeper ' s Dale . Description . Terrien had shining brown hair which shimmered even after the knight fought and killed on the battlefield . Like many half - elves , Terrien was extremely slender . Personality . The knight was fiercely faithful to Lady Alustrial , Besnell , and the rest of the Knights in Silver . In fact , he was in love with Alustriel but was wise enough not to act on those feelings . Relationships . Terrien ' s father was an elf , a cousin of Besnell . His mother was the second daughter of one of Silverymoon ' s wealthiest families . History . In 1358 DR , Terrien followed Besnell and a hundred other Knights of Silver in the Battle of Keeper ' s Dale where they combined forces with Berkthgar ' s barbarians of Settlestone , the Longrider s of Longsaddle , and a few Riders of Nesmé to defend Mithral Hall against the drow horde of Menzoberranzan . During the battle , Besnell fell to a goblin spear and Terrien replaced him as the leader of the knights . Later , Terrien led the dwarven high priestess Stumpet Rakingclaw to find the injured Lady Alustriel who had fallen during the battle .
Ramael the Reader Ramael the Reader was a native from Halruaa who lived in the Dalelands in 1367 DR . Description . One of Ramael eyes was lost during his escape from Halruaa . Personality . Due to events that occured in his past , Ramael was a cautious individual who was always looking over his shoulder . Activities . Accused of spell theft , which was a serious offense in Halruaa , Ramael had to fight his way out of Halruaa in order to survive . He took up residence in the Dalelands where he posed as a bard . Possessions . Ramael owned many magical items including a " harp of Myth Drannor " , an " amulet of proof against detection and location " , and a " ring of mind shielding " . Ramael created several spells during his lifetime . Rumors and Legends . Ramael earned his nickname " the Reader " because of his fondness for " ESP " spells .
Lewy Jons Lewy Jons was a male human inhabitant of West Harbor on the Sword Coast North in the 1370s DR . History . Lewy was a farmer of the West Harbor . Once , he took a bard into the swamp , who did not return . In the Harvest Fair , Lewy attempted to win at the hog contest , cheating by using magic to enlarge his pig . Orlen had doubts and tasked the Kalach - Cha to investigate ; Lewy was prepared to bribe the Kalach - Cha to avoid being exposed . After the Harvest Fair , however , Lewy and his hog were killed by the duergar and bladeling s .
Snilloc ' s snowball Snilloc ' s snowball was an evocation spell in general use throughout the Realms . Effects . This spell caused one ball of magical snow to instantly appear in the caster ' s hand which could then be thrown at any creature or object within the range of the spell ' s effect . The frigid projectile struck unerringly , like a " magic missile " , and could be deflected or negated by the same methods that worked against " magic missile " . At higher levels , the range of this spell was much greater than for " magic missile " , but it was limited to just the one snowball . Creatures with an affinity for fire were particularly susceptible to damage from this spell , taking up to twice as much damage as a non - fire - using creature . Components . Verbal and somatic components were necessary to cast this spell , as well as a chip of ice or a fleck of ivory . Appendix . Origins . Dave Collins created this spell in Jeff Grubb ' s original campaign setting and it eventually became " Snilloc ' s snowball " in the Forgotten Realms Adventures sourcebook .
Rhangaun Rhangaun was a male lich and a senior member of the Twisted Rune . Description . Dead for more than a thousand years , he was little more than a skeleton with glowing eyes . Possessions . He owned a staff of the magi . History . In his mortal life , Rhangaun of Almraiven of was hired to kill Cauln Aumar of Athalantar in 217 DR . Forced into the group because Rysellan possessed his phylactery , Rhangaun took control after the founder ’ s death .
Tufenk Tufenks were special weapons originating in Zakhara . Description . These weapons looked like elongated blowpipe s . Uses . Tufenks were used to project over short distances . The Zakharan term for Greek fire was " oil of liquid star " or simply " liquid star . " This weapon required the use of both hands to operate safely . Price . Tufenks cost 21 gp .
Order of the Long Death The order of the Long Death is a monastic order devoted to death . History . Formed after the people of Calimshan freed themselves from the Djen , the order ' s original purpose was to teach people how they could attack and kill their former masters . Over time however , the order ' s members developed an obsession with death . They focused their energies on studying killing and death to the extent that they were eventually run out of Calimshan . Similarly expelled from every other place they attempted to settle in ( except for Thay ) , the monks of the order became a semi - secret society , establishing hidden monasteries all over Faerûn where they could continue their studies in relative peace . Activities . The monks of the Long Death intensely studied the effect of the process of death on living tissue . The ultimate objective was to discover the ' perfect death ' - an objective that no member of the group really understood , let alone achieved . In one of their monasteries , they would spend the majority of their time sparring with one another and the rest in quiet contemplation . Outside of the monasteries , they wandered relatively aimlessly , often disguised as beggars , attacking humanoids that they came across in an effort to inflict as painful a death as they could using only their bare hands . Membership . Becoming a member of the order required first finding a monastery . There were at least three - one in Thay , one in the Firesteap Mountains on the eastern edge of the Lake of Steam and one in the Turnstone Hills between Sundabar and Hellgate Keep in the Silver Marches . Very few applicants were actually accepted - perhaps a dozen a year - and each one had to pass several tests of strength , agility and endurance before being inducted into the order fully . Leadership . Each monastery was independant of the others and led by a single individual . This individual had to prove themselves the best warrior of the monks in the monastery through trials by combat every year on the Feast of the Moon .
Kixa To ' u Kixa To ' u was a great wu jen who lived in Koryo several centuries before 1357 DR . Kixa To ' u fashioned a magical staff of eldritch power , the " Ky Trencha Ukang " . But he came to fear what he had wrought and split the staff apart , transforming it into five magical scroll reels .
Helm at Highsun The Helm at Highsun was a tavern in the town of Red Larch owned by a mage named Yather Indaglol . Interior . The tavern was shadowy and quiet . Most customers were caravan guards , adventurers , retired people , people who want to just be alone , and merchants looking for relaxation . Staff . The motto of the Helm at Highsun was enforced by a silent , attentive , and menacing helmed horror that was under the mental control of Indaglol . The horror was known as Araldyk , and served as waiter , usher , bouncer , and sometimes a cloak rack .
Kukul Kukul was the father of all Maztica n gods and the husband of the deity Maztica . The Maztican creation myth holds that Kukul created humans by cutting off his fingers and dropping them to the earth . Kukul died of grief after Maztica was killed by their son Zaltec .
Throleatha ' s Public House Throleatha ' s Public House is a quiet public house in Leuthilspar on the island of Evermeet . Its proprietor is Throleatha , an elven sorcerer . Most of its clientele are sun elves . Nobles often meet to discuss their affairs since the establishment offers a range of private rooms and booths . moon elves , wood elves and wild elves are not forbidden , but visit infrequently , often finding it too quiet .
Ethereal barrier Ethereal barrier was an abjuration spell that prevented encroachment by creatures moving through the Ethereal Plane . Effects . The wall ( s ) created by this spell were proof against creatures traveling through the Ethereal Plane by " phasing " , " dimension door " , " shadow walk " , or any other method of travel through the Border Ethereal adjacent to the plane of the caster ( usually the Prime Material Plane ) . To those on the same plane as the caster , " ethereal barrier " was undetectable . This spell did not prevent travel through the Astral Plane ( " teleport " , " gate " , etc . ) . The area of effect was two 10 ft ( 3 . 1 m ) squares per level of the caster , arranged any way the priest desired . Multiple priests could cooperatively cast this spell for a greater duration , combining their areas of coverage . It took ten minutes to erect an " ethereal barrier " . Components . Besides verbal and somatic components , a compound of lead and rare earths was required . Estimated cost was 10 gp per square .
Thorn Island Thorn Island was located in the Moonsea , south of the civilized portion of the city of Phlan out in the Bay of Phlan . Geography . The island was shaped like a tear with Sokol Keep sitting on the western portion . It was said by many Phlanites the island was practically invisible in the pitch blackness of night . A ring of rocks protected the island where many ships had broken apart on in the past . However , rowboats could navigate through the rocky coast to reach the sandy shore as long as the sailors were patient . Structure . Sokol Keep covered most of the island and could be seen from the docks . The shoreline had a low slate sheer cliff that supported the keep above . History . In 1340 DR , Ren o ' the Blade , Shal Bal of Cormyr , and Tarl Desanea traveled to the island to seek the evil within Sokol Keep . In 1480 DR , Thorn Island and Sokol Keep were under the authority of House Sokol .
Sibyl Sibyl was a half - fiend yuan - ti abomination who was an avatar of Sseth during the Time of Troubles and who wanted to become a god . Sibyl had four arms and a set of wings , which was unusual for common yuan - ti . She was ink black with clawed hands . Magical Abilities . Sibyl was proficient — much more so than normal yuan - ti — in the " fear " spell . Worshipers . Sibyl was worshiped by the Se ' Sehen tribe , which lived in South Faerûn , and was also worshiped by Medusanna of House Mhairdaul .
Kesra Tanor ' Thal Kesra Tanor ' Thal was House Tanor ' Thal ' s representative in Skullport . Personality . Kesra was a free spirit ready to show her skill in arms and priest magic . She was haughty , headstrong , and truly believed herself to be favored by Lolth and destined for greatness . Kesra was an efficient slaver with an ambitious approach . Activities . Kesra managed the slaving operations of her House in Skullport in order to send more and more slaves to her hometown . History . In Karsoluthiyl , Kesra proved to be very efficient for her House , her city and Lolth , impressing her Matron Mother , who decided to choose her as the new representative of her House in Skullport , not trusting Malakuth Tabuirr any more . Arriving in the Port of Shadow , Kesra quickly solidified the Tanor ' Thal ' s influence , mostly disturbing Malakuth ' s businesses . Relationship . Kesra was the niece and representative of Matron Mother Haelra Tanor ' Thal . Her older cousins , Ilmra Tanor ' Thal and Olorae Tanror ' Thal , saw her success as a threat and planned for her removal . Malakuth despised her , more for her House ' s crimes than personally .
Dispel evil Dispel evil was an abjuration spell that protected the caster from evil attacks , could banish summoned evil creatures , or dispel enchantments cast by evil spellcasters . The reverse of this spell , dispel good , had the same effects on good attacks , creatures , and enchantments . Effects . The newer versions of this spell had three possible effects , the oldest version had only two . All versions made it very difficult for a creature of evil alignment to successfully attack the caster . This lasted for the duration of the spell , or until another effect was used , whichever came first . While the spell was in effect , a bright white field of holy energy shimmered around the caster . All versions also allowed the caster a chance to banish an evil creature , but varied on what manner of creatures could be affected . The two older versions worked on evil summoned creatures , or any monster that was forced to do evil deeds . These included aerial servant s , demon s , devil s , djinn , elementals , invisible stalker s , and creatures or monsters summoned by " animal summoning I " or " monster summoning I " and the like . The newest version only worked on evil creatures from another plane . All versions sent the target back to where they came from after a successful melee touch attack and overcoming any resistance by the creature . Using this effect ended " dispel evil " . Finally , the newer versions of this spell allowed the caster to automatically " dispel magic " on one evil spell or an enchantment cast by an evil creature , disregarding all resistance . Only effects that could be affected by " dispel magic " could also be affected by this spell . Using this effect also ended " dispel evil " . Components . Verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell . The newest version also used the caster ' s ( un ) holy symbol or divine focus , while the older versions required ( un ) holy water .
Dark Shrine The Dark Shrine was a temple which was the seat of orthodox worship of Bane in Zhentil Keep . History . In 1268 DR , Fzoul Chembryl took control of the Dark Shrine of Bane and the Black Altar . Around 1357 DR , the establishment broke from the Black Altar and Ginali took control . In 1367 DR , the Dark Shrine was destroyed by Xeno Mirrormane and his Cyric followers . Inhabitants . When the temple was run by the human cleric Ginali , his congregation consisted of thirty - four clerics and ninety - six followers .
Defenders Mamluk Society The Defenders Mamluk Society , also known as the Defenders , was a military organization in Zakhara . Activities . The Defenders were charged with the protection and defense of mighty Qudra . Organization . The Defenders were led by Akir Abd al - Himaya . Base of Operations . Since the defense of the city was the sole task , the Defenders were rarely encountered outside of her walls .