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Oath of the Ancients The Oath of the Ancients was one of the sacred vows that paladin s could choose to take when they reached a milestone in their journey of faith . When they dedicated themselves to the tenets of this oath , they also were granted access to a set of spells at no cost ( they could cast them at any time without having to prepare them in advance ) .
Kwan Chan Sen Kwan Chan Sen was the Minister of War of Shou Lung . History . Kwan Chan Sen served as the head of Shou Lung ' s military , being the second most powerful man of the Empire . Despite his age , Kwan Chan still personally led his men in battle . He gained numerous victories against T ' u Lung , earning him the title of reincarnation of Wo Mei . He had power also over the Minister of the Sea . In time he promoted Goyat Nagumo numerous times . In 1358 DR , when the Emperor asked to him to recommend a general to pacify Chu ' Yuan province , Kwan Chan selected Goyat Nagumo . In 1359 DR Kwan Chan plotted with the Minister of State , Ju - Hai Chou , to have Yamun Khahan killed . Kwan Chan provided the hu - hsian assassin for the task . The plot failed and Yamun decided to invade Shou Lung . Kwan Chan led the first Shou army in battle against the Grand Army of the Tuigan , but was defeated at Tsen - Ching , a tributary of the Sheng - Ti river . After the Emperor replaced him with the general Batu Min Ho , of Tuigan ancestry , Kwan Chan tried to sabotage Batu . He also used his secret connections with Ju - Hai Chou , but was unsuccessful . Yamun eventuallly offered peace in exchange for the delivery of Kwan Chan Sen and Ju - Hai Chou . Kai Tsao Shou Chin agreed to the terms . Kwan Chan was dismembered by the Tuigan hangman but he no died . At last in agony for too much pain Kwan said that he wanted die for good and explained that he can die only after they took away from him his liver . The hangman did it and he finally died . Powers . Kwan Chan ' s life was protected by a magic centered in his liver that prevented him from dying .
Tar Hurara Tar Hurara was a human fighter and the leader of the town of Priapurl on the Dragon Coast in 1372 DR . History . Hurara was descended from bandits but she sought to reach true nobility . She was known as a wastrel and spent most of her time at the court of Cormyr rather than in Priapurl .
Toragawa Toragawa was a head sohei in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . Toragawa was the head sohei at the Kanchai Temple of Miyama and also the overseer of the local shoen . He constantly drilled 500 sohei to keep them sharp for the defense of the temple . Personality . Toragawa preferred to work with his men than manage the estate , so he deferred the administrative work of the shoen to his lieutenants .
Darklands The Darklands were located underneath the heart of Faerûn and formed an important domain of the Underdark . Geography . Located above the Darklands was the Dragon Coast , portions of the Orsraun Mountains , Turmish , and Chessenta . This vast subterranean realm stretched all the way from Cairnheim in the west to Traaskl Thorog in the east . Notable locations . Cities . The great duergar city of Dunspeirrin was the most powerful stronghold in the region . However , the duergar controlled only a relatively small part of the Darklands , owing to the sheer size of the region .
Spider ' s kiss ( drow ) The spider ' s kiss was a " game " played among the female members of drow society . It consisted of a female killing her male partner after mating . It was named so for the black widow spider " who mates and kills " .
Ramael ' s cyclical light Ramael ' s cyclical light was a spell unique to Halruaa . Effects . This spell was similar to the " continual light " spell , but it faded and glowed with exterior light . This spell could only be cast upon an object . An the object used during casting glowed brightly when placed in a darkened area . If placed in a medium lit area , the item would dim the light over several minutes so that it was not overbearing . Components . This spell could be cast without physical components , at which point it mimicked the " continual light " spell . If cast with a gemstones worth at least 10 gp , the light produced would appear as the same color as the gemstone .
Akhlaur Akhlaur was a powerful conjurer who lived in Halruaa during the mid – 12th century DR . Activities . Akhlaur was only interested in increasing his power by researching dangerous magic . He eventually summoned a laraken that was beyond his control and he was taken against his will back to the creature ' s native plane . Akhlaur ' s disappearance left a permanent gateway open to the Elemental Plane of Water , causing an unending flow of water to pour forth into the area known as Akhlaur ' s Swamp . Possessions . This powerful conjurer was rumored to own magical items that most wizard s only dreamed about , leading to a steady supply of adventurers delving deep into Akhlaur ' s Swamp with hopes of finding priceless treasure .
Synod Synod was a Netherese floating citadel . It was an ecclesiastical enclave ruled by a pious archwizard . The city was home to some of Netheril ' s finest cathedrals . History . Synod was widely believed to have been over the Sea of Fallen Stars when Netheril collapsed and the flying citadels fell from the skies , and thus lost to the depths . However , storms over the sea had forced Synod to return early and the city was above what was later the Stonelands when Karsus ' s Folly erupted . The city was at a relatively low altitude when it fell so it was not totally destroyed by its fall . Instead of being destroyed , the enclave fell in upon itself digging into the rough terrain of the Stonelands . Blowing sand and rockslides then buried and disguised the ruins of the city , hiding the former citadel from history .
Baerill Baerill was a human woman living in the city of Wheloon in Cormyr . She was one of the proprietors of the Wyvern Watch Inn . Relationships . Baerill was the daughter of Buldegas Mhaerkoon , and sister to Asanta . They chatted constantly and had noisy arguments . History . Buldegas Mhaerkoon was the long - time owner of the Wyvern Watch Inn , but following the devastation of the neighboring city of Arabel during the Goblin War in 1370 DR , Buldegas chose to relocate there and build a new inn . He took away his money and some of his best employees and left his daughters in charge of the Wyvern . Baerill and Asanta had recently taken charge by 1374 DR . They conveniently forgot Buldegas ' s instructions about watering down the drink , and their regular banter and arguing was a popular form of entertainment there . This made the Wyvern more popular with patrons .
Dornavver ( smith ) Dornavver was a master sword - smith of the 3rd century DR , who forged the legendary sword " Dornavver " , the " Demonbane " . History . To counter the growing spread of evil under the Shoon Imperium and a plethora of evil artifacts fashioned at the time , the Church of Ilmater sought a weapon to combat such evil . To this end , Dornavver forged for them a bastard sword , with a multicolored blade of an unknown alloy and a silver - plated crosspiece . The symbol of Ilmater was etched into the pommel . This sword was completed in the Year of the Wrath Sword , 275 DR . It was named " Dornavver " after the smith . On the night of the Feast of the Moon that same year , senior clergy of Ilmater took the sword to Allyn ' s Anvil in the Alimir Mountains east of Calimshan , where they enchanted it in an impassioned ritual . These events were documented in the tome " Relics of the Righteous " .
Avert evil eye Avert evil eye was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . This popular spell was only usable by wizard s . Effects . This spell protected individuals from the evil eye . The caster would cast the spell on a blue bead while saying the name of the recipient . The bead was then sewn into the recipient ' s clothing or crushed into a drink that they consumed . This spell lasted for several days depending on the caster ' s power . This spell was reversible and could be cast as " attract evil eye " . Components . This spell required a blue bead to cast .
Rust monster A rust monster was an aberration that corroded and ate metal . Physical description . A rust monster was the size of a small pony , with four insectlike legs and a squat , humped body . Its hide was thick and lumpy and was yellowish tan on the belly and rust - red on the back . Its tail ended in what looked like a double ended paddle . Two long antennae come out of its head , one under each eye . Combat . A rust monster had a weak bite and did not normally attack with it . They attacked anyone who had metal , however , with their antennae . The touch of an antenna could turn even magical metal items into rust . Ecology . Rust monsters ate the rust of freshly rusted metal objects . Behavior . A rust monster could smell metal from ninety feet away . They always went for the biggest source of metal first , and preferred ferrous metals over precious ones .
Larga Bloodhand Larga Bloodhand was a orog warlord in Thar near Phlan in 1489 DR . History . In 1489 DR , she went with her bodyguards to meet the black dragon Throstulgrael , who had recently settled near Twilight Marsh . She hoped that the dragon would sponsored her in her rise to power , but one of her bodyguards inadvertently insulted the dragon and they became his captives . Eventually , she was freed by an adventuring party sent to recover some items from the dragon ' s lair .
Carril Byndraeth Carril Byndraeth was a Masked Lord of Waterdeep and crime lord . He was also the husband of fellow Lord Brianne Byndraeth . Having Carril married to a fellow Lord caused many troubles . The rift that was opened between the two circa 1350 DR nearly caused the Lords to split into two factions . However , Carril was killed by a black dragon seeking the return of its eye . Residence . Carril had a old estate outside of the city .
Knights of the Shield The Knights of the Shield are expert wielders and manipulators of information who pose as a group of merchants and nobles interested in mercantile activities . Though they are based primarily in Baldur ' s Gate , Amn and Tethyr , the realm of influence of the Knights reach from Calimshan to Waterdeep , though they have little influence in the latter anymore thanks to a failed coup against the Lords of Waterdeep . The Knights of the Shield were a secret society , said to have worked for the archdevil - turned - deity , Gargauth . History . The Knights of the Shield were originally founded in the time of the Tyrant Eye Wars in - 170 DR for gathered exceptional minds for defend the kingdom of Tethyr ; they adopted this name from the legendary Shield of Silvam , a magic artifact supposedly created by the wizard Bardson - Ithal . After three thousand years and the disappearance of the magic shield the order was officially disbanded when his members were falsely accused of the murder of the king Leodom IV . However his members secretly continued to meet exchanging between their self informations ; soon the members started using these information in mercantile practice becoming more rich and powerful than before . So they became a secret mercantile consortium with the only objective of increase the moneys of the members and rarely offering to new people to enter in the order ; a decisive factor emerged in 889 DR when the Duke Tithkar Illehhune entered in the Knights of the Shield . Tithkar had a mystical shield that he called the Hidden Shield Lord and soon convinced the other members that the shield was a gods ' gift and fought it and its advices the order can regained the old glory . Tithkar instituted the Shield Council , a secret organ with the objective of use the shield to increase the power of the order . In the subsequent five hundred years the knights effectually gained more money and power and very affluent people were admitted in the order ; they were capable of previde and took advantage of the defeat of the Black Horde in 1235 DR , the Tethyr ' s Restoration Wars in 1366 DR - 1369 DR and the institution or abolition of customs duties .
Shalara Swordshigh In the Year of the Tankard , 1370 DR , Shalara Swordshigh was the High Herald Old Night , in charge of keeping the heraldry of the Realms in order and maintaining the huge library at Herald ' s Holdfast . Personality . Quiet - spoken , Old Night Shalara said almost nothing in Council of 12 Peers meetings , except to provide lore and information on current situations in the North . She could perfectly recall and quote all the words spoken by the other Peers back at them , but played no favorites . She merely strove for clarity in thought and argument . Possessions . Shalara customarily wore " bracers of armor + 4 " and carried a rusty iron sphere ( " iron bands of Bilarro " ) at her belt . History . Shalara was promoted to the office of Old Night after her predecessor , Haemar the Old , died sometime between the Year of the Worm , 1356 DR and the Year of the Banner , 1368 DR , She belonged to Lady Alustriel Silverhand ' s Council of 12 Peers which helped rule the Silver Marches around 1370 DR . Old Night held the title of Member at Large . If Lady Alustriel died , Old Night would act as High Lady until the Council voted on a new ruler of the Silver Marches .
Tenosh Tenosh was the Cloakmaster of Baldur ' s Gate for the Shadow Thieves around 1370 DR . Personality . Tenosh was a cruel woman . She rebuffed all romantic offers . Propriety . Tenosh possessed a " ring of human influence " that permitted all her contacts in the city to view her as friendly . Powers . It was not known how far Tenosh ' s tiefling powers extended . It was said that the skin on her belly was scaled , that she could generate cold from from her right hand , that she could climb all surfaces like an insect , and that she never slept . What was apparent was that her hair moved by itself when she was angered . Activities . In addition to her role as Cloakmaster , Tenosh was asked by her superiors to kill certain individuals passing through Baldur ' s Gate , and even a rogue agent of the Shadow Thieves .
Uridezu A uridezu was a craven , intelligent demon of the Abyss . Appearance . It appeared as a hairless rat - like fiend that walked upright with a long flexible tail and feral claws . They were often in the employ of more powerful demons , but could command regular rats when on the Material Plane .
Landon Bhentyl Landon Bhentyl was a male inhabitant of the city of Wheloon in Cormyr . He was a former member of the War Wizards and proprietor of Wheloon Tack & Leather . History . Landon was once a member of the War Wizards of Cormyr until he almost died of poison ed wounds . He retired from the War Wizards , and went on to run Wheloon Tack & Leather , selling leather products . Activities . It was a point of pride that he always kept everything in stock so a customer was never left needy . He remained a staunch defender of law and order . To guard his store against thieves , Landon kept a set of wand s handy in his belt . But instead of drawing his wand of " magic missile " or " paralyzation " , he often accidentally produced his " wand of wonder " . The ensuing chaos earned him the nickname " Wonderwand " . Landon Bhentyl also wore " boots of levitation " , and avoided dangerous foes by levitating into the air , where he cast spells or used his wands in safety . He experienced in their use and able to maintain his balance with ease . Description . By 1369 DR , he was an elderly man with a white beard and a limp .
Vosh Vosh the White was a miller in the village of Toralth in Tethyr in 1370 DR . Description . Very few in Toralth knew that Vosh was a half - orc , thanks to his long beard . The only orcish traits he inherited were a pug nose and features that he could hide underneath a thick beard . Activities . He often went to the Blue Badger Inn , being an old friend of the owner Jorid . History . On Uktar 10 , 1370 DR , three dwarves , Bapar Ghalmrin , Odak Truesteel , and Soram Battlebellow , entered the Blue Badger Inn , seeking the " Sondarr Scepter " . When Bramas Thorntree accused some of the other patrons of stealing it , this triggered a tavern brawl . Vosh was one of the ones who tried to separate and calm the brawlers .
Gana Bay Gana Bay was nestled in the southeast corner of west Zakhara in the Pearl Cities in 1367 DR . Description . Gana Bay measured approximately 30 miles ( 48 km ) wide by 60 miles ( 96 km ) in length , forming a roughly rectangular shape . Geography . The bay offered natural protection to the important trade city of Gana from the storms of the northern reaches of the Crowded Sea . It was filled with run - off from Al - Sabiya River .
Great Dismal Delve The Great Dismal Delve was the home of all dao living on the Elemental Plane of Earth . Description . The Great Dismal Delve was actually a massive labyrinth located deep underground . The area it covered was larger than most continents on the Prime Material Plane . Location . Located deep within the Elemental Plane of Earth , the Great Dismal Delve was pocketed with links to a wide array of elemental materials , allowing the Great Khan of the dao to summon allies and resources at will . Geography . All tunnels within the Great Dismal Delve ultimately led to the Sevenfold Mazework , the heart of dao power . Inhabitants . In addition to the dao , the Great Dismal Delve housed many kinds of slaves who spent much of their time clearing debris caused by planequakes . The exact number of dao and their slaves inhabiting the Great Dismal Delve was unknown .
North Road The North Road ran through the Vast from the city of Procampur at its most southern point all the way to Mulmaster on the Moonsea at its most northern point . Description . From north to south it ran through : Mulmaster , Maskyr ' s Eye , Kurth , Three Trees Pass between the Troll Mountains and the Giantspike Mountains , over the River Vesper , through King ' s Reach , Swords Pool , Dead Tree Hollow , Dragon Falls , across the Fire River , through the Earthfast Mountains at Glorming Pass , between the Adhe Wood and Brynwood , Sevenecho where it bent west , Maerstar , and ended at Procampur . On the way , it connected with the Hunt Trail , the Cross Road , the Long Reach , Blaern ' s Trail , the Hlintar Ride , Stormcrest Trail , Helve ' s Trail , and the High Trail . Several small campsites laid near the North Road as it passed through the High Country , each near a source of water . All along the North were also found boulders carved with the symbol of Clangeddin Silverbeard , a relic of the old dwarf kingdoms of the Vast . Mount Wolf towered over the North Road near Kurth . From the North Road , it was possible to see an old , ruined temple in the depths of the Adhe Wood . History . Two Sembia n merchants explored the dwarven - held lands of the Vast during the time of Roldilar , 610 – 649 DR , as they sought a trade - route from the dwarven mines down to the River Vesper . To that end , the North Road was laid through Three Trees Pass , linking Kurth and King ' s Reach . Human s waged costly battles against the orc s of the mountains to control the pass , but were successful . The effort saved the last of the dwarves of Roldilar from being wiped out by the orcs at the fall of that kingdom .
Snowdown Snowdown was an island of the Moonshae Isles . It lay to the east of Gwynneth . Inhabitants . The Ffolk and colonists from Amn live on the island . History . During the 1400s , Snowdown became a colony of Amn . As of 1479 DR , Snowdown was ruled by Lady Erliza Daressin , Viceroy of Caer Westphal .
Xetzirbor Xetzirbor was a mind flayer during or after the Rage of Demons . History . During the Rage of Demons , the elder brain of Cyrog , also named Cyrog , died and was raised as an undead creature by the demon lord Orcus . During this event , Xetzirbor went to Gravenhollow to find a means of saving the dying elder brain .
Lure of Jaws Created for the ancient green dragon Aglaraerose , The Lure of Jaws was a lair built by a band of dwarves that were forced to construct it for the she dragon . The lair itself was filled with numerous traps and after its construction rumors were spread by the dwarven builders that a great treasure lied deep within its halls . Leading to the death of countless adventurers .
Sash of fire resistance Sashes of fire resistance were magical item s that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . These items often appeared as red silk sashes with extravagant platinum thread brocade . These sashes could not be worn over armor heavier than leather . Powers . The wearer of this sash was completely immune to normal fire as well as fire - based warding spells such as " wall of fire " or " fire trap " . Additionally , the wearer ignored half of the damaging effects from offensive spells such as " fireball " . Owners . These items were specially crafted by members of the Brotherhood of the True Flame . Ranking members of the Brotherhood were awarded them as gifts .
Cold snap Cold snap was a divine magic spell available to priests of Auril , the Frostmaiden . It caused a dramatic drop in temperature over a wide area that lasted for hours . Effects . For a cleric casting this spell , the area of effect was a circle , centered on the caster , with a radius of one mile ( 1 . 6 kilometers ) and the duration varied from two to eight hours . For a druid casting this spell , the radius was two miles ( 3 . 2 kilometers ) and the duration varied from four to sixteen hours . The casting time was only one minute . When cast , this spell lowered the temperature in the affected area by 5° F ( about 2 . 8° C ) per level of the caster , up to a maximum change of 50° F ( about 28° C ) , but not below −20° F ( −29° C ) . If this brought the ambient temperature below 40° F ( 4 . 4° C ) , the fortitude of unprotected individuals was increasingly challenged , but if properly attired in winter clothing they would suffer no lasting ill effects . If the temperature dropped below 30° F ( −1° C ) , fragile plants and fruit crops could be damaged with prolonged exposure ( three or more hours ) . If the temperature dropped below 0° F ( −18° C ) , unprotected individuals were severely challenged to avoid hypothermia and / or frostbite , eventually falling unconscious and freezing to death . Those wearing winter clothing could last much longer before succumbing to the cold . If the temperature hit the maximum low of −20° F ( −29° C ) , even well - dressed individuals were on the verge of freezing to death in a relatively short time . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell . History . This spell was believed to be recorded in a holy book of Auril called " Revelations of the Icedawn " and was only granted to her clerical and druidic followers .
Ardred Briferhew Ardred Briferhew was a veteran caravan master just before the Tyranny of Dragons . Activities . Ardred worked for the High Road Charter Company with the role of managing the caravan traffic to points north of the city . History . At the start of the Tyranny of Dragons in 1489 DR Ardred led a great caravan that , unbeknownst to him , was full of agents of the Cult of the Dragon transporting treasures for the Hoard of the Dragon Queen .
Passepout Passepout was one of Volothamp Geddarm ' s companions during his adventures . Description . Slightly rotund , the only thing larger than Passespout ' s appetite was his belief that women were enamored with him . This belief was usually met with humorous results . Relationships . He was the son of the " famous " Idle and Cantinflas .