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Noble marid Noble marids were powerful masters of the oceans . Description . Noble marids had pearls for teeth and currents for muscles , making them the strongest and handsomest of all genie kind . Their hair was usually dark grey or blue - black . These genies could assume gaseous ( fog ) , liquid ( rushing current ) , and solid ( gigantic humanoid ) forms . Both sexes wore the most expensive clothes and jewels that they could afford . They enjoyed intimidating others with their impressive physiques . Combat . Noble marids could cast the following spell s as if they were highly powerful archmages : " detect evil / good " , " detect invisibility " , " detect magic " , " invisibility " , " assume liquid form " , " polymorph self " , " purify water " , " gaseous form " , " part water " , " lower water " , " wall of fog " , " water breathing " , " airy water " , " control weather " , " cone of cold " , " solid fog " , " water blast " , and " maelstrom " . All noble marid had the innate ability to walk on water . Noble marids were comfortable at any water temperature and were immune to any water - and most cold - based attacks . Steam did not affect them . They were more susceptible to fire - based attacks . Habitat / Society . Noble marids served the Great Padisha of the Marids directly . Most schemed to rule upon her death . Noble marids usually ignored their lesser cousins unless they believed a direct benefit could be achieved to boost their standing in the court , called the Citadel of Ten Thousand Pearls . Noble marids traveled in groups that included other noble marids , marids , sea creatures , dragon turtle mounts , and other servants from the Elemental Plane of Water . Marid war parties were led by one noble marid . Ecology . Noble marids impacted the other races less than other noble genies since they viewed other beings as inconsequential . Noble marids focused on themselves and had little time for anything else . Noble marids who were enslaved by sha ' ir s stopped at nothing to get revenge against the sha ' ir upon gaining their freedom .
Horn coral Horn coral was not a mineral but a highly prized variety of . It was also known as night coral . Description . The deep black version of horn coral was similar to angelar ' s skin except for its solid color . It was polished and used in jewelry , typically cut cabochon or left in its twig and branch form . A typical specimen had a base value of 500 gp . Powers . Horn coral had the unique property of granting " water walk " to someone wearing the item . To release this power , the wearer had to touch the horn coral with one of their own tears and call on the ability . The effect lasted up to an hour , after which , the horn coral disintegrated into dust . A few rare specimens did not dissolve and could be reused after about ten minutes . There was no known method of distinguishing which specimens would not be consumed by casting " water walk " except by trial .
Saleem Saleem was an eccentric human architect who lived in Huzuz , the City of Delights , in 1367 DR . Personality . Though an accomplished builder in his own right , Saleem was both modest and calm when he went about his work . Those who knew him said he had a great sense of humor . Relationships . Saleem was always accompanied by Lab , a she - mule companion with whom he carried - on deep one - way conversations . Many who witnessed these interactions believed Saleem to be mad , but others believed that Lab was a " polymorphed " lover or even a genie companion who inspired Saleem ' s architectural designs .
Meo Cha Meo Cha was a noble of the Meo family of Xai Chung in Koryo in the mid – 14th century DR . Relations . Meo Cha was the son of Meo Yungdo and brother of Meo Li . Activities . Meo Cha studied at the Do Jang of Won Kwang , a prestigious military academy in the city of Pyong Do . There he was educated and trained in the arts of war and the history and lore of Koryo . History . Meo Cha ' s father sent him to the Do Jang of Won Kwang at the age of 6 . Around 1350 DR , the king of Silla ordered Meo Cha ( then aged 19 ) and Meo Li to be kidnapped and sold into slavery . His reason remains unknown ; it may have been for leverage against Yungdo , or in cruel revenge over some perceived offense . Meo Cha was visiting the city of Tu Pe when he was robbed and captured . Fortunately , Meo Cha and Meo Li were reunited and managed to escape . They stowed away on a ship that , rather than being bound for Xai Chung as they ' d thought , was in fact part of the king ' s own secret invasion fleet , now underway for Kozakura . But a tsunami wrecked the whole armada and the siblings were lost at sea . Surviving the disaster , the Meo children were washed ashore , alive and well , in distant Shou Lung at Yu Tai Shuni . The dragon Mei Lung Cheng Shan found them and allowed them to live in his house , where he gladly heard tales of their homeland . He later related their stories to Elminster . Meo Cha and Meo Li eventually returned safely to Koryo , where the tyrant king had abdicated and their father became advisor to the new king , Wanang Sun . Appendix . Background . Meo Cha and Meo Li are the two narrators of the Koryo chapter of " " , but their statements are " several years " out of date compared to the setting era of 1357 DR , so the precise dating is unclear .
Beartrid Winters Beartrid Winters was the wife of Kalas Winters , who owned the Wolf ' s Pelt Inn in the Icewind Dale community of Targos . Description . The hostess of the Wolf ' s Pelt was an attractive human with black hair and brown eyes . Beartrid was 5 ft 4 in ( 1 . 6 m ) tall and weighed around 130 lb ( 58 . 9 kg ) . Personality . When Beartrid greeted the many patrons of the Wolf ' Pelt , her voice was loud and jovial . While greeting guests , she would flirt with customers , but always kept an eye on her daughter , Dorthy Winters . On more than occasion , Beartrid had to stop a fight or other misconduct with her trusty frying pan . Relationships . Beartrid was married to Kalas Winters and had two children , Dorthy and Sims Winters . She was defiantly protective of her family . History . Around Tarsakh , 1369 DR , Beartrid lived with her family in the Ten Towns and kept a watchful eye on every customer who entered the Wolf ' s Pelt .
Syr ' daun Hunzrin Syr ' daun Hunzrin was a member of House Hunzrin and master of Melee - Magthere in 1479 DR . Personality . Syr ' daun knew that many despised him for his origins , supposedly coming from a house of farmers . He wanted to bring honor to his house through his martial skill . He preferred more open methods than the secret coalition of merchants formed by his matron mother , Shakti Hunzrin . He often asked his cousin Keptus Hunzrin , the house weapon master , to support his idea to openly attack a stronger rival house . Abilities . Syr ' daun was renowned for his skill with the glaive . History . Syr ' daun was a cousin of his matron mother and a revered master of the Academy , although he did not receive all the respect that he deserved because of his house ' s supposedly humble origins .
Aleyd Burral Aleyd Burral was a knight in Phlan and a member of the Knights of the Black Fists during the Tyranny of Dragons . History . Aleyd was always concerned with corruption inside the Black Fists and wanted to do something to unveil it . She found proof of a secret prison where her fellows tortured prisoners for sport and of bribery at Stojanow Gate . In 1489 DR , she was involved in a case of books stolen by a member of the Cult of the Dragon . Some time later , she decided to hire an adventuring party to investigate an overly long - running trial against the Cult member Spernik , who , despite being accused of stealing a book from Mantor ' s Library and instigating a red dragon to attack the city , was not yet condemned . She soon became involved in a coup by Dragon Cultists in the city , as one of the leaders of the forces fighting against the cultists . Later , she sent the adventurers to free Lord Regent Brahms , gaining them time by fighting against corrupt Black Fists allied with the cultists . She died in the skirmish . However , after refugees from Phlan arrived in Mulmaster , she was resurrected by her brother , Lord Priest Wylan Burral , a cleric of Tymora and her noble sacrifice raised her to a leadership position among the exiled . She asked an adventuring party to help her ally Zor Garwyl Gos . However , after her resurrection , Wylan , secretly a high - raking member of the Cult of the Black Earth , corrupted her . Working with her brother , Aleyd managed to recruit a small army , the so - called Liberators , in order to free Phlan and kill the dragon . Fully corrupted , however , Aleyd started to want revenge against all her opponents , fully supported by Wylan , including a cell of Cult of the Eternal Flame and Ardet Peytir and his family . At last , however , an adventuring party hired by Blade Cora Peytir unveiled the truth and defeated Wylan and Aleyd . Personality . Aleyd was one of the few benevolent members of the Knights of the Black Fists . She had a keen mind but deep inside a soft heart . Her main objective was to do her job well in order to protect the people of the city . Aleyd did not suffer fools , and in her mind adventurers were the most foolish of fools . She was deeply loyal to her Knight Commander Ector Brahms . However , after her death and resurrection , Aleyd greatly changed personality , especially after knowing the death of her beloved Lord Brahms ; her soft heart was filled by darkness and hate . She was totally consumed by her vengeance against the Maimed Virulence and the retaking of Phlan and was willing to do anything to succeed in those goals .
Nym Nindar Nym Nindar , nicknamed " Slowtooth " , was a Chondathan human man living in the city of Wheloon in Cormyr . He owned and operated Slowtooth Weaponry . History . Nym Nindar was once an officer in the Purple Dragons , before he retired . He was running his weapons shop by 1358 DR , and was still in business through 1369 DR and in 1374 DR . He was an old man in 1369 DR . Activities . Apart from running Slowtooth Weaponry , and when not otherwise busy , Nindar had a side - business instructing other warriors and young folk in how to wield specific weapons , and in their proper maintenance . His store was popular with mercenaries , adventurer s , and perhaps even brigand s , who often hung around to watch Nindar train his students . They often shared tales of their exploits , and drank Nindar ' s mulled cider . Abilities . Nindar was skilled with many kinds of weapons and could teach them all , though his specialty was the throwing axe . He made axe - throwing his personal sport . He particularly enjoyed demonstrating how a " biter " could go through a design of light shield commonly used around the Inner Sea . In Slowtooth Weaponry , he had cords under his desk with which he could open shutters in the windows and door from a distance . Thus , he could bury an axe in a thief anywhere in or outside his store . Relationships . Nindar had five sons , who ran the store while he taught students .
Ingdal ' s Arm Ingdal ' s Arm was a human settlement in the area that would become known as Aglarond . It was settled in 756 DR . The settlement was the site of the Battle of Ingdal ' s Arm in 1065 DR . In 1368 DR , Ingdal ' s Arm was a quiet fishing town with a population of around one thousand , made up of roughly half human s and half half - elves . It was the westernmost settlement in Aglarond , and was not far from the edge of the Yuirwood . It bordered Altumbel . The adventurer known as The Masked One made a home in Ingdal ' s Arm .
Ak ' chazar Ak ' chazar are rakshasa with the heads of white tiger s . Abilities . They are powerful spellcasters and specialize in necromantic magic . Ecology . They typically keep a low profile , establishing a lair in graveyard or old battlefield and directing their minions to carry out their plots .
The Mermaid ' s Purse The Mermaid ' s Purse was an inn in Corth , Aglarond , around 1368 DR , operated by the ex - fisherman Droze . Structure . It is constructed in the typical Aglarondan architectural style , made from weathered wood with a steep roof and dormers . It is built on three stories . The rooms offered are small but comfortable . The inn serves local fish and sometimes beef or vegetables .
Thalaman Harthgroth Thalaman Harthgroth was the grizzled leader of the nomadic Harthgroth tribe and head of the tribal council that ruled over the land of Narfell . He viewed outsiders amiably , preferring to trade with them rather than pursuing endless fights . As such , his influence led the Harthgroth tribe to be far less hostile then the neighboring tribes .
Sargauth Enclave The Sargauth Enclave is the name some use for the Netherese outpost on the third level of the Undermountain , but the actual name of this place has been lost over time . It was created c . - 800 DR by an order of powerful wizards from Netheril to serve as a safe haven for conducting magical experiments , but after a decade it had grown into a city of about one square mile ( 2 . 6 sq km ) . The River Sargauth flowed through this magical place and it was the only route to the outside world , through the South Seacaves . Downfall . When archmage Karsus caused the fall of Netheril in - 339 DR , there was a powerful surge of magic into the Sargauth Enclave . The enormously high ceilings of its caverns were supported by magical means instead of columns or pillars and the disruption of this magic caused a collapse which destroyed and engulfed about two thirds of the enclave ' s structures . Anything left uncovered was vaporized , but the skulls of thirteen of the wizards would survive , magically transformed into the Skulls of Skullport .
Lute A lute was a stringed instrument with a neck and a wooden soundboard which was often oval or shaped as a teardrop . Lutes were often used by bard s of the Realms . Description . Lutes typically had a round back , so they rested easily on the player ' s stomach . They were also popular instruments to be played in courts and were known to be played as far north as Sundabar . Several types of double - stringed lutes built by Calishite craftsmen were available for purchase through " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " .
Freona madame Freona was an halfling businesswoman in Phlan . Personality . Freona has a keen taste for finer things in life . She was a good cook , a terrible gossip hound and a very skilled entrepreneur . She loved her city and hated the dragon usurper . Activities . Freona managed the Madame Freona ' s Tea Kettle with the help of her five daughters History . Freona ' s tea house was one of the most famous place in Phlan in 1489 DR . After Vorgansharax ' s coup she hid in her shop many individuals sought after by the Tears of Virulence For this the dragon ordered to burn the tea house but an adventuring party hired by the resistance managed to help Freona to escape from the city .
The Tankard of Eels The Tankard of Eels was a tavern in Marsember , Cormyr , operating around 1367 DR . It took its name from a half - ogre patron who once drank a tankard of eel s as a bet . The beverage was later removed from the menu . It was clean , warm , and pleasant , and sold a good variety of ales , wines , and liquors , including zzar . Violence was rare here and it was a good place to hear gossip and news from the Sea of Fallen Stars area , although there was no official entertainment on offer , nor adornments . It was all talk .
Rilsa Rael Rilsa Rael was a crime lord of Baldur ' s Gate in 1479 DR . Personality . Rilsa thought that the Flaming Fists were unnecessarily cruel and uncaring of the poor of the city and believed that the nobles and rich were all to blame for the terrible conditions of the inhabitants of the Outer City district . History . Rilsa was one of the high - ranking members of the Guild . In 1479 DR , Rilsa was involved in the crisis that culminated in the resurrection of Bhaal .
Jhyndara Thiolstar Jhyndara Thiolstar was a High Priestess , or High Luck Priestess , of Tymora in Yhaunn in 1358 DR . Activities . Jhyndara was the ranking priestess in the Ladysluck Tower . She oversaw 34 other priests and priestesses of Tymora . A congregation of 71 followers filled the temple to worship .
Shadow snake Shadow snakes were large , venomous snakes that lived in the jungles of southern Faerûn . They may have had some connection to the Shadowfell . Yuan - ti were said to keep shadow snakes as pets . Description . Shadow snakes were twice as long as a human and had greyish - black skin that was shadowy in substance . Combat . Shadow snakes were ambush predators that surprised prey by stepping through shadows . The bite of this snake could turn a victim ' s limb into a shadowy substance .
Arcane devotee Arcane devotee is a prestige class on Faerûn comprised of arcane spellcaster s dedicated to the deity they worship . Usually they expand their studies into divine magic and acquire lesser divine - related abilities . Arcane devotees often work for the respective church of their deity and are among their most respected members . Devotees also support the church ' s armies during times of conflict . The churches of Azuth , Mystra , Lliira and Bane attract the highest number of arcane devotees . Culture . Although many deities appeal specifically to certain niche groups , most of the greater god s pull followers from all walks of life . Arcanists in particular hold few solid allegiances to the god other than , formerly , Mystra , and many of those who study and use arcane magic can be found worshiping just about any of the major deities . Although many arcanists , particularly wizards , are not particularly devout in their worship and ally themselves with their church primarily for reasons of caution or convenience , others can be truly pious individuals who are willing to give themselves over fully to their patron god ' s will . Some of these pious arcanists go on to become arcane devotees . Arcane devotees are useful assets to any church that possesses them because they complement the divine power of cleric s or paladin s with the arcane power of mages . As a result , many arcane devotees become important and respected members of their god ' s followers , using their arcane power to both aid the church in times of war or create powerful magic item s . In combat , arcane devotees often fight near the front line in order to wreak havoc on enemy forces or destroy the divine spellcasters of opposing gods . Abilities . Primarily , arcane devotees are arcanists and , for a large part , continue to develop along whatever previous training they had in the Art . Among the most basic of these arcane abilities available to them is the power to enlarge the range of their spells by twofold , an ability arcane devotees learn before taking on any formal training as a devotee . Arcane devotees can enhance their spell s in such a way a number of days roughly proportional to their own strength of personality and willpower . However , as part of their part - arcane , part - divine training , arcane devotees obtain a number of unusual powers and abilities . One of these is the so - called " sacred defense " , which allows arcane devotees protection from the prayer s of others or the supernatural abilities of outsiders . Similarly , the most experienced arcane devotees gain the ability to , once per day , surround themselves in an aura of divine power that grants them resistance against hostile magic . Another ability arcane devotees possess is the ability to focus their god ' s moral conviction into divine power , allowing them to cast prayers that draw upon the forces of good , law , evil , or chaos for their strength .
Chanoch Chanoch was a young Shadar - kai warrior from Ikemmu . History . Chanoch was born into a small Shadar - kai enclave . His mother was murdered by a childless Shadar - kai who wanted Chanoch as her son . He escaped into the Shadowfell as soon as he could and was found by a patrol from Ikemmu . He was mentored by a priest of Tempus and was expected to one day take vows as a priest of Tempus . In 1479 DR , Chanoch was selected to accompany Vedoran and Ashok on a mission to rescue the witch Ilvani from from an enclave in the Shadowfell . While inside the enclave , Chanoch argued with Vedoran and , upon their return to Ikemmu , Vedoran accussed Chanoch of insubordination , a capital offense in Ikemmu . Uwan , the leader of Ikemmu , sentenced Chanoch to confinement until his soul faded .
Ghaark Ironseth Lord Ghaark Ironseth was a human of Amnwater , Amn , around 1368 DR , where he led the Ironseth family , owners of about half of the land around Amnwater . Personality . Lord Ironseth was known as a noisy and insensitive man . Relationships . Ghaark ' s third son was the blacksmith Togar Ironseth .
Quimby Quimby was a mage of the city of Procampur in the Vast , who lived some time prior to 882 DR . Quimby was a devoted gourmand but an impatient cook . For aid in meal preparation , Quimby modified the " unseen servant " spell to create " Quimby ' s enchanting gourmet " .
Firedrake ( county ) County Firedrake was both the most populated and the most dangerous county on the Dragon ' s Neck Peninsula in Tethyr . Description . The waters around the peninsula were constantly full of pirates , which made life on this county risk for its citizens . The many beaches provided perfect opportunities for the trades of glassblowing , fishing , and shipbuilding . Geography . Firedrake rested on the westernmost tip of the peninsula , known as the Dragon ' s Head . It was one of the counties of the of Cape Velen , along with Fyraven and Greenshores farther to the east . The county takes its name from Firedrake Bay , which rested between the Dragon ' s Neck and Starspire Peninsulas . Government . Firedrake was governed by Ondul Jarduth in 1370 DR from his manor house of Millvulthan in Velen , but he was often absent , working instead at Tordraken or Faerntarn . Notable Locations . The haunted city of Velen was the most notable settlement in the county .
Manual of the Planes 4th edition Contents . The " Manual of the Planes " is the authoritative guide to the new cosmology presented in the 4th edition of the " Dungeons & Dragons " roleplaying game . Like previous versions of the book the 4th edition of the " Manual of the Planes " ( MotP ) is primarily a lore book , focusing on background information on each plane it covers rather than introducing new rules . At the end of the book , however , rule mechanics are presented for new , , and ritual s . Information in the " Manual of the Planes " is considered canon ical to the 4th edition variant of the " Forgotten Realms " insofar as it does not directly contradict other 4th edition " Realms " sources . For instance , the details of Arvandor are canon but the details on Shom , which does not exist in FR ' s version of the Astral Sea , are not . Similarly , the Feywild and Shadowfell sections are " mostly " apocryphal , since each campaign setting ' s variant of the parallel plane s is a reflection of each setting ' s Prime Material Plane rather than having details wholly unique to itself . The book is divided into seven chapters , as follow :
Gisbertus Gisbertus was the bugbear steward and chamberlain of queen Zaranda Star . Personality . Gisbertus fretted over the other servants and often took it upon himself to cook for the queen , being an expert cook . His most notable feature was perhaps his articulate and refined manner of speech . History . In Hammer of 1370 DR , master chef Thundaerl returned to Tethyr and offered his services to the queen . This caused a conflict with Gisbertus , who did not want to give up his kitchens . In the end , Thundaerl became the chef of the Great Hall while Gisbertus remained the head chef for the palace of Faerntarn itself .