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Cernd Cernd is a party NPC in the " " computer game and its expansion " " , and can be recruited into the player ' s party from his prison cell beneath the Mayor of Trademeet ' s home . He plays a vital role in the quest to resolve the disturbance at the druid grove , and also gives the player access to another subquest involving his son . In the game , Cernd comes equipped with two personal items ; a Cloak of the High Forest and a Staff of the High Forest . Only Cernd can use these items . Biography . Cernd is a respected senior druid from a grove in the land of Tethyr , to the south of Amn . In 1369 DR , he was sent north to investigate a disturbance at a druid grove in Amn . The influence of Shadow Druids had corrupted the once peaceful druid enclave , resulting in conflict with the nearby town of Trademeet ; while investigating the area Cernd was captured by the townsfolk and imprisoned . They mistakenly took him for one of the Shadow Druids responsible , and based on these suspicions they incarcerated him - delaying his investigation and prolonging the crisis . If Cernd joins your party , it will give you a side quest that concerns Cernd ' s past . It is revealed that , to become druid , he abandoned his wife , who ( unknown to Cernd ) was pregnant at the time . The wife subsequently died , and Cernd ' s son is taken by a noble . As the player will manage , in any way , to take the child back , Cernd will leave the party for a while to baptize his son . However , he ' s later found in his grove and willing to rejoin the party . Cernd ' s ending storyline from " " suggests that after the events chronicled in the game , he attained the rank of Grand Druid ; however , he stopped the ascension when he found out that his estranged son had raised an army that threatened the Sword Coast . Cernd and his son met on the battlefield , dying by one another ' s hands . Voice Acting . Cernd is voiced by Jason Marsden .
Nezram ' s sapphire screen of shielding Nezram ' s sapphire screen of shielding was an abjuration spell that had the dubious distinction of having one of the longest names in the school of Abjuration . Effects . It created a floating , square shaped shield of sapphire blue colored force that protected the target from physical and magical attacks . History . This spell was presumably developed by Nezram .
Dancing hart The dancing hart was a magical chalice that was one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , a collection of magical vessels created by the Han people of Koryo in ancient times . Description . It was carved in the shape of a deer that held a cup in its antlers . Powers . Certain old records of arcane matters stated that the cup component should be filled with the blood of one ' s foe in order to activate the power of the " dancing hart " . However , its actual powers were lost to history . History . As one of the Wo - ha Ui - jung , the " dancing hart " < nowiki > ' s < / nowiki > powers had most likely at one stage influenced the history of Koryo . However , it was later lost . It was speculated to lie among the treasures of Toranu Gang - po , a fortress whose location was also lost by the mid – 14th century DR .
Society of the Sword The Society of the Sword was the largest and oldest mercenary company in Chessenta and also active in the Vilhon Reach around 1358 DR . Organization . Contracts . They wanted only high - profile jobs , never against a weak opponent . Employers were required to also pay for transportation , food , and additional equipment . They payed shares to the beneficiaries of slain members . They charged 1500 gold piece s per week for their services , or 300 gp per day for shorter jobs . History . The Society was founded in the mid - 1200s DR . During Stilmus ' s leadership , the Society was obsessed by honor and developed a grudge against the Renegades .
Nay of the djinn The nay of the djinn was a magical musical instrument created by skilled djinn craftsmen to honor the chieftain of the jann of the High Desert on his ascension day . Since each new jann chieftain received a full set of magical instruments known collectively as the instruments of the jann , there were multiple " nays of the djinn " scattered throughout Zakhara . Description . In many ways this instrument was just like any other " nay " . However , it was constructed of gold harvested from a special plant called a golden wand whose reeds were metallic . These plants were only found within the mountainous region of the dangerous Land of the Yak - Men . Many djinn sacrificed their lives in order to obtain this rare material for the " nay " . Powers . Anyone playing the " nay of the djinn " replicated the effects of the " enthrall " spell to anyone who listened so long as they kept playing the instrument . Bard s or " rawunin " could use this power twice per day , but all others could only activate this magic once per day . Additionally , bards and " rawunin " could use the " nay " to " whistle up the wind " , summoning a strong air elemental to do their bidding as long as the music of the " nay " was played . The elemental returned to their home plane the moment the music stopped or was interrupted in any way . This power could be used once per week .
Melauthaur Melauthaur , also known as The Undying One , was the emperor of Melabrauth in Returned Abeir as of 1479 DR . He was a very old and powerful dracolich , and formerly a black dragon . Activities . As of 1479 DR , Melauthaur was more focused on ruling his lands than anything else . He left the day - to - day government to his " overdragons " , dragon lords who he had elevated over their brethren . However , he was also interested in obtaining a powerful relic known as the Shadow of Ao , and he usually sent his dragon servants to search for it across Returned Abeir . History . During the Wailing Years , Melauthaur had to endure a fierce dragonborn rebellion on his lands that nearly killed a quarter of the dragon population of Melabrauth . Melauthaur had to intervene , and using powerful magic he learned from the Dawn Titans he was able to destroy Djerad Kusold and thwart the rebellion . Since then , he forbade his servants to have dragonborn slaves .
Kayalithica Thane Kayalithica was the ruler of the stone giant s sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . Kayalithica was one of the giant lords at the time of the shattering of the ordning . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , after the disappearance of storm giant king Hekaton , all giant lords started their path to reshaping the ordning . Kayalithica ' s plan was to seek divine illumination from the giant god Skoraeus Stonebones and destroying all the small folks ' settlements built upon the ruins of ancient Ostoria . In order to accomplished her project , Kayalithica allied with the similarly - minded Uthgardt Blue Bear Tribe and her minions destroyed the nearby Orlbar and Llorkh . Activities . Usually , Kayalithica was at the temple of Skoraeus Stonebones , meditating in front of the Steinfang stalactite , which she believed whispered the will of Skoraeus . In truth , she was deceived and the Steinfang housed a fragment of the earth primordial Draunn , who wanted only to create havoc .
Snail - and - eel soup Snail - and - eel soup was a dish made by the lizardfolk of the Vast Swamp of Cormyr , made from snails and eel s . In the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR , the Sharptooth tribe brewed snail - and - eel soup in a hot spring at their encampment in the swamp . The chieftain Kessessek offered this concoction to adventurers investigating Shar ran activities there as they parlayed .
Compass rose Compass roses were magical compasses that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Description . These small tracking devices had a piece shaped like a rose and a clear medallion with the cardinal directions clearly marked . Powers . The rose was attached to any solid , nonliving surface , where it would send out a signal for up to 100 miles ( 161 km ) . The medallion could trace the signal like a compass . A tiny arrow would appear on the medallion when traveling in the right direction . A simple command word was need to detach the rose . " Dispel magic " , or similar effects made the compass rose inoperable for one day but did not allow someone to remove the rose .
Sea of Caravans The Sea of Caravans , also called Bahr al - Dahil , was an inland sea nestled between north , west , and Interior Zakhara in 1367 DR . Geography . The Sea of Caravans was an important body of water connecting trade and commerce between Qudra and the Free Cities of Zakhara in the north with the Cities of the Heart in the southeast . Both the Mountains of the Lizard ' s Tongue and the Spine of the Dog created steep borders along the entire stretch of the sea ' s western and southern boundaries . Activities . Travel by ship through the sea bypassed hundreds , if not thousands of miles , of perilous desert travel . The Sea of Caravans , Al - Tariq Channel , and Suq Bay were constantly patrolled by the Grand Caliph ' s warships to ensure safe travel for traders and pilgrims .
Phylactery of righteousness Phylacteries of righteousness were magical item s that could be found in Zakhara , the Land of Fate . They were only carried or used by holy slayer s . Description . A phylactery of righteousness was actually a collection of sacred writings that were worn on the user ' s arm . Powers . This item provided heightened combat skills against the " Unenlightened " or anyone who had offended the user ' s god .
Blast of pain Blast of pain was a divine spell that bolstered the health , strength , and endurance of a protected creature . Users . The spell could be cast by cleric s who commanded the combat and necromantic spheres . It was commonly used priests of Ilmater . Effect . As its name suggested , the " blast of pain " spell inflicted intense pain on its victim , via a ray of smoky grey light shot from caster to the target . A creature that succumbed to the pain was left writhing in agony for some time , their nervous system damaged , incapable of action or coherent thought , and senseless to goings - on around them . One who resisted was merely slowed both mentally and physically , and harmed less , before the spell passed .
Ologh Ologh was a male orc and Overking of the orc kingdom of Vastar in the 6th century DR . History . At some point , Ologh rose to the position of Overking of Vastar . He created a throne for himself and the title , holding court from the Hollow Mountain . However , Ologh the Overking was killed by the black dragon Iyrauroth , dying to the wyrm ' s claws and fangs , in the Year of Writhing Darkness , 572 DR , leaving the position vacant . With that , Vastar descended into civil war as orcish factions battled for control across the land . Description . Ologh was described as a " monstrous " orc . Possessions . The Blazing Banner of Ologh the Overking was his famous battle standard and an important military artifact .
Hellgate Keep Hellgate Keep , formerly Ascalhorn , was a city of evil on the northeast edge of the High Forest . It was destroyed in 1369 DR when the Harpers used the Gatekeeper ' s Crystal , and is now overseen by the treant Turlang and his fellows . History . Ascalhorn . Ascalhorn was founded by the Eaerlann i elves in the northeast of the High Forest on an area known as Ascal ' s Horn , to protect the boundaries of the kingdom . They gave it to the Netherese refugees after Netheril fell . Wulgreth , a Netherese wizard , summoned devil s to the city in 820 DR . In 880 DR , this prompted other wizards , with the guidance of the fey ' ri , to summon demon s to counteract the devils and in 882 DR the demons won the battle and subsequently conquered the city . The demons continued their rampage , destroying Eaerlann and Ammarindar . Hellgate . In 886 DR , Harpers placed wards around the keep to prevent demons from using their gate abilities . In 1368 DR , the Blue Bear tribe , led by shaman and chieftain Tanta Hagara , marched on the fiend - ridden fortress .
Mosque of Blood The Mosque of Blood was the second - most - noticeable feature of the Zakhara n city of Qudra . Location . This crimson - covered mosque was the largest temple in the entire Land of Fate used to worship the warrior - god Vataqatal . Structure . The walls of this mosque were made of regular sandstone but were coated regularly with henna to honor those who shed their blood in battle .
Sunsho Daji Sunsho Daji was a samurai in Maeshi Province in 1360 DR . History . Daji was the youngest son of honorable Sunsho Anteki . In 1360 Daji and his older brother Shunso Miharu went to Ito - Jo . Miharu entered in the caves deep the castle and Daji remained to wait outside but the brother never come back . After some time passing fishing he met an adventuring party hired by Michimori Uemon to recover the Seven Swords and decided to join them in order to find his brother . At last Daji discovered that Miharu was killed and eat by a wandering oni
Casildar Ruinlord Casildar was a leader of the Zhentarim , the second - in - command of Iyachtu Xvim ' s Heart of the Hand and Tor Blackflame in the Year of the Tankard , 1370 DR . History . Casildar was a long time supporter of Fzoul Chembryl . As a cleric of Bane he was peripherally involved in the hunt for Shandril Shessair In the Year of the Gauntlet , 1369 DR , Casildar was promoted to be the second to the High Priestess of Xvim Xana the Once Martyred . After his promotion to head priest of the Heart of the Hand , Casildar gained some economic power helping coordinate the Zhent caravan trade .
Thullen Thullen was the benevolent brother of the cloud giant countess Sansuri sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR He lived in Lyn Armaal with Sansuri ' s family . Usually Thullen acted as babysitter of the children of Sansuri . Personality . Thullen was in many ways the opposite of his sister , he disliked violence , was gentle and soft - spoken and no interested to gain power or influence . However he made a oath of protect Sansuri . The only thing that made him truly angry was tried to harm his nephews .
Speak with plants Speak with plants was a divination or alteration spell that allowed the caster to converse in very simple terms with vegetative and fungoid life forms . Effects . This spell worked on all sorts of plants and plant creatures . For a few minutes , the caster was able to ask questions and receive answers from plants . The divination version of this spell applied to the caster , whereas the alteration version applied to plants in a 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) radius . Non - intelligent plants have very limited perception and therefore could not notice specific details about their immediate surroundings , but could tell if creatures passed through or over them for example . Intelligent plants were not charmed in any way and could still be evasive , uncooperative , or hostile if so inclined ; friendly ones could sometimes be persuaded to perform a service . The alteration version of " speak with plants " gave the caster some control over non - intelligent vegetation ; he or she could order a passage through thickets or for vines to entangle pursuers ( or release those caught in an " entangle " spell ) for example , as long as it was within the normal movement capability of the flora . Components . The divination version of this spell only required verbal and somatic components . The alteration version also required a drop of water , a bit of dung , and a small flame .
Konang Pen Konang Pen was a city in the kingdom of Koryo in Kara - Tur . It stood west of the Tumen River and east of the Naktong Moors . Industry . The people of Konang Pen dug peat from the perilous Naktong Moors . History . In 1357 DR , a great fire struck Konang Pen , razing large parts of the city . Desperate to rebuild important structures such a defences , housing , and storage facilities , the city authorities pressed even travellers passing into the reconstruction effort .
Haeler Thommadur Haeler Thommadur was a warrior during the Elemental Evil crisis . History . In 1491 DR , Haeler organized a caravan under the orders of Ascaleld Marurryn , who acted as negotiator for the Sembia n Rolling Wheel . In truth , Haeler wanted to use the caravan as bait for some bandits operating in the area . With the help of some adventurers , Haeler and his men managed to clear the area .
Sorcerer ' s Moon " Sorcerer ' s Moon " is the fourth issue of the " Advanced Dungeons & Dragons " comics series set in the " Forgotten Realms " and published by DC Comics . It was written by Michael Fleisher and Jan Duursema , drawn by Duursema , and edited by Barbara Kesel . It ended the story arc begun in " The Gathering " and continued in " The Bounty Seekers Of Manshaka " and " The Secret of Selûne ' s Eye " . Background . The back of the issue presents a map of the caverns beneath Imgig Zu ' s tower , where all of the action takes place . Appendix . Reprints . This issue was reprinted in the Dungeons & Dragons Classics , Vol . 1 trade paperback by in March 2011 .
Denver Gilliam Denver Gilliam was a businessman in Skullport . Personality . Denver liked written contracts . All his employers had to sign a very wordy and complicated contract that guaranteed a term of service and specified the penalties to be incurred should the contract be broken ; in truth , he used the contacts to scare his subordinates . History . An outcast noble of Waterdeep , he tried a career in adventuring until he discovered his true vocation : restaurateur . Soon , Denver had opened a series of taverns all over the city , becoming very rich . In 1370 DR , he had to become the head cook of Traitor Picks , after the regular cook was fired and nobody wanted to stay in the position .
Kymil Nimesin Kymil Nimesin is a sun elf who has earned a spotless reputation as one of the finest teachers of swordsmanship and as an eminent person at the Elven Court . History . Kymil is over 600 years old and has borne witness to the fall of Myth Drannor and the rise of the House Moonflower rulers of Evermeet . The latter event he regards as an abomination that never should have happened , considering the sun elves to be the true rulers of elvenkind . He has spent much of his life toiling endlessly to come up with a plan to kill off the royal family of Evermeet and restore the Council of Elders , which was the form of government in the days of Myth Drannor . Towards this end , he employed numerous agents and resources , including a group of gold elves he referred to as his Elite Guard , treasure taken from a dragon ' s hoard and even the dark elven goddess Lolth . His efforts had almost succeeded , and all members of the royal family but three were dead , including King Zaor Moonflower and Princess Amnestria , the mother of Arilyn Moonblade . However , Arilyn and Danilo Thann managed to relocate the portal to Evermeet he planned to use , and she defeated him in hand - to - hand combat . He was tried by a Harper tribunal and sentenced to lifelong imprisonment in some remote dimensional plane , but escaped with the aid of Lolth and renewed his plan by mounting a massive assault upon Evermeet that left many elves dead . He was again stopped , this time by Prince Lamruil , but again escaped through use of a magical ring . Kymil ' s current whereabouts are unknown , but he can only be pursuing the same goal , which he has come to believe in so fanatically that there are many who question his sanity . Relations . Kymil is a member of the Nimesin clan , which is a minor branch of the Durothil clan , one of the oldest and most honored houses .
Hurgan Stoneblade Hurgan Stoneblade was a dwarf living in Ulgoth ' s Beard . History . Hurgan recruited Gorion ' s Ward to retrieve the Soultaker dagger from the Durlag ' s Tower . Later , he attended the funeral of Lord de ' Arnise , Nalia De ' Arnise ' s father , in Athkatla .
Brandobaris Brandobaris was the halfling deity of thievery and an exarch of Sheela Peryroyl . He was the misapprehensions of halflings held by most races in divine form . He was constantly scheming and meddling , as he was curious and with a short attention span . Where the tall races would add more interest in one ' s purse than his character , Brandobaris cares for character more . Brandobaris had few enemies , as his charm and wits allowed him to escape from trouble . Worshipers . Brandobaris ' worshipers were usually Lightfoot Halflings who share his curiosity . His stories were often adored by children who were raised with the stories of his exploits . Strongheart Halfling communities often discouraged his worship as it was associated with an undisciplined lifestyle and thievery . Ghostwise Halflings saw him as the perversion of civilized society . Relationships . Brandobaris had a relation with Tymora , which was likely the reason for his luck . Brandobaris also got on well with the rest of his pantheon . The other way around , however , was not the case . Garl Glittergold , Erevan Ilesere , Tymora , and Brandobaris formed an informal group of mischief , which sometimes worked on the nerves of more serious gods , such as Helm . Vergadain , Baervan Wildwanderer , and Quorlinn enjoyed his friendship as well . Mask had Brandobaris ' respect on terms of skill , however his cruelty prevented them from forming a friendship . Brandobaris ' exploits led to the enmity of Beshaba and Urdlen . For Abbathor , Brandobaris had no love , as he only cares about the gold . History . Brandobaris played a role in creation of Luiren , the halfling lands . Stories goes that he tricked an ogre in a series of challenges after which he had won the land for the halfling race . Furthermore there are stories about him tricking dragons and escaping from hordes of devils with bags of their treasure . His greatest tale would likely be how he snuck into Myrkul ' s Bone Citadel to save thousands of innocents and left a vase of flowers in return and some erotically shaped chocolate candies . Dogma . Seek excitement and danger wherever your feet take you , for risk - taking leads to life ' s greatest rewards . Lust for thrill , not for treasure , for greed obscures the true prize of the experience . At the end of the day , the halfling with the wildest tale is the most honored in the eyes of the Irrepressible Scamp .
Arquiuius Arquiuius was a wizard in Thay . History . Arquiuius was a reclusive wizard who took as apprentice the young orphan Halloran . Around 1351 DR , he tried a very difficult summoning spell that went wrong . The summoned monster broke free and killed Arquiuius and destroyed his tower while Halloran escaped .