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Brandilar Brandilar was the guard captain of the Merchant ' s League headquarters in Baldur ' s Gate . History . During the iron crisis , Brandilar was aware of abnormalities in his organization ' s leaders . When he met Gorion ' s Ward , he expressed his concerns and helped the Ward in the investigation .
Braerindra Calauth Braerindra Calauth was an elven woman who was the last of Calauth House in Cormanthyr . After her death , she rose as a specter and was entrusted by the Coronal to act as guardian of his quarters . History . Braerindra was one of the first elves to befriend Elminster Aumar in 241 DR .
The Dream of the Dragon The Dream of the Dragon was a chapbook written by the bard Elender Stormfall of Suzail in Cormyr . It was published late in the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR . In the book , Elender discussed the spirit , doubts , and moods of the people of Cormyr around the time of the death of King Azoun IV and the rise of the Regent Alusair in 1371 DR , and of the years after once her rule was in place .
Darkvision ( spell ) Darkvision was an transmutation spell that gave vision in total darkness . Effect . The older version of the spell made the caster see within 60 feet ( 18 meters ) of total darkness , everything in total darkness would appear black and white . This version could be made permanent with Permanency spell . The post Second Sundering version gave the same ability but better : 60 feet normal vision in total darkness . Components . Vocal and somatic components where needed as well as a agate or a pinch of dried carrot .
House of the Hand The House of the Hand was a temple of Torm in the Temple District of the city of Procampur in the Vast . History . Clerics of the House of the Hand forged the sword " Chalsembyr ' s Heart " for the paladin Bertold the Seeker , to aid him in his quest to discover the lost kingdom of Chalsembyr . However , they did not inform Bertold of the sword ' s ability to absorb his soul upon his death . The purpose of this was to preserve his knowledge and findings , so that they might be passed on to future seekers of Chalsembyr . By 1357 DR , the House of the Hand was led by High Priest Pallar the Obedient . Pallar was still in charge by 1367 DR . Early in the Year of the Shield , 1367 DR , priests of Torm ran Calispar Delgorth , a priest of Talona , out of Procampur . In Marpenoth of 1367 DR , when Procampur was struck by the featherlung plague , clerics of Torm treated the sick within the Temple District . When Calispar later dealt with the Shadowkind assassin s in the Year of the Gauntlet , 1369 DR , he asked them to assassinate the high priest of Torm . Inhabitants . In the 1350s and 60s , the temple was led by High Priest Pallar the Obedient , with 26 subpriests and 48 lay - worshipers .
Azhaq Azhaq was a silver dragon paladin of Bahamut and was the " barb " of the Talons of Justice after the Rage of Dragons of 1373 DR . History . In 1373 DR , Azhaq and his fellow Moonwing tried to capture the rebellious song dragon Karasendrieth , but were defeated by Dorn Graybrook ' s team . After the metallic dragon s changed their minds and decided to join the fight against Sammaster , Azhaq and Moonwing helped break the chromatic dragon s ' siege of the Monastery of the Yellow Rose . After an attempt to break the magic shield of the citadel that held the secret of the " Dracorage mythal " , Moonwing was killed . In the final battle , most of the Talons of Justice died , even their captain Havarlan . Thus , Azhaq tasked himself with rebuilding the Talons of Justice , stronger than before , eventually ascending to the rank of leader of the order .
Geoffrey Geoffrey was a brewer in Caer Corwell . Description . Geoffrey was a huge fat man . Personality . Being an accomplished aleman , Geoffrey sold light and dark , but his Callidyrr mead was prized by his patrons . History . In 1345 DR , the guard Erian entered his tent during the Festival of the Spring Equinox and met Kazgoroth disguised as the peasant , " Meridith " .
Spiteful glamor Spiteful glamor is an invocation used by dark pact warlock s . " Spiteful glamor " , when cast , tears into the mind of any creature of the warlock ' s choosing within fifty feet , causing them great pain . The spell is even deadlier when used against creatures who haven ' t yet been injured . With more experience , warlocks can increase the power of " spiteful glamor " , which draws upon the warlock ' s strength of will and personality for much of its deadly power .
Maeruhal Maeruhal was a small city located in eastern Halruaa . Description . Maeruhal was a small settlement located within close proximity to the famed electrum mines of Halruaa . Defenses . Five skyships were permanently docked in Maeruhal . All of them belonged to Halruaan Elders . In addition to the skyships , Maeruhal boasted two companies of elite dwarven warriors . Inhabitants . The renowned craftsman , Boronuil Ironfist made his home in Maeruhal
Astral sphere The Astral sphere was a group of spells granted to cleric s that allowed access to other planes of existence via the Astral Plane . Spells in normal text were listed in the Tome of Magic 2nd edition . Spells in italics were added to the Astral Sphere in the sourcebook .
Scurrd Describe by the Bloodsailor pirate Jalek in Neverwinter Nights as " The Meanest . . . Foulest . . . Black Bile on the Earth . . . A Bottle of Scurrd " this is the last of a series of drinks used in a drinking contest against the half - orc pirate passes out after this one bottle ! In the Seedy Tavern on the second floor a half naked dwarf called Ulfnog is in a hot room and answers when asked " What is in Scurrd ? " Scurrd may be a mixture of different drinks some may be dwarfish . Jalek comments on Scurrd in the following sentence if asked what is in Scurrd : " What is in Scurrd ? What , indeed . Scurrd . . . just seems to find its way . . . to where it can do the most harm . It ' s truly vicious . It cannot be smelled by the elderly . . . it cannot be held by small children . . . It is Scurrd , and woe be to ye that take it to your tongue . "
Argus Treader The Argus Treader was a Gontese merchant ship owned by Captain Madwave of Szant . Background . The " Argus Treader " was one of the few Gontese ships that didn ' t belong to the Twelvefold . It was famous across Returned Abeir as the ship that never had lost either crew or cargo .
Maastik Maastik was a drow priestess of Ghaunadaur who lived in the Underdark . Description . Maastik had a mane of white hair that contrasted with her night - black skin . She wore a black robe with orange and purple details . Possessions . She owned a " wand of fear " , as well as a " cloak of protection " . Activities . As part of Ghaunadaur ' s clergy , Maastik could control slime s and similar creatures that fell under her god ' s portfolio . She often took part in live sacrifices in honor of Ghaunadaur .
Pazruki language Pazruki , also called Pazruk , was a language spoken by the Pazruki of the Ama Basin . It was one of the chief languages of the region . Related languages . Pazruki was related to Issacortae and Wu - haltai , other languages in the Amaese languages group . As with the other Amaese languages , Pazruki was considered to be " only vaguely related " to the Eastern Imaskari languages group . Dialects . It comprised a family of dialects descending from a common ancestral tongue . The Pazruki nation had little writing or centralization , so the language developed independently of the other nations . The two most prominent dialects were Tchaltin - Pazruk and Erla - Pazruk . Speakers . The Pazruki tongue was spoken largely by the Pazruki nation , who dwelled in the northern Koryaz Mountains . Other native speakers were the Pazruki - descended clans who inhabited the forests to the east and the forested hills lying further north . Terminology . A legendary race that ruled the land in ancient times was known as the Maraloi , which meant " ancient lords " in Pazruki .
Realms of the Deep Realms of the Deep , edited by Philip Athans , is the seventh anthology of stories from the Forgotten Realms . The stories involve The Threat from the Sea trilogy . Contents . Hard Choices . By Lynn Abbey Fire is Fire . By Elaine Cunningham Messenger to Serôs . By Peter Archer The Place Where Guards Snore at their Posts . By Ed Greenwood Lost Cause . By Richard Lee Byers Forged in Fire . By Clayton Emery One who Swims with Sekolah . By Mel Odom The Crystal Reef . By Troy Denning The Patrol . By Larry Hobbs The Star of Tethyr . By Thomas M . Reid Persana ' s Blade . By Steven E . Schend And the Dark Tide Rises . By Keith Francis Strohm
Duir leather Duir leather referred to any leather , or leather item , crafted in Duirtanal . Description . The unique processes required to produce duir leather were known only to the guild masters of Duirtanal . Duir leather was tougher , softer , and more durable than any other leather found on Toril . This greatly affected the price of an item crafted from duir leather . Depending on the item , the price was 2 - 20 times more expensive than comparable leather items . Leather armor made from duir leather offered greater protection while being lighter and more comfortable than regular leather armor .
Chaos Bay Chaos Bay was an inlet of water on the Great Sea named for its often impassable coral reefs and sandbars , which offered natural protection for the corsairs ' main base of Hawa . Description . The coral reefs and sandbars guarding Chaos Bay were shifted regularly through the use of unknown magic . The water was kept crystal clear since few dared enrage the sea elf keepers . Inhabitants . Sea elves maintained the reefs and sandbars of Chaos Bay , moving them at regular intervals to keep potential enemies confused . The sea elves guided friendly ships safely through the harbor . Wise captains offered gifts to the sea elves in exchange for their services . The pristine waters of the bay were populated with a large variety of creatures including fish , dolphin s , crustaceans , and sea horses . Kawthar bint Husn umm Ra ' id and her son Ra ' id bin Kawthar led the sea elf colony , occasionally taking part in the Corsair Council of Hawa .
Brightleaf Brightleaf was a treant in Cormanthor during the Rage of Demons . Activities . Brightleaf regularly reported forest news to Serinia of Elventree . History . During the Rage of Demons , he succumbed to the madness of the demon lord Graz ' zt until some adventurers ( members of the Emerald Enclave hired by Elanil Elassidil to bring peace to the spirit of her ancestor Meira Faerenduil ) confronted him . Personality . In his madness , Brightleaf considered himself a god . He was wary of strangers but not hostile at first . He spoke metaphorically and painfully slowly in a rich bass tone , but almost never reached a point . Relationship . Brightleaf was an ally of the Emerald Enclave and had dealings with Serinia .
Oren Yogilvy Oren Yogilvy was was a halfling musician in Goldenfields sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . Activities . Oren resided permanently at the Northfurrow ' s End inn . After drunk he wandered for the building in search of inspiration . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR Oren was at the inn when giant s attacked the city . Personality . Oren truly lived for and by his music . Sometime he found in trouble but his music had always saved him from harm . Behind the scenes . Oren was one of the special NPCs that could be played by the players during the campaign ' s arc in their city .
Dlara Dlara was a wizard in the village of Amphail . History . Dlara was a wizard from Chult who ended up working as the second - in - command of Mother Gothal ' s festhall in Amphail . She was very popular among the young noblemen of Waterdeep for her wrestling shows , which was an unusual sport in the North .
Mane ' s Band Mane ' s Band was a group of ten adventures , led by the warrior Mane . History . In 1344 DR the band almost met their death ' s in the Yuirwood and disbanded for a time . By 1345 DR Mane ' s Band had reformed and added in the defense of Shadowdale during that dale ' s Time of No Lords . In 1356 DR Mane ' s Band took part in the defeat of Lashan Aumersair . Afterwords the band moved east to Hillsfar and then to Mulmaster where nothing more was heard from them . The fate of Mane ' s Band remains unknown .
Upvale Upvale is the name of the area between Tall Trees and the Far Forest . This region , along the Delimbiyr ( River Shining ) , used to be an area with many farms and pastures settled by humans , but subject to frequent raids by orcs . It eventually fell under the control of Hellgate Keep until that location was laid to ruins . It is part of a larger region known as the Delimbiyr Vale .
Serpentine stone Serpentine stone was the name given to a wide variety of minerals including williamsite , ricolite , picrolite , taxoite , and bowenite . It was used for carving , furniture inlays , and building facing . Outside the Realms it was known as . Description . This greenish material was found in large deposits and could cut be into thin slabs for ornamental screening , used as an inlay , or as ornamental surfacing . A typical price was 3 gp per pound ( 6 . 6 gp / kg ) . Powers . This stone was used for in the creation of the figurine of wondrous power known as the " serpentine owl " . Certain varieties of this mineral shared the same protective properties as the gem - quality serpentine , i . e . , it granted a one - time boon of a " resist fire " and a " resist cold " spell , disintegrating to dust after reacting to one each of extreme cold and extreme heat . Only skilled jewelers , miners , and spellcasters with experience working with this stone could determine if a particular sample had this magical property or not .
Filithan Filithan was a male priest of Ilmater from Bormton , Amn , in the 3rd century DR , who held the title " Revered Brother " and helped create 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 , the sword " Dornavver " was completed in the Year of the Wrath Sword , 275 DR . On the night of the Feast of the Moon that same year , Filithan , along with Archsufferer Irmakul " Bloodthews " , Exalted Servant Volshur the Crooked and other senior clergy of Ilmater , took the sword and gathered at Allyn ' s Anvil in the Alimir Mountains east of Calimshan . There they conducted a holy ritual in which their impassioned prayers and howls of suffering enchanted the sword . These events were documented in the tome " Relics of the Righteous " .
Buldegas Mhaerkoon Buldegas Mhaerkoon was a human man living in the cities of Wheloon and Arabel in Cormyr . He was the proprietor of the Wyvern Watch Inn and another inn . History . Buldegas was formerly a warrior . He was the long - time owner of the Wyvern Watch Inn , in business by 1358 DR . During the Time of Troubles , he gave shelter to Kelemvor Lyonsbane , Midnight , and Adon , hiding them from their foes . He continued to manage the Wyvern through 1369 DR . 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 . He was only recently gone by 1374 . He left his two daughters , Asanta and Baerill , in charge of the Wyvern . Description . Buldegas Mhaerkoon was overweight and red - faced . Personality . He was a cynical man but generally kind and generous . He was often patriotic to Cormyr , and always an entrepreneur . Relationships . Buldegas had two daughters , Asanta & Baerill . Activities . Buldegas made the Wyvern Watch Inn successful with his low prices , though he also went for low quality . He watered down the beer and wine , and instructed his daughters to do the same , though they conveniently forgot to do so .
Seven Snakes The Seven Snakes were a mercenary and bandit group based out of Daggerford who predominantly did " dirty works " for the Zhentarim . Their primary contact was Nelkin Danniker . History . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , Kella Darkhope hired them in order to occupy the village of Nightstone .
Yartar Yartar was a fortified city standing on the east bank of the River Dessarin . It was connected by a fortified bridge to a citadel on the west bank where the Evermoor Way ( linking Triboar and Silverymoon crossed the Dessarin . It was a crossroads trading town , so it was always bustling with caravans entering and leaving its walls . History . In 1361 DR , Baron Alahar Khaumfros attempted to further a plot to provoke the Lords ' Alliance ( particularly Waterdeep ) to war against Ruathym on behalf of the Kraken Society and Luskan . He was foiled in his attempt when Liriel Baenre , Fyodor , and Caladorn Cassalanter discovered the plot . Government . The ruler of Yartar , the " Waterbaron " , was elected for life . The Waterbaron in 1366 DR was Belleethe Kheldorna . This position was previously held by Alahar Khaumfros , who had inherited the position from his father and who was later revealed to be the leader of the Kraken Society . Khaufros employed the doppelganger Semmonemily to do his dirty work and had an elderly steward was named Cladence . Alliances . Yartar was a member of the Lords ' Alliance .
Mhaumask Mhaumask of Mordulkin was a human wizard from the city of Mordulkin in Chessenta in the mid – 14th century DR , and a member of the Zhentarim . Around 1358 DR , he served as the most powerful mageling to Ruatheene and was based in a Zhentilar camp in the valley of Arntethyl by the river Tesh .
Avatar An avatar was a physical manifestation of a deity on Toril . It was usually significantly less powerful than the deity it represented . The deity Tiamat had her avatar slain twice , implying the loss of an avatar did not result in any permanent damage to the deity .
Urthag Urthag the Knife was a infamous pirate who preyed on the Dragon Reach in north Faerûn around the early 7th century DR . History . Urthag somehow got his hands on Galathos , a magic sword forged during the ancient empire of Raumathar and lost many centuries before . He spent some time in the city of Chessagol in the Vast , and boldly caroused for several hours at the Bloated Gargoyle Inn . Finally , the Royal Constabulary discovered him and tried to arrest him . Urthag fled across the rooftops of Chessagol , but was forced to drop Galathos . Urthag escaped and his sword was given to King Lamoth . Legend had it that Urthag the Knife buried his treasure on the island of Two Rocks in the harbor of Harrowdale Town in the Dalelands . However , not a trace of this hoard was found by the mid – 14th century DR .
Thantan Rhyrdyl Thantan Rhyrdyl was one of the leaders ( a Boar ' s Head ) of the Order of the Blue Boar , a mercenary recruitment company in Amn . Description . Thantan was charismatic to the point of seeming arrogant . Activities . He was the battlefield leader of the Order . He was a very cabable cavalry officer . History . Hailing from a wealthy Amnish merchant family , Thantan in his youth formed his well - armed and armored private mercenary cavalry company , and left the family business . While disappointed in this , his family did not disown him .
Hazlik Hazlik was a Red Wizard who formerly lived in Thay and later became the Lord of Hazlan in the Demiplane of Dread . History . Hazlik was a rising Red Wizard of Thay of the Evocation school . In his rise to power , he became enemy of the necromancer Thantosya . Hazlik coveted her lover , Orliab , but this was the start of his downfall . Orliab , under orders from Thantosya , manipulated Hazlik and lured him into a trap . Captured by his enemies , Hazlik was tattooed with feminine tattoos , making him a pariah among his fellow Red Wizards . Full of rage , he killed Orliab and tortured Thantosya to death . In search of his enemies , he was claimed by the Dark Powers and arrived in the Demiplane of Dread where he become the ruler of his own domain , Hazlan . He also become one of the most powerful spellcasters of Ravenloft .
Saestra Karanok Saestra Karanok was the vampire daughter of the ruler of Luthcheq in Chessenta in 1357 DR . History . During a very bad joke by her brother Naeros Karanok she was locked in a crypt for nine days ; when Saestra exited she was a vampire . However she managed to kept secret the fact to her family and directing them in destroying her vampire master . Saestra managed to kept her secret offering herself to supervised the city watch at night , explaining this as a system to improve the watch ' s efficiency . Using the watch ' s cover she killed people she pretended to be wizards secretly draining them of blood . Activities . On days Saestra delivered baskets of food , healing herbs , and small toys for the children of Luthcheq . On night Saestra using confiscated magic tools incriminated a person to be a wizard and during a private interrogation drained the victim ' s blood . Personality . Saestra had two personalities depending of her hunger : in one she was sweet , innocent and loving , in the other she was a savage killer .
Konishi Seichi Konishi Seichi was a member of the ninja Konishi clan in Kozakura in 1357 DR . Activities . Seichi lived in Dojyu as a wu jen named Kumorigawa Seichi with her father Konishi Ieyasu . She acted as main lieutenant of her father during the ninja missions . Seichi was one of the few to knew about the Iridescent Peacock Society even though she is not a member . Often she was away from Dojyu perfuming some ninja missions . Personality . Seichi was authoritative and ruthless . Also she had a sadistic vein during interrogations .
Meralaine Meralaine was a young human necromancer from Luthcheq . After Tchazzar lifted restrictions on mage s , Meralaine joined the Chessenta n army during the war with Threskel . She angered Tchazzar , who had a strong dislike for the undead , when she raised the dead during a battle . After the war she joined the Brotherhood of the Griffon and fell in love with the wizard Oraxes . Description . Meralaine is dimunitive and has a snub nose .
Oparl Oparl was a town consisting of sixty large Calishite mansions , walled off with each having a good view of the rest of Bedorn , being situated on four high knolls . Strangers were not welcome here . Injured persons were occasionally given some supplies but were otherwise forced off to the nearest source of water by the private security of the nearest mansion . There were two ways to get into one of the buildings in this town , either as an invited guest or as an invader who had defeated a small army of mercenaries , security guards , and trained or " charm ed " monsters . Buildings were ramshackle and frequently destroyed under their own weight due to poor building methods . Workcrews were thus almost continually hired to rebuild structures in an ever more gaudy and unfeasible fashion .
Ephram Darano Ephram Darano was a halfling wererat wizard near Spellgard in 1479 DR . History . Ephram was the patriarch of the Darano , a halfling clan cursed with lycanthropy . In 1478 DR , he led his fellows to Spellgard , seeking Lady Saharel ' s counsel with the hopes of finding a cure . However , during the full moon , an argument broke out and many Darano transformed and killed their fellow family members in a blood - fueled frenzy . Horrified by their actions , Ephram and his surviving fellows abandoned their quest and started living in one of the ruins , preying upon the seekers .
Rucien - Xan Rucien - Xan was a hidden elven realm allegedly located somewhere in the Chondalwood . Supposedly , it contained only one city , also called Rucien - Xan that served as the capital for both it and the nearby realm of Nikerymath . No explorer or adventurer has ever found Rucien - Xan , though stories exist mentioning it that date back to the time when Jhaamdath was founded . The moonstars did , however , have an agent in Rucien - Xan , though obviously this was a closely guarded secret , as was most of the moonstars ' activity . Nuvian Eyes - Ashen was their regional agent for the Vilhon Reach and Shining Plains regions .