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Dead Dwarf Bridge Dead Dwarf Bridge , or Clearflow Bridge , was located near the Lake of Mists next to the small city of Drubiev . This site had an evil reputation among locals since it marked the final stand of Theodo Greataxe and his seven loyal companions . Description . This solid bridge was constructed by dwarves with fine rosy marble . History . During the collapse of Raumathar and Narfell , Theodo and his companions were able to hold off the forces of Narfell , barring their access to Clearflow Bridge . Invading forces from Narfell slipped past all Raumathar patrols with the exception of a patrol led by Theodo , who was able to keep them from crossing the bridge and gaining access to Almorel . Theodo sent his five scouts ahead to warn of the impending attack , retaining only seven loyal dwarves for his stand against the overwhelming enemy . Unable to destroy the bridge in time , the dwarves knew they would surely perish against the forces of Narfell who numbered one thousand riders . Theodo ' s dwarves stood in the center of the bridge , two abreast , and faced the onslaught from Narfell . Initially the Nar simply charged the dwarves , hoping their superior numbers would overwhelm the smaller force , but the dwarves held strong , losing only Talmar of Baraski to grievous wounds . Arrows were used next , but the dwarves were safe behind a wall of the corpses of human s and horse s and behind their sturdy shields . One arrow killed Uthos when it struck him in the head . Three more dwarves fell in battle , leaving only three to defend the bridge ; these were Njal Granitson , Molnir the Mighty , and Theodo Greataxe himself . A Nar wizard used his magic to force Njal to attack his companions . During the ensuing struggle , Njal and Molnir tumbled over the side of the bridge to their deaths on the rocks and river below . Only Theodo remained . The last remaining dwarf bravely met charge after charge . It was said that the Clearflow River ran red with the blood of his enemies that day . Bleeding from a hundred injuries , and knowing he could hold out no longer , Theodo shattered Greataxeson , his magical weapon , on the bridge and tossed the broken fragments into the river . The bridge cracked from the blow and Theodo charged the Nar , killing another twenty with only the haft of his shattered weapon , before he finally succumbed to his injuries . It was widely rumored that Theodo and his men still guarded the bridge in undeath .
Blackdagger Bandits The Blackdagger Bandits were a powerful bandit group operated on the High Road led by the brothers Malus and Traven Blackdagger . History . Malus and Traven were two penniless brothers from Luskan . In the years just after the Spellplague of 1385 DR , they began their bandit careers with only a handful of men , but their ruthlessness and keen eye for opportunity earned them great success . The Blackdagger Bandits , as they were called , gained some measure of fame , and criminals flocked to join them . With the rebuilding of Neverwinter and the subsequent increase in trade , the Blackdagger Bandits saw an even greater increase both to their income and to their ranks . After Neverwinter put a bounty or their heads , the two brothers disappeared for a time and started rumors that they had been killed and someone else led the Blackdagger Bandits . The truth was more nefarious : the Red Wizard necromancer Kallos Tam had transformed them into undead in order to use them and their forces to attack the city of Neverwinter . The Harpers discovered the plot and recruited an adventurer to destroy the bandits , so the adventurer infiltrated the bandit ' s stronghold of Cragmire Keep and effectually eliminated the bandit ' s leadership .
The Stirge The Stirge is an NPC from the game , Neverwinter Nights . He is a murderer of infants , and was imprisoned in the jail at Waterdeep . At the time the PC encounters the Stirge , he has escaped the prison along with four accomplices , and has a bounty on his head . The PC may either kill him and collect the bounty , take his ear as a proof of death and allow him to go free , or simply allow him to go free . His fate is unknown if the PC chooses to let him go free . The Stirge , along with criminal accomplices Wyvern , Yesgar , Zor and Delilah , form a memorable multi - part quest in Act 2 of the game . This group was the first to successfully escape from the jail at Waterdeep .
Yarno Yarno was a young werewolf living in Velarswood . Description . He had dark hair and was dirty . He appeared to be about 12 years old . History . Yarno ' s parents were killed by a drow hunt the year he was born . Hed lived with his grandfather , also a werewolf . His grandfather had been a former slave of the drow but escaped . They lived together in a hut in the forest , hiding from Eilistraee ans , who hated them and hunted them . In 1373 DR , Yarno came across the drow Ryld Argith in the forest and bit him . Ryld was bitten by Yarno and given belladonna to ward off lycanthropy . Yarno took him to his grandfather , who had injured his leg . Ryld helped his grandfather tend to his leg and in return was given belladonna to ward off the lycanthropic infection . Ryld passed out in the woods , where Yarno found him once again and nursed him back to health . Yarno reminded Ryld of himself as a young child .
Vesilde Gaerth Vesilde Gaerth is a sun elf Knight - Commander of the Golden Star . He personally led over 500 elves in aid of Seiveril Miritar ' s cause against the daemonfey threat to the elves of Faerûn in early 1374 DR . Description . Vesilde is short and wiry . Possessions . In combat , Vesilde wears golden plate armor with a helmet .
Thane Thane of Westgate was an employee of Aurora ' s Emporium in 1370 DR . History . Thane joined the Emporium ' s staff in 1365 DR as a master of the central warehouse , a role that suited him perfectly thanks to his eye for detail . He was anxious only at the annual relocation of operations to a new city . In time , Thane became very rich and most rumors said that he would abandon the business after a few years to dedicate himself to his studies .
Son - liin Son - liin was a stormsoul genasi who grew up with her father in the wilds of Akanûl . History . In 1479 DR she was very young , just barely a teenager . Aoth Fezim took her along on the Brotherhood of the Griffon ' s expedition to kill the gray dragon Vairshekellabex . She was the force ' s primary scout because she knew the land so well . While on the expedition , she was charmed by Yemere , a steel dragon disguised as a genasi . Yemere forced Son - liin to take the expedition through a canyon that was infected by Spellplague and caused her to shoot an orc during a parlay , touching off a brief battle . The charm was broken when Gaedynn Ulraes and Aoth killed Yemere . After her time fighting for Aoth , she asked to join the Brotherhood and was accepted for membership although she was told it would be many years before she was given a griffon . Relationships . Gaedynn became a mentor of sorts to Son - liin , watching her back and teaching her battle techniques . Their close association caused her to develop a crush on Gaedynn , although it was unsure whether he shared her feelings or not . Appearance . Son - liin had purple skin .
Invisible College The Invisible College was a place of study for djinni sorcerers within the Citadel of Ice and Steel . Defenses . Layer upon layer of illusions were constantly changing within and around the College , leading most sages to agree that it did not really exist . Inhabitants . The vast majority of djinni sorcerers , along with their bound deceiver genie s , called the Invisible College home .
Thaeron Thaeron ( also known later as Durthar Morgath ) was a swordmaster who was employed by Lord Elmaer Oraun of Harrowdale during his reign for around five years between 1175 and 1185 DR ( sources are not precise with dates ) . He died in the second inter - dale war in 1356 DR . History . During the reign of Elmaer Oraun over Harrowdale , Thaeron was swordmaster . He disappeared , along with Elmaer and Elmaer ' s son Eramonn , during the Battle of Marak ' s Stile , in which Halvan the Dark seized control of Harrowdale , and it was rumoured that elven magic had prevented their deaths . Some fifty years later , traders reported seeing Thaeron along with Elmaer Oraun in Elventree , escorting an elven " great lady " , appearing not to have aged at all . In 1351 DR , " fey blue mage - fire " was seen above a farm on a hill in Harrowdale , owned by three brothers , Torstan , Ulbaern and Durthar Morgath from Sembia . The next morning , the wizard Arauntan of Selgaunt reports that despite the brothers walking and talking in the same way , their appearances had become those of Erammon Oraun , Elmaer Oraun , and Thaeron . In 1356 DR , during the second inter - dale war , Thaeron , or Durthar Morgath , depending on which account is to be believed , rallied troops from northern Harrowdale , before declaring himself " Thaeron , Rightful Swordmaster of Harrowdale " , and was killed in the battle .
Tower of Harmony The Tower of Harmony was located atop Mount Kus in the Hordelands near Kushk . Description . The Tower was constructed on the site where the six roads leading up from the Holy Mountain of Kus converged . Each road actually led to a different floor of the Tower . Though it was a simple structure made from red stone , the Tower of Harmony was considered to be a place of perfect enlightenment . Inhabitants . The High Lama of Bimasara lived within the Tower of Harmony . He met with priests who were wise enough to master the dangerous tests within the Holy Mountain below .
Lao Chin - Mao Lao Chin - Mao was the most influential scholar in all Shou history . History . Born in 531 Shou Years ( −719 DR ) , Lao spent all his life studying how to improve the behavior and morals of his fellow Shou . He wrote the " Book of Heaven " , a guide to a moral life . In his old age , Lao become Court Advisor to the Eleventh Emperor Chin of the Ho Dynasty , using his influence to shape the growing bureaucracy in a new social class devoted to his principles . This led to the creation of the Mandarinate , a upper class of scholars and gentlemen who were the intellectual elite of Shou Lung . Description . Lao was known to always dress in old - fashioned robes and a conical hat . Appendix . Background . Lao Chin - Mao appears to be based on the Chinese philosopher known as .
Lamp of Devotion The Lamp of Devotion was a sacred flame for the holy slayer s of the Everlasting within the fortress of Sarahin . History . Located within the Tower of the Dawn , the flame was tended so it burned brightly during all hours of the day , signifying the Everlasting ' s honor of Hajama .
Grass Grass is plentiful in many varieties in the " Forgotten Realms " . Varieties . Bluegrass . Bluegrass grows in the midwood and starwood areas of the forest of Cormanthor . Crabgrass . Crabgrass grows in the rimwood area of the forest of Cormanthor . Peppergrass . Peppergrass grows in the rimwood area of the forest of Cormanthor . In the past , a blaze caused by fyrefly activity incinerated all of the peppergrass east of Hap . Quack . Quack grass grows in the rimwood area of the forest of Cormanthor . It has become an alternative food source for the fyreflies . Wiregrass . Wiregrass grows in clumps on hillsides in the rimwood area of the forest of Cormanthor . Zebra . Zebra grass grows in the starwood area of the forest of Cormanthor .
Finch Finch is described as a notorious bard , though perhaps infamous is a better word . Preferring his dulcet singing voice over instruments , Finch was at the very least also a fine lute and mandolin player , having taught Cain Lethellon , the popular Neverwintran lute player , as much as he could . However , despite his international fame as a musician , it would of course be Finch ' s many romantic liasons which made his name more widely known . Early in his career , Finch came to the aid of a monk of Torm named Mayram who was defending some travellers from bandits . The two travelled together for a while , becoming close friends , but Finch found himself falling in love . Knowing full well that the life of a travelling bard and that of an ascetic would not mesh well together , Finch gave her his magical cloak the night before they were due to part ways . Unfortunately , that very night , the pair were overwhelmed by a Malar ite beast cult and Finch was mortally wounded . Mayram fought until she too was near death and with her last moments , draped the cloak back onto Finch so that it ' s magic would save him . Finch rushed her to her monastery and was willing to give of all his wealth to have her revived , but the monks told him that she had become a courtier to Torm himself in her afterlife and would not deny her that honour . Distraught that he had never been able to tell her how he felt , he underwent a profound psychological change that would get him into a lot of trouble . He only ever sang of Mayram once . In Cormyr , Finch tried to woo a noble ' s daughter . Her father was outraged and ordered his execution , sending bounty hunters after him . Finch fled for his life , travelling east to Rashemen where he played in the town of Mulsantir . He flirted shamelessly with the female members of his audience . One young ethran , particularly enraptured by the charismatic half - elf even crafted him a new , even more powerful magical hat to replace the beloved one he had to leave behind in Cormyr , despite the fact that ethrans were banned from making magical items . However , he soon caught him with one of her sisters and Finch fled a country once more , fearful of the powerful wychlaran . Eventually , Finch returned to Neverwinter , home of his former apprentice , Cain ( though he was nowhere to be found ) . The city was under martial law but he managed to set up a huge performance in the Blacklake district . A short while before he was due to play , he performed at a noble estate and afterwards , slightly tipsy , the lord ' s wife patted him on the rump for a job well done . Her husband saw and took it to mean more than it did , the end result being that Finch had his martial law pass papers suspended . In a tavern , Finch came across a group of adventurer / merchantsand persuaded them to try and get his papers restored . They obliged and were successful . In a gesture of thanks for allowing him to make his big performance , Finch offered his services to the group as well as offering to immortalize their journey as only a professional bard could .
Commune with nature Commune with nature was a divination spell that allowed the caster to learn about the surrounding terrain for a few miles / kilometers . The more advanced the caster , the further the effect . Effects . This spell attuned the caster with the natural surroundings , extending outward for a few miles / kilometers in all directions . From this , knowledge could be gleaned about the terrain , plant life , mineral deposits , bodies of water , buildings , animal population , presence of woodland creatures , presence of unnatural creatures , presence of people , and the general health of the region . Up to three facts could be learned about the area in the time it took to cast the spell . Older versions of this spell allowed more facts to be learned , but they were more narrowly limited . The range of this spell depended on the power of the caster , but was quite limited underground , compared to casting the spell outdoors . Buildings appeared as blank areas in the caster ' s vision because the spell did not function where nature had been replaced by construction or settlement ( such as in dungeons and towns ) . The post sundering vertion of the spell was restricted in size to 3 miles above ground and 300 feet below ground . Other then this the spell functions as before . Components . Only verbal and somatic components were required to cast this spell .
Howard Baker Howard Baker was a halfling who owned and operated a fabulous pastry shop within the Grand Bazaar of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Personality . Howard exemplified the ethics of Durparian merchants by never overcharging for a pastry he deemed less than perfect . Activities . Howard employed ten halflings , including his wife and daughter . His culinary skills helped increase the " delight " within the City of Delights as his customers paid handsomely to sample his sweets . Among his specialties were " bouqthi " , a tart and sweet rhubarb pastry , a hot cherry peach pie named " the bubbler , " and an assortment of fruitcakes . History . Howard was part of the notoriously rich Baker family of Durpar . He moved to Zakhara to help his family expand their enterprises even further .
Cindersweeps Cindersweeps was located in the City of Brass on the Elemental Plane of Fire . Description . A steep trail called the Chimney led down to Cindersweeps . This section of the City of Brass was the center for all naval activity of the efreet . Near Cindersweeps stood the Arches , a staging area for processing newly acquired slaves .
Darastriverthicha Darastriverthicha was an ancient dragon kingdom ruled by Caesinsjach , a mighty green dragon . Its name means " Dragon Mountain " . Among its vassal states was Darastrixhurthi , a nation of kobold s ruled by her spawn , Kurtulmak , located in what is now the Shoal of Thirst . During the first Rage of Dragons , Caesinsjach and her fellow dragons destroyed Darastriverthicha and its vassal states .
Lidahan Lidahan was a language spoken by the inhabitants of the jungles and valleys of the Shao Mountains of southwestern Kara - Tur . The nine largest valleys each had their own dialect , the most sophisticated and developed of which was that of the Mahasiswa people of the Kesasar Valley . Appendix . Notes . " Ronin Challenge " provides a list of common Lidahan words , but these are all taken from . The Bavanese and Bertanese language s are also suggested to be based on Indonesian ( or ) , suggesting a possible , hypothetical connection between them .
Gerak Gerak was a hunter in Sembia . History . Gerak lived in the small village of Fairelm in shadovar - dominated Sembia with his wife Elle . He was conscripted into some of the Shadovar ' s wars against Cormyr but always went back . In 1484 DR , Elle announced to Gerak that she had finally become pregnant . Therefore he decided to go to hunt for his growing family . When he went back Gerak found all Fairelm ' s inhabitants slaughtered and Elle with a curse upon her . It was the works of Sayeed and Zeeahd . Later arrived to help Vasen Cale and his squad and Orsin . After witnessing the corruption and the death of Elle Gerak decide to join Vasen ' s party hoping to have vengeance .
Tantran finefish Tantran finefish was a type of fish prepared in the city of Tantras in the Vast . Those who didn ' t enjoy it disparaged it as silvermuck . The fish were caught locally , then spiced and pickled . They were barreled in Tantras then exported across Faerûn , as one of the city ' s major products .
Saed Saed was a vampire and the preeminent beast chieftain of Veldorn . Personality . Saed was a melancholy character , always thinking about his lost fortune . He found peace only when he used his powers to mediate the beast chieftains ' disputes . Activities . Sometimes Saed thieved off the Shining South caravans that traveled Veldorn . He normally mediated all disputes between his fellow beast chieftains , thanks to his abilities and his psionic power s . History . Once Saed was a member of Chakka Baroda and the wealthiest merchant of Turelve . Thus , as a Durpar i custom , he was also elected nawab . Saed became more and more powerful but did not want to share his wealth with his chaka fellows . So he discreetly started searching for a way to achieve immortality . One day , a very friendly visitor arrived in his court , offering immortality in exchange for an oath to Shar . Saed agreed and the visitor conduced him to Vaelen , where he turned Saed into a vampire slave . Later , he went back to his city as a puppet of his master . When his chaka discovered the matter , they sent adventurers to kill the vampires but skew only Saed ' s master . Saed survived and escaped . Afterward , Chakka Baroda put out a story about his disappearance and continued to rule . Saed went back to Vaelen and settled there . In time , the surrounding beast chieftains started to appreciate his diplomatic skills and soon Saed became the arbiter of all disputes in Veldorn . He also convinced the other beast chieftains to make a mutual alliance to destroy outside invasions .
Seventy - Two Society The Seventy - Two Society was a secret society in Shou Lung . Description . The Seventy - Two Society ( its name chosen only for feng - shui reasons ) was officially a merchant club in Wa K ' an . In truth , it sought the independence of Wa K ' an from Shou Lung and was massively infiltrated by agents of the shogun of Wa .
Ondar Ondar was a farmer in the village of Toralth in Tethyr in 1370 DR . History . In 1370 DR , he lost six head of cattle to some gnoll s . Soon after , on Uktar 10 , Ondar was invited by his best friend Tadaz to the Blue Badger Inn in order to honor Tadaz ' s son Tural heading off to join Tethyr ' s new army at Riatavin . He was there when three dwarves , Bapar Ghalmrin , Odak Truesteel , and Soram Battlebellow , arrived , seeking the " Sondarr Scepter " .
Baneguard Baneguards were animated skeleton s with magical abilities originally created by cleric s of Bane . The spell " create baneguard " eventually propagated to other evil - and neutral - aligned faiths that found these capable guardians acceptable . Description . Baneguards looked like skeletons and could be created from the bones of most any medium - sized creature . Until they demonstrated magical ability or acted with intelligent forethought , they were indistinguishable from basic , undead skeletons . Personality . Baneguards were of average intelligence and capable of creative , independent thought and actions that did not contradict the orders given to them by their creator . They were not able to speak and were wholly evil . Combat . Baneguards could use any normal weapon or fight with bare claws . They could also use any magic item that did not require a verbal command or a body of flesh , blood , and organs . In combat , a baneguard could activate its " blink " ability , randomly shifting between the Ethereal plane and the Prime Material Plane for a short while , which helped with both offense and defense . After this effect wore off , it could not be activated again for ten minutes . A baneguard could also shoot two " magic missile s " , choosing the same target or different targets for each missile . This ability was never exhausted and had a significantly faster recharge time than its " blink " ability . Because they were skeletons , piercing and slashing weapons were less effective against them than bludgeoning weapons . Because they were undead , they were immune to many forms of attack ( cold , poison , disease , sleep , illusion , " etc . " ) but could be " turned " by any priest that could turn a wight . Habitat / Society . These undead creatures were created for a purpose and only did what they were commanded ; there was no societal organization . They also did not have a habitat ; they went where they were told and followed orders without the need for food or water . " Circa " the 1370s DR , there were significant numbers of baneguards employed in Skull Gorge and the Battle of Bones areas of Faerûn . History . The church of Bane developed the " create baneguard " ritual that created baneguards and , after the fall of Bane , other evil - and neutral - aligned faiths acquired the technique , particularly followers of Iyachtu Xvim in Thay and Velsharoon . Sometime later , the spell was replaced by or subsumed into the " create undead " spell . The church of Cyric improved upon the original ritual and created direguard s .