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Ketsarra Shadowscale Ketsarra Shadowascale was a half - black dragon commander in the Lost Refuge in 1374 DR . History . Ketsarra was a lizardfolk half - dragon of black dragon descent and also a cleric of Shar , transformed in a shadowslain , a Shar kind of undead . She was the right - hand of Thieraven at the Lost Refuge and the driving force beneath the submission of the Shadowscale tribe to the Church of Shar . Eventually the plot was ruined and Ketsarra was killed by a party of adventurers .
Spiked chain The spiked chain is a two - handed , exotic , melee reach weapon . Description . A spiked chain is a length of metal chain whose last few links on each end are enlarged and enhanced with spikes . The length and size of links should be proportional to the size of the wielder for best performance . At the half - way point of the chain and / or the midpoints of the two halves , a link of the chain is often replaced with a ring for grasping . An average spiked chain costs 25 gp and weighs 10lbs ( 4 . 5kg ) . Weaponology . The spiked chain is similar to the whip in that it is a reach weapon that can attack targets 10 feet ( 3 meters ) away and also attack adjacent opponents . It takes two hands to wield effectively and can be used to trip an opponent . The spiked chain is especially good at disarming a foe by wrapping around their weapon or weapon arm . It takes great skill to wield the spiked chain without injuring yourself , therefore this is classified as an exotic weapon . Appendix . Other Editions . The spiked chain is not mentioned in the 1 , 2 , or 5 edition player ' s handbooks .
Lothan Maergh Lothan Maergh was a cleric of Chauntea with the rank of Watchful that resided in the Bounty of the Goddess temple in Voonlar . Abilities . Watchful Brother Lothan was a horticulturist that specialized in the production and storage of bulbs and seeds as well as grafting techniques .
Flesh mirage Flesh mirage was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . With this spell the caster could switch faces with another creature , living or dead . This spell did not affect the undead . The caster and target did not gain or lose any sensory abilities when switching faces . This spell radiated a small amount of necromantic magic . Components . This spell required a bit of plaster and glue and a mirror to cast .
Kromm Kadar Kromm Kadar was a silent blacksmith in High Dale . History . Kromm was once a Zhentilar warrior before he settled in High Dale as blacksmith but always collaborated with the Zhent s . When in 1358 DR , a secret Zhent occupation army occupied the dale , the wizard Angruin Myrvult killed a member of the Council of the High Dale spying for Sembia and placed Kromm in the empty seat .
Andarphisk Hawkspike Andarphisk Hawkspike was a businessman in Suzail . Activities . Andarsphisk was one of the two surviving leaders of Thurbrand and Arley , Wendra of the Willing Whips , and Splendors of the Shining Sea Importations , which was situated in the poor quarters of Suzail . History . Around 1480 DR , Andarphisk and his partner Drounan Harbrand were paid by Lady Dawningdown to go to the remote and secret prison stronghold of Castle Irlingstar in the Thunder Peaks on the eastern border of Cormyr .
Tewacha Tewacha was the fabled city of the gods located in the southern House of Tezca desert in Maztica . In approximately 350 DR , the gods desired a location for a battle they intended to fight so they commanded their human subjects to construct a great pyramid . The pyramid was over six hundred feet high and even in 1361 DR it remained in pristine condition . Although legend held that humans never dwelt in Tewacha , there was evidence of human habitation of the city , including tombs .
Vhissilka Vhissilka was a marilith commander serving the balor lord Axithar . Description . Vhissilka wore her hair in dull gray - brown braids . She wore a bronze cuirass and wielded two scimitars . History . Vhissilka was a demon commander who claimed to have once been in command of 10 , 000 soldiers . In 1385 DR , she and her minions were engaged in the Blood War against devil s in the Blood Rift . When Mystra was killed and the multiverse went awry , a " chunk " of the Blood Rift was ripped away from the main plane , trapping Vhissilka and soldiers from both sides . After Tauran , Aliisza , Kael , Kaanyr Vhok , and Zasian Menz accidentally arrived in that remnant , Vhok abandoned them and joined up with Vhissilka . Vhok and Vhissilka escaped and returned to the balor Axithar , who invaded the House of the Triad with the intelligence provided by Vhok . Appendix . Appearances . Novels . The Empyrean Odyssey :
Redfang Redfang the Reaper was the insidious monstrous ruler of the Kingdom of Nix in the Utter East during the time of the Bloodforge Wars ( 648 – 657 DR ) . History . Developing a taste for human flesh , Redfang instituted a reign of terror upon neighboring Vanesci Hamlet . Yearly , his harpies swooped down from the air , snatching people unawares to carry back to the cookpot . The seasonal appearance of Nix was a sick irony : as the villagers brought in the harvest , so too did the harpies of Nix . This doubtless earned Redfang his title , " the Reaper " . At last , a mage known as Haradan the Hermit heard of the disappearances , and decided to investigate and put a stop to it , leading to the Harvest of Horrors .
Sark Toliver Sark Toliver was an officer of the secret police called Hawks in Mulmaster . Personality . Sark Tolliver usually spoke with a customarily soft voice , even when threatening someone . He had seen horrific things for too many years and this was reflected in his eyes . Activities . Sark was an officer of the secret police of Mulmaster . Sark also was coerced into working for the Cult of the Eternal Flame in order to keep safe his half - brother , who was a fervent cultist . Usually , his role was to cover up the cultists ' actions in the city and send information to the cult ' s leaders . History . In 1491 DR , his cultist superiors ordered him to recover Ravia , a cultist who had accidentally razed the village of Elmwood . However , Toliver ' s plan was disturbed by an adventuring party hired by Zora Rosealine Culkin , the village ' s owner . In the end , he managed to transport Ravia to her fellow cultists , but soon after they arrived the adventurers defeated the cultists and their elemental allies . Afterwards , Sark arrived with a squad of Hawks to clean the site and secretly destroy any proof of his involvement . Later Wylan Burral , high ranking earth cultist , directed to him the supporters of Selfaril Uoumdolphin and Sark agreed to support him as new High Blade , hoping to use this opportunity to broke his chains to the cultists
Hudkin Moadi Hudkin Moadi was the halfling mayor of the city of Krenadir in Luiren in 1367 DR . Activities . Hudkin hated adventurer s of all types , and sent many to their deaths on foolhardy quests within the Mortick Swamp . History . Hudkin wished to be an adventurer in his youth , but found the hardships of life on the road to be distasteful .
Chardansearavitriol Chardansearavitriol , known as Ebondeath , was a black dragon who became a dracolich . History . in 631 DR , Ebondeath was the first dragon to settle in the Mere of Dead Men in the Sword Coast North , making his home in Uthtower and ruling all of the surrounding area . Ebondeath disappeared in 922 DR , becoming a dracolich at the behest of Strongor Bonebag , a priest of Myrkul and member of the Cult of the Dragon . The Ebondeath Sect of the Cult of the Dragon began worshiping him at the Mausoleum of the Ebondeath created at the Uthtower . In 1202 DR , under the Eye of Myrkul , Ebondeath ' s body disintegrated into dust due to the god Myrkul ' s influence , although his spirit was still tethered to his remains . Worshipers from the Ebondeath Sect traveled to the Mere of Dead Men to see the remains and the sect grew . However , the Ebondeath Sect collapsed around 300 years later in 1358 DR when Myrkul was destroyed . The location of Ebondeath ' s remains was subsequently lost .
Assad Head The Assad Head was a sculpture found in the Assad Bazaar of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Description . This 20 ft . ( 6m ) tall figure was made of sandstone and resembled a lion ' s head . Its eyes were closed and the mouth was open . Rumors and Legends . Many locals believed the Assad Head would speak if certain events took place . Some even claimed that the head was facing a different direction than when they saw it from the previous night . Some believed that the statue was once an idol worshiped by isolated desert tribes . The statue was believed to have mysteriously followed the tribesmen into civilization once they became Enlightened . Once exposed to the Law of the Loregiver , the statue was said to have become Enlightened itself .
Nydyaa Ealoeth Nydyaa Ealoeth was one of the leaders of the daemonfey in the Year of the Tankard , 1370 DR . Relationships . Nydyaa ' s consort was Myrlaer Ealoeth . Activities . Nydyaa was the lord and matriarch of House Ealoth . She was in charge of internal security , scrying in search of traitors or infiltrators . She reported to Baron Xhalth , despite the fact that she hated his stupidity .
Kasidikal Kasidikal was a mature adult black dragon and a member of House Orogoth . Her lair was in the ruins of Orogoth on the High Moor of the Western Heartlands , just north of the Serpent Hills . Relationships . She was the great - granddaughter of the black wyrm dracolich Calathanorgoth the Old One , the daughter of the black wyrms Vilholin and Wastirek , and the sister of the black dragons Woklef , Cheleen and Awsidorg .
Ravens Bluff Ravens Bluff was a port city and home to many heroes and adventurers . It was built on a bluff , on the mouth of the Fire River , and the ruins of dwarven city Sarbreen lie directly underneath the city streets . This might have been a major reason why so many adventurers chose to come to Ravens Bluff , and there were routine expeditions into Sarbreen . However , unbeknownst to even longtime residents , Sarbreen was not the only city that was built before Ravens Bluff : Drow had previously built a stronghold thousands of years before and created a powerful mythal to protect it . The mythal still existed as of 1374 DR and was suspected to be the cause of the mysterious wildfire phenomenon sometimes witnessed in the city . The status of Ravens Bluff as a port city on a major river may account for the fact that it was attacked at least twice in its long history . An attempt made in the year 1370 DR by the warlord Myrkyssa Jelan , was unsuccessful ( though the warlord herself was not captured ) . Rumors in 1374 DR suggested she was still at large in or around the city .
Dualah Dualah was a female human cleric of Umberlee in Hillsfar in 1367 DR . She tended to the shrine of Umberlee there . Lord Maalthiir seemed interested in her — according to a rumour , they were romantically involved . However , Dualah was a follower of Mordak Brelliar , Maalthiir ' s apprentice , who tried to use this to his advantage , to gain information on Maalthiir . Dualah knew nothing about these plots .
Minda Obarskyr Minda Obarskyr ( born Minda Bleth ) was the sister of Mondar Bleth and settled on the land that would become known as Suzail in 15 DR . She had a secret relationship with Ondeth Obarskyr after his wife had left him that was eventually exposed . Appearance . Minda had very dark hair and a pretty face . She was quite tall . Relatives . Minda had a brother , Mondar Bleth , who was killed by elves in 16 DR . Her nephew was Mondar ' s youngest son , Arphoind Bleth . History . Minda came to the new settlement on the future site of Suzail in 15 DR . She began a secret relationship with Ondeth Obarskyr , and this saved her life in 16 DR . She was in bed with him instead of at home when the elves raided her farmstead and killed its occupants , including her brother Mondar . She later married Ondeth .
Clan Ironeater Clan Ironeater was a dwarven clan who spent centuries guarding some of the otherwise empty holds of Illefarn from intruders . History . With the demise of Phalorm in 615 DR the demihuman defenders of that realm were no more . Casualties had been too high to possibly sustain the realm but the clan of dwarves known as the Ironeaters held on stubbornly to the area underneath Mount Illefarn for many centuries . Circa 1257 DR , Derval Ironeater , the king of the clan at the time , decided that their numbers were no longer sufficient to survive in those tunnels and ordered his clan to the surface where they integrated themselves into the populations of Daggerford , Secomber and Waterdeep In 1354 DR , the elder of Derval ' s younger brothers , Korin Ironaxe , who always disagreed with Derval ' s decision to leave their home , took a force of 32 dwarves and gnome s to resume their anscestral duty after their youngest brother Derwin discovered an anvil , believed to be an altar to Moradin ( though it was actually dedicated to Imix ) - taking it as a sign that Moradin wanted them to reclaim their home . When they arrived though , they discovered part of the tunnel complex had been occupied by orc s . For 3 years , Korin and his troop fought the orcs , losing nearly a dozen of their number . Then in 1357 DR an earthquake in the vicinity of Mount Illefarn caused all of the water in the River Delimbiyr downriver of the Laughing Hollow to turn green and become poisonous . Adventurous militiamen from Daggerford helped Korin retake the tunnels from the orcs as well as a band of bandit necromancer s . They also stemmed the flow of polluted water coming out of the Laughing Hollow . However , no more reinforcements from the clan went to aid Korin . Derval declared Korin and his followers " beldarakin " ( treacherous creatures ) and refused to speak of the incident and of his clan ' s history in front of anyone not of the clan . Korin however , had declared himself " King Korin Ironaxe of the Ironaxe clan , renaming his new realm Ironaxe Halls . Around 1485 DR , King Derval died suddenly from heartstop during a conversation . Activities . Derval became a councilman in Daggerford and a well - respected member of the community . His clan built many of the stone buildings in town and ran Derval ' s Bright Blade , the larger of the two local smithies . While the rest of clan worked on construction projects and basic iron work , Derval claimed to make the best steel weapons from Waterdeep to Baldur ' s Gate .
Ghaulathator Ghaulathator , also known as Wintercloak , was an ancient white dragon slain in the time of Netheril . History . In 3426 NY ( −433 DR ) , Wintercloak flew under the floating city of Lathery , over the Narrow Sea in Netheril , and was teleport ed into one of the city ' s cold storage chambers , as part of its fishing system . Wintercloak tore himself free and broke out into the city streets , and there was confronted by Veridon and the city ' s arcanist s . Wintercloak slayed Veridon and a dozen arcanists with its icy breath , but was slain by the survivors .
Magic tinderbox A magic tinderbox was a tinderbox enchanted for better reliability . It was invented by the Halruaa n mage Daltim Flamefist . Description . A " magic tinderbox " resembled a perfectly ordinary tinderbox , being a set of typical tools for making a fire , including a piece of flint and steel and dry materials to burn . These were kept inside an engraved wooden box to keep them dry . Powers . The tools of a " magic tinderbox " were used in the same way as those of a traditional tinderbox . The flint - and - steel was enchanted to always create sufficient sparks to ignite a fire . This worked in wind and rain , though extreme conditions such as a gale or torrential downpour were too great for proper functioning . History . The Halruaa n mage Daltim Flamefist developed the " magic tinderbox " in the 1360s DR . His technique circulated in Faerûn , and " magic tinderboxes " came to be used by several well - equipped adventuring companies . Daltim wrote details of the " magic tinderbox " and notes for creating one in his spellbook " Daltim ' s Tome of Fire " , which he lost in Tethyr in the 1360s DR .
Cedric Ravajar Cedric Ravajar was a human man , once a leader of the Red Brigade mercenaries and later a leader of the Vipers bandit s . History . Cedric Ravajar was a mercenary for much of his adult life . He was also best friends with Soren Whitespear for many years , before either of them joined the Red Brigade as mercenaries . After four years of service , Cedric rose to lead the Red Brigade as its Captain , due to combat ability and charisma . Soren served as his second - in - command . In the Year of the Shield , 1367 DR , he accepted Calispar Delgorth into his force and included the priest in all of the company ' s decisions . The two men became firm allies , perhaps even friends . In the Year of the Banner , 1368 DR , while on a routine scouting expedition for a minor noble , two Brigade scouts reported a dead magic zone in the Brynwood forest . Cedric kept the find secret , telling only Calispar , and the two scouts disappeared shortly afterwards . During the mission , Cedric met Dura Gerathu , a ranger of Brynwood . Later that year , Cedric announced his retirement and disbanded the Red Brigade . In fact , he wished to go into business for himself . A trusted few , including Soren and Calispar , departed with Cedric and returned to the dead - magic zone , where they reformed into the Vipers , a bandit group . They built their base , the Vipers ' Nest , within the dead - magic zone , and began raiding merchant caravans going through the Glorming Pass , all under Cedric ' s leadership . On the 29th Eleasis , the Year of the Gauntlet , 1369 DR , Cedric spotted and recognized Dura as he studied the Vipers ' Nest . To prevent the ranger from revealing its location , he sent Calispar and his bandits to eliminate him . Personality . Cedric was very proud of the Vipers ' Nest , and appreciated how it had helped his Vipers grow wealthy . Abilities . Cedric Ravajar was a fighter and specialized in the two - handed sword . Description . He was 6 feet and 5 inches ( 1 . 95 meters ) tall and weighed 250 pounds ( 113 kilograms ) , with a excellent muscular and athletic build . He had long red hair worn in a pony - tail , light green eyes , and often had red stubble as he went days between shaving . Possessions . In combat , Cedric Ravajar wore chainmail and used a two - handed sword , a magical shortsword , and dagger s .
Inayah bint In ' am Inayah bint In ' am was an elven sha ' ir and resident of note in Hawa in 1367 DR . Description . Through magic Inayah was able to disguise herself to appear as a bent old woman . Personality . Inayah was secretive , hiding her true powers so no one in Hawa knew her importance to the city . She believed that the mamluk s of Qudra had gained too much power and decided to secretly offer her services to Hawa to help balance things out . Abilities . An accomplished sha ' ir , Inayah had considerable power but was not one to flaunt it . Possessions . Inayah owned several shacks along the docks and would use these to enter while disguised and emerge elsewhere as someone else . She also owned a house near the Free Market where she kept many magical items . Activities . Inayah was the sha ' ir responsible for binding the marid Najit ' aqalat in service as harbormaster . She renegotiated Najit ' s terms of service every 101 days . She spent most of her day in the Free Market selling herbs and spices . Relationships . Beyond their professional relationship , Inayah rewarded Najit with special treasure she thought he would enjoy . If Inayah was attacked or threatened in any way , Najit would probably come to her aid . She also had a water gen names Sas as a companion .
Cauln Aumar Cauln Aumar was the third of the Warring Princes of Athalantar and secretly a wizard . History . Cauln was a sour , suspicious , and secretive man with a natural affinity for magecraft . He was secretly taught magic by the court wizard Theskyn but revealed himself as a wizard only in the fighting after the death of King Uthgrael Aumar . However , he was killed in 217 DR by a Calishite wizard , Rhangaun of Almraiven , who had been hired by his brother Elthaun Aumar .
Iron golem Whereas most other golems are created as guards , iron golems are usually created as mindless soldiers of war . These behemoths are unstoppable engines of destruction . They wade into melee with powerful blows from their fists and expel a corrosive poisonous gas onto the battlefield . The most basic iron golem appears to be massive suit of heavy plated armor in a general humanoid form . Some golem crafters take special delight in their work and will fashion a mold for their iron golem before pouring in the magically treated molten iron . The average iron golem is about 12 feet tall and weighs 5 , 000 pounds . As the name suggests , iron golems are constructs made entirely out of iron . These iron behemoths are very powerful due to their magic immunity , poisonous breath attack , and the fact that they can take a hero ' s head off with a swipe of their arm . These near - invulnerable guardians are often stationed as sentries and guards for wizard s and powerful cleric s , usually to guard treasures hoards .
River Valashar The River Valashar was a river in Amn , in the region of the former kingdom of the same name . Geography . The river started in the lower peaks of the Snowflake Mountains in the east of Amn , within the forest of Shilmista . The headwaters included three sets of waterfalls , as they poured over cliffs to end in a deep forest pool . From this pool the river continued to the west , leaving the forest and growing larger and faster . It joined with the mighty Amstel River near Trollford , after itself being joined by the Khalleshyr . Description . The Valashar was a wide river that was shallow and calm for up to 20 miles after leaving Shilmista . It picked up volume from springs along its course and deepened . By within 40 miles of Trollford its speed picked up before joining the Amstel River , which was uncrossable . Rumors & Legends . The pool near the headwaters of the River Valashar was said to be inhabited by nereid s .
Dungeon magazine 73 " Dungeon " issue 73 was released in March / April of 1999 . It contained the following article related to the Forgotten Realms : Mere of Dead Men : Eye of Myrkul . This adventure is the final part of the " Mere of Dead Men " series started in " Dungeon " # 69 and involves retrieving the bones of a dracolich to save a paladin . The adventure is related to the Ring of Myrkul and involves an encounter with the sentinel of Uthtower .
Chador A chador ( pronounced " SHAH - dor " ) was a type of robe worn by some women of Zakhara . and Calimshan . Description . These robes covered a woman ' s entire body and came with hoods and special face - coverings that allowed the wearer to see clearly while still shielding her eyes from view . This garment was common in regions where moralists had power . Chadors were available in white for unmarried women , black for married women , and red for widows . Underneath a chador , a woman would wear trousers , a blouse , and a tunic , and sometimes a vest , or they would wear a caftan . Prices . A typical chador sold for 8 sp .