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Thayan gladiator The Thayan Gladiator is a special prestige class of Thay . Thayan Gladiators are in heavy demand from the elite upper class of Thay , serving as a distraction from the day to day hardship and torment that arises from living in the realm of the Red Wizards . This demand for excellence and amusement has given the Thayan Gladiators a tradition that makes them the very best of their kind within the Realms . The most powerful Gladiators find themselves as potential guards for Red Wizards or tharchions . Thayan Gladiators are all monstrous humanoids who have a natural weapon ( such as claws , fangs , or horns ) which they can use in combat . Upon becoming a Gladiator , the fighter is presented to a Red Wizard of Transmutation , who begins a process of adding magical enhancements to one of the Gladiator ' s natural weapons .
Noohar Serelim Noohar Serelim was a merchant on the Sword Coast just before the Tyranny of Dragons . Personality . Noohar was one of the most articulate persons in Faerun . He was a fantastic orator and talked non - stop , even though he seldom had something to say . History . At the start of the Tyranny of Dragons in 1489 DR Noohar and his brother Shelvek Serelim were transporting some exquisite wooden carvings made by their people via a great caravan that , unknown to them , was full of Cult of the Dragon agents carrying treasures for the Hoard of the Dragon Queen .
Takt Muren The Takt Muren was a small river found in both the Hordelands and Shou Lung . Geography . The Takt Muren flowed slightly northeast from Nor Takt for several hundred miles within the far northern reaches of the Katakoro Plateau . It cascaded over the Yellow Serpent Border Cliffs at the Yellow Thunder Falls . Description . The water filling the Takt Muren began as glacial runoff from the Katakoro Glacier , filling first Nor Zanskra and then Nor Takt before joining the river and ultimately combining with the Ch ' ing Tung River in Shou Lung .
Arno and Julian Arno and Julian were the two heads of a single being , the origin of the ettin race . Relatives . Arno and Julian were the two heads of one of Annam All - Father ' s sons . History . Arno was killed by Tavis Burdun with a rune - arrow when the firbolg attacked their camp . Julian was able to yell the magical word required to make what would have been his death shot explode before Tavis could fire , seriously wounding Tavis . He was later killed by Princess Brianna of Hartwick .
Dulcimer A dulcimer was a stringed instrument known in the Realms . The Zakharan version was known as a santur . Description . The dulcimer had strings stretched over a sounding board , which was typically trapezoidal in shape . The strings would be plucked or struck with a hammer . The santur was similar in appearance to the qanun . They were also popular instruments in Damara , where they provided hearthside entertainment . A dulcimer typically cost 25 gp and weighed 10 lb ( 4 . 5 kg ) . Dulcimers produced by Damaran craftsmen were available for purchase through " Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue " .
Twilight Vale The Twilight Vale was a mystical valley far to the north of Faerûn that only existed when the shadow of Othea Tor fell upon it . It was the location of the citadel of Voninheim , one of the last strongholds of the great Ostoria n Empire . Description . The Twilight Vale was a barren valley located on the northern edge of the Ice Spires , within the Bleak Plain . It was a deep fissure full of purple gloom . Its borders were precisely in the shape of the shadow of Othea Tor . The walls of the fissure were black like slate and were well over a hundred feet in height . The burial drumlins of the fathers of the giants — Vilmos , Nicias , Obadai , Ottar , Masud , and Ruk — were found around the Vale . Since the valley only came into existence when the sun fell behind Othea Tor , it was perpetually in twilight . When not in the shadow of Othea Tor , only a dagger - wide rift appeared on the ground . Strange omens and apparitions were often seen in or near the valley , which had been known to drive some people mad . Defenses . The giants living in the Ice Spires North would defend the valley against intruders . History . The location of the Twilight Vale was once a meeting place for all of Annam All - Father ' s terrestrial sons , the fathers of the true giant races . For this reason , the valley was considered holy to the " Jotunbrud " . It was the location of Voninheim , capital of Ostoria . The Twilight Vale took on its mystical qualities when Othea , the mother of all giants , cursed her eldest son Lanaxis as her final dying act after he had poisoned her . She prophesied that , if Lanaxis or Arno and Julian should leave her shadow , he would become mortal . Othea Tor , her physical manifestation on Toril then grew brittle , cragged , and moss - covered . After the death of Hartkiller at conclusion of the War of the Hart , the Twilight Spirit , a mist - veiled being of immense size , began visiting the giant s in the region of Hartsvale , telling them that they had sinned against Annam ' s chosen successor . Every year , the Twilight Spirit summoned the giants to the sacred valley in the shadow of Othea Tor , which received the name " Twilight Vale " . The Twilight Vale was destroyed forever in 1369 DR , when Tavis Burdun destroyed Othea Tor with the " Sky Cleaver " axe .
Veera Wavecrest Veera Wavecrest was a female Chondathan human rogue sorceress and a pirate from the Vilhon Reach in the 14th century DR . History . Veera was a pirate captain of the Vilhon Reach who venerated both Umberlee and Mystra , thanks to her sorcerous powers . In the Year of Lightning Storms , 1374 DR , she sailed to Wheloon in Cormyr in need of repairs to her ship , far from the waters where she normally operated . There she visited the Temple of Mystra to pay homage to her goddess , and partook in the three - day ritual of Mystra ' s Sacred Trust . But then she was " dominated " with the " Starry Gnosis " and abducted by Shar ran clerics posing as Mystran clerics . Fortunately for her , there was no room on Mhair ' s boat to the Lost Refuge , and she was kept in a cage beneath the temple . Eventually , she was freed by some adventurers recruited to investigate the strange behavior of these false Mystran clerics .
Spodumene Spodumene was also known as or , depending on the color . Description . Spodumene came in two distinct color families each with their own name . Stones in the pink to purple range were known as kunzite while the emerald - green variety was called hiddenite . Both types were hard , easily cleaved , durable , and produced beautiful large faceted gems . The color of the kunzite variety unfortunately faded with time and because of this was called " ghost stone " . A typical specimen had a base value of 50 gp . Powers . If this stone was sprinkled with holy water ( at least three drops ) it had the ability to open " wizard lock ed " doors and items on contact . The gemstone was not consumed by this , but the holy water was used up the spodumene had to be anointed for each attempt .
Lessa Amyselnar Lessa Amyselnar was a human female priest ess of Tymora at The Lady ' s Favor temple in the hamlet of Sevenecho in the Vast . History . Lessa ' s father was a priest of Tymora , instilling his faith into daughter since she was young . Lessa followed him into the priesthood . She became a priestess at the temple of The Lady ' s Favor , which was built in the Year of the Banner , 1368 DR , under high priest Randolph dul Umast . On the Eleint 1 in the Year of the Gauntlet , 1369 DR , one of the hamlet ' s wells was poison ed , killing a few villagers and sickening twenty - two more . Lessa joined the other priests of Tymora in treating them but found that their magic could do nothing to identify or cure the poison , and they were forced to rely on non - magical treatments . Lessa trusted that Tymora and Umast would heal the sick . Abilities . Lessa was a priestess of Tymora . Description . Lessa had strawberry blonde hair , long enough to reach her waist , and dark blue eyes , but an otherwise unremarkable appearance . She was 5 feet and 7 inches ( 1 . 7 meters ) tall . Possessions . In combat , Lessa wore chainmail and fought with a footman ' s mace . She kept five vials of holy water and a holy symbol of Tymora .
Thirsty sand Thirsty sand was a magical sand originating in Zakhara , the Land of Fate , that possessed magical properties similar to " dust of dryness " . Powers . " Thirsty sand " drained water from nearby living creatures . This sand caused excruciating pain from massive dehydration to a single target . The sand would fall into clumps around the victim ' s feet after draining water from them . Additional handfuls of this sand could be thrown at the same target , causing even more harm . A full gallon of water needed to be consumed to replenish the water stolen by the sand . " Thirsty sand " was especially deadly to any water - based creatures .
Irl Irl was a village that lay just west of the River Rith , due north of The Realm of the Mount . The village ' s main claim to fame was in the form of jewlers and their gem s . Governmental rulings were made by the Eight - sided Stone , a covert council whose members were the elders of the most powerful Irlian families . Irl had an inn called The Bold Ki - rin . It was a large , three - story , half - timbered mansion with many chimneys . The inn ' s dining room was famous for roasts , wine s , and succulent sauces and its stables were second to none . The owner and keeper of the Rin was the jovial ex - adventurer Brelmere Baerith . Where the village main street curved around the front of The Bold Ki - rin , there was a row of six well - established jewelry shops . The jewelers of Irl were reputed to be among the richest and most powerful humans in all Faerûn . They were secretive and reclusive and their behind - the - scenes influence could move merchants of Sembia , the Zulkirs of Thay and nobles of Waterdeep to do things they would rather not .
Maera Maera was a member of the Company of the Anvil adventuring company in 1370 DR . Description . Maera was a lithe half - elven woman . She was exceptionally skilled with a whip . Personality . Maera was passionate and liked to be at the center of attention . Relationships . Maera was the partner of Bramas Thorntree and , thanks to this , also the second - in - command of the Company . Her brother was Merap , also a member of the group . History . Meara and her brother Merap were old allies of Bramas Thorntree , like all in the Company of the Anvil . In 1370 DR , she joined the Company , and together they recovered the " Sondarr Scepter " from a long - forgotten dwarven tomb in the Starspire Mountains . They had been ordered to maintain a low profile and , on their return journey on Uktar 10 , stopped at the Blue Badger Inn in the village of Toralth for drink . Later that night , three dwarves , Bapar Ghalmrin , Odak Truesteel , and Soram Battlebellow , entered the tavern seeking the " Sondarr Scepter " . However , the dwarves accidentally engaged in a brawl with the Shields of the Highland adventuring company . Maera and the others in the Company covered for Bramas and joined in the brawl , so that he could use this as an opportunity to escape with the " scepter " , but the dwarves eventually caught up with him and recovered it .
Summon undead III Summon undead III was one of the series of " summon undead " spells available to arcane casters in the Realms . This spell could summon a huge skeleton , a large zombie , or a ghoul . Usually , the skeleton of an troll or an ogre zombie were chosen . As an alternative , the spell could summon one to three large skeletons , one to three medium - sized zombies , two to five medium - sized skeletons , or two to five small zombies — provided they were all within 30 feet of each other . If a ghoul was summoned , the spell was considered a in addition to an one .
Underchasm The Underchasm was a huge canyon created by the spellplague in 1385 DR that ran roughly north to south from Akanûl to the borders of Halruaa . The chasm extended all the way to the Underdark . The upper Underchasm was home to many flying monsters such as dragon s .
Nafir The nafir ( nah - FEER ) was a Zakharan wind instrument similar to a trumpet . Description . " Nafirs " resembled long , thin trumpets and were made from metal . History . Though less common in south Zakhara , the " nafir " was used widely in both Qudra and the Free Cities as a signalling device and to send military orders into the field .
Kwachow Kwachow , known as the City of Melons , was the largest settlement of the Merket Depression in the Hordelands . Description . The settlement of Kwachow sat where several streams met in the otherwise dry Quoya Desert , and was famous for the large , sweet melons grown there . Most the melons grown in the town were sent to Shou Lung , where they were highly prized among chefs for their flavor , and were even served at the Emperor ' s banquets . Despite its fame , the town was a dull place , and the winds of the Quoya Desert made the town dusty . There was little rainfall for most of the year , most of it coming from the spring storms that caused the streams to flood . Water was diverted into cisterns for use throughout the year , and was carefully rationed between the people and the fields . When water was short , the fields were given higher priority over the people of the town . Although located outside the Shou Lung empire ' s boundaries , the town was governed by a Shou Lung magistrate , his bailiffs , and a small garrison of 100 soldiers , who ruled the city from a large blockhouse located in the middle of the city . The uncaring magistrate , and bullying from the soldiers , caused some resentment regarding the Shou Lung presence in the town among the people . However , they considered the Shou the lesser evil compared to bandits . Nevertheless , due to its isolated location , and what little the town had to offer , bandit attacks were rare . Inhabitants . The town had a population of 3 , 000 around 1359 DR , and was ruled by a magistrate named Wan - yen Ch ' eng - shih , who cared little about his subjects , and taxed them harshly , in order to pay for luxury items from Shou Lung .
Alaron Alaron was an island in the Moonshae Isles . Although not the largest of the Moonshae Isles , it was considered the most powerful prior to the Spellplague . In the 14th century DR , the isles were collectively ruled from the capital city of Caer Callidyrr by High Queen Alicia Kendrick . While the capital was a port on the eastern side of Alaron , the castle from which the Kendrick family ruled was actually built by previous inhabitants of the Moonshaes . Alaron was House Kendrick ’ s last bastion of a once great empire among the Isles . Society . Ruled from the city of Caer Callidyrr , the island of Alaron was the seat of House Kendrick ' s power . The rugged Fairheight Mountains to the north of Caer Calliyrr separated the traditional lowland homes of the Ffolk in the south from the homes of the Northlander s . Intermarriage between the two peoples slowly eliminated the divide between their customs . Notable Locations . Caer Callidyrr . This city on the northern edge of the Dernall Forest was the home of High King Derid . Dernall Forest . A forest teeming with goblin s and evil fey . Druid s loyal to King Derid waged war with the humanoid s . Fairheight Mountains . A range that separated the traditional lands of the Northlanders and the Ffolk , who lived in the lowlands of the island . The mountains were home to the dwarven clans Rustfire and Rookoath , who were at war with the dark fey and a shadow dragon . Kythyss . This small city of fishermen and woodcutters was a hotbed of intrigue . When the High King was unable to protect the residents they hired mercenaries . The mercenaries were in league with Amn and as of 1479 DR the Amnish had effective control over the city .
Starleaf Starleaf was a Wild elf and High Mage of enormous power . She served as center in a high magic ritual , known as the First Sundering . Her role was revealed to the elves by a gathering of elven priests , who got her role revealed from the Seldarine . At that time she was still a small girl in the woods of Faerûn but she accepted her fate and left the forests to train as a mage . At the day of the ritual she stood at the center of the tower in the middle of many other high mages . She controlled the powers of the spell and formed the will of the gathered elves to create the promised land . When the spell took form she saw the other mages die and felt the tremors ripping Faerûn apart . She was the only one of the gathered mages that survived this day . That accomplished Starleaf awoke on the island of Evermeet before the Tree of Souls and was greeted by the gods Angharradh and Corellon Larethian . Both gods revealed to her that they had their part in the spell and that Evermeet and the destruction of Faerûn was also their blame too . They made Starleaf the guardian of the artifact , which should one day bring high magic to the elves when it was lost to the world .
Rilauven Rilauven was a drow city in the Underdark . Geography . The city was located under an area near the surface city of Neverwinter . History . Rilauven ' s Lolth ite priesthood was overthrown by the worshipers of Vhaeraun in a relatively bloodless coup . The city was ruled by a council of the representatives of the Sorcere , Melee - Magthere , and Arach - Tinilith academies . All aspects of culture , be they wizard , fighter , or cleric , were treated the same , although the city ' s Archmage , Malavon Despana , who organized the coup , seemed to hold the most power and Vhaeraun was venerated above Lolth .
Stag Skull Bridge The Stag Skull Bridge was a bridge spanning the Thunder River in the town of Thunderstone in Cormyr in the late 1360s DR . It led the way north out of town into the Hullack Forest . Defenses . Eight Purple Dragons — veteran monster slayers all — were stationed on the Stag Skull Bridge at all times , guarding the way from the Hullack Forest . Activities . The bridge gained some notoriety for the number of foresters and adventurers that came running out of the Hullack Forest with monsters hot on their tails . The Purple Dragons would let these folk pass safely before engaging the monsters on the bridge , and so virtually every Dragon on duty here was a veteran monster slayer . Description . It was a grandly built old stone bridge . From dusk to dawn , a lantern was kept burning on either side of the northern end of the bridge , to let adventurers and foresters know which way to flee to safety . The local saying " between the Stag ' s lights " came to refer to being " almost out of danger " . Despite the name , the bridge was not adorned or otherwise decorated with any stag skulls , but the local Purple Dragons did mount on the railing posts the heads of monsters that dared try to cross the bridge .
Kaer ' lic Suun Wett Kaer ' lic Suun Wett was a drow priestess of Lolth and part of a band of four along with Ad ' non Kareese , Donnia Soldou and Tos ' un Armgo . Description . Kaer ' lic lost her right eye in a battle almost a hundred years ago before 1371 DR , and she replaced it with a black eye from a giant spider . Although she claimed that she could see with the spider eye , her comrades knew that this was not true . History . Kaer ' lic was once a member of House Suun Wett of Ched Nasad . She was killed by King Obould Many - Arrows when he tore out her throat with his teeth in retribution for her sabotage of his armor during his fight with Drizzt Do ' Urden , and her subsequent attempt to kill him in a magically - conjured earthquake when her sabotage failed . Relationships . She was the part - time lover of Tos ' un , although she was not particularly interested in having a partner .
Trent Vendall Trent Vendall was a visitor of Neverwinter in the 1370s DR . History . Trent came from Cormyr and went to Neverwinter , despite bandits attacking the caravans . He managed to arrive to Neverwinter . He offered Kalach - Cha some alcohol , if worked with the Watchman .
Create frenzy dog Create frenzy dog was an evil druid spell used by certain druids in the forest of Chondalwood to transform almost any animal into a frenzy dog , a magically enhanced creature . Although the spell caused a corruption in nature to create the frenzy dog , druids justified this by their use of these creatures in the protection of their forest environment . The spell was barely known outside the Chondalwood and the druids used it sparingly because they were aware of the potential damage large numbers of frenzy dogs would cause .
Spellguard The Spellguard was an organization of powerful mage s in Silverymoon . Most of them were high - ranking politicians within Luruar . History . The Spellguard were established in 1255 DR as a personal bodyguard for Alustriel herself , but over the intervening years grew to a city - wide force , spreading their duties between the High Palace and the rest of Silverymoon . By 1372 DR , the Spellguard numbered 32 members , seven of which were Warders that oversaw the activities of the rest .
Karl Waller Karl Waller is a comic book and fantasy artist . Education . Waller graduated from the in 1987 . Career . Waller illustrated many Dungeons & Dragons sourcebooks between 1988 and 1998 . He also illustrated for a large number of other role - playing and collectible card games . He also illustrated one of the comic prequels for the movie .
Carmenere Carmenere was an earthsoul genasi and a priestess of Selûne . She was the niece of Queen Arathane and was formerly a close friend of the rogue Riltana . Carmenere aided Demascus in destroying the Cult of the Elder Elemental Eye . She later took a post as a diplomat to High Imaskar . Possessions . Carmenere used a mace as her primary weapon . Description . Carmenere had light brown skin with gold szuldar .
Gate of the People The Gate of the People was the main entrance for the Public Gardens in Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Commoners used this gate the enter the beautiful gardens . Though mamluk s were stationed here , they did not bar entrance to the gardens to any unless specifically instructed to do so .
Julani Baenre Julani Baenre was a drow wizard of House Baenre in Menzoberranzan and the Master of Evocation at Sorcere . History . Along with the other mages of House Baenre , Julani aided Gromph Baenre in attacking Nimor Imphraezl through a scrying crystal during the Siege of Menzoberranzan . However his " magic missile " spell was reflected back on Julani , killing him .
Aegis of assault Aegis of assault is among the most basic spell s known to swordmage s , used primarily by assault swordmages . A spell of the conjuration school , " aegis of assault " allows a swordmage to form an arcane bond with a creature within an area of ten feet in diameter nearby . The creature so ensnared becomes intently tied to its disadvantage . If the creature tries to attack one of the swordmage ' s allies , the bond ensnares their body and mind , weakening their assault . If the creature still summons the power to successfully make its attack , then the bond allows the swordmage to teleport a distance of up to fifty feet in order to retaliate against the attacker . As one of the most basic and easy to learn swordmage spells , " aegis of assault " is instantly recastable . In addition to being able to cast the spell at any time , a swordmage can use " aegis of assault " against more than one creature . They cannot , however , use the spell if the creature is already hampered and hindered by another swordmage and a creature cannot be subject to the effects of two " aegis of assault " spells at once .
Zara Dalkor Zara Dalkor was a knight of Helm in Helm ' s Hold sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . Zara was a member of the Order of the Gilded Eye . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR Zara and her squire Thora Tamlarrin went to South in order to defeat a group of frost giant s that attacked caravans .