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Storm bell Storm bells , also called storm gongs , were easily the largest musical instruments throughout Zakhara . Description . These massive metal cylinders and plates were struck with large pieces of wood wrapped in protective cloth . Some storm bells were small enough to be carried in a cart pulled by oxen , but others were so large that they were permanent fixtures on buildings . History . Though the modern cities of Zakhara used these items to draw crowds to important events or announcements , the historical purpose of a storm bell was to announce the coming of a deadly sandstorm out in the open desert . The sound of a storm bell rung clearly for miles , granting the desert tribes plenty of warning before an approaching sandstorm . Storm bells were also positioned along cliffs surrounding particularly deadly reefs to warn sailors of treacherous water .
Ellardin Darovik Ellardin Darovik was the priest of Goldenfields and a member of the Emerald Enclave during the Elemental Evil crisis in 1491 DR . Activities . The priest managed the largest walled temple - farm to Chauntea in the Dessarin Valley . Personality . Ellardin was a reserved but generous man who disliked confrontation .
Dragonisle Dragonisle ( sometimes The Dragonisle ) is the largest island in the Pirate Isles . It is populated by around 4 , 000 pirates and is geographically dominated by the Earthspur , an 8 , 000ft ( 2 , 438m ) mountain at the southern end of the island . The island has historically been the seat of power for anyone controlling the islands as a whole .
Rikmo Naquander Rikmo Naquander was a Master Thief of the Shadowmasters of Telflamm in 1370 DR . Personality . Rikmo had great attention to detail . He concentrated on understanding the workings of the city - state ' s government and considered getting onto the merchant council in future . Rikmo was ambitious but friendly to his friends . He was wise enough to understand that for now Keshna Finlothleer was a better leader for the guild . History . Rikmo joined the guild in 1358 DR and was soon appointed as an asset in the dealings between the guild and the merchant council .
Leather Market The Leather Market was a semi - annual fair held in the spring and fall seasons in Duirtanal , Semphar . Activities . Each Leather Market was held for one week at a time . During this period merchants from all over the Hordelands and eastern Faerûn gathered to examine and trade fine goods made from leather . The fabulous Duir leather was always a highlight . Prices during the Leather Market were posted daily by the Tanner ' s Guild of Duirtanal . These prices were based upon sales from the previous day . The Leather Market also attracted traders of wool , livestock , and edible products such as coffee . Additionally , entertainers flocked here to amuse the large crowds . Due to the mass influx of people attracted by the Leather Market , extra guards were posted to ensure that everyone behaved . The cost for the added security was billed to the Tanner ' s Guild .
Flind Flinds were humanoid creatures related to gnoll s . A flind was a particularly strong and viscous gnoll that commanded the war band it was part of . They led their war bands into battle wielding flails imbued with magic by Yeenoghu himself . If a gnoll killed a flind , the gnoll would be transformed into a flind itself .
Damarite Red Damarite Red was a cheese crafted in Damara within the Bloodstone Lands . It was also sold through Aurora ' s Whole Realms Catalogue . Description . This bloodcheese had a sharp flavor courtesy of goat ' s milk . A black rind helped this cheese travel well . Prices . Damarite Red could be purchased in the following sizes :
Branislav Semyon Branislav Semyon serves as a bodyguard within the Tower of the Blades in Mulmaster and often carries out assassin work for High Blade Rassendyll Uoumdolphin . He often disguises himself as Draazu , one of the region ' s earliest hired killers . Branislav is not the only person to have taken this name , only furthering the legend and mystery surrounding Draazu ' s whereabouts . Appearance . Semyon is just under 6 ' ( 1 . 8 m ) tall , with a muscular build and hard facial features . Magic Items . Among his possessions are various magical armors and weapons , a ring of protection + 1 , a bag of holding and various thieves tools including a grappling hook .
Reveal invisible Reveal invisibile was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . This spell created an invisible sphere that revealed any invisible creatures and objects located within its range . This worked for natural and magical invisibility . The sphere did not detect planar creatures out of phase or displaced creatures . The caster could center the sphere on themselves or move it around . Components . This spell did not require physical components to cast .
Southeast Faerûn Southeast Faerûn lies to the south and east of the grassy plains known as the Shaar , along the shores of the Great Sea opposite the land of Zakhara . At the edge of this region lie in the east the Five Kingdoms of the Utter East and further to the south , and thus beyond Faerûn , the giant peninsula of Zakhara . Regions . Dambrath . Along the southern shores of the continent was this dire nation of enslaved humans commanded by half - elf descendants of the drow . Its northern borders lay along the Forest of Amtar , beyond the Gnollwatch Mountains . Much of the shore lay along the Bay of Dancing Dolphins , which was enclosed by a peninsula and was open to the east . The capital city is Cathyr . Var the Golden . This is an agricultural nation that lies along the southern end of the Golden Water . It borders the nations of Estagund to the east and Durpar to the north , and is closely linked to both . The government politics are as rife with plots and intrigue as Calimshan . Veldorn . The is a region of plains at the eastern end of the Shaar . It is home to various non - human monstrous tribes who are allied in a loose confederation for self - defense . The eastern edge of this region is formed by the Giant ' s Belt mountains , a range which separates the plains from the desert to the east . There are no cities or population centers of note .
Warrenwood Warrenwood was a small but densely overgrown forest found near the middle of Bloodstone Barony . The forest ' s name was derived from the Warren fortress found under the ground . Geography . Warrenwood was located several miles southeast of Bloodstone Village along the western banks of the Beaumaris River . Inhabitants . Warrenwood was the home of a large clan of centaur s in the region . Emelyn ran a school for centaurs within the forest , but this was destroyed by the forces of Zhengyi . Emelyn vowed to rebuild the school with the help of his apprentice , Gabrielle . History . The forest served as a point of ambush during the Bloodstone Wars by the invading forces of Ostel , Morov and Polten . Hidden within the thick forest , the invaders attacked the Bloodstone army but were crushed in a single night because of aid received from soldiers from the Warren and the native centaurs .
Gomir al - Kasir Gomir al - Kasir ran a barber shop from the Pilgrims ' District of Huzuz in 1367 DR . Activities . Gomir was popular barber among the tourists visiting Huzuz . His shop was within viewing distance of the Golden Mosque . While only an adequate barber , Gomir excelled at healing at storytelling . He enjoyed regaling his customers with tales of the mosques and palace . His rates were double of those of most other barbers in the city . Relationships . Gomir had a small leopard as his familiar that actually lived in the shop with him .
Gundren Rockseeker Gundren Rockseeker was one of the three dwarf brothers who rediscovered Wave Echo Cave . He was the brother of Tharden Rockseeker , and the older brother of Nundro Rockseeker . He was also a friend to Sildar Hallwinter , a member of the Lords ' Alliance . He was captured by the Cragmaw tribe and was held in Cragmaw Castle by King Grol .
Zundaerazylym Zundaerazylym , or Amundra Nelaerdra , was an ancient steel dragon in Neverwinter in 1374 DR . History . Zundaerazylym came to believe that the two greatest menaces to the North were the harsh climate and orc hordes . She decided that her duty was to resolve the orc problem . So , circa 1344 DR , Zundaerazylym hatched a plan : to manipulate the evil dragon s to make their lairs in orc territories in order that they would fight each other , and to use alchemy make it easier for good dragons to live in harmony with humanoid races . Understanding that for so great a plan she needed help , Zundaerazylym adopted the disguise of " Amundra Nelaerdra " , a laundress living and working at the Moonstone Mask , and using this alias she started recruiting agents to spread rumors to attract evil dragons to orc territories . She named her organization the Soft Claws . In 1374 DR , Zundaerazylym was busy in her alchemical research , which had created some substances useful for good dragons . Relationship . Zundaerazylym ' s most trusted friend and ally was Ophala Cheldarstorn , her boss at the Moonstone Mask , and one of the few that knew her true nature . She had a good relationship with the female adventuring company the Galadran Company and their patron , the brass dragon Galadaeros .
Rhundorth Rhundorth was a master blacksmith in Mirabar who became a prisoner at the Fane of the Eye under Tyar - Besil during the Elemental Evil crisis . History . In 1491 DR , Rhundorth was chosen among many others to be part of a diplomatic delegation . However , at Beliard in the Dessarin Valley , they were ambushed by the Cult of the Black Earth . Rhundorth was captured and transported beyond the River Dessarin . He remained in the Black Earth ' s hands . The earth cultists made him toil for the Cult under the promise of better treatment for his fellow prisoners . Eventually , some adventurers infiltrated the Fane , defeated the cultists , and saved him .
Gaspar Gaspar was a fishmonger who lived in Easthaven within the Ten Towns of Icewind Dale . Description . The fishmonger was of normal build and dressed grey clothing . Activities . Gaspar sold knucklehead trout to be used by scrimshawers from his warehouse with the help of Churin . Relationships . He had a son , Damien who liked to fish on the banks of Lac Dinneshere . History . During Eleint , 1281 DR , Gaspar ordered supplies from Ilmus Gallaway to aid Easthaven in the coming winter , but the caravan from Caer - Dineval was ambushed by orc raiders lead by an ogre .
High Desert The High Desert was the more westerly of the two great deserts that dominated the elevated interior of Zakhara . Inhabitants . A number of mostly enlightened desert nomads , called Al - Badia in Midani , roamed the High Desert organized into major and minor tribes .
Angruin Myrvult Angruin Myrvult was a powerful Zhentarim wizard in High Dale . History . In 1358 DR Angruin was the commander - in - chief of a secret Zhent occupation army in High Dale ; however Elminster Aumar and Sharantyr discovered the Zhent plot about the dale and started an insurrection against the Zhent and thanks also to the coming of the Time of Troubles the Zhent were defeated and Angruin died by a spell going crazy .
Bright Beacon Springs Bright Beacon Springs was a popular stopping point for both the nomads of the Endless Wastes and caravans traveling along the Spice Road . Geography . The city was located near the Kora Shan mountain range , not too far off the path of the Golden Way trade route between Faerûn and Kara - Tur . It was named after its various ponds , which were said to shine brightly on summer days . It was claimed that this water was good for people suffering from rheumatism and arthritis . Population . Bright Beacon Spring was home to around 500 people , mostly human , but included half - elves , korobokuru , dwarves , and even spirit folk from Shou Lung , giving the town a reputation for being a melting pot of races and cultures . The population also ran a large number of services including a smith , a wine merchant , an armorer , a cartwright , caravansaries , a horse market , several temples , a number of general merchants , and guides for the local area . The town also hosted a biannual fair , attracting people from great distances , and offered entertainment such as wrestling , horse races , and archery contests . Structure . The town consisted mostly of buildings made of wood and stone , spread out among the springs , with each race claiming a spring for their own kind . Defenses . The town lacked any sort of wall but was on generally good terms with the local nomadic tribes , and bandits were few in the area . Monsters from the Kora Shan mountain range tended to be the greatest threat . Due to the lack of a wall , each house was designed to be its own miniature fort that could be shuttered and defended in case of an attack .
Malabog Malabog was the king of the fomorian giants in the Feywild in 1484 DR . History . Malabog was a powerful fomorian giant in the Feywild who at some point became the king of his race . He established his court in a fallen fey castle , served by a cadre of loyal fomorian warriors and started to expand his dominion . Soon , Malabog decided to enslave the elves of New Sharandar . With this objective in mind , Malabog allied himself in Toril with the lich Valindra Shadowmantle and thanks to this pact he gained the services of the blue dragon Fulminorax , whom added to his troops . At last , the Iliyanbruen elves recruited an adventurer native of Toril to stop the foul fomorian king . The adventurer defeated the fomorian army and finally entered Malabog ' s Castle and fought and defeated Malabog and his allies .
Serissa Serissa was the storm giant heiress sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . When Serissa was very youth she went with her mother into Sword Coast and Moonshae Isles meeting friendly small folks . Serissa was the youngest daughters of king Hekaton at the time of the shattering of the ordning . Like her mother Neri Serissa liked the small folks . So when in the late 1480s or early 1490s DR found the dead body of Neri soon Uthor went to his niece Sarissa for counsel and Sarissa managed to calm her father ' s rightful rage . For this Hekaton decided to appoint Serissa as his heir . After her father ' s disappearance reluctantly Sarissa ascended to the Wyrmskull Throne as regent . Serissa was on the throne with her advisors nearby . Personality . Serissa above all feared a civil war among the difference giant races , that maybe can restart the war against the dragon s . She knew well the envy of her older sisters but considered them harmless . Sarissa trusted only her uncle Uthor and Iymrith . In her hearth she had decided to entrust the small folks in help found her father and the assassin of her mother despite all objections .
Kendrin Feldarr Kendrin Feldarr was a merchant during the Elemental Evil crisis . Activitivies . Kendrin usually sold exotic animals all around the Sword Coast North . History . In 1491 DR , during a stop at the Bargewright Inn , he became involved in a plot by Inglor Brathren to discredit both Chalaska Muruin and Nalaskur Thaelond .
Edrae Obarskyr Edrae " the Doomed Babe " was officially a king of Cormyr , but he was only an infant , and he did not live to see his fourth birthday . He was killed by his own mother as an act of mercy to end his suffering caused by the Purplethroat Plague .
Knox Sergeant Knox was a male human living in Neverwinter in 1484 DR , serving as officer in the army of Lord Dagult Neverember . He together with warlock Makos and a female cleric defeated a dracolich near Neverwinter . He was one of the first to meet a new adventurer arriving in the city . Knox assigned to the new adventurer many missions in defense of the city against its various enemies . Appendix . Behind the scenes . Makos and Knox are the first named characters to appear in the Neverwinter four - part cinematic trailer " The Siege of Neverwinter " and one of the first characters the player meets at the entrance of the city . Knox is the first quest - giver the player meets in the game and an important NPC for all of the First Act .
Draac Xorlarrin Draac Xorlarrin was a member of House Xorlarrin and an ally of the fire giant Duke Zalto sometime after the War of the Silver Marches . History . Once Draac lived in Q ' Xorlarrin . In the late 1480s or early 1490s DR , House Xorlarrin allied with the leader of the fire giants , Duke Zalto . Under Zalto ' s orders , Draac , together with his younger cousin Taal Xorlarrin , led an expedition back to Gauntlgrym using secret tunnels in order to capture the primordial Maegera inside an iron flask and deliver it to Zalto in his fortress of Ironslag . Personality . Draac was a slippery individual . He did not want to die under any circumstance .
Tower Tranquil Tower Tranquil stood just north of Oversember Vale . Location . The Tower Tranquil stood atop the gateway to the cavern of the dracolich Rauglothgor . A " gate " once linked the tower to a cavern in Myth Drannor . History . Tower Tranquil was built by the mage Jhavanter of Highmoon Shandril Shessair destroyed the tower in 1356 DR with " spellfire " .
Tace Blueshield Tace Blueshield was a shield dwarf paladin of Ilmater at the Monastery of the Yellow Rose in the late 15th century DR . Personality . Tace was grim and disciplined and had a drill - sergeant attitude towards both her men and to the monks . She did not appreciate people telling her how to do her work . She hated speaking about her past . Tace believed that the monastery could only be in danger from external attacks , never believing in an internal threat . She acted only with solid proof , but with proof she would quickly arrest and interrogate anyone Activities . Tace ' s duty was to command the few military forces of the monastery .
Ulrich Eberhard Ulrich Eberhard was the head of the Council of Ten in Phlan until 1340 DR . Activities . Ulrich handled most of the monetary negotiations of the Council and was a very hard bargainer . History . Ulrich was likely replaced by Councilman Porphyrys Cadorna in 1340 DR .
Danyig Danyig was a skilled blacksmith who lived in Manass in 1367 DR . Activities . Danyig was easily the most skilled blacksmith within the entire city . Not only could he forge beautiful Shou - style weapons and armor , he could also forge nearly any unique item if given a copy to work from .
Sand shroud Sand shroud was a spell unique to Zakhara , the Land of Fate . Effects . With this spell the caster could open up an area of sand directly beneath a target and swallow them whole . This spell only worked over sand or loose earth . Only the dead , undead , or creatures that never lived , such as golem s , could be targets of this spell . If cast successfully , this spell buried the target 60 feet ( 18 . 3 m ) under the sand and covered them up as if nothing happened . Components . This spell required a lump of mud , clay , dried dung , or other powdery substance to cast .
Estember Orntalar Estember Orntalar was a priest of Oghma of Domes of Reason temple in the city of Procampur in the Vast . " Circa " 1369 DR , Orntalar held the position of High Loremaster Librarian at the Domes , but was engaged in an aggressive power struggle with fellow priests to succeed the missing Patriarch , Cullen Kordamant , and become leader of the Orthodox Church of Oghma . Orntalar was apparently set to win this position .
Gwydion pen Dafwyd Gwydion pen Dafwyd was the court wizard of Daggerford . History . Once Gwydion was the court wizard of duke Pryden Daggerford but at 1370 DR the court magician was Bronwyn Daggerford in all save the name . Gwydion so was free to did his studies in order to find a mean to live more . He had a magic book that show how achieve Lichdom but he not like much this system . Instead he had sent many adventuring parties in search of a good " potion of longevity " but with no results for now . Personality . Gwydion was a very indecisive individual , pondering months before coming to an easily swayed conclusion .
Naahal Naahal was a whale bard until 1369 DR . History . Born in 613 DR , Naahal become the leader of the largest pod of humpback whale s . His main duty was to lead the whalesongs of Serôs . In Eleasias of 1369 DR , during the Twelfth Serôs War , in order to gain the total trust of his sahuagin subjects , Iakhovas hunted and killed Naahal . His death was deeply mourned by his fellow whales .
Tome of Suelivain The tome of Suelivain was a book written by Suelivain , a shade of Thultanthar . In it he included his notes of shadow magic . History . Suelivain was dwelling in Thultanthar when a shadowstorm struck and he lost the " tome of Suelivain " and several other possessions . These were spread across the Plane of Shadow . Unbeknownst to him , however , a rift to the plane later deposited the tome and the rest of his things in the Halls of Demarch in the city of Tantras in Faerûn . Members of Demarch ' s Folly found the " tome of Suelivain " and from it they learned the fundamentals of shadow magic . They tracked down Suelivain and returned his tome and other possessions in exchange for training in the ways of shadow magic .
Hair shirt of Ilmater A hair shirt of Ilmater , also known as a hair shirt of suffering , was a magical horsehair shirt associated with the faith of the god Ilmater , the One Who Endures . Description . It was , as the name suggested , a thick shirt fashioned of several layers of coarse , brown woven horse hair , making quite a stiff fabric . These hair shirts were typically quite ragged . Powers . Although the thick and uncomfortable hair shirt impeded the wearer ' s agility , it was thick enough to provide a high degree of protection against attacks to the wearer . Some later , cheaper versions caused no significant impediment , but only provided slight protection . The magical hair shirt allowed the wearer to cast " cure serious wounds " once a day , but only on someone other than the wearer , in accordance with the teachings of Ilmater . Creation . In addition to the woven horsehair , a " hair shirt " required the spell s " barkskin " and " cure serious wounds " . Users . These " hair shirts " were typically only fashioned and worn by the followers of Ilmater . They preferred to use the shirt ' s healing power to alleviate the suffering of others .
Thayan orc The two breeds of Thayan orc are magical hybrids of ordinary gray orcs , orogs , and other creatures , including possibly ogres and gnolls . Tall and muscular , with large hooded eyes , tough leathery skin , and snouted bestial faces , Thayan orcs seem to embody all the worse aspects of the creatures that went into their creation . Both Thayan black and red orcs are warrior creatures , loyal and skillful , who live for battle . Their only weakness is their slow rate of reproduction . Many are infertile . Both breeds speak Common , Orc , and Mulhorandi . History . For many decades Thayans have tried to create their own race of orcs , violent but loyal to Thay . In the last couple decades , the Thayans have succeeded , albeit slowly . As a group , Thayan orcs have only a marginal reproduction rate – Thayans have managed to field only a few companies . Ecology . Thayan black orcs were bred to act as scouts , archers , and infiltrators . They are quicker , leaner , and slightly taller than Thayan red orcs , and their skin ranges from dark green to deep , sooty black . Their facial features are slightly less bestial and their eyes are smaller and completely black . Thayan red orcs were bred as elite shock troops . They are tougher than Thayan blacks , and their skin is dark , mottled red , and eyes a deep yellow . They are usually well equipped and revel in bloodshed and violence . Society . Thayan orcs are born and raised in a lawful regimented structure . They live in barracks built by their masters , where they are organized into large military units . No independent groups of them exist . There is nothing else for them . Consequently , their society is extremely hierarchical and a mirror image of the typical chaos that most orcs thrive under .