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Great Swamp of Rethild The Great Swamp of Rethild , also known simply as the Great Swamp or Rethild , was a swamp in Dambrath . Geography . The Great Swamp was located on the western border of Dambrath . It was separated from Halruaa by the East Wall mountains . Description . The Great Swamp was filled with moss , cypress trees , and zalantar trees . It was always muggy and full of biting insects . Noxious vapors came up through the water and hung above the ground in great clouds of yellow , brown , or green gas . Some of these gases were poisonous or carried diseases , such as cackle fever and mindfire . History . The Great Swamp was cursed by an ancient wizard . It was once home to a city of sarrukh s . In 1372 DR , the lizardfolk were united in the kingdom of Kethid under the ruler Ghassis . A hundred years later , they called their kingdom Ilimar . Inhabitants . The Great Swamp was home to numerous tribes of lizardfolk , bullywug s , and tasloi , as well as giant leeches , toads , and snakes . The black dragon Valraxxath dwelt in the center of the swamp in a ruined city . Shambling mound s could also be found in the swamp .
Tranph Sergeant - Major Tranph was an officer in the Golden Legion . History . Tranph was a veteran of the Legion . In 1361 DR , after the victory at Ulatos , Cordell assigned Tranph to oversee Helmsport ' s garrison whent he went to Nexal with most of the Legion . After the arrival of Don Vaez , Tranph and his men were put in prison .
Locate creature Locate creature was a divination spell that allowed the caster to sense the location and movement of a well - visualized creature . Effects . Similar to " locate object " , this spell could find a creature familiar to the caster within a radius of at least 560 ft ( 171 m ) — the range increased with the experience level of the caster but would not cross running water . " Locate creature " could also find a creature by race or species ( such as an elf or an umber hulk ) as long as the caster had previously met or at least seen one from a distance of 30 ft ( 9 . 1 m ) or less . This spell could not locate objects and could be fooled by " mislead " , " nondetection " , and " polymorph " spells . Components . The material component for this spell was a tuft of fur from a bloodhound . The spell also had a verbal component and part of the somatic component was to turn slowly around in a circle until the desired creature was sensed .
Halberd A halberd is a two - handed , martial melee weapon of the pole arm family . Description . The business end of a halberd has three main parts : the axe head , the back spike and the spear tip . While many pole arms have similar structure , the halberd has a few distinguishing features . First and most important , the axe head is concave ( curving inward ) to nearly straight , instead of convex like most axe s . The head is also set at an angle to the shaft instead of being mounted perpendicular . The back spike is fairly short and also angled slightly downward . The spear tip can be long and slender ( typical for battle arms ) or medium length and broader ( often on ceremonial weapons ) . The whole weapon often reached 8 feet ( 2 . 4 meters ) in length or longer with the spear tip . Weaponology . Known colloquially as a " Medieval Can - opener " due to its effectiveness against plate armor , the design of the weapon , with its ability to mount slashing , piercing , or tripping / dismounting attacks makes it extremely versatile against many different opponents . However , its large size is a detriment when fighting in close quarters . 2nd Edition . The halberd was a popular weapon in the Middle Ages but did not fare as well against cavalry as the pike . However , halberdiers could attack the flanks of a pike formation with great effect because the pikemen could not bring their much longer weapons to bear in close combat . The average halberd cost 10gp and weighs 15 pounds ( 7kg ) . 3rd Edition . In 3rd edition Dungeons & Dragons , this weapon is considered a reach weapon and can deal slashing or piercing damage at the attacker ' s option . It is also capable of making dismounting and tripping attacks against suitable opponents . 3 . 5 Edition . Halberds will do double damage on a successful hit when set against a charging opponent . The back hook of the halberd can be used for trip attacks . If you are tripped during your own trip attempt , you may drop the weapon to avoid being tripped . . The average halberd costs 10gp and weighs 12 pounds ( 5 . 5kg ) . It does piercing or slashing damage but is not considered a reach weapon . 4th Edition . In 4th edition Dungeons and Dragons , the halberd is a two - handed melee weapon with reach , belonging to both the pole arm and axe weapon categories . Realmslore . This weapon is by far most common in " civilized " areas of Toril with few , if any barbarian type characters choosing to wield it . Though cultures in Faerûn , Kara - Tur , and Zakhara may have similarly designed weapons , they are far less common , if not considered rarer , than in the interior areas of Faerûn . Many large city - states also field units of halberdiers for defense . Specific Examples . Using the classification system described in Pole arms , this image has several halberds along with other types of pole arms .
Rathene Fel Rathene Fel was a bandit in Phlan in 1489 DR . Personality . Rathene believed that her comrades had abandoned her and for the right price she would betray them . For this , she was bitter and lashed out at others . History . Rathene was a half - orc mercenary who joined the Gray Patriots bandit group after they freed her from a labor camp near Phlan . However , she was captured by Knights of the Black Fist and sentenced to Grimshackle Jail . Rathene believed her comrades had abandoned her , but on the contrary a jailer was bribed to free her . However , an adventuring party there to interrogate her recaptured her . Around 1492 DR Rathene was a bandit leader that help in the reclamation of Phlan .
Zalantar Zalantar , also called blackwood or darkwood , was a subtropical tree that was usually found in southern Faerûn . Description . Zalantars grew oddly in the sense that one plant was composed of several tree trunks that stemmed from a central root system . Their leaves were usually white or another light color . The pure black wood from a zalantar tree was called " darkwood " , or " blackwood " in the North . The wood was as hard as normal wood but half as heavy . Usage . Items made from zalantar weighed half as much as normal wooden items of the same type . Darkwood weapons and shields were thus very light and made to high quality but also more costly . Darkwood was extensively in the South in buildings , wagons , and wheels , and almost exclusively for rod s , staff s , and wand s .
Caminus Caminus was a red dragon . History . The dragon took part in the orc attack on the Gemspark mine but obeyed Ygorl ' s orders after he was released from the " Demon Stone " . Death . Caminus was killed by Rannek , Zhai and Illius after Ygorl sent the trio to Caminus ' lair somewhere in Damara .
Sword spider Sword spiders were a variety of subterranean spider . Description . Sword spiders were about twelve feet in diameter . They had sleek but hairy black bodies with dark - brown - striped fur . Their legs had chitinous plates with sharp ridges that resembled blades . Combat . Sword spiders attacked with the sharp blades on their legs . They could also jump into the air and bring their legs together to impale an enemy . Additionally , their bite was venomous . Locations . Sword spiders were native to the Mhair Jungles . They were introduced by drow traders into the Underdark , where they were kept and controlled by Lolth - worshiping drow as soldiers .
Darmon Sir Darmon was a male human and member of the Nine of Neverwinter on the Sword Coast North in the 1370s DR . History . If the Kalach - Cha and the companions sided with the Watch and raided the Smuggler ' s warehouse , Darmon would appear before them giving orders to his men , since this problem worried Lord Nasher himself . The Kalach - Cha would ' ve told him that the thieves at the warehouse have been dealt with . Darmon and his men would be sad as they had to be at the court with gentleman and ladies . However , Kalach - Cha could recommend the Sunken Flagon as the place to drink , making Darmon and his men cheerful and Kalach - Cha a bit chaotic .
Lustrum The Lustrum was a mithral mine outside of Menzoberranzan . Geography . The Lustrum was located 20 miles from the Pillars of Woe . Description . The Lustrum was a rich mithral mine . It was a wedge - shaped vault hundreds of feet high , with a narrow and cramped floor . History . The rich ore lodes and gem caches of the Lustrum were discovered by the drow circa 1360 DR . It was mined by slaves and soldiers of House Xorlarrin , who hired Bregan D ' aerthe to help protect the mines . They believed that should Mithral Hall learn of the mine , their lust would cause another war with Menzoberranzan . The highest - ranking members of House Xorlarrin were aware that three gemstone golems - - Mulhorandi constructs - - were found intact in a silver vein in the Lustrum , though how they got there was a mystery . The mine was abandoned ( at least temporarily ) in 1372 DR during the duergar invasion of Menzoberranzan . At this time , Nimor Imphraezl of the Jaezred Chaulssin staged negotiations here with Horgar Steelshadow of Gracklstugh and Kaanyr Vhok to determine how much of the war ' s spoils would go to each party .
Hathor Hathor ( pronounced " haa " - thor ) was a kind and compassionate member of the Mulhorandi pantheon . Known by the name Hatharia in Thay and that of Hathelya in Unther , she was seen as a caring mother figure to those that followed her . Relationships . All members of the Mulhorandi pantheon looked down upon Hathor with the exceptions of Osiris , Isis , and Nephthys . Of the rest of the pantheon , the Nurturing Mother disliked only Set and Sebek . Avatar . Hathor usually appeared as a Mulan woman possessing the head of cow . She typically wore a linen dress and collar , with a moon disk suspended between her curved horns . Powers and abilities . Hathor could heal by touch , as well as cause pregnant woman to give birth to twins . She could charm onlookers with simple words and movements , and create milk that could sustain large crowds . She could calm hostile thought with a simple gaze . Other manifestations . Hathor ' s will was communicated through the actions of animals such as cows , flowing milk , or the words and actions of infants . Church of Hathor . The clergy of the church of Hathor was entirely composed of women of Mulan descent . They traveled Mulhorand , dispensing aide where they could and freely giving the goods they possessed to those in need . The followers of the Nurturing Mother forgoed the construction of temples , and instead built small shrines dedicated to their deity in populated locations . Small shrines to Hathor could also be found in all homes of small children . Worshipers . Worship of Hathor was most common in the farmlands of Mulhorand , and she was almost ignored by the nobility . Her typical followers were poor and needy , and sought the aide of She Who is There for Those in Need in their difficult lives . Clerics of Hathor usually wore a white linen dress and collar . They wore wigs over shaved heads and painted three blue circles on their forehead , a sign of priestly calling in Mulhorand . They also preferred to dye their skin white . Though it was uncommon for the clergy of Hathor to take up arms , they were known to do so in order to benefit communities in need . In those circumstances , they selected equipment that was practical for the situation . Clerics of Hathor prayed for spells at night , when the moon was at its highest point in the sky . Affiliated orders . The church of Hathor supported no known combat - oriented organizations . Celebrations and festivals . The clergy of the church of Hathor used a lunar calendar based on lunar phases rather than those more commonly used throughout Faerûn .
Forgotten Realms Player ' s Guide Contents . This is , along with the " Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide " , the most recent release of the " Forgotten Realms " campaign setting for " Dungeons & Dragons " . Unlike the " Campaign Guide " , which focuses on lore ( commonly refered as " fluff " ) and background information for so - called " dungeon masters " game referees and storytellers to use , the " Player ' s Guide " , or FRPG , focuses on " crunch , " that is to say , information immediately relevant to the game such as new player races , a new class , new paragon paths , and a number of other materials for players to make use of in their game . The book does contain a small amount of lore , though only what each player is expected to know , such as details on the nation from which their character hails as well as basic details on each of the races , etc . The book is organized into seven chapters , as follow :
Vanquisher Vanquisher was a title used by a dragonborn ruler of Tymanther , equivalent to both a monarch and a general . The Vanquisher were also the leaders of the Adjudicators . < ref name = " AotT / Hardcover - p61 , 145 " > < / ref > A Vanquisher governed for a period of ten years , after which a new Vanquisher was elected . The Vanquisher was always a dragonborn who had been determined to be fit to rule by rising in rank over a period of twenty years in the military forces . Dragonborn who became the patriarchs or matriarchs of a clan lose their right to be elegible as the Vanquisher . < ref name = " AotT / Hardcover - p300 " > < / ref > Although Thymari rarely chose to became spellcaster s , the Vanquisher had a few dragonborn spellcasters under his or her direct command . Vanquishers used piercings different to those of the clans of Thymari society . Theirs were square bits of gold under their eyes like teardrops . History . Tarhun was the Vanquisher of Tymanther in 1479 DR , and until his death in 1486 DR . < ref name = " AotT / Hardcover - p437 , 464 " > < / ref > Before him , Ophinshtalajiir Shaushka held the position of Vanquisher . As Tarhun was killed before its mandate ended , and the need of a new Vanquisher became urgent when Gilgeam began to led the Unther ite forces against Tymanther , Yrjixtilex Kallan was elected as the interim Vanquisher until the next official elections , that were expected to be held in Kythorn of 1488 DR .
Baernaloth Baernoloths are one of the biggest mysteries of the multiverse . They wander in solitude , they scheme and discard them for something even more terrible . According to the rumors , they created the yugoloth s and demodand s . Whether it ' s true or not , they are powerful . Even the yugoloths give them a wide berth . Description . A baernaloth is a tall , lanky creature , with long limbs . Its head is huge with large curving horns , and its mouth looks like that of a skeletal horse , with skin stretched over it . Its gray skin drips with pus , and its faraway , glassy yellow eyes ooze a revolting liquid . Though they travel alone most of the time , they occasionally take night hags or nightmares for companions . They stand about 8 feet tall and weigh 500 pounds . Combat . The baernoloths are canny , unfathomable creatures . Their plans , schemes and agendas span the ages of the multiverse . The plans of a particular baern can come to fruition next week or 1000 years later . They are equally capable combatants though they often toy with their opponents before transforming them into some humiliating form with their deform ability . They can mutate and control their enemies with spells . They possess powerful spellcasting or psionic abilities . Habitat . Almost nothing is known from their schemes , and they are encountered in different forms all over the multiverse . Gehenna and the Gray Waste are their favorite places . History . Certain texts of incalculable antiquity claim that the obyrith s and a proto - race of ancient Baatorians were the spawn of the baernoloths , but this unified creation myth enjoys few proponents outside Gehenna and the Gray Waste of Hades .
Alvund Alvund was a merchant from the city of Ormpetarr in Sespech in the 14th century DR . Alvund partnered with six other merchants — Chond of Calaunt , Dzunn of Sheirtalar , Jhasso of Baldur ' s Gate , Nammna of Milvarune , Pomphur of Almraiven , and Shield of Everlund — to form the Seven Suns Trading Coster . The " Seven Suns " referred to the seven merchants themselves . Alvund ' s own small merchant company was converted into a regional base for the coster . Alvund and the Seven Suns were in business by 1358 DR , and still going by 1374 DR .
River Surbrin The River Surbrin was a river in the Silver Marches . It flowed from the Spine of the World , after which it was joined by the River Rauvin , and later the Goblintide River , the Laughingflow , and Horn Stream . The River Surbrin then fed into the River Dessarin . The River Surbrin flowed only a few miles to the east of Mithral Hall , north to south along the eastern edge of the Spine of the World . The town of Nesmé sat on the eastern side of the River Surbrin , with a large fortified bridge across it to the stronghold of the Riders of Nesmé .
Ironlord Ironlord was the title of the ruler of Earthfast , a dwarven city in the Earthfast Mountains of north Faerûn , in the Earthroot region of the Underdark Powers . The ironlord was the sole leader of Earthfast , and it was a hereditary position . The ironlord led the army and maintained law and order . It was equivalent to a king . History . In the late 1350s DR , the ruler was Ironlord Torg mac Cei , but he died in battle in 1360 DR .
Pool of Radiance : Ruins of Myth Drannor ( novel ) Pool of Radiance : The Ruins of Myth Drannor by Carrie Bebris is a novel based on the of the same name by SSI . Summary . The novel is about a group of four adventurers — Kestrel , a thief ; Corran D ' Arcey , a paladin of Tyr , Durwyn , a fighter ; and Ghleanna Stormlake , moon elf wizard — as they explore the ruins of Myth Drannor and face the Cult of the Dragon .
Madislak Pemsk Madislak Pemsk was one of the druid rulers of Sossal during the Rage of Dragons of 1373 DR . History . Madislak was a leader in the druid council that ruled Sossal . In 1373 DR , his nation was weakened by sustained attacks by enraged dragon s . Later , the Ice Witch , Iyraclea , and the white dragon dracolich Zethrindor invaded Sossal with a potent army . They quickly conquered the northern regions of the country . Madislak issued an order to all his forces to gather south for a counterattack . In that time , the high druid met Dorn Graybrook and his allies , agreeing to help them travel to Thentia while they joined his army . However , Zethrindor ' s army executed a surprise attack , catching Madislak ' s contingent before he met the others . In the face of superior enemy numbers , Dorn proposed a duel between the commanders . In the vicious duel between the white dracolich and Dorn ' s party , plus Madislak and two of his warriors , Zethrindor managed to kill Madislak but the weakened dracolich was later destroyed by his own conscripted troops .
Frost backlash Frost backlash is a fairly complex spell learned by swordmage initiates , particularly those of the shielding style of arcane swordplay . Unlike most spells , " frost backlash " can be cast instantaneously , and is used to transform the magic al warding projected by all swordmages into frigid ice , which explodes out from the swordmage ' s weapon when they are injured by a nearby enemy . Even if the spell misses its target , the wave of cold energy still injures the attacker , making " frost backlash " an effective form of retaliation . " Frost backlash " is fairly difficult to cast and , as such , can only be used once per day .
Olgerkhan Olgerkhan was a half - orc warrior living in Palischuk in Vaasa . Appearance . Olgerkhan ' s features favored his orcish half with wide eyes in a tusky face ; his lip twisted as a result of his huge , uneven canines ; anbd his thick forehead being adorned with a singular bushy brow over bloodshot eyes . His nose was flat and crooked , his face marked by small and uneven patches of hair . Olgerkhan was not very tall , somewhere between five - and - a - half and six feet ( 1 . 7 to 1 . 8 meters ) . He appeared much larger though , for his limbs and chest were thick and strong . Character . Although not overly smart , Olgerkhan was very polite , respectful , and protective of his love , Arrayan Faylin . He also displayed a sort of wisdom and simplistic insightfulness . History . Olgerkhan almost died defending Arrayan from being killed by Athrogate and Canthan Doolittle . He was saved by Artemis Entreri through the vampiric powers of Artemis ' dagger , consuming the life - force of Canthan and giving it to Olgerkhan .
Dark Watch The Dark Watch was a mercenary company based in the Orsraun Mountains and active in the Sea of Fallen Stars . Organization . The company was a group of archers mounted on hippogriff s . Activities . Usually the Dark Watch worked for pirate gangs who wanted to destroy another pirate group . Possessions . These mercenaries fought with longsword s and longbow s . History . Around 1357 DR , they fought on the losing side during the war against the arcanaloth Yrkhetep . During the Battle of Five Crowns , the original leader of the Dark Watch , Thurindar Pelamar , was killed by a member of the Sunshafts . Members . Their leader Lothar Pelamar was the brother of Thurindar .
Elorfindar Floshin Lord Elorfindar Floshin was a sun elf who guarded the " portal s " of the Ardeep Forest . He lived in a manor close to the House of Long Silences . He was a distant relative of Araevin Teshurr . History . Elorfindar was required to guard the " portals " in the Ardeep Forest as penance for the betrayals of his ancestors . In youth Elorfindar joined the kingdom of Phalorm and contrary of his fellow Ardeep elves he never abandoned the kingdom until it end . After he put all his efforts in made a new Phalorm but with few success . He acted as advisor for the dukes in Daggerford Circa 1468 DR , Elorfindar died and the estate was left to his eldest son Darfin .
Anival Dyrr Anival Dyrr was the matron mother of House Agrach Dyrr of Menzoberranzan from 1373 DR . History . Anival was the first daughter of matron mother Yasraena Dyrr in 1373 DR when , during the Silence of Lolth , House Agrach Dyrr entered into a secret alliance with the Jaezred Chaulssin and betrayed Menzoberranzan ' s Army of the Black Spider to the armies of Gracklstugh and Kaanyr Vhok . After the house ' s betrayal was revealed , the house compound was besieged by House Xorlarrin and its allies . With the destruction of the house temple by Gromph Baenre , both Yasraena and the Lichdrow Dyrr , the true leader of the house , were definitively annihilated . Anival was the highest remaining member of her house . She was approached by Triel Baenre , who offered the survival of her house and her appointment as matron mother in exchange for becoming the vassal of House Baenre for centuries . With no other option , Anival accepted the offer .
Ochre jelly Ochre jellies resemble giant amoebas , consisting of a thick , golden sludge . Description . The ooze ’ s body is made up of yellow - orange colored acid capable of dissolving any organic material . An ochre jelly can grow to a diameter of about 15 feet and a thickness of about 6 inches , but can compress its body to fit into cracks as small as 1 inch wide . A typical specimen weighs about 5 , 600 pounds . Combat . They lurk in dungeons , slowly creeping along floors , walls and ceilings , under and through doors and cracks looking for victims . When they are found , the ochre jellies extends itself and latches onto them , then proceeding to constrict and engulf them . The jelly exudes pseudopods to slam and grapple foes in combat . Reproduction . Ochre jellies reproduce asexually , occasionally being found with several of its divided offspring . Locations . Ochre jellies were known to exist in the dungeon of Xûl - Jarak in Thar . They could also be found in the ruins of the Ulcaster school near Beregost .