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.dark leather armor, and a deep crimson cloak. She has shoulder-length hair the color of pale gold. Personality: Cutter is power hungry, first and foremost. In her pursuit of this, Cutter is ruthless. She uses others only to advance her own goals. She even strangled her sister to death and used her son to help her toward her last, failed scheme. If she had succeeded, she’d certainly have disposed of the boy named Kellen, his use to her at an end. She also deeply enjoys torture, not only for the information it often provides, but for the act itself. Cutter is also a woman who enjoys luxuries. She looted Iriabor, keeping many expensive things to make her life more comfortable before shipping the rest off to the Zhents. Locales Frequented: Iriaebor, Darkhold, and the other Zhent strongholds (in the past). History: Ravendas (as Cutter was called) journeyed to Baldur’s Gate while young, where she learned many martial skills. Her thirst for power led her to Darkhold, where she petitioned for membership in the Zhentarim. SEMEMMON gave her a task that she ruthlessly completed. She rose quickly through the ranks. In about 1357 DR, Caledan, his lover and Cutter’s sister Kera, and the rest of the Fellowship captured Cutter (still calling herself Ravendas then) after defeating her Zhentish army at Hluthvar. Left alone with her sister Kera, Cutter convinced the Harper of her regret and Kera unchained her sister. Cutter then strangled Kera with the same chains and escaped. In 1363 DR, Cutter appeared and her Zhentish forces brought her to power in the city of Iriaebor. She was then able to control (and skim the profits of) the trade routes that passed through the city. She also began instituting more repressive laws that were enforced by her Zhentilar as she proceeded to strip the city of its valuables and its people, shipping cargo and slaves east to her Zhentish superiors. She kept a few favorite items for herself. She had many slaves digging beneath the city, seeking the crypt of the legendary evil, the Shadowking. She sought a mysterious artifact that she believed would empower her to enslave every creature in Faerûn. After many adventures (including the first encounter with a SHADEVAR since ancient times) the heroes were captured by Cutter and she brought them to see her triumph, as the excavations were complete. Her Lord Steward, Snake, betrayed her though. A thief who had been transformed into a shade by the consciousness of the trapped Shadowking, he had only faked loyalty to Cutter. In truth, he wished only to release his shadowy lord from his imprisonment. When Cutter grasped the evil artifact, the Shadowking’s prison was broken, and the reborn Shadowking erupted from her body, destroying it. Motivations/Goals: Cutter wanted power and she was willing to kill anyone to get it. While she was realistic (as tyrants go), her appetite for power rivaled that of the most insane powermongers. She was the very picture of a high-ranking Zhentarim member. Campaign Uses: If she’s encountered in your campaign, it’s likely that Cutter is pursuing another scheme somewhere in the Realms to bring her into power somewhere, either as a member of the Zhentarim or working on her own. Another possibility is that she may try to advance herself further within the hierarchy of the Zhentarim. Sources: Crypt of the Shadowking, “The Walls of Midnight.” 15
16 Cyndre Human male 19th-level mage ARMOR CLASS: 2 MOVE: 12 HIT POINTS: 56 THAC0: 14 NO. OF ATTACKS: 1 ALIGNMENT: Lawful evil STR 12, DEX 15, CON 15, INT 18, WIS 14, CHA 17 Spells (10*/10*/5/5/5/3/3/3/1): 1st —burning hands (×2), charm person (×3), feather fall, magic missile (×2), read magic, shocking grasp; 2nd —invisibility (×3), knock (×2), Melf’s acid arrow (×2), mirror image, web, wizard lock; 3rd —dispel magic, fireball (×2), lightning bolt (×2); 4th —dimension door, polymorph other (×2), polymorph self, stoneskin; 5th —cloudkill, cone of cold, telekinesis, teleport, wall of iron; 6th —death spell, disintegrate, veil; 7th —power word, stun, transport*, vanish; 8th —mass charm, polymorph any object, trap the soul; 9th —power word, kill. Weapons of Proficiency: Dagger, dart, staff. Nonweapon Proficiencies: Ancient history (Thay), brewing, direction sense, etiquette, firebuilding, heraldry, herbalism, reading/writing (Common), riding: land-based (horse), spellcraft; 5 open. Equipment: Robe, hidden weapons (daggers in boots, etc.), spell components (if used in your campaign), spellbook. Magical Items: Bracers of defense AC 5, mirror of mental prowess, ring of protection +2, ring of wizardry (doubles first- and second-level spells), staff of slinging. Combat/Tactics: Cyndre prefers to surround himself with pawns and servitors to carry out his requests, rather than taking direct action himself. He’s much more comfortable unseen, as the power behind some puppet figure. Only when other options fail him or when the culmination of some scheme is to occur does Cyndre step to the forefront. Allies/Companions: Razfallow, half-orc assassin and his band of killers; the Black Wizards: Alexei, Kryphon, Doric, Talraw, Wertan, and Karianow. Foes/Enemies: Tristan Kendrick, Robyn the druid, Daryth, Pawldo. Appearance: Cyndre always appears wrapped in a full black cloak. When he (rarely) lowers the hood, blond curly locks and an almost cherubic face are revealed. Beneath the cloak he usually wears a soft cotton robe, woven with silk. His icy blue eyes seldom betray any negative emotions. Personality: Cyndre is always in control and can be very diplomatic. His voice is pleasant and conversational, even when he’s under stress. This diplomatic tone hides his quest for advantage when he’s speaking. Cyndre is totally ruthless in his bid for power, even turning on allies if he feels they are challenging his superiority. Locales Frequented: Caer Callidyr, anywhere in the Moonshaes his quest for power takes him. History: Cyndre came to the Moonshaes from Thay, where he didn’t get along well with the zulkirs who rule that nation. He decided to set off on his own, intent on carving out his own empire. The “primitive” Moonshae Isles seemed the perfect choice. Meanwhile, the High King of the Moonshaes, Reginald Carrathal, was already served by a Council of Sorcerers, an institution of seven mages created by his father some 30 years before. The Council’s
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Page 4 and 5: Table of Contents INTRODUCTION . .
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Page 18 and 19: leader, a 15th-level mage named Cur
Page 20 and 21: to seduce Deirdre to the cause of s
Page 22 and 23: Morkai. Dendybar is next seen when
Page 24 and 25: Personality: Once spurned by all he
Page 26 and 27: childhood incorporated into her as
Page 28 and 29: the god Oghma to have Rinda the scr
Page 30 and 31: Halaster Blackcloak Human male 30th
Page 32 and 33: Sources: Ruins of Undermountain, St
Page 34 and 35: Personality: Hobarth is petty, crue
Page 36 and 37: Jander Sundstar Elf male 8th-level
Page 38 and 39: Rumors have reached certain Faerûn
Page 40 and 41: Kaverin Ebonhand Human male 11th-le
Page 42 and 43: Kierkan Rufo Vampire; formerly a hu
Page 44 and 45: History: Kymil was responsible for
Page 46 and 47: King Manferic III Lich; formerly a
Page 48 and 49: sistance (if any) and a -4 penalty
Page 50 and 51: Equipment: Both before and after he
Page 52 and 53: Personality: He seems to be a simpl
Page 54 and 55: Sememmon Human male 15th-level mage
Page 56 and 57: Magical Items: Szass Tam has access
Page 58 and 59: Appearance: Victor Dhostar is in hi
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trol (loses consciousness, etc.). T
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Errtu A Balor tanar’ri CLIMATE/TE
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Ice Spire ogres are very well adapt
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attack roll (for the creature’s m
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Kazgaroth can be struck in combat o
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The Blood Riders (Blood Warriors) C
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After leaving the Flight, Mist sett
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grasping solid objects within reach
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Deities of both good and evil play
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Minions of Bhall clashed with the p
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The Shadevari are beasts from the l
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The Xanthar's Thieves' Guild may be
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The human assassin Artemis Entreri
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What is it about the pursuit of mag
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An evil gnoll lies dead at the feet
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Kierkan Rufo, the former priest now
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Habitat/Society: Small groups of pt
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Shadowmasters, a.k.a. the Malaugrym
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Below are a few shadowmasters known
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while unlikely, the possibility tha
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“promoted” to become a pit fien
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ound. A yochlol must eat at least e
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might. Tremendous amounts of treasu
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Special Equipment: Jaylnfein’s co
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The Kraken Society Enemies of the N
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Leaders/Important NPCs: Undarl (NE
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VIII. Shapechange?: 1d10 1-3 Shapec
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Thayan culture, such as it is, make
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quer Rashemen. Nevron’s legions a
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The Zhentarim The Black Network Org
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While Darkhold’s public purpose i
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Magical Items & Spells Many of the
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The trigger activating a given dagg
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centrating, the arachnids are free
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directly into Thay to gather intell
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Special Wizard spells Some of the w
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The spell can be cast only in darkn
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This spell creates a burning lance
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e used by the creature. A ghoul can
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Nybor’s Gentle Reminder (Enchantm
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Ray of Ondovir (Enchantment/Charm)
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Transport (Alteration) Level: 7 Ran
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at -4; others within the radius sav
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Decay (Alteration) Level: 3 Sphere:
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Rising Rot (Evocation Necromancy) L
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slip into a coma, lose 4d4 hit poin
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Zin-Carla (Necromancy) Level: 7 Sph
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Novels & Short Stories All Shadows
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