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 Mythosa Compendium, Volume I
By Bruce Gulke

Table of Contents
Chapter I: The World of Mythosa 2

Chapter II: People of Mythosa 11

Chapter III: Treasures of Mythosa 19

Chapter IV: Kingdoms, Empires, & Other Realms 30

Chapter V: Realms Beyond 50

Chapter VI: Gods and Religion 55

Appendix: New Spells 58

Open Gaming License 60

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Chapter I:
The World of Mythosa
This chapter covers myriad topics about the
world – calendars, language, and other general
noteworthy elements. The contents of this chapter
are as follows:
• Mythosan Calendars
• Nomenclature
• Birth Tables
• Languages
• Languages by Region
• Top Ten Lists
Mythosan Calendars
There are a variety of calendars used in Ryh’ardha.
The most common is the Ambian, but it is by no
means universal. Other popular methods for
marking time include those used by the Skalnir, the
Khazrani, Syrhaat, Ulthia, and the people of the
Varghani Desert.
Ambian
A legacy of the fallen republic, the Ambian calendar
is the most widespread form of reckoning. Its
popularity can be attributed to Zeldoran traders who
have spread its use through Ryh’ardha as they have
the Altaevian language. The Ambian calendar is
based on the equinoxes and solstices. A season is
delineated by an equinox or solstice and forty-five
days before and after, resulting in a length of ninety-
one days. A season is then further divided into three
months, the first and last being thirty days long with
the middle being thirty-one.
In addition, the Ambian calendar divides its 364 days
into fifty-two seven-day weeks. These days have
been assigned special significance, from a day
focused on commerce and trade to one
concentrating on learning and knowledge. These
special meanings are generally ignored by rural
populations as well as the commoners within urban
areas. Significance is attached to a day if it has
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religious meaning to someone; otherwise, for them
each day is no different from the next.
With the Ambian calendar, years are counted since
the founding of the Ambian Republic (0 AR).
Imperial (Ulthian)
Though the Ulthian calendar was originally adapted
from the Ambian calendar, its only recognizable
similarity is that it has the same number of total days
(364). The Imperial calendar consists of twelve
months of thirty days each, and each month is
divided into six five-day weeks. The names of the
months come from the names of the first twelve
emperors of Ulthia: Scordelos, Theres, Toresk, Agahst,
Halember, Klas, Darfell, Vesmer, Malruik, Lyhtan, Jynval,
and Ramas. The names of the weekdays are simply
numerical: Firstday, Seconday, Thirdday, Fourthday, and
Fifthday. Weeks are five days long as the number five
is sacred to Azakhar.
The equinoxes and solstices are Imperial holidays
that are considered “outside” the normal calendar.
Rather than make Theres, Halember, Vesmer, and
Jynval thirty-one days long, each month “pauses” for
a day after three weeks, then resumes for another
three weeks afterward. As they are “outside” the
normal calendar, these special days are not assigned
weekday names either. The holidays are:
Feast of the Iron Legions (Spring Equinox): A celebration
of the Ulthian armies, the Feast of the Iron Legions
marks the official start of the empire’s military
campaigns.
Triumph of the Flame (Summer Solstice): This day is
marked by feasts and revels throughout the empire.
It is the second most holy day of the year, venerating
the fire aspects of the Azakhari religion. The
culmination of the festivities is marked in each town
and city by the immolation of an enemy of the
empire, usually a prisoner taking during an earlier
military campaign.
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Day of the Exalted (Autumnal Equinox): This holiday is
celebrated in a rather solemn manner. Traditionally,
it marks the end of the Imperial campaigns before
the onset of winter. It is used to laud the victories of
the empire’s Iron Legions as well to mourn those
who have fallen in service to the Imperium. These
folk are known as the “Exalted” and are believed to
continue their service to Azakhar in the afterlife.
Night of the Emperor (Winter Solstice): The Night of the
Emperor is the holiest day of the year in the Ulthian
Empire (since it is the highest holiday in the
Azakhari faith). On this day, all non-essential work
and commerce in the Imperium ceases, and the
faithful pray and sacrifice to Azakhar for good
fortune during the remainder of the winter as well as
in the year to come. Gifts are made to the emperor
in the hopes that his prosperity will be reflected
throughout the country.
The Imperial calendar starts counting from the year
Scordelos I consolidated the principalities of Ulthia
and established the country as an empire.
Varghani
The Varghani calendar is lunar-based, revolving
around the phases of Ralos. It is 364-days long, with
thirteen months of twenty-eight days each. The
months are named Atayar, Qashad, Taradah, Omam,
Khetmad, Shadah, Naza, Hasiq, Dhamwa, Shafur, Hasik,
Usik, and Farus. Days of the week are unnamed; for
that matter, there is no concept of a “week”. Rather,
when divisions smaller than a month are required,
the Varghani generally refer to the phase Ralos is in
during a particular time. A meeting may be scheduled
for the “first day of the full moon in Taradah” or the
“last night of the lesser [waning] crescent in Shafur”.
Various tribes have their own holidays and
traditions, but the Varghani as a whole do not
recognize the solstices or equinoxes as other cultures
often do.
Khazrani
The Khazrani have no formalized calendar, though
they reckon time greater than days by “winters”
(years) and “moons” (months). “Moons” refers to
the phases of Ralos, particularly when it is full. Thus,
if a Khazrani states that something will occur “three
moons from now” he’s essentially referring to a time
roughly three months into the future. There are no
names for months or days; the Khazrani culture
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doesn't concern itself with time the same way other
cultures do.
Skalnir
The Skalnir of the North Realms reckon time by two
seasons – winter and summer. They recognize the
solstices, but they do not celebrate the equinoxes.
Each season is divided into twenty-six seven-day
weeks. Each week has its own name which
corresponds to one of the twenty-six letters in the
Skalnir runic alphabet. The days of the week are
named Duridag, Balodag, Noridag, Thoradag, Helgadag,
Validag, and Aesidag. The meanings of the days are
similar to those used in the Ambian calendar.
Syrhaat Dominion
The Syrhaati calendar is probably the most unusual
of the civilized kingdoms. It is neither lunar- or
solar-based, nor is it seasonal. It has no months or
days of the week. Rather, each day of the 364 in the
year has an individual, extravagant name, derived
from some important event, person, or item which
has great significance to the Dominion. In effect,
every day of the year is a holiday to some degree,
though how they are honored varies greatly.
Examples of some of the days include:
Day of the Ever-Blossoming Jasmine Lotus: The rare
jasmine lotus was once a lucrative export of Syrhaat.
Found only on the banks of the Bajar River where it
flows through the Silverwood forest, it contributed
for many years to Syrhaat’s robust economy. With
the southern Syrhaat peninsula virtually abandoned
the jasmine lotus is no longer harvested, but the
plant is still honored in the Dominion’s calendar.
Day of the Glorious Breaking of the Siege of Tamras: In 102
BAR, a dark host of aberrations and their enslaved
Viss’takh minions burst forth from the Uhntari
Jungles and attempted to seize the southern city of
Tamras. The people of the city kept the evil army at
bay, but the sheer number of invaders was such that
it took the Syrhaati armies eight months to finally
break through to Tamras and drive the aberrations
back into the jungle. This day commemorates that
event.
Day of the Eternally-Radiant Amaranthine Primarch:
There are many days dedicated to the Primarch, the
Empress of Syrhaat. This is the most important of
those days, and corresponds to the Summer Solstice
on the Ambian calendar.
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During the height of the Syrhaat Dominion, some Ralynia Ralynian

people, particularly the nobility, committed the days Sahar Saharite
to memory. Others who needed to follow the days Sarenland Saren
carried with them a Roll of Days. The Roll was a scroll Shesada Shesadan
listing each day of the year and its name. It was not Spÿre Spÿrran
unusual for commoners to have a Roll as well, and Syrhaat Syrhaati
for many it was used as a tool to help them learn to Talek Pharos Pharossean
read. Talîsmarr Talîsmarran
Tarrvik Tarrvish
In modern times, most Syrhaati have adopted the Tazadir Tazadiri
Ambian calendar for practicality. The days of the Tyr Aegas n/a (Sylvari)
ancient calendar have not been rejected entirely, but Ulthia Ulthian
now very few people – including the nobility – can Valnysia Valnysian
recite each day from memory. Valdahar Valdaharran
Yar Yarrish
Zeldora Zelodran

For religions, the following adjectives apply:

Aadu Aaduan
Aeryandris Aeryandrite
Alyara Alyaran
Azakhar Azakhari
Baltur Balturran
Dynera Dyneran
Jhadara Jhadaran
Lis Lissene
Lyranis Lyranissene
Rahl Rahlite
Nomenclature Shaarizad Shaarizadi
Adjectives used to describe when something – or
someone – is from a particular kingdom are as
follows:
Birth Tables
Aelorea Aelorean These tables are intended for those times when the
Al’Sharaq Sharaqi DM wants to know where an NPC was born or
Aldanor Aldish when a player wishes to randomly determine where
Amaristan Amari his character comes from.
Asyra Asyrran
Calythir Calythirran “Primary Alignments” lists the alignments most
Essengard Essen common for the region in question. While PCs and
Gharakaag n/a NPCs are not restricted to what is listed, the given
Gothmoor Gothic alignments are consistent with what is dominant in
Greyspire Greyspirran each region.
Ilmara Ilmaran
Ivenmir Ivenese
Kharazgar n/a (Runic)
Lhyrna Lhyrnic
Maar Maarite
Maraada Maraadan
Malcythia Malcythian
Miradel Miradese
Qet Qeshan

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Half- Half- Primary

Region Human Sylvari Runir Viss’takh Taurok
Elf Orc Alignments
Aelorea 1-2 LE/LN
Al’Sharaq 3 1-2 NE/CE
Aldanor 4-6 1-3 1-2 1-4 N
Amaristan 7-9 3-4 CN/N
Essengard 10-13 1-15 5-6 5-12 LN/G
Free Cities of
14-17 4-5 16-20 7-9 3-5 13-20 N
Calythir
Gharakaag 18 6-11 1-5 21-25 CE/NE
Greyspire 19-21 6 21-25 10-12 LN/LG
Harrstad 26-50 N/NG
Ilmara 22-25 7-11 13-22 12-16 NG/CG
Ivenmir 26-27 26-27 23 N/LN
Kharazgar 28-66 LG/NG
Khazrani Steppes 28-31 17-21 51-53 CN/N
Lhyrna 32-35 12-16 67-70 24-26 LG/NG
Maar 36-38 27 22-26 CN/NE
Malcythia 39-40 27-29 NE/CE
Maraada 41 6-7 NE
Miradel 42-45 17-39 28-62 CG
Novaskora 30-33 CE/CN
Old Irathia 34-38 8-11 NE/CE
Qet 46-48 63-64 39-43 12-15 N/LE/NE
Ralynia 49-53 40-43 65-67 CN/N
Sahar 54-56 68-69 44-48 16-19 N/CN
Sarenland 57-61 70-71 N/LN/NE
Shesada 62-64 44-45 72-74 20-24 NG/N
Spÿre 65-66 46-50 75-78 N/LN
Syrhaat 67-71 79-82 LN/N
Talîsmarr 72-75 83-86 CG/NG
Tarrvik (slave) 76 71-72 87 49-52 54-58 N
Tauron Mountains 73-77 59-88 N/NG
Tazadir 77-79 88-89 53-57 25-28 N/NE
Tyr Aegas 51-87 90-91 CG/CN/NG
Uhntari Jungles 80-82 29-52 89-92 Any
Ulthia 83-86 92 LE/NE
Valdahar 87-88 93-94 53-57 LG/NG
Valnysia 89-90 93-97 CN/CE
Varghani Desert 91-94 95 58-82 Any
Yar 95 83-97 NE/LE/N
Zeldora 96-98 88-92 78-83 96-97 N/LN
Elsewhere 99-100 93-97 84-85 98-99 58-60 98-99 98-99
Roll on Human
98-100 86-100 100 61-100 100 100
column
Birth Table: Humans and Other Surface Races

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Primary
Region Roll Alignments Languages
Den’tharas 1-13 LE/NE The languages recognized in Mythosa are
Nalithara 14-28 NE/LE summarized in the table below:
Rath-Kaelin 29-39 LE/LN
Shaansu’ul 40-55 NE/CE Language Typical Speakers Alphabet
Shaithalial 56-66 LE Aanese Sages, sorcerers, Aanese
Varlolth 67-84 LE/NE wizards
Zhaure 85-97 NE/CE Abyssal Demons, chaotic evil Gehennish
Elsewhere 98-99 - outsiders
Roll on Human table 100 - Aesyrian Asyra, Al’Sharaq Ardhani
Birth Table: Drakari (Dark Elves) Altaevian People of Ambia, Hassitic
(Trade merchants, travelers,
Common) explorers
Aquan Kyree, water-based Kyree
creatures
Auran Air-based creatures Ari
Auroni Tauroks Sirylic
Celestial Good outsiders Elysian
Dhazyni Dhazyra None
Draconic Kobolds, dragons Draconic
Drakdriel Drakari, Underworld Ari
Druidic Druids (only) Druidic
Ghassani Barbarians of the Khadratic
Ghassan tribes
Giant Ogres, giants Runic
Goblin Goblin, hobgoblins, Runic
bugbears
Gnoll Gnolls Hassitic
Ignan Fire-based creatures V’stalic
Iltanese People of Greater Hassitic
Ulthia
Infernal Devils, lawful evil Dissene
outsiders
Isenati Varghani Ardhani
Kalumesh Barbarians of the Khadratic
Kalumesh clans
Khazrani Khazrani Khadratic
Orc Orcs Runic
Runic Runir Runic
S’seric Sith’aal Sirylic
Sylvadriel Sylvari, some half- Ari
elves
Syrhaati Syrhaati Ardhani
Taracian People of the Emerald Ardhani
Coast, Amaristan
Tarinic Ulthian nobility Hassitic
Terran Xorns, earth-based Runic
creatures
Underspeak Underworld Runic
Varinian Skalnir Khadratic
V’stalic Viss’takh V’stalic

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Primary Secondary
Languages by Region Region
Language Languages
The table below may be used to determine the Maraada Taracian Abyssal (20%)
language (or languages) known by the inhabitant Altaevian (50%)
of a particular region of Ryh’ardha. The first Draconic (10%)
language listed will be spoken by the character. Infernal (20%)
The other languages listed may be known if the Miradel Taracian Altaevian (55%)
given percentage is rolled (and their intelligence Sylvadriel (20%)
allows for it). Novaskora Orc Giant (30%)
Goblin (50%)
Primary Secondary Old Irathia n/a Gnoll (20%)
Region
Language Languages Orc (50%)
Aelorea Iltanese Altaevian (40%) V’stalic (30%)
Tarinic (10%) Qet Isenati Altaevian (35%)
Al’Sharaq Isenati Aesyrian (40%) Taracian (20%)
Altaevian (30%) Ralynia Taracian Altaevian (60%)
Orc (30%) Sahar Isenati Altaevian (35%)
Aldanor Taracian Altaevian (65%) Taracian (20%)
Giant (10%) Sarenland Altaevian Iltanese (20%)
Amaristan Taracian Altaevian (45%) Isenati (20%)
Syrhaati (15%) Taracian (35%)
V’Stalic (5%) Shesada Isenati Altaevian (45%)
Essengard Varinian Altaevian (45%) Taracian (50%)
Auroni (15%) Spÿre Altaevian Aanese (15%)
Giant (5%) Draconic (20%)
Free Cities of Iltanese Altaevian (30%) Taracian (10%)
Calythir Auroni (15%) Syrhaat Syrhaati Altaevian (45%)
Ghassani (20%) Taracian (40%)
Khazrani (65%) Talîsmarr Taracian Altaevian (75%)
Gharakaag n/a Altaevian (35%) Aquan (15%)
Giant (15%) Tarrvik Giant Altaevian (30%)
Goblin (25%) Varinian (25%)
Orc (50%) Tauron Auroni Altaevian (20%)
Taracian (35%) Mountains Giant (35%)
Greyspire Varinian Altaevian (40%) Tazadir Isenati Altaevian (35%)
Draconic (5%) Taracian (20%)
Harrstad Auroni Altaevian (15%) Tyr Aegas Sylvadriel Altaevian (45%)
Ilmara Taracian Altaevian (65%) Taracian (55%)
Isenati (40%) Uhntari Jungles n/a S’seric (40%)
Ivenmir Varinian Altaevian (45%) Syrhaati (15%)
Kharazgar Runic Altaevian (45%) Taracian (10%)
Varinian (65%) V’stalic (30%)
Khazrani Khazrani Altaevian (40%) Ulthia Iltanese Altaevian (45%)
Steppes Ghassani (35%) Infernal (20%)
Iltanese (20%) Tarinic (35%)
Kalumesh (35%) Underworld n/a Drakdriel (30%)
Lhyrna Altaevian Iltanese (40%) Orc (40%)
Taracian (20%) Underspeak (50%)
Maar Altaevian Taracian (30%) Valdahar Taracian Altaevian (55%)
Malcythia Varinian Giant (30%) Syrhaati (75%)
Gnoll (75%) Valnysia Iltanese Altaevian (20%)
Goblin (25%) Khazrani (10%)

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Primary Secondary The Ten Largest Cities of the Known

Region
Language Languages World (in order of population)
Varghani Desert Isenati Aesyrian (10%) 1. Ulthanium, capital of Ulthia
Altaevian (20%) 2. Ilmara, city-state on the Emerald Coast
Taracian (35%) 3. Zeldora, city-state on the Ambian coast
Yar Taracian Altaevian (35%) 4. Hadira, capital of Syrhaat
V’stalic (50%) 5. Lhyrna, city-state on the eastern Ambian coast
Zeldora Altaevian Iltanese (40%) 6. Shesada, city-state in the Varghani Desert
Isenati (40%) 7. Valdahar, city-state in the Southern Kingdoms
Khazrani (40%) 8. Urnsk, Ulthian city
Syrhaati (30%) 9. Ivenmir, far northern city-state
Taracian (50%) 10. Aelor, capital of Aelorea
Varinian (30%)
The Ten Most Famous Ruins
1. Black City of Wizardry, in the Grey Waste
2. Asgarth Mor, in Gharakaag
Top Ten Lists 3. Lor Elesna, north of the Aelarion Forest
Herein is a list of various items of trivia, presented 4. Corathmyr, in Gharakaag
for those readers who would be interested in such 5. Lyranorr, in western Aldanor
bits of information. 6. Dhasara, north of the Qeshan Mountains
7. Tyr Aegas, in the center of the Forest of the
Popularity of the Gods by Number of Forlorn
Worshippers 8. Wintercrest, north of Malcythia
1. Alyara 9. Anaarum, north of the Uhntari Jungles
2. Lyranis 10. Rel Eldara, in the northern wilderlands
3. Azakhar
4. Jadhara The Ten Most Famous Dragons of
5. Baltur Ryh’ardha
6. Shaarizad 1. Saryntiera (silver), rules in Greyspire
7. Aeryandris 2. Radimôrradas (black), lairs in the southern
8. Dynera Varghani Mountains
9. Aadu 3. Daurgorithax (blue), dwells in the Spire of the
Black Serpent
4. Andraathrux (undead), lairs in the Dark
Morass
5. Mormagauth (red), makes its home in
northern Gharakaag
6. Aurymragoth (gold), dwells in the southern
Stone Curtain
7. Kaladauth (red), lairs in the central Grey
Mountains
8. Mir’nagerys (silver), found in the center of
Thornwood Forest
9. Malaeryx (blue), lives in the southern Indrus
Mountains
10. Varthas’kiskora (red), dwells deep within
Centiswood

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The Ten Wealthiest People in the World
1. Marcus Ramas IX, Emperor of Ulthia
2. Ascara Merotus, Prelate of the Church of
Aeryandris
3. Yulara Gaaratari, Primarch of Syrhaat
4. Valros Aldur Caslarin, Ulthian merchant
prince
5. Tharzi Sabru, Tazadiri drug lord
6. Meron Swiftsea, Talîsmarran merchant fleet
owner
7. Erika Argentus, head of House Argentus in
Stalis
8. Ataris Galathorn, head of the Warlords of
Khai
9. Calec Talamyr, head of House Talamyr in
Sarenton
10. Otto the Ominous, Spÿrran abjurer
The Ten Most Powerful Magicians in the
World
1. Vasilaros, an ancient lich who occupies the
tower Corathmyr in northern Gharakaag
2. Morvalas the Destroyer, a powerful evoker
who makes his home in southern Essengard
3. Maerlysa Gwynn, chief ruler of the city-state
of Spÿre
4. Zewdye the Mad, an insane sorcerer of
immense power who wanders throughout
Ryh’ardha
5. Saludain Cattan, head of the Ordos Arcanis
Ex Imperium in Ulthia
6. Almira Zayan, a sorceress of the Maraada-
ruling Blood of Aan
7. Sakhameht, a lich rumored to be lurking
somewhere in the southern Varghani Desert
8. Lazaren, an evil archmage said to be hiding
somewhere in Sarenland
9. The Crimson Archmage, a mysterious wizard
who lives in the Crimson Labyrinth on
Az’gotha
10. Janlis Trishal, also known as the
“Magehunter”, a mercenary wizard whose
primary focus is hunting and killing other
mages in the Varghani Desert and the
Emerald Coast
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Ten of the Most Influential People in
History
1. Ur’Zaal, ancient wizard responsible for
teaching magic to the Quanyari
2. Lord Kilian Agathur, leader of the band of
warriors that destroyed the Aetheric Collector
in Marasinia
3. Samir Ghatis, former slave who helped to
liberate southern Khemsa, which lead to the
establishment of the Qeshan Empire
4. Daemos, former ruler and Supreme Mystarch
of Xolta-Moras
5. Talleos Ral Anallir, ancient Sylvari king who
led the Sylvari to victory over the Drakari in
the elven civil war over 3000 years ago
6. Zar-Adân, wizard indirectly responsible for
the rise of the Ambian Republic
7. Gabriela Aelenroth, half-elven ranger whose
spying was vital in keeping the Marasinian
Empire from infiltrating the Ulthian
Imperium
8. Kalu, established the Kalumeks –the largest
tribe of the Khazrani barbarians
9. Father Dominic Casimir, first prophet and
priest of the god Adonhim
10. Damma Aegis, who slew the demon prince
Iabassu – Duke of Gehennim and liege of the
demon lord Aesmadaevas – before he could
enter the material plane.
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The Ten Most Wanted Criminals in the
Emerald Coast
1. Rakzurr Blackclaw, a half-orc Anarchista:
Wanted for the desecration of numerous
temples and shrines, as well as the murder and
defilement of dozens of priests, primarily
female Lifebringers
2. Maelia the Ebon Dancer, a Yarrish priestess
of Shaarizad: Wanted for numerous
assassinations
3. Antonius Malor, head of head of the evil
Great House: Wanted for various evil acts
orchestrated in places such as Ilmara and
Lhyrna
4. Arvo of the Steel Eye, an infamous pirate
captain: Wanted for numerous acts of piracy,
and murder
5. Malinos Sinistral, an ex-Wayfarer priest of
Shaarizad: Wanted for spreading and
furthering the worship of Shaarizad
throughout the Emerald Coast
6. Conner the Cruel, an evil ranger: Wanted for
the wanton slaughter of innocent villagers in
Ilmara, Aldanor, Miradel, and Ralynia
7. Haramis the Desert Viper, a bandit leader:
Wanted for acts of banditry and murder in the
eastern Varghani Desert
8. Alister the Wanton, a rogue: Wanted by
numerous noble houses for acts of theft, both
of valuable possessions and daughters’ virtues
9. Grazia Dorran, a half-elven master thief:
Wanted for the theft of numerous goods,
mainly rare, unique, and expensive art objects
and magic items
10. The White Raven, a bandit leader: Wanted for
acts of banditry from Newhelm to Northgate
Haramis the Desert Viper
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The Ten Greatest Conflicts in Ryh’ardha
1. Continuous skirmishes between Malcythia and
their southern neighbors: Essengard,
Greyspire, and Ivenmir
2. Aelorea pursuing the destruction of magic
through its naval “Inquisition Fleets” and
their land-based “Missionary” counterparts
3. Perpetual battle between the Ulthian
Imperium and the humanoid tribes of
Novaskora
4. Slow, steady incursions of the Sith’aal from
the Uhntari Jungles into Syrhaat
5. Skirmishes between the cities of Calythir and
the Khazrani barbarian tribes
6. Recurrent clashes between the navies of
Talîsmarr and Gharakaag pirates and slavers
7. Marauding humanoids from Gharakaag
attacking Aldanor, Ilmara, and Miradel
8. Maraadan war parties regularly striking at the
outskirts of Valdahar
9. Tarrvish raiding bands harrassing their
neighbor kingdoms
10. Valnysian Raiders harrassing northern and
eastern Ulthia
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Chapter II:
People of Mythosa
T his chapter covers the races of Mythosa and
information pertaining to their chosen professions.
Topics include:
• Return of the Sylvari
• Return of the Runir
• Class Demographics
• Class Titles
• Monastic Orders
• New Feat: Elven Ancestry
Return of the Sylvari
Long thought to have been destroyed by the
Marasinian Empire in 450 AR, the Sylvari have
returned to the continent of Ryh’ardha. Initial
sightings that were generally disbelieved have
evolved into the quite visible establishment of elven
embassies in the kingdoms of Miradel and Talîsmarr
and the city-states of Ilmara, Lhyrna, and Zeldora.
While the Sylvari are by no means a common sight in
the Emerald Coast their numbers are slowly growing.
What follows is the true history of the elves after
their supposed destruction.
A Runegate to a Distant Land
Around the time of the Marasinian ascendancy,
Spÿrran wizards discovered a runegate about thirty
miles north of their city in the Grey Mountains.
Exploring the Runemaze beyond they found no
dangers in the immediate vacinity; more importantly
they found another gate mere minutes away. This
gate opened into a ruined city of unknown origin.
Investigating the ruin proved to be extremely
perilous due to the creatures that inhabited the city.
Some were familiar monsters common to Ryh’ardha
while others had never been seen before. Eventually,
however, the Spÿrrans established a foothold in the
ruins and were able to study them more with more
care.
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The wizards were able to determine that the ruined
city was quite ancient, pre-dating any known
civilization. They also found that it was located
hundreds of miles to the east on an entirely different
continent. This led to speculation that the city had
been built by one of the original Nine Tribes of
Humanity, the tribe which had built ships and sailed
east, never to be heard from again. However, while
the architecture of the city supported the theory that
it once housed humans, further study determined
that it had been altered to accommodate human
habitation. In other words, the city had not been
built by humans but pre-dated their arrival and they
had altered the place to fit them.
The wizards named the new continent Atharys,
which was Aanese for “eastern wilderland. They
named the city Iremzha, drawing upon a name in a
well-known passage from a Aanese scroll in the
Spÿrran library. The passage speaks of “…Iremzha
of the Elders, where their magic turned against
them…” Who (or what) the Elders are and whether
they were actually associated with the ruined city are
still points of speculation to this day.
Unfortunately for the wizards of Spÿre, the threat of
Marasinia forced them to put their explorations on
hold to deal with the sorcerous empire.
The Attempt to Eradicate the Sylvari
Until recently, most people believed the disease
Marasinia unleashed on the Sylvari hit the entirety of
their race at the same time. While this isn’t true, the
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Sylvari never challenged that belief. Beside the fact
they weren’t in a position to do so, it was more
advantageous to them to have as many people as
possible believe that none of them survived.
When the Mystarchs struck at the elves, they initially
unleashed their disease against the three great Sylvari
cities: Rel Eldara, Lor Elesna, and Tyr Aegas. There
was then a delay before they struck at further elven
settlements. Most believe this owed to the sorcerers
needing to acquire more resources and components
to continue their attack. Fortunately for the Sylvari,
this gave them some room to maneuver.
Around this time, the elven archmages in Spÿre –
knowing of the runegate to Atharys – devised a plan
to allow the Sylvari to escape from the Marasinian
genocide. With the help of those human wizards
who could be spared from the war effort, the
Spÿrran elves contacted Sylvari leaders and
spellcasters in the smaller cities and settlements that
had not yet been hit and plotted to bring as many
elves as they could to and through the runegate. The
three great cities, sadly, were not included in the
arrangement, nor were any of the elven settlements
in close proximity to them due to the risk of a bearer
of the disease being brought along.
Journey to the Unknown
Through the use of a great deal of teleportation
magic, tens of thousands of elves were saved and
passed through the runegate; they brought as much
with them as they could safely carry but the majority
of elven culture – their art, literature, etc. – had to be
abandoned in their cities.
The Marasinians eventually learned of the exodus
and attacked the throngs at the runegate; in the battle
that followed a number of elves sacrificed
themselves to destroy the gate to save the rest of
their people. Almost all of the remaining elves on
Ryh’ardha that didn't make it through died later,
either from the disease or by being hunted down by
the Mystarchs.
The New Elven Homeland
It is estimated that around 100,000 elves made it to
Atharys. However, in the months and years
following their arrival, multitudes perished due to the
dangers of the new continent – alien diseases,
predatory beasts, and myriad other hazards.
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Eventually, the Sylvari were able to settle their new
homeland. In a woodland near Iremzha they built a
city they called Isilendel. Isilendel and the surrounding
forest became home to the remaining Sylvari, who
numbered around 60,000.
Over time, the elves expanded and were able to
carve an entire kingdom out of the new wilderness.
This new kingdom was dubbed Elthanamir and at
present is roughly the size of Aldanor.
The Sylvari population has also increased
substantially as they became rather promiscuous
after settling in to replenish their numbers; as a
result, many of the elves of Elthanamir are quite
young, having been born within the last 190 years.
There are a few humans and half-elves in Elthanamir
as well; wizards and others who were helping the
elves and were trapped when the runegate was
destroyed. Many of them inter-married with the elves
so their numbers have dwindled; there are roughly
1,000 humans in the kingdom and about twice that
many half-elves.
The people of Elthanamir continue to study the
ruins of Iremzha as well as similar ruins they’ve
discovered on Atharys. All are very old and of an
origin they are still unable to discern. Like Iremzha,
there is evidence that they were inhabited and altered
at a later time by humans (or humanoids), but they
still do not know what happened to these
“secondary” inhabitants.
Return of the Sylvari
Eventually, some Sylvari wanted to travel back to
Ryh’ardha to see the outcome of the wars with
Marasinia. Many also wanted to recover things that
had been left behind in the cities and palaces,
assuming they had not been entirely looted in the
past 200 years. Ships were built, crewed, and set sail
for Ryh’ardha.
The elves that returned traveled by ship over 1600
miles across the Boundless Sea. They first arrived at
the Ulthian Imperium, but chose to proceed farther
down along the coast to find a more amicable
kingdom. They knew Ulthia from history; despite
having fought against the Marasinians, the Sylvari
knew they couldn’t be trusted. Aelorea was the next
kingdom they encountered, but their meeting with
the theocracy did not go well. Finally, they landed at
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Griffin’s Keep and were greeted warmly – if with a
great deal of surprise – by the paladins of Lhyrna.
Initially the Sylvari came to Lhyrna but over time
their ships found harbor in Zeldora, Talîsmarr, and
Ilmara. Most of the elves that have returned are
engaged in exploration and reclamation – venturing
into the wilderness to see what has become of their
fallen kingdoms and recover that which remains.
They also are looking to see how likely it would be
that other elves could return, if they wished to, and –
more importantly, whether the disease persists and
whether any major force exists that wishes to finish
the task the Marasinians started.
Return of the Runir
For years it was generally accepted that the dwarven
Runir, one of the original “Root Races” created by
the gods, had left their mountain homes over two
millenia ago and traveled into the west, never to be
seen again. This assumption was proven false about
25 years ago by the Aaduan Devastation, which
inadvertently brought about the return of the Runir.
The horrible truth was that they had never left but
had been imprisoned for centuries in their own
cities.
The circumstances surrounding the imprisonment of
the Runir as well as the details of their history prior
to that event are sketchy due to reasons described
below. However, enough information has been
gathered to reconstruct what should be a relatively
accurate history of that time for the Runir.
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The Hearthstones
Ages ago, the centers of dwarven cities were home
to gargantuan stones known as Hearthstones. A
Hearthstone was the literal representation of the
Runir sense of family and community. They had a
spiritual significance, though of a more abstract
nature than religious (the stones weren't objects of
worship, for instance). The stones were also filled
with a mystic energy that the Runir never entirely
understood but which they learned to draw upon to
grant them selves special powers.
Through magical rituals, dwarves were bonded to the
Hearthstones of their cities to bring them closer to
their community and to allow them to utilize the
stones’ energies. This bonding would occur twice
during their lives for most dwarves. The first time
would take place during infancy; a ritual was
performed to bond a baby Runir to the stone. This
baptismal rite would grant little to the young dwarf
but it gave them a connection to their fellow Runir.
The second ritual was a “coming of age” ceremony
which a dwarf would participate in around the age of
40. This rite would deepen a Runir's bond with the
Hearthstone and grant them two special powers. The
first was telepathy with others bonded to the stone –
child or adult. The other power was selected by the
dwarf and was usually a reflection of their
personality or something intended to aid them in
their profession. Examples include toughening of the
skin (granting natural armor), damage reduction
against evil, improved skill with axes, or improved
crafting ability. Runir that became city elders –
leaders of the dwarven communities – went through
a third ritual which deepened their bonds with the
Hearthstones even further, granting them additional
powers as well as greater responsibilities.
The Disappearance
Around 3500 BAR, with no forewarning the
dwarven race as a whole seemed to disappear. The
human tribes and fledgling kingdoms that had
contact with the Runir found their cities and trading
posts abandoned and those few that dwelt outside
the dwarven domains left, never to be seen again
(this may have contributed to the belief that all the
dwarves had left, but as described below, the reason
for this was quite different and terrible). The Sylvari
may have been aware that something had happened
to the Runir but they paid little heed to the dwarves
and weren’t affected by their absence.
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Unbeknownst to those outside the Runir cities, the
dwarves had become imprisoned inside the
Hearthstones. How this happened, no one knows,
though there is rampant speculation; most believe
that the cause was the dwarves themselves, tinkering
with the stones to perhaps increase their power.
Some believe that an enemy did something to the
Hearthstones and imprisoned the Runir, while a few
see a link between the construction of Aan and the
disappearance since both happened roughly at the
same time in history. Whatever the case, the dwarves
that had bonded with the Hearthstones and were
within one or two days travel from their cities were
drawn bodily into the magical rocks and placed into
a kind of stasis. This situation would last for the next
two thousand years
The Release
The Runir were released from the Hearthstones
around 25 years ago as a result of the Aaduan
Devastation. The massive release of the Chaos Orbs’
malevolent energy shattered the Hearthstones
throughout the ancient dwarven cities. While this did
grant the Runir their freedom, it came at a horrific
cost. The more heavily bonded a dwarf was to a
Hearthstone, the deeper they had been drawn into it.
Unfortunately, the only Runir to survive the
shattering of the Hearthstones were those who were
farther from the center – those who had weaker
bonds to the hearts of the stones. In other words –
only the children. The bonded adults and the
community elders – who likely were even deeper in
the Hearthstones – were killed.
The surviving Runir did their best to protect one
another, with the older children protecting the
younger and the eldest taking on the adult roles of
leadership. Unfortunately, many fell prey to the
dangers of the Underworld as well as hostile
creatures and humanoids that had since occupied the
ruined dwarven cities. A sizable number managed to
survive, however, either by finding fellow dwarves
and banding together to establish new strongholds
or by escaping to human territories. The latter soon
learned that their best hopes lay with the people of
Essengard, Greyspire, and Calythir (particularly
Essengard, which today boasts the largest population
of dwarves outside of Kharazgar), while they learned
to avoid Ulthia, Malcythia, and Tarrvik, which
offered only death or enslavement.
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The Runir Today
Today, the Runir are a small but growing people.
Unfortunately, most of their race’s wisdom and
knowledge was lost with the death of the adult
population as well as the raiding and destruction of
various dwarven cities. A wealth of dwarven lore had
been plundered by Marasinia, but the majority of
that was destroyed with the fall of Kyrantheum. As
such, like the Sylvari, one of the collective goals of
the Runir is to recover as much of their lost lore and
culture as they can.
The Runir of today lack the special abilities of their
forebears, though they still possess traits such as
darkvision and a knack for mining and
craftsmanship. They also still maintain a sense of
community, but it isn’t quite as strong as in the past.
This can be seen in the morality and ethics of
modern dwarves; in the past, the Runir almost
universally where lawful good, whereas the Runir of
today are more likely to deviate from these beliefs.
Most are still lawful good, but there are a sizable
number who are neutral good, chaotic good, or
lawful neutral. There are even a few Runir who are
neutral or lawful evil, but virtually none that are
neutral evil, chaotic neutral, or chaotic evil. Modern
Runir are also far more promiscuous than their
ancestors, who would undoubtedly disapprove of
their descendants’ activities despite understanding
their obvious necessity.
The goblinoid races have always been – and yet
remain – enemies of the Runir. However, the
dwarves consider the followers of Aadu to be an
even greater adversary, as they were able to
accomplish something far beyond what any other
racial enemy had ever done – annhilation of the
entire adult dwarven population. Despite the fact
that this was not the goal of the Anarchista (as far as
anyone knows), the dwarves still harbor a burning
hatred against them since their Chaos Orbs were
responsible for the catastrophe.
Game Information: Dwarves gain a +2 racial bonus to
attack and damage rolls against priests and worshippers of
Aadu.
The Duergar
While the Runir disappeared and were unseen for
two millenia, such was not the case for their evil
counterparts – the Duergar. However, there are no
records of Duergar activity prior to 3500 BAR,
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which suggested – among other things – that the (regardless of class or multi-class). The numbers are
Runir had become the Duergar. This was a derived from the following assumptions:
moderately popular belief for some time, only
disproved with the return of the “good” Runir. But • The total population in the civilized realms of
that still left the questions of how the Duergar humans, Sylvari, and Runir is roughly
originated and why their appearance seemed to 80,000,000. This includes half-elves as well as
coincide with the disappearance of the Runir. half-orcs living in human communities.
• Slightly more than half of the people who are a
Human and dwarven sages studying the matter have given level advance to the next level. Lack of
concluded that the original theory was partially advancement is usually due to death, but
correct – the Duergar were Runir, but not all Runir retirement is not uncommon.
became Duergar. Rather, when most of the dwarves • Roughly one person per ten is a first-level
were pulled into the Hearthstones, some were too character.
far away and avoided the fate of their brethren.
However, the same event also resulted in the Level One per... Total
severing of their bonds with the stones. This loss 1 10 8,000,000
drove those dwarves to despair as the link to their 2 19 4,240,000
communities and extended Runic families 3 36 2,247,200
disappeared. They became a dark, brooding folk who 4 67 1,191,016
abandoned their old ways for the path of evil. 5 127 631,238
Eventually, these “grey” dwarves came together and 6 239 334,556
formed a new culture, markedly different from the 7 451 177,315
old. 8 851 93,977
9 1,606 49,808
10 3,030 26,398
11 5,718 13,991
12 10,789 7,415
13 20,356 3,930
14 38,406 2,083
15 72,463 1,104
16 136,752 585
17 258,064 310
18 478,805 164
19 919,540 87
20 1,739,130 46

This table does not account for characters who are of

Class Demographics
Low-level adventurers and mercenaries are common
in Mythosa, while highly experienced characters are
rare. But what defines “common” and “rare” as far
as classes go?
The table below gives a rough estimate of how many
characters there are in the world of a particular level
one of the NPC classes; the corollary of the last
assertion listed above is that roughly nine people in
ten are of an NPC class (usually “commoner”). The
table also does not account for non-human,
“classed” creatures that live outside the human
kingdoms such as trolls, orcs, and giants.
In addition to the population numbers listed earlier,
it may also be useful to know how classes are broken
down by percentage. Certain classes require greater
commitments than others and thus attract fewer
adherents. The classes and the percentage of
adventurers belonging to each are listed below:

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Class Percentage Clerics and Paladins

Fighter 25 Refer to the Divine and the Devoted supplements for
Rogue 16 ecclesiastic titles.
Barbarian 20
Ranger 11 Druids
Cleric 9 A druid’s title is “Ovate”, as in “Ovate {Name}”
Bard 5 Unlike clerics, the Myrshae do not differentiate
Druid 5 forms of address by rank, primarily because there is
Paladin 3 no temporal rank in the religion.
Sorcerer 3
Wizard 2 Monks
Monk 1
Monks are generally referred to as “Brother
{Name}” or “Sister {Name}”. Teachers or other
By applying these percentages to the population
authority figures in an order have the title of “Master
table, a rough estimate can be derived of how many
{Name}”, while the head of an order is addressed as
characters of a particular class there are at a given
“Grandmaster {Name}”. If addressing a monk when
level. For instance, if you wanted to know how many
their rank is known but their name is not, the correct
Level 15 Wizards there were, simply multiply 1,104
form of address is “Honorable {Rank}”, as in
by 2% (about 22). For Level 6 Barbarians, the
“Honorable Master”.
number is 20% times 334,556 or 66,910.
Wizards
It must be remembered that these numbers are
The naming conventions for wizards actually
estimates. Just because a character is an 18th-level
originated ages ago in the Order of the Obsidian
Sorcerer doesn’t mean that if she kills the other two
Tower but came into common usage in the wizardly
she’ll be the only one. There may be another…there
community over the years.
might not be. In addition, characters are regularly
dying and retiring as well as advancing in level, so
specific people may not fall into a particular category Wizards who can cast spells up to the third level of
power are known as Initiates and are addressed as
for too long of a time.
“Initiate {Name}”. Those who can cast spells of the
fourth to the sixth level of power are addressed in a
like manner but are called Adepts. Wizards who have
distinguished themselves by mastering spells of the
seventh rank or higher have earned the title of Magus
and the address of “Magus {Name}”. Wizards who
have gone beyond the nine ranks of spells are known
as Paragons and are greeted with “Paragon {Name}”.

Class Titles
Titles and forms of address are generally a product
of social rank or membership in an organization
rather than a product of one’s profession. However,
some of the adventuring classes have official titles,
or forms of address that are “unsanctioned” but are
universally acknowledged. These are detailed below.
Monastic Orders
There are dozens of monastic orders in Ryh’ardha.
Most of them are small groups with a handful of
members and (ironically) little stability and less
longevity. There are a few orders, however, that
boast hundreds or thousands of members and have
the power to influence events across entire
kingdoms. These orders are detailed below.
Note: Most Mythosan monks may multiclass on a limited
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the classes with which multiclassing is allowed. Orders not faithful and are working to establish that belief as
listed here should be addressed by the DM. fact.

Disciples of the Lion Ivory Flame

Alignment: Lawful Good
Monasteries: Lionsgate (primary), Ilidar, Ilmara
Membership: 1100
Multiclassing: Cleric (Baltur), paladin
The monks known as the Disciples of the Lion believe
that perfection may only be attained through good
works. To that end they have embarked on a crusade
throughout Ryh’ardha to thwart evil in all its forms.
The Disciples of the Lion are not a secular
organization like many other monastic orders; they
have dedicated their lives to Baltur and believe that
their special abilities are gifts granted them by the
deity. The monks of this order are sworn enemies of
the Iron Dragons.
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Monasteries: Valdahar (primary), Essenmoor,
Zeldora
Membership: 650
Multiclassing: Cleric (Aeryandris)
The monks of the Ivory Flame are dedicated to
preserving the safety and sovereignty of Valdahar,
which keeps them in almost constant conflict with
neighboring Maraada, Syrhaat, and the Sith’aal of the
southern jungles. They are also ardent scholars who
have established monasteries outside Valdahar to
help further their worldly knowledge. Autarch-tu
Indrana Vadra, queen of Valdahar, is a member of
this order.

Fists of the Desert Wind Jade Serpent

Alignment: Lawful Good Alignment: Lawful Evil
Monasteries: Shesada (primary), Qet Monasteries: Haadarat (primary), Khamir,
Membership: 800 Z’haar (rumored)
Multiclassing: Ranger Membership: 450
Multiclassing: Fighter, rogue
The Varghani Desert provides harsh training
grounds for the Fists of the Desert Wind. The ascetic The Brotherhood of the Jade Serpent is one of the
members of this order chose the desert to live and smallest of the major monastic orders but it is also
train in due to its unforgiving nature and its lack of one of the most ambitious. Most of their influence is
distraction. They do not seek out trouble, but when invested in the political struggles of Amaristan but
called upon by the outside world they will lend aid to they have recently begun working to extend their
causes they deem worthy of support. power into the other Southern Kingdoms and even
the Emerald Coast. It is rumored they are in league
Iron Dragons with the sorcerous Blood of Aan in Maraada as well,
Alignment: Lawful Evil working to undermine Valdahar and accelerate the
Monasteries: Urnsk (primary), Ivenmir, collapse of Syrhaat.
Khaarkuum, Sarenton, Zeldora
Membership: 3400 Painted Brotherhood
Multiclassing: Cleric (Azakhar), paladin of tyranny Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Monastery: Qeshan Mountains
The Iron Dragons sect is the largest monastic order in Membership: 300
the world. Like their Balturran counterparts – the Multiclassing: Sorcerer
Disciples of the Lion – the Iron Dragons are a religious
society. The monks are Azakhari zealots and believe The Painted Brotherhood is a small, engimatic order
that enlightenment may only be achieved through a headquartered in the Qeshan Mountains, almost
rigid adherence to a hierarchical structure which directly east of Tazadir. The monks of this order are
forgoes mercy and freedom. The Bloodknights and known for their myriad tattoos, which are imbued
Fists of Azakhar respect the Iron Dragons but with magical energy. The power of the tattoos can be
consider them to be inferiors; the monks, however, called upon to temporarily grant them special
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Silk Lightning
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Monasteries: Altesh (primary), Laharu, Immazu
Membership: 800
Multi-classing: Fighter, ranger

Syrhaat-based Silk Lightning restricts its membership

to women only. The sisters of this order are
dedicated to preserving the Dominion despite the
fact that it is in a steady decline. They generally will
be found in and around the Syrhaat peninsula,
working against the Maraadans as well as Valdahar's
Ivory Flame monks, who the Silk Lightning see as a
negative influence on Syrhaat's longevity.

New Feat: Elven Ancestry

Elven Ancestry [General]
Prerequisites
Character must be human; can only be taken at 1st
level.

Benefit
While not a half-elf, a character with this feat has
some elven traits due to having elven relatives
somewhere in their ancestry. One benefit from the
list below may be selected when this feat is chosen:
• Immunity to sleep spells and similar magical
effects, and a +2 racial bonus on saving throws
against enchantment spells or effects.
• Low-Light Vision: Same as a half-elf.
• +1 racial bonus on Listen, Search, and Spot
checks.
• +2 racial bonus on Diplomacy and Gather
Information checks.

Special
A human with Elven Ancestry is still considered a
human for all effects related to race unless otherwise
noted.

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Chapter III:
Treasures of Mythosa
From the mundane to the unique, Mythosa is not
short of its treasures. This chapter describes those
listed below:
• Notable Wines and Spirits
• Gems and Ores
• The Magic of Gemstones
• Magic Items and Artifacts
Notable Wines and Spirits
Wine, ale, and mead are common throughout the
kingdoms, but the potables listed below are
particularly rare or unique.
Amareth Wine
Amareth is perhaps the rarest of all rare wines. It was
originally made by the Sylvari, but like almost all
their wines, the secret of making it disappeared with
them (though the Sylvari have returned, it seems the
recipe has been lost or has not been brought out of
Elthanamir). Even before the elven exodus it was a
rarity, as they produced a batch of Amareth only
once every 25 years. Found only in ancient hoards
and private collections, the highly coveted Amareth
is said to be the finest thing a person could ever
taste.
Game Information: This wine has an exceptionally fine
taste and is likely the best thing the drinker could ever
consume. If a glass of it is imbibed by a human, dwarf,
minotaur, gnoll, or lizardfolk, he will be in a state of
euphoria for 1 week (this state results in a +4 morale
bonus to Will saves against effects dealing with fear, pain,
and other negative feelings). Orcs, half-orcs, goblins,
ogres, and similar creatures who drink this wine must
make a Fortitude save (DC 25), or be struck dead. There
are no special effects for elves or half-elves, other than the
wonderful taste.
Market Price: 1500 gp/bottle (elves: 2500 gp)
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Calavaasel
Calavaasel was once a common wine among the
Sylvari, and the libation most likely to be shared with
their non-elven brethren. It is a light red wine with a
wonderful, sweet taste. It acts as a mild stimulant,
eliminating the need for sleep when consumed in
small amounts. Calavaasel is currently produced in
Tyr Aegas and in the Miradese town of Highwood,
by the half-elven Ilendur family using recipes passed
down from their Sylvari ancestors. The Ilendurran
wine is not quite as potent as the original elven
Calavaasel, but it is still quite popular. Interestingly,
the Tyr Aegas vintage tastes no different, suggesting
that either the original formula recipe was lost or a
necessary ingredient is no longer available.
Game Information: Drinking a glass of “original” wine
acts as the equivalent of 8 hours of rest; drinking a “new”
bottle is the same as resting for 4 hours. Consuming a
second bottle within the same period of time confers no
benefits and causes the drinker to be dazed for 1d6
rounds.
Market Price: 600 gp/bottle (original), 300 gp/bottle
(new)
Nine Days Dead Ale
“Nine Days Dead” is the name of a particular brand
of ale brewed by the Brimstone Brewery in the city-
state of Ilmara. This hefty stout has gained enough
popularity that the brewery exports barrels of it to
various cities of the Emerald Coast, with Zeldora
being its biggest buyer. It is certainly an acquired
taste, as it leaves a bitter aftertaste, though that tends
to be lessened if the ale is served with a rye bread
(the darker, the better). Nine Days Dead is one of
the few human brews that the Runir consider worth
drinking.
Game Information: Consumption of a pint of this ale
will grant the drinker +1 to rolls for attacks and saving
throws for 30 minutes, but at the end of that time the
effect is reversed for the following 30 minutes.
Market Price: 400 gp/keg
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Nythiral Wine
This light, white wine was yet another elven creation.
Originally intended to be a dessert wine, the Sylvari
discovered that the wine augmented the magic of
wizards (of any race) by lengthening the duration of
their spells. Tyr Aegas has started producing Nythiral
again, and the city-state of Spÿre still retains a large
stock from the days prior to the Sylvari plague.
Game Information: If an arcane spellcaster drinks a glass
of this wine, his spells will be treated as if they were
prepared with the Extend Spell feat for the next hour.
Market Price: 900 gp/bottle
Skahzim
Skahzim is also known as “Gladiator’s Grog”. It is a
thick, heavy drink with a nutty smell and a most
repugnant taste. Skahzim temporarily increases the
drinker’s combat abilities, but at the cost of leaving
them exhausted after the effects of the drink wear
off. The “Gladiator’s Grog” originated in Ulthia’s
fighting pits, with competitors using it to gain an
edge in their battles. Its use in gladitorial combat was
banned in the Imperium, but it has since found its
way to other kingdoms. In these realms it tends to be
purchased by warriors, adventurers, and other people
in violent professions.
Game Information: A person who drinks a pint of this
grog is affected in the same manner as a barbarian who
has gone into a rage. This state is the same as that
described in the PHB, except that the drinker is exhausted
rather than fatigued at the end of the rage. Drinking
another bottle while the first is still in effect does not
confer additional bonuses, but it can be used to prolong
the duration of the rage.
Market Price: 600 gp/keg
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Sylvanblood Wine
This loathsome beverage originated in western
Marasinia. It was created by a group of sorcerers
who performed experiments on captured Sylvari
(prior to that race’s exodus). Sylvanblood Wine, as
the name implies, is the mingling of a typical red
wine with the actual blood of elves. Consumption of
the wine confers some of the traits of the Sylvari on
the drinker for a short time. This may have been the
purpose of the sadistic Marasinians’ experiments, or
just an unexpected side effect; it’s hard to say given
the Marasinians’ twisted agendas. Possession of
Sylvanblood Wine is particularly offensive to Sylvari
and half-elves, who prefer to see any remaining stock
destroyed.
Game Information: Consuming a glass of this wine will
give the drinker immunity to magic sleep spells and
effects, a +2 profane bonus to saves versus enchantment
spells and effects, and low-light vision. These effects last
for 24 hours. Consuming this wine willingly while
knowing its nature is an evil act.
Market Price: 200 gp/bottle
Tahku
While the brutish Orcs do not recognize the goddess
Alyara, some tribes honor a minor deity they call
“Goru-Tahk”. Shamans of Goru-Tahk periodically
brew a vile ale dubbed “Tahku”, which they
distribute to Orcish warriors before major battles.
Tahku is a yellowish-green in color, and has a
nauseating smell which resembles the odor of stale
sweat. Orcs and their kin savor this ale, while others
find it repulsive.
Game Information: When a pint of this ale is quaffed by
a bugbear, goblin, hobgoblin, kobold, ogre, half-orc, or
orc, they gain a +2 enhancement bonus to CON, and a -2
enhancement penalty to WIS and INT. These effects last
for 1 hour. If drunk by another type of being, they must
make a Fortitude save (DC 20), or be blinded for 1 hour
and nauseated for 3d6 rounds.
Market Price: 40 gp/keg
Thorgar Ale
Thorgar ale is a heavy, rich drink, sometimes called
“Delver’s Brew” by its original Runir makers.
Thorgar has a hearty taste, thick and full-bodied,
though it seems rather harsh until one has grown
used to it. The ale is supposed to be very nutritious,
and was used by dwarves on extended explorations
of the Underworld for sustenance. The Runir of
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Kharazgar are slowly starting to make new batches,
but there is still a fairly ample supply of it available,
most of it coming from plundered dwarven cities
and strongholds.
Game Information: Drinking a pint of this ale foregoes
the need for food and water for a period of one week. A
second pint consumed within seven days of the first yields
no benefit. A third pint consumed within the same period
results in the drinker being nauseated for 1d4+1 hours.
Market Price: 200 gp/keg
Val’Suul
Val’Suul is an addictive Drakari brew, crafted from
fungi found in the Underworld. The dark elves do
not drink it themselves; rather, they make it
specifically for sale to surface-worlders. Drinking
Val’Suul makes a person more agile and more
charismatic for a short time, but leaves them feeling
weak and exhausted afterwards. For some, this trade-
off is acceptable, and they continue to purchase the
drink. Val’Suul is illegal in most kingdoms, but it is
easily obtainable on the black market.
Game Information: A pint of this potable grants the
drinker a +2 enhancement bonus to DEX and a +4
enhancement bonus to CHR for 2 hours. Afterwards, the
enhancement bonuses disappear and the drinker suffers a
-6 enhancement penalty to CON. The brew also has a
medium addiction rating.
Market Price: 2400 gp/keg
White Lotus Mead
White Lotus Mead is the common name for
“Marduga mead”. It was originally created by the
herbalist Marduga in the city-state of Tazadir.
Though the herbalist has been dead for many
decades, production of the mead continues to the
present day. It is a light drink with a milky
consistency and a sharp taste. A glass of White Lotus
mead puts the drinker in a hallucinogenic state for
about an hour. Some people claim that the
hallucinations seen during this time are not simply
mental illusions, but actual glimpses of future
happenings.
Game Information: Drinking a glass of this mead will
put a person into a trance-like state for one hour (treat
this as being dazed). During this hour, they will perceive a
variety of visions, the nature of which is left to the DM.
There is a 5% chance during this time that one of these
visions will either reveal something that is currently
happening (similar to a scrying spell) or something that
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will happen within the next week (similar to a divination
spell). Note that this effect is only similar to the listed
spells and is not the same thing (spells cannot be cast
through the “vision” as can be done with scrying, for
instance). Again, it is up to the DM to decide exactly what
the person sees. The divinatory vision need not be
something that relates to the character drinking the mead.
Market Price: 1000 gp/bottle
Gems and Ores
Most people are familiar with the typical gems and
metals of the world: rubies, diamonds, iron, silver,
etc. There are some earthen treasures, however, that
are substantially rarer or more unusual than these.
Iryx
Iryx, a porous and opaque type of quartz, is an
extremely rare gem. It is a source of magic-negating
power; a piece of iryx will nullify magical effects used
against it or which come near it. Because of this, the
gem is not particularly valuable to most people. The
anti-magic Aeloreans, however, prize iryx and use it
to protect their cities, fortresses, and soldiers.
Game Information: An average-sized iryx gem projects a
field around itself that is equivalent to the spell antimagic
field, though the duration is permanent. Larger gems
project a larger field.
Market Price: 1000 gp (average-sized and assuming a
buyer can be found)
Oakstone
Unlike most gems, oakstones are not a product of
the earth, but of a tree. An oakstone is the seed of a
tree known as the jeweled oak. It is about the size of
an acorn, but is as hard as a ruby. Oakstones are
translucent, reddish-brown in color, and contain
branch-like inclusions. They are very rare, since
jeweled oaks grow only in the Havenwood forest;
the many Dendrites there make their harvest quite
dangerous. While some people are suspicious and
even fearful of oakstones (believing they are
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connected to the Shadrathu), others prize the unique
gems and pay handsomely for them.
Game Information: These gems are in the same value
category as alexandrites and black pearls.
Market Price: 2d4x100 gp (500 gp average)
Orichalcum
The rare ore orichalcum, more commonly known as
“mana dust”, is extremely useful in the creation of
magic items. Without this mineral, enchantments
placed on weapons, armor, rings, and other items
costs their creator a measure of his life force.
Powdered orichalcum allows a wizard to avoid this
cost as it is consumed in the crafting rather than the
wizard's experience.
For the most part, the orichalcum trade in Ryh’ardha
is controlled by House Zelradas. The artificers of
Zelradas have tried to maintain a monopoly on the
creation of magic items over the years, primarily with
control of who could be taught Item Creation feats.
This has proven to be somewhat difficult so they
have focused their efforts on orichalcum; it is easier
for Zelradas to control the distribution of a physical
product rather than contain the proliferation of
knowledge. This hasn’t stopped mages from making
magic items, but it discourages wanton creation due
to the inherent cost when orichalcum is unavailable.
Most orichalcum deposits and reserves are in the
hands of Zelradas. In recent years, however, their
monopoly has been threatened. The church of
Aeryandris, once a customer of the House Zelradas,
has become more proficient in locating and
exploiting the ore. In addition, House Argentus has
used some of their resources to develop orichalcum
mines. Zelradas still dominates the market,
controlling an estimated 80% of the known
orichalcum deposits and reserves, but they are not
content with the growing threat of the Aeryandrites
and House Argentus.
Game Information: Orichalcum may be used as a
“power component” to offset or neutralize the XP cost of
magic item creation. Every dram of orichalcum used in
the item creation process is equivalent to one experience
point. The orichalcum is consumed in the creation
process.
Market Price: 5 gp per dram (average)
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Soulstone
A soulstone is a magical gemstone that looks
virtually identical to a diamond but which emanates a
faint luminescence. It has the power to trap the soul
of one who dies near it. This can be a boon, as it
prevents the soul from passing on to the Far Realms.
However, evil spellcasters can also tap into the
power of a spirit trapped in a soulstone and drain it
for their own nefarious purposes.
Game Information: If a character dies while having a
soulstone on his person, his soul is trapped within until
the gem is shattered, used in a resurrection, or drained by a
spellcaster. A soulstone has hardness 8, 10 hp, and a Break
DC of 25. If it is destroyed, the soul is released and goes
on to the afterlife in the standard fashion.
No roll is necessary for raising or resurrecting a character
whose soul is in a soulstone as it is not being returned
from the afterlife. No time limit applies either, though the
condition of the body is still a factor.
A spellcaster may drain the life energy from a soul trapped
in one of these gems to power their magic. While a spell is
being cast, character levels may be drained from the gem
to make the spell more difficult to avoid. For each level
drained, the DC of the spell increases by 2. To
successfully accomplish this, the caster must make a
Spellcraft check against DC 10 + 5 per level drained;
failure indicates that the levels are not drained and the
spell DC is unaffected. Levels drained from a spirit in a
soulstone that is later raised or resurrected are lost and
cannot be regained with a restoration spell. If all the levels
of a trapped soul are drained, the stone crumbles into
powder. Draining levels from a trapped soul is an evil act.
A soulstone has an aura of faint conjuration when empty;
when it contains a soul, the strength depends on the level
of the entity inside: moderate for 1-10 levels or HD,
strong for 11-20, and overwhelming for 21 or higher.
Soulstones occur naturally and cannot be crafted with
Item Creation feats.
Market Price: 1500 gp (empty); value varies if a soulstone
is “filled”, though the buyers will generally be restricted to
evil spellcasters.
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Wildstone
Wildstone is a translucent form of reddish-colored
quartz with multi-colored, swirled inclusions. It is
nearly the opposite of iryx (described above). A
wildstone gem generates a chaotic field around itself
which causes magical effects to be warped and
changed, sometimes in good ways, other times in
not-so-good ways. Wildstone has little value beyond
being a novelty due to its unpredictable nature.
Game Information: An average-sized wildstone gem
generates a magic-warping area with a 10-foot radius
emanation with it at the center. Spells cast within this area
(including spell-like effects, but not supernatural or
extraordinary abilities) are subject to the effects of the
wildstone. The DM may decide what those effects are, or
the table below can be used. Effects that don’t make sense
or wouldn’t apply should be re-rolled. If the effect listed
does not directly bear on the spell cast, the effect below
replaces the spell’s desired effect and components, XP,
etc. are consumed and slots or uses are expended.
d20 Result
Nothing happens; components, XP, etc. are
1 consumed and slots/uses expended as if the
spell worked
The spell does not function,; none if its
2 components are lost, and no slots/uses are
expended
Spell functions as normal; none if its
3 components are lost, and no slots/ uses are
expended
All variable effects of the spell (anything based
on a random roll) are minimized, regardless of
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any feats that may have been used to enhance
the spell (if any)
5
Spell is Empowered (as the metamagic feat; if
already Empowered, it is Empowered again)
Spell is Enlarged (as the metamagic feat; if
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already Enlarged, it is Enlarged again)
Spell is Extended (as the metamagic feat; if
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already Extended, it is Extended again)
Spell is Heightened (as the metamagic feat;
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increases the effective spell level by one)
Spell is Maximized (as the metamagic feat; if
9 in question apply only to that spell. For instance, invisibility refers
already Maximized, no effect)
Spell functions as normal, but is centered on the
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caster (if the caster is already the center, re-roll)
Spell has a minimum duration of 1 turn, even if
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its normal duration is instantaneous
12 Caster polymorphs into a random creature
A portal to the lower planes opens and a
13 random evil outsider comes through (not under
the caster’s control)
Some bizarre, not directly damaging effect takes
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place (DM’s choice; some examples include:
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grass and leaves sprout from the caster’s skin;
all doors (unlocked, locked, secret, etc.) within
50 feet of the caster swing open; all non-
organic, non-magical material within 10 feet of
the caster turns to dust; all magic items
currently within 50 feet of the caster glow
brightly for 2d4 days; the caster’s skin turns
bright blue for 2d4 days; sex of caster changes,
etc.)
A random non-magical item within 50 feet of
15 the caster is made permanently magical
(randomly determine its new properties)
A random magical item within 50 feet of the
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caster is made permanently non-magical
Everything within 30 feet of the caster receives
17 the effects of a heal spell, unless it is Undead, in
which case it receives the effects of a harm spell
Caster is instantly transported to an elemental
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plane (determined randomly)
19 A dispel magic effect
Roll twice on this table (re-roll additional results
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of 20)
Market Price: 50 gp
The Magic of Gemstones
In addition to their inherent value, both as luxury
items as well as components for certain magic,
gemstones possess other qualities as well. Each of
the gems and precious stones that may be generated
from the DMG is listed below along with any
particular qualities it may possess.
Gaming Note: In the interest of expedience, if a
character possesses a stone that may help them in a
situation but the player neglects to mention it (or is
unaware), do not apply its effects after-the-fact.
Simply assume that it did not “activate” for some
reason. Naturally, the character shouldn’t lose the
gem if they didn’t receive its benefit.
Note: When a specific spell is mentioned, the effects of the gemstone
to that spell, not mass invisibility or greater invisibility. Some
spells listed refer to multiple spells (such as cure). When in doubt, if
there is a single spell with the specific name listed, assume that the
gemstone affects only that spell.
Also, any gem which must be swallowed is consumed by the magic it
releases and will not “pass” to be used again. Swallowed gems are
only effective for creatures of size Small or greater; smaller creatures
cannot swallow sufficiently sized gems at all.
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Agate, banded: Sleeping for a full night (eight
hours) with a banded agate touching the head will
restore one additional hit point beyond the standard
one hit point per character level.
Agate, eye: An arcane spellcaster who sleeps with
an eye agate touching his head only needs seven
hours of sleep to be rested enough to cast his spells.
Upon the caster’s awakening, the agate fades to
nothingness.
Agate, moss: If added as a material component, will
make one additional berry magical in the casting of a
goodberry spell.
Alexandrite: Changes color if a shapechanger
comes within 15 feet while not in its natural form
(the stone changes to red in daylight, green in
magical light or the light of a flame). The third time
this happens, an alexandrite loses all tint and
becomes a worthless piece of glass.
Amber: If a person who has contracted a disease
consumes honey mixed with ground amber, he will
receive a +1 circumstance bonus on his next
Fortitude save to fight off the disease.
Amethyst: If dropped into an alcoholic drink will
dissolve and negate the effects of the alcohol.
Additionally, if the drink is poisoned, the imbiber
receives a +1 circumstance bonus to his Fortitude
saves against the poison.
Aquamarine: Continually grants the bearer a +1
competence bonus on Swim checks.
Azurite: Using paint mixed with an azurite grants a
+1 competence bonus to Craft (painting) checks.
Bloodstone: If someone is casting a cure or heal spell
on a character suffering from an “infernal wound”
(such as that inflicted by a bearded devil’s glaive),
adding a bloodstone as a material component will
grant a +2 circumstance bonus to the caster level
check (the bloodstone is consumed in the casting).
Using a powdered bloodstone in a Heal check to
stop the wound’s blood loss will garner the same
bonus.
Carnelian: If added as a material component, will
extend the duration of a protection from evil spell by
twelve seconds (two rounds).
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Chalcedony: Provides a +1 sacred bonus to AC for
its bearer against skeletons and zombies. After a
character is attacked by such creatures, the gem
crumbles into worthless dust (regardless of whether
the attack hit).
Chrysoberyl: Grants a +1 circumstance bonus to
Will saves against possession attempts, such as being
the target of a magic jar spell. Regardless of success or
failure, the chrysoberyl shatters into worthless
fragments when the saving throw is rolled.
Chrysoprase: If swallowed while under the effect of
an invisibility spell will extend the spell’s duration by
twelve seconds (two rounds). Only one such gem
will grant this effect per invisibility casting.
Citrine: May be used to add a +2 competence bonus
to a single Perform check. After its use, the citrine
crumbles into valueless powder.
Coral: Provides a +1 circumstance bonus to AC if
the bearer is on (or in) a river or sea. It provides no
bonus if the bearer is on a lake or other still body of
water.
Corundum, fiery yellow: When worn next to the
skin (as an earring or a ring), provides a continual +1
insight bonus to Knowledge checks.
Corundum, rich purple: If the names of the sun
and moon are carved into it and it is worn around
the neck, provides a +1 resistance bonus to saves
against spells and spell-like abilities.
Diamond, blue: When worn on a ring, confers a
continual +2 circumstance bonus on Fortitude saves
against poison.
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Diamond, blue-white: When worn as an earring
(considered in the same group as hats or helmets),
grants electricity resistance 5.
Diamond, brown: If set into a drinking vessel,
moisture will form on its surface if poison is present
in the vessel’s contents.
Diamond, canary: Provides a continual +2 insight
bonus to skill checks based on Intelligence when
worn in an amulet or necklace.
Diamond, pink: When worn on a ring, confers a
continual +3 competence bonus to Perform skill
checks.
Emerald: Provides a continual +1 competence
bonus to skill checks based on Wisdom. Clear, bright
green emeralds (those worth 5,000 gp) bestow a +2
bonus.
Garnet, brown-green: Will cause an extra point of
damage on a successful hit if used as a sling bullet.
The garnet is destroyed whether it hits or not.
Garnet, red: When worn around the neck as a
talisman or necklace, grants darkvision (as the spell)
for one hour. At the end of this time, the garnet
loses its luster and becomes a worthless stone.
Garnet, violet: If placed in the mouth of someone
who is paralyzed, a violet garnet will dissolve and act
as a remove paralysis spell. It will also restore 1d8+3 hit
points in the process.
Golden yellow topaz: The first time fire is used
against the bearer, a topaz provides them with fire
resistance 15. One hour later, the topaz vaporizes.
Hematite: Can be used in the same manner as
bloodstone, but only provides a +1 circumstance
bonus.
Iolite: Provides the bearer with electricity resistance
1 (this resistance doesn’t stack). After the first time
the iolite’s resistance is used, it shatters into dust.
Jacinth: Striking a creature with a jacinth (requires a
touch attack roll, either melee or ranged) causes it to
fall into a catatonic slumber for 3d6 X 10 minutes if
it fails a Will save against DC 20. Constructs and
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undead are immune to this effect, as are creatures
greater than 10 HD.
Jade: Provides its bearer a +1 circumstance bonus to
saving throws versus the spells or spell-like abilities
of evil creatures or NPCs when the wearer is a
target. After the first such time the bonus applies,
the jade vaporizes.
Jasper: Drinking tea in which a jasper stone has
been steeped adds a +1 circumstance bonus to the
Fortutide save for avoiding a poison’s secondary
damage. The tea must be consumed between the
initial and secondary saves, and the jasper dissolves
in the process.
Jet: If added as a material component, will add 2
points of damage to any spell with the “electricity”
descriptor.
Lapis lazuli: Grants a +1 morale bonus for one
attack roll and then crumbles to dust. If the bearer is
a noble with land holdings, the bonus increases to
+2.
Malachite: Provides a continual +2 sacred bonus to
AC when worn by a child or a pregnant woman.
Moonstone: Provides a +2 circumstance bonus to
bearer’s AC if attacked by a lycanthrope and then
vaporizes. If the possessor was given the moonstone
by his lover, the circumstance bonus is +4.
Obsidian: If added as a material component to the
keen edge spell, increases the number of projectiles
affected to 55.
Onyx: If added as a material component to the song
of discord spell, increases an affected creature’s chance
to attack its nearest neighbor to 55%.
Opal, black: Provides its bearer a +4 circumstance
bonus to saving throws versus the spells or spell-like
abilities of outsiders when the wearer is a target.
After the first such time the bonus applies, the opal
shatters into dust.
Opal, fire: Grants a +2 circumstance bonus to
Reflex saves versus spells with the “fire” descriptor.
This bonus begins the first time the bearer is subject
to a “fire” spell and lasts for 2d6+2 rounds. After
this time the opal turns to ash.
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Opal, white: If powdered and added to a liquid, will
restore the eyesight of the drinker (as the remove
blindess spell).
Pearl, black: Possessor receives a +3 circumstance
bonus to saving throws against spells or spell-like
abilities from the compulsion subschool (compulsion
is a subschool of enchantment). After the first such
time the bonus applies, the black pearl loses its
ebony hue and becomes a normal freshwater pearl
(value 10 gp).
Pearl, freshwater: Provides a +1 circumstance
bonus to Will saves against enchantment spells or
spell-like abilities for people or creatures with less
than 2 levels or hit dice and who are good or neutral.
Deteriorates into dust after the first such use.
Pearl, golden: If swallowed, grants a +1
circumstance bonus to the next Fortitude save made
within the next four hours. The save must be made
while the character is in sunlight.
Pearl, pink: If crushed and the powder put into a
drink, the drinker receives a +1 circumstance bonus
on his next Fortitude save against a poison that was
delivered through ingestion or inhalation.
Pearl, silver: If swallowed, grants a +1 circumstance
bonus to the next Fortitude save made within the
next four hours. The save must be made while the
character is in moonlight.
Pearl, white: If crushed and the powder put into a
drink, the drinker receives a +1 circumstance bonus
on his next Fortitude save against a disease that was
contracted through ingestion or inhalation.
Peridot: If a person suffering from cackle fever,
demon fever, or filth fever drinks tea in which a
peridot has been steeped, he will receive a +1
circumstance bonus on their next Fortutide save
against the disease. The peridot is dissolved in the
process.
Quartz, blue: If added as a material component, will
extend the duration of a lullaby spell by one round.
Quartz, clear (rock crystal): If a rock crystal is held
in the right hand, covered with desert sand or melted
snow, and then squeezed between both hands, it will
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dematerialize but grant the bearer the effects of an
endure elements spell.
Quartz, rose: Grants a +1 circumstance bonus to
Diplomacy checks made towards someone the
bearer has a romantic interest in. The quartz
vaporizes after its use.
Quartz, smoky: Grants a +1 circumstance bonus
against fear effects. Crumbles into worthless dust
after use.
Quartz, star rose: Same as rose quartz above, but 2
in 6 chance of granting a +2 bonus.
Rhodochrosite: Grants a +1 competence bonus to
one Diplomacy check. After the bonus is used, the
stone transforms into a worthless piece of granite.
Sapphire, black star: If touched to an item
illuminated by light, continual flame, daylight, or a similar
spell, will dispel the magic and return the item to its
normal state. This can be done three times, after
which the gem turns to worthless dust.
Sapphire, blue: Grants a continual +1 resistance
bonus against hold spells and spell-like abilities.
Sapphire, blue star: Grants a continual +1
resistance bonus against spells and spell-like abilities
with the “evil” descriptor.
Sard: If added as a material component, will extend
the duration of a protection from good spell by twelve
seconds (two rounds).
Sardonyx: Confers the effects of a sanctuary spell if
swallowed (standard action). The spell effects last for
three rounds and the Will save DC is 12.
Spinel, red: Makes up to one gallon of water
potable if crushed and sprinkled into it. The spinel
doesn’t neutralize any poison in the water but will
negate any non-magical disease it may contain.
Spinel, red-brown: See Spinel, Red.
Spinel, deep green: If powdered and added to a
liquid, the drinker heals one point of damage.
Spinel, deep blue: Acts as a knock spell when
struck against a door or portal sealed with an arcane
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lock spell. The spinel is crushed into powder in the
process.
Ruby, star: Becomes darker in hue if someone or
something of opposite alignment to the bearer
comes within 15 feet (this function does not
manifest for bearers who are completely neutral and
is blocked by 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common
metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or dirt).
If powdered and consumed, provides a +2
circumstance bonus to saving throws against
necromancy for one hour.
Tiger eye: Provides a +1 dodge bonus to AC
against creatures that have the “earth” type. After the
first attack by an “earth” creature, regardless of
whether or not the bearer is actually hit, the tiger eye
shatters into dust.
Tourmaline: Adds a +1 circumstance bonus to
saving throws against energy drain. The tourmaline
turns to powder after it is used.
Turquoise: Will turn white (and worthless) if placed
against the skin of a person who has contracted a
disease, even if the disease is still in its incubation
period.
Zircon: Grants a +1 circumstance bonus to Reflex
saves versus spells with the “fire” descriptor. Zircon
turns to ash after being used in this fashion.
Magic Items and Artifacts
Balturic Battle Standard
This item is an azure gonfalon, emblazoned with a
gold Balturic Cross and attached to a 12’-tall pole.
When raised, the standard grants a +1 morale bonus
on attack rolls, weapon damage rolls, and saves to
the bearer and all allies within a 30' radius who can
see the banner. Enemies of the bearer suffer a -1
penalty on similar rolls. When held by a paladin, the
banner confers the effect of a death ward spell to her
allies as well.
The standard bearer can move at one-half speed if
the banner is held in one hand, at full speed if held in
two. The bearer can take a double move if the
banner is held in two hands, but they cannot run. No
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weapon or shield may be wielded in the hand
holding the banner.
A more powerful version of this item, the Balturic
War Banner, is often carried into battle by the Shields
of Baltur. The War Banner works in the same
manner, but doubles the bonuses and penalties (+2
and -2) and extends the effect to a 60’ radius.
This item will not function if the bearer is not good-
aligned.
Moderate enchantment and necromancy; CL 7th; Craft
Wondrous Item, prayer, death ward; Price 36,000 gp (battle
standard), 70,000 gp (war banner); Weight 15 lb.
The Gold Codex
Ages ago, the god Aeryandris gave a great tome to
each of the four priests who founded his church.
Each of these books is known as a Gold Codex and
contains the essential prayers and myths of the
Aeryandrite faith as well as a variety of magical
powers.
The Gold Codex is a large book measuring sixteen
inches by twenty-four inches by three inches. Its
pages are plates made of gold, hammered to 1/32
inch thickness. The text on each page appears to be
silver etched into the plate. The covers of the Codex
are slabs of mahogany covered with stretched blue
dragon hide (the “gold” adjective refers to the
book’s contents). Ornate silver corner pieces and an
elaborate silver clasp adorn the outside of the book,
and the front cover is inlaid with the symbol of
Aeryandris, formed of powered diamond and
turquoise.
While four Codices are known to exist, only the
locations of two are known. One is in the Golden
Athenaeum in Zeldora, while the other is in the
Aeryandrite temple in Hadira. Of the other two, one
had been held by the Loremasters of Stalis, but it
was stolen from them in 498 AR. The other was lost
in 516 AR when Shukara raiders from the Skesgart
Sea attacked and pillaged Celigast; the city’s temple
of Aeryandris was looted and burned, and its
treasures stolen by the raiders.
The Gold Codex is a minor artifact, with the powers
listed below:
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• Writing in the book is legible to anyone who is
literate. It appears in the language the person can
read, or the one they are most familiar with if
they are literate in multiple languages.
• Eight hours spent reading the book grants the
reader a +30 insight bonus to a knowledge
check for any one specific question. This
question may only be posed once. The same
question when asked again by anyone (regardless
of wording) will not be answered. Because of
this, the Acolytes in Zeldora and Hadira
generally record answers that are received so
they are able to refer to them again in the future.
Acolytes are the only ones allowed to use the
books and thus ask the question for the
supplicant. This ensures both the safety of the
book as well as the veracity of the answer. The
knowledge bonus applies to checks based on
existing fact – it is not divination. This power
will only work for someone who has Aeryandris
as their patron.
• The Codex radiates an aura equivalent to a magic
circle against chaos in a 100 foot radius. The aura
also acts as a true seeing within its area
• Studying the book for eight hours grants the
reader a +10 insight bonus to Diplomacy skill
checks for the following week. Four weeks must
be pass before this benefit can be received again.
This power will only work for someone who has
Aeryandris as his patron.
• Once per week, a cleric of Aeryandris may use
the Codex to bestow the Merchant’s Blessing. This
benediction may be applied to a caravan or
trading fleet and starts at the next sunset. The
caravan/fleet receives the following benefits:
o The speed of all vehicles, people, and
animals in the group increases by 20%.
o People and animals may exert
themselves for up to 10 hours before
there is a chance of fatigue setting in.
o All intelligent members of the caravan
or fleet are treated as having the alertness
feat if they do not already possess it.
o If attacked, the people and animals in
the caravan/fleet are treated as having a
+2 dodge bonus to AC; in addition,
those fighting specifically in defense of
the caravan/fleet gain a +1 insight
bonus to attack and damage rolls, while
those specifically attacking the
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caravan/fleet suffer a -1 penalty to
attack and damage rolls
• Neutral good, neutral, and neutral evil characters
who do not have Aeryandris as their patron lose
1,000 XP permanently each time they attempt to
peruse the book. Chaotic characters lose 3,000
XP.
The Cup of Khatra
The Cup of Khatra is a large chalice, large enough
that it requires two hands to lift. It is made of beaten
gold with silver band along the rim. The outside of
the cup is adorned with platinum glyphs and sixteen
gems (each worth 3,000 gp). The Cup continuously
radiates a soft white light.
The Cup was created ages ago in one of the myriad
realms that emerged from the collapse of Khemsa. It
was fashioned by a cabal of priests who served the
goddess Nesheri (Alyara) to help stem an unnatural
plague that was devastating their kingdom. The ritual
drained the clerics of their life’s energies, but they
chose to sacrifice themselves to save their people.
The five priests of the cabal have since been listed in
the annals of Alyara’s saints.
The cabal was successful in their attempt to stop the
plague, but shortly after, the Cup was lost.
Eventually it found its way into the vaults of
Karthys, an ancient city-state in the southern
Varghani. A subsequent war with the ancient
Varghani queen Neferetis saw the city pillaged and
the Cup seized. It lay among the treasure of
Neferetis’s tomb until recently, when a band of
mercenaries recovered it for the White Temple of
Shesada. It is currently in the possession of the
Temple’s priesthood.
The Cup of Khatra continually radiates an aura of
hallowed goodness around itself, up to a 10’ radius.
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The aura acts identically to a hallow spell, with a bless
effect for creatures of good alignment. It may also be
used to create potions. Ordinary water can be
poured into the cup and turned into potions once
per week. Up to five levels of cure spells may be
created, up to and including cure critical wounds
(normally not possible as it’s a 4th level spell).
Possible combinations include five cure light wounds
potions (1d8+1), a cure serious wounds potion (3d8+5)
and a cure moderate wounds (2d8+3), a cure critical wounds
(4d8+7) potion and a cure light wounds potion
(1d8+1), etc. In addition, if water is drunk directly
from the cup, it will act as a remove disease spell on the
drinker, curing diseases even if a normal remove
disease spell is ineffective against them. This power
will also make the drinker immune to whatever
ailment they were afflicted with for one year. If the
drinker was suffering from multiple diseases, they are
cured of all of them, but they will gain immunity
only to one, either the most severe or one selected at
random. This power will not work again for a
drinker until a year’s time has passed.
The Hammer of Njorask
The Hammer of Njorask is a large bludgeoning
weapon consisting of a thick, iron shod, wooden haft
topped with the skull of a frost giant. The skull is
bound in iron bands, and it, the bands, and the haft
are covered with glyphs and runes.
The Hammer was created by an wizard named
Njorask in the northern kingdom of Alabrinun
during the early years of the Marasinian Empire. The
Marasinians were encroaching on the northern
kingdoms of the time and had augmented their
armies of demons and men with great thaumaturgic
war machines. With the assistance of other northern
wizards as well as some remnants of half-forgotten
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dwarven runelore, Njorask crafted a large maul-like
weapon which was intended to be a prototype for
many others to use against the Marasinians’ devices.
Unfortunately, the effort of creating the Hammer
was too much for Njorask and his team and they
were unable to make another before the Mystarchs’
assassins struck them down.
Fortunately for Alabrinun, a hero whose name is lost
to history had the Hammer – given to him before
the assassins arrived – and used it to great effect
when the main Alabrine army met the Marasinians
forces. In the ensuing battle, the hero was able to
destroy the device the Mystarchs’ were using to
control the fiendish elements of their soldiery. The
ensuing chaos forced the evil mages to retreat. While
they always intended to return to Alabrinun to finish
what they started, concerns elsewhere kept them
occupied and subsequently kept the small northern
kingdom free of their yoke (given that the Hammer
could only destroy an item of great power once a
century, the Alabrines were lucky they need not face
Marasinia a second time).
Game Statistics: The hammer is a +5 evil outsider bane,
disruption, thundering maul (refer to CW or another
sourcebook as appropriate for statistics). It has the
additional ability to destroy other artifacts. After it has
done so, the hammer becomes a simple maul +1 until 100
years have passed, at which time all of its abilities return.
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Chapter IV:
Kingdoms, Empires, & Other Realms
T his chapter expands on the information about
Ryh’ardha’s kingdoms and countries as presented in
the Mythosa Gazetteer, as well as other regions of the
world. Included are the items below:
• Slavery
• Ulthian Emperor Trivia
• Alignment Map
• Gazetteer of the Underworld
• Expanded Rules for Economics
• Town and City Demographics
Slavery
Slavery is common throughout Ryh’ardha, though its
implementation varies from region to region. The
lists below describe how slavery is viewed and
practiced by the major kingdoms and states, various
non-human races, and the major religions.
Kingdoms and City-States
Aelorea: Legal and common. Most Aelorean slaves
are captured enemies, people perceived to be
heretics, and those serving some sort of penance for
the church. Captured wizards are never enslaved –
they are always executed.
Aldanor: Legal but uncommon. Most inhabitants of
Aldanor lack the resources to buy or maintain slaves.
Temporary indentured servitude is more common
than actual slavery.
Al’Sharaq: Legal and rampant. The economy is
based on a foundation of slavery, and slaves are one
of the country’s primary exports.
Amaristan: Legal and common. The noble houses
here are notorious for cutting out the tongues of
their slaves to prevent them from revealing
information to political rivals.
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Asyra: Legal and common. Further details about
Asyran slavery are unknown.
Calythir: Legal but uncommon. Most Calythirrans
find slavery distasteful and don’t engage in it
themselves, but they don’t work to stop it either.
Essengard: Legal but uncommon. Those who
worship Azakhar often have slaves, but most Essens
do not.
Gharakaag: Legal and rampant. The slave trade is a
lucrative business in Gharakaag, and slavers are not
discriminatory when it comes to those they seize or
sell.
Gothmoor: Legal but only common in Vasterrak.
The vampire Zeldros maintains a large contingent of
slaves for servile work; they also double as a handy
food supply.
Greyspire: Slavery is legal in Greyspire, but
indentured servitude is more commonly practiced.
Ilmara: Slavery is illegal in Ilmara. Indentured
servitude is legal but strongly discouraged.
Ivenmir: Legal but uncommon.
Khazragar: Slavery is illegal in the dwarven city.
Indentured servitude is legal but monitored closely
to prevent abuse.
Lhyrna: Same as Khazragar.
Maar: Legal and common.
Malcythia: Legal and common. Malcythian slaves
are a mixed lot of humans, orcs, and goblins.
Gnollish slaves are extremely rare.
Maraada: Legal and common.
Miradel: Slavery is forbidden in Miradel and is an
offense punishable by death.
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Ralynia: Legal and common. Due to the lawlessness
that dominates Ralynia, slave escape attempts are
common. This has led to the rise of a rather lucrative
business in “slave hunting”.
Sarenland: Legal, though indentured servitude is
more common. Many of Sarenland’s mercenary
companies have members who sold themselves for a
short period of time (usually one or two years) in
order to provide for the well-being of their families.
Shesada: Legal and common, though strongly
discouraged by the White Temple.
Spÿre: Legal but uncommon. Most servile work in
Spÿre is done via spells, constructs, or apprentices,
though the latter generally consider themselves little
more than slaves.
Syrhaat: Legal and common. Despite their station,
Syrhaati slaves have a number of rights. They may
marry freely within their station, they may be
landowners, and they may own slaves themselves.
Talek Pharos: Legal and common, at least in the
Foreign Quarter. It is unknown if the Pharosseans
practice slavery within the confines of the rest of
Talek Pharos.
Talîsmarr: Slavery is illegal in Talîsmarr, though
indentured servitude (usually on a ship’s crew) is
common.
Tarat City-States: Legal and common. Slaves,
particularly pleasure slaves, are a major export of
Sahar.
Tarrvik: Legal and common. Slaves are generally not
taken from the frost giant populace, though short-
term indenture is not an uncommon punishment for
lawbreaking.
Tyr Aegas: Slavery is forbidden in Tyr Aegas and is
an offense punishable by death. Indentured servitude
is illegal, though with less severe penalties.
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Ulthia: Legal and common.
Valdahar: Slavery is illegal in Valdahar. Indentured
servitude is commonly practiced, however.
Valnysia: Legal and common. A clan’s slaves are
always captured members of other clans or the spoils
of raids against other regions like Calythir and Ulthia.
Yar: Legal and common.
Zeldora: Legal and common. The slave trade is a
sizable part of the city-state’s economy.
Non-Human Races
Dhazyra: The Dhazyra are appalled by the concept
of slavery.
Dragons: The draconic attitude towards slavery
generally depends on each individual. The good
dragons tend to oppose it, though they generally
don’t go out of their way to stop it. The evil dragons
usually don’t keep slaves; they’d rather eat people
than enthrall them. The dragon types that do keep
slaves tend to be the green and blue.
Drakari: Slaves are common in Drakari settlements.
They are usually captives of other races or Drakari
from rival cities or houses.
Dràs: The Dràs are not opposed to slavery but they
do not engage in it themselves. They usually just kill
their enemies outright rather than placing them in
fetters.
Giants: Slaves are commonly kept by giant tribes
and are usually from man-sized races.
Half-Elves: Half-elves view slavery in much the
same way as humans do. That is to say it varies
greatly by each individual and their beliefs.
Kragharim: The gnolls commonly keep slaves,
though such enslavement is usually temporary as the
beast-men have a tendency to eat their thralls before
long.
Kylithians: These aberrations are notorious for their
large collections of slaves. The “master-to-slave”
ratio tends to be higher among the Kylithians than
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the other races due to the mental control these
creatures are able to exert over other beings.
Orcs: Slavery is commonly practiced by orc tribes.
Life as an orc slave is short and unpleasant due to
the orcs’ abusive and brutal treatment of their thralls.
Runir: The dwarves find slavery distasteful but
generally do not try to stop it if it is done in
accordance with a kingdom's laws. They do not keep
slaves themselves, hower.
Sahuagin: These aquatic folk do not make slaves of
others, only meals.
Sith’aal: The snakemen do not employ slaves. They
use prisoners as subjects in their vile experiments.
Sylvari: The elves cherish freedom above all else and
neither keep slaves nor permit others to keep them if
they can prevent it.
Tauroks: The Tauroks are vehemently opposed to
slavery. Their resentment stems from having been
created centuries ago to be a race of slave warriors.
Tritons: Tritons abhor slavery and actively work to
thwart those who would support it. Stories about
tritons attacking slaveships in the Ambian Sea and
liberating their captives are not uncommon.
Viss’takh: The Viss’takh keep slaves of other races.
They will never enslave a lizardman for any reason,
even if they are a hated tribal enemy. In such cases,
Viss’takh captives are simply executed.
Religions
Aadu: Aadu doesn’t condone slavery but he doesn’t
condemn it, either. The Mad God would prefer
captives to be sacrificed to him rather than forced
into servitude.
Aeryandris: The god of fate has no objections to
slavery. He does advise that the use of slaves should
be evaluated to make sure they are being used in the
most efficient manner possible for a particular
situation. If that is not the case, then slavery is
discouraged and other paths should be explored.
Alyara: Slavery is repugnant and intolerable to
Alyara, and she strongly condemns its practice. The
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goddess does not actively seek to abolish it, however;
she would prefer that those who engage in the
activity stop of their own accord. How her faithful
deal with it is left to their discretion.
Azakhar: Azakhar claims that slavery is not only
acceptable, but it is necessary for a civilized society
to function. The Infernal Emperor has stated that
every person has a role in society and for many that
role is to be the property of others. Slave trading is a
lucrative venture for most Azakhari temples.
Baltur: The Sacred Champion states that if a society
finds slavery acceptable and a person enters into it
willingly and with full knowledge of what they are
doing, then it is tolerable. However, since this is
rarely the case – particularly with regards to the latter
condition – Baltur and his clergy oppose slavery and
actively work against it.
Dynera: Dynera claims that no intelligent being may
truly own another intelligent being and thus is
opposed to the concept of slavery. She does not
fervently seek to eradicate it, but her clergy and
worshippers are free to act as they see fit in regards
to slaves.
Jhadara: The goddess of debauchery has no
inclination for or against slavery. In her eyes,
whatever befalls you – being enslaved, enslaving
others, or neither – is immaterial. What happens to
you and how you deal with it is your concern, not
hers.
Lyranis: Lyranis is vehemently opposed to slavery
and actively works through his clergy to eradicate it
wherever they can.
Shaarizad: The Profane King ardently supports
slavery. Some priests of Shaarizad engage in slave
trading almost to the same degree as the
Bloodknights of Azakhar.
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Ulthian Emperor Trivia

Wherein our resident sage Keldaryn pontificates on facts that
we didn’t know and which we aren’t sure we cared about in
the first place…

Names of the Ulthian Emperors

In the Ulthian Empire, it is traditional for emperors
to take the name of one of the first twelve rulers of
the Imperium. These are the same names as those
given to the months of the Ulthian calendar. The
most popular names include Scordelos (the most
recent being Scordelos IV), Vesmer (Vesmer III the
most recent), Malruik (Malruik V ruled before the
current emperor), and the most popular, Ramas (the
present-day emperor being Ramas IX).

Lengths of an Ulthian Emperor’s Reign

Due to the violent nature of Ulthia as well as the
politics of rulership, the average length of an
emperor’s reign is about seven years. The shortest
was that of Lucius Scordelos II, who ruled the
Imperium for three days in the middle of 626 AR
before “accidentally” choking on a chicken bone and
being succeeded by his brother, Darius Malruik III.
The longest Imperial reign was that of Davon Ramas
V, who assumed the Ulthian throne in 536 AR at the
age of 58 and ruled until 548 AR when he died from
a withering disease he contracted in a military
campaign against Valnysia.

Alignment Map
The map on the following page is a general overview
of regional orientation as regards alignment.

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Gazetteer of the Underworld
The earth beneath Mythosa is riddled with caverns,
tunnels, and myriad subterranean hollows.
Collectively dubbed “the Underworld”, this rocky
network is a place undreamed of by most. It is home
to numerous species of creatures (some intelligent,
some not) as well as various fungal plant life. It
contains stunning geological wonders and vast
quantities of metals and gems. Naturally, it is not
without its dangers; in many cases, journeying into
the Underworld is more dangerous than venturing
into the Ryh’ardhan wilderness. Besides the threat
posed by various monsters and plants, there are also
dangers from cave-ins, poisonous gases, suffocation,
and other things only possible when traversing a
cave or passage beneath thousands of feet of rock.
Of course, the threat of death has never stopped the
determined, the daring, or the daft from seeking
adventure. Thus, the Underworld has seen its share
of visitors. To that end, what follows is a collection
of information brought back by those visitors (those
that have been able to return). This is by no means a
complete mapping of the Underworld. Rather, it is
simply those passages, cavern networks, ruins, and
other features of the subterranean realm that are
most commonly known. There are countless smaller
passages that have been left unmapped. Likewise,
there is much that simply has not yet been
discovered – at least by surface-dwellers – and
therefore cannot be documented.
Major Geographical Features
The Great Sunless Way: This is the Underworld’s
most famous feature. Of all the known passages and
tunnels, it is also the longest as well as the widest. It
starts at the cavern containing Lake Umbras, beneath
the Varghani Desert, then twists and turns its way
across the Ryh’ardhan continent beneath numerous
mountain ranges until it emerges thousands of miles
to the northeast, under Novaskora and into the vast
cave that holds the Nethersea. Thousands of smaller
tunnels branch off from the Great Sunless Way;
most go deeper into the earth while others work
their way to the surface and connect with
mountainous lairs or hillside caves. Because of these
tunnels, the Way is the primary means by which
most underground creatures make their way to
Ryh’ardha’s surface. They are also the reason the
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Way is too dangerous for commerce or safe travel
for denizens of the sunlit world.
Lake Umbras: This freshwater lake is found in a
large cavern beneath the Varghani Desert. It is one
of the largest known bodies of water in the
Underworld, second only to the Nethersea. Lake
Umbras is home to two treasures: the gorgonfish and
the blackstar pearl. The tuna-sized gorgonfish is a fish
found only in this lake and is so-named for its
aggressive nature as well as its petrifying bite (the
gorgonfish can choose to “disable” this ability when
it is hunting for food). It is considered a delicacy on
the surface. Blackstar pearls are created by oysters
that inhabit the shallows of the lake. Their name
comes from the peculiar, star-shaped blemishes that
form on the surfaces of the pearls. Like gorgonfish,
the pearls’ rarity makes them highly-valued among
wealthy surface-worlders.
The Nethersea: Deep under Valnysia and northern
Ulthia lies a cavern of such size it dwarfs most
surface kingdoms. The cavern is home to the
Nethersea, a huge subterranean body of water. The
Nethersea is the largest known expanse of water in
the Underworld. It is home to numerous aquatic
creatures including aboleths, chuuls, lacedons,
merrow, and scrags. There is also a large presence of
sahuagin which continually clash with the Drakari of
Shaansu’ul.
Regions
A. Aberrant Caves: The caverns and tunnels of this
part of the Underworld are literally infested with
abnormal fungi and aberrations mutated beyond
what is normal for them. There are also numerous
Ar’drune wandering these caves.
B. Malcythian Underground: This area is
considered to be a part of the principality of
Malcythia. It is home to numerous tribes of gnolls
and hobgoblins, many of which are a part of the
Malcythian population.
C. The Wyrmvault: These caverns under the
southern Westtower Mountains are home to an
unusually high number of white dragons, including
two great wyrms.
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D. Drakari Territory: This large cavernous region
beneath the Stone Curtain contains two Drakari
cities. As such, the area has heavy concentrations of
dark elves. Groups of them will occasionally be
encountered in combat due to the rivalry of the two
cities, but it is common for the two sides to
postpone their fight and act in concert against non-
Drakari that may happen upon them.
E. Cathedral of Endless Night: The name of this
cavern is derived from the peculiar way the rock here
seems to absorb light rather than reflect it. Light
sources – both magical and non-magical – provide
bright illumination to half their normal radius and no
shadowy illumination at all (darkvision works
normally, however). The Cathedral is home to the
Drakari city of Varlolth as well as a couple of small
freshwater lakes.
F. Black Ice Caves: This cavern complex is located
beneath the western Icewall. The caves are rock but
their surfaces are covered in ice with dark grey and
black hues. The cause of the unusual coloration is
unknown but it is believed to be due to whatever is
in the Pit of the Creeping Shadow.
G. Taurok Territory: This region is dominated by
Tauroks. In addition to the natural formations found
here, the bullmen have dug additional passages and
chambers to create a very labyrinthine tunnel
network. Because of the confusing nature of the area
as well as diligent patrols by the Tauroks, this area is
a relatively safe part of the Underworld.
H. Icewall Passage: Deep beneath the Icewall
Mountains a large and monster-infested tunnel
network can be found. The whole of the area has
been dubbed the “Icewall Passage” due to the myth
of a tunnel that runs under the peaks and opens to a
fabled kingdom of warmth and riches in the
Frostlands. This story might not be a myth, but
despite numerous efforts the truth has yet to be
uncovered.
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I. Goblinoid/Humanoid Territory: The caverns
and tunnels near Duglakh are filled with ogres, trolls,
orcs, and other dangerous humanoids. There are
exits to the surface in this area; this is where the
humanoids that occupy Novaskora originate.
J. Shaansu’ul Domains: The Drakari city of
Shaansu’ul claims dominion over the islands in the
eastern Nethersea. The city itself occupies the largest
island while the rest are used for mining, fungus
cultivation, and other purposes.
K. Den’tharas Territory: Den’tharas, a Drakari city
on the coast of the Nethersea lays claim to this area.
L. Dràs Caverns: This large cavern complex is
located deep beneath the Aelarion Forest. It is
controlled by the enigmatic Dràs, administered from
their city in the western part of the caverns. There
are virtually no dangerous creatures in this region
due to the ruthless efficiency of the Dràs warriors.
M. The Enigmatic Caves: A large stretch of the
Great Sunless Way and the area bordering it is filled
with an abnormally high number of aberrations and
magical beasts. Spells and magic items often work in
unpredictable ways in these caves as well.
N. Caverns of the Restless Dead: The caves and
tunnels in this area are filled with Undead, both
corporeal and non-. Whether they wander in from
openings in Gothmoor or whether the Gothic dead
come from somewhere in these caverns is unknown.
Legends claim that clerics (of any religion) go mad if
they venture too deep into the passages here.
O. Orc Caverns: As one might expect, the Orcfang
Mountains are riddled with caves and passages that
are populated by humanoid tribes, primarily orcs.
There are numerous Underworld entrances on the
surface that lead to this area.
P. Nalithara Domains: This large cavern complex
is claimed by the Drakari city of Nalithara.
Battlefields and scorched fungus tracts litter these
caverns; they are the remains of the on-going war
between the city and the fire giants to the south.
Q. Fungus Fields: The caves south of Deephaven are
filled with a variety of fungi, many of which can be
cultivated and turned into narcotic substances. In
fact, Tazadir is doing just that in some areas; the city-
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state harvests some of the fungi and uses them for
the production of various drugs.
R. Fire Giant Caves: The caverns beneath the
southern Varghani Mountains are home to large
concentrations of fire giants. Though their distrust
of one another is quite high, the giant tribes have
managed to maintain a loose alliance over the years,
increasing their danger to the surrounding area. They
are currently at war with the dark elves of Nalithara.
S. Swarmlands: “Swarmlands” is the name given to
the southern half of a large cavern complex west of
Amaristan. This region is infested with the bizarre
creatures that survived the destruction of Letheshar
and bred out of control.
T. Maanzethar Territory: This large cavern
beneath the northern Ambian sea is controlled by
the kylithians of Maanzethar. The lake in the northern
part of the cavern is populated with aboleths who
are currently in league with the city’s mind lashers.
U. Great Fungus Cave: While fungus is common
in the Underworld, it is generally found in relatively
small patches. However, this large cave beneath the
Lhyrnic coast is completely covered by what may be
a single colony. The walls, floor, ceiling, and even the
stalactites and stalagmites of this cave are carpeted
with a semi-phosphorescent, greenish-yellow fungus.
Whether this phenomenon is natural or was
somehow caused by the kylithians of nearby
Maanzethar is a mystery.
V. The Viper’s Den: Explorers have thus dubbed
this area due to its high population of Sith’aal. The
serpentmen are found throughout the tunnels and
caves in this part of the Underworld. There are also
numerous entrances to the surface world here.
W. Mining Tunnels: The walls of this great cavern
are riddled with old mines. Only about a third are the
work of the ancient Runir and only a few are actually
exhausted. No one knows who was responsible for
the non-Runic mines but most that come here are
only concerned about the contents of the mines
themselves. This area of the Underworld is rich in
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gems and precious metals, promising great wealth to
those who can extract them. Unfortunately for them,
the lake and the surrounding caves and tunnels are
filled with dangerous creatures that have effectively
prevented the exploitation of the mines for all but
the bravest, toughest, or quickest.
X. The Ossuaries: The caves and passages under
northern Syrhaat are filled with Undead, the results
of Shaithal’s necromancers and their magic. The
numerous openings to the surface in this area may
be contributing to the decline in the Dominion’s
population.
Y. Vault of the Ancients: This immense cavern
network was named and partially mapped by the
Ambian explorer Farquhar Verger, who claimed to
have found a surface entrance on a small island off
the southern coast of Az’gotha. Verger claimed that
the caverns contained riches beyond compare from
the Second Age – and possibly earlier. The treasure
he brought back from his expedition appeared to
validate his claims, but before he could organize a
return trip to the Vault he mysteriously disappeared.
Others that followed after Verger verified what he
said, but all those who survived the Vault and
returned to speak of it disappeared shortly thereafter.
Enough people consider the Vault cursed that it is
generally avoided today.
Places of Interest
1. Ruined City of Labyrinths: Located under the
northwestern wilderlands are the ruins of a huge,
sprawling city. This underground metropolis consists
of countless towering spires and minarets
interconnected with multitudinous stairs, arches,
bridges, and walkways. The layout of the city seems
to be drawn from a madman’s nightmares; it has no
obvious design but appears to have sprung from an
architectural chaos. The original inhabitants are long
gone, but aberrations and Undead have infiltrated
the ruins over the years since their departure.
2. Roots of Ver’giryth: The roots of the Shadrathu
Ver’giryth reportedly break through the ceiling of a
huge cavern at this point in the Underworld.
3. Pit of the Creeping Shadow: The Pit is a vast
hole in the floor of the Black Ice Caves, about fifty
yards in diameter and of unknown depth. Directly
above the pit is a shaft that goes straight up through
a mountainside in the Icewall, which suggests that
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the Pit was formed by something that fell from the
sky. The cavern ice nearest the pit is so dark as to be
indistinguishable from obsidian; further from the pit
the ice lightens in color and is merely a light grey at
the far reaches of the cavern.
4. Minos Aegias: This is a large city complex built
ages ago by the Tauroks after they arrived in the
Tauron Mountains. It is considered the de facto
“capital” of the Tauroks of the region and has
subterranean connections with the Harrstad outpost.
5. Tomb of the First: The Tomb is a gargantuan
mausoleum found in the Wyrmvault. The white
dragons of the Wyrmvault claim that the tomb
contains the bones of “the First”, a five-headed
multi-hued dragon that was the progenitor of the
chromatic dragons. The treasure of the Tomb is said
to rival the combined hordes of all of dragonkind,
but the truth of this is yet to be determined.
6. Rath-Kaelin: A Drakari city with a population of
7,000 (Drakari 90%, Other/slaves 9%, Other/non-
slaves 1%; dominant alignments are LE and LN). It
is governed by a council with members from the
noble houses Vrynn, Liaal, and Ol’ress. The city is an
enemy of Zhaure but for the most part the cities have
kept their conflict limited to small skirmishes rather
than full-scale war. Rath-Kaelin actually engages in
some trade with Essengard and Greyspire; the
Drakari of the city are not as evil as most of their
brethren.
7. Zhaure: Zhaure is a Drakari city with a
population of 7,500 (Drakari 87%, Other/slaves
12%, Other/non-slaves 1%; dominant alignments
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are NE and CE). The ruler of Zhaure is a powerful
dark elven wizard named Xantrin. It is a rival of
Rath-Kaelin, but so far the two cities have not
engaged in open warfare. Warbands from Zhaure are
fond of traveling to the surface to skirmish with the
knights of Essengard.
8. Varlolth: With a population of 10,000 (Drakari
82%, Other/slaves 15%, Other/non-slaves 3%;
dominant alignments are LE and NE), Varlolth is
the largest of the major Drakari cities. It is ostensibly
ruled by a council of nobles from various houses,
but the council always acts according to the wishes
of the powerful House Da’Maer. It is rumored that
the Shadaran cult Noctus Serpentis makes its home in
Varlolth and that many members of House Da’Maer
are part of the cult.
9. Duglakh: Duglakh is a ruined city found on the
southern shore of the Nethersea. The city’s
construction predates the Runir, though it is unclear
who originally built it or why. In any case, the ruins
are currently occupied by large tribes of orcs, ogres,
and trolls. When they aren’t fighting each other, they
attack Den’tharas to the east or raid ships from
Shaansu’ul using vessels they’ve seized from the
Drakari.
10. Shaansu’ul: Shaansu’ul is a larger Drakari city,
having a population of about 9,000 (Drakari 88%,
Other/slaves 10%, Other/non-slaves 2%; dominant
alignments are NE and CE). The ruler of Shaansu’ul
is Mal’Ur Valmijin, a powerful dark elven warlord
who maintains his control over the city through the
backing of a powerful circle of Drakari magi.
Shaansu’ul maintains a large navy to protect against
attacks from orcish raiders out of Duglakh and other
hostile creatures inhabiting the Nethersea. Despite
trade agreements with Den’tharas, the navy
occasionally clashes with pirates from that city as
well.
11. Den’tharas: 8,000 people (Drakari 72%,
Other/slaves 26%, Other/non-slaves 2%; dominant
alignments are LE and NE) inhabit this subterranean
port city. Den’tharas is governed by the matriarchical
House Ssinshar. It is supposedly a trading partner
with the Drakari city of Shaansu’ul, but Ssinshar does
little to pursue Drakari pirates that originate in
Den’tharas and prey on its neighbor’s ships. It claims
(perhaps truthfully) that most of the city’s forces are
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occupied with repelling attacks from Duglakh, an
orcish city to the west.
12. City of the Dràs: The half-human/half-demon
Dràs have established an extensive settlement in this
part of the Underworld. Little is known about the
city as almost all who have come upon it have
perished at the hands of the inhabitants.
13. Obelisk of the Ancients: When the explorer
Farquhar Verger was searching the Vault of the
Ancients, he came upon an obelisk in the center of
the cavern complex. In his notes, he described the
obelisk as being 100-150 feet tall, carved from a
single piece of obsidian, and covered in glyphs.
Verger copied a number of the glyphs to parchment
for later study but his scrolls concerning the obelisk
disappeared at the same time he did.
14. Maanzethar: Twisted architecture and the
screams of experiment subjects mark the kylithian
city of Maanzethar. The city has an estimated
population of about 5,500, though less than half of
the inhabitants are kylithians. The rest are prisoners,
guests or visitors, or thrall warriors and servants who
have been subjugated to the will of the mind lashers.
15. Nalithara: Nalithara has a population of 8,500
(Drakari 80%, Other/slaves 18%, Other/non-slaves
2%; dominant alignments are NE and LE). This
number used to be much higher – Nalithara was
once the largest known Drakari city. Their numbers
have dwindled in recent years, however, due to what
had been a losing war against the fire giant tribes to
the south. A military coup by Zias Veldrin – the
city’s top general – deposed the ineffectual ruling
houses responsible for Nalithara’s heavy losses.
While Veldrin hasn’t turned the tide of the conflict,
he has managed to drive back the fire giant forces
and prevent further destruction to the city and its
territories.
16. Deephaven: Perched on the shore of Lake
Umbras, Deephaven is a trading town (population:
1,000) known for dealing in things that can’t be
found in places like Zeldora or even Blackport.
Though filled with all matter of ruthless and brutal
folk, Deephaven is quite orderly as a mercenary
company known as the Silver Crescent is paid
handsomely to maintain peace in the town. Most of
Deephaven’s trade is with the denizens of the
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Underworld but they conduct a fair amount with the
Tarat city-states.
17. Letheshar Ruins: Letheshar was once a Drakari
city. Centuries ago, some of Letheshar’s wizards
opened a gate to a previously-unknown plane. A
strange species of extraplanar parasites poured out of
the gate, overwhelmed the wizards, and infested the
rest of the city. To prevent their further spread, the
Drakari wizards who survived used their magic to
obliterate Letheshar. Though they believe the gate
was destroyed, some of the creatures apparently
survived. They have been breeding rapidly and
currently infest a large area of the Underworld
surrounding the ruins.
18. Aasithi: The entirety of a short, wide tunnel in
the western Viper’s Den has been made into a
permanent settlement by the Sith’aal. Aasithi has a
population of about 5,500 serpentmen as well as a
few hundred creatures of various races used for
torture and experimentation. The city appears to be a
regional capital of sorts for the Sith’aal.
19. Valdengard: Located on the shore of a large
subterranean lake are the ruins of a huge, sprawling
city built centuries ago by the Runir. Valdengard was
built deeper in the Underworld than was typical for
Runic cities, but most sages believe the location was
selected for its proximity to the lake as well as the
abundance of metals and gems in the cavern.
20. Shaithal: This is the smallest of the known
Drakari cities, with a population of 5,500 (Drakari
40%, Other/living slaves 19%, Other/non-living
slaves 38%, Other/non-slaves 3%; dominant
alignment is LE). Though small, Shaithal is highly
feared, even by other Drakari. It is ruled by a cabal
of dark elven necromancers known as the Seven
Shards of Night, of which three (at least) are liches.
Many of the city’s inhabitants are also necromancers
and Shaithal is replete with mindless Undead who
serve the Drakari.
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value is, though they “somehow” know that

Expanded Rules for Economics tourmalines tend to be worth 40-160 gp in
This section describes a system to simulate increments of 10 gp. So they start the sale at 160 gp.
economics in Mythosa’s towns and cities. No one bites. They lower their price by 10 gp and try
to get 150 gp. Again, no takers. They try 140 gp and
Selling Items of Variable Value no one buys it. They decide to go for 130 gp. At this
In most cases a character selling items uses the point, the merchants in town suspect that these
standard rules from the core rulebooks. Items that people are either ignorant or desperate to sell. Since
don’t have a set price in the books – gems, objets d’art 130 gp is the party’s fourth try, the maximum anyone
– have their price rolled by the DM. This value must will now pay is 96 gp (120 x 80%). No one buys at
be acquired via the Appraise skill or by simple 130. The party drops their price to 110. Again, too
guessing (the actual value of an item will never be high. The party “suspects” that they will make even
known for certain until the PCs try to sell it). This less if they don’t get a buyer on their next attempt,
value is the maximum price the item will garner in a so they go down to 90 gp. At that, the tourmaline
sale. Since the actual value is unknown, it is possible finally sells. Unfortunately, the party is out 30 gp
that the PCs will ask for a higher or a lower amount they might have had if they'd had an appraiser in
than what the item is actually worth. If they ask a their group.
price which is equal to the item’s value or lower, it
will sell. If it is higher, no one will purchase the item, Paying for an Appraisal
but the PCs may try again, presumably lowering their For a fee the party may find an expert to appraise
price. They can continue to do this as long as they items for them. The cost may vary but the general
wish; however, the more offers the PCs make, the standard is:
lower the overall price they will get for the item. The
reason for this is that if they don't know the value of Rarity Typical Items Cost per
what they have, this eventually becomes obvious to Item
the people who do know the value of what they have. Common Mundane items, gems 1 gp
As such, their potential buyers will attempt to take (DC 12) and art objects of 100 gp
advantage of the situation and get as good of a deal or less
as they can or simply try to get the PCs’ goods out of Rare Gems and art objects 5 gp
circulation so they don’t depress the overall market. (DC 15) worth more than 100 gp
but less than 5000 gp
The table below shows how much will be offered for Exotic Gems, art objects, and 10 gp
an item based on the number of attempts to sell it at (DC 20+) anything else worth
an inflated price. more than 5000 gp

Attempts Maximum Offer If the value of the item exceeds a town's GP limit
1-3 100% there will generally be no one in town who can
4-6 80% appraise an item’s true value. Also, roughly 25% of
7-8 50% those appraising items will undervalue them (usually
9+ 10% by 25-50%) in the hopes of buying them directly
from the PCs and turning a tidy profit for
Example 1: The party has found a platinum chain themselves. PCs would be advised to seek a second
necklace that is worth 100 gp. They have incorrectly opinion if an appraisal seems too low, or simply have
assessed it to be worth 120 gp. They ask 120 gp, and someone with a good Appraise skill in their group.
do not find a buyer. They lower their asking price to
110 gp and try again, though again they are Wands, Staves, and Scrolls
unsuccessful. They lower their price once more to Scrolls, wands, and staves are double the cost they
100 gp and this time they find a buyer and get 100 gp normally are in the DMG. In towns where a temple
for their gem. or magical order has a presence, members may
purchase those items at their normal cost.
Example 2: The party has found a tourmaline that's
worth 120 gp. They have no idea what its actual

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Magical Presence: Lists the settlement’s magical

Town and City Demographics
The table on the following pages detail demographic
information about the major settlements on
Ryh’ardha, specifically those places that are
categorized as no smaller than a Large Town. These
are also the cities and towns that are shown on the
main map of the known world. Hamlets, villages,
and small towns are not shown as detailing all of
those would be a colossal effort, and the
demographics of such settlements can easily be
generated as needed.
The columns of the table are explained below:
institutions – either a magical order’s guildhouse or a
shrine or temple. Guildhouses are listed with their
affiliation:
• ITS: Ilmara Thaumaturigcal Society
• OOT: Order of the Obsidian Tower
• OAI: Ordos Arcanis ex Imperium
• IND: Independent
Religious presences are followed by the level of the
highest-level cleric found there.

Name: Name of the Settlement

Type: Abbreviation for the type of settlement:

• LT (Large Town)
• SC (Small City)
• LC (Large City)
• M (Metropolis)

Large Towns marked with an asterisk (“*”) are

Fortress-Towns. A Fortress-Town is a settlement that
is primarily a fortress or castle but is large enough
and has a large enough “support” population to
qualify as a Large Town. While it is common for a
settlement to rely on a castle or stronghold of some
type for defense, in this case the settlement is a castle
or stronghold. Additionally, these sorts of
settlements tend to have higher guard and militia
numbers.

Population: Population of the settlement. Includes

all races who have a permanent residence there.

GP Limit: The limit of what the town can afford to

buy or what they might have available to sell.

Assets: The town’s assets in GP. This represents all

the money the town has available to purchase things;
if assests run out, no more purchases may be made.

Guard: Size of the town/city guard (dedicated

guardsmen).

Militia: The number of able-bodied forces that may

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GP
Name Type Pop. Limit Assets Guard Militia Magical Presence
Abbala LT 4,300 3,000 645,000 43 215 • Jhadara Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Aeldmont LT 4,500 3,000 675,000 45 225 • Lyranis Great Temple
(Sacred Lodge) (14)
• Adonhim Great Temple
Aelor LC 19,270 40,000 38,540,000 193 964 (Cathedral of the One Truth)
(n/a)
• Aeryandris Shrine (5)
Aethewell LT 4,892 3,000 733,800 49 245
• Jhadara Temple (9)
• Aadu Temple (10)
Akeron SC 8,510 15,000 6,382,500 85 426 • Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Shaarizad Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
Aldenmark LT* 4,115 3,000 617,250 412 1,372 • Alyara Shrine (3)
• Baltur Temple (10)
• Aadu Temple (9)
Alesunn LT 3,383 3,000 507,450 34 169 • Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Shaarizad Shrine (3)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Altesh LT 4,350 3,000 652,500 44 218
• Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Alyara Temple (9)
Aranmor LT 2,098 3,000 314,700 21 105
• ITS Guildhouse
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Aris Point LT 3,150 3,000 472,500 32 158
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
Beren LT 4,215 3,000 632,250 42 211 • Baltur Temple (9)
Blackport LT 3,584 3,000 537,600 36 179 • Azakhar Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Bladeport LT 4,270 3,000 640,500 43 214
• Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Aeryandris Shrine (4)
Calstan LT 2,240 3,000 336,000 22 112 • Alyara Shrine (3)
• Baltur Shrine (3)
Caros LT 2,280 3,000 342,000 23 114 • Lis Monastery (Sepluchurum)
(20)
• Aeryandris Shrine (5)
Carsus LT 2,597 3,000 389,550 26 130
• Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Aeryandris Shrine (4)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Celigast SC 6,100 15,000 4,575,000 61 305
• Azakhar Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Temple (9)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
Coreth SC 6,070 15,000 4,552,500 61 304 • Alyara Temple (10)
• Baltur Temple (9)

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GP
Name Type Pop. Limit Assets Guard Militia Magical Presence
• ITS Guildhouse
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
Crucible LT* 2,040 3,000 306,000 204 680 • Azakhar Shrine (5)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Dassa LT 2,322 3,000 348,300 23 116
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Temple (9)
Essenmoor SC 7,670 15,000 5,752,500 77 384 • Baltur Temple (9)
• Lyranis Shrine (4)
• OOT Guildhouse
• Alyara Shrine (5)
• Azakhar Shrine (4)
Esteria LT 3,281 3,000 492,150 33 164
• Baltur Shrine (5)
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Aadu Shrine (4)
Gharkhaz LT 2,900 3,000 435,000 29 145 • Azakhar Shrine (5)
• Shaarizad Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Greyriver LT 3,630 3,000 544,500 36 182
• Lyranis Temple (9)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Greyspire SC 9,260 15,000 6,945,000 93 463
• Baltur Temple (9)
• OOT Guildhouse
• Aadu Shrine (4)
Greywall LT* 2,660 3,000 399,000 266 887
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Griffin's Keep LT* 2,810 3,000 421,500 281 937
• Baltur Temple (10)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Grimhel LT 2,774 3,000 416,100 28 139
• Lyranis Shrine (4)
• Aadu Shrine (5)
Haadarat SC 10,440 15,000 7,830,000 104 522 • Alyara Temple (9)
• Jhadara Temple (10)
Haarghul LT 2,899 3,000 434,850 29 145 • Azirakesh Shrine (n/a)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Temple (10)
Hadira M 33,670 100,000 168,350,000 337 1,684 • Azakhar Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Temple (10)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aadu Shrine (5)
Halldor SC 6,750 15,000 5,062,500 68 338 • Azakhar Temple (9)
• Shaarizad Shrine (4)

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GP
Name Type Pop. Limit Assets Guard Militia Magical Presence
Halykos LT 3,600 3,000 540,000 36 180 • Azakhar Shrine (5)
• Aadu Shrine (4)
Harrstad LT* 3,520 3,000 528,000 352 1,173 • Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Shrine (5)
• Alyara Temple (9)
Haven LT* 3,880 3,000 582,000 129 776 • Baltur Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aadu Shrine (4)
Helgard LT* 4,860 3,000 729,000 486 1,620 • Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Shaarizad Shrine (5)
• Alyara Temple (5)
Highwood LT 3,710 3,000 556,500 37 186
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Shrine (5)
• Alyara Temple (9)
Ilidar SC 9,112 15,000 6,834,000 91 456 • Azakhar Temple (9)
• Lyranis Temple (9)
• OOT Guildhouse
• Aeryandris Temple (10)
• Alyara Great Temple
(Sanctuary of Light and Love)
(17)
Ilmara M 36,640 100,000 183,200,000 366 1,832
• Baltur Temple (10)
• ITS Guildhouse
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Lyranis Temple (10)
• Alyara Temple (10)
• Azakhar Shrine (4)
Immazu LT 3,598 3,000 539,700 36 180
• Baltur Shrine (5)
• Jhadara Temple (10)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Ivenmir LC 19,400 40,000 38,800,000 194 970 • Azakhar Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Temple (9)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
Kaheri SC 7,160 15,000 5,370,000 72 358 • Unknown
• Aadu Shrine (4)
• Aeryandris Shrine (4)
Khamir SC 9,260 15,000 6,945,000 93 463 • Alyara Shrine (5)
• ITS Guildhouse
• Jhadara Temple (9)

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GP
Name Type Pop. Limit Assets Guard Militia Magical Presence
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Shrine (4)
Kharazgar LC 23,500 40,000 47,000,000 235 1,175
• Baltur Shrine (5)
• Aadu Shrine (4)
Kharkuum SC 11,900 15,000 8,925,000 119 595 • Azakhar Temple (5)
• Shaarizad Shrine (9)
• Aadu Shrine (4)
• Azakhar Shrine (5)
Khemal SC 8,970 15,000 6,727,500 90 449
• Jhadara Temple (10)
• Shaarizad Temple (9)
• Shaarizad Shrine (5)
Kherash LT 3,750 3,000 562,500 38 188
• Aadu Shrine (4)
• Aadu Shrine (5)
Kyraal LT 2,270 3,000 340,500 23 114
• Shaarizad Shrine (4)
• Alyara Temple (10)
Laharu SC 9,580 15,000 7,185,000 96 479 • Jhadara Temple (10)
• Lyranis Temple (9)
Lanelar LT 3,191 3,000 478,650 32 160 • Adonhim Temple (n/a)
• Aeryandris Temple (10)
Lhyrna LC 22,850 40,000 45,700,000 229 1,143 • Alyara Temple (9)
• Baltur Great Temple (Hall
of the Righteous) (17)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
• Baltur Temple (10)
Lionsgate LT* 4,580 3,000 687,000 458 1,527
• Lyranis Temple (10)
• OOT Guildhouse
• Aadu Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Temple (10)
Maar LC 15,570 40,000 31,140,000 156 779
• OOT Guildhouse
• Shaarizad Shrine (5)
Meravax LT 4,805 3,000 720,750 48 240 • Azakhar Temple (9)
• Azakhar Temple (10)
Myridia SC 11,602 15,000 8,701,500 116 580
• OAI Guildhouse
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Newhelm SC 6,150 15,000 4,612,500 62 308
• Baltur Temple (9)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
Noriya LT 3,720 3,000 558,000 37 186 • Azakhar Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Temple (10)
Northgate LT* 3,150 3,000 472,500 105 630 • Alyara Shrine (5)
• IND Guildhouse

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GP
Name Type Pop. Limit Assets Guard Militia Magical Presence
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Temple (9)
Qet SC 10,470 15,000 7,852,500 105 524
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Shaarizad Temple (9)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Queensport SC 10,653 15,000 7,989,750 107 533 • ITS Guildhouse
• Jhadara Temple (9)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
Ravillus LT 2,160 3,000 324,000 22 108 • Azakhar Shrine (5)
• Azakhar Shrine (5)
Rusav LT* 2,930 3,000 439,500 293 977
• OAI Guildhouse
• Jhadara Great Temple
(Sanctum of Fortune and Flesh)
Sahar SC 11,330 15,000 8,497,500 113 567 (17)
• Sel’Naga Shrine (n/a)
• Shaarizad Shrine (4)
• Shaarizad Temple (5)
Sahzarem LT 4,900 3,000 735,000 49 245
• Aadu Shrine (4)
• Aadu Shrine (4)
Samora LT 3,870 3,000 580,500 39 194 • Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Shaarizad Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Temple (10)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Sarenton SC 7,284 15,000 5,463,000 73 364 • Azakhar Shrine (4)
• Baltur Shrine (5)
• OOT Guildhouse
Sathamon LT 4,350 3,000 652,500 44 218 • Unknown
• Aeryandris Shrine (4)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Seagate SC 8,200 15,000 6,150,000 82 410
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
Sevasolta LT 3,704 3,000 555,600 37 185 • Adonhim Temple (n/a)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Temple (10)
• Baltur Temple (10)
Shesada LC 22,460 40,000 44,920,000 225 1,123
• ITS Guildhouse
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Lyranis Temple (10)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Silvenwater LT 2,752 3,000 412,800 28 138
• Lyranis Shrine (4)

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GP
Name Type Pop. Limit Assets Guard Militia Magical Presence
Sindal LT 2,977 3,000 446,550 30 149 • Azakhar Temple (9)
• Azakhar Temple (10)
Sinytus SC 6,570 4,927,500 66 329
• OAI Guildhouse
• Aeryandris Temple (10)
• Alyara Shrine (4)
Spÿre SC 9,751 15,000 7,313,250 98 488 • Azakhar Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• OOT Guildhouse
• Aeryandris Shrine (5)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Stalis LC 18,590 40,000 37,180,000 186 930 • ITS Guildhouse
• Jhadara Temple (9)
• Lyranis Temple (10)
• Aadu Shrine (5)
Stormgard LT 3,803 3,000 570,450 38 190 • Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Lyranis Shrine (4)
• Aeryandris Shrine (5)
Talek Pharos SC 10,344 15,000 7,758,000 103 517 • Alyara Temple (9)
• Azakhar Shrine (5)
• Aadu Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Tazadir SC 11,845 15,000 8,883,750 118 592 • Azakhar Shrine (4)
• IND Guildhouse
• Jhadara Temple (10)
• Lyranis Temple (9)
Terrantia LT 3,830 3,000 574,500 38 192 • Azakhar Shrine (5)
• Azakhar Temple (10)
Tetrigrad SC 9,552 15,000 7,164,000 96 478
• OAI Guildhouse
• Aadu Shrine (5)
Thornrift LT 3,510 3,000 526,500 35 176 • Jhadara Shrine (4)
• Shaarizad Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Shrine (5)
Tir Naroth LT* 3,690 3,000 553,500 369 1,230 • Alyara Shrine (4)
• Baltur Shrine (4)
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
Tyr Aegas LC 19,000 40,000 38,000,000 190 950
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aeryandris Temple (10)
• Alyara Temple (10)
Ulem SC 9,239 15,000 6,929,250 92 462
• IND Guildhouse
• Jhadara Temple (9)
Ulthanium M 37,830 100,000 189,150,000 378 1,892 • Azakhar Great Temple

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GP
Name Type Pop. Limit Assets Guard Militia Magical Presence
(Citadel of Blood and Iron)
(16)
• OAI Guildhouse
• Azakhar Temple (10)
Urnsk LC 19,527 40,000 39,054,000 195 976
• OAI Guildhouse
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
Vagir LT* 2,500 3,000 375,000 250 833
• Lyranis Shrine (4)
• Aeryandris Temple (10)
• Alyara Temple (9)
• Baltur Temple (9)
Valdahar LC 19,750 40,000 39,500,000 198 988
• ITS Guildhouse
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
• Lyranis Temple (9)
• Aeryandris Temple (9)
• Alyara Shrine (5)
Vanira SC 9,050 15,000 6,787,500 91 453
• Jhadara Temple (9)
• Lyranis Shrine (5)
• Aadu Shrine (5)
• Azakhar Temple (9)
Vasterrak SC 7,168 15,000 5,376,000 72 358
• Pazaretu Shrine (n/a)
• Shaarizad Temple (10)
• Azatharu Shrine (n/a)
Vedal LT 2,870 3,000 430,500 29 144
• Azirakesh Shrine (n/a)
Westfaire LT 3,328 3,000 499,200 33 166 • Azakhar Temple (9)
• Jhadara Shrine (5)
Wulfhold LT* 2,660 3,000 399,000 266 887
• Lyranis Shrine (4)
• Aeryandris Shrine (4)
Yidra SC 7,025 15,000 5,268,750 70 351 • Alyara Temple (9)
• Jhadara Temple (10)
• Aadu Shrine (4)
• Aeryandris Great Temple
(Golden Athenaeum) (15)
• Alyara Temple (10)
• Azakhar Temple (9)
Zeldora M 35,000 100,000 175,000,000 350 1,750 • Baltur Temple (9)
• Jhadara Temple (9)
• Lyranis Temple (10)
• OOT Guildhouse
• Shaarizad Shrine (5)
•
• Azirakesh Shrine (n/a)
Z'haar SC 11,350 15,000 8,512,500 114 568 • Shaarizad Shrine (5)

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Chapter V:
Realms Beyond
There are other worlds beyond the material
plane of Mythosa. They are discussed in this chapter,
in the following sections:
• Planar Cosmology
• Magic in the Far Realms
• Runegates
Planar Cosmology
Mythosa is but a single world in a wide cosmology.
Other realms of existence can be found outside its
planar borders. Though one can journey to these
places, it is rather difficult…unless one has died and
is going on to a promised afterlife.
The Material Realm
The world is part of what sages refer to as the
Material Realm. This Realm includes Mythosa, the
moons Ralos and Meera, the sun, and everything else
that can be seen in the day and night skies. The
Material Realm is the center, or core, of all worlds,
and thus is of paramount importance to its
inhabitants as well as those who dwell outside of it.
There are those that believe that other Material
Realms exist as well, “parallel” (for want of a better
term) to our own. The truth of this is the source of
great speculation, though it would explain the
existence of a number of unusual things in Mythosa.
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The Near Realms
The planar neighbors of the Material Realm are
known as the Near Realms. These planes include the
elemental planes, the Ethereal Plane, and the Astral
Plane. They cannot be accessed without magical
means – spells, magic items, or portals said to be
scattered across Mythosa.
The elemental planes include the planes of earth, air,
fire, water, light, and darkness. These are known to
most folk, usually from the stories told by clergy in
describing the creation of the world. The raw
material used for both the Material Realm and the
Far Realms comes from the elemental planes.
The Ethereal Plane is another place well-known to
many people, though primarily through second-hand
accounts. The Ethereal Plane is the misty,
otherworldly realm that co-exists with the Material
Realm, and is home to ghosts and other unnatural
creatures.
The Astral Plane
The Astral Plane (sometimes known as the Silver
Curtain) surrounds the Near Realms and lies between
them and the Far Realms. Like the Near Realms,
magic is necessary to reach the Astral Plane, but it
can also be accessed through death. When someone
dies, his spirit leaves his body to stand at the foot of
a silver path – the Bridge of Arall. At the other end of
the bridge are the doors to the palace of Amenthyr,
center of the Astral Plane and home of the Elder
Goddess Lis. The spirit is compelled to travel across
the bridge to Amenthyr, with the journey taking as
many days as those that remain until the moon
Meera is again full (which is why it is easier to raise or
resurrect someone prior to this). While other means
may be used to enter the Astral Plane, only the dead
ever see the Bridge of Arall.
Upon entering Amenthyr, a spirit is brought to a
great hall – the Hall of the Dead. Here Lis judges each
soul and determines its final destination. The dead
that had a patron deity in life are sent on to their
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god’s domain in the Far Realms; those that did not
have a patron are relegated to the Soul Vault. Spirits
in the Vault are eventually re-forged and returned to
new bodies in the Material Realm.
Though it seems like a relatively short time on the
Astral Plane, a soul remains in the Hall of the Dead
for 100 years as judged by those in the Material
Realm. It is during this time that a spirit can be
retrieved with a raise dead, resurrection, or true resurrection
spell. After the 100 years are over, Lis sends the soul
on to its final destination. If this destination is in the
Far Realms, the spirit may still be recovered with a
true resurrection spell. Souls in the Vault, however, are
lost forever.
The living may enter the Astral Plane as well, of
course. Many do so through magic, but some
occasional project their spirits into the plane while
they sleep. Some believe that dreams are actually an
unconscious shaping of reality in the Astral Plane.
Sages also claim that small, self-contained realities –
known as demiplanes – can be found in the Astral
Plane as well. It is quite possible that dreams and
“demiplanes” are related.
The Far Realms
The Far Realms are the outermost reaches of the
planes. Lying beyond the Astral Plane, they represent
the epitome of good, evil, and that which lies
between. There are three planes that make up the
Far Realms: Elysium, the plane of goodness,
Maledicium, the plane of evil, and Nexia, the plane of
balance and neutrality. Within each plane are areas of
order and areas of chaos, found in varying locations
and with diverse intensities. There are also self-
contained regions within each Far Realm which may
be altered by powerful beings who dwell there, such
as deities or demon lords. Visitors from the Material
Realm generally enter a Far Realm via the Astral
Plane, though certain spells and rituals permit
bypassing the Astral altogether.
Elysium is the realm of ultimate good. It is a
beautiful, bountiful place, with rolling meadows,
majestic mountains, crystal-blue oceans, and verdant
woodlands. This plane is home to the gods Alyara,
Baltur, and Lyranis, as well as hosts of angelic beings,
celestial creatures, and the spirits of those who died
serving the causes of good.
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The bastion of law on Elysium is the city of Vigilis. It
is also known as the Crystal City since it was built
from a single, immense crystal. It is a beautiful,
fragile-looking metropolis, and home to countless
numbers who serve good and order. There are
portals to the Nexian city of Myrias to be found in
Vigilis as well.
Far from the Crystal City is the huge, sprawling
wilderness of Avadaen. Avadaen is to chaos and
freedom as Vigilis is to structure and conformity.
Those who served good in life but disdained
authority and organization generally find their way to
Avadaen after death. Like Vigilis, there are portals to
Nexia here; in Avadaen, some caves and wooded
glades lead to Magannwyn on the neutral plane.
Nexia is the plane of the balance, where neither good
nor evil hold sway. It is a place very much like the
Material Realm. It has areas that are scenic as well as
areas that are unsightly, and places that are safe and
places that are dangerous. Nexia is home to a great
variety of otherworldly beings as well as the gods
Aeryandris and Jhadara.
The core of lawfulness on the plane is the city of
Myrias. Myrias is neither beautiful like Vigilis, nor
ugly like Dis in Maledicium – it is simply practical.
Everything in the city, from lanes to buildings, has
been built to exacting standards according to their
function, with an effort to make every construction
contribute to the efficiency of the city’s populace. In
the places that are most practical for them, portals
can be found to the cities of Vigilis and Dis.
The wilderness realm of Magannwyn is the chaotic
counterpart to Myrias. Magannwyn is a wilderland,
though unlike Avadaen on Elysium, this wilderness
can be dangerous (as dangerous as the wild places in
the Material Realm). It is also a disquieting place,
surrounded and permeated by mists, and playing
host to everchanging forests, hills, and mountains.
Those few who have visited Magannwyn say that it is
home to many fey. Certain caves and pools have
portals that provide transport to Avadaen in Elysium
and Gehennim in Maledicium.
The greatest evils of the planes are found in
Maledicium. The plane is the ultimate stronghold of
evil, and is home to all manner of dark creatures, the
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foremost being demons and devils. The gods Aadu,
Azakhar, and Shaarizad make their homes here.
The essence of order in Maledicium is found in the
city of Dis. It is a nightmarish monstrosity, a huge,
sprawling metropolis built from red-hot, rusting iron,
for which many have dubbed it the Burning City. Dis
is home to many of the infernal plane’s devils, who
make it their ultimate purpose to continue expansion
of the city until it covers all of the Far Realms. The
portals here that connect to Myrias, on Nexia, may
have been built for this reason.
The center of chaos in Maledicium is comprised of
the Abyssal Pits of Gehennim. Gehennim is a series of
chasms, rifts, and caverns found amidst a broken,
volcanic mountain range. The demons of
Maledicium can be found here, constantly warring
amongst themselves or with neighboring regions.
Their numbers are virtually infinite, but fortunately
they spend most of their time fighting each other. As
such, there is little use of the portals here that lead to
Magannwyn in Nexia.
While most people would argue that the Far Realms
comprise the outer reaches of the planes, something
does lie beyond them. This area is known as the
Outer Void. It is only accessible from the Far Realms
(Astral travel cannot reach it), though few ever seek
to go there, and fewer still return. As such, almost
nothing is known about the Outer Void, and it is
said to be no more than a vast, empty darkness,
devoid of anything of interest. There is speculation
that other realms exist within the Void or even
farther beyond, but no being from any of the planes
has yet to verify that.
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Magic in the Far Realms
Clerics who find themselves in the Far Realms will
discover that the powers they may call upon work
differently than when they are on the Material Plane.
The farther a cleric is from her deity, the harder it is
for her god’s power to reach her. In addition, secular
magic may work differently as well. The summaries
below describe these effects.
Elysia
• Good clerics have access to spells of all levels.
• Neutral clerics have access to spell levels 0 to 6.
• Evil clerics have access to spells of levels 0 to 3.
• Spells with the “good” descriptor are
automatically maximized.
• Spells with the “evil” descriptor are impeded (a
caster must succeed at a Spellcraft check DC 20
+ spell level when casting, otherwise the spell
fails and the slot is used).
• Undead are treated as having turn resistance
-10. They cannot be rebuked but they can be
turned.
Nexia
• Good clerics have access to spells of levels 0 to
6.
• Neutral clerics have access to spells of all levels.
• Evil clerics have access to spells of levels 0 to 6.
Maledicium
• Good clerics have access to spells of levels 0 to
3.
• Neutral clerics have access to spell levels 0 to 6.
• Evil clerics have access to spells of all levels.
• Spells with the “evil” descriptor are
automatically maximized.
• Spells with the “good” descriptor are impeded (a
caster must succeed at a Spellcraft check DC 20
+ spell level when casting, otherwise the spell
fails and the slot is used).
• Undead are treated as having turn resistance
+10. They cannot be turned but they can be
rebuked.
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An open runegate will remain such for 30 minutes,

Runegates
Runegates are magical portals that open into an
extradimensional space and are designed to allow the
rapid transportation of people and material across
potentially vast distances. While travel of this sort is
already possible via teleportation spells, runegates
obviate the shortcomings of such magic (there are
no weight limits, for instance, nor is there a chance
of deviation). There is still some travel involved
(described later), but it is measured in hours or days
rather than weeks or months.
Typically, runegates are found in areas distant from
civilization, in ruins or subterranean caverns. There
used to be a fair number in civilized areas, but many
of those were destroyed during the rise of the
Marasinian Empire, as people feared that if the
Mystarchs unlocked the secrets of the runegates then
they would easily overwhelm the continent (which is
what ended up happening anyway). No one knows
who built the gates, but they are quite old – they are
spoken of in the written remnants of the Khemsan,
Satarite, and Az’gothan empires, and they were an
enigma to those ancient kingdoms.
after which it may be opened again with another
casting of the open runegate spell. While a runegate is
open, people and objects may pass freely through it
and magic may be cast through in either direction.
Runegates inside the Runemaze require the spell to
open in the same matter as those on the “other
side”.
Egress from the Runemaze requires finding another
gate within and using open runegate to activate it. The
locations of other gates in the Runemaze are found
on rare and highly-guarded maps, most of which are
copies of originals from the Second Age. Entering
the Runemaze without a map or knowledgable guide
is extremely risky; even if a gate is found blindly
there is no way of knowing where it opens or if it
has been sealed from the other side. Most people will
either get lost or killed before finding a gate
unguided.

Appearance
Runegates vary little in appearance. They are large,
stone archways, big enough to easily accommodate
the passage of Large creatures. Some are built into
walls or passageways, while others are free-standing.
Numerous runes and glyphs are carved into the sides
of the gates; their purpose has yet to be determined,
though when a gate is active the runes are suffused
with a red or green glow. What the colors mean is
unknown.

Operation and Navigation

Runegates work in a relatively straightforward
manner: an open runegate spell cast at at a gate creates
an opening to a stone labyrinth known as the
“Runemaze”. The Runemaze, believed to be a demi-
plane, is filled with twisting passages and hallways.
These corridors are uniformly ten feet wide and ten
feet high, so anything bigger than a Large creature
will have a difficult time making their way through
the labyrinth, if they are able to get through it at all.
There are rooms found in the Runemaze as well.
They are generally empty and their purpose is as
much as mystery as the labyrinth itself. For trips that
take more than one day, the rooms provide a
convenient place to camp or rest.
History and Dangers
As convenient as they may be, runegates can be quite
dangerous. The sorcerer-kings of the Second Age
made extensive use of the gates until about 1300
BAR, when travellers in the runemaze began to
encounter demons, devils, and other fell creatures
from Maledicium. The wizards of the time did not
know if the fiends had come through runegates on
their plane or whether the runemaze was itself on
Maledicium and that plane’s evil denizens simply
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more evil outsiders were encountered to the point
that the ancient sorcerers decided to abandon their
use of the runegates.
Additionally, the wizards of the time developed
magic that would “seal” the runegates, effectively
preventing anything in the runemaze from exiting
from a sealed gate. They sealed as many runegates as
they could to prevent the chance of a demonic
incursion into the world. They stayed sealed until the
Age of Chaos, when the Aetheric Collector shattered
the seals. The gates weren’t opened, but they could
be from within the runemaze if the proper magic
was used.
Limited runegate use resumed in the Fourth Age
after magic returned to the world. For the most part,
those who used the gates did so relatively safely, but
about a quarter of those who went into the
Runemaze did not return. Demons and devils did
indeed roam the halls of the labyrinth, heavily in
some places, lightly or not at all elsewhere. Usage
stopped after the Demongate Wars of 658 AR as
closing the gates the Ulthians had opened became a
higher priority.
Today, most of the known runegates have been
closed or sealed. The magic to seal a runegate is
known to a select group of Spÿrran wizards who
have taken it upon themselves to seal as many gates
at they can. They keep the knowledge of this power
secret to prevent anyone from using it to learn the
reverse (i.e.; to “unseal” gates).
Known Runegates
For obvious reasons, the locations of most runegates
are kept secret. There are a few places, however,
where runegates are known to exist:
• The worst-kept secret of Zeldora is the link
between it and Haven. Heavily-guarded
runegates exist in the city-state and its southern
outpost and are used to facilitate commerce
between Ambia and the Southern Kingdoms.
• In 675 AR, Ilmaran and Shesadan spies
confirmed the existence of a runegate in the
Maraadan outpost of Ankhara. Gathering
scattered talk from the Maraadans in the
outpost, they determined Ankhara’s companion
gate is in the southern Demonhaunt Forest, a
few miles north of the city of Z’harr.
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• About 50 miles northwest of Bladeport, there is
a runegate found among the ruins of a forgotten
wizard's tower. The gate appears to have been
sealed on the other side. Efforts to penetrate the
seal have thus far been unsuccessful.
• Southern Gharakaag is home to a cavern
network known as the Abyssal Stair. Deep within
the bowels of the Stair is said to be a runegate
that opens on its own to a room in the
Runemaze that contains another gate which is
permanently open to Maledicium. Fortunately,
the gate appears to open only sporadically for
brief periods…unfortunately, this is long enough
for plenty of fell creatures from the dark plane
to cross over into the Stair.
Physical Details
Runegates can be physically destroyed, though not
without great difficulty. A runegate has a hardness of
25, 1620 hit points, and a break DC of 50. Spell
effects that destroy objects will not affect a runegate,
though a successful dispel magic against DC 28 will
suppress an active gate for 1d4 rounds. Disjunction
will “break” a runegate’s connection if it fails a Will
save (+10 Will save bonus) – the gate will not be
destroyed or become non-magical, but it must be re-
directed to be used again. Since this is a feat which
has yet to be realized, a failed save effectively renders
the gate useless. Anything crossing the threshold of a
runegate when it is destroyed or subject to a
successful disjunction is cast into the Astral Plane (no
save).
Regardless of the methods that can be used, most
people consider runegates to be too valuable to
destroy. At best, steps may be taken to seal a gate to
prevent any unwanted visitors from appearing.
Generally, those aware of a runegate expect to reap
their benefits at some future point when more of
their secrets are revealed.
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Chapter VI:
Gods and Religion
T he Divine and the Devoted sourcebooks cover the
specifics of each of the major religions. This section
provides general information about the gods and
religion, including:
• The Elder Gods
• Shrines and Temples
• Death and Resurrection
The Elder Gods
In addition to the nine gods described in the Divine
and the Devoted series, there are two other gods worth
noting: Lis and Rahl, the Elder Gods.
Countless aeons ago, the Elder Gods created
Panthea, the world that preceded Mythosa. They
populated it with various races, including the
Myraphum – the beings that would eventually
become Baltur, Azakhar, and the other deities
worshipped throughout the world. As such, they are
recognized as the most powerful entities in existence.
Unlike the deities they created, however, the Elder
Gods seem to see no need for worshippers or
priests, at least not to any great degree. They do not
actually govern over any particular aspect of the
world. Rather, Rahl and Lis represent opposition –
the ultimate balance between two antithetical
concepts. While some aspects are attributed to each
god, this is more of a mortal impression of them
rather than what they actually represent.
Despite their power and suspected disinterest in the
world, Rahl and Lis both maintain a temporal
presence on Mythosa. The nature of their residence
in the mortal world is detailed below.
Lis
Though such concepts are not directly applicable to
the Elder Gods, mortals associate Lis with death,
order, ephemerality, feminity, and passivity (among
other things). Her resprentation in the world is at a
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place known as Sepluchurum, a small monastery in the
Amari town of Caros. Sepluchurum is a cloistered
temple, staffed by a small order of about fifty clerical
monks known as Gatherers. The Gatherers are lead by
a single high priest (a level 20 cleric) who is Lis’s
voice on the mortal plane. This high priest is also the
only cleric in the world who may cast true resurrection.
Unfortunately for those seeking true resurrection, they
sometimes are denied, or forced to wait a
considerable length of time. When the Lissene high
priest dies, his soul does not travel on to the afterlife,
but rather is reincarnated into the body of a newborn
child. An order within the Gatherers seeks out this
child and returns it to Sepluchurum. It then takes
five years or so for the child to gain self-awareness as
to their nature. At this time, they are able to call
upon the powers of their previous incarnation.
Rahl
The Elder God Rahl is Lis’s counterpart. Rahl is said
to represent birth, disorder, immortality, masculinity,
and activity (among other things). Unlike Lis, who
has a group of people acting on her behalf on
Mythosa, Rahl is represented by a single individual,
who may or may not be the actual god himself. In
addition, Rahl does not have a fixed residence – he
wanders about constantly, traveling from town to
town and village to village, never staying too long in
a single spot. Because of this, he is commonly
referred to as “the Stranger”.
Rahl’s transience has given rise to innumerable
stories and myths detailing encounters with the god,
usually involving travelers meeting an unknown
stranger on the road or at a wayside inn. The general
theme is that those who treat Rahl well are rewarded,
and those who treat him poorly suffer some ill
fortune. It has also led to a not uncommon custom
of treating any strangers in a town very well if a
pregnant resident is due to give birth. Because of
Rahl’s association with birth and his habit of
rewarding those who treat him well, it is hoped that
if he happens to be in their town at the time, the
newborn will receive the god’s blessing.
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Shrines and Temples
Places of worship in Mythosa vary based on culture
and religion, but for the most part, they can be
classified into three types: shrines, temples, and
Great Temples. Each category is discussed below.
Shrines
Shrines are the smallest of the gods’ sacred and
profane places. They range from simple, unattended,
single-room buildings or grottoes to larger structures
with three or four rooms. Shrines are the most
common religious sites.
Unattended shrines are built by temples and
maintained either by travelling clergy or the staff of
the nearest occupied shrine or temple. They are
generally single-roomed, roofed buildings, with
spartan ornamentation. It is common for a shrine to
have some method of facilitating donations, usually
in the form of a locked strongbox or a hole in the
floor or altar. While neither is a deterrent to
someone committed to robbing the shrine,
conventional wisdom suggests that a person stealing
from a shrine may incur its deity's wrath. In addition,
unattended shrines will sometimes be watched over
by a shrine guardian, a spirit summoned by a cleric to
handle routine maintenance and cleaning.
Inhabited shrines usually consist of the sanctuary
(the largest room in the building), a room for the
presiding cleric, and a third room for storage and
miscellaneous use. If additional clerics staff the
shrine, there will be another room for their use. The
staff of a shrine is comprised of the chief priest and
potentially one or two assistants. The head cleric is
no higher than Level 5, while the assistants will be
clerics of Levels 1 or 2.
Shrines are located in numerous places such as:
• Waysides along well-travelled routes and trails
• Villages or towns not large enough to warrant a
temple
• Keeps of nobles and aristocrats
• The frontier near areas of symbolic or literal
significance to the deity
• Basements, dungeons, catacombs, and other
hidden places (for evil gods)
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Dyneric shrines are notably different from those of
other gods. These shrines generally consist of a
single standing stone carved with druidic symbols
and placed in the middle of a glade or clearing. They
are never located in urban areas.
Temples
Temples are much larger than shrines, and far fewer
in number. They contain a sanctuary as well as
chambers for services offered by the temple, clerical
cells, storage rooms, and whatever else may be
needed. The high priest of the temple will be Level 9
or 10 (higher-level clerics who aren't travellers are
found at a religion’s Great Temple). They will be in
charge of 5-14 (3d4+2) clerics of Levels 1-6, no less
than half that many guards, and any necessary non-
clerical staff such as smiths, cooks, or similar folk.
Most cities will be home to at least one temple; larger
cities and metropolises often have several. The
known locations of temples for each of the nine
gods are listed in their respective sourcebooks.
Great Temples
While each religion has a number of shrines and
temples, all of them are ancillaries to a Great
Temple. The Great Temple of a church is its
temporal seat and home to its greatest treasures and
most powerful priests. Great Temples contain the
chambers and trappings one would expect in a
regular temple, but they may also contain extensive
libraries, vaults of relics, catacombs for deceased
clergy, and any number of other things relevent to a
particular religion. Some Great Temples are actually
large compounds consisting of many buildings,
similar to a large castle or fortress, and may be the
home base of specialized orders of the faith.
A Great Temple is supervised by the prelate of the
religion – the highest of high priests and the mortal
leader of the church. Prelates are clerics of Level 13
or higher. Their staff is comprised of 3d12+10
clerics of varied levels (though none higher than the
prelate) and as many non-clerical staff to handle
mundane tasks. A Great Temple will also be
protected by a contingent of guards, numbering as
many as can be accommodated and trusted.
The names and locations of the known Great
Temples, as well as the current prelate of each, are
listed in their respective sourcebooks.
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Death and Resurrection
Among the clerical spell lists, there are three spells
that can raise the dead: raise dead, resurrection, and true
resurrection. These spells exist in Mythosa, though they
function in a slightly different manner than what is
standard. The primary difference is that life force
(levels) are not lost when someone is brought back;
however, raising or resurrection is not guaranteed,
based on the following factors:
• The location of the soul in Astral Plane
• The patron deity of the deceased
• The number of times a person has been
raised or resurrected
Location of the Soul
In Mythosa, when a creature dies, its soul – if it has
one – begins its journey on the Bridge of Arall. Their
arrival in Amenthyr is governed by Meera, the smaller
of the world’s two moons. Meera has a 24-day lunar
cycle, and is full for a single evening during that time.
That night, those on the Bridge arrive on its far side
and the soul of the dead enters Amenthyr (whether
Meera controls the journey or is simply a sign that it
has finished is a topic of much theological debate). It
is easier to pull back a soul if it is on the Bridge
rather than retrieving it from Amethyr.
Patron Deities
While a dead person can be raised by any cleric, if
the cleric's deity is not the patron of the deceased, it
is more difficult to bring them back. The gods aren't
in the business of performing selfless favors for their
“competition” and thus aren’t as keen on bringing
someone back who isn’t an adherent of their faith.
Spiritual Endurance
Death is hard on the soul. Each time a person dies,
their soul is slightly weakened. This doesn’t preclude
the possibility of being raised from the dead, but
each death makes it harder for the soul to return and
eventually requires more powerful magic; those who
have died and come back numerous times will need
no less than true resurrection to return from Amenthyr.
Eventually, even that spell will not work, and the
soul will be unretrievable. In the end, all souls must
find their rest in Lis’s halls.
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Game Information: Whenever raise dead, resurrection,
or true resurrection is cast on dead character, the
chance of success is not automatic. A d20 roll is
made to see if the casting is successful. Failure means
that the spell is used along with its components but
the target remains dead. Additional attempts may be
made if desired. There is no automatic success on a
20 nor automatic failure on a 1.
The target DC of the d20 roll is based on a
character’s Resurrection score. This is the base DC,
and starts at 1 for a character that has never died.
Each successful casting of raise dead, resurrection, or
true resurrection raises this value by 4 (as an example, a
character that has died and been brought twice will
have a Resurrection of 9). A +2 modifier applies to
the DC if the deceased’s patron deity is not the same
as the caster’s god (or if the dead character has no
patron). A +2 modifier is applied if the spell is cast
after Meera has been full. These modifiers stack.
A modifier is applied to the d20 roll based on the
spell used as shown below:
Raise dead +2
Resurrection +4
True resurrection +10
It should be obvious that even under optimal
conditions, some spells will have no chance of
bringing a dead character back and eventually not
even a true resurrection will work. At that point, the
character is simply permanently dead.
Optional: The DM may wish to make characters
created higher than first level to have Resurrection
score higher than 1 to reflect events that may have
occurred earlier in their career. The higher the
character’s level, the greater the possibility they've
died at least once.
 r Appendix A: New Spells s
Appendix A: New Spells
Detect Elven Blood
Divination
Level: Sor/Wiz 0
Components: V, S
Casting Time: 1 action
Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft. /2 levels)
Target: One creature
Duration: Instantaneous
Saving Throw: None
Spell Resistance: no
This variant on detect poison allows the caster to
determine whether a creature has traces of elven
blood in them. The strength of the creature's
ancestry will be detected as high if the creature is a
half-elf, moderate if one of their parents was a
half-elf and weak if one of their grandparents was
a half-elf. Ancestry further back than that is not
enough to register. Note: The spell can penetrate
barriers, but 1 foot of stone, 1 inch of common
metal, a thin sheet of lead, or 3 feet of wood or
dirt blocks it.
Background
This spell was developed by the sorcerers of
Maraada to help them in their nefarious quest to
stamp out all traces of elven ancestry in
Ryh’ardha.
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Elfmark
Universal
Level: Sor/Wiz 1
Components: V, S, M
Casting Time: 1 standard action
Range: Touch
Target: Creature touched
Duration: One year
Saving Throw: No
Spell Resistance: No
This spell allows you to inscribe an elven glyph on
a living being. The glyph is invisible and causes no
harm to the being it is being placed on. It cannot
be seen with a detect magic spell. The choice of
glyph to be inscribed may be one of those listed
below under “Background”.
If a person adorned with an elfmark is within sight
of someone with elven blood (a full-blooded elf, a
half-elf, or someone with the Elven Ancestry feat),
the presence of the mark can be detected. Make a
Spot check against the DC listed below:
• Full-blooded elf: DC 10
• Half-elf: DC 15
• Elven Ancestry feat: DC 20
See invisibility, true seeing, a gem of seeing, or a robe of
eyes likewise allows the user (of any race) to see an
elfmark, though they will not understand what it
means without prior knowledge of elven glyphs.
The mark cannot be dispelled, but it can be
removed by the caster.
Material Component: The caster must be a full-
blooded elf or a half-elf. Half-elves trying to cast
this spell must make a Spellcraft DC 30 check to
be successful.
Background
This spell is a variant of arcane mark, developed by
the Sylvari to allow them to easily identify their
friends and occasionally their enemies. The glyphs
that may be used are listed below:
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Azaryn: Sylvadriel for “Enemy”. This glyph

marks someone who would be considered an Summon Shrine Guardian
enemy of the Sylvari. Some of the more violent Conjuration [Creation]
and paranoid elves will attack someone marked Level: Clr 2
with Azaryn on sight. Components: V, S, DF
Casting Time: 1 action
Valaris: Syvladriel for “Friend”. This glyph marks Range: Close (25 ft. + 5 ft. /2 levels)
someone who is considered an ally of the Sylvari. Target: One invisible, mindless, shapeless servant
This glyph is not used lightly as it is a signal to Duration: 1 week/level
other elves that they can place their trust in the Saving Throw: None
marked person. Spell Resistance: No

This spell is essentially a divine variant of unseen

servant. A shrine guardian is an invisible,
mindless, shapeless force that performs simple
tasks for the maintenance of a shrine. This
includes cleaning dust and debris from floors and
surfaces, mending torn hangings or cracked
vessels, and any other simple job that contributes
to keeping the shrine clean and presentable.

Open Runegate The guardian can perform only one activity at a

time. It has an effective Strength score of 2 (so it
Transmutation
can lift 20 pounds or drag 100 pounds). Its speed
Level: Sor/Wiz 5, Travel 5
is 15 feet, though it is bound to the shrine it is
Components: V, S, M
summoned in: shrine guardians can travel no
Casting Time: 1 full round
further than 30 feet away from the exact point
Range: Touch
where they were summoned.
Target: A runegate
Duration: One hour
The guardian cannot attack in any way; it is never
Saving Throw: None
allowed an attack roll. It cannot be killed, but it
Spell Resistance: No
dissipates if it takes 6 points of damage from area
attacks (against which it receives no saving
This spell opens a runegate, either into the
throws), or if the shrine is desecrated. If the
Runemaze from a planar source or from the
guardian is destroyed, an inaudible, magical signal
Runemaze to a planar destination.
will be sent out to any and all clerics of the
shrine's religion within a 1-mile radius. A cleric
The caster must be in physical contact with the
receiving this signal will understand what it means,
gate for the spell to be cast.
though it doesn't reveal the location of the shrine.
This spell will not work on a runegate that has
been sealed.

Material Component: 500 gp of silver dust,

scattered at the base of the runegate prior to
casting.

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