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At a Glance
The Harpers —at various times called Those Who Harp and the Harpers at Twilight— is an organization of somewhat anarchic intent, directly and violently opposed to the Zhentarim, the Red Wizards, and other individuals and groups which seek to oppress.
Overview
Senior Harpers
There may be additional hidden leaders, but the list of those who direct the Harpers includes Alustriel Silverhand, Belhuar Thantarth, Cylyria Dragonbreast, Dove Falconhand, Elminster, Khelben Arunsun, Laeral Silverhand, Obslin Minstrelwish, and Storm Silverhand.
Harpers
The Harpers are heroes, but some find themselves in the spotlight more than others. Of particular note are Arilyn Moonblade, Artus Cimber, Bran Skorlsun, Brenna Graycloak, Caledan Caldorien, Danilo Thann, Finder Wyvernspur, Galvin, Lander, Mari Al’maren, Mintiper Moonsilver, Myrmeen Lhal, Olive Ruskettle, Sheenra Duth, and Wynter.
Others are quieter in their pursuit of Harper ideals. A partial list follows.
- Amphail: Tabara Graywinter
- Anauroch: Tracker
- Arabel: (in addition to the Lady Lord Myrmeen Lhal) Garthim, Joser Minstrelwish, Salreen Shamarsair
- Athkatla: Zonder Melaeyn
- Baldur’s Gate: Delthyr Iogh, Nathlin Glaragh
- Boareskyr Bridge: Aluena Halacanter
- Calaunt: Tanshiver the Bard
- Daerlun: Beldar Oberlee
- Elturel: Maerpir Tchar
- Elversult: Vaerana Hawklyn, Waevor Talaphin
- Everlund: Sharanralee Crownstar, Eaerlraun Shadowlyn
- Hill’s Edge: Daerthglara Shynd
- Hillsfar: Baldaster Thorn
- Iriaebor: Garstul Hathcanter
- Luskan: Seldemer Ironspur
- Marsember: Blentra Whaelbuckler
- Melvaunt: Ulblyn Blackalbuck
- Mirabar: Merlara Talesspur, Zespara Alather
- Mistledale: Mezrin Shundulk
- Mulmaster: Chesslyn Onaubra
- Nashkel: Loaber Plashdeep
- Neverwinter: Fflindar Ormwynd
- Ordulin: Jalyp Quizzinglas
- Priapurl: Galzeth Orlynd
- Procampur: Halthara Summergarth, Opara Rendril
- Proskur: Helmir Obersaer
- Riatavin: Furbelow Trundlestump
- Scardale: Sharoon Themistyl
- Saerloon: Juldin Stoutbottle, Kythsara Steelwood
- Scornubel: Baeraunt Osk
- Secomber: Bhellobir Hill
- Selgaunt: Oelin Boldnose, Orsar Foxwind
- Soubar: Honglyn Omblestaff
- Sundabar: Steeleye
- Suzail: Ghaddarondas Rimmond
- Tantras: Deltara Dragynstarr, Felitarr “Flyingfingers” Wendilar, Lightal Barnshyn
- Telflamm: Arltan of the Silver Sword
- Teziir: Sladara Longquaff
- Tilverton: Albaeryl Tanthlyn, Alstigar the Silent, Aluana Nithrin, Andalara, Jhansabella Nithrin, Kheldrar Ghaudelar
- Triboar: Tonthiir Bloodhorns
- Urmlaspyr: Ongalath Bristlebur
- Voonlar: Perendra
- Waterdeep: Bensyl Iyrivvin, Jhandess Millomyr, Shalar Simgulphin, Tantuss Shieldsun
- The Way Inn: Khondal Boarsyr
- Waymoot: Liriel Nightstar
- Westgate: Audara Imryth
- Yhaunn: Mithrin Celentriar
- Unknown, or traveling: Ayala, Dannath Redlorn, Drogan Droganson, Duara, Farid al Nisr, Laerlee, Lirela Drumsinger, Moongentle Lharinn, Selmavra Elsree, Syllia Adarbrent, Tanlathyn
Harper Contacts/Agents/Allies
Contacts are essentially information conduits, while agents might be more active in furthering Harper goals. Individuals of these categories may nor may not be aware that one or some of the people they speak with are Harpers. No two Harper relationships are the same.
Nleera Tarannath is one such contact in Waterdeep. She knows about, and eagerly supports, some Harper goals and actions in Waterdeep. She has posed for seven years (as of 1367 DR) as one of the ghosts at Tespergates, in order to pass information to Harpers and other contacts.
Allies are likewise too numerous to list in full, but some of the more prominent include Mourngrym Amcathra, Qilué Veladorn, Sarghun, The Simbul, Syluné, and Yanseldara.
Most non-evil rulers north of the Lake of Steam and west of the Earthfast Mountains can be assumed to owe the Harpers a favor or three… and most evil rulers within this area should offer a bounty on Harper heads.
Sources
Primary Sources
- Code of the Harpers [FOR4]
- Forgotten Realms [1031] (1e campaign setting) Cyclopedia of the Realms page 49
Passing Mention
- Cormyr [9410] pages 13, 15, 23
- Old Empires [FR10/9274] page 8
- Magic Books of Faerûn: Tar’Ael Veluuthra
- 24 Feb 2004 post in Questions for Don Bassingthwaite (Summary)
Other Resources
- Search for the Harpers on the FR Wiki
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