Weave

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At a Glance

The Weave is the name given to the intangible field of magical energy that permeates the Realms. It’s mirrored and opposed by a Shadow Weave.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Magic of Faerûn [11964] pages 6-7 mention the Shadow Weave; pages 9-11 describe both the Weave and the Shadow Weave
Passing Mention
Other Resources
  • Search for the Weave on the FR Wiki

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The Splendor of Splendors

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At a Glance

A magical gem, which stored the intellect of several mages and was thus sentient. It served the deity Savras, and was housed in a temple for some time, but it’s origin and current whereabouts are unclear.

Source

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] — mentioned on page 296

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Mythal

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At a Glance

A “living web” of magic created (originally) by elven high magic. Approximations became possible using other types of magic, but the ones created by high magic are sometimes called true mythals to distinguish them from mythals created by 10th level spells or epic magic (wizard mythals) and lesser systems of wards (quasi-mythals).

True Mythals

Wizard Mythals

Quasi-Mythals

Sources

  • Lost Empires [17738] pages 45-50
  • Magic of Faerûn [11964] pages 47-48
  • Ruins of Myth Drannor [1084] Campaign Guide to Myth Drannor pages 22-23

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Moaning Crown of Ndulu

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At a Glance

The Moaning Crown of Ndulu is an artifact created by Ndulu circa 785 DR or 2920 MC. It’s a duplicate of the crown of Narfell.


Sources

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Shadowstone

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At a Glance

Shadowstone is a minor artifact; a +2 heavy mace created by Shar and given to Damian Krale. It’s a Shadow Weave item.


Sources

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Rissar

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At a Glance

One of four Swords of State which serve Cormyr.

Rissar is used in blood vows taken at Court, including the bond of loyalty undertaken by War Wizards. It’s also clasped by royal couples speaking their marriage vows.

Source

  • Volo’s Guide to Cormyr [9486] page 11

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Orblyn

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At a Glance

One of four Swords of State which serve Cormyr.

Orblyn, also called the Edge of Justice, is used to detect falsehoods spoken in court and to execute nobles found guilty of capital crimes.

Source

  • Volo’s Guide to Cormyr [9486] page 11

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Symylazarr

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At a Glance

One of four Swords of State which serve Cormyr.

Symylazarr, also called the Fount of Honor, is the blade upon which nobles swear fealty to the crown and with which knights are dubbed.

Source

  • Volo’s Guide to Cormyr [9486] page 11

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Ansrivarr

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At a Glance

One of four Swords of State which serve Cormyr.

Ansrivarr is the blade of the Obarskyr family; it now symbolizes Cormyr itself.

Source

  • Volo’s Guide to Cormyr [9486] page 11

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The Ladystone

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At a Glance

A relic sacred to Eilistraee. It’s located in the Dancing Dell, in Ardeep Forest.

Source

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 293, under Ardeep Forest

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