Bela

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At a Glance

Bela is the word used by the tribes of the Hordelands to describe the paper currency they steal/copy from Kara-Tur. In western Faerun, bela is worthless; it’s sometimes presented to a merchant as an insult aimed at his wares.


Sources

Primary Sources
Passing Mention
Other Resources
  • Search for bela on the FR Wiki

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As curious as the Crumbling Stair

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At a Glance

As curious as the Crumbling Stair


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Beaching

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At a Glance

A beaching is an unfortunate circumstance where one or more marine organisms get stranded on a beach. This term can also be used to describe deliberately putting a boat/ship ashore.


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Sword-She

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At a Glance

A female mercenary. Typically used by humans, and usually to describe a woman who makes a living as a hiresword, but it can be used to describe any good-looking woman, or one of forceful personality.

Source

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Fiend

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At a Glance

A general term comprising all evil extraplanar outsiders.


Variations

There are seven categories of fiends, corresponding to the evil planes.

Various fiends are related to Half-fiends.


Climitat

Fiends inhabit the Lower Planes, and are generally found on the Prime Material only where summoned.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • See individual types
Passing Mention

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Demihuman

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At a Glance

A collective term used by humans to refer to dwarves, elves, gnomes, and halflings. Sure to be regarded as derogatory by those races.

Source

  • Old Empires [FR10/9274] pages 11, 35, 51, 81, 86, 92, 94

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Highsunbite

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At a Glance

A term used in Waterdeep (and probably elsewhere) for the mid-day meal.

Source

  • City of Splendors: Who’s Who in Waterdeep [1109b] — mentioned on page 91

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Hot Counter

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At a Glance

A term used in Waterdeep (and probably elsewhere) to describe a small shop that serves hot food but has no place to sit and no service; the proprietor simply exchanges food for cash, over a counter or through an opened window.

Hot Counters in Waterdeep

Source

  • City of Splendors: Who’s Who in Waterdeep [1109b] — mentioned on page 91

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