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Kela: The hostess at the King of Fire.
Keldan Ridge: A remote region of hills in southern Cyre. While passing along the ridge in 994, Daine’s soldiers encountered a heavily armed force of unknown nationality. This enemy scattered the Cyran forces; it was this forced retreat that pushed Daine, Lei, Pierce, and Jode outside the radius of the Mourning.
Khorvaire: One of the continents of Eberron. For more details.
Khyber: 1) The underworld. 2) A mythical dragon, also known as “The Dragon Below.” After killing Siberys, Khyber was imprisoned by Eberron and transformed into the underworld. Khyber is said to have given birth to a host of demons and other unnatural creatures. See Eberron, Siberys.
Khyber’s Gate: This name is used to cover a vast stretch of the Cogs of Sharn. It is a lawless area where the Watch will not go, and many criminals, goblinoids, and Droaamites make their home in this dark district.
King of Fire: A tavern and gaming hall located in the district of Hareth’s Folly.
Korlan: A half-orc from the Shadow Marches, Korlan developed an aberrant dragonmark when he was ten. He was driven from the Marches, but found a home in Sharn with House Tarkanan.
Korluaat: “Hero’s Blood.” A highly alcoholic beverage favored by the hobgoblin warriors of Darguun.
Kundarak, House: A dragonmarked house bearing the Mark of Warding.
Lakashtai: A kalashtar woman residing in Sharn.
Lamannia: A plane of existence known as the Twilight Forest.
Last War, The: This conflict began in 894 YK with the death of King Jarot ir’Wyrnarn, the last king of Galifar. Following Jarot’s death, three of his five children refused to follow the ancient traditions of succession, and the kingdom split. The war lasted over a hundred years, and it took the utter destruction of Cyre to bring the other nations to the negotiating table. No one has admitted defeat, but no one wants to risk being the next victim of the Mourning. The chronicles are calling the conflict “the Last War,” hoping that the bloodshed might have finally slaked humanity’s thirst for battle. Only time will tell if this hope is in vain.
Lhazaar Principalities: A collection of small nations running along the eastern cost of Khorvaire. The people of this land are renowned seafarers, and there is a strong tradition of piracy in the region.
Lorrak: A Brelish dwarf. Lorrak holds the rank of sergeant in the Sharn Watch.
Lynna: A soldier who served in the Cyran army under Daine’s command. Lynna was killed in the battle of Keldan Ridge.
Lyrandar, House: A dragonmarked house bearing the Mark of Storm.
Magewright: A general term for any professional who uses magic to enhance the skills of his trade. The typical magewright can only perform one or two spells; examples include the blacksmith who uses magic to improve his craft, the lamplighter who produces everbright lanterns, and the auger who uses magic to divine the future for her clients.
Mal: A soldier who served in the Cyran army under Daine’s command. He was killed in the battle of Keldan Ridge.
Malleon’s Gate: A district in the Lower Tavick’s Landing ward of Sharn. This area is largely inhabited by goblins, Droaamites, and other inhuman creatures.
Manticore: 1) A magical beast with the body of a lion, the wings of a dragon, and the face of a man. 2) An inn located in the High Walls district of Sharn, which uses a Manticore as its trade sign.
Marcher: An inhabitant of the Shadow Marches.
’mark: A slang term for the bearer of a dragonmark. See dragonmark.
Menthis Plateau: One of the five quarters of Sharn. Menthis is noted as a center of education and entertainment. Most of the theaters of Sharn are spread throughout this quarter, and Morgrave University is located on the Upper Ward.
Metrol: The capital of Cyre. Metrol was destroyed by the Mourning.
Minal: A member of the Sharn Watch, serving in the Daggerwatch Garrison.
Mind flayer: See illithid.
Mithral: A silvery metal that is just as strong as iron, but far lighter and more flexible.
Monan Desal: A young