The Gates of Night_ The Dreaming Dark - Keith Baker [132]
ir’Soras, Teral: Once a councilor to the court of Cyre, Teral ir’Soras retired from politics to enjoy his middle years. This quiet life came to an end when the Mourning destroyed Cyre. The wounded counselor was found by illithids, and these alien creatures transformed him, granting him terrible power in exchange for his service. Teral organized an illithid cult in Sharn but was killed by Pierce.
Jalaq Qaltiar: A particular tribe of the Qaltiar drow. Xu’sasar is the last surviving member of the Jalaq tribe.
Jholeg: A goblin scout who served in the Cyran army under Daine’s command.
Jode: A former companion of Daine. Jode was a halfling with the Mark of Healing, though he never admitted to having a tie to House Jorasco. In 988 YK he took up service in the Queen’s Guard of Cyre along with Daine. He served as a healer and occasional scout, using his dragonmark and quick wits to assist his friend. He died in 996 YK, though the circumstances of his death remain a mystery.
Jorasco, House: A dragonmarked house bearing the Mark of Healing.
kalashtar: The kalashtar are humans touched by the Dal Quor, the region of dreams. Every kalashtar has a bond to one of the rebellious quori spirits who opposed the Dreaming Dark and were forced to flee Dal Quor. By drawing on this bond, kalashtar are often able to develop significant mental powers. Kalashtar use the name of their quori spirit as a suffix. Thus, Lakashtai and Tetkashtai are both kalashtar of the lineage of Kashtai.
Karrn: A citizen of Karrnath.
Karrnath: One of the original Five Nations of Galifar. Karrnath is a cold, grim land whose people are renowned for their martial prowess. The current ruler of Karrnath is King Kaius ir’ Wynarn III.
Karul’tash: An ancient forgehold built by the giants of Xen’drik.
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.
Kellan: A hero of folklore, whose exploits are told to the children of the Five Nations. Kellan was said to have been a knight of Galifar, in the region that is now Aundair. He patrolled the edge of the great forest of the west, and in the process he fought many monsters and occasionally found himself in the plane of Thelanis, where he pitted both blade and cunning against the fey.
Kesht: A shifter who served under Daine’s command during the Last War. He was killed in the battle of Keldan Ridge.
Khorvaire: One of the continents of Eberron.
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.
Kin: A changeling from the Eldeen Reaches, Kin was taken to Thelanis at a young age where he was adopted into the service of Thelania.
Ko’molaq: A spirit known in the legends of the Qaltiar drow, Ko’molaq takes the form of an immense, two-headed serpent. His name translates to “the Keeper of Secrets,” and he is said to possess knowledge of many hidden things. Krazhal: A dwarf siege engineer who served Daine during the Last War. He was killed in the battle of Keldan Ridge.
Kundarak, House: A dragonmarked house bearing the Mark of Warding.
Kura’tra: One of the great spirits worshipped by the Qaltiar drow. Kura’tra is the spirit of the tilxin bird, a clever creature who relies on speed and keen senses to outwit the deadly predators of Xen’drik. While the Qaltiar have more respect for predators than prey, Kura’tra is seen as a wise and cunning spirit, and the drow may call on her for inspiration or speed in battle.
Laraek ixen korth!: A Draconic invocation, roughly translating to “Empowered weapon of fire!”
Lakashtai: An agent of the Dreaming