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Shira: A magical intelligence created during an ancient war between the giants of Xen’drik and the plane of Dal Quor.
Siberys: 1) The ring of stones that circle the world. 2) A mythical dragon, also called “The Dragon Above.” Siberys is said to have been destroyed by Khyber. Some believe that the ring of Siberys is the source of all magic. See Eberron, Khyber.
Silver Flame, the: A powerful spiritual force dedicated to cleaning evil influences from the world. Over the last five hundred years, a powerful church has been established around the Silver Flame.
Silverwax: Wax charged with mystical energy. Silverwax candles are an important component in the creation of many minor magical items.
Sivis, House: A dragonmarked house bearing the Mark of Scribing.
Skycoach: A small flying vessel, typically shaped like a rowboat or gondola. The magic that allows a skycoach to fly is tied to the manifest zone around Sharn; as a result, these vehicles will not function far from Sharn, and are only found in the City of Towers.
Smalltooth: A small carnivorous reptile. Halfling innkeepers often keep smallteeth around to control vermin.
Sovereign: 1) A silver coin depicting a current or recent monarch. A sovereign is worth ten crowns. 2) One of the deities of the Sovereign Host. See Sovereign Host.
Sovereign Host, the: A pantheistic religion with a strong following across Khorvaire.
Stormreach: The largest human city on the continent of Xen’drik. Once a pirate outpost, this port sees vessels from Khorvaire, Aerenal, and even Sarlona.
Straits of Shargon: A series of islands and dangerous reefs that lie between Khorvaire and Xen’drik.
Sul’asa: In the language of the giants, “the Burning Wood.” A region of Xen’drik noted for the fiery color of its foliage.
Sulatar: One of the drow cultures of Xen’drik. “Sulatar” means “firebinder” in the language of the giants. Thousands of years ago, the Sulatar drow were taught techniques of fire magic by giant wizards, and the dark elves retained much of this knowledge even after the cataclysm that destroyed the giant nations. The Sulatar are deeply religious and believe that their faith will eventually be rewarded with immortality and power with which to conquer all of Eberron.
Tal: A beverage from the Talenta Plains. Tal was introduced to the Five Nations by the halflings of House Ghallanda. Made by steeping herbs in boiling water, it serves many purposes depending on the herbs that are used. There are dozens of varieties. Milian tal is typically served cold and is said to settle a fever, while blackroot tal is served hot and is a popular midday drink.
Tarkanan, House: A criminal organization based in Sharn, specializing in theft and assassination. Only people possessing aberrant dragonmarks can join House Tarkanan, and the members of the house are taught to hone these skills to aid in their work. The organization is structured as a mockery of the true dragonmarked houses, in remembrance of the aberrant alliance that arose during the War of the Mark. See aberrant dragonmark, War of the Mark.
Tashana: The implacable enemy of Lakashtai. Tashana is a deadly combatant whose physical skills are enhanced by her mental abilities.
Teeth of the Devourer: Another name for the Straits of Shargon—specifically, the dangerous reefs and rocks that can shatter a ship’s hull.
Thaask: A sahuagin guide who sells his services to ships traveling through the Straits of Shargon.
Thrane: One of the original Five Nations of Galifar, Thrane is the seat of power for the Church of the Silver Flame. During the Last War, the people of Thrane chose to give the church power above that of the throne. Queen Diani ir’Wynarn serves as a figurehead, but true power rests in the hands of the Church, which is governed by the council of cardinals and Jaela Daeran, the young Keeper of the Flame.
Thunder Sea: The body of water that separates Khorvaire and Xen’drik. The Thunder Sea derives its name from the storms that often ravage the region.
Towers of the Twelve: A foundation for mystical research and development formed