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Pages from the Mages is a 2nd-edition Advanced Dungeons & Dragons accessory for the Forgotten Realms.

"Any rogue can craft a spell—but it takes a really reckless fool to write one down."

Thus, the wizard Elminster introduces the latest collection of wizardly lore from the FORGOTTEN REALMS® campaign setting, including:

  • New spells from mages such as Daltim, Darsson, and Myrl.
  • Fell creatures—the Tome Guardian, the Disenchanter, and the Scalamagdrion.
  • Details of more than 40 spellbooks—appearance, history, the magic they contain, and what is known of the fates of their makers.
  • And just for fun—Elminster's very own traveling spellbook!
"All this could have been avoided, of course... If the handful of heedful folk in the worlds'd listen to me but a few moments more, much trouble could be averted—and, I suppose, much high adventure. Hmmm... perhaps 'tis the doom of humans to always rush in heedless of the costs—and to open and read every old, crumbling book they find."—Elminster

Description[]

Pages from the Mages is the 8th book in the FOR series. It features an array of spells structured in a unique format that showcases several spellbooks of the Realms. The accessory not only catalogs these spellbooks but also explores into their origins, providing comprehensive backgrounds on the magicians who authored them. Additionally, it offers insights into the current locations where these spellbooks might be discovered by characters.

The majority of spellbooks detailed in this accessory are repositories of spells that are widely recognized within the Realms. However, the spells specifically outlined in this accessory are predominantly distinctive spells, many of which bear the names of their creators. These spellbooks have been historically sought after by various characters within the Realms, underscoring their value and significance.

Beyond spells, Pages from the Mages includes a selection of priest spells, guidance for characters on crafting numerous magical items, and data on new monsters, further enriching the magical lore and toolkit available for adventures in the Forgotten Realms.

Contents[]

  • Introduction
  • Spells of the Realms
  • Spellbooks
  • Mage Sigils of the Realms
  • New Monsters

Index[]

Click here for page index

Characters[]

AgannazarAhghaironAhraboseAlaerAlail ThangAlkunda GarAlphonAlphontrasAlustirelAmyeArathur HarpellArbaneArdagundusAsmiakAthchos the BlackAubayreerAurilAumvor the UndyingAuvidarusAzkhazanAzoun IVBendulphinBeltynBigbyBowgentleBraszetorBrielCaddelynCasimurChathuuladrothChulu ThallCymbreDaimosDaltim FlamefistDar MalsonDarsson SpellmakerDeragusDethoDiedre of GwynnethDunasEelombur the LearnedEiron the Old • King ElfrinElminsterErpalioEvinther the BlueFlamsterdFodasFurjur the FlippantGaerlammonGaladasterGaladauntGalmorgh • The GlandarGlanvylGrimwaldHaljannHalakounHethcanterHym KraavenIliphelIlistarJalusterJhaniferJhastanJorzoonJumeKhelben "Blackstaff" ArunsunKhondall SszundarKitta DoroffKyristanLaeral SilverhandLaertilus • The LarkLathintelLethchauntos the BlackLhegrand the SageLiosLurskasMaerglorMaerlusMaerstarMagisterMairgaerMalahukeMalharduuMarune • The MaskedMavrhuneMelisanderMentorMeraldMhzentulMuirhar "Duskbrow"MurficeMyrdonMyrlNarlbarNarsel • Lord NasherNathodeNavroNchaserNelazraNezram "Worldwalker" • NighteyeNingulfimNornagrymNulathoeNulauznee ThreeshieldsNuzar of the Seven CursesNytholopsOrfidelOrgoth the TaintedOrjalunOristelOrlstar MeirOurgosPentlePeregar "the Invisible"PhandalPhelparPhrandjasPresperQuarraQuimbyRairun "Blackbrow"RathdaenRaurgochRendergallisRolfRuelveSabirineSalaskerSapphailSelvarSepurShadowhandsShaeroonShandarilShangalar the BlackShoonSilverfoxThe SimbulSleemSnillocSteeleyeSuljak • High Captain TaerlTassoThalaverThanatusThantosThelonn BedelzarThulnathThurlTreskTymTymor ThreeshieldsUbergastUlthornUthmangVaerendroonValathondVangerdahastVaerumVaritan the Ill-TemperedVauthWhisperWilundZemloth

Creatures[]

disenchanterscalamagdrionspectral wizardtome guardian
Referenced only
black dragongiant squidgreen dragonillithidinvisible stalker

Organizations[]

All-Seeing EyeBrothers NineCompany in CrimsonCompany of the RavenCompany of the Seven StarsDestroyersNighteyes thieves guildRed Hand thieves guildThe Black GauntletThe Nine

Items[]

Poisons
belprendwarfbanehuldjeteyelhurdasorvasprespraulcrunvarrakas
Spellbooks
Against the UndeadThe AlcaisterArcanabula of JumeAubayreer's WorkbookThe Book of BatsBook of Shangalar the BlackBook of the Silver TalonBowgentle's BookBriel's Book of ShadowsCaddelyn's WorkbookThe ChambeeleonThe Codicil of WhiteThe Collected Wisdom of SnillocDaltim's Tome of FireDarsson's NotesDetho's LibramElminster's Traveling SpellbookGaladaster's OrizonThe Glandar's GrimoireGlanvyl's WorkbookJaluster's OrizonKyristan's MysteriesLaeral's LibramThe Libram of LathintelThe MagisterMhzentul's RunesMyrl's TextThe NathlumNchaser's EiyromanciaOrjalun's ArbatelSabirine's SpecularThe ScalamagdrionSelvar's Ineffable Conjurations, Magic, and PhantasmsThe ShadowtomeShandaril's WorkbookThe Spellbook of DaimosStudies in DeathTasso’s ArcanabulaTidings of Conflict and WoeTome of the CovenantTome of RathdaenTym's Monstrous BookUnique MageriesVaerendroon's Ineffable EnchantmentsWizards' Workbook

Magic[]

Spells
Agannazar's scorcheramplifyArchveult's skyboltbacklashBeltyn's burning bloodblacklightBlackstaffblade of doombladethirstbone javelinbone bladeBowgentle's fleeting journeyCaddelyn's catastropheCaligarde's clawcatapultcensurechromatic bladecircle charmcircle dancecloak from undeadcloak undeadcolorcorpselightcreate spectral wizardDaltim's fiery protectorDaltim's flaming fistDaltim's proof against fireDark mirrorDarsson's cooling breezeDarsson's fiery cubeDarsson's eye in the skyDarsson's music boxDarsson's potiondeath linkdecastavedetect psionicsDetho's deliriumDire charmdisguise undeaddisminddispel silencedisruptiondistortElminster's effulgent epurationElminster's evasionencrypteverlasting fireevolvefellbladefire gatefirebrandfirestaffflameproofflashflying fistforcewavefrost fingersgatewayGeirdorn's grappling graspgemjumpghost armorghost pipesgreat shoutGrimwald's graymantlehailconehold vaporhovericelanceIlyykur's mantleimbue undead with spell abilityimmunity to undeathimproved skull watchironguardJhanifer's deliquescenceKhelben's warding whipknow schoolLaeral's aqueous columnLaeral's dancing dweomerlessen gravitylich touchlifeblendmailed mightmaster undeadMelisander's harpMerald's murderous mistmissile masteryMorgannaver's stingmummy touchNchaser's glowing globenegative plane protectionnightscarNulathoe's ninemenparalyzephase trapPhezult's awakeningPhezult's sleep of agesplagueportraitpower word, silencePresper's moonbowprismatic eyeproof from teleportationquenchtouchQuimby's enchanting gourmetray of Ondovirreconstructionrepel undeadrestore mindrevenanceruby ray of reversalsafe fallscatterspraysecureshadow skeletonshadow boltshadow gauntletshadow handShaeroon's scimitarShandaril's tracershroud of flameSimbul's synostodweomerskull watchskyhookskywriteslumberwardsmoke ghostSnilloc's major missileSnilloc's snowballSnilloc's snowball swarmspectral guardspectral wingsspell invulnerabilityspell enginespellstrikespelltrapSpendelarde's chaserspidereyessummon DarssonsunburstsuspensionTasirin's haunted sleepTasso's shriekteleport deadthunderlanceTulrun's tracerturnshadowunburnundead mountundead familiarvipergoutvirus charmvocalizewall of sandward against undeadwatchwarewaves of wearinessworldwalkwriteXult's magical doom
Magic Items
armor of strengthcenser of pestilencedweomer dartsear ringgauntlets of healingglow ringhelm of visionlenses of subtitlesmagemaskmagic matchmagic tinderboxmagical bathtubmagical deodorizerone-Way lanternpicture windowpersonal portable holeproficient weaponrepeating ballistaring of cantripsring of magic detectionring of protection from silencering of restraintsafety netself-repairing armorwand of colorwand of portraiturewand of projectileswarm brickwizard wand
Miscellaneous Arcane Lore

Gallery[]

Credits[]

  • Design: Ed Greenwood, Tim Beach
  • Editing: Jon Pickens
  • Cover Art: Jeff Easley
  • Black and White Art: Valerie Valusek
  • Interior Four Color Art: Ned Dameron and Erik Olson
  • Cover Design: Renee Ciske
  • Typography: Angelika Lokotz
  • Graphic Design: Dee Barnett

Appendix[]

Notes[]

  1. Pages from the Mages provides no precise dates, only things happening X years ago, and mostly reprints from earlier sourcebooks like the Forgotten Realms Campaign Set and The Magister (sourcebook) (both assumed to be 1357 DR), without changing their own references to things happening X years ago. Therefore, dates should be decided based on earlier works, but 1357 DR may be assumed for most spellbooks.

See Also[]

External Links[]

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