@TheEdVerse hello, Sage, once more. What legends/records exist about spellfire? In the novel it seemed to be craved as a proven weapon, yet Dammasae was unknown, Shoulree Talaeth remembered but by Elminster, Illiph Traun passed into obscurity, and Evaereol Rathrane knew nothing.

Spellfire was a legend among sages of the Art, the sort of thing gossiped about by mages. So when Shandril came along seeming to have it, a scramble ensued. It's one of those things "seen elsewhere, long ago," but it was assumed a rare few had it but kept it hidden. #Realmslore

I see.... guess torching the dracoliches and nigh-slaying Manshoon may have added to the urgency, in hindsight. Thank you for your answer!

Yes, spellfire was suddenly on the scene and very real, so everyone of power wanted to have it, or make sure no one else had it. And the Chosen wanted to ensure Shandril got to go on living (free, instead of someone's captive) for a while. #Realmslore

I thank you for the clarification. I'll push my luck... Illiph Traun resembles a demilich to us, but is named alternatively "lichnee" and "lich lord" by Fzoul and the beholders. Was he a demilich, or are lich lords their own critter? Did Fzoul mean something specific by lichnee?