Snowskis, also known as skis and poles, were a type of equipment designed for faster movement in snowy regions, particularly in sloped or hilly areas.[1][3]
Description[]
Snowskis were narrow strips of semi-rigid material, most often wood, with leather straps that wrapped them around a wearer's boots. Those sold in Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue were typically constructed with oak.[1]
Availability[]
- In the city of Immilmar, they could be purchased at the shop Sleighs and Skis.[4]
Notable Users[]
Classes[]
Individuals[]
- Martine of Sembia often wore a pair of snowskis when she was in the Samek Valley.[6]
Groups[]
- The Vani, a gnome tribe in the Samek Valley, frequently utilized snowskis.[6]
- The use of snowskis was quite common among the Rashemi.[7] In their homeland of Rashemen, skiing contests were often held.[8]
Regions & Settlements[]
- The town of Eshpurta annually held a winter sports festival in Deepwinter that featured skiing.[9]
- The town of Icewind Dale had a resort dedicated to skiing, known as Breakneck Resort.[10]
Appendix[]
Appearances[]
- Novels
- Soldiers of Ice • Windwalker
Gallery[]
Some demihumans stand atop the snowy ski-slope mountain of Breakneck Resort.
External Links[]
ski article at Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia.
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Jeff Grubb, Julia Martin, Steven E. Schend et al (1992). Aurora's Whole Realms Catalogue. (TSR, Inc), p. 141. ISBN 0-5607-6327-2.
- ↑ Eric Cagle, Jesse Decker, Jeff Quick, and James Wyatt (March 2003). Arms and Equipment Guide 3rd edition. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 22. ISBN 978-0-7869-2649-7.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Wolfgang Baur, James Jacobs, George Strayton (September 2004). Frostburn. Edited by Greg Collins. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 78. ISBN 0-7869-2896-4.
- ↑ Anthony Pryor (June 1995). “Campaign Guide”. In Michele Carter, Doug Stewart eds. Spellbound (TSR, Inc.), p. 83. ISBN 978-0786901395.
- ↑ Roger E. Moore (September 1994). “Branching Out All Over”. In Kim Mohan ed. Dragon #209 (TSR, Inc.), p. 12.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 David Cook (December 1993). Soldiers of Ice. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 19, 27. ISBN 1-56076-641-7.
- ↑ Ed Greenwood, The Hooded One (2005-10-21). Questions for Ed Greenwood (2005). Candlekeep Forum. Archived from the original on 2016-09-27. Retrieved on 2020-06-16.
- ↑ Reynolds, Forbeck, Jacobs, Boyd (March 2003). Races of Faerûn. (Wizards of the Coast), p. 100. ISBN 0-7869-2875-1.
- ↑ Scott Haring (1988). Empires of the Sands. (TSR, Inc), p. 10. ISBN 0-8803-8539-1.
- ↑ Template:Cite polyhedron/121/Contests