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Is there an Undercommon word for beholders, as "illithid" is for mind flayers?

This answer states that "illithid" is Undercommon for mind flayer. Is there a similar word for beholder?
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Who would be the closest to a god of wine in the Forgotten Realms?

I'd prefer to stay within existing FR lore and not import Dionysus or somesuch god from "outside." …
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Was Dweomercore created for Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage?

Did Dweomercore, Halaster's magic academy in Undermountain, exist in any published Forgotten Realms lore prior to Waterdeep: Dungeon of the Mad Mage? If so, where? … A web search doesn't turn up much, but here is one online post that states, "In older lore, I recall Trobriand actually set up Dweomercore..." …
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In Waterdeep, is magistrate another word for magister?

The lore chapter, ch. 9, "Volo's Waterdeep Enchiridion," discusses the role of magister in depth, but does not mention magistrates. Here are some examples. …
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What is a cordwainer, with regard to Waterdeep's "Most Diligent League of Sail-makers and Co...

One of Waterdeep's many guilds is the Most Diligent League of Sail-makers and Cordwainers (listed in the introduction to Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, p. 13). What is a cordwainer in this context? Merriam …
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What is a joiner, with regard to Waterdeep's "Fellowship of Salters, Packers, and Joiners"?

One of Waterdeep's many guilds is the Fellowship of Salters, Packers, and Joiners (listed in the introduction of Waterdeep: Dragon Heist, p. 13). What is a joiner in this context? Merriam-Webster def …
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Elf (adjective) vs. Elvish vs. Elven

Are there rules on when to use elf (as an adjective) versus elvish versus elven in D&D? For example, would any of the following sentences be more or less correct than the others? "Many of them worsh …
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