Great Dale
| The Great Dale | |
|---|---|
| Type | Druidic hierarchy |
| Ruler | Nentyarch |
| Race(s) | Humans |
| Notable locations | none (capital) |
| Population | 210,000 |
The Great Dale is a fictional location in the fantasy setting of the Forgotten Realms.
Description
The Great Dale is governed by a druidic hierarchy, under the rule of Nentyarch. It is a human land, with 200,000 inhabitants. According to rumors, The Great Dale is the place from which Dalelanders originate.
History
The Great Dale was part of the Narfell Empire and was originally settled by human folk fleeing the fall of Jhaamdath. 1,500 years ago, the war between Narfell and Raumathar caused the area's abandonment. Nowadays, it is a frontier for the expanding kingdom of Impiltur.[1]
Major Geographic Features
The Dale
The Dale is a large gap between the Forest of Lethyr and the Rawlinswood. This area was created long ago by an arm of the Great Glacier. Dalefolk legends say that a great dragon divided the forest with its breath, while others state that Silvanus and Shaundakul held a contest to decide whether wood or wind would rule this land, when Auril the Frostmaiden intervened to set winter over both. One long road crosses The Dale, connecting Uthmere with the cold road, known as The Great Road or simply The Road (since it is the only major road in the area). The climate is harsh, with furious winter winds. Important sites in the area are The Great Barrow and Val-Murthag.[1]
The Great Barrow
Seventy miles from Uthmere lies the Great Barrow. Stories say that a brutal human tribe inhabited these lands long ago, and their god-born leader was buried here, so the place is haunted by restless spirits.[1]
Val-Murthag
Val-Murthag was the center of the demonic cult that ruled the dark empire of Narfell in its final days. Nowadays, it is the wreckage of the former fortress and is considered haunted by the spirits of Narfell's demonpriests.[1]
Firward Mountains
Firward Mountains are the natural boundaries between Narfell, Rashemen and the Great Dale. The land is currently inhabited by a large bugbear tribe, the Horned Skulls. Besides bugbears, adventurers may also encounter frost giants, taer clans, and very few shield dwarves living under the peaks. Inside the mountains, demon trolls creep around the extensive Underdark caverns.[1]
Forest of Lethyr
Fortress Narder
Mauberg's Oak
The Mucklestones
Yeshelmaar
Rawlinswood
Dun-Tharos
Clymph Tower
Tower Threespires
Nighthawk Tower
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Baker, Richard, Matt Forbeck, and Sean K. Reynolds. Unapproachable East, p 113-114. Renton, WA.: Wizards of the Coast, 2003
Official material
Specific prestige classes
- Nentyar Hunter (image)
External links
Realmslore
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