The Duskwood

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At a Glance

The Duskwood is a forest on the Lake of Steam.


Sources

Primary Sources
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Other Resources

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Var

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At a Glance

Var is a nation on the Golden Water, economically affiliated with Durpar. Commonly called Var the Golden. Durpar, Var, and Estagund are collectively known as the Shining Lands.


Overview

Settlements
Neighboring Realms & Features

Politics

The year, in the Xaeyruudh campaign, is 3500 MC (1365 DR).

Who Rules

Sublime Potentate Anwir Dupretiskava rules Var.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Shining South [17929] pages 109-123
Maps

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Estagund

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At a Glance

Estagund is a nation west of the Golden Water; part of the region known as the Shining Lands.

Communities

Other Landmarks

Neighboring Nations and Features

Sources

Maps

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Durpar

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At a Glance

Durpar is a nation on the Golden Water; part of the region known as the Shining Lands.


Visiting

Communities
Other Landmarks
Neighboring Nations and Features

Sources

Primary Sources
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources
  • Search for Durpar on the FR Wiki

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The Tombs of the Dead Kings

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At a Glance

A number of tombs, located in the Hills of the Dead Kings, containing the remains of the Arkaiun lords of old Dambrath.

Source

  • Shining South [17929] page 78

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Thruldar

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At a Glance

A ruined city, once the westernmost reach of Estagund. Thruldar was destroyed by an evil druid and a host of dark trees. The druid was slain by halflings, but rose as a ghost. The ghost and the dark trees were then contained within the ruins of Thruldar. The ghostwise halflings guard the ruin to this day.


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Starspires

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At a Glance

A ruined keep, once inhabited by Hansandrar Ilmeth, a Halruaan archmage. The ruin overlooks Talath Pass in northwestern Halruaa.

Source

  • Shining South [17929] page 78

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The Shaareach Ruins

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At a Glance

A ruined city, located in Channath Vale, where the River Shaar and the River Channath join and become the River Talar. The original name of the city is unknown, but it seems it was inhabited by skilled craftsfolk. The ruins are gradually disappearing under the forest undergrowth, and being carried away by the river.

Source

  • Shining South [17929] page 78

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Quarlin’s Tomb

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At a Glance

The tomb of Quarlin, a Halruaan wizard. The tomb is thought to be located near Dapplegate, but nobody has confirmed it.

Source

  • Shining South [17929] page 78

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Peleveran

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At a Glance

A ruined city, built into the Landrise near the River Shaar. The city was destroyed in 1018 DR by a battle between two factions of the Cult of the Dragon.

Source

  • Shining South [17929] page 78

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