The Sea of Swords

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At a Glance

The Sea of Swords is the eastern reach of the Trackless Sea, breaking against Faerûn from Waterdeep to the Tethyr Peninsula.

The Moonshae Isles and the Nelanther form a sort of imaginary western boundary of the Sea. Enclosed within are Mintarn, Orlumbor, and assorted smaller islands.


Sources

  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 74
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources

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Dragonspear Castle

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At a Glance

Dragonspear Castle is a ruined fortification on the Trade Way, on the southwest edge of the High Moor, between Daggerford and Soubar. The Misty Forest and Trollbark Forest are about 50 miles to the north and west respectively.

The castle brings more peril than protection. It seems every few winters it’s seized by humanoids or fiends, until adventurers clear them out, until it’s seized again a few years later. Rumors hint that a portal to the Lower Planes sits in one of the cellars, disgorging a steady stream of foes. There’s also reason to believe that there are tunnels leading up to those cellars from the Underdark.


Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 294
  • Hordes of Dragonspear [FRQ2/9369]
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 91
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 39
Maps

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Trade Way

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At a Glance

According to common thought, the Trade Road is the trade road of the Sword Coast, from Waterdeep in the north to Calimport in the south. Not to be confused with the Trader’s Road which begins at Iriaebor and goes east toward Westgate.

In fact, the Trade Way runs from Daggerford to Scornubel.

Trade along the Sword Coast is achieved by a system of roads and trails; the Trade Way is just one of these. Various cart paths and foot trails link points on the Trade Way (Dragonspear Castle, Boareskyr Bridge, and Triel) with Baldur’s Gate, from whence the Coast Way leads south into Amn before becoming widely known as the Trade Way again and eventually ending up in Calimport. North of Daggerford, the “Trade Way” is the High Road, which runs through Waterdeep, after which the High Road continues along the coast to Luskan and the Long Road splits off to the east and goes to Mirabar.


Civilization

Settlements

The Trade Way passes through a number of communities.

Other Landmarks
Neighboring Nations and Features

Sources

Maps
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover
  • Forgotten Realms [1031] (1e campaign setting)

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The Way Inn

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At a Glance

An independent settlement of the Sword Coast North, located on the Trade Way, south of Daggerford, between the Misty Forest and the Trollbark Forest.

The Friendly Arm is a similar establishment to the south.

Notable Citizens

Sources

  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 103
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 87

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The Misty Forest

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At a Glance

The Misty Forest is a constantly foggy evergreen forest on the western boundary of the High Moor, south of the DelimbiyrWood elves and hybsils, and druids and rangers of friendly races, dwell here and menace the orcs who sometimes seek to ambush travelers on the Trade Way.

Residents

Eldreth Veluuthra is active here.

A Visual

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Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 224
  • Elminster’s Ecologies Appendix II: High Moor & Serpent Hills [9490] page 5
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 97
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map

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Lizard Marsh

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At a Glance

A marsh at the mouth of the Delimbiyr, south of Waterdeep.  The lizardfolk here are at least as organized, territorial, and foul-tempered as anywhere else on Faerûn.  Dinosaurs and black dragons have been spotted in the marsh as well.

Not to be confused with the Mere of Dead Men, which is north of Waterdeep.

Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 224
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 96
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map

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Unicorn Run

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At a Glance

The Unicorn Run descends from the Star Mounts, flows out of the High Forest, and joins the Delimbiyr at Secomber.  The river is known for its waterfalls, its fey communities, and of course unicorns.

The Stronghold of the Nine can be found here.


Sources

Primary Sources
  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 166
  • Waterdeep and the North [FR1/9213] page 10
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map
Passing Mention
Maps
Other Resources

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Secomber

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At a Glance

Secomber is a settlement on the north bank of the Delimbiyr where it’s met by the Unicorn Run.

Notable Citizens

Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 228
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map

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Laughing Hollow

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At a Glance

The Laughing Hollow is a canyon through which the Delimbiyr runs.  Once a dwarven quarry, it’s now overgrown with thick vegetation and guarded by pixies, hybsils, and wild elves.

Sources

  • Forgotten Realms Campaign Setting [11836] page 228
  • A Grand Tour of the Realms [1085a] page 96
  • Under Illefarn [N5/9212] inside cover map
  • Cyclopedia of the Realms [1031a] page 56

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Illefarn

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At a Glance

An elven realm, now fallen kingdom, in the low mountains east of what is now Daggerford.

Sources

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