High Dale

High Dale lay on the southwestern edge of the Dalelands at a strategic crossroads between Cormyr and Sembia in a pass of the Thunder Peaks. The Thunder Way passed through High Dale.

History
The most notable event in High Dale's recorded history took place on Flamerule 26, 720 DR.

Perhaps due to its remote location, High Dale has historically never taken part in the majority of the conflicts of the dales. Outside of small skirmishes, it has seldom seen significant battles, even during the occupation of the Zhents.Additionally, despite its central location between the two nations, High Dale has markedly never been a site of conflict between Cormyr and Sembia.

Conversely the dale was home to a small battle of note during the Time of Troubles. Shortly after the Zhents began occupation oh High Dale, they were fought off Elminster and a group known as the Rangers Three before any real harm could come to the region.

Mountains

 * Wyvrenfang: This summit at the apex the Thunder Peaks served as roost to a number of Wyverns who would ambush travelers along the Thunder Way.

Valleys

 * Copper Gulp: This small valley was full of small pockets rich in copper.


 * The Dancing Place: Another hidden valley within the dale; it was preserved as a sacred site to both the Harpers as well as a number of nature-related deities.


 * Hidden Vale: Tucked away, and obscured by distracting alpine wildflowers and winter fog, the walls of this valley were home to a distinct population of reclusive gnomes.

Fortifications

 * Arrowpoint:


 * High Castle: A castle that protected the surrounding town of the same name, and commanded a great view over the Thunder Way and the rest of High Dale.

Roads

 * Thunder Way: This wagon trail through the Thunder Peaks led out of Thunderstone in Cormyr, passed through High Dale, and wound down to the small Sembian city of Saerb.

Settlements

 * Highcastle: The largest settlement in High Dale was the village nestled in, and protected by, the castle after which it was named.