Dalelands

The Dalelands is a region neighbored by the kingdom of Cormyr to the southwest, the nation of Sembia to the southeast, the forest of Cormanthor to the northeast and the Anauroch desert (over the Desertsmouth Mountains to the west. It is somewhat influenced by rural England, and most famous for being the home of the wizard Elminster.

Some say Dalelanders originally came from the Great Dale. Each Dale (of which there are currently eleven) is an independent territory with its own unique government, military, industry and culture.

Archendale
Archendale is the strongest military power in the Dalelands.

Battledale
Battledale has through history been the scene of most of the big battles in the Dalelands, hence the name.

Daggerdale
For a long time, Daggerdale has been occupied by or at war with Zhentarim agents of Zhentil Keep. Its original name some centuries ago was Merrydale and it was famed for the hospitality of its inhabitants. After an outbreak of vampire the town lost its friendliness and the residents took to being ever armed with daggers, hence the change of name.

Deepingdale
Deepingdale is known for its friendly and welcoming atmosphere. It is named after the Deeping Princess, an elf-maiden who married a human and led many humans and half-elves to settle here, far from prejudices of gold elves.

Featherdale
As one of the smallest dales, Featherdale has never been involved in the big struggles of some of the other dales, as such it is a peaceful place.

Harrowdale
The oldest of the current dales. Formerly known as Velardale.

High Dale
The High Dale lies at a strategic pass over the Thunder Peaks.

Mistledale
With fertile lands and protected from dangers by surrounding dales, Mistledale is a pleasant place to live.

Moondale
This dale no longer exists. Its people joined Sembia as the city of Ordulin.

Scardale
Named after a canyon, presumably a result of the battle between elven god Corellon Larethian and orc god Gruumsh.

Sessrendale
This dale was destroyed by army of Archendale. Its land was salted to prevent resettlement.

Shadowdale
Shadowdale is the most famous of the Dales, and is known as the home of the archmage Elminster. Through its history, Shadowdale has battled both Zhentarim and drow invasions. What Shadowdale lacks in numbers, it makes up by the strength of its inhabitants, including some retired adventurers.

Tarkhaldale
Also known as the Lost Vale, Tarkhaldale is home of the Saurials.

Tasseldale
Tasseldale lies close to, and is heavily influenced by, Sembia.

Teshendale
The northernmost of all the dales, Teshendale lies near the Moonsea.

Regional feats

 * Luck of Heroes

Official Material

 * Volo's Guide to the Dalelands (zip)
 * Dalelands Sneak Peak

Deepingdale

 * The Leaves of Learning

Scardale

 * Scardale Sneek Peek

Shadowdale

 * Bane's Eye
 * Mourngrym Amcathra, "Lord of Shadowdale"

Tarkhaldale

 * Lords of the Lost Vale
 * Saurials: More Lizardkin

Portals

 * The Portal of Plenty in Archendale
 * Sword's Creek in Mistledale

Personalities

 * Vishara "The Arm of Mielikki"
 * Nashyim of the Desolated Wood
 * Yarno in Harrowdale

Novels and Modules

 * Shadowdale

Fanmade content

 * The Dalelands, an attempt build a PW in the computer game series of Neverwinter Nights, based on the Dalelands.
 * Shadowdale MUD, originally a Diku MUD, now moved to being more D&D compliant based around the Forgotten Realms mythos.