Shadowdale

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

History
Once, that area was reigned by the Dark Elves,but in the early 900s DR growing men's population came to a conflict with them. The Drows were forced to go down to the Underdark. The Men estabilished there the Shadowdale and the major stronghold of the Drows, the Twisted Tower, became its center. A water-wizard, Ashaba, was choosen for the first Lord and then he ruled for 40 years. Before he died, he had pointed his successor and passed to him the Ashaba's Necklace, which since that time has been the lordship's symbol. About 1270 DR, the Necklace was passed to Joadath. He was an atheist and forced to his serves his convictions. During his rules in the Dale were many religious persecutions, of which the most horrible was the Tyr's confessors' massacre near the Watcher's Mound. At last Joadath was killed by a beast from another sphere called by unknown person.

Geographical locations

 * Druid's Grove
 * Elf Leap
 * Fox ridge
 * Hangman's Knoll
 * Harpers' Hill
 * Krag Pool
 * Shadow Ridge
 * Mistledale Mount
 * The Old Skull Tor
 * Toad Knoll
 * Watcher's Knoll

Locations in the village of Shadowdale

 * Elminster's Tower
 * The Old Skull Inn
 * The Twisted Tower

Temples and shrines

 * Morningdawn Hall
 * The House of Plenty
 * The House of the Lady

Defense
Elminster is usually responsible for the defense of Shadowdale, but when he is away on trips, he leaves this task with Storm Silverhand.