Shadovar

The Shadovar were the inhabitants of Thultanthar, the Shade enclave. During the course of the people's 1700 year exile from Toril, they battled the Malaugrym and other shadowy horrors of the realm, becoming more attuned to the Plane of Shadow with each generation and later Shadowfell for a short time, and were thus known as Shadovar.

The Shadovar are Shades, and their bodies have been infused with the energy of Shadowfell. The leaders of the cities of Netheril, Shadovar dress in the style of clothing worn in old Netheril. Nearly all Shadovar are fervent worshippers of Shar, owing loyalty to their belief that she protected them.

History
When Telamont Tanthul moved Thultanthar to the Plane of Shadow, their mythal was infused with the power of the Shadow Weave and given protection by Shar. After centuries in the Plane of Shadow and later Shadowfell, the ruling class of the City of Shade became twisted, dark, humanoid creatures referred to as Shades. As such, it is incorrect to refer to all Netherese or Shades as Shadovar, as the organization truly only includes all the ruling class of Thultanthar. Despite this, most folk refer to all Netherese as Shadovar nonetheless.

When Thultanthar returned, people looked at the Shadovar as benevolent until their allegiance to Shar was discovered. As a result, the Shadovar discovered the Harpers and the nation of Cormyr opposing them.