Tasseldale

Tasseldale, one of lands' trading dales of the Dalelands, was a land that had always been heavily influenced by the nation of Sembia. The dale was comprised of twelve towns, or tassels, that accommodated about half of their population and served as the center of their society.

They were one of the southern-most located dales, and conveyed a large amount of the regions traffic along the East Way and Rauthauvyr's Road, which together connected Cormyr to Hillsfar via Ordulin.

Culture
The Tassadran were by and large, craftspeople and traders, contented with orderly lives and of a cool-headed demeanor. The craftsmen of the dale included gold, silver, pewter and tinsmiths, book-binders, wood-workers. illustrators, toy-makers and scores more. The minority of their populace that were unhappy with the crafting lifestyle typically moved on to other dales or work as loggers in the Arch Wood forest.

Government
Tasseldale was ruled by the Grand Mairshar, who also acted as commander the dale's defenders the Mairshar.

History
After Moondale was founded in 700 DR, the forests of region receded and more dalesfolk settled in the area that would become Tasseldale around 980 DR. Following the murder of some Tassadran hunters within the Arch Wood in 1368, the rivalry between the loggers of Tasseldale and Archendale turned violent with the development of the game known as Woodsmen's War. This game was little more than outright violent fisticuffs between the hunters, soldiers and rowdy youth of the two dales.

In the 15th century DR the dale was controlled by Sembia.

Geographical features
Unlike the rest of the dales, Tasseldale was a vast, flat open space ideally suited for farmlands.


 * Dun Hills: These mounds seperated the dale from Battledale to the north and Deepingdale to the west. It was populated by teams of wild ponies.


 * Glaun Bog: A dark marshland that was rich in iron and home to many dangers including quicksand, carnivorous plants and will-o'-wisps.

Notable locations

 * Abbey of the Just Hammer: This monastery of Tyr located in the Dun Hills emphasized the justice aspect of the deity's portfolio. They provided legal education for travelers who braved a journey to their abbey.
 * Archtassel:
 * Arrowmark:
 * Glaun:
 * Halfcrag:
 * Moontassel:
 * Tasselheart:
 * Tegal's Mark: The citizens of Tasseldale's capital were particularly proud of their crafts, to the point where the town drew its name from the famous sword smith Tegal.