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Dungeon level

 * Downshadow

Arcane Chambers
(Storeroom level)

Sargauth level

 * Skullport
 * The Shaft

Twisted Caverns
(Farm level)


 * The Wyllowwood
 * The Lost Level
 * Trobriand's Graveyard
 * The Slitherswamp
 * Muiral's Gauntlet
 * Troglodyte Warrens
 * The Obstacle Course
 * Maddgoth's Level
 * The Crystal Labyrinth
 * Arcturiadoom
 * Vanrakdoom

The Caverns of Ooze

 * The Runestone Level

The Terminus Level

 * Shadowdusk Hold

History
The vast underground dungeon that eventually became Undermountain was originally a stronghold and mine built by dwarves. When a shield dwarf named Melair discovered a vein of mithral beneath Mount Waterdeep in -1288 DR, he sent out a call to his kindred. Those who answered became Clan Melairkyn, and Melair became their king. Together they began construction on the Underhalls of Melairbode.

Around -750 DR, a group of Netherese wizards known as the Sargauth Enclave took up residence in an unexcavated section on the third level of the Underhalls. When Netheril fell several centuries later, the Enclave was mostly destroyed in the process. The few twisted survivors of the Enclave's destruction turned into powerful undead, becoming known as the Skulls of Skullport.

Beginning in -677 DR, the Underhalls of Melairbode were subjected to numerous incursions by drow from the city of Karsoluthiyl. After centuries of bitter fighting that saw the Melairkyn retreat ever deeper into the Underhalls, the dwarven clan was finally defeated by the drow in 211 DR. The dark elves named their conquest Kyorlamshin, and laid claim to most of the Underhalls.


 * 168 DR: Halaster arrives with apprentices in tow.
 * 309 DR: Halaster's conquest is complete.
 * 307 DR: Apprentices break ties with Halaster and attempt to forge their own demesnes.
 * 713 DR: Halaster begins filling Undermountain with monsters and treasure.
 * 889 DR: Waterdeep is established.
 * 1037 DR: The monsters of Undermountain invade Waterdeep. They are repelled, and Halaster strikes a deal with the Waterdhavians.
 * 1148 DR: Skullport is established by Shradin, with Halaster's blessing
 * 1306 DR: The Yawning Portal is established.
 * 1375 DR: Halaster dies, Undermountain threatened by collapse.
 * 1479 DR: Dungeon level mostly cleared of monsters, settlement named Downshadow has sprung up in the dungeon level's southern cave.

Rumors & Legends
Undermountain was widely reputed to contain a wealth of riches, ready to be plundered by capable adventurers.

Narrowing down Realms years
The Ruins of Undermountain:
 * Tamsil Dryndilstann is 16
 * Mhaere Dryndilstann is 30
 * "Except for Laeral, all of the above characters are more heavily detailed in the FR7/Hall of Heroes sourcebook. Those using that sourcebook will find that many of the people discussed have risen in experience and power."
 * Implying time has passed since Hall of Heroes, which is set in 1358 DR.
 * Durnan is described as a level 18 fighter.
 * Ed thinks it's set in 1362 DR