Ma'atar

Ma'atar was an artificially created, Zhentarim oasis located in the Anauroch desert.

Description
Ma'atar housed a number of stone structures that served as fortified barracks, beneath which were tunnels that stored an arsenal of supplies, weapons, and magical armaments.

It was said to be a bountiful oasis that was rich with vegetation including nut-producing tree, and its underground tunnels harbored a small mushroom farm containing fine frill-collars that were used for Zhent alchemy.

Geography
The isolated outpost was located on the western stretch of the Sword, west of the Wall of Fallen Djinn mountains, possibly along the Black Road.

Defenses
It was protected by a stone wall that was manned by Zhentilar soldiers.

Inhabitants
As of the mid–14 century DR, the settlement had a meager contingent of sixteen Zhentilar troops, served by three of priests and led by a sole Zhentarim wizard.

The Zhentarim collected a large reserve of weapons and skeletons in the garrison of Ma'atar, the latter of which were animated into a small horde of undead to serve under their command.