Bhaerlith was the name of a secret, manufactured oasis located in the Anauroch desert.[1][2]
Description[]
The oasis was rich with a variety of fruiting trees including palms. Within the camp was a single underground stone structure used by the Zhentilar soldiers.[1]
Geography[]
Bhaerlith was located in the northern region of the Sword, just north of Elah'zad in the Hills of Scent.[3]
Defenses[]
Like other Zhent oases, Bhaerlith was protected by a ring of spring-sword traps that would harm any would bring great harm to any would-be trespassers or wandering wildlife. The remains of local Bedine tribespeople that did make it into the camp were displayed on wooden posts outside the perimeter as a warning.[1]
History[]
During the mid-14th century DR it served as an outpost for the Zhentilar army. It was used as a major way point for Zhent caravans crossing the desert to trade goods to and from Zhentil Keep.[2]
Rumors & Legends[]
Rumors stated that the oasis was haunted by a single guardian daemon.[1]
Inhabitants[]
The camp supported its contingent of Zhentilar soldiers, who were in turn given support by a cadre of Zhentarim spellcasters.[2]
Appendix[]
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Ed Greenwood (November 1991). Anauroch. Edited by Karen S. Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.), pp. 47–48. ISBN 1-56076-126-1.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 Kevin Melka, John Terra (March 1995). “Campaign Book”. In Julia Martin ed. Ruins of Zhentil Keep (TSR, Inc.), p. 42. ISBN 0-7869-0109-8.
- ↑ Map included in Ed Greenwood (November 1991). Anauroch. Edited by Karen S. Boomgarden. (TSR, Inc.). ISBN 1-56076-126-1.